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Real reason Prince Harry’s friends never ‘warmed’ to Meghan Markle laid bare

Prince Harry reportedly had a hard time introducing his friends to Meghan Markle in the early days of their whirlwind relationship, it has been claimed.

Prince Harry’s friends never “warmed” to Meghan Markle when they were first introduced at the start of her relationship with the royal, claims royal expert Richard Eden.

In his column for Daily Mail, Mr Eden wrote that Meghan failed to make a good impression when she was first introduced to Harry’s friends as “not all of them warmed to the American actress”. Harry’s friends reportedly found it very hard to find common ground with the “politically correct America” and couldn’t see eye-to-eye with her.

Most recently, Harry was noticeably absent from his friend, the 7th Duke of Westminster’s wedding last week.

Mr Eden wrote: “When Prince Harry started introducing new girlfriend Meghan Markle to his closest pals back in 2017, not all of them warmed to the American actress.

“Harry’s friends, after all, tend to be country sports enthusiasts with an earthy sense of humour, while Meghan is a politically correct Californian who practises yoga when she’s not sipping green smoothies or nibbling avocado on toast.”

Prince Harry faces major regret over abandoning old pals for US life with Meghan Markle

Prince Harry could regret his past choices regarding his friends in the UK, according to a royal commentator.

Prince Harry might regret “losing touch” with his old friends for a new life with Meghan Markle in the US, a royal commentator has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex left the UK in 2020 after he and wife Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals and moved to the US.

Harry has been accumulating several new pals in his glitzy new life in LA, however, the absence of his past connections could prove challenging to him, despite his new lifestyle.

The Mail’s Diary Editor Richard Eden touched down on the subject and said: “When Prince Harry started introducing new girlfriend Meghan Markle to his closest pals back in 2017, not all of them warmed to the American actress.

“Harry’s friends, after all, tend to be country sports enthusiasts with an earthy sense of humour, while Meghan is a politically correct Californian who practises yoga when she’s not sipping green smoothies or nibbling avocado on toast.”

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It comes as another royal expert claimed the duke misses being part of the Royal Family, after his recent visit to the UK back in May.

Harry returned to his home country to attend a special 10th-anniversary celebratory service for the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral.

The prince was welcomed by crowds cheering him on as he entered the cathedral, with shouts of “we love you Harry” being heard.

It was that instance that made Harry realise what he is missing out on having given up royal duties – meeting the public, according to royal author Tom Quinn.

 

He told the Mirror: “The one part of being a working role that Harry really misses is the chance to meet the public – however insecure he feels as a royal, he has always felt totally secure as a celebrity.”

 

“This has its origins in the fact that when he was a teenager, he had to employ a full-time secretary just to deal with his fan mail.”

He added: “However many new showbiz pals Harry makes in California, there might come a time when he regrets losing touch with his old pals.”

Queen Camilla’s ‘horror’ as writer breaks royal protocol despite being a mega-fan

Queen Camilla had a sweet and hilarious meeting with her ‘biggest fan’ during a recent appearance.

Queen Camilla shared a sweet and hilarious moment after she met her “biggest fan” during a recent appearance in London.

Her Majesty attended the Queen’s Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace, where she met and spoke to a number of authors and actors, including Sir Ian Rankin, Ann Cleeves, Miriam Margolyes, Elizabeth McGovern, Harlan Coben and Emily Giffin.

During the engagement, Mr Coben, a world-renowned American thriller writer introduced the royal to Emily Giffin, an 11-time best-selling writer, who said she was Camilla’s “biggest fan” and had to sleep “on the streets”, just to get a glimpse of her during her Coronation in May 2023.

Ms Giffin took a bow as she greeted the Queen, and apologised on behalf of Mr Coben who failed to bow before shaking the royal’s hand.

But the laid-back royal had the perfect response to it as she said she too would also be “horrified” if she was in her position before bursting into giggles.

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Mr Coben initially introduced Ms Giffin to the Queen saying: “I just want to introduce you to number one New York Times best-selling author Emily Giffin who is your biggest fan – and she is so excited to meet you.”

Ms Giffin told Camilla: “It is an honour of a lifetime. I came over for your Coronation. I just so admire you.

The Queen replied: “You came over?” with the writer replying: “Yes I slept on the street for two nights… it was an honour of my lifetime.”

She thanks the royal for hosting the festival and all the “wonderful work you do”.

But she also shared she once trained Mr Coben on Royal Family etiquette. The crime author admitted to “messing up” remembering the rules, with Ms Giffin apologising for his mistake.

She told Camilla: “He’s very sorry that he didn’t bow before he shook your hand”. Camilla then said: “I’d be horrified if I was you” and burst into a giggle.

 

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The writer later wrote on her Instagram page: “Still pinching myself to have met Queen Camilla. Her Majesty was so warm and charming, and I have such admiration and appreciation for all that she is doing to encourage reading and support authors. This moment was a dream come true, and I will be forever grateful to her wonderful staff.”

The Queen’s literacy festival at Hampton Court took place for a second year.

Camilla launched The Reading Room on Instagram in January 2021 and the project was relaunched as charity The Queen’s Reading Room in February 2023.

It also has a podcast whose second series guests included Good Omens and Stardust author Neil Gaiman and Withnail And I actor Richard E Grant.

The Queen’s Reading Room festival is a co-production between The Queen’s Reading Room and Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for Hampton Court Palace.

 

Princess Diana author shocked Prince Harry didn’t ask for secret recordings of her

Andrew Morton says Prince Harry didn’t contact him to listen to secret recordings of Princess Diana despite the Duke’s memoir being a ‘homage’ to his late mother.

Princess Diana author Andrew Morton has said he was shocked Prince Harry didn’t ask to listen to secret tapes of his mother for his memoir.

The author has spoken previously of how Diana’s friend, James Colthurst, would act as an intermediary, using Mr Morton’s questions to interview the princess, recording her answers and delivering the tapes to the author.

Diana revealed multiple suicide attempts, details of an eating disorder and the relationship between King Charles, then Prince of Wales, and his then mistress, Camilla Parker Bowles.

Reaction to the book was explosive, as members of the public previously believed Charles and Diana were enjoying a fairytale marriage.

The work’s emergence features in season five of The Crown, which dramatises a break-in at Mr Morton’s home and Diana suspecting her rooms were bugged.

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The veteran royal reporter and author compared his book about Diana with Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare – which was ghost-written by J.R. Moehringer – in an appearance on royal podcast Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered.

He said: “One of the things that struck me about [Spare] was neither Harry nor J.R. Moehringer contacted me to say, ‘Can I listen to my mother talking? Can I listen to the tapes?’

“I would have thought I would be the first port of call for Harry because his memoir is very much an affectionate homage to his mother, from page one to the last page.”

Mr Morton pointed to references to Diana in Spare, including Harry’s visit to a psychic, his drive through the Pont de L’Alma in Paris where his mother was involved in a car crash which led to her death in 1997 and the Duke’s revealing he doesn’t make decisions unless he has considered what his mother would say.

The author of Diana: Her True Story said its publication was a watershed moment for the monarchy, which he said was challenged to think hard about its purpose in the wake of the book hitting the shelves.

Asked if The Firm did learn lessons, he said: “I think they certainly pivoted after the Diana book came out… For the first time in a generation people asked themselves, what is the monarchy for?”

He added that the same question applies today after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry’s stepping down as a working royal and Prince Andrew cast out of the inner circle.

Pointing also to King Charles and Princess Kate’s cancer diagnoses, Mr Morton said: “It’s a transformative time.”

On Harry’s bestselling memoir, he commented: “I found the book quite a touching memoir. Obviously, we have the fisticuffs with William, but, quite frankly, if being pushed towards a dog bowl is the height of brotherly antipathy they have a lot more to learn.”

Harry claims in Spare that he fell onto a dog’s bowl after Prince William pushed him in a row over the Sussexes’ future. Kensington Palace has not responded to that allegation or any others levelled against the Waleses in Spare.

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Mr Morton said there were points in the book where he felt the ghost writer holding Harry back from criticising the press, which the prince has vowed to purge.

He added: “For me, it was the relationship with his mother that was the most striking aspect of [Spare] and how his mother’s death transformed his thinking, transformed his life and made him the man he is today.”

The writer added that when critics seek to blame Meghan Markle for how Harry has turned out, he disagrees. He told the podcast: “This is something that has been preying on his mind for many, many years.”

Asked what Princess Diana would have thought of Meghan, Mr Morton said she would have been impressed by the Duchess of Sussex’s public speaking abilities, given her ambition to be a good public speaker.

He added: “The irony is she was possibly on the cusp of going to the west coast of America herself. She loved America. She loved Americans. So I don’t think she would have been particularly critical of the route Harry and Meghan have taken.

“As for Meghan, she is someone who has made her second son very happy and who adores him, and vice versa. It’s a marriage that seems to work. That’s one of the main things any parent wants for their children – that the partner they have is someone who loves them, is kind and is thoughtful.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to take ‘Charming Just Arrived Third Child’ on next trip, because Meghan thinks it will attract…

London, UK — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced plans to bring their “charming just arrived third child” on their next trip.

Prince Harryreat news: Meghan Markle gave birth to the third child for the royal family, bringing joy to the King who announced forgiveness to Meghan and bestowed upon her the title “Queen of England”.Published 31 mins ago on June 9, 2024By Alfred Benjamin

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to take ‘Charming Just Arrived Third Child’ on next trip, because Meghan thinks it will attract…

London, UK — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced plans to bring their “charming just arrived third child” on their next trip.

Meghan believes that including their newest family member will attract positive attention and goodwill during their travels.

The decision to travel with their newborn comes as the couple continues to balance their public engagements with family life. Meghan and Harry are known for their hands-on parenting style and their desire to keep their family close during important moments.

This upcoming trip will mark the first public appearance of their third child, Prince Charles (Jr.), who has already captured the hearts of the public. The couple hopes that showcasing their growing family will enhance their connection with people around the world and bring a sense of warmth and unity to their engagements.

Further details about their trip and specific destinations have not yet been disclosed. Fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating seeing the newest royal family member and wish the family safe and joyful travels.

Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle is reportedly in extreme pain by how she is being covered by the media. Prince Harry also revealed that once when he returned home, Markle was uncontrollably crying and said that she didn’t want to do this anymore.

“She was sobbing. Uncontrollably. My love, what’s happened? I thought for sure we’d lost the baby. I went to her on my knees. She choked out that she didn’t want to do this anymore. Do what? Live. I didn’t catch her meaning at first. I didn’t understand, maybe didn’t want to understand,” Prince Harry said in his book.

The Duke of Sussex said that she couldn’t process the words and the extreme amount of pain of being hated so much.

“My mind just didn’t want to process the words. It’s all so painful, she was saying. What is? To be hated like this—for what? What had she done? she asked. She really wanted to know. What sin had she committed to deserve this kind of treatment?” Meghan Markle said.

Prince Harry expressed that she just wanted to stop the pain not only for herself but for everyone.

“She just wanted to make the pain stop, she said. Not only for her but for everyone. For me, for her mother. But she couldn’t make it stop, so she’d decided to disappear,” Prince Harry continued.

 

The news came as the buzz around the couple is refusing to die down and the King Charles’s coronation was the latest reason for their media light. After some tussle within the Royal Family, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle are invited to the coronation, but their presence is still not confirmed.

Recently, a royal expert also claimed that the couple will also look towards earning money from the coronation event and maybe even film it for profit. “King Charles as a father would certainly like his youngest son there but let me tell you there has been no personal conversation between Charles for months, there’s been no contact with Prince William for longer than a few months now,” the royal expert said.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s marriage has been well-documented over the past 12 months with a podcast, a documentary series, and Harry’s autobiography, Spare, offering insight into their celebrity life together.

Details of the couple’s relationship have often been shared alongside the growing distance and separation of Prince Harry from the royal family, the pair sharing much of the fallout publicly.

The gossip circus that has followed them has often invited spurious and misleading claims too, with one suspicious rumor shared on social media this week that Markle had filed divorce papers for an extraordinary sum.

A tweet by commentator Ada Lluch, posted on July 11, 2023, and viewed 6.9 million times, claimed that Meghan Markle had “allegedly filed divorce papers asking for $80 million plus the total custody of Archie and Lilibet.”

The tweet read: “Rumors are that Meghan Markle is separating from Harry.

Karl Larsen, a photographer who launched a YouTube channel with Meghan Markle’s father Thomas, wrote on his Instagram stories earlier this month: “So nice to see my friends Harry and Meghan on Friday before they get away for the long weekend. Please do not believe the media. They are very much in love, and are happy together nothing but smiles and laughter here.”

Whatever the strength of that, the fact remains that there is no credible evidence supporting the notion that Markle has filed an $80 million divorce from Harry.

Even though Today is My birthday And Many Lovers has wish me Well As I “Meghan Markle” Celebrates My 43rd Birthday With Dinner in Montecito But My Heart is Broken Because Of The following Reasons…

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Harry and Meghan enjoyed a date night out in Montecito to celebrate the Duchess’ birthday – a day after the couple made their first public appearance together in months.

The Duke priced at £188, paired with her beloved Cult Gaia bag and flat strappy black sandals. The Prince accompanied her wearing a linen blue shirt and white trousers on Wednesday night.

The pair entered the popular eatery, where musician after weeks of not being seen together, showing the pair are determined to present a united front and combat swirling rumours about strains behind the scenes.

MEGHAN Markle has appeared to have been criticised in a speech by Nigeria’s First Lady over her “nakedness”.

The Duchess of Sussex recently jetted to Nigeria earlier this month for a three-day “faux royal tour” with husband Prince Harry in tow.

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Meghan Markle appears to have been blasted by Nigeria’s First Lady for her ‘nakedness’ whilst in their countryCredit: AP

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Meghan spent almost £120k on jewellery and new clothes for the tripCredit: Reuters

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Meghan and Harry were quickly ferried around in order to meet locals and leadersCredit: AP

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The Sussexes attending an exhibition sitting volleyball match at Nigeria UnconqueredCredit: Getty
Meg, 42, made multiple outfit changes during the “unforgettable” trip where she and the duke met with locals and leaders.

But while attempting to keep up appearances – spending almost £120k on jewellery and new clothes – the former actress’ fashion is said to have offended First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

During a speech to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, after the Sussexes had landed back in the US, Tinubu appeared to make a sly dig at Meghan.

Addressing crowds, Tinubu said girls and women in Nigeria “do not want to mimic and try to emulate film stars from America” with their “nakedness”.

She added: “The message here is we have to salvage our children. We see the way they dress.

“They keep forgetting that Nigeria, we are beautiful. You can see what they showcase on the stage, I said, ‘We are fashionable, we see what is going on’.

“We are not having the Met Gala. And everyone, the nakedness, is just everywhere and the men are well-clothed.

“So we have to do something. Tell them we don’t accept nakedness in our culture. That is not beautiful. It’s not beautiful at all.

“And they’re all beautiful girls, but they should be confident in who they are.

“They do not want to mimic and try to emulate film stars from America. They don’t know where they come from.

“Why did Meghan come here looking for Africa? That is something we have to take home with.

“We know who we are. Don’t lose who you are.”

Tinubu has since claimed her words were taken out of context and any criticism was not aimed at Meg.

Her office said: “She meant Meghan appreciates the people we are and hence her coming here.

“At no point did she say anything about Meghan’s dressing.”

Meghan wore a number of high-end brands on the trip, including Carolina Herrera, Altuzarra, and Johanna Ortiz.

Given the extreme levels of poverty in Nigeria, the American has been slammed.

During Harry and Meghan’s trip, the couple visited a warzone, played volleyball and even stood up for God Save The King.

And I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more colour, so I can fit in with all of you and your incredible fashion

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The Sussexes kicked off their “faux-Royal tour” with a visit to Lightway Academy, a primary and secondary school in the capital.

They then visited Nigeria’s defence HQ on Friday to meet military wives and senior officials.

The following day Harry was snapped playing volleyball, before Meghan referred to Nigeria as “my country”.

Speaking at an event in the capital Abuja, the duchess said: “I want to start by saying thank you very much for just how gracious you’ve all been in welcoming my husband and I to this country… my country.

“I am just flattered and honoured and inspired. It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived.

“And I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more colour, so I can fit in with all of you and your incredible fashion.”

The Duchess of Sussex recently discovered she was 43 per cent Nigerian, according to a genealogy test.

The next day, Harry tried his hand at basketball, before they finished up their trip at a charity polo match.

They also unveiled a partnership between their Archewell Foundation and the non-profit Giants of Africa, which aims to empower young people through sport.

But in the hours that followed the charity hit headlines after it was reportedly declared “delinquent” and ordered to stop raising money.

It was alleged the charity did not file its 2022 tax return or related costs on time.

However, the docs were filed and the cheque sent but it never arrived, reported The Telegraph.

The Sussexes’ charity last week broke its silence on the alleged cash woes saying it is “fully compliant”.

A spokesperson said: “We have diligently investigated the situation and can confirm that The Archewell Foundation remains fully compliant and in good standing.

“Due payments were made promptly and in accordance with the IRS’s processes and procedures.

“Furthermore, all necessary paperwork had been filed by the Foundation without error or wrongdoing.”

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Meghan co-hosted an event of Women in Leadership with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during the tripCredit: Reuters

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Meghan during a Sit Out at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in AbujaCredit: AFP

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Wives of military officers wear traditional attire uniform as they stand in line to welcome Harry and MeghanCredit: Reuters

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Meghan appeared to have been slammed by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu during a speechCredit: Arise News

ROYAL fans could soon be seeing a lot more of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, according to a royal expert.

Typically Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have tried to maintain a level of privacy around their five-year-old son and two-year-old daughter.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could bring Archie and Lilibet along to more public events, according to a royal authorCredit: Alexi Lubomirski

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be ‘proud parents’ of Lilibet and ArchieCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

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The couple recently did a three-day tour of Nigeria, and we could see the kids on future visits, claims a royal expertCredit: Reuters
However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are waiting for the right moment to introduce their children to the world, claims a royal expert.

Recently, the couple travelled to Nigeria for what was dubbed an “unofficial royal tour”, and royal fans have been left hopeful they could include Archie and Lilibet on future tours.

Royal author Tom Quinn told the Mirror: “Harry and Meghan are incredibly proud of their children, and when they are a little older and better able to travel, there is no doubt they will be taken on some of the couple’s tours.

“Meghan is acutely aware of what a great look this will be, the charming royal couple with their charming royal children will attract the sort of publicity that Harry and Meghan crave, especially now that they are so determined to be billionaire entrepreneurs.”

Tom added that Meghan recognises the positive impact Archie and Lilibet could have on their public image and “Sussex brand.”

However, during the three-day Nigerian visit, the children remained in California.

This comes as Meghan is said to be facing some “challenges” when it comes to the success of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.

Brand strategist Lucie Green believes Meghan will have to decide whether to make her products expensive or accessible, and she’ll have to be careful about any royal references.

Speaking to Fabulous, Lucie shared: “Positioning will be a tightrope, whether to go very high-end and exclusive or make the brand more accessible.

“How much she (even obliquely) makes royal references will always draw criticism but dialling that up will likely be appealing to many US audiences, just as Aerin Lauder and Martha Stewart make upper-class references in their brands but have wide audiences.”

Prince Harry hinted at future trips similar to their Nigeria visit during the overseas tour, saying to PEOPLE: “It is hugely important for us to meet directly with people, supporting our causes and listening, in order to bring about solutions, support and positive change.

“There’s only so much one can do from home and over Zoom, so we look forward to travelling more because the work matters.

Meghan is acutely aware of what a great look this will be, the charming royal couple with their charming royal children will attract the sort of publicity that Harry and Meghan crave, especially now that they are so determined to be billionaire entrepreneurs

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“Whether it’s the Archewell Foundation, Invictus or any of our other causes, there will always be reasons to meet the people at the heart of our work.”

Harry is said to be keen to keep the children away from cameras, while Meghan is more relaxed about the world seeing them.

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Tom Quinn claims Meghan bringing Archie and Lilibet to events could ‘boost the Sussex brand’Credit: Netflix

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Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard brand is said to be facing ‘challenges’Credit: Instagram/americanrivieraorchard
The children’s appearances are rare and they have been seen only in official photographs and in fleeting moments on the previous Harry & Meghan Netflix show.

The Duke and Duchess — who stepped back from working royal life in 2020 — are understood to have ended their public attacks after the tell-all Oprah Winfrey interview and the fly-on-the-wall series sparked criticism.

Meanwhile, royal fans have seen Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, at a number of royal events over the past few years, including the Jubilee and Coronation celebrations.