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A royal biographer has revealed that Meghan Markle has been feeling “very low” after facing criticism over her new business venture. Angela Levin made the revelation during a conversation on GB News, where she discussed the Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.

Meghan Markle ‘very low’ after criticism over her new brand, has been ‘crying a lot,’ a royal biographer said (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)(AP)

Levin said that Meghan is “thin-skinned” and finds it difficult to deal with criticism of her venture. The Duchess announced her new business venture in March. “She’s been crying a lot,” Levin said.
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“She’s absolutely, very low. She’s very thin-skinned. Anybody who criticises her, she goes mad,” Levin added. “She can’t stand it. She can’t cope with it.”

Levin said that Meghan is still eyeing up a potential career in politics, adding that her so-called “thin skin” does not bode well with that. “I don’t think she’ll ever make it as a politician,” Levin said.

“I heard she was crying the other day because of criticism of American Riviera Orchard. If you want to be a politician, you need to have very thick skin,” she added.

 

‘Meghan was in tears’

Royal author Tom Quinn, too, previously told The Mirror that Meghan was “in tears” over the criticism of her new brand. “The one fly in the ointment is Meghan’s new internet brand, America Riviera Orchard. Meghan was in tears when the brand launched and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special,” Quinn said.

“She has reached the point now where she thinks that anything and everything she does will be unfairly criticized. Like her husband, she feels that people are unfairly picking on her – she cannot understand why people don’t admire her work,” Quinn added

Meghan gifted 50 jars of strawberry jam to influencers across the United States to soft launch her brand. While she had previously deactivated her Instagram account, she returned to the social media platform during the initial announcement.

Meghan’s brand pays a tribute to her home in Santa Barbara, California. The name is a reference to how the sunny coastal region is called the American Riviera.

Meghan Markle may have married into the royal family and on the cusp of motherhood, ready to look after her own bub – but it doesn’t mean her mum Doria Ragland won’t be by her side.

The Duchess of Sussex’s mother is said to have come to her daughter’s defence after reported surfaced that her ex-husband and American actor Trevor Engelson had plans to launch a TV comedy based on their failed marriage.

According to British newspaper The Sun, “Doria Ragland, who is currently preparing to head to Windsor for the imminent arrival of Baby Sussex, was previously dispatched by the Duchess of Sussex to confront her ex-husband Trevor Engelson about his plans to launch a TV comedy based on the couple’s failed marriage.”

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The comedy sparked a lot of conversations, with the executive producer of hit TV show Modern Family working on it with Trevor via Fox Studios.

It was expected that fans would follow the story which saw the ex-husband of a British princess struggle with having to share custody of their (fictitious) child with a princess in England.

The storyline had obvious comparisons to Meghan and Prince Harry’s public marriage,  therefore The Duchess heavily opposed the comedy, particularly as it planned to make fun of the royal romance on a weekly basis.

The Sun suggests Meghan’s mother “is believed to have maintained a friendly relationship with Trevor – and her intervention seems to have worked. He ended up agreeing to drop the comedy altogether.”

Meghan and Trevor began dating in 2004 and tied the knot in 2011. He was a producer on her famous legal drama Suits.

The Duchess is yet to make any formal announcement about the TV show.

Grace Kelly and Meghan Markle were both born in the United States and married foreign royals.

Princess Grace and Prince Rainier in 1959; Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2019. Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Grace Kelly was born on November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to Biography, her father was a three-time Olympic gold medalist for rowing, while her mother was the first coach of women’s athletic teams at the University of Pennsylvania.

Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Doria Ragland, was a clinical therapist and yoga instructor, while her father, Thomas Markle, worked in television as a light and photography director.

Meghan Markle and Grace Kelly were both famous actresses before becoming royalty.

Grace Kelly holding her Oscar after she was honored as the “Best Actress” of 1954 at the 27th Academy Awards; Meghan Markle acting in “Suits.” Bettmann/Getty Images; Christos Kalohoridis/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images
Before becoming one of the most famous royals in the world, Grace Kelly had a highly successful career as an actress. She acted in her first film, “Fourteen Hours,” when she was just 22 years old. She got her big break in 1952 with the release of “High Noon,” which launched her career to new heights.

She went on to star in “Mogambo” opposite Clark Gable and Ava Gardner, during which time she was romantically linked to Gable. For her role as Linda Nordley, she was nominated for her first Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award for best supporting actress. She later won the Academy Award for best actress in 1954 for “The Country Girl,” beating out Judy Garland in “A Star is Born.”

In 2002, Markle landed her first official TV acting credit as Nurse Jill, a small role in “General Hospital.” However, she is best known for her role as Rachel Zane on “Suits.” She appeared in episodes from 2011 to 2018.

Princess Grace met her husband, Prince Rainier, on a photo shoot, while Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend.

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly; Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their first public outing together at the 2017 Invictus Games. Bettmann/Getty Images; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
According to Harper’s Bazaar, Grace Kelly was invited to join the United States Delegation Committee at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955. While in France for the festival, she met Prince Rainier III of Monaco on the set of a photo shoot. A year later, they were married.

In July 2016, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were set up on a blind date at Soho House in New York City by a mutual friend.

In their first sit-down interview as a couple, Markle told the BBC in 2017 that she didn’t know much about the prince or the royal family before the date.

“Because I’m from the States, you don’t grow up with the same understanding of the royal family,” she said. “I didn’t know much about him, so the only thing that I had asked [our mutual friend] when she said that she wanted to set us up, was, ‘Well, is he nice?’ Cause if he wasn’t kind, it just didn’t seem like it would make sense.”

Princess Grace and Meghan Markle both gave up their acting careers after getting engaged.

Grace Kelly on her wedding day in 1956; Meghan Markle on her wedding day in 2018. Mondadori/Getty Images; Jonathan Brady/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Grace Kelly briefly continued acting after it was announced she was engaged to Prince Rainier in order to fulfill her contract with MGM. In her final film, “High Society,” Kelly even wore one of the two opulent engagement rings given to her by Prince Rainier.

As Insider previously reported, according to The List, J. Randy Taraborrelli wrote in his book, “Once Upon a Time: Behind the Fairy Tale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier,” that Kelly planned to continue her acting career after her wedding. However, the prince later said he and his wife had decided she would give it up.

“It was widely believed that it was Prince Rainier who made his wife stop acting, as Kelly had no plans of retiring at the time of their engagement,” The List said.

On November 29, 2017, immediately following the engagement announcement, it was officially confirmed that Markle would be exiting “Suits” after seven seasons.

“From all of us at USA Network and Universal Cable Productions, we want to send our most heartfelt congratulations to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their engagement,” USA Network said in a statement.

“Meghan has been a member of our family for seven years and it has been a joy to work with her. We want to thank her for her undeniable passion and dedication to ‘Suits,’ and we wish her the very best.”

Her storyline was wrapped up with her character, Rachel Zane, marrying Patrick J. Adams, who plays her love interest, Mike Ross, throughout the show’s seven seasons.

However, her decision to leave Hollywood was apparently not one made by the royal family — Prince Harry told Oprah Winfrey his family suggested Markle should continue acting to earn money.

However, Princess Grace had to relinquish a majority of her Hollywood fortune to pay her royal dowry, something not required of Meghan Markle.

Prince Rainier of Monaco and American actress Grace Kelly during their wedding ceremony at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monte Carlo, in 1956. The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images
Before meeting Prince Rainier, Kelly was on track to become one of the most financially successful actresses in the world. However, after she was asked to pay a $2 million dowry, the equivalent of roughly $20 million today, using her own money and family wealth, she essentially had nothing left.

When she died at the age of 52, Princess Grace only had a net worth of $10,000 and the deed to her grandfather’s small cottage in Ireland in her own name.

Princess Grace’s and Meghan Markle’s marriages were both depicted in the press as fairy tale love stories.

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly after announcing their engagement in 1956; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after announcing their engagement in 2017. Bettmann/Getty Images; Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images
Both Grace Kelly’s and Meghan’s Markle’s engagement and wedding days received massive public attention. Both royal weddings were broadcast live to audiences around the world and described as “modern fairy tales.”

Kelly’s wedding to Rainier was the first royal wedding to ever be transmitted live.

Prince Rainier was seeking a bride to produce an heir to the Monegasque throne, whereas Prince Harry knew he would likely never ascend to the throne.

Grace Kelly and Meghan Markle. Sunset Boulevard/Corbis/Getty Images; Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Kelly maintained that she married for love.

“When I married Prince Rainier, I married the man and not what he represented or what he was. I fell in love with him without giving a thought to anything else,” Kelly once said.

Prince Harry, who was fifth in line to the throne when he married Meghan Markle, had no obligation to produce an heir to the British throne. Now sixth in line, it is extremely unlikely he or his children, Archie and Lilibet, will ever ascend to the throne.

Meghan Markle and Princess Grace both retained their US citizenship after marrying into royalty.

Grace Kelly in New York City in 1982; Meghan Markle in 2018. Robin Platzer/Images/Getty Images; Clive Mason/Getty Images
According to the Princess Grace Foundation, Grace Kelly was not required to renounce her American citizenship and became a dual citizen of the United States and Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier.

Meghan Markle also retained her American citizenship and even voted in the 2020 presidential election after she and Prince Harry moved to California.

Meghan Markle and Princess Grace both experienced culture shock after moving away from the United States.

Grace Kelly and Meghan Markle. Reg Birkett/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
While both Markle and Kelly experienced vastly different ways of life in London and Monaco, respectively, after becoming royalty, they both attempted to adjust to their new roles by immersing themselves in projects and causes they cared about.

“I never really liked Hollywood. I found it unreal — unreal and full of men and women whose lives were confused and full of pain,” Kelly once said.

Once a royal, she supported charities working for child welfare and established her own foundation to benefit local artists.

Meghan Markle appears to have had a harder time adjusting to her royal life and the expectations that came with it — in a March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, she said she was naive when she entered the marriage. Last year, the California native, Prince Harry, and their son, Archie, all relocated to Santa Barbara after stepping back from the royal family.

However, she too has focused on causes she cares about, formerly serving as a patron of charities in the UK, and launching her nonprofit foundation Archewell with Prince Harry.

After starting a relationship with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle faced negativity and racism in the press.

Meghan Markle newspaper headlines. Yui Mok/PA Images/Getty Images
While there were negative reports about Kelly in the press during her time in Hollywood, Princess Grace was adored by both the people of Monaco and the Monegasque media.

However, Meghan Markle faced oftentimes unfair backlash and criticism from the British tabloids, practically from the moment she was romantically linked to Prince Harry. Her and Prince Harry’s treatment by the British press resulted in multiple lawsuits and a string of legal battles.

Meghan Markle also spoke out about the problems she faced within the royal family that led to her and Prince Harry relinquishing their royal duties and moving to California.

Meghan Markle has faced a major snub from British fashion designer Julien Macdonald.

In a recent statement, Julien expressed his unequivocal favoritism for the Princess of Wales over Meghan. Speaking at the Fragrance Foundation Awards in London, the designer made it clear that he would love to partner up with Princess Kate as soon as possible, but he couldn’t say the same for Prince Harry’s wife.

According to the Daily Mail, Julien stated, “Kate’s amazing… I’d love to dress her in one of my dresses. I’ve got a great relationship with Camilla, the Queen. She’s incredible.”

When asked if he would like to see Meghan in one of his designs, he promptly replied, “No, I prefer Kate and Camilla”.

This snub highlights the ongoing scrutiny and challenges faced by Meghan Markle, even after stepping back from her royal duties. As the Duchess of Sussex continues to navigate her new life, it’s clear that not everyone in the fashion industry is eager to work with her.

Beckham’s DB Ventures Limited will remain an investor in F45 Training

David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg. Photo: Jeff Spicer/WireImage; Taylor Hill/Getty

David Beckham and F45 Training fitness company, co-owned by Mark Wahlberg, have settled their breach-of-contract lawsuit, the company said Thursday, June 6.

In a press release shared with PEOPLE, F45 Training said they have “reached an agreement resolving a prior lawsuit brought by DB Ventures Limited, which concerned an ambassadorial agreement for David Beckham.”

Beckham’s company will remain an investor in F45 Training, according to the release.

According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE when the lawsuit was filed in Oct. 2022, Beckham was suing F45 for a total of $18.8 million alleging breach of contract over a promotional deal the English athlete entered with the fitness company in 2020.

The suit claimed that Beckham did not receive owed compensation for a partnership with F45. Beckham’s lawyers alleged that the company benefitted from their relationship with Beckham by enhancing their reputation, according to the documents. The soccer star claimed he was owed $14.3 million in damages and argued he was entitled to $4.5 million for declaratory relief under his contract.

Prior to Thursday’s agreement, the case was set to go to trial on January 25, 2025.

David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg.Ethan Miller – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty; Paul Citone/Variety via Getty

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On Thursday, Executive Vice Chairman of Authentic Brands Group Dan Dienst said DB Ventures Limited is “pleased to have settled this issue and to retain our investment in F45, and wish the team all the best for the future,” in a statement shared in the release.

CEO of F45 Training Tom Dowd said, “For a long time, F45 has been — and continues to be — a supporter of Beckham, as he has been for our brand, and are pleased to have reached a mutual business decision to resolve the matter.”

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Dowd said F45 remains “committed to supporting the growth of our global franchisees” and pointed to the training company’s “recent strong year-over-year same-store sales growth in April.”

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The company’s CEO added, “We are excited about our future and the continued growth of our world-class fitness brands that generated robust total system-wide sales for April of $48.9 million,” in Thursday’s press release.

Wahlberg bought a 36% stake in F45 Training in 2019.

PEOPLE has reached out to Beckham and Wahlberg for comment.

The King’s Foundation’s inaugural awards ceremony at St. James’ Palace sparked a candid moment from the “Have I Told You Lately” singer

Rod Stewart, King Charles and David Beckham at The Kings’ Foundation Awards at St. James’ Palace on June 11, 2024. Photo: KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty

Stars collided when King Charles welcomed Rod Stewart, David Beckham and more to St. James’ Palace for the inaugural awards for The King’s Foundation.

The King, 75, stepped out in London on June 11 to attend the first-ever awards for the charity he established as the Prince of Wales in 1990. The King’s Foundation works to create improved communities where people, places and the planet can harmoniously coexist, and the awards are now set to be held annually to celebrate students, teachers, alumni and partners for their work furthering the organization’s aims across a slew of sectors.

Celebrities at the event included Stewart, Beckham, Sienna Miller, Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful, who posed for a group photo with the King.

As seen in a video shared to X by Rebecca English of the Daily Mail, Stewart had something playful to say about the former England soccer captain while on stage.

Rod Stewart and King Charles at The Kings’ Foundation Awards at St. James’ Palace on June 11, 2024.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty

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“Penny and I are so honored to be ambassadors for the King’s Trust,” Stewart began in the clip shared on social media, referring to his wife Penny Lancaster, who interjected to correct him and say, “Foundation,” sparking a laugh from the audience.

“Foundation, my apologies,” the “Forever Young” singer said. “Also, I’m wonderfully honored to be a Knight, and David, yours is coming soon,” he added about Beckham, which prompted even more laughter from the guests.

Stewart was knighted in 2016 for services to music and charity. While Beckham hasn’t been named a knight, he received his OBE for services to soccer in 2003.

King Charles and David Beckham at The Kings’ Foundation Awards at St. James’ Palace on June 11, 2024.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty

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Both Stewart and Beckham presented prizes at the awards, which fell a week after it was announced that the soccer star signed on as an ambassador. On June 1, The King’s Foundation shared that the retired soccer star was taking on the job and recently visited the monarch at Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire to learn more about the organization and check out some of the charity’s educational programs at workshops. The King’s Foundation offers educational courses for around 15,000 students each year, as well as health and well-being programs for another 2,000 people annually.

Other offerings include regeneration projects across the U.K. and overseas to revitalize communities and historic buildings.

“I’m excited to be working with The King’s Foundation and to have the opportunity to help raise awareness of the charity’s work. I’ve always been keen to help young people to expand their horizons and I’m particularly looking forward to supporting the Foundation’s education programs and its efforts to ensure young people have greater access to nature,” Beckham said in a statement at the time.

King Charles (center) poses with (from third left) Penny Lancaster, Rod Stewart, David Beckham, Sienna Miller (fourth right), Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful at The King’s Foundation Awards on June 11, 2024.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty

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On June 11, The King’s Foundation Awards included live demonstrations of some of the charity’s educational programs like furniture making, woodworking and embroidery, plus architecture and placemaking work. King Charles spent time speaking to students and ambassadors to learn more about how the foundation has made a difference,

The first cycle of the awards featured nine categories, and the monarch personally presented The King Charles III Harmony Award to Ban Ki-moon, the former United Nations Secretary-General. The special award recognizes an individual’s long-term commitment to the mission of The King’s Foundation.

Ban Ki-moon (left) and King Charles at The King’s Foundation Awards on June 11, 2024.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty

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David Beckham. Photo: Victoria Beckham/Instagram

Saturday appears to be abs day in the Beckham household!

On Saturday, June 22, David Beckham posted a series of videos on his Instagram Stories of himself using a pull-up bar to sculpt his abs by doing crunches.

The soccer icon, 49, performed his workout shirtless, with his muscles and tattoos on full display. He wore only navy blue shorts, turquoise sneakers and tube socks.

Beckham tagged coach Bobby Rich in his social media post, thanking him for the toning workout.

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David Beckham in 2024.David Beckham/Instagram

Despite no longer playing soccer professionally, Beckham makes it a habit to stay in shape. Back in April, he posted a picture his wife Victoria Beckham took of him working out.

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“Can’t beat a little down lighting Thanks to my lighting technician @victoriabeckham,” he captioned the photo, showing off his well-lit abs thanks to the former Spice Girl’s assistance.

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Beckham has been outspoken about his time on the soccer field since retiring from the sport in 2013.

He told PEOPLE in February about the soccer memory from his career that still gives him goosebumps.

David Beckham in 2024.David Beckham/Instagram

“I have so many incredible memories of the Champions League,” Beckham said, referring to when he played for Manchester United. “With Manchester United, 1999 will always be incredibly special given that we won the Treble, something no other club had done before.”

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Beckham continued, “I can’t believe it’s 25 years ago this year. I remember that final so clearly, it gives me goosebumps thinking about it now.”

“To win the Champions League with that group of players who I’d grown up with — it doesn’t get much better than that,” he added.

Whether they’re on the red carpet, on vacation or hanging out at home, the power couple has made a habit of fashionably coordinating their clothing

Victoria and David Beckham. Photo: Victoria Beckham Instagram

Victoria and David Beckham are twin flames with twin senses of style.

Over the years, the longtime power couple has made a habit of wearing matching outfits, from their wedding attire in 1999 to their more casual outfits today. And while Posh and Becks always manage to look fabulous together, their clothing choices haven’t always come without fashion risks.

During an appearance on The Tonight Show in 2021, Victoria joked about the funkier ‘fits from the early days of her relationship with David. “We didn’t do it that much but every time we did, it was very well-documented and will just not leave me alone, let me tell you,” she told Jimmy Fallon on his talk show.

“I think it was a naïveté then. We didn’t know about fashion. We were just having fun with it, which, to be honest with you, is kind of the way it should be.”

With decades of marriage under their belt and four kids, the singer and retired footballer continue to express their love in synchronized style. Look back on some of their epic coordinating moments from over the years.

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Hot or Not?

David and Victoria Beckham.Justin Goff\UK Press via Getty

Back in their earlier days of coupledom, the Beckhams channeled their inner spies and donned sleek leather looks for a night out in London. While their matching getups certainly appeared cool at the moment, Victoria remembers the outfits in a less-than-favorable light. She recalled their fashion faux pas in October 2022, during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

“We were wearing Gucci [and] it was a Versace dinner, which is inappropriate in itself,” the fashion designer said. Still, she added that there was a wholesome aspect to their ensembles: “We really thought about it and there was a naïveté to it that was just so sweet.”

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Blue Jean Babes

Victoria and David Beckham. Dave Benett/Getty

The ’90s rocked on with more matching attire, though they opted for something slightly more subtle while attending a Whitney Houston concert. The duo wore their own styles of black tops, but they kept their jeans the same exact shade of blue.

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Bride & Groom

DAVID & VICTORIA BECKHAM. Twitter

The Beckhams kicked off their wedding festivities in white but quickly changed into eggplant for their reception event. They even put baby Brooklyn – then just 4 months old – in a purple set of his own.

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White Hot

David and Victoria Beckham.Kevin Winter/Getty

Looking angelic as ever, the Spice Girl and her professional footballer looked heavenly in white at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards. At this point in their relationship, the Beckhams were raising two boys and navigating both of their careers, but they still made time for stylish date nights.

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On the Carpet

David and Victoria Beckham. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Fast forward 11 years and two more kids later, when the iconic duo donned white once again for the Met Gala in 2014. With a bit more subtlety than their previous twin looks, Victoria and David’s classy black-tie wear fit the evening’s theme of “Charles James: Beyond Fashion.”

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His & Hers

David and Victoria Beckham. Darren Gerrish/Darren Gerrish/WireImage

David inspired smart style when his former fashion label, Kent & Curwen, produced a collection inspired by the British TV series Peaky Blinders. The retired Manchester United star donned a dark grey coat to contrast against his wife’s heather gray blazer during London Fashion Week in 2019.

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Synced Up

David and Victoria Beckham.David Beckham/Instagram

In honor of their 22nd wedding anniversary, David shared a carousel of matching moments with his style-savvy wife. In one rare snap, the Beckhams wore khakis and white t-shirts and still managed to look radiant.

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All Together Now

The Beckham Family.David Beckham/Instagram

David’s anniversary tribute also featured a group photo with their four kids, showing that fun fashion runs in the family. In the snapshot, Mom and Dad wear the same black pajamas as their sons Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo and their daughter, Harper Seven.

“22 years later, still matching outfits 😂,” David captioned his post. “Happy anniversary love u so much and thank you for giving me our amazing kids so we can all wear the same 😂”

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On the Same Wave

Victoria and David Beckham. Victoria Beckham/Instagram

“Looks like I inspired @davidbeckham again!!! 😂” Victoria wrote on Instagram in 2022, captioning a summery photo of the two in coral-toned outfits. “matchy matchy 😂😂😂x kisses.”

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Double Denim

Victoria and David Beckham. Victoria Beckham Instagram

Victoria playfully nodded to their past coordinating looks when she shared another twin moment. The longtime pair wore head-to-toe denim as they hung out at home in 2023.

“I thought those days were over,” the fashion designer wrote alongside the photo, which she added to her Instagram Story. Teasingly, she added, “I got dressed first fyi!!!”

The former English soccer star was “delighted” to be a presenter at this year’s BAFTA Awards

Michael J. Fox and David Beckham. Photo: Carlo Paloni/BAFTA/Getty

Even the stars can be starstruck!

David Beckham, the retired English soccer star, didn’t hold back how excited he was to meet actor Michael J. Fox at this weekend’s BAFTA Awards in London.

“I cannot believe I got to meet Michael J. Fox ❤️ and also a little starstruck to meet so many talented people that I’ve watched on the big screen at @bafta tonight,” Beckham, 48, wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of him grinning ear-to-ear alongside the 62-year-old Fox.

“Delighted to present the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer award to Savannah Leaf, Shirley O’Connor & Medb Riordan for Earth Mama,” the six-time Premier League champion also wrote in the post’s caption.

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Michael J. Fox and David Beckham.Carlo Paloni/BAFTA/Getty

Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, attended the BAFTAs with his wife of 35 years, Tracy Pollan, and received a standing ovation when he took the stage to present the award for best film at the awards ceremony to close out the night.

Beckham later shared the photo of him and Fox again on his Instagram stories, telling his followers that he was over the moon to have met the Back to the Future star in person.

“Sorry have to post again I haven’t been this starstruck in a while,” Beckham wrote in a caption above the photo of him and Fox smiling.

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David Beckham.Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Gett

Beckham is one of the most famous English athletes in history, having become a familiar face in advertisement campaigns following the end of his playing career. The former Manchester United star, who shares four kids with wife Victoria Beckham, most recently appeared in a Super Bowl ad alongside Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer.

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But Beckham’s familiarity with A-listers doesn’t mean he’s not giddy when he meets Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Besides posting back-to-back photos with Fox, Beckham also shared a photograph of himself posing with Earth Mama director Savanah Leaf, as well as a photo of him sitting near Poor Things star Emma Stone and Maestro actor Bradley Cooper during the awards show.

“Amazing night celebrating so many incredible people,” Beckham wrote

MEGHAN Markle is “an agent of poison” and “remorseless in her hatred”, claimed a royal expert.

Royal biographer Tom Bower claimed the Duchess of Sussex is ruthless once she decides someone “should be neutralised and destroyed”.

The commentator, who is famous for his criticism of the Sussexes, sat down with Sun Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson on the Royal Exclusive Show.

He made some sharp remarks about his opinion on Meghan’s fractured family relationships.

“Meghan is an agent of poison, she’s able to destroy relationships and when she cultivates them it’s always for her own good, her own purpose,” Mr Bower claimed.

“She’s not actually someone who’s got any generosity of spirit and it is really one of the great sadnesses of this saga, that Meghan has destroyed the relationship between Harry and his family, just as she has destroyed the relationship, with not only her father but also her half-sister.”

Meghan’s dad Thomas has been estranged from his daughter since suffering two heart attacks on the eve of her wedding to Harry.

The 80-year-old was unable to walk her down the aisle, and they’ve not been in contact since.

Further turmoil between the pair erupted after Thomas posed for paparazzi pictures ahead of Harry and Meghan tying the knot.

He has since admitted they were a mistake and done his best to sincerely apologise.
Hello, viewers, and welcome back to “Royal Exclusive.” Today, we’re delving into the turbulent relationship between Meghan Markle and her father, Thomas Markle, with insights from royal biographer Tom Bower. This discussion will shed light on the ongoing tension and unanswered questions surrounding the Sussexes and their estranged family ties.

Tom Bower on Thomas Markle

Tom Bower expresses deep sympathy for Thomas Markle, describing him as a decent and hardworking man who was a dedicated father to Meghan. According to Bower, Thomas Markle has been treated appallingly by his daughter, a sentiment echoed by many who have observed the family dynamics. Living in a modest cabin in New Mexico, Thomas Markle is left to wonder why he has been abandoned by Meghan and Harry.

Meghan Markle’s Behavior

Bower portrays Meghan as someone who has a history of “ghosting” people, including her father. This behavior, he suggests, stems from a pattern of cultivating relationships for personal gain and discarding them when they no longer serve her purpose. Bower points to incidents from Meghan’s childhood, where she allegedly gave the silent treatment to friends, as indicative of her broader relationship strategies.

The relationship between Meghan and her father took a significant hit around the time of her wedding to Prince Harry. Thomas Markle’s involvement in staged paparazzi photos and his subsequent heart attack created a media frenzy. Bower argues that Thomas was left without support from the palace and his daughter during this stressful period, contributing to the estrangement.

Bower also highlights the role of Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, suggesting that she may have contributed to the negative atmosphere. Despite Doria’s more prominent support from the palace, Thomas Markle found himself isolated and under siege by journalists.

According to Bower, Meghan and Harry have shown little regard for Thomas Markle’s well-being. He describes them as indifferent to whether Thomas is “alive or dead,” focusing solely on their interests. This detachment, he suggests, contradicts their public image of compassion and generosity.

As Thomas Markle turns 80 and faces serious health issues, questions arise about whether Meghan and Harry will ever reconcile with him. Bower believes it’s unlikely, given the Sussexes’ current stance and their focus on moving forward without addressing past family issues.

The ongoing saga between Meghan Markle and her father, Thomas Markle, remains a poignant reminder of the complexities and challenges within the Sussexes’ family relationships. Tom Bower’s insights offer a critical perspective on the dynamics at play, emphasizing the deep-seated issues that continue to shape public perceptions of the royal couple.

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