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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle show a complete lack of “awareness” and “concern” for the Princess of Wales, according to a royal commentator.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were brutally savaged by a royal commentator who claimed their latest interview showed a total “lack of concern” for the Royal Family.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared on CBS’s Sunday Morning, where they announced their new project – The Parents Network – which aims to tackle child safety online and connect families who have lost their children to suicide due to a lack of safeguarding online.

During the interview, Meghan revealed she “only scratched the surface” of speaking about her mental health in her now-infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 and added she hopes “being open” about her own suicidal thoughts and “online bullying” can “save others”.

Now royal commentator Kinsey Schofield said that Meghan’s comment “only scratching the surface” is a “veiled threat” to the Royal Family and blasted the couple over their latest appearance as they showed a lack of “awareness and concern” for the mental health of their own family members, especially the Princess of Wales’s.

She told TalkTV: “[The line that Meghan’s only scratched the surface] sounds like a veiled threat to the Royal Family about what she could say going forward about her time [in the Firm]. I think Harry and Meghan not only lack credibility in this particular topic, I think they lack self-awareness. Where is their concern for the family’s mental health? Catherine’s? When Omid Scobie [targeted her in his book Endgame]?”

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lack ‘self awareness’ says expert (Image: Getty)

Samantha Markle is appealing against a court ruling which dismissed her defamation case against her sister, the Duchess of Sussex.

Meghan Markle is set for a fresh legal headache after her half-sister, Samantha, launched an appeal over the dismissed defamation case against the duchess.

Samantha Markle had taken legal action against the Duchess of Sussex over comments she made to Oprah Winfrey in 2021 and on her Netflix show, Harry And Meghan in 2022.

She accused the former Suits actress of claiming “false and malicious lies” about her fairytale “rags-to-royalty” upbringing and contested her claim that she “grew up as an only child”.

But a US court in March dismissed the defamation case brought against Meghan by her half-sister.

Now, Samantha is appealing against the court ruling and accuses her sister of discrediting her, according to the Sun.

Meghan Markle’s claims have allegedly hurt Samantha’s ‘personal and professional reputation’ (Image: CBS, ITV)

In new court documents obtained by the outlet and filed just two days before the duchess’s birthday last Sunday, August 4, Meghan’s half-sister claims: “Meghan knew what she was doing, and how to do it. She destroyed Samantha publicly and on a global scale.

“She has made it so Samantha cannot work, or even enjoy the most mundane of activities, like going to the grocery store without harassment.”

Samantha’s lawyers are said to be claiming that the judge failed to take into account the implied defamation created by omitting facts.

They also claim Meghan’s suggestion she did not know her sister growing up aimed to discredit a book Samantha had written about her, and that the claims hurt Samantha’s personal and professional reputation.

According to the outlet, Samantha’s lawyers want an oral hearing but no date has been set yet.

 

Meghan Markle spoke about her half-sister on Oprah and in her Netflix doc with Prince Harry (Image: Netflix)

The duchess said to Oprah that she grew up as an only child, also saying her sister changed her surname back to Markle after she began a relationship with Harry.

Samantha, who has the same father as Meghan, claimed the couple’s comments during the high-profile tell-all interview with Winfrey in 2021 were “demonstrably false and malicious lies”.

Florida judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell said Meghan’s statements could not be defamatory because they were either an opinion, “substantially true based on judicially noticed evidence”, or “not capable of being considered defamatory”.

She went on: “That Plaintiff used one last name and then the name Markle soon after reports of Defendant’s relationship with Prince Harry were published is substantially true, based on the exhibits in the record, of which the Court has taken judicial notice, and the Court cannot reasonably infer otherwise.”

The judge said in a 58-page decision that the plaintiff had “failed to identify any statements that could support a claim for defamation or defamation-by-implication”.

Meghan’s lawyer Michael J Kump, said at the time: “We are pleased with the court’s ruling dismissing the case.”

 

A royal commentator has suggested Lady Louise Windsor could have a more prominent role within the Royal Family in the future with a key move.

Lady Louise Windsor could have a more prominent role in the future, says commentator (Image: Getty)

Lady Louise Windsor is tipped to have a “quasi-official royal role” in the future, according to a royal commentator.

The eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh is currently studying at St Andrews University in Scotland, while her royal future still remains unclear.

Louise and her brother, James Earl of Wessex do not hold any royal titles, however, according to royal historian Gareth Russell, she may step into a more prominent role in the future.

He told GB News: “Certainly Lady Louise has already been at some private royal events where she has met with guests and members of the public.

“So I wouldn’t be surprised at all if we see Lady Louise take on some patronages, whether it’s in a private or a quasi-official role, we’ll have to wait and see.

Lady Louise Windsor at Trooping The Colour 2024 (Image: Getty)

“But I would be very, very surprised when the time comes if she doesn’t take on some of them in a private capacity as well.”

Louise’s mother, Duchess Sophie, previously spoke about her children bearing no HRH titles.

She told the Times in 2020: “We try to bring them up with the understanding they are very likely to have to work for a living. Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles.

“They have them and can decide to use them from 18, but I think it’s highly unlikely.”

Meanwhile, the Wessex children’s cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, may not be working royals either but they both have royal titles and they hold several patronages in a private capacity.

Lady Louise’s last major appearance was at Trooping the Colour back in June.

She has also been snapped taking part in carriage driving competitions in Norfolk and Windsor

Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his wife, Princess Rajwa are said to be close friends of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Kate and William are likely delighted by the baby news (Image: PA)

Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his wife, Princess Rajwa have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Iman.

The Prince and Princess of Wales – who are known to be close friends of the couple – are likely to be delighted by their baby news.

New father Hussein took to the couple’s shared Instagram account to publish a sweet video in which he could be seen cradling his newborn daughter, as reported by the Mirror.

The little girl, who was born over the weekend, is the first grandchild of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan.

Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Princess Rajwa tied the knot a little over a year ago, with the Prince and Princess attending as guests for their special day.

The spectacular wedding was also attended by Princess Beatrice – as well as Kate’s mum and sister, Carole and Pippa Middleton.

A statement following Iman’s birth read: “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein were blessed, on 3 August 2024, with a baby girl they named Iman.

“The Royal Hashemite Court extends its sincere congratulations and best wishes to Their Royal Highnesses and to Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah on this happy occasion.

“Their Royal Highnesses are immensely overjoyed and thankful on welcoming their firstborn, and call on well-wishers to consider donating to Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans in lieu of sending gifts or flowers.”

At their wedding in June 2023, Kate wowed royal fans in a flowing dusky pink Elie Saab dress. For the glamorous evening celebrations, the 42-year-old changed into a glittering Jenny Packham gown and the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara.

Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his wife Princess Rajwa welcomed a daughter on August 3 (Image: GETTY)

The Duchess of Sussex celebrated her 43rd birthday on August 4, with the Royal Family remaining silent.

Meghan celebrated her birthday on August 4 (Image: Getty)

In an apparent snub to Meghan Markle, the Firm remained silent as the Duchess of Sussex celebrated her 43rd birthday on August 4.

According to People magazine, the Duchess reportedly spent the day “privately” with her family at home, as she has done in previous years.

However, fans will see the silence from the Royal Family as evidence of the strained relationship between Meghan, Prince Harry and King Charles and Queen Camilla, following their departure as senior working royals in 2020.

Occasionally the Royal Family put out statements on social media to issue birthday greetings to members of the family. But the Firm kept quiet and did not issue any message to mark Meghan’s 42nd birthday last year either – her first since Charles became King.

When the Duchess of Sussex turned 41, two years after Harry and Meghan’s departure as senior working royals, William and Kate shared a message with their millions of followers on social media, wishing the US-born royal a ‘Happy Birthday’.

The Royal Family also kept quiet on Meghan’s birthday last year (Image: Getty)

On August 4, 2022, William and Kate sent a message to Meghan on X with the caption: “Wishing a happy birthday to the Duchess of Sussex!”

The then Prince of Wales, and Camilla also sent a message marking Meghan’s 41st, writing “Happy Birthday to The Duchess of Sussex!”.

But since their departure from the Firm, Harry and Meghan have commented on personal experiences within the Royal Family, giving an explosive interview with TV host, Oprah Winfrey and releasing a bombshell memoir, Spare – highlighting rifts with senior royals.

Since then, Meghan did not attend the King’s Coronation in May 2023 and Harry was seated away from senior members of the family.

Meghan and Harry both stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 (Image: Getty)

This year, the duchess chose her birthday to shine a light on cyberbullying in a new interview she and Prince Harry conducted with CBS Sunday Morning on August 4.

The chat with Jane Pauley aired in the US on the morning of Meghan’s birthday and the Sussexes opened up about their quest to protect children online.

Prince Harry also emphasised the pressing need for parental vigilance in the digital age with the host. Commenting on young children, he warned: “They could be in the next-door room on a tablet or phone and can be going down these rabbit holes and, before you know it, within 24 hours they could be taking their life.”

Meghan also talked about her own struggles with suicidal thoughts, during their time in England. “I just didn’t – I didn’t want to be alive anymore,” she said, holding Harry’s knee. The Sussexes also met with bereaved parents. This included a couple who lost a daughter to online bullying.

The pair have been living in California with their young family for the past four years, and tend to keep a low profile in the exclusive town where they reside.

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Royal fans were left devastated when they noticed a mistake in Britain’s God Save The King national anthem that many are making.

Bryony Page won gold and belted out the National Anthem with pride (Image: Getty)

Winning a medal at the Olympic Games can be a highly emotional experience. When standing at the podium and listening to their national anthem blaring in the background, some struggle to keep their composure.

And it’s not just the athletes who are getting goosebumps at the medal ceremony. Viewers at home have struggled to contain their tears while listening to God Save The King play.

Royal fans are particularly moved because the lyrics to the anthem have changed following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. Instead of ‘God Save The Queen’, it’s now ‘God Save The King’.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, one wrote: “Awww just had the sad realisation that this will be the first Olympics I’ve ever know where team won’t be singing God Save the Queen at any gold medal ceremonies. God Save the King still doesn’t sound right.”

And another said: “Didn’t appreciate until yesterday – it’s the first time God Save the King was used at the Olympics since 1948. Our old Queen was/still is amazing.”

People are so used to singing ‘God Save The Queen’ that some British Olympians have stumbled over their words while on the podium.

During the moving medal ceremonies, some have fluffed up the words by forgetting to pay homepage to King Charles III.

After Bryony Page scooped Team GB’s first ever gold medal in trampolining, she sang along to the national anthem. But viewers at home were quick to spot she mentioned the late monarch by accident.

One fan tweeted: “Just watched GB/NI’s Bryony Page on the podium with her trampolining Gold & you can see she’s been doing this a while as she sang ‘God save our gracious Queen’ in the first line then realised immediately what she’d done and emphasised *King* in the second and following lines.”

Another said: “Bryony Page forgetting and singing God Save The Queen.” And a third laughed: “Bryony Page singing “God Save the Queen” with such confidence before correcting herself.”

Thankfully, Bryony did remember to sing for the King by the end of the anthem! And she’s not alone – as other members of Team GB made the same blunder at their own ceremonies.

God Save The King is the national or royal anthem of the United Kingdom and has also been adopted by other Commonwealth realms. The origins of the anthem date back to the 18th century, although its exact authorship remains uncertain.

The melody is often attributed to the English composer Thomas Arne, who arranged it in 1745. However, earlier versions of the melody and lyrics existed, and it is possible that the tune itself predates Arne’s arrangement.

The lyrics are believed to have been written in 1745 to show support for King George II during the Jacobite rising, a time of political strife and rebellion in Britain. The anthem quickly gained popularity and became associated with loyalty to the crown.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once had quite a fiery spat during which the duke was “cruel” to his wife, who gave him a cutting 10-word response.

Meghan Markle gave Prince Harry a brutal 10-word response following his “cruel outburst” in the early days of their relationship, according to the duke himself.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex started dating in 2016 and it wasn’t long before they had their first spat, just like any other couple.

Harry opened up about their first major argument in his memoir Spare, released in January last year.

The prince talked about how in December 2016, he had been “cruel” to his future wife during a particularly fiery spat.

The date had begun pleasantly with the duchess showing him how to roast a chicken while they both listened to James Taylor and Nina Simone and sipped wine but the atmosphere quickly changed after he “snapped” at her.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a fiery spat in the early days of their relationsh

Harry wrote: “Maybe the wine went to my head. Maybe the weeks of battling the press had worn me down.

“For some reason, when the conversation took an unexpected turn, I became touchy. Then angry. Disproportionately, sloppily angry.

“Meg said something I took the wrong way. It was partly a cultural difference, partly a language barrier, but I was also just over-sensitive that night. I thought: Why’s she having a go at me? I snapped at her, spoke to her harshly, cruelly.”

He added: “As the words left my mouth, I could feel everything in the room come to a stop. The gravy stopped bubbling, the molecules of air stopped orbiting. Even Nina Simone seemed to pause. Meg walked out of the room, disappearing for a full fifteen minutes.”

The duke claimed that afterwards, he went upstairs to find Meghan, who sat in the bedroom and replied to him: “[I]would never stand for being spoken to like that”.

She also asked him a few challenging questions about where his anger had “come from”.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began dating in 2016 (Image: Getty)

Harry wrote:”‘Where did you ever hear a man speak like that to a woman? Did you overhear adults speak that way when you were growing up?’ I cleared my throat, looked away. Yes.

“She wasn’t going to tolerate that kind of partner. Or co-parent. That kind of life. She wasn’t going to raise children in an atmosphere of anger or disrespect.

“She laid it all out, super-clear. We both knew my anger hadn’t been caused by anything to do with our conversation.”

Harry said that the disagreement with Meghan was the incident which led him to seek therapy.

He wrote: “It came from somewhere deep inside, somewhere that needed to be excavated, and it was obvious that I could use some help with the job.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been slammed for their links to tech entrepreneur Christopher Bouzy.

Meghan and Harry have been slammed for links to Princess Kate critic (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been slammed for “not practicing what they preach” after coming under fire for their links to well-known royal critic – and tech entrepreneur – Christopher Bouzy.

Christopher Bouzy has previously trolled the Princess of Wales, with his hurtful comments going as far as saying that the 42-year-old was aging as fast as a “banana”.

A slap down on the Sussexes made by royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams comes just two days after the Meghan and Harry’s interview about cyberbullying aired on CBS.

Speaking to FEMAIL, Mr Fitzwilliams has claimed that Meghan and Harry’s move to speak out on protecting children from online bullying was hypocritical – especially as Mr Bouzy has become “notorious” for his cruel remarks about the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Mr Fitzwilliams said: “The launch on CBS of The Parents Network, to help those with the hashtag #NoChildLostToSocialMedia, a group of parents who have experienced the suffering which can be caused by social media, is undoubtedly an important step towards tackling a significant issue of contemporary concern.”

He added: “It followed a pilot by Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation and is linked to their forthcoming visit to Colombia.”

However, he remarked: “You often judge individuals by the company they keep,’ hitting out at their links to Christopher and Omid Scobie – ‘whose latest book, Endgame, was involved in a disgraceful row over unproven allegations which has never been satisfactorily explained.”

As well as taking aim at Kate and William, Mr Bouzy has also previously criticised King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Discussing how quickly he thought Kate and William were aging, the critic once wrote: “I don’t understand why, since they have a team of people who wait on them hand and foot 24/7.”

Christopher Bouzy has previously slammed Kate and William (Image: PA)

Around the same time, in October 2021, Mr Bouzy also tweeted that Kate and William “look like Harry’s aunt and uncle”.

Speaking on Meghan’s comments about being feeling suicidal during her time as a senior working royal, Mr Fitzwilliams believes that she could speak out further on this – especially given her statement that she “hadn’t really scraped the surface”.

Mr Fitzwilliams told the publication: “It was a tragedy that this was a disaster with an undoubted impact on her mental health. She hinted that she would open up if it helped others and “take the hit for that”.”

Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh was thrilled to see Team GB triumph in the Women’s Team Sprint.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh was snapped cheering on Team GB at the Olympic Games 2024 on Monday evening as they won their first cycling medal in the velodrome, scooping gold in the Women’s Team Sprint.

The team also set a new world record in Track Cycling as Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell, and Katy Marchant beat New Zealand into second place.

This is the first time Team GB has won a women’s sprint medal of any colour at the Olympics, with Ms Marchant telling BBC Sport: “To break three world records and come away as Olympic champions, we just absolutely nailed it and I’m so proud of us.”

No doubt the Duchess was proud too, as she arrived in Paris to represent the Royal Family, following in Princess Anne’s footsteps as she travelled to the French capital earlier in the tournament.

Sophie was all smiles on Sunday too as she arrived to watch the Men’s Hockey quarter final, but it was the female cyclists who gave her the opportunity to let loose and celebrate.

Duchess Sophie travelled to Paris to watch Team GB win their first cycling medal in the velodrome on Day 10 of the Olympic Games 2024.

Their impressive gold medal-winning display led to cheers in the crowd, in particular from Sophie and her companion.

Team GB’s hopes for further golden glory are set to continue throughout this week until the Closing Ceremony on Sunday.

(Image: Getty)

The Duchess of Edinburgh appeared without her husband Prince Edward and their two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.

But that did not stop her fully embracing the sporting spirit and getting swept away in Team GB’s victory.

The royals are known to be a sporting family, with Sophie’s daughter Louise an accomplished carriage driver regularly competing in races.

(Image: Getty)

The excitement of the event was clear from Sophie’s expressions, as she could have been any enthusiastic member of the public cheering on her team.

The Duchess was dressed for the summery weather in her Erdem Roisin floral-print midi frock, on sale for £1200 ($1535), although she has worn it before.

She teamed the dress with Mary Jane leather espadrilles in White from Penelope Chilvers.

(Image: Getty)

Sophie and her male companion were happily interacting with other members of the crowd in the velodrome, as they smiled to admire something on another person’s phone.

Perhaps it was photos or videos of the cycling event keeping them entertained.

The Duchess seemed keen to blend in with other attendees, keeping the focus on the extraordinarily skilled athletes and the thrill of the sprint.

(Image: Getty)

It was not just the cycling that Sophie went to watch, as on Sunday she was spotted at the Men’s Hockey quarter final to see Team GB face India. However, the opposing team was victorious.

She also visited the Women’s Hub before their hockey match against the Netherlands, but they too missed out.

This did not seem to quell Sophie’s enthusiasm though as she looked fresh and cool in a white linen dress.

(Image: Getty)

The Jordanian Royal Family is celebrating the birth of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s first child.

Congratulations to Crown Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa of Jordan after she gave birth to their first child, a daughter, on Saturday August 3.

An official statement from the Royal Hashemite Court read: “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein were blessed, on 3 August 2024, with a baby girl they named Iman.

“The Royal Hashemite Court extends its sincere congratulations and best wishes to Their Royal Highnesses and to Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah on this happy occasion.

“Their Royal Highnesses are immensely overjoyed and thankful on welcoming their firstborn, and call on well-wishers to consider donating to Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans in lieu of sending gifts or flowers.”

The Crown Prince and Princess’ new daughter’s full name is Princess Iman bint Hussein, with the name Iman sweetly meaning ‘faith’ or ‘belief’ in Arabic.

The Crown Prince and Princess have welcomed their first child (Image: Getty)

The name Iman also pays a touching tribute to the Royal Family, as Prince Hussein’s younger sister is called Princess Iman bint Abdullah and King Abdullah’s half-sister also has the name.

Prince Hussein and Princess Iman have an incredibly close bond, as he escorted her down the aisle when she married Jameel Alexander Thermiótis in March last year.

The Crown Prince and Princess Rajwa wed in a lavish ceremony in Jordan’s capital Amman in June 2023, with Prince William, Princess Kate and Princess Beatrice all attending the celebrations.

Princess Iman bint Hussein is the first grandchild of Prince Hussein’s parents, King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan, who are sure to be delighted with the news.

The royal couple wed last June (Image: Getty)

It is rare for the King and Queen to speak about their private life, but in a recent interview with Al Arabiya, they confirmed they were “very excited about the new phase” in their lives.

The King said: “Everything will change with the kids, for sure. I don’t know what to expect, but thank God we are excited and the family is excited too.”

Queen Rania welcomed news of her granddaughter’s arrival on X, posting: “Praise be to God for His greatest gifts… You have enlightened our lives with our precious granddaughter, Iman.

“May God protect us from you. Congratulations to Hussein and Rajwa, and may God fill your lives with blessings and contentment.”

King Abdullah and Queen Rania have become grandparents for the first time (Image: Getty)

King Abdullah also shared his joy on social media: “Praise be to God who gave us our first granddaughter, Iman bint Al-Hussein. I congratulate Al-Hussein and Rajwa Al-Azizan on their newborn baby.

“We ask God to give her good growth and protect her for her parents. You enlightened our family, grandfather.”

The King and Queen have four children in total – Prince Hussein, 30, Princess Iman, 28, Princess Salma, 24, and the youngest Prince Hashem, 19.