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When Samantha Markle heard the news in October 2016 that her half-sister Meghan was the mystery woman who had been secretly dating a British prince she did not have a typical reaction.

Instead of being happy and celebrating that her sibling had caught herself a catch and that she could soon become a wildly wealthy duchess, Samantha was sour.

And her feelings seemed to burst out when, just two days after the relationship news broke, she appeared on the front page of The Sun with the glaring headline: ‘Don’t fall for my little sis, Harry, she’d be the next PRINCESS PUSHY.’

It was just the beginning of what would be an onslaught of bad press for the future duchess from her now estranged sister.

Samantha became prolific in the news and would do interviews for programmes such as Good Morning Britain to criticise her younger sister, labelling her ‘shallow’ and a ‘social climber’.

Tensions reached an all-time-high after she decided to take Meghan to court after she alleged she had been defamed by her in her tell-all interview with Oprah in 2021.

She challenged Meghan’s claims that she ‘grew up as an only child’ and didn’t have much of a relationship with her sibling – saying it hurt the sales of her self-published book, The Diary Of Princess Pushy’s Sister Part 1.

Samantha also claims she was ‘forced to move residences, retract from public outings’ and ‘faced realistic death threats’ as a result of the royal’s Netflix documentary, according to a court filing.

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Meghan Markle, now 43, and her half-sister Samantha Markle, now 60, pictured together at Samantha’s graduation in 2008

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Samantha is the first of two children from Thomas Markle’s first marriage, before he married Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland

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She was seeking $75,000 in damages for the alleged defamation but lost the case. However, she has refused to give up the long-running feud, and her lawyer appealed the ruling in April.

But Meghan is not the only close family member Samantha has a difficult relationship with.

Both of her daughters, Ashleigh Hale, 39, and Noel Rasmussen, 25, have previously spoken to the press claiming they have no contact with their mother.

Her third child, a son called Christopher, 38, was raised alongside Ashleigh by their paternal grandparents who later adopted them.

Ashleigh featured in Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary to say she doesn’t speak to Samantha after being raised by her grandparents from the age of six.

Meanwhile Noel spoke out against Samantha’s constant sniping against Meghan in the lead-up to the Royal wedding in 2018.

She said she was ’embarrassed’ by the way her mother and other relatives had treated Meghan since the news of the engagement broke.

The fraught family relationships mean Samantha, who turns 60 today, will be spending her birthday in isolation.

Samantha was 17 when her father Thomas, and her new stepmother, Doria Ragland, brought another member of the Markle clan into the world – Meghan.

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Samantha has claimed Meghan defamed her in her 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview (pictured) and her 2022 Netflix series

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Meghan is estranged from the majority of her father Thomas’s side of the family, including her dad (in blue) and her other uncle Fred (checked shirt)

It was 1981 and, although Samantha and her brother Thomas Jr came from their father’s previous marriage which ended in divorce in the early 1970s, the blended family were all now living under the same roof in Santa Monica.

But what followed was not domestic bliss. It has been claimed that Thomas Markle was so besotted with gorgeous Meghan that his other daughter quickly became an afterthought.

The arrival of Meghan caused the awkward teenager to feel even more displaced and unattractive, describing her own appearance as like a ‘pear on stilts’, according to royal expert Tina Brown.

And despite Meghan’s parents breaking up when she was two, Samantha continued to see her half-sister over the years.

The resentment only grew when Thomas sent Meghan to a series of elite private schools – allowing her to be the first Markle to get into college.

To make matters worse, after the failure of her own attempt at acting, Samantha was then forced to watch as Meghan’s career took off, while she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008 and ended up in a wheelchair.

Brown, author of the bestselling royal book The Palace Papers, who had lunch with Princess Diana two months before her death in 1997, wrote that the jealousy inside Samantha had ‘curdled’.

And it seems time has not healed the wound, as despite Samantha saying she last saw Meghan in 2008 when the now Duchess of Sussex flew to see her graduate at the age of 44, Samantha remains bitter.

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Samantha Markle (pictured in 2017) sued for damages in excess of $75,000 for defamation – and is appealing a court decision that dismissed the claim

Meghan Markle feels ‘sick to her stomach’ about her half-sister Samantha’s upcoming bombshell memoir, sources have claimed.

Samantha, 56, is set to release the book titled ‘The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister Part 1’ in the US next month, after announcing she was writing the memoir in 2016.

According to Barnes & Noble, which is set for release on February 1, the Duchess’ sister promises the 330-page tome will expose ‘hidden truths about her family, as a royal fairy tale plummets from the tea towels’.

Insiders told In Touch the Duchess of Sussex, 39, who is currently living in her $14 million Santa Barbara mansion with Prince Harry, 36, and one-year-old Archie, is upset about the book but ‘won’t act bothered in public.’

The Duchess of Sussex, 39,  feels ‘sick to her stomach’ about her half-sister Samantha’s upcoming bombshell memoir, sources have claimed

Meghan Markle’s half-sister Samantha (pictured) is set to finally release a tell-all memoir after years of touting her dysfunctional relationship with the Duchess of Sussex

The book has been published by Barnes & Noble, with the description stating: ‘Things are not always as they seem, in a world where social labels define who we are, how we live, and how we view each other.

‘Samantha Markle finds herself caught in between the cross hairs of media mayhem, when she reveals hidden truths about her family.’

It also hints that ‘things are not always as they seem’ and sometimes the ‘truth is stranger than fiction’.

Meghan is thought to have last seen her sister, who lives in Florida, in 2008 – yet Samantha has previously been highly critical in interviews about Meghan’s character.

Meghan is thought to have last seen her sister, who lives in Florida, in 2008 – yet Samantha has previously been highly critical in interviews about Meghan’s character

She has previously branded her a ‘shallow social climber’, blamed Meghan for freezing out their father and other members of the family, called her ‘inhumane’ and ‘the Duchess of Nonsense’.

In February last year it was reported that Meghan burst into tears after discovering her estranged half-sister Samantha was planning to write a book about her.

The Duchess of Sussex felt she was being ‘taken advantage of’ by her sister, according to a close friends.

Samantha first revealed her literary ambitions in April 2016 when Meghan’s romance with Prince Harry became public.

Samantha first revealed her literary ambitions in April 2016 when Meghan’s romance with Prince Harry first became public. Pictured, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement photoshoot in 2017

She announced last year she would be writing a second book which, like the first, which will be called, ‘In the Shadows of the Duchess’.

In August last year, it was revealed Meghan was ‘furious’ with members of her family after ‘absurd claims’ were made against her as her relationship with Prince Harry heated up.

Bombshell biography Finding Freedom, by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, claimed Meghan and her ‘estranged’ sibling had not seen each other in more than a decade, and had only bumped into each other twice since they were children.

VICTORIA Beckham ‘doesn’t have time’ to think about her fallout with Meghan Markle, says royal pro.

Not only this, but according to Ingrid Seward, royal expert and author, there’s a key reason Posh, 50 and Becks, 49, have distanced themselves from Prince Harry, 40 and Meghan Markle, 43.

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Victoria Beckham ‘doesn’t have time’ to think about her fallout with Meghan Markle, claims royal proCredit: AFP

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Ingrid Seward shared her thoughts on the chance of a reconciliation between the two womenCredit: Getty

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According to Ingrid, Meghan is a ‘riches to rags’ storyCredit: Rex Features

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Ingrid explained why the Beckhams have distanced themselves from the SussexesCredit: Getty
The Duchess of Sussex is set to star in her very own cooking show, on the back of her launching her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which has reportedly finished filming but doesn’t yet have a release date.

It’s her second project with Netflix after her 2022 reality docuseries, Harry & Meghan, which gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at their life.

But whilst the release date of Meghan’s upcoming Netflix cooking show hasn’t been revealed, we recently saw the announcement of her ex-best friend Victoria Beckham’s new Netflix documentary.

The House of VB will hit screens next year – and will provide a compelling insight into one of the most recognised women in the world and her journey to build a fashion empire.

Through access to Victoria herself, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her business, never-before-seen archive detailing her fashion journey, her family and those closest to her, the series will tell the story of Victoria’s reinvention as a Creative Director of her own brand.

But after Meghan and Victoria’s ‘bitter rift’, according to Ingrid Seward, the chances of a reconciliation between the pair is looking slim.

The editor of ‘Majesty’ magazine tells Fabulous: “I only think they would reconcile if they come across each other, and I’m not sure that they really do.

“I can’t think that their paths would particularly cross again.”

Ingrid recognises the key reason why Victoria and David have distanced themselves from the Sussexes.

She adds: “I think the Beckhams have distanced themselves from Meghan and Harry, but for the obvious reasons that we all know, you know Meghan and Harry are in the descendant, not the ascendant.
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“[Posh] is actually too busy. She’s got a business. She’s got a very successful husband. She’s got houses all over the place. She’s got children.

“I don’t think she probably has any time to think about it really.”

How confident Meghan Markle hit the spotlight aged 12

MEGHAN Markle proved herself as a feminist long before hitting the spotlight – pushing for change at just 12.

Footage of the US actress as a school student has surfaced, with the young woman having written letters demanding for a cleaning ad to change their sexist ad’s phrasing from “women” to “people”.

Meghan had taken issue with Ivory’s ad for dishwasher soap, that claimed “women all over America are fighting greasy pots and pans”.

Taking up a pen and paper, the determined student wrote to the company, asking for them to make a change – and they did.

Nickelodeon footage of Meghan explaining just why she had decided to speak out has since resurfaced, with the fresh-faced student already well-spoken and thoughtful.

Speaking to the camera, she explained: “I said – wait a minute, how could someone say that?”

She said that she realised a number of commercials would hurt people’s feelings, and was determined to make a change.

In the 1993 interview, she said: “I don’t think it is right for kids to grow up thinking that mom does everything.

“If you see something that you don’t like or offended by on television or any other place, write letters and send them to the right people and you can really make a difference, not just for yourself but for lots of other people.”

According to Ingrid, the mum-of-two, who is based in California with Prince Harry, 40, and their two children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, in a sprawling £12 million, nine-bedroom mansion in Montecito, has a slightly different story to that of the Beckham’s.

She continues: “If Victoria Beckham’s is a success, which I’m sure it will be, I think it’s got more chances of boosting Meghan’s.

Meghan and Harry are in the descendant, not the ascendant

Ingrid Seward

“The Beckhams are so popular and they haven’t really upset anyone in the way that Meghan has, so they’re starting with a clean slate.

“They are so incredibly successful, and it’s all through their own hard work. And people love that it’s a rags to riches story, whereas Meghan’s is a riches to rags story.”

Prince Harry’s ‘snub’ of David Beckham in Australia

AFTER flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at Prince Harry’s request, David Beckham was puzzled why the prince had not met him.

But the prince had had no plans to see the former England football captain, nor even of being pictured with him, claimed Tom Bower.

It was October 2018, and Harry was hosting the Invictus Games.

Since David had played a prominent role bringing the 2012 Olympics to Britain and an important part in the 2010 unsuccessful bid for the football World Cup, it seemed natural for Prince Harry to ask David to join him at the celebrated competition for injured servicemen.

As a man who loved the royals, David would never refuse such an important request.

But having flown half-way around the world, he was perplexed why officials after he arrived at the sporting venue were playing a dance to keep him happy, but away from Harry.

She wanted no competition in the media from David, and especially not from his wife, Victoria.

The reason for the distance was Meghan, the newly married Duchess of Sussex.

The Beckhams and the Sussexes enjoyed a close friendship, but cracks have formed in the last few years.

The Duke of Sussex allegedly called David, 49, to accuse him and his wife Victoria, 50, of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’

David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.

Meghan’s is a riches to rags story

Ingrid Seward

Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship in spring 2022 when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – and not Harry and Meghan.

At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests.

“It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.

“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”

Everything we know about Meghan Markle’s new business, American Riviera Orchard

MEGHAN Markle has launched a new Instagram brand called American Riviera Orchard.

Industry insiders said the site will focus on home, food, garden and lifestyle goods.

A source told the Mail: “It’s a lifestyle and cooking brand called American Riviera Orchard.

“The brand is meant to coincide with the launch of a new cookery show for Netflix.

“Meghan will be making, and selling, products such as jams. And at some point there will be a book and blog etc.”

Meghan’s non-fiction show, which according to Deadline will feature Meghan celebrating “the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship”, seems to complement the Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.

A title for the show or the format has not been revealed yet, but a source told US Weekly that the series “is going to be a take on her and the joy of living. [There will be] little things she’s learned in terms of being a modern-day hostess.”

In July, a Hollywood source told the Daily Beast that production had wrapped and said: “It all went well and it is in the can.”

When it comes to the potential public response to the show, according to Ingrid, Meghan hopes that it will have the same reception as Posh and Becks’ ‘Beckham’ show had.

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A title for Meghan’s show or the format has not been revealed yetCredit: The Mega Agency

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The royal pro stressed that she “can’t think that their paths would particularly cross again”

He may have been without his wife, Queen Camilla, but King Charles seemed delighted to see the stars at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance.

Looking smart in a crisp dinner jacket, the monarch laughed as he entered the Royal Albert Hall – and was met by Sir Elton John.

The red carpet was stolen by television presenter Amanda Holden, who was channelling her inner Little Mermaid – not to mention a set of killer abs.

She sported in a sea-foam coloured cropped, sequin-studded top with boxy shoulder pads and a skirt with a tulle train that bore a startling resemblance to Ariel’s tail.

Holden was there with her show co-host, Alan Carr, whose midnight blue dinner jacket and waistcoat was given added sparkle by a lizard brooch.

They weren’t there to greet the sovereign as they were preparing to go on stage, but beamed as they met him afterwards.

However stars including a delighted Sir Elton John were. The King could be seen grinning as they enjoyed a joke before the show at the start of the light-hearted evening.

The monarch also accepted a posy meant for his wife from Iris King-Taylor, eight, and Louie Cooper, ten, which included flowers picked from the gardens of Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity care home in Twickenham, south west London, which mirrored blooms carried by the Queen on her wedding day.

King Charles III arrives at the Royal Albert Hall ahead of the Royal Variety Performance 2024, at the Royal Albert Hall

The King left the royal Rolls Royce as he waved to the crowds at the entrance of the historic venue

King Charles meets Elton John as he arrives for the Royal Variety Performance

Elton John and David Furnish laugh as they meet with the monarch, after they greeted him to the show

The monarch also accepted a posy meant for his wife from Iris King-Taylor, eight, and Louie Cooper, ten

The posy included flowers picked from the gardens of Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity care home in Twickenham, south west London , which mirrored blooms carried by the Queen on her wedding day

King Charles breaks into a smile as he meet magical act Penn Jillette and Teller

King Charles meets with Lorraine Kelly, who made an appearance with her Change and Check Choir

A performer beams as she talks with King Charles after the Royal Variety show

King Charles gushes as he meets with on-screen partners Amanda Holden and Alan Carr – who hosted the night

Amanda Holden, 53, stole the show in a glitzy green co-ord as she led the red carpet arrivals at the 2024 Royal Variety Performance on Friday

Camilla, who had been due to attend, was forced to pull out at the last minute after continuing to suffer from some ‘lingering post-viral symptoms’ from a nasty chest infection.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: ‘Following a recent chest infection, The Queen continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms, as a result of which doctors have advised that, after a busy week of engagements, Her Majesty should prioritise sufficient rest.

‘With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance. His Majesty will attend as planned.’

It is understood that while she is very much ‘on the road to recovery’, these things can take time to fully clear.

Sir Elton and his husband, David Furnish, presented a musical number from their new show, The Devil Wears Prada l, with star Vanessa Williams and its cast.

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly also make made an appearance with her Change and Check Choir led by Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow.

They performed ‘Love Is All Around’, which is being re-released to raise awareness of breast cancer early detection.

The choir is made up of women from across the UK who detected their breast cancer through Kelly’s campaign.

The King was clearly amused during a sketch from political satirist Matt Forde.

The comedian, who is known for his impressions, joked about unfounded claims made by Donald Trump during the recent presidential campaign that illegals immigrants from Haiti were eating locals’ pets in the small Ohio city of Springfield.

King Charles shakes hands with Nemo – this year’s Eurovision winner, from Switzerland

Comedian and Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor battles to hide her amazement as she meets King Charles

King Charles meets with the Royal Variety Show’s performers after the show

Britain’s King Charles speaks with Charlene White after the show as he greets the guests

The camera spanned to the monarch, who laughed enthusiastically.

Later, the King could be seen greeting an array of guests, from extravagantly-dressed Eurovision winner Nemo to Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor – who sported an open-mouthed look of amazement as she found herself face-to-face with the monarch.

The comedian had earlier posted on social media about her excitement at being part of the Royal Variety event, for which her parents were in the crowd. They included a sweet good luck card from her young children.

Steven Mulhern clutched a hand to his chest as he talked to Charles, while he cracked a magical smile as he chatted with illusionists Penn Jillette and Teller.

Given the length and lateness of tonight’s engagement, the Queen has, sources said, ‘sensibly’ decided to heed medical advice not to ‘overstretch’ herself.

It is understood that she will remain in London until Saturday but then travel to Sandringham for the week as planned.

King Charles shares a joke with TV personality Penny Lancaster, who is married to Rod Stewart

Victoria Derbyshire looks intent as she talks with King Charles at the Royal Albert Hall

King Charles talks with Stephen Mulhern after the Royal Variety performance – as the TV host holds a hand to his chest

Marisha Wallace talks informally with King Charles at the conclusion of the show

Simon Lipkin and Jack Philpott meet King Charles ahead of the Royal Variety Performance

Insiders insisted there was no cause for alarm, describing it as ‘a nasty bug that apparently is going around a bit’.

She is said to be feeling a little under the weather still but, generally speaking. on the mend. A royal source said Her Majesty was ‘naturally disappointed to miss the evening’s entertainments, and sends her sincere apologies to all those involved, but is a great believer that ‘the show must go on’.

‘She hopes to be back to full strength and regular public duties very soon,’ they added.

The Royal Variety Show – a hardy annual of the Buckingham Palace calendar – is the world’s longest running entertainment show, dating back to 1912.

It supports the Royal Variety Charity which helps members of the entertainment industry in the UK who need help and assistance, including those that have fallen on hard times or need mental health support.

This is the first year that His Majesty has attended as patron of the Royal Variety Charity.

Star turns in this year’s show includes a performances from the new productions of Oliver and The Devil Wears Prada , a song by Sydney Christmas – the winner of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent programme whose prize it is to perform live – plus magic duo Penn & Teller.

Holden and her TV husband Carr have teamed up to present the highly anticipated show after winning viewers over in their two documentary series Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job and Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job, with the latter recently renewed for a third season.

The Heart FM breakfast host, 52, and her TV husband Alan Carr, 48, have teamed up this year to present the highly anticipated show

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas exuded elegance in a strapless silver sequin gown ahead of her performance

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 45, looked incredibly chic in a one-shoulder black dress and bejewelled skirt

American singer and actress Vanessa Williams, 61, looked ageless in a one-shoulder navy ruffled dress

Lorraine Kelly wore a graphic white T-shirt with the words Love Is All Around for Lorraine’s campaign

Nikki Wheatley, Marti Pellow, Lorraine and Helen Addis arrived on the red carpet for their life-saving Change + Check campaign, continuing its mission to raise awareness of breast cancer

Singer James Bay looked trendy in a brown satin blouse and black trousers

Comedian and actress Ellie Taylor looked incredible in a sequin caped gold gown, teamed with stylish platform heels

Paul Chuckle stuck up a rock sign as he arrived on the red carpet

Marisha Wallace looked angelic in a full-length sequin gown

Stephen Mulhern looked handsome on the red carpet

Their hilarious dynamic is a hit with fans, who love the TV personalities separately, but even more so as a pair.

Alan said: ‘I am completely thrilled to be asked back to host the Royal Variety Performance so soon, what a compliment and an honour!

‘To be able to host this magical evening with my best friend and TV wife Amanda Holden is the icing on the cake for me.

‘If I have half as much fun as I did three years ago, well we are all in for a real treat.’

Amanda said: ‘It truly is such an honour to be hosting the Royal Variety Performance this year. I’m still pinching myself!

‘This is a dream job and Alan is a true friend, we are already bursting with ideas and excitement, it’s going to be such a fun night!

‘I’ve worked on Britain’s Got Talent for 18 years and have been so proud watching all our winners perform for the Royal Family.

‘This year will be no different, so in the words of Sydnie Christmas, let’s av it!’

Sydnie Christmas was the winner of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent and will be accompanied by Dave Arch and The Royal Variety orchestra for her award-winning performance.

There will also be an exclusive medley from Cameron Mackintosh’s production of the much loved musical Oliver! and a performance from the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical Starlight Express.

This year’s Eurovision winner Nemo, treble Brit Award winner James Bay and disco Queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who will be performing her latest hit and much-loved classic Murder on The Dance Floor, will all be taking to the stage.

America’s world class magicians and comedy duo Penn and Teller are flying in especially for the show, plus, presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern will be wowing the Royals with tricks and illusions.

Cirque Du Soleil will perform a world exclusive from their Vegas show ‘O’, and the English National Ballet will perform ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ from their Christmas production of ‘Nutcracker’.

Ellie Taylor of Ted Lasso fame and political comic Matt Forde will present a humorous round up of the year, joined by writer and comic Scott Bennett and Scottish comedian Larry Dean.

Source: MEGAThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly experiencing ‘dilemmas’ in their marriage.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not been seen in public together in over a month, and this could be because the “Diva Duchess” is “feeling the strain” from all directions.

This led a source to spill, “She has really felt the strain in recent weeks, and with all the speculation surrounding her and Harry and their marriage.”

Source: MEGAThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly adopt a ‘together apart’ approach to public life.

“They haven’t done themselves any favors by doing so many separate events but this is what they have decided to do as it works best for them at the moment as a couple and they both feel they can shine at events that are close to their hearts,” they added.

The insider continued, “But it does upset her that, while Harry was getting praised for all of his appearances, she is getting criticized for what she says, what she wears, etc and it brings back hurtful memories of when she was a royal.”

This taps into long-standing speculation that the Duchess of Sussex was only ever interested in “conquering Hollywood,” and used her marriage to a senior British royal to try and “have Tinseltown in a fury to make her an A-lister,” a Hollywood insider revealed. “It didn’t turn out that way, and backfired on her in ways she likely still regrets.”

“The problem started when she started throwing her weight around within the monarchy, which of course made it to the media and her behavior was reported on accordingly,” they added when referencing Meghan’s claims of bullying and “diva antics” in Kensington Palace.

 

Source: MEGAThe Duchess of Sussex will reportedly ‘extend her tentacles’ when she feels her fiery-haired Duke is growing tired of her.

“She destroyed herself, and Harry ruined his reputation in the process” the source bluntly concluded.

These observations come after it was disclosed the duo bought a home in Portugal.

Another source explained, “It gives them an escape outside of America and means they can safely holiday in Europe in the sunshine. When they’re there, Harry can easily go to England if he feels the need to, and it also gives friends and some members of the family the opportunity to visit them as it’s only a short flight. The invitation for Charles to come and see his grandchildren is there and now it will be up to them whether they take it up.”

Source: MEGAMeghan Markle has been ‘overwhelmingly’ accused of staff bullying.

Despite the fresh locale, trouble in the Sussex union has been circulating after nearly a year of no such reports surfacing.

“She’s just super controlling,” a royal insider shared about the ‘Diva Duchess.’ “She extends her tentacles to rein him back into her web anytime the old Harry we all thought was a dunce, but a lovable one comes crawling home. It is sad to see him grovel back like a dog with his tail between his legs.”

An X commenter brutally dished, “They are so toxic. He has unresolved PTSD trauma from his mother’s death, and she exploits that. She also seems to resent Harry in a way because she fought for fame her entire life and he had it before birth even.”

Source: MEGAPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced past reports of marital difficulty, specifically throughout 2023.

 

Source: MEGAPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced past reports of marital difficulty, specifically throughout 2023.

In a touching move, Kate Middleton has invited the children who survived the Southport stabbings to her Christmas carol concert after meeting them last month.

The Princess of Wales, 42, met them in private previously and they will reunite on December 6 at her first Together at Christmas celebration since finishing her chemotherapy.

She visited the grieving town in October and offered words of comfort to the families of little Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine.

In a deeply personal statement released in the wake of the attack, the Princess wrote: ‘As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through.’

Their meeting with the victims’ families was held completely in private and not announced publicly until they had left.

The prince and princess spent half an hour in private with each of the girls’ families.

They also spent time with dance teacher Leanne Lucas, 35, who was seriously injured as she shielded youngsters as they were attacked by a knifeman during a Taylor Swift-themed summer holiday class.

The couple then went onto meet with emergency responders who were involved in the aftermath of the attack at a local community centre to hear about their experiences.

In August, King Charles also paid tributes to the victims of the Southport stabbing during an emotional visit to the town. and met with survivors of the rampage.

 

The Princess of Wales arriving for the ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in London, in 2022

Prince William and the Princess of Wales arrive for a visit to Southport Community Centre in Southport, north west England on October 10

According to The Sun, the young survivors of the horrendous attack will stay in London for three days, with their transport and accommodation paid for by charity Southport Stronger Together.

Around 1,600 invites have been sent out to the Princess of Wales’ event, who wants to celebrate those who have ‘above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive’.

The King, Queen Camilla and William are all expected at the concert, with a later decision being made on whether George, Charlotte and Louis will attend.

A source told the newspaper: ‘The Royal family have been a tremendous support to the families.

‘The King met the survivors, then Kate took time out to meet them in private last month with Prince William.’

Axel Rudakubana, of Banks in Lancashire, 18, is accused of killing the three children in the savage knife attack is charged with the attempted murder of eight other children, who cannot be named for legal reasons, instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. He is also charged with possession of a knife.

 

Axel Rudakubana (pictured), of Banks in Lancashire, is charged with the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, six-year-old Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven

 

A courtroom sketch shows Axel Rudakubana appearing via video link at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 30, 2024

 

Members of the community blow bubbles as people gathered to mourn victims of the Southport knife attack by holding a vigil on August 5

Alice, Bebe and Elise died following the stabbings at The Hart Space in Southport, Merseyside, shortly before midday on July 29.

The killings sparked large scale riots, fuelled by misinformation on social media, in towns and cities across the UK in August.

Rioting broke out in Southport with the local mosque targeted and a popular convenience shop attacked.

The disorder included looting with hotels housing asylum seekers also attacked before counter demonstrations appeared to quell the disturbances.

The violence, denounced as ‘far-right thuggery’ by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, was sparked by false claims about the identity of a teenage suspect later charged with three counts of murder.

Rudakubana was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents and moved to the Southport area in 2013. He was living in Banks, Lancashire, at the time of the attack.

Kate’s visit to speak with the survivors was the first public engagement for the princess since she announced that she had complete treatment for cancer and would undertake a carefully calibrated return to public duties.

 

Members of the public gathered to hold a vigil at the scene on July 29

 

The trip to Southport was the first public engagement since the Princess of Wales announced she had completed her chemotherapy treatment

 

In an emotional post following their visit, the couple pledged that they ‘continue to stand with everyone in Southport’

Apart from a small media contingency, the visit was kept deliberately low key as both the prince and princess wanted it to remain as discreet as possible out of respect to those involved.

While speaking to the emergency personnel, Kate was asked how the families of the three girls killed in the attack were doing.

She said: ‘They’re OK. They’re managing it differently. All the families are so different. Individually too they are managing it and processing this tragic event in very different ways but they’re getting support from families and officers and things like that.

‘I think being able to have opportunities to be able to speak to different people in the community about the experience and drawing that together and sharing their experience I think is massively helpful.’

Referencing the earlier meeting with the families of those who died in the attack, the Princess of Wales said: ‘I can’t underestimate how grateful they all are for the support you provided on the day.

 

The royal pair also spent time with dance teacher Leanne Lucas, 35, who was seriously injured as she shielded youngsters (Prince William and Princess Kate are pictured in Southport)

The Prince and Princess of Wales meet a critical care paramedic from the Air Ambulance during a visit to Southport Community Centre

‘On behalf of them, thank you.’

The Prince of Wales told the personnel: ‘You’re all heroes. Please make sure you look after yourselves, please take your time, don’t rush back to work.’

The couple shook hands with the emergency workers after the conversation.

Kate rested a hand on William’s back as she joined him to speak to a member of air ambulance crew.

William called the emergency workers ‘true professionals’ and said they had a ‘bumpy few months’ ahead but would get through it together.

He said: ‘The first thing we thought about was actually how on earth you guys are going to handle having seen what you’ve seen. So, please take your time, don’t rush back to work, do whatever you need to, talk about it, give your superiors a hard time if they not letting you have that time to decompress because it’s so important you have those moments.’

In August, King Charles paid tributes to the victims of the Southport stabbing during an emotional visit to the town.

The monarch was greeted with cheers and applause as he viewed a floral display honouring the youngsters killed in the horror knife attack.

 

Later the royal couple had a sit down meeting with other members of the emergency services

 

The King visited Southport in August, a month after the horrific stabbings took place

 

The monarch appeared moved by the huge number of floral tributes left in Southport

At the time, King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were ‘profoundly shocked’ by the attack

He also met with survivors of the rampage.

Reacting to the tragedy at the time, King Charles said: ‘My wife and I have been profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident in Southport today.

‘We send out most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack.’

During the his trip to Southport town hall, Charles was greeted by Dr Ruth Hussey, the vice lord lieutenant of Merseyside, and counsellor June Burns, the mayor of Sefton.

He then viewed a large makeshift memorial dedicated to the victims, gesturing in appreciation at the scale of it. One member of the public gave him three cheers and another shouted ‘thank you for coming’ as he greeted the crowds.

The King affectionately patted one young girl on the shoulder as he shook hands with many of the hundreds gathered to see him.

Sometimes it’s best if you just treat people with respect the same way you do in public as you should behind closed doors.

That’s probably one thing that Kate Middleton would tell Meghan Markle if she had the chance as there’s heavy speculation on social media that suggests the future queen of England can’t help but have a chuckle over Meghan and her latest dramatic episode.

Royal Family News: Kate Middleton Laughing At Meghan Markle Over Her Latest Dramatic Episode

That’s because there are reports that say the Duchess of Sussex is a nightmare to work with behind the scenes and that’s why so many of her employees have quit in droves.

But for Prince William and Kate Middleton, this doesn’t surprise them at all. After all, they know that Meghan was already difficult to work with when staffers at the palace were complaining about her when she was still a full-time member of the royal family.

Well, it looks like things might have gotten worse as the Duchess of Sussex has gotten a reputation for being a bad employer.

But because Meghan is so obsessed with her reputation, she’s been trying to counter attack with positive reports about her and her work ethic and how she really treats people behind closed doors, but that hasn’t helped.

Prince Harry’s Vulgar Slur, Suggests King Charles Is Bullying Him

Royal Family News: The Princess Of Wales Knew This Would Happen All Along

For Kate Middleton, she could have predicted this all a long time ago. She knew things would end for Meghan like this sooner rather than later. After all, you can only fake it for so long. And Kate knew that Meghan is like this and it would have only been a matter of time before the world would have found out about it, too.

So far the Princess of Wales has not made any comments about the matter but we will definitely update you with all of the latest details once they come in.

In the meantime, let us know what you think by leaving us a line with your thoughts in our comments section below.

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As King Charles turns 76, it will be a bittersweet occasion as he contemplates how much has changed within his close family – with some bonds made stronger than ever by a difficult year, while his relationship with his younger son Harry remains, at best, distant.

Before Charles was King he spent 64 years as the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales in history.

During that time the workaholic royal eagerly planned to make an impact on a wide array of causes close to his heart when his time to rule came – from the environment to disadvantaged young people.

But despite the long wait to serve his country, only 18 months into his reign Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February and began the gruelling process of treatment which limited him at times to an almost Covid-like ‘bubble’.

However the monarch has been able to rely on his daughter-in-law Kate, who announced her own cancer diagnosis in March, and his wife Queen Camilla for support.

He already viewed the Princess of Wales as the ‘daughter he never had’ but they have bonded even more deeply over their battle with the disease.

Meanwhile, he’s relied  on Queen Camilla to step up her public engagements without him – which she’d done with aplomb, despite the fact she’s not a ‘natural’ in the role, according to Princess Anne.

But other family relationships remain fraught, with his disillusioned son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle continuing to live in California.

Here, on the day King Charles turns 76, MailOnline goes inside his relationship with the two pillars who have been supporting him through a brutal year – Princess Kate and Queen Camilla.

The monarch has been able to rely on his daughter-in-law Princess Kate, who announced her own cancer diagnosis in March, for support. Pictured together at the premiere of No Time To Die in September 2021

King Charles III, Kate and Princess Charlotte stand on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch the RAF flypast during Trooping the Colour in 2024

King Charles III (wearing a kilt made from the King Charles III tartan) and Queen Camilla attend The Braemar Highland Games in September 2024

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pictured on their quasi royal tour of Bogota in September 2024

Charles’ growing bond with Catherine as they battle cancer together

The monarch shares a close bond with his ‘beloved daughter-in-law’ – and their shared health struggles have only ‘cemented’ that special relationship, one well-placed source told The Telegraph recently.

So much so, Kate appeared to include a special tribute to the King in her moving three-minute video, which was released in September and showed the Princess and Prince William celebrating her recovery alongside their three children.

In recent times, Charles and Kate’s close bond has regularly been proven, including at Trooping the Colour this summer, when the Princess made her triumphant return to public life by joining the Royal Family for the King’s Birthday Parade in London.

In a departure from last year, when King Charles stood next to his heir Prince William, this time around, he stood next to Kate.

This was significant, according to body language expert Judi James, as she explained to FEMAIL at the time: ‘Charles made Kate his centre of attention to signal both how much she is cherished and how grateful he was at her attendance.’

It has long been thought that the King and the Princess are close thanks to their shared interests in the arts, among other reasons.

Judi told FEMAIL: ‘Charles has always had an increasingly special relationship with Kate, who he has grown to trust and delight in.

‘Here though, that relationship was highlighted to illustrate how those bonds have only deepened and enriched by their bonds of empathy created by their illnesses.’

Recently, a royal expert claimed that Charles has ‘always had a great respect for Kate’ and would ‘compare notes’ with her on their hospital’s food during their ‘affectionate’ meetings about their respective cancer treatments.

The pair both received treatment at the London Clinic in Harley Street earlier this year.

Appearing in the Channel 5 documentary Kate: A Queen for the Future, the Daily Mail’s editor-at-large Richard Kay discussed Charles and Kate’s meetings during their time as patients in the hospital.

Richard explained: ‘The King actually made a point of going to see Kate and there’s this rather touching story of [Charles] in his dressing gown padding down to his daughter-in-law’s floor.

‘They compared notes about the rather good hospital food, how their treatment was going. It was a moment of great affection.’

The London Clinic’s head chef Paul O’Brien leads a team which provides customised meals for patients, sourcing ingredients from Home Counties farms.

The then-Duchess of Cambridge and Prince of Wales have been snapped sharing a chuckle on a number of occasions, including during this event at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall in Loughborough in February 2020

Images showing the closeness, such as this photo from the service of thanksgiving for the Queen at St Paul’s cathedral on June 2022 make it clear why Charles has several times said that the family is ‘lucky’ to have Kate

Kate’s willingness to get stuck into any task means she has become a well-liked member of The Firm – with family members as well as the public! (Pictured trying to iron artwork onto silk during a visit to the Dulwich Picture Gallery in March 2012)

Elsewhere in the documentary, The Telegraph’s royal correspondent India McTaggart said King Charles has always valued the Princess of Wales.

She explained: ‘Charles always had a lot of respect for Catherine and he said that in the wedding toast that he made. He said they were very lucky to have her and it remains true to this day.’

Later in the documentary, royal expert Robert Jobson said that Kate Middleton plays a crucial role in King Charles’ relationship with three grandchildren.

The expert said: ‘Catherine is very important in the relationship between Charlotte, George and Louis and the King.

‘When William and the King aren’t necessarily on the best of terms, as sometimes fathers and sons are, it’s always Catherine who makes sure that the King, if he wants to see his grandchildren, sees his grandchildren.’

The King reportedly thinks Kate is doing a ‘wonderful’ job bringing up George, Charlotte and Louis, and gets to spend more time with his son’s family now they live just a few minutes drive away from Windsor Castle.

Kate is known to have a warm relationship with her father-in-law and has reportedly helped smooth the sometimes fractious relationship between the King and his son, William.

King Charles and Kate have also shown several public signs of their close relationship over the past few years.

For instance, the Princess of Wales lovingly called her father-in-law by his family nickname of ‘grandpa’ when she greeted him at a G7 reception in 2021.

Meanwhile, in April 2021, the then Duchess of Cambridge shared a kiss on the cheek with her grief-stricken father-in-law as they left Prince Philip’s funeral.

Kate consoled Charles as the pair walked out of St George’s Chapel following the emotional service in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Photographs show Kate comforting the then Prince of Wales over the loss of his father by putting her hand on his shoulder. She then kissed him on the cheek as they set off from the entrance of the chapel.

Elsewhere, when greeting one another at engagements, Kate and the King will often share a friendly embrace and pecks on the cheeks.

At William and Kate’s wedding, Charles movingly described his son’s new wife as the daughter he had never had during the speech and admitted: ‘We are lucky to have her.’

In a touching speech, the clearly emotional prince paid tribute to his new daughter-in-law – but still found time to crack jokes about his eldest son and his famously thinning hairline.

Queen Camilla steps up for her husband and finally secures her position as respected consort

Although she was once considered to be one of the most unpopular women in Britain, this year has seen Queen Camilla’s warmth, humour and strong sense of duty largely win over any remaining critics.

Amid the King’s cancer battle, Her Majesty, who turned 77 in July, kept the Royal Family united and stepped up her duties, standing in for her husband as he underwent treatment.

Such is her warmth and unquestionable dedication to her duties, she’s been nicknamed ‘the nation’s grandmother’, winning praise from well-wishers and members of the Firm alike for her steadfast presence amid a turbulent time.

She has shown her commitment to her role as the King’s consort many times throughout the year, with her even arriving in Guernsey in July sporting a bandaged ankle after suffering a ‘slight sprain’.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart The London Clinic after Charles underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate. It would be announced shortly after that he had cancer

King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet fans at Sydney Opera House on October 22, 2024 during their Australia tour

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend day four of Royal Ascot in June 2024

But she refused to let the injury stop her from joining Charles on the second day of their two-day tour of the Channel Islands.

It wasn’t the first time the Queen’s determination to play her part has been on full display – with this year completing Camilla’s remarkable transformation from understudy to centre-stage star.

No one in her orbit – let alone the lady herself – dreamed that she would one day be crowned at her husband’s side (with the blessing and approval of Queen Elizabeth, no less), let alone stand in for His Majesty at prestigious events.

But these past months have seen her prove her place in the Royal Family, after she found herself, to all intents and purposes, the King’s front of house.

Buckingham Palace announced in February that the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer and would be taking a break from his public-facing duties as he began treatment.

Straight away, Camilla, who has been credited with keeping the ‘royal show on the road’, was on duty almost every day, combining back-to-back engagements with supporting her husband.

She led the Firm at the service of thanksgiving for the late King Constantine of Greece in February, stood in for the King at the annual Royal Maundy service in March and also met the first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, at Clarence House.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart the Macmillan Cancer Centre on April 30 after their first engagement following Charles’ cancer diagnosis

She also undertook a solo two-day visit to Belfast in Northern Ireland in March for a series of engagements that had been arranged before the King was diagnosed with cancer.

It was previously reported that Camilla was ‘proud’ to take on more duties amid Charles and the Princess of Wales receiving their treatment for cancer.

The Queen is ‘resilient’ and will do anything that is asked of her to help the Royal Family, aides reportedly told The Telegraph – despite Her Majesty in past describing royal duties as being ‘tiring’ to carry out.

‘Very tiring,’ she admitted during an audience with the Sultan of Brunei’s wife, Queen Saleha, six years ago. ‘Every day, we’re non-stop. It’s more tiring as you get older. I keep trying to tell everybody that I’m not as young as I used to be, and have to slow down.’

But she has been the ‘steady hand on the tiller’ amid the King’s cancer diagnosis, a former royal butler said.

Speaking to GB News earlier in the year, Paul Burrell remarked that the monarch’s wife is the ‘guiding force’ for the family, as well as being the one behind Charles’s openness regarding his health.

‘I think she is the stabiliser,’ he told the outlet. ‘I think she has that touch. I think she’s able to reach people in a way the King can’t and I think she’s taught him a lot in the last few years about monarchy and how to be King.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla watch The King’s Parade under torrential rain during a visit to Jersey on July 15, 2024

Queen Camilla and King Charles III attend the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 17, 2024

‘Isn’t that odd really, that she should come up through the ranks and be so supportive and such a stabilising influence in our modern-day Royal Family.’

Meanwhile, it’s not the first time Camilla has been praised for her ability to step up to the task when times get tough.

Her straight-talking sister-in-law Princess Anne said Camilla is ‘not a natural’ at the role – but she ‘does it really well’ and ‘provides that change of speed and tone, that’s equally important’.

It’s a stark contrast to how Camilla was viewed in the early years of her and Charles’s relationship – with even the late Queen initially ‘wanting nothing to do with her’.

Just 12 months after the crash in Paris in which Princess Diana was killed, Charles went to see his mother, looking for approval and support for his relationship with Camilla, then Mrs Parker Bowles.

It was not a happy meeting. As a highly placed royal confidante told The Daily Mail then: ‘The Queen told her son she never wanted to talk about that wicked woman, and wanted nothing to do with her.’

However, the late monarch personally endorsed ‘Queen Camilla’ in the end, accepting Charles’s former mistress as a respected member of the Firm.

Royal expert Joe Little, of Majesty Magazine, previously remarked: ‘I think only now are people appreciating the true worth of Queen Camilla.’

Meanwhile, one royal retainer, who has witnessed many of the family’s twists and turns over the years, told The Daily Mail’s Royal Editor Rebecca English earlier this year that they are genuinely glad to see Camilla’s diligence and sense of duty recognised at long last.

‘She’s been an absolute trooper, really she has,’ they said. ‘She just gets up and goes out there, doing exactly what’s asked of her with a smile on her face.

‘I always think you see the best of people at the worst of times, and I really hope people realise how true that is here.’

Another member of their circle said: ‘She’s absolutely out there leading from the front.’

Dame Joanna Lumley couldn’t have agreed more; the national treasure was one of many queuing up to sing Her Majesty’s praises at a Clarence House reception to mark three years of Camilla’s phenomenally successful book club, The Queen’s Reading Room, in March.

‘They [the Royal Family] are all extremely dutiful. It’s like the theatre – if someone is ill, someone steps into their place, the understudy keeps the show going,’ she said.

‘She is the epitome of professionalism and public service. Everyone thinks she should be blubbing in a corner, but this is not what these people are made of. And it’s something we should aspire to.

Queen Camilla gets a hug from Rebecca Tessinari, 3, during a visit to the newly opened Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge on February 2, 2024

‘If you sit alone feeling sorry for yourself you will feel sad and tragic. But if you get up and do something with a smile, then you feel better. ‘

Best-selling thriller writer, Harlan Coben, agreed. ‘She’s a keeper, as we say in America,’ he enthused.

Meanwhile, the Queen further won over the hearts of the nation this year with her emotional display at commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Camilla did not shy away from showing emotion as she joined Charles (who has returned to public duties), the Prince of Wales, UK politicians and veterans at major events in Portsmouth and Ver-sur-Mer in June.

The occasion was inevitably sombre, as shown by Her Majesty shedding a tear when listening to a veteran recount the horror of losing his best friend on the beaches in Normandy 80 years ago.

But amid the heavy and deeply moving testimonials, Camilla also shared heartfelt moments with multiple former soldiers, who smiled and enjoyed light conversation with the Queen.

So, from her displays of warmth and emotion, to her loyalty to her husband and sense of duty, Camilla’s year as the Royal Family’s leading lady has no doubt secured her position as a respected consort and comforting ‘grandmother figure’ to the nation.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to live out in California as their royal insignificance grows

In contrast to his sister-in-law and his stepmother, Prince Harry has remained firmly on the outside of his father’s support network.

Alongside his wife Meghan Markle, the pair have continued to live in increasingly growing insignificance in the celebrity enclave of Montecito in California.

After hearing about his father’s shock cancer diagnosis in February he flew to London for a brief 45-minute meeting with Charles.

The King had called him personally to tell him the devastating news and the Duke immediately jumped on a plane so he could get to the UK as soon as possible.

It was hoped seemingly in vain that Harry’s return to Britain would help heal wounds with King Charles and be a chance to reach out to his William amid years of strained relations.

In contrast to his sister-in-law and his stepmother, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have remained firmly on the outside of his father’s support network. Pictured together in 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle video message at the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia

But the Duke did not see his brother William or sister-in-law Kate, who at that time was recovering from her abdominal surgery and on extended leave.

Although very short, it was their first formal meeting in person since the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.

The prince did attend Charles’s coronation at Westminster Abbey in May last year but was not seen interacting with the newly-crowned King and Queen.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex abandoned royal duties in early 2020 to live in the US.

Harry has been critical of his family in TV interviews and his book, Spare, which was published last year.

The bombshell book featured staggering insights into the prince’s relationship with his father and brother.

Harry has barely spoken with his father since the death of Queen Elizabeth.

In Spare, Harry had revealed that Charles had urged his warring sons: ‘Please boys, don’t make my final years a misery.’

But it seems despite his cancer, Charles’ sons have been unable to make amends, with them having reportedly not haven spoken in several years.

Meanwhile it is the women in Charles’ life, Princess Kate and Queen Camilla, who have stepped up to support him in his time of need.

The Princess of Wales, updated formally to confirm what admirers had long suspected. Now the Brisbane-born royal and her grace, dedication and poise is addressing a topic that has long been speculated by the public — once-and-for-all.

 

 

 

In what felt more like a promise of things to come than just an offhanded comment, Catherine created a stir amongst reporters today as she attended — under private engagement rules not for photographic publication — her annual general meeting with The Place2Be. While she did not delve into specifics, her words left no doubt that she is prepared to take on a more pivotal role alongside Prince William.

“For years, there’s been so much speculation about what Catherine truly envisions for her role in the royal family,” shared a royal insider. “Today, she left no room for doubt—she is ready to be a cornerstone of the monarchy’s future.”

This announcement aligns with recent reports highlighting Catherine’s increased responsibilities, from representing the Crown at key events to her charitable initiatives that have made a global impact. Many believe her confirmation signals an era where Catherine will be front and center, helping to modernize and guide the monarchy through a rapidly changing world.

Fans of the Princess of Wales have taken to social media to express their admiration, with many celebrating her as a symbol of stability and inspiration. “We always knew she was destined for greatness,” one supporter wrote.

As the royal family faces ongoing challenges, Catherine’s declaration offers a beacon of hope for those who look to her as a leader for the next generation. It’s clear that the Princess of Wales is not only ready to rise to the occasion but to redefine what it means to be a modern royal.

Meghan Markle’s Return to the UK: A Fight for Her Children’s Legacy Amid Royal Drama

 

What would you do if your children’s legacy was at stake? Meghan Markle might be pondering this very question as she reportedly plans a pivotal trip back to the UK. At the heart of her journey are her children, Archie Harrison and Lilibet Diana, whose royal titles now hang in the balance.

This high-stakes visit comes on the heels of a controversial decision by the British Parliament to revoke the royal titles of Prince Harry and Meghan’s children. While King Charles holds the final say, Meghan’s return signals her determination to secure her children’s place in the royal legacy. But will her efforts sway the monarch, or does this mark another step in the royal family’s move away from the Sussexes?

Imagine waking up to news that your children’s royal titles are at risk. That’s the reality Meghan and Harry now face. British Parliament recently passed a motion to revoke Archie and Lilibet’s titles, a decision that has sparked widespread debate.

Critics argue that royal titles should come with corresponding duties, not just perks. With Harry and Meghan residing in California and no longer fulfilling royal responsibilities, many Members of Parliament (MPs) felt the titles were unwarranted. The motion passed with a significant majority, signaling a shift in how the monarchy approaches non-working royals.

For Meghan, this is not just a matter of protocol—it’s deeply personal.

Without their titles, Archie and Lilibet stand to lose more than prestige. The titles connect them to their British heritage and solidify their place in royal history.

Is this unprecedented?

While royal titles have been revoked in the past, it is rare for such actions to involve children so young. As the dust settles, all eyes are on King Charles, whose decision will ultimately determine the outcome.

Meghan Markle’s Mission: A Mother’s Fight or Strategic Play?

Meghan’s reported return to the UK is being framed as a fight for her children’s future. But is this a genuine act of maternal determination or a calculated move to reshape the Sussex narrative?

Meghan has never shied away from standing up for her family. From speaking openly about mental health to addressing racial inequality, she has consistently championed her loved ones’ well-being. Sources suggest she plans to emphasize the significance of Archie and Lilibet’s titles as a connection to their royal lineage.

Critics, however, view this trip as a tactical maneuver. Securing the children’s titles could potentially garner public and royal sympathy, shifting the Sussexes’ public image after years of tension.

As the ultimate decision-maker, King Charles must balance his duties as a monarch with his role as a father.

The British public remains divided on the Sussexes. While some sympathize with Meghan and Harry, others view their actions as a betrayal. Supporting Parliament’s decision could reinforce the monarchy’s modernization efforts but risks further alienating his youngest son and grandchildren.

Charles has long struggled to navigate his dual roles. He might opt for a compromise, allowing Archie and Lilibet to retain their titles for ceremonial purposes. However, Meghan’s visit could influence his decision in unexpected ways.

The fate of Archie and Lilibet’s titles could redefine how the monarchy treats non-working royals.

If Meghan succeeds, Archie and Lilibet will retain their titles, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the Sussexes and the royal family.

If Charles upholds Parliament’s decision, the Sussexes may find themselves further estranged, with Archie and Lilibet losing their royal ties—a move that could impact their sense of identity.

What to Expect from Meghan’s Visit

Meghan’s return to the UK will undoubtedly attract global attention.

High-Stakes Meetings: Meghan is likely to meet with King Charles and senior royal advisors to make her case.

 

Media Frenzy: Every move will be scrutinized, fueling debates and headlines.
Diplomatic Challenges: The outcome could either rebuild bridges or deepen divisions within the royal family.
The Bigger Picture: What This Saga Says About the Modern Monarchy

 

This controversy highlights the evolving challenges facing the British monarchy.

Should royal titles be based on lineage, or should they require active participation in royal duties? Decisions like these will shape the monarchy’s relevance in the modern era.

King Charles’s choice will set a precedent for how non-working royals are treated. It could also influence the future of Prince William’s children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, as they navigate their own roles within the royal family.

The media’s portrayal of this drama plays a significant role in shaping public opinion.

UK tabloids often cast Meghan in a negative light, framing her actions as self-serving. Her visit will likely be scrutinized through a lens of skepticism.

In contrast, American outlets often paint Meghan and Harry as victims of an outdated institution. This disparity highlights the divide in public perception between the UK and the US.

At its core, this is a story of loyalty, identity, and the future of a centuries-old institution.

Private meetings could pave the way for reconciliation, offering a chance to mend fractured relationships.

Deep-seated grievances and relentless media scrutiny make meaningful dialogue challenging.

Meghan’s return to the UK marks a critical chapter in royal history. Whether she can convince King Charles to preserve her children’s titles remains uncertain. However, the outcome will undoubtedly have lasting implications for the Sussexes and the monarchy as a whole