Meghan Markle will ‘no doubt’ overtake Princess Catherine in popularity

Surprise Announcement: Meghan Markle Set to ‘Undoubtedly’ Surpass Princess Catherine in Popularity, Experts Predict

Meghan Markle will ‘no doubt’ overtake Kate Middleton in popularity

Rumours have been circulating that Meghan Markle is set to make a big return to Instagram, with one expert suggesting she could overtake Kate Middleton in terms of popularity

Meghan Markle has faced a tough few months recently, but things could be about to change for the Duchess of Sussex.

Speculation has been mounting that Meghan is set to return to Instagram and relaunch her popular blog The Tig, with one PR expert suggesting she could overtake her sister-in-law Kate Middleton when it comes to popularity. A recent survey showed Kate and her husband Prince William way out in front in terms of popularity among the public.

However, PR to the stars Mayah Riaz believes this will soon change. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, she said: “It’s no doubt when Meghan re-joins Instagram she will overtake Kate in terms of popularity.

Kate Middleton seems to have a carefully curated Instagram ( Image: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)

Meghan Markle could rival her sister-in-law with a social media return (Image: Getty Images)

Mayah pointed out how it’s likely Kate has staff posting to social media on her behalf. The PR expert added: “Therefore, it paints a picture perfect life which the Royal Family are keen to portray.”

Meghan stepped down from the Royal Family three years ago, before moving to America with her husband Prince Harry. Mayah said this will allow Meghan to “post what she wishes”.

“She wont have to run it by anyone for approval before posting it,” Mayah explained. Speaking about what we could expect from Meghan’s Instagram, she added: “We can see all aspects of Meghan and her family life.”

Meghan could share content that Kate can’t ( Image:PA)

Mayah said Meghan is likely to grab widespread media attention with her Instagram account. She told us: “We don’t often see Kate’s Instagram posts making headlines. However, Meghan’s life on Instagram will lead to headlines. We can also expect to hear news of projects announced first on her Instagram.”

Meghan and Harry were recently spotted dancing the night away at Beyoncé’s concert in California. Mayah said: “We have seen footage of Meghan dancing at Beyoncé’s concert as well as public display of affection with Harry. We would never see Kate and William like this.

“This is why there will be day and night difference between Meghan and Kate’s Instagram. Let’s not forget, people who love to hate Meghan will bizarrely still follow Meghan’s Instagram.”

However, she warned Meghan could be targeted by online trolls. “We are more likely to believe that Meghan herself will be posting on her Instagram. This will lead to an explosion of followers very quickly when it’s confirmed that @meghan is her account.

“Along with the explosion of following, I fear that a lot of it will be trolling. We have seen the amount of hate directed her way on Twitter (X) and sadly, I think that will follow on Instagram too.”

“We get it, you bagged the gorilla. Congratulations, you got the big bear [and] you want us all to know,” the talk show host said.The comments came one day after Meghan offered a glimpse at her home life with Harry. “It does, it feels like a whirlwind,” the Suits alum, who shares 3-year-old son Archie and daughter Lili, 16 months, with the Duke of Sussex, explained during the Tuesday, November 1, episode of her “Archetypes” podcast. “I make breakfast for all three of them. It’s very important to me. I love doing it. To me, it just feels like the greatest way to start the morning.”

Meghan admitted she was expecting her morning routing to “only get more chaotic” as her kids get older. “But for me, it’s, you know, both monitors on for the kids to hear them, always up with Lili, get her downstairs, then a half hour later, Archie’s up,” she continued. “I start doing his lunchbox right before he’s up while I have her, getting her a little nibble. My husband’s helping me get him downstairs.”

The Bench author, who married Harry in 2018, gushed about how her view on life has changed since expanding her family. “I first just had Archie, now I’m a mom of a daughter,” she said. “And whether I thought it was going to happen or not, it did. I see the world differently through how [Lili] is going to see the world and how she is going to look at certain women as role models.”

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, today shared the first glimpse of their daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. the image, a tamily portrait, shows the couple with their two children – Ms Lilibet and son Arcnie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Meghan Markle is holding six-month-old Liiibet in the picture. The more affordable coffee beans arent so affordableListeп to the latest soпgs, oпly oп JioSaavп.com
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Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘secret’ £3.6m villa in Portugal

EXCLUSIVE: CostaTerra resort villas have been designed by high end architecture and interior design firm Denton House which delivers “the world’s most glamorous residences and resort destinations”.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s villa in Portugal was designed by Denton House (Image: Getty & Denton House)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have purchased a holiday home in the Portuguese resort where the Duke’s cousin Princess Eugenie resides during the summer months.

The royal properties are nestled between Comporta and Melides, just an hour’s drive south of Lisbon on Portugal’s west coast.

The Sussexes’ purchase of the property was said to have been prompted by Princess Eugenie’s husband Jack Brooksbanks’ job at the exclusive CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club.

Express.co.uk can reveal that the resort’s properties have been designed by high end architecture and interior design firm Denton House which delivers “the world’s most glamorous residences and resort destinations”.

The resort is positioned on an unspoilt, picturesque stretch of beach in the Algarve and has become a popular holiday destination for the rich, thanks to it being relatively untouched by tourism.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have purchased a holiday home in Portugal (Image: Getty)

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The CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club is owned by multimillionaire property tycoon Mike Meldman.

A co-founder of Casamigos tequila, along with George Clooney and Cindy Crawford’s husband Rande Gerber, Mike has been friends with Princess Eugenie’s husband Jack for years.

Jack works in marketing, sales, and promotion for Mike’s Discovery Land Company, which specialises in building luxurious private golf and residential holiday communities across the globe.

The Discovery Land Company has been developing the highly sought after 722-acre beachfront plot in Comporta since 2019.

Once completed, the resort is set to have 300 homes, with prices starting at a whopping £3.6million.

 

Denton House have designed luxury villas for the CostaTerra resort in Portugal (Image: Denton House)

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Denton House designs for CostaTerra villas in Comporta, Portugal (Image: Denton House)

Princess Eugenie, Jack, and their two children August, 3, and Ernest, 1, currently have a holiday property on-site, which boasts impressive views over the Atlantic.

The family also has access to an 18-hole golf course, spa, and equestrian centre.

Madonna’s favourite stables, Cavalos na Areia, are around the corner, and the singer is said to have often ridden her horses along the nearby Pego beach in recent years.

Before purchasing property in Portugal, both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbanks took turns in living at Frogmore Cottage, a historic Grade II listed home located on the King’s Windsor estate.

Breaking News: Kate’s sweet revenge on Camilla: The princess undermines her power, exposing how “she harmed Diana 30 years ago.”

In a dramatic turn of events within the British royal family, the dynamics between Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and Camilla, Queen Consort, have taken a striking shift. Sources suggest that Kate is strategically working to undermine Camilla’s influence within the monarchy, which many see as a form of sweet revenge for the perceived wrongs committed against Princess Diana three decades ago.

The tensions between Kate and Camilla have reportedly been simmering beneath the surface for years. While both women occupy prominent positions in the royal hierarchy, their relationship has been complicated by the legacy of Camilla’s past involvement with Prince Charles during his marriage to Diana. Many royal observers believe that Kate’s actions are rooted in a desire to protect the legacy of her late mother-in-law and assert her own role as a key figure within the royal family.

Recent reports indicate that Kate has begun to take a more prominent role in royal engagements and public appearances, often overshadowing Camilla in events that once highlighted the Queen Consort’s influence. This shift has not gone unnoticed, and insiders suggest that Kate is deliberately positioning herself as a more relatable and modern royal figure, appealing to the public in ways that Camilla struggles to achieve.

Moreover, Kate’s increasing popularity with the public has been a significant factor in this evolving dynamic. Her focus on mental health initiatives, early childhood development, and family-oriented projects resonates with the British people, further establishing her as a beloved member of the royal family. As Kate continues to strengthen her public image, some speculate that Camilla’s role may be diminishing in comparison, as she grapples with her own legacy.

Compounding this situation is the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Camilla’s past, particularly her relationship with Diana. Many in the public have not forgotten the tumultuous history, and Kate’s actions can be viewed as a subtle reminder of the hurt caused to Diana and her legacy. By positioning herself as a champion of compassion and duty, Kate is indirectly drawing lines between her own values and those associated with Camilla’s controversial past.

The timing of Kate’s rise in prominence seems particularly calculated, as it coincides with King Charles III’s reign, where there is an opportunity to redefine royal roles and responsibilities. As the King seeks to modernize the monarchy, Kate’s growing influence could play a pivotal role in shaping its future direction, potentially at the expense of Camilla’s established power.

However, navigating this complex landscape is not without its challenges. The royal family operates within a framework of tradition and expectations, and any perceived rivalry could have broader implications for their public image. Royal insiders have urged caution, noting that while rivalry may be an underlying theme, unity and collaboration are essential for the monarchy’s longevity.

As the world watches these developments unfold, Kate’s actions serve as a reminder of the intricate and often tumultuous dynamics within the royal family. The narrative of sweet revenge against Camilla is not merely a personal vendetta; it reflects the ongoing evolution of the monarchy as it grapples with its past while striving for a more relevant and relatable future.

In conclusion, the evolving relationship between Kate and Camilla highlights the complex interplay of power, legacy, and public perception within the royal family. As Kate continues to carve out her own identity and role, the implications for Camilla—and the monarchy as a whole—remain to be seen. The story of these two women is far from over, and as they navigate their places in royal history, the echoes of the past will undoubtedly shape their paths forward.

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In a surprising and dramatic turn of events, Queen Camilla has reportedly been forced to leave the royal residence after King Charles III reached his breaking point. Sources close to  Buckingham Palace suggest that the King has been struggling with the pressures of his new role, personal challenges, and ongoing tensions within the family. These mounting difficulties have led him to make the drastic decision of asking Camilla to leave, signaling a possible strain on their relationship.

Though they have always appeared united in public, reports indicate that the pressures surrounding their marriage have been growing behind the scenes for some time. Many speculate that King Charles has found it increasingly difficult to manage his responsibilities as the sovereign while navigating personal and familial stresses. The emotional burden of leading the monarchy, combined with lingering issues from the past, particularly regarding the legacy of Princess Diana, has likely contributed to the tensions between Charles and Camilla.

For years, Camilla’s role as Queen Consort has been a sensitive issue, given her controversial relationship with Charles during his marriage to Princess Diana. Despite efforts to repair her public image and solidify her place beside King Charles, Camilla has long struggled with being compared to Diana in the public eye. These comparisons and the ongoing scrutiny of her position within the royal family appear to have weighed heavily on the King.

The royal family, already dealing with internal challenges, including the fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure and their various revelations, is now facing further complications with this potential separation between Charles and Camilla. King Charles, known for his sensitivity and deep emotional nature, is said to have reached a point where he could no longer bear the strain, and thus made the decision to ask Camilla to leave the castle.

While the palace has yet to issue an official statement regarding Queen Camilla’s departure, the public is left speculating about the future of their marriage and the monarchy. Camilla’s sudden exit has raised questions about the state of her relationship with the King and whether this marks a temporary split or the beginning of a more permanent change in their union. This development adds another layer of intrigue to an already turbulent period for the British royal family.

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Kate’s мotheг’s appeaгaпce spaгked a lot of heated coпveгsatιoпs oп socιal мedιa. Faпs aпd those ιпteгested ιп Kate’s stoгy expгessed theιг syмpathy aпd гespect foг the faмιly. Maпy seпt theιг suppoгt aпd eпcouгageмeпt to Kate, showιпg the poweг of faмιly love ιп dιffιcult tιмes.

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A lip reader has revealed the very important reminder the Queen gave to Diana on her wedding day.

Charles proposed in the nursery at Windsor Castle on 3 February 1981, only six months after he started dating Diana.

Their engagement became known publicly when the couple announced their impending nuptials on 24 February 1981 and Britain eagerly held its breath for the upcoming wedding.

They were engaged for five months before they tied the knot in July of that year in a spectacular ceremony broadcast on screens across the nation.

Charles and Diana married at St Paul’s Cathedral in London and they selected the cathedral over the traditional venue for royal weddings, Westminster Abbey, because it would hold more people – 3,500 guests.

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MailOnline can reveal the future King said ‘you look perfect’ then told Diana to ‘give me your hand’, which she does, and he then said to her ‘kissy’.

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When the future King saw his bride, he was met by chants of ‘give her a kiss’

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Queen Elizabeth pointed to the crowd while whispering to the princess to tell her to ‘look’ at the people who have ‘been there all day’ to see her

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A lip reader has revealed an important reminder the Queen gave to Diana on her wedding day

MailOnline can now reveal he said ‘you look perfect’ then told her to ‘give me your hand’, which she does, and he then said to her ‘kissy’.

But after other members of the Royal Family joined them on the balcony the then-Prince of Wales commented: ‘It’s an awful long time. We need to eat.’

Queen Elizabeth pointed to the crowd while whispering to the princess to tell her to ‘look’ at the people who have ‘been there all day’ to see her.

When the future King saw his bride, he was met by chants of ‘give her a kiss’, which he complied with.

Sources said that despite her shyness, Diana loved the glamour that marrying a prince would offer, and there were ‘some tears’ and champagne when she made the announcement.

But Penny Thornton, who served as Princess Di’s royal astrologer, said Prince Charles left Diana ‘devastated’ when he told her he didn’t love her the night before their wedding

Charles so deeply questioned his decision to marry Diana that he considered calling off the wedding altogether, royal reporter Robert Jobson revealed in a tell-all biography published in 2018.

He felt the pair were ‘incompatible’ but felt that the impending nuptials were out of his control, and believed that ending the engagement would have been ‘cataclysmic.’

However, the Queen’s former press secretary said that despite Charles’s doubts, the pair were truly in love – and couldn’t keep their hands off each other as newlyweds.

According to Dickie Arbiter, there was a ‘genuine relationship’ from the start, with ‘genuine love and happiness’ there.

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  They were engaged for five months before they tied the knot

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Sources said despite her shyness, Diana loved the glamour that marrying a prince would offer

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After they divorced, in April 2005, the Prince of Wales married Camilla Parker Bowles

Princess Diana is walked down the aisle by her father John Spencer

In tapes released after her death, Diana noted that the ‘Camilla thing’ had cast a shadow over the day.

‘I was desperately trying to be mature about the situation, but I didn’t have the foundations to do it, and I couldn’t talk to anyone about it.’

The princess also revealed that she had a ‘very bad fit’ of bulimia the night before, eating everything in sight, only to be ‘sick as a parrot’ later.

In addition to the bride and groom’s families, Margaret Thatcher, the then Prime Minister of the UK, attended the wedding of Charles and Diana.

Other guests who were in attendance included Nancy Reagan, French president Francois Mitterrand and a host of royal dignitaries from around the world. Camilla Parker Bowles was also in attendance.

The event that became known as ‘The wedding of the century’ was broadcast on TVs around the world. An astonishing 750 million people across 74 countries tuned in to watch Charles and Diana get married.

Charles and Diana’s vows broke with tradition when Diana omitted the promise ‘to obey’ her husband. She was the first royal to ever do so, but not the last: Kate Middleton also dropped the phrase when she married Prince William in 2011, as did Meghan Markle when she married Harry in 2018.

Moment Charles and Diana announce their engagement to the world

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The event that became known as ‘The wedding of the century’ was on TVs around the world

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In April 2005, the Prince of Wales married Camilla Parker Bowles. The Queen and Prince Philip – mother and father of the groom – were nowhere to be seen

Both Charles and Diana flubbed their vows. Diana called her new husband ‘Philip Charles’ instead of ‘Charles Philip’ and Charles got the phrase ‘All my worldly goods with thee I share’ completely wrong, saying instead: ‘All thy goods with thee I share.’

In December 1992, the then Prime Minister John Major announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales had decided to separate.

In a TV documentary made the following year by Jonathan Dimbleby, the prince confessed to his own adultery.

Diana’s own riposte to Charles came on November 20, 1995, when over 23 million British viewers watched the princess nervously but deftly answer the questions of Martin Bashir, a young reporter on Panorama.

‘There were three of us in this marriage,’ was her edgy skewering of the Camilla situation.

The dream marriage formally came to an end in August 1995.

But just one year and three days later, the British ambassador in Paris rang Balmoral around 1am, rousing the duty private secretary, Robert Janvrin, from his sleep. The embassy was receiving police reports, he said, of a serious car crash that involved the Princess of Wales.

The news of Diana’s death came through from Paris just before 4am.

And in April 2005, the Prince of Wales married Camilla Parker Bowles.

The Queen and Prince Philip – mother and father of the groom – were nowhere to be seen when the civil ceremony took place.

Later, though, Queen Elizabeth grew fond of Camilla, so much so that in 2022 the late Monarch publicly announced that she would like her daughter-in-law to become Queen Consort when Charles took over the throne.

It was once described by King Charles as ‘a unique haven of cosiness’.

Birkhall, on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, was the holiday home of the Queen Mother and has long been a favourite of His Majesty.

So it is no surprise that one source said it is ‘as close as it comes’ to being a marital home for Charles and Queen Camilla.

It was where the couple enjoyed their honeymoon in 2005 and, in recent weeks, has been the perfect retreat for the the King as he continues his cancer treatment.

But Birkhall hasn’t just been favoured by Charles and Camilla – it was also a honeymoon haven for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy.

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It was once described by King Charles as ‘a unique haven of cosiness’. Birkhall, on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, was the holiday home of the Queen Mother and has long been a favourite of His Majesty. Above: Charles and Camilla at Birkhall in 2020

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It is no surprise that one source said it is ‘as close as it comes’ to being a marital home for Charles and Queen Camilla

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Charles and Camilla enjoyed their honeymoon at Birkhall in 2005. Above: the couple on their way to the estate shortly after their wedding

It boasts tartan walls, carpets and big open fires – giving it the feel of a normal house rather than a royal residence.

Since his diagnosis in February, Charles and Camilla have spent time there gardening, walking and hosting close friends.

When his mother was on her death bed at Balmoral on September 8, 2022, Charles retreated to Birkhall to pick mushrooms in the surrounding woods.

The then Prince of Wales got back to her bedside before she died, and then returned to Birkhall as the new King that evening.

The grieving monarch had a private dinner there with Camilla and Prince William.

A source told the Mail on Sunday last month that even the typically unreliable Scottish climate has not stopped Charles and Camilla from enjoying themselves outdoors at Birkhall in recent weeks.

‘Mixed weather doesn’t stop them,’ they said. ‘It’s been a really special time, coming in the wake of their wedding anniversary and reflecting on the anniversary of the Coronation.’

Camilla has previously described gardening as ‘the most relaxing thing in the world.’

The vegetable patch at Birkhall grows peas, beans, spinach and potatoes, along with more exotic fennel, fraises des bois and dahlias.

‘My husband is an excellent gardener, and we’re quite competitive about our fruit and vegetables,’ Camilla said in an interview.

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Prince William and Prince Harry with their father at Birkhall in June 1994. The image was posted by King Charles to mark Father’s Day in 2022

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Charles, then the Prince of Wales, at a ceremony at Birkhall to present medals to soldiers from the 51st Highland, 7th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, 2012

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Queen Elizabeth and her son Charles, then the Prince of Wales, are seen being presented with a copy of the official biography of the Queen Mother by author William Shawcross in 2009

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Prince Edward and Sophie, then the Earl and Countess of Wessex, enjoyed their honeymoon at Birkhall in 1999

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The Queen Mother watching the ceremony where she presented the 1st Battalion, The Black Watch,with new colours, at Birkhall

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Princess Elizabeth stoops to wipe baby Princess Anne’s nose before introducing her to Lieutenant Colonel Nielson, who commanded the 1st Argylls in Korea, during their summer holiday at Birkhall

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Prince Charles dancing with the Queen Mother during a staff party at Birkhall

Birkhall was used by the Queen Mother for half a century, after King George V lent it to her and her husband – the future George VI – when they were the Duke and Duchess of York.

The Queen Mother loved the home, she decorated it to her tastes and extensively developed the garden.

She only reluctantly swapped it for the grandeur of Balmoral Castle when her husband became King.

The young Princess Elizabeth then spent time there, before giving it back to her mother when she became Queen in 1952.

She and Philip had enjoyed the second part of their honeymoon there in 1947, after initially staying at Broadlands, the home of Earl Mountbatten.

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Princess Alexandra with her hew husband Angus Ogilvy, as they leave Crathie Church near Balmoral during their honeymoon at Birkhall, in 1963

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Duke and Duchess of Kent are seen en route to Birkhall shortly after their wedding, 1961

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Charles and Camilla at Birkhall in February 2005, two months before their wedding

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Charles and Camilla near Birkhall in 2007. The couple enjoy celebrating their wedding anniversary there

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Prince Charles with his sister Princess Anne sin in prams at Birkhall in 1951

The home is named after the birch trees which surround it. It dates back to 1715 and was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert for their son in 1849.

But he never liked it and stayed there only once.

As the Prince of Wales, Charles stayed there frequently, including with his sons William and Harry.

Princess Diana famously refused to join Charles there for holidays when their marriage deteriorated.