Meghan Markle once revealed what she calls her husband Prince Harry when he is at home during an appearance on American TV – much to the delight of TV host James Corden who mocked the prince
We all know them as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – or the more formal Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
But it seems when they are in the privacy of their own home, the couple have very different names for each other. Meghan once let slip the other moniker she sometimes uses for her husband – and it saw him get mocked by one of his celebrity friends.
It came in 2021 when Harry appeared on an episode of the Late Late Show with James Corden and the pair took a bus tour around LA. At one point, James video calls Meghan and she spots Harry in the background and asks him: “Haz, how is your tour of LA going?”, revealing his nickname.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the ESPYs last week(
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Later James, a pal of Harry’s, mocked: “Haz! I didn’t know we were calling you Haz!” cried Corden. To which Harry quipped: “Well you aren’t my wife.”
It’s not the only time Meghan has referred to Harry by a nickname. She also used it during an appearance on The Ellen Show, when she began to discuss the amazing bond between her children and revealed her nickname for Harry. She said: “He [Archie] loves being a big brother. Everyone tells you, someone told H and I, you have one kid as a hobby, two children is parenting.”
And then in his autobiography Spare, Harry revealed the nicknames he and brother William use for each other. Throughout the book, he refers to his older brother as Willy with William calling his younger sibling Harold. Prince Harry’s real name is rarely used and his surname even less so.
Prince Harry appearing on the Late Late Show with James Corden in 2021(
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His full title is Prince Henry Charles Albert David, Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton, Baron Kilkeel, formerly Prince Harry of Wales. When Harry served in the army, he was known as Harry Wales, and even gave his son Archie a middle name after himself; Harry’s son – Harrison.
Meanwhile, similar to Harry, Meghan’s real first name is also not Meghan. When she was born, she was officially called Rachel Meghan but has used her middle name, which her parents have called her since birth. All of her friends call her Meghan, with many also referring to her as Megs in interviews. But ironically Rachel was the name of her popular character in her hit legal drama Suits.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle changed their kids’ names on their royal website – ending a 64-year – old royal naming tradition.
The couple hit headlines when they launched their new site sussex.com and fans saw little Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie’s names get a makeover too. Instead of being known as Mountbatten-Windsors, Archie and Lilibet took the surname Sussex following King Charles’ Coronation. The new look website replaced their old Archwell site.
The surname Mountbatten-Windsor was decreed by the Privy Counsel – the official advisors to the late Queen Elizabeth II – in 1960 and applied to male-line descendants of Her Majesty and Prince Philip. A source told The Times : “The reality behind the new site is very simple — it’s a hub for the work the Sussexes do and it reflects the fact the family have, since the King’s coronation, the same surname for the first time. That’s a big deal for any family. It represents their unification and it’s a proud moment.”
Meghan and Harry’s decision to use their children’s royal titles on their website was branded as “surprising” at the time. It divided fan and sparked a royal row accusing them of boasting of their links to the Royal Family. The main homepage welcomes visitors to the site of “The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, The Duke & Duchess of Sussex” and features a special coat of arms designed for Meghan. The site also has detailed bios for each of the couple.
Harry’s reads: “Prince Harry lives in California with his wife Meghan, and their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.” While Meghan’s says: “Meghan lives in California with her husband and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.” And according to a royal source, mentioning their children by referring to them as Prince and Princess has caused ‘surprise’.
Archie, five, and three-year-old Lilibet weren’t given prince/princess or HRH titles at birth as they were not at the time grandchildren of the monarch. When Charles became King in September 2022, Archie and Lilibet became the grandchildren of a Monarch which changed their status. It was then revealed last March, when Lilibet was christened, that the children would be given Prince and Princess titles.
What can Meghan Markle do to Prince Harry if they divorce?
Remember Paul McCartney and Heather Mills?
To start with, they seemed a fabulous couple. So in love, so radiant. He was a British National treasure, and she was a ‘philanthropist.’ Together, they’d be unstoppable.
Except, she was bat shit crazy and an opportunist of the highest order.
When they inevitably divorced, she put Paul and his family through hell. She told the court, among other things, that at night, when she needed the toilet, he took her prosthetic leg from her and made her crawl to the bathroom!
There are some certainties in life. Taxes, death, and the fact that not a SINGLE Brit would ever believe Paul capable of such a vile act. If you’re going to make up a lie, at least fabricate a more believable one.
H&M’s divorce will play out exactly the same way.
But, thanks to Harry’s own stupidity in writing that book, MM will have lots more ammunition than Mills did.
‘He was always high on drugs, and he’d become violent. I feared for mine and my children’s safety.’
‘He made us targets of the Taliban.’
‘He was so full of hatred for his family that I believe he used me as his ticket out.’
There will be stories (lies) that will make our toes curl.
At least Paul had remained dignified and silent all along, so when shit hit the fan, there was no doubt as to who people (and the courts) believed. Heather Mills had no choice but to slither away into obscurity, with her millions.
But, Harry has paved his road with so many land mines, that they’ll be blowing up left, right and centre as he clumsily navigates his way out of the mess. He will deserve every bit of it.
In a dramatic twist, Meghan Markle is reportedly furious as a potential divorce plot goes up in smoke after Prince Harry’s secret midnight call to Kate Middleton. Rumors suggest that Harry, possibly second-guessing their move to the United States, reached out to his sister-in-law for advice. According to sources, Harry believes Kate is wise and sought her counsel during a difficult time in his marriage.
An insider revealed to Heat magazine that Princess Catherine believes the ongoing feud between the Kensingtons and the Sussexes is largely Meghan’s fault. Kate reportedly feels terrible about the strained relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family, attributing much of the discord to Meghan. While Kate hasn’t directly called Harry, she has strategically communicated through royal aides to express her concerns about Harry’s treatment and the ongoing drama.
This clandestine communication has reportedly reached Meghan, who is livid about Kate’s involvement. Meghan thinks Kate has no right to interfere in her marriage, but sources claim Meghan herself has previously meddled in Kate and William’s relationship by spreading rumors about an alleged affair between William and another woman, Rose Hanbury.
Despite Meghan’s anger, Kate’s intentions seem to be rooted in kindness. She wants to help Harry reconsider his life choices and ensure he knows he has supporters if he ever decides to return to the royal fold. Acting as a mediator when Charles and William no longer speak to Harry, Kate hopes to mend the rift without directly confronting Meghan.
The transatlantic grapevine has not been kind to Meghan, with rumors circulating that she and Harry had a huge fight over Kate’s stunning appearance in a golden dress. When Harry expressed admiration for a photo of Kate in the dress, Meghan reportedly stormed out in a fit of jealousy. This led to Meghan’s own attempt to capture attention by wearing a controversial red gown at a veterans’ dinner, an outfit deemed inappropriate for the occasion.
As tensions rise, Meghan’s plans for a potential separation seem increasingly uncertain. Kate’s wisdom and subtle influence on Harry could thwart Meghan’s efforts to manipulate the situation. With Meghan working overtime to control the narrative, the saga between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family continues to unfold, marked by jealousy, strategic moves, and unresolved tensions.
At the age of 12, Harper Beckham – the youngest daughter of famous stars David Beckham
And Victoria is increasingly beautiful, looking like a young lady of a powerful family.
Since birth, Harper has always received great attention.
Harper Seven Beckham was born in 2011 and is the only daughter in the Beckham family.
Therefore, Harper’s every “move” always receives much more attention than his three brothers, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.
Dubbed the “Hollywood princess”, little Harper is pampered and cared for by her parents.
While David Beckham is a father who is “addicted” to his daughter, Victoria also became a close friend of Harper.
The youngest daughter of the superstar couple has repeatedly caused “internet fever” because of her pure and lovely beauty like a little angel.
As soon as she was born, Harper Beckham was included in the list of the most famous children in the world by leading magazines.
The beauty and life of the Beckham family’s youngest daughter are always hotly discussed topics across social networking platforms.
Recently, in a photo taken with Nicola Peltz – the wife of Brooklyn Beckham’s eldest brother, Harper surprised everyone by appearing with a beautiful and arrogant beauty
Even somewhat overwhelming her famous sister-in-law.
Being in puberty, Harper has begun to change.
Her parents always closely monitor and are careful in educating her during this period.
“Girls start to pay more attention to their appearance, for example, they pay attention to the gap between their teeth or a new mole that appears.
Whenever she feels insecure about her appearance, I take these Celebrities with similar characteristics are used as examples
So that children understand that it is not necessary to change themselves to feel better.
There are people who are successful because of their differences, like their two front teeth having gaps between them.
How a famous mole appears on the face,” Ms. Beck confided
Her mother is a famous fashion designer and her father is a former football player, so Harper had the opportunity to be exposed to luxury fashion from an early age.
At the age of 12, she often prioritizes clothes with minimalist, gentle patterns and sports shoes.
Unlike her mother’s rebellion when she was young, Harper’s style is more mature and serious
Once criticized for her chubby appearance, Harper has now successfully lost weight and had a perfect “transformation”.
The girl confidently appeared before the media with a tall figure, delicate face and sweet, pure beauty.
Currently, Harper Seven Beckham is pursuing her studies at Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts.
The girl followed her parents and her older brother Cruz (18 years old) to the US to live when Inter Miami Football Club, president and co-owner of David Beckham
Successfully recruited superstar Messi, and also let Victoria Beckham develop a career in fashion design.
As the only daughter in a globally famous family, Harper’s life always makes many people curious.
Inheriting genes from her mother, Harper was passionate about makeup and painting from a young age
And also soon showed her fashion talent by mixing her own clothes without needing advice from her parents.
OMG! King Charles BRUTAL CHESS MOVE DESTROYS Meghan’s Greedy Royal Return Dream Completely.
Hold on tight, because it appears that King Charles has executed a ruthless chess move that has completely shattered Meghan Markle’s hopes of returning to the royal fold.
As the Duchess of Sussex celebrated her 42nd birthday, there was a noticeable absence of any public birthday message from the royal family.
Hold on tight, because it appears that King Charles has executed a ruthless chess move that has completely shattered Meghan Markle’s hopes of returning to the royal fold.
As the Duchess of Sussex celebrated her 42nd birthday, there was a noticeable absence of any public birthday message from the royal family.
The shade is real!
The relationship between Meghan and the royals is in a state of deep turmoil, according to royal expert Eric Schiffer.
In the past, even after stepping down from their royal duties, Meghan would still receive well wishes from the royal family on her birthday.
The official social media accounts of the royal family would post celebratory messages, but this year, there was complete silence.
The lack of any birthday greetings speaks volumes about the current state of their relationship.
Schiffer pulls no punches as he suggests that the British royal family continues to suffer from extreme emotional pain caused by the actions of the Sussexes, and these effects are long-lasting.
Any hopes of a fairytale-like return to the royal family are nothing more than wishful thinking at this point.
It is evident that the shockwaves created by Meghan and Harry’s numerous allegations against the firm have deeply divided the royal ranks.
From the explosive Oprah interview to the publication of Prince Harry’s book, “Spur,” the couple’s actions have widened the rift.
However, there may be a silver lining to this situation, as royal expert Kinsey Schofield points out.
The lack of public acknowledgment from the royal family in response to Meghan’s birthday could indicate that they are finally standing up against the selfish and destructive behavior exhibited by Harry and Meghan.
It is understandable that the royals would want to distance themselves from the drama and negativity caused by the Sussexes.
With each passing day, the chances of Meghan and Harry making a royal return seem increasingly slim.
King Charles has made his move, effectively shattering Meghan’s hopes of a greedy royal comeback.
It is now time for the Sussexes to face the consequences of their actions and come to terms with the reality of their strained relationship with the royal family.
What are your thoughts on this news?
King Charles issued a bold and definitive statement:
—“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be returning as working members of the Royal Family but will remain much loved members of the family”—
Prince Harry and Markle’s lengthy biographies were removed from the Royal website and replaced by one short joint bio that features their names and titles.
The biographies of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were completely erased.
The move by King Charles came as reports surfaced that The Sussexes are interested in being part-time working royals as two of their relatives recover
from serious illnesses.
Harry and Meghan hoped they might be asked to become working royals on their own terms.
The fact that 2 senior royals are seriously down at the moment rekindled their hopes.
The Sussexes saw this dreadful situation as an opportunity for rapproachment & a chance to return to London.
This move by the ailing King protects Prince William and the Monarchy with a terse, firm and abrupt official announcement.
Princess Kate and Prince William issue personal message to Princess Anne after royal’s return
The Prince and Princess of Wales have issued a personal message to Princess Anne after her return to royal duties.
The Princess Royal returned to royal duties on Friday
The Prince and Princess of Wales have issued a personal message to Princess Anne after her return to royal duties.
Princess Anne undertook her first engagement since being involved in an incident with a horse that left her in hospital for five days.
The royal couple wrote on social media: “Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon! W & C x”
Kate and William were reacting to photographs of Princess Anne during her first engagement since being released from hospital.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have issued a personal message to Princess Anne after her return to royal duties.
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Anne visited the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucester on Friday.
The RDA is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year and Her Royal Highness has been the Patron of the RDA since November 1971.
The Princess Royal took on the role of President of the organisation in March 1986.
Helena Vega Lozano, chair of RDA UK, stated that Anne shared a brief insight into the incident that left her in hospital.
The Princess Royal returned to royal duties on Frida
Vega said: “As soon as she got out of the car she said: ‘I can’t remember a single thing about it.’”
The royal spent five days in hospital before being discharged on Friday June 28th
.In June, Anne’s husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, said that his wife was “recovering slowly” following the accident, and went on to praise the medical staff who looked after her at Southmead Hospital.
A statement released from Buckingham Palace on June 24 regarding Anne’s injury said: “The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening.
The royal spent five days in hospital before being discharged on Friday June 28th
The Princess Royal took on the role of President of the organisation in March 1986.
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“Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery.
“The King has been kept closely informed and joins the whole Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to the Princess for a speedy recovery.”
Following the incident, Buckingham Palace confirmed that on doctor’s advice, Anne’s engagements would be cancelled until further notice.
Anne was unable to carry out a scheduled trip to Canada following the injuries.
Loose Women took an awkward turn on Tuesday as Coleen Nolan made a cheeky Ruth Langsford Christmas outfit dig on the hit ITV lunchtime chat show
Loose Women took an awkward turn on Tuesday as Coleen Nolan made a cheeky Ruth Langsford Christmas outfit dig.
During the latest episode, the panellists were discussing the subject: “Are older people portrayed unfairly on TV?” to which Coleen, 58, said: “Well, when I turned 50… I instantly felt invisible and even now, I feel I have to…”
uth, 63, was quick to interject as she joked: “What, in that jacket? Even in that jacket?” to which Coleen, who was wearing a green blazer, said: “Well that’s why I’m wearing it! At least I don’t look like a Brillo pad!”
Ruth, who was wearing a silver sparkly outfit, saw the funny side as she exclaimed: “Touché, touché!” Janet Street-Porter then got involved, saying: “That’s because before we came on air, I said that Ruth’s skirt reminded me of the great new scourer I got for three-for-one at the supermarket!”
Loose Women took an awkward turn on Tuesday as Coleen Nolan made a cheeky Ruth Langsford Christmas outfit dig(
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Standing up to show off her outfit in full, Ruth joked: “That’s what I have to put up with, people! Yes, it’s bullying in the workplace!” However, things then took a nicer turn as Janet, 76, added: “But honestly, Ruth, your outfit proves you can wear anything because it looks great!”
Coleen then made another cheeky remark about scouring pads to which Ruth jokingly warned: “You’re in trouble today, we will have to take a break now, I’ll be having words with them!” It’s been a busy week for Coleen as she was hilariously left gobsmacked on Monday’s Good Morning Britain as she was grilled about The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls.
The powerful show sees Coleen and Ashley Banjo take on a new troupe of celebrities as they prepare to bare all on stage during a group dance to raise awareness of important cancer checks. This year, Julia Bradbury, Sherrie Hewson, Gemma Collins, Vanessa Bauer, Victoria Ekanoye, Paul Burrell, Ashley Cain, Ben Cohen, Ella Vaday and Pete Wicks join the line-up as they each share their personal reasons for wanting to raise awareness of cancer.
Coleen then made another cheeky remark about scouring pads to which Ruth jokingly warned: “You’re in trouble today!”(
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On Monday’s GMB, Coleen said: “It’s to raise awareness and you hope that’s what it is doing. But every year we get messages after the show to say, ‘while we were watching, I checked myself, I went to the doctors and it was or it wasn’t’. It just reminds people to check themselves all the time!”
Host, Ed Balls, then cheekily asked: “And are you always surprised by what you see?,” to which Coleen replied: “What do you mean? During the show? I mean, I try not to look!
You know what, it’s funny because I’ve done it so much now but that moment in the show I still dread every single year. I still only do it, in that moment. I don’t do it any other time apart from the show.”
Ed then asked: “Do you look away?,” to which Coleen replied: “It’s not that I look away, I’ve just never looked! I’ve never actually looked! People go: ‘Oh, so you know, what’s Ashley like?’ and I go: ‘I don’t know, I’ve never looked! It’s just not a thing I do!’ I swear to God I don’t, I really really don’t.”
The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle has reportedly attempted to have a meeting scheduled with King Charles III so she can challenge him on the rules she has to follow as a former Royal
Meghan Markle reportedly “wants answers” from King Charles about use of her royal title an expert has claimed.
Royal commentator Neil Sean has made claims that both Meghan and Prince Harry “don’t understand why” they have been subjected to different rules to other members of the Royal Family despite stepping away from their official duties nearly four years ago. The couple’s bid to also become financially independent from the Royals saw them sign multimillion-dollar contracts with Netflix and Spotify.
But now according to Neil, Meghan has questions she wants the King to answer and has allegedly even tried to arrange a meeting with him to discuss key issues she has found prominent since she joined the family. Speaking on his YouTube channel he said: ” Meghan Markle wants some answers from His Majesty the King. She tried to set up a meeting with him, she sent him a letter and wanted a one to one to explain exactly the problems she’s encountered ever since becoming a member of the British monarchy.”
Meghan has ‘questions’ about the rules she has to follow(
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He continued: “The thing that really riles Meghan is that Fergie pops up on things like the ITV daytime show This Morning, Loose Women and billing herself as the Duchess of York, selling books and possibly doing adverts all under the Royal Family. Meghan and Harry seemingly don’t understand why it’s a different rule for her.”
Neil’s dialogue comes after reports Meghan allegedly has plans to write a book about her life much the same as her mother-in-law Princess Diana did when she released Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words. The novel would be expected to not only cover her glamorous life in Hollywood but also her time spent in the Royal Family and details of all of the arguments and drama.
Meghan will reportedly release a book detailing her time with the Royals(
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The book is rumoured to be part of the four-book deal she and Harry signed with publishers Penguin Random House. The same deal saw Harry release his hard-hitting memoir Spare at the start of 2023. The couple are also expected to release a ‘wellness’ offering.
A Hollywood agent told The Mail on Sunday: “I would find it surprising if Meghan didn’t publish her own story, to be honest. Spare is clearly Prince Harry’s chance to tell his, but hers is equally compelling. I mean, how many actresses end up marrying a Prince? If she’s harbouring political ambitions it would make even more sense.”
Princess Diana described Prince Harry’s birth as the moment her marriage “went down the drain”—while an authorized biography of King Charles III said that at that time he cut off friends his wife believed were “conspiring against her.”
Charles and Diana’s perspectives both appear to frame the period around the Duke of Sussex’s birth as a pivotal moment during which relations broke down, but their accounts of how it happened were markedly different.
The princess described the pair as being “very, very close” in the weeks before the birth, while the marriage collapsed afterwards. But she had been suspicious that Charles was secretly in love with Camilla, now the Queen Consort, since before her wedding.
Princess Diana holds baby Prince Harry alongside King Charles III at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, in London, on September 16, 1984, a day after his birth. Diana described Harry’s birth as the…JOHN SHELLEY COLLECTION/AVALON/GETTY IMAGES
Meanwhile, a 1994 book that the king gave interviews for, said Charles struggled to cope with Diana’s “swings of mood” and ostracized friends in an effort to placate her.
The comparison, including both the similarities and differences, provides key insight into one of the most talked about eras of Charles’ life as he prepares for his coronation on May 6.
The collapse of Diana and Charles’ marriage has been thrown back into the spotlight in recent years through a series of dramatizations, including the Netflix series The Crown.
Prince Harry has also made frequent references to his mother’s experiences in explaining his own feelings about the monarchy, telling Apple TV series The Me You Can’t See: “I’ve got a hell of a lot of my mum in me.”
Most of all, though, for many in Britain and America Diana is still the prism through which Charles and Camilla’s relationship is perceived even as they approach their coronation as King and Queen Consort.
Princess Diana’s Account to Andrew Morton
Princess Diana described her struggles with bulimia, her suspicions about Camilla and the collapse of her marriage in tapes she secretly recorded for biographer Andrew Morten’s 1992 book Diana: Her True Story.
At the time, her involvement was kept secret, but later editions published after her death included the full transcript of her comments.
Diana told Morton: “Then between William and Harry being born it is total darkness. I can’t remember much, I’ve blotted it out, it was such pain. However, Harry appeared by a miracle.
“We were very, very close to each other the six weeks before Harry was born, the closest we’ve ever, ever been and ever will be.
“Then suddenly as Harry was born it just went bang, our marriage, the whole thing went down the drain.”
Prince Harry was born in September 1984, three years after their wedding at St Paul’s Cathedral, in July, 1981.
The princess didn’t go into specifics, but did say she at one stage spoke to the queen, who suggested her bulimia was the cause of the problems in her relationship, while Diana felt it was instead a symptom.
King Charles III’s Perspective in 1994 Book
Two years after Diana: Her True Story, Charles’ perspective on the marriage came out via the authorized book The Prince of Wales: A Biography, by the journalist Jonathan Dimbleby. It was based on interviews with the prince and his friends, as well as his archive of letters and diaries, which Charles granted access to.
“While she was pregnant with Prince Harry and for six months after his birth,” Dimbleby wrote, “the Princess made no further official visits abroad, preferring to stay at home with her very small children.
“For much of the time they lived within the shell of a normal marriage, though they still lacked the intimacy and mutual understanding without which the relationship could not grow.
“As they shared no common interests there was little to talk about except the mundane arrangements that are necessary when two people share the same roof.
“The Princess had dispensed with the services of her psychiatrist, saying that she was better. However, her swings of mood continued, and there were periods of distress that were exhausting to both of them.”
The account appears to alight on the same general time period as a moment of schism between them, however, the book conveys none of Diana’s sense that there had been a period of intense closeness leading up to the birth.
By contrast, Charles appeared to feel that he was pressured to cut off friends and close confidantes who Diana did not trust and the book conveys a sense that the king and those around him felt the princess was not acting rationally.
Princess Diana with Prince Harry on holiday in Majorca, Spain, in August 1988. Diana said Harry’s birth was the moment her marriage to Charles ‘went down the drain.’JOHN SHELLEY COLLECTION/AVALON/GETTY IMAGES
“At these times,” Dimbleby wrote, “the Princess still appeared to believe not only that the Prince’s friends were conspiring against her, but that their very presence in her life was corroding their marriage.
“She clearly believed that a number of his oldest friends and advisers including distinguished figures in public life, were, as she put it, ‘oilers,’ sycophants whose influence on his judgement was malign.
“One by one, friends who in some cases he had known since childhood found themselves suddenly expelled.
“From a mixture of embarrassment and loyalty to his wife, the prince evidently could not bring himself to explain his action to them, with the result that they discovered what was happening only when the phone calls stopped, the letters ceased to flow and the invitations to Highgrove and Balmoral failed to arrive.”
According to the book, friends including Nicholas Soames, grandson to wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, were hurt “more deeply than they at the time would admit.”
“Apparently in the hope of securing his wife’s peace of mind,” the biography read, “the Prince was even known to have surrendered his labrador, Harvey, at the Princess’ insistence, but for no reason that anyone could fathom.
“It was to no avail: though they both still tried and though there were interludes of happiness, neither of them was able to reach across the gulf that separated them.”
Aftermath of the Two Biographies
After Morton’s book came out, Charles and Diana separated in 1992 during what Queen Elizabeth II would later describe as her “annus horribilis,” or horrible year.
Dimbleby’s 1994 book came together with a TV interview the same year in which Charles admitted on camera that he had cheated on Diana with Camilla, though he said he had been faithful “until it became irretrievably broken down, us both having tried.”
Then in 1995, Diana agreed to her own sit down interview with BBC Panorama in which she famously said: “There were three of us in this marriage so it was a bit crowded.”
The couple formally divorced in 1996, a year before the princess died in a Paris car crash in August 1997.
Meghan Markle sets the record straight on rumors that she made Kate Middleton cry during Sunday’s ‘Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special.’
The Duchess of Sussex says that it was actually the reverse and that Middleton apologized and sent her flowers. Markle also told Winfrey about why she didn’t feel protected by the royal institution.
This excerpt details Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she addressed a particular incident that was misrepresented in the media.
Meghan clarified that contrary to the tabloids’ portrayal of her making Kate Middleton cry before her wedding to Prince Harry, it was actually the other way around. Meghan mentioned that while the confrontation over flower girl dresses did happen, it was Kate who made her cry, though Kate later apologized with flowers and a note.
Meghan emphasized that her intention was not to disparage Kate but to highlight how she felt unprotected by the royal institution. She expressed her frustration about being blamed for something that did not happen and how those close to the wedding knew the truth but did not speak up. Meghan also shared that she was often told to stay silent, losing her voice as a member of the royal family. Despite everything, Meghan stated she holds no ill feelings towards Kate and underscored the importance of understanding the truth without fostering unnecessary polarity.
In her candid interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle set the record straight on a long-standing tabloid tale involving her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton. Meghan recounted an incident that took place in 2018, during the preparations for her wedding to Prince Harry. Contrary to media reports that she had made Kate cry over a disagreement about flower girl dresses, Meghan revealed that it was actually Kate who had made her cry. Meghan explained that while the incident did upset her, Kate had taken responsibility, apologized, and even brought her flowers and a note to make amends.
Meghan emphasized that her intention in sharing this story was not to disparage Kate, but to highlight a broader issue—her sense of feeling unprotected by the royal institution. She expressed her frustration at being blamed for an incident that not only did she not cause, but that had actually happened to her. Despite this, the palace and the media perpetuated a false narrative, which added to her distress during an already challenging time leading up to her wedding.
Meghan also spoke about the pressure she felt to stay silent on many issues while she was a member of the royal family. She mentioned that she was forced to close her personal Instagram account and was often denied the opportunity to speak out, even when high-profile media personalities sought interviews with her. This silencing contributed to her feeling of losing her voice and autonomy.
Despite these challenges, Meghan made it clear that she harbors no ill feelings towards Kate. She expressed her hope that the truth about the incident would be understood and stressed the importance of not fostering unnecessary divisions. Meghan’s message was one of reconciliation and clarity, underscoring that it is possible to support both her and Kate without resorting to an adversarial mindset.
This interview segment provides a glimpse into the personal struggles Meghan faced within the royal family and highlights her desire for the truth to be known, without causing harm to others. It is a call for empathy and understanding, urging people to look beyond tabloid sensationalism and recognize the complex human emotions involved.
