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Meghan Markle has called for “fair play” following a new episode of South Park that mocks her upcoming Netflix cooking show.

The episode, which derisively labels the show “Duchess Can’t Cook,” has sparked controversy and brought renewed attention to the relentless scrutiny faced by the Duchess of Sussex.

The satirical take by South Park is the latest in a series of public jabs at Meghan, who has been a frequent target of media and pop culture criticism since stepping back from royal duties.

Despite her efforts to carve out a new path in the entertainment and philanthropic sectors, Meghan continues to be subjected to intense public and media scrutiny.

Sources close to Meghan revealed that she feels the parody is both unfair and unkind, especially as it targets her new venture aimed at combining her love for cooking with charitable efforts.

The Netflix show, set to feature various culinary talents and highlight diverse cuisines, is one of several projects Meghan is working on to leverage her platform for positive impact.

In response to the South Park episode, Meghan has emphasized the importance of “fair play,” urging critics to consider the broader impact of their words and actions.

She advocates for a more respectful and constructive dialogue, particularly in light of the personal and professional challenges she has faced in recent years.

The parody has received mixed reactions from the public.

While some see it as harmless satire, others view it as a continuation of the undue criticism Meghan has endured.

Supporters argue that Meghan’s initiatives, including her cooking show, deserve a chance to be seen and appreciated without being preemptively ridiculed.

As Meghan and Prince Harry continue to navigate their post-royal lives, they remain committed to their goals of contributing to society through media, charity, and advocacy.

Meghan’s call for “fair play” resonates as a plea for a more balanced and considerate approach to public discourse.

Will this latest incident lead to a broader discussion about the treatment of public figures in the media?

Meghan’s supporters certainly hope so, advocating for a shift towards more respectful and supportive narratives.

David Beckham turned 49 on Thursday, and he celebrated with his family by his side.

His wife Victoria Beckham shared several photos and videos of the special day, and it’s uncanny how much his daughter Harper Seven, 12, looks like him!

The fashion icon shared a video on her Instagram story of David blowing out the candles on his cake, surrounded by silver balloons wrote. “We love you so much!!!!” she wrote.

Victoria also shared a photo of David sitting at a table with his arm around their son Romeo Beckham, 21.

Their son Cruz Beckham, 19, sits behind them, and their daughter Harper rests both of her hands on her dad’s shoulder and smiles.

Their face cards are identical — right down to their noses, big eyes, and soft cheeks.

“Happy birthday!!!! You are our everything!!!!” Victoria wrote, adding a shout-out to their eldest son Brooklyn, 25: “We miss and love u @brooklynpeltzbeckham.”

Another photo includes Victoria this time and shows off Harper’s chic style. She wears a white lace tank top with jeans, and her long blonde hair is parted in the middle. She looks gorgeous — and so grown up!

“Special day celebrating you!!!!” Victoria wrote. “The best daddy and husband.”

To further drive home how much everyone has grown, the former Spice Girl posted “a big flashback” of the family (including Brooklyn!). Everyone is so young that Harper even has a pacifier in her mouth!

Romeo Beckham posted a throwback photo as well, with him giving his dad a big kiss. “Happy birthday dad thank you for everything love you always + forever 🤍🤍 @davidbeckham”

Brooklyn posted photos of him and his dad, too. In the first one, Brooklyn is a toddler, riding on his dad’s shoulders, wearing matching Manchester United shirts. In the second one, a young David holds Brooklyn and offers him a bottle. “Happy birthday to the best dad in the world x love you so much dad ❤️❤️,” he captioned it.

Last month, the Beckhams celebrated Victoria’s milestone 50th birthday. “Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife …” he wrote on Instagram. “As you head into this birthday you should look back and be proud of what you have accomplished, achieved & what you have built, Posh spice, business woman & of course marrying an England captain 😂”

“But your biggest success[es] are your children, you guide them, love them & teach them … They love you beyond words, we all love you so much x Have a special day you deserve it all 🩷 50 and fit 🩷 I AM BEING HONEST 🩷”

This close-knit family is giving us all the feels!

“David Beckham trolls son Brooklyn’s Instagram fame, quips it’s not much.”

Brooklyn Beckham hits 1 million followers, celebrates on Instagram.

Dad David Beckham chimes in, joking about his own massive fame.

Brooklyn’s video marks mom’s birthday and his follower milestone.

David Beckham playfully reminds son of his immense popularity.

Brooklyn boasts 1 million followers, dad Beckham counters with 52.

David Beckham, though Instagram-less, reigns with 50K Facebook likes.

Father-son banter continues as Brooklyn showcases Instagram milestone.

Brooklyn’s Instagram milestone coincides with his mother’s birthday.

David Beckham humorously downplays Brooklyn’s follower count.

Brooklyn’s Instagram video captures father-son playful exchange.

David Beckham humorously points out his own towering fame.

Brooklyn’s Instagram post garners attention amid father-son banter.

David Beckham’s absence on Instagram doesn’t hinder his online presence.

Brooklyn celebrates milestone, dad Beckham adds humor to the occasion.

David Beckham’s Facebook likes contrast son’s Instagram following.

Father-son exchange highlights Beckham family’s playful dynamic.

Brooklyn’s Instagram milestone triggers father-son teasing.

David Beckham playfully mocks son’s Instagram follower count.

Brooklyn’s Instagram milestone sparks light-hearted family banter.

Meghan Markle is reportedly asking for an apology from the royal family before returning to the UK after allegedly turning down an invite for her and her kids next month

However, sources claim that the royals will not likely apologize anytime soon. There’s been a shift in relations since King Charles III and Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis.

A Royal expert has revealed that Meghan wants an apology from the royal family before she makes her next visit to the UK. This comes after the Duchess of Sussex allegedly declined a rumored invitation to visit the country with their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilbet.

Meghan has maintained a strained relationship with senior members of the royal family since she and her husband stepped down from their roles as senior royals in 2020. She has heavily documented their various altercations and issues in projects in the years since, including an interview with Oprah and their “Harry & Meghan” docuseries on Netflix.

The news also comes after reports that Harry has been working on a possible reconciliation with his family when he travels to London soon. Royal experts have suggested that it’s unlikely that both sides of the royal family will reach a middle ground if Meghan doesn’t receive an apology.

Royal commentator, Charlotte Griffiths spoke to GB News about a possible apology coming from the royals.

She said, “I think that she is pushing for an apology. She’s been pushing for that for quite a long time, although there have been reports from the Sussex camp that she has sort of given up on an apology.”

Griffiths noted that she doesn’t think Meghan is “actually blocking” Harry from spending time with the rest of the royals.

She then mentioned his recent trip to Charles in the hospital after his surgery was announced and that he’s planning to visit again in May.Royal author Tom Quinn also spoke to The Mirror and said there won’t be a reconciliation until Meghan feels the royal family has “sufficiently” apologized for the past.

He noted that Harry wants a reconciliation between their families, especially as there’s been “a shift” in the royal family since Kate’s illness.

He also said, “Harry and Meghan do feel they need to extend an olive branch, but Meghan’s sense of grievance is still preventing anything really meaningful [from] happening. Illness often brings warring family members together. And there have been hopes at Kensington Palace that Kate’s illness might do it.”

Meghan is allegedly reconsidering the upcoming family trip for the 10th Anniversary service of his Invictus Games event because of safety concerns.

A source told OK! Magazine that Meghan is apprehensive, which means Harry might take the trip solo.

The source explained that Harry isn’t happy about the development as he wants a stronger tie to the UK for the family, especially after King Charles and the Princess of Wales confirmed their cancer diagnosis.

However, the source said, “It’s now got to the point where Meghan doesn’t want to come to the UK with the children. She just doesn’t feel safe. The situation is now about whether the family should attend with increased security or Harry should go it alone.”

Another source noted, “He would prefer it if the entire family made regular visits to see his family and build bridges, but there is so much going on behind the scenes that it just isn’t possible at the moment.”

If Meghan ever visits the UK with Archie and Lilibet, she and Harry would have to make private arrangements for security. This is because the Sussexes were stripped of tax-payer-funded royal protection after they left for America. The Duke took this battle all the way to court and recently lost.

In a High Court ruling, Judge Peter Lane declared that RAVEC’s removal of Harry’s Royal security by changing his status after he stepped down was not unlawful.

On Instagram on April 17, Victoria Beckham posted a photo to celebrate her 50th birthday.

In the post, she was proud of her achievements to date, including her fashion career and family.

She hopes to empower women on their path to pursuing the best version of themselves. “I believe you can become whoever you want to be.

A pop star, a mother, a wife, a designer. My passion is to always dream big and then set bigger goals!

Trust yourself Get close first and then everyone will follow you,” she shared on Instagram.

British actress Victoria Beckham, who used to be a member of the “Spice Girls” group, still maintains a super slim figure after nearly 3 decades of joining the entertainment industry.

From a singer in the 1990s to a famous fashion designer, her beauty is increasingly commented on.

The secret to staying in shape was also revealed by her husband David Beckham. From the moment they met until they got married, Victoria Beckham absolutely loved two types of dishes: grilled fish and steamed vegetables.

Specifically, in sharing with the media, Beckham publicly admitted that he is a gourmet and has no “resistance” to any delicious food. But his wife is loyal to two familiar dishes: grilled fish and steamed vegetables. This habit has been around for a long time. “From the moment we met, she ate like that, with rare exceptions,” Beckham said.

Beckham added: “From the first day I met her, I knew she didn’t eat oil, butter, sauces, red meat, dairy products. She only ate fish and vegetables, not just one meal.” which has been the same almost every meal, every day, for the past 25 years. The only time she ate anything from my plate was when she was pregnant with Harper.”

The former player also said that even on her birthday, Victoria will prepare a delicious fruit cake but she does not eat a single piece of cake. It all went into Beckham and his children’s stomachs. Even when she eats toast, she only sprinkles it with salt and pepper, not jam. This makes Beckham admire his wife’s self-discipline. This is also said to be the secret to keeping the former singer in top shape.

After hearing David Beckham reveal the above, Victoria Beckham said that her husband’s story was a bit exaggerated and could mislead the public. When she appeared on the show “River Cafe Table 4”, she explained more directly about her eating habits to everyone.

“What Beckham said is a bit exaggerated, to be exact, I like steamed fish and vegetables because they are the simplest to prepare. When cooking for myself, I don’t like to use oil, butter or sauces in the recipe.” My favorite dish is a piece of whole grain toast sprinkled with salt. So for most restaurants, my meal order is probably a ‘bad nightmare.’ worst’ for them,” she joked.

However, fans who follow the Beckham family will clearly see the clear differences in each member’s meals when they share on their personal pages. For example, when David and his children eat pizza, Victoria eats fish and avocado.

Although Victoria Beckham has chosen to give up many delicious dishes and manage a strict diet, being able to maintain her feminine figure for so long is also thanks to her diligent exercise habits. According to People, recently, a leg injury did not prevent Victoria Beckham from practicing to maintain her figure. On April 8, the designer shared photos from an early morning gym session with her husband. “Today was difficult,” she captioned.

According to The Sun, Victoria suffered an injury while exercising at the gym on Valentine’s Day. At first, she thought her leg was just slightly swollen. After arriving at the hospital, she learned she had a broken leg. The former British player shared a photo of his wife wearing a brace on her left leg, with the caption: “The small accident my wife had in the gym turned out to be a fracture.”

In the photo posted on her Instagram story, Victoria is still wearing a leg brace because her leg has not healed completely. She mainly exercises her upper body with exercises to strengthen her arm muscles. The hard work of the mother of four children is admired, but also makes the audience worried.

However, Victoria said she cannot neglect her body at this time. In addition to exercising, she carefully takes care of her skin to prepare for new projects. She feels happy to have a husband who focuses on skin health more than she does.

Scoring from the half way line. That fateful red card against Argentina after booting Diego Simeone. A curling last-gasp free-kick against Greece. Marrying a Spice Girl.

That sarong. Over the years there have been many, many memorable David Beckham moments. But here’s one for us petrolheads:

old Golden Balls has whacked out his cheque book and splashed out on a 10 per cent stake in luxo electric start-up Lunaz.

You know them, right? The firm who have been ruffling feathers in the classic car scene for a few years now with their meticulous conversions and restorations.

They make some mega ‘leccy stuff, from Sixties Rolls-Royce Phantom Vs and Silver Clouds to Jaguar XK120s and the Top Gear Electric Award-winning fully electric 1961 Bentley Continental S2 Flying Spur.

The latest addition to the range is an electric MkI Range Rover – yours for around £250k. But if blank cheques are more your thing, then Lunaz is always happy to discuss something entirely bespoke.

And it’s not limited to British brands either… nothing’s off the table.

And now Becks has joined as an investor, snagging a 10 per cent stake in the firm to help it get to the next level. He’s not the only one, as other monied folk have also rummaged behind the back of the sofa including Daily Telegraph owners, the Barclay family, the property billionaire Reuben brothers and Alexander Dellal. Because now Lunaz wants to use its electric nous to expand its production and go into commercial vehicles and plans to clean up in more ways than one. See, not only will these heavy-duty vehicles run on electricity, but they’re also starting with a bin lorry.

“Lunaz represents the very best of British ingenuity in both technology and design,” Beckham said. “I was drawn to the company through their work restoring some of the most beautiful classic cars through upcycling and electrification.

“[Company founder] David Lorenz and his team of world-class engineers are building something very special and I look forward to being part of their growth.”

We just hope we’ll see Becks as a Binny McBinface EV bin lorry development driver. But Lunaz is also dividing its company up a bit under a new banner, Lunaz Group. The Silverstone firm will now operate through three sub-brands.

‘Lunaz Design’ will be the Lunaz we currently know, reviving, re-engineering and converting gorgeous classics to run from a three-pin plug and battery-electric powertrains. Then there’s ‘Lunaz Applied Technologies’ that will upcycle and re-engineer specialist industrial fleet vehicles and converts them to electric powertrain (Becks’ bin lorry). The final slice of the Lunaz pie is ‘Lunaz Powertrain’, that will provide modular electric powertrains for other carmakers, suppliers and independent automotive engineering businesses, a bit like Rimac does for other large OEMs.

So it looks like Lunaz is here to stay and with some celebrity endorsement. Back of the net!

David Beckham revealed that his viral comment to his wife, Victoria, to “be honest” in the Beckham documentary initially made the director angry.

Because he was not supposed to be on the set at the time.

“It was Victoria’s first day filming, and she sat there in the lounge, looking great.

She had the dogs running in and out and Fisher thought that I’d left the house, but I was in the kitchen making a coffee before I went to the office,”

The former soccer star, 49, recalled at Netflix’s Emmys For Your Consideration event on Sunday, May 5, at the Tudum Theater in Hollywood.

“I put the set of headphones on, and all of a sudden I heard my wife go, ‘Well, we’re down to earth.’ And I was like, ‘No, no, no.’

As soon as I heard her say, ‘We’re working class,’ I stuck my head in and I was like, ‘Be honest.’”

He added that director Fisher Stevens was “very angry with me over that.”

The director explained that he scheduled the solo interview with the former Spice Girl so “she could be free to say what she wants,” but David’s interruption made him “quite upset.”

“I was like, ‘Get him out of here,’ but it actually turned out to be brilliant,” Stevens, 60, admitted. “It worked out. Thank God the cameraman caught David, and then to [editor] Michael [Harte], I did say, ‘We have gold, I think.’”

In the first episode of the 2023 Netflix miniseries, David interrupted Victoria, 50, while she was explaining her modest upbringing.

“I think also we both come from families that work really hard,” she said while recalling her initial attraction to the soccer star. “Both of our parents work very hard, we’re very working class.”

David can then be heard saying, “Be honest!” as the camera panned to him poking his head in the door. “I am being honest,” Victoria replied, to which David posed the question, “What car did your dad drive you to school in?”

Victoria started saying, “So, my dad…” before David cut in, “No, one answer. What car was it?”

After a bit of back and forth in which Victoria insisted, “It’s not a simple answer,” she eventually admitted, “OK, in the ‘80s my dad had a Rolls Royce.”

“Be honest” quickly became a meme, and the subject of a commercial the couple starred in for this year’s Super Bowl.

The viral Rolls-Royce conversation inspired UberEats Super Bowl ad starring the Beckhams.

“So David and I are gonna be in a little commercial,” Victoria said in the commercial.

David then poked his head into the room to say, “Be honest, be honest!”

The designer conceded, “OK. It’s a big commercial.”

David also referenced the documentary after joining Victoria and her parents for a meal on New Year’s Eve.

“Just a nice casual New Year’s Eve lunch at The Ritz ❤️ @victoriabeckham,” David captioned a family photo via Instagram. “Very working class 😂 My mother & father in law left in there [sic] Roll’s 🤎.”

Now as a result of the “Be honest” comment. Victoria is laughing all the way to the bank. She released a “My dad had a Rolls-Royce” T-shirt in November 2023, retailing for $150, and she wore the design in the UberEats commercial.

“Now who doesn’t love a slogan T-shirt? I do,” Victoria quipped while sporting the top in a TikTok video last fall. “And I have to say, my question for you all, what did your dad drive you to school in? My dad drove me, yes, in a Rolls-Royce.”

Meghan Markle’s mother recounts the “misdeeds” of the British royal family against her daughter: “They stripped my daughter of her title of Queen of England, leaving my granddaughter homeless.”

Doria Ragland breaks down in tears while discussing her daughter Meghan Markle’s suicidal thoughts in “Harry & Meghan.”

In new episodes released Thursday, the 66-year-old recalls the “Suits” alum telling her that “she had wanted to take her own life.”

 

Ragland remembers, “That really broke my heart because I knew that it was bad. … That’s not an easy one for a mom to hear.”

 

The former yoga instructor notes that both she and Markle’s husband, Prince Harry, couldn’t “protect” the former actress from the media hate she received amid her relationship with the royal.

 

“[She was] just constantly be picked at by these vultures just picking away at her spirit,” Ragland says of Markle, 41, “actually think[ing] of not wanting to be here.”

Ragland’s emotional interview comes nearly two years after the “Deal or No Deal” alum publicly shared her battle with suicidal thoughts for the first time.

 

“I just didn’t want to be alive anymore,” Markle told Oprah Winfrey during a bombshell March 2021 interview. “I knew that if I didn’t say it that I would do it. And that was a very clear and real and frightening constant thought.”

 

Prince Harry, Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle and Archie

“That’s not an easy one for a mom to hear,” Ragland said on “Harry & Meghan.”
Netflix

 

The Duchess of Sussex explained that while she was pregnant with her son, Archie, in January 2019, she told Harry that she couldn’t “be left alone” ahead of an event at Royal Albert Hall.

 

“If you zoom in, you can see how tightly his knuckles are gripped around mine,” Markle said. “You can see the whites of our knuckles, because we are smiling and doing our job, but we’re both just trying to hold on.”

 

Harry, 38, admits in the Netflix show that he “hates” himself for how he reacted to his wife’s confession.

“I didn’t deal with it particularly well,” the former military pilot recalls. “What she needed from me was so much more than i was able to give.”

 

As for Markle, she says, “I wanted to go somewhere to get help, but I wasn’t allowed to. They were concerned about how that would look for the institution.”

The couple left England in January 2020 and now live in Montecito, Calif., with Archie, 3, and their 1-year-old daughter, Lilibet.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Now, in a significant move, the new Invictus Games Patron, Mike Tindall, has made a bold decision: he’s barred Harry from participating in the 2024 competition in Germany. This move has put the Prince in his place, and let’s unpack this moment that’s sure to stir some emotions.

According to Tindall, this decision wasn’t made lightly. He explained that allowing Harry to attend would risk overshadowing the incredible achievements of the athletes. Tindall, a former rugby player, diplomatically expressed that Harry’s presence could be distracting, emphasizing his commitment to the Invictus Community.

 

Tindall didn’t mince words, suggesting that Harry’s personal issues and public feuds could undermine the event’s purpose. By sidelining Harry, Tindall aims to ensure that the Invictus Games remain focused on honoring military veterans’ resilience and sacrifice, qualities that Harry’s recent actions seem to lack.

The decision has sparked controversy, with Harry’s camp expressing disappointment. His spokesperson highlighted Harry’s connection to the Invictus Community, suggesting the Games provide vital support for wounded veterans. However, critics argue that Harry’s presence could turn the event into a media spectacle rather than a tribute to military service.

Tindall’s decision, supported by his role as a respected member of the royal family, underscores the event’s integrity. It’s seen as a necessary step to preserve the Games’ original vision amidst growing concerns about Harry’s public persona overshadowing their purpose.

The soccer star’s son Cruz also has “Posh” ink in a sweet nod to his mom

David Beckham got a new “Posh” tattoo to honor his wife, Victoria Beckham. Photo: Darren Gerrish/WireImage;Shutterstock

David Beckham is honoring his wife Victoria Beckham with some new ink.

“I’ve just had ‘Posh’ done … any of the tattoos I’ve got are of the family,” he told The Sun in a story published Friday. A recent close-up photo of the soccer star’s hand revealed the word “Posh” written in cursive on the lower part of his middle finger, right next to the finger on which he wears a gold wedding band.

The new tattoo is of course a nod to Victoria’s pop star past as Posh Spice of the girl band Spice Girls. David may have been inspired by his son Cruz, who got his own “Posh” tattoo on his arm in February to honor his mom, 49. On Sept. 3, the tattoo artist Certified Letter Boy shared black-and-white photos on his Instagram showing the 18-year-old’s forearm with the word “Posh” written in cursive.

David Beckham has a new “Posh” tattoo on his finger in honor of his wife, Victoria Beckham. John Salangsang/Shutterstock

David, 48, already has a “Victoria” tattoo on his arm as a tribute to his wife, plus the names of the four children he and the fashion designer share: Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz and Harper, 12.

David and Victoria Beckham’s 4 Kids: All About Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper

David has numerous tattoos on his chest, arms and fingers which are visible in the upcoming ad for his new fragrance where he is shown shirtless. On Thursday, the Inter Miami co-owner shared a behind-the-scenes clip on social media of the making of the commercial. “Behind the scenes with @cotyinc…Always fun shooting with @cassblackbird. Exciting things coming with #DavidBeckhamFragrances,” he teased.

The new fragrance will join the retired athlete’s other scents, which include David Beckham Homme, David Beckham Instinct, Intimately Beckham, and a his-and-hers collection with Victoria.

Victoria Beckham and Kids Celebrate David Beckham on Father’s Day: ‘Our Everything’

In 2017, the soccer star shared with PEOPLE some of the motivational phrases he has inked on his body including, “Dream big, be unrealistic,” “In the face of adversity,” and “Let them hate as long as they fear,” among many more. Several of his tattoo designs were even hand drawn by Harper.

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When David was named “Sexiest Man Alive” by PEOPLE in 2015, he explained more about the placement and meaning of some of his tattoos.

The doting dad said that on his left shoulder there is a reclining angel with the motto “in the face of adversity.” He had Brooklyn’s name tattooed on his lower back after his eldest child’s 1999 birth. The names Romeo and Cruz bracket a large angel, and Harper’s name is tattooed on his neck.

David also addressed concerns about how he would look with all that ink as he grew older. “Many people have said to me, ‘When you’re 60, how is it gonna look?’ ” he said to PEOPLE at the time. “I’m not even worried about it.”