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No, they’re not moving back—just looking for a safe and reliable place to stay when visiting.

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Almost one year exactly since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fully vacated their former U.K. home, Frogmore Cottage—located on the Windsor Estate—royal author Tom Quinn said that Harry is looking for a “permanent” U.K. home to stay in when he visits his native country, as he did last month (and ended up staying in a hotel after reportedly declining an offer from his father, King Charles, to stay at a royal residence).

Harry, seen here in the U.K. last month for the Invictus Games’ 10-year anniversary celebrations.

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Quinn told The Mirror that Harry—who, with Meghan and their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, now call the U.S. home, specifically Montecito, California—“misses some aspects of his old life” back in London. “Inevitably, the honeymoon period where everything in the States is new and exciting is coming to an end, and Harry is looking back at the past through rose-tinted spectacles,” Quinn said. (The Sussexes moved to the U.S. in 2020, four years ago.)

Specifically, Harry misses his friends from Eton and his Army friends, who haven’t made the trek across the Atlantic to come see him. “Harry is determined to find his own permanent home in the U.K., which is partly why he’s continuing his legal action to get the British taxpayer to pay for his security,” Quinn said.

Security was deemed the reason why Harry reportedly turned down Charles’ offer to stay at a royal residence, rumored to be St. James’s Palace, according to The Daily Mail, which reported the Duke of Sussex “is said to have declined his father’s offer because it did not come with any taxpayer-funded personal security provision, which would leave him staying in a ‘visible location with public entrance and exit points and no police protection,’” the outlet reports. According to The Telegraph, “Instead, he chose to stay at a hotel—presumably with members of the public—because it means he ‘could come and go unseen.’”

Had Harry opted to stay at a royal residence instead of a hotel, he would likely have been able to see his father because of St. James’s Palace’s close proximity to Charles’ home, Clarence House.

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The Telegraph added that Harry “remains devastated” about the withdrawal of his automatic right to police protection, which he is still fighting the Home Office over in the British courts. Currently, Harry has to give the Metropolitan Police 28 days’ notice before coming to the U.K. if he wishes to apply for security provision, The Daily Mail reports, “with each request assessed on an individual basis by RAVEC, the committee which oversees the protection of royalty and public figures,” the outlet writes.

Buying a permanent home in the U.K. would, at least, take the guesswork out of where Harry (and, hopefully someday, Meghan and the kids) would stay upon returning to the U.K. The King began the eviction process of the Sussexes from Frogmore in January 2023, coincidentally (or not) the same month that Harry’s tell-all memoir, Spare, hit shelves; the Sussexes were fully moved out of Frogmore by June, one year ago, and about one month after Charles’ Coronation on May 6.

“Meghan has said she’s only prepared to return to England if she and Harry have a place of their own and the security they both feel is essential,” Quinn told The Mirror. He added “If the couple manage to find a permanent home and sort out the security issue, they will certainly want to bring their children to the U.K.,” though Quinn did admit that “it’s going to take a lot of diplomacy” to get to the point where Archie and Lili could establish a “genuine and warm relationship” with the Prince and Princess of Wales’ three kids.

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Frogmore Cottage, Harry and Meghan’s former U.K. home.

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Harry and Meghan left Frogmore and the U.K. four years ago, in 2020, to forge a new life for themselves in the United States.

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Any future U.K. property would add to the impressive real estate portfolio Harry and Meghan already have in the form of their $14 million Montecito home, which Page Six reports has nine bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a pool, a tennis court, and a two-bedroom guesthouse.

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From musicians and actors to athletes and fashion icons, A-list celebrities have shaken hands with Queen Elizabeth II, shared a laugh with Prince William and exchanged pleasantries with Kate Middleton. Here, see photos of celebrities meeting the British royal family over the years, from John Travolta with Princess Diana to Taylor Swift with Prince William.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, meeting Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte in London, 2024.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Taylor Swift, Jon Bon Jovi and Prince William

(L-R) Taylor Swift, Jon Bon Jovi and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge sing on stage at the Centrepoint Gala Dinner at Kensington Palace on November 26, 2013, in London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Gaga

Queen Elizabeth II meets singer Lady Gaga following the Royal Variety Performance on December 7, 2009 in Blackpool, England.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Dua Lipa and Queen Camilla

Camilla, Queen Consort meets singer Dua Lipa at the 2022 Booker Prize for Fiction ceremony at the Roundhouse, on October 17, 2022, in London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: King Charles and Katy Perry

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Princess Diana and Michael Jackson

Diana, Princess of Wales meets singer Michael Jackson backstage at Wembley Stadium in London, before a concert by Jackson in aid of the Prince’s Trust charity, July 1988.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Prince Harry, King Charles and the Spice Girls

Prince Harry (L) poses with Spice Girls Victoria (2D L) as his father, King Charles (2D R), gets the attention of Spice Girls Mel C (R) before the British pop group’s concert in Johannesburg in 1997.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, as they attend the European premiere of the film The Lion King in London on July 14, 2019.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Princess Diana and John Travolta

Princess Diana dances with John Travolta in Cross Hall at the White House during an official dinner on November 9, 1985, in Washington, D.C.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Prince William and Jennifer Lopez

Prince William (R) and Jennifer Lopez attend the BAFTA “Brits to Watch” event held at the Belasco Theatre on July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Nicole Kidman and King Charles

Nicole Kidman with King Charles (left) at the premiere of “Moulin Rouge” in 2001.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Harry Styles and Prince Harry

(L-R) Jack Lowden, Harry Styles and Aneurin Barnard are greeted by Prince Harry at the “Dunkirk” World Premiere at Odeon Leicester Square on July 13, 2017 in London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Tom Cruise and Prince Philip

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Tom Cruise meet during a dinner to mark the 75th anniversary of the Outward Bound Trust at Buckingham Palace on March 8, 2017 in London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: David Beckham and Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II meeting celebrity footballer David Beckham who bows to her according to protocol during a reception for the Football Association held at Buckingham Palace in 2002.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Sarah Ferguson, Princess Eugenie, actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Princess Beatrice

(L-R) Sarah Ferguson, Princess Eugenie, actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Princess Beatrice arrive at the UK Premiere of “The Aviator” at the Odeon West End on December 19, 2004 in London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Meghan Markle and Serena Williams

(L-R) Meghan Markle, Serena Williams and Hannah Davis participate in the DirecTV Beach Bowl at Pier 40 on February 1, 2014, in New York City.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Prince William, Kate Middleton and LeBron James

Prince William and Kate Middleton pose with LeBron James (R) backstage as they attend the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets game at Barclays Center on December 8, 2014, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Prince William and One Direction

Prince William and Harry Styles of boy band One Direction at The Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium on November 13, 2014, in London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Queen Elizabeth II and Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie is presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Elizabeth II in the 1844 Room on October 10, 2014, at Buckingham Palace, London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Prince William and Taylor Swift

Prince William (R) meets singer Taylor Swift (L) during the Winter Whites Gala dinner in aid of youth homeless charity Centrepoint at Kensington Palace in London on November 26, 2013.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Meryl Streep and Queen Elizabeth II

Meryl Streep meeting Queen Elizabeth II after a Royal Film Performance of “Kramer vs Kramer” at the Odeon, Leicester Square, London, in 1980.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Prince William, Kate Middleton and Tom Cruise

Prince William and Kate Middleton are accompanied by star actor Tom Cruise as they arrive for the “Top Gun: Maverick” Royal Film Performance at Leicester Square on May 19, 2022 in London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Renee Zellweger and Kate Middleton

Renee Zellweger and Kate Middleton at the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020 at Royal Albert Hall on February 2, 2020 in London.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Kate Middleton and Reese Witherspoon

Kate Middleton meets actress Reese Witherspoon as she attends a reception to mark the Launch of Tusk Trust’s US Patron’s Circle on July 10, 2011, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

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Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: Prince William and Nicole Kidman

Prince William speaks to Nicole Kidman at the 2011 BAFTA Brits To Watch Event at the Belasco Theatre on July 9, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in a “new era” when it comes to their children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. Sadly for fans who may want to see more of the Sussex kids, a commentator thinks the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now in a period where they appear to be focusing more heavily on their son and daughter’s privacy. 

Harry and Meghan didn’t publicly acknowledge Father’s Day

Father’s Day came and went on June 16, 2024, without any sort of public tribute from Harry and Meghan. Harry didn’t shoutout King Charles III on social media the way his brother, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, did.

Meghan didn’t wish her husband of five years a happy Father’s Day by sharing a photo of Archie and Lili with their dad, similar to Kate Middleton’s snap of Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, with William.

So, what does it mean? Harry and Meghan simply could’ve opted to celebrate the occasion privately without any social media posts or updates to their official website. Or, as royal correspondent Jack Royston told the U.K.’s Sky News, it could be a sign the couple is in a “new era.”

“It’s interesting that we didn’t get any Father’s Day content from Harry and Meghan,” he said (via Newsweek). Royston went on to say that, in his opinion, they seem to “really have hit a new era of definitely wanting to keep their children in private.”

Glimpses of Archie and Lili are becoming increasingly rare

It’s been a while since Harry and Meghan gave the world a look at Archie and Lili — more than 16 months. The last time they shared a glimpse of the Sussex kids was in December 2022, when Netflix’s Harry & Meghan docuseries was released.

In it, the couple provided personal videos and photos, many of which featured Archie and Lili. Since then, Harry and Meghan have occasionally talked about their kids publicly, the most recent being in Nigeria during a May 2024 trip.

Gone, however, are the days of family photos or birthday portraits. At least ones that are shared with the masses. Since his birth in 2019, Archie has made only two official public appearances. Meanwhile, his sister hasn’t made any, save for a few photo releases.

“They had a period where having initially said we wouldn’t see much of their kids, they then did let Archie appear in the Oprah interview. And in some other content they did for their various shows,” Royston said. “And then Princess Lilibet, they released a picture for her first birthday.”

“But then we’ve had nothing this year of Lilibet. And we’ve had nothing for Father’s Day. And it does feel like they’ve now hit a point where we perhaps won’t see the kids again.”

Indeed, the only glimpses of Archie and Lili in 2023 were obtained by paparazzi. Harry and Lili were snapped at a local Fourth of July celebration. Then Harry and Meghan were spotted taking the kids trick-or-treating near their Montecito, California, home, and, later, vacationing abroad.

Archie and Lili’s royal cousins also stay out of the spotlight

Harry and Meghan’s kids aren’t the only young royals growing up largely out of the spotlight. Their cousins are, too.

William and Kate’s three children aren’t seen very often apart from major royal family events. Take, for instance, Trooping the Colour. George, Charlotte, and Louis participated in the celebration with their parents on June 15, 2024.

Holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, typically give the public glimpses of the Wales children. There’s also the occasional Wales family outing at Wimbledon, a soccer game, or the Commonwealth Games.

Although Harry and Meghan may be focusing on their children’s privacy, that doesn’t mean glimpses of them aren’t possible. It was previously reported Harry and Meghan discussed how visible Archie and Lili should be in their upcoming Netflix shows. Another claimed Meghan wants to include Archie and Lili in her work, similar to her sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry set to put past differences with Kate Middleton aside

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle finally decide to make peace with Kate Middleton

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be desperate to ‘make amends’ with cancer-stricken Princess Kate, according to a new report.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who reportedly reached out to the Princess of Wales before her surprising royal return at the Trooping the Colour ceremony, have decided to put their differences with the royal family aside for a better tomorrow of their kids.

Royal commentator Louise Roberts told Sky News hosts that Harry and Meghan want to let “bygones be bygones”, explaining: “Meghan feels bad for Kate – I mean, she’d have to be completely heartless not to feel bad for her. But the issue now is that they want to actually patch things up, but, I have to ask, what’s the motive, and what’s in it for Kate?”

She went on: “The only reason I could think she would maybe entertain some kind of reconciliation is for the sake of the children. So those little cousins can get to know each other and Charles as grandfather, can get to know his grandchildren in the US.”

Meghan and Harry have been estranged from the royal family ever since the couple quit their royal duties and moved to the US in 2020 where they now live with their two children, prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

The Sussexes’ strained relationship with senior royals was damaged even more after they made a series of claims against the royals through TV interviews, their Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan” and the duke’s memoir, “Spare”.

Prince Harry was once very close to his sister-in-law Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton leaves Prince Harry in tears with latest move

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has reportedly left her brother-in-law Prince Harry in tears and the duke is planning to make things right with the royals.

According to a report by the New Idea, Archie and Lilibet doting father longs to be closer to his UK family, particularly as Kate Middleton is undergoing cancer treatment.

Prince Harry was once so close to Kate Middleton.

The publication, citing an insider, reported “Seeing Kate back on the balcony at Trooping the Colour was incredibly emotional for Harry. He was so relieved.”

However, the source claimed the future queen’s recent statement where she admitted that she is “not out of the woods yet”, hit Prince Harry hard.

Kate Middleton, in a statement ahead of Trooping the Colour, had said “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.

“I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”

Thomas Markle has spoken out as he approaches his 80th birthday.

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Prince Harry’s ongoing troubled relationship with his father the King and brother Prince William is well known – but the relationship between wife Meghan Markle and her father is also strained.

The Duchess of Sussex and her father, Thomas Markle, has been estranged from his daughter since 2018 and there has reportedly been no contact since.

Mr Markle has never met his daughter’s husband.

The 79-year-old, who turns 80 in July, has also never met his two grandchildren – five-year-old Archie and three-year-old Lilibet.

The retired lighting director now lives in Mexico, just 250 miles from his daughter’s home in California, and said he is baffled by this.

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Speaking to the Mail Online, he said: ” When I reflect back on my life, as you do when you are approaching 80, that’s one of the questions I cannot find an answer for

“Why didn’t Harry ever come to meet me? He has the resources to fly around the world – and does – but why didn’t he come to see me, particularly when people in the royal household like Jason Knauf [Harry and Meghan’s former communications secretary] were urging him to do so?

“That has never made sense to me.”

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Mr Markle, who has previously given a number of interviews to the press about his relationship with his daughter, said he felt empathy for King Charles, who has rarely seen Harry’s children since his younger son moved to the US.

He told the Mail: “He [The King] is going through cancer treatment and I’m not in the best of health. I’m not afraid of dying. It is what it is.

“I have so many questions I’d like to ask Meghan and Harry. The main one being, why have they treated not only me but the Royal Family and the King so badly?”

 

“Disgusting”: Meghan Markle accused of stealing the spotlight from Kate Middleton as the princess made her royal comeback

Kate Middleton made her royal comeback this Saturday for the Trooping the Colour after receiving her cancer diagnosis in March. The Princess of Wales seemed happy and waved to excited fans along the streets of London. In a statement, she opened the door to attending more royal events later this summer.

While the royal family celebrates that both Kate and King Charles are now somewhat back to royal duty, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are nowhere to be seen. Reports suggest they weren’t even invited to the big royal event, and with all that’s happened, perhaps that wasn’t a surprise.

However, although they weren’t there, the Sussexes, and foremost Meghan Markle, managed to get herself in the spotlight anyway. Just hours before Kate stepped into public again, the Duchess did something that left many accusing her of stealing the attention of the Princess of Wales by releasing a new product through her lifestyle brand.

The talks surrounding Kate Middleton’s possible return to public life began over a week ago. On Friday, the Princess of Wales gave the world the wonderful news.

Kate Middleton return to royal duty after cancer treatment

In a lengthy statement, the Princess of Wales announced that she was looking forward to attending this year’s Trooping the Colour, making her first royal outing since her abdominal surgery in January and the cancer treatment she has received in the last few months.

“I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times,” Kate said.

The Princess of Wales continued: “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”

“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.”
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“I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”

Buckingham Palace balcony appearance during Trooping the Colour

She concluded: “I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal. Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”

On Saturday, Kate Middleton was photographed arriving at Trooping the Colour. Sitting in a car alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children, she wore a white dress with a black bow and a white hat, her hair in a bun.

The princess waved to the crowd and looked very happy.

In an interview with GB News, Schofield stated that the princess looked “absolutely incredible” and “well” during the big celebration.

“You can’t deny that she looked absolutely incredible. It was like My Fair Lady, she looked like Audrey Hepburn in the outfit. I don’t know if that was the inspiration, but she looks so sophisticated, so smart. It’s what we’ve come to expect from her, I would expect nothing less,” Schofield said.

“She was so engaged with the children in the carriage. All you can think about is the fact that she’s had a lot of special time with them lately, that this family is incredibly bonded,” she added. “She’s had the opportunity to spend a lot of time at home with them, they’re incredibly close and a beautiful family indeed.”
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Kate Middleton later appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony alongside her husband, children, King Charles and Queen Camilla. Finally, after a very challenging year, things returned to somewhat normal.

While Kate has opened up about being at more royal outings this summer, it is not a big guess that she will choose them wisely and not head back to serving the Crown too quickly.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘were not invited’ to Trooping the Colour, expert says

As it has been for many years, the royal family has had to deal with the feud with the estranged Sussexes, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The couple have not been involved with the royal family for years, and the last time they were seen alongside the royals was at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.

It’s been reported that King Charles has invited the two to Balmoral this summer to spend time with the family – and have Archie and Lilibet get to know their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. But the fact that they weren’t at Trooping the Colour wasn’t a surprise.

According to royal expert Tom Quinn, there have been discussions about inviting Harry and Meghan to Trooping the Colour. However, they felt that even if the Sussexes had accepted an invite, it could have backfired.

“There was a brief discussion among the senior Royals about inviting Harry and Meghan to Trooping the Colour, but the idea was quickly dismissed because even if the couple accepted the invitation there is a feeling that they cast a dark shadow over everything,” Quinn told the Mirror.
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It is not known whether Harry and Meghan watched the royal family reuniting on the Buckingham Palace balcony. However, the couple clearly has many other things on their hands at the moment.

Meghan Markle – new lifestyle brand

Some weeks ago, they visited Nigeria on a three-day tour to promote the Invictus Games. Sadly, the royal family reportedly had firm, angry opinions about it.

In the meantime, the Duchess has taken on a new business venture, creating her luxurious brand.

The Duchess launched the lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard in March earlier this year. In the announcement video, shot at the couple’s Montecito mansion, Meghan walked around the beautiful mansion and featured her cooking.

The first product — a lemon-filled gift basket containing fresh fruit jam — was sent to 50 of her friends, many of whom were celebrities. At the time, PR expert Mayah Riaz said Meghan Markle could earn as much as a seven-figure sum within the first year of launching her lifestyle brand.

“So far, the jams have been sent to only 50 people. This suggests that it will be an exclusive and limited edition item,” Riaz told the Mirror.

“It has already been reported a single jam jar could cost three figures. I believe that is entirely likely from what we have seen so far. This is not rare for a celebrity brand.”
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The PR expert added, “Therefore, my estimation is that American Riveria Orchard in under a year could make Meghan seven figures. It is entirely possible for the brand to make multi-seven figures by the end of next year,” the PR guru added.

“Meghan was in tears when the brand launched”

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, will reportedly sell products such as oils, home fragrances, kitchen utensils, and homeware. The brand was intensely hyped when it was announced, and she received hundreds of thousands of followers in the first 24 hours on Instagram.

However, it’s been quiet since then, and Meghan has yet to reveal when the brand will go live. Interest is fading, and some time ago, royal expert Tom Quinn revealed some sad details about Meghan’s company.

Speaking to the Mirror, Quinn claimed that the Duchss was devastated by the public’s reception of her lifestyle brand. Many criticized her for releasing her jam, which hit Meghan Markle hard.

“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. She has reached the point now where she thinks that anything and everything she does will be unfairly criticized,” Quinn said.

Quinn added that Prince Harry believed “people are unfairly picking on her,.” Moreover, Quinn said she wasn’t prepared for any setback surrounding the American Riviera Orchard.
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“She is especially sensitive about any criticism of her luxurious lifestyle in the US – from her point of view, this is something to be admired, not criticized.”

Meghan Markle accused of stealing Kate Middleton spotlight

It’s well-known that Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle weren’t best friends during their time as senior working royal family members. What happened next, as the couple both left the royal family and later accused them of many things through their interviews, the Netflix series and Harry’s book didn’t exactly enhance their relationship, and today, it’s said to be at the bottom.

Now, Meghan Markle is accused of once again trying to steal the spotlight from her former royal colleague.

On Saturday, June 15, just hours before Trooping the Colour, Argentinian polo player Nacho Figuerasa, a close friend of Markle and Prince Harry, revealed the Duchess’s brand’s new raspberry-flavored jam via an Instagram Story.

The announcement’s timing left many royal fans angry and took to social media.

“Try to steal the spotlight from the RF,” one X, formerly known as Twitter, wrote, as per OK! Magazine. “Yet it is still shocking and disgusting.”

A second person added, “Narcissism at its finest,” while a third stated, “No. Meghan can never outshine Princess Kate, not then, now, ever.”
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A fourth person concluded, “Who buys jam anyway? It is so easy to make right at home with fresh fruit and a load of sugar!”

Source claims Meghan Markle had nothing do to with it

Although many were furious with Meghan Markle for this, a source close to the Duchess told the Daily Beast that she had nothing to do with it.

The source claimed, “While I am sure the gift packages came with notes requesting social media coverage, you can’t tell Nacho Figueras what to do. So I think it’s certain the timing of his post was his own idea.”

“The larger point here is that the American Riviera Orchard campaign has been phenomenally successful and cost Meghan nothing.”

The source added, “It is a textbook social media campaign. The only problem is that there still seems to be nothing actually for sale, so what is it all for? I guess we will find out.”

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Taylor Swift poses for selfie with Prince William, George and Charlotte along with her man Travis Kelce at London gig before rocking royal treats sell-out crowd to his best dad dancing

The Queen of Pop Taylor Swift posed for a selfie with Prince William, George and Charlotte, along with the singer’s man Travis Kelce before the rocking royal broke out his best dad dancing to Shake It Off.

It comes after The Prince of Wales was filmed eagerly joining in in the crowd which also included fellow royals Zara and Mike Tindall as well as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria.

Taylor kicked off the London leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium, performing to fans, celebrities and politicians alike – as well as her American footballer boyfriend.

The Prince of Wales was among the 90,000-strong crowd in London for the hottest ticket in town as Taylor kicked off the London leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour at Wembley – after he took along his children Prince George, 10, and nine-year-old Princess Charlotte.

Meanwhile, Prince Louis, six, stayed home with his mother Kate Middleton.

The Prince and Princess of Wales’s official X account posted the adorable photo with the caption: ‘Thank you Taylor Swift for a great evening!’

Soon after, the popstar posted a selfie with the royals and her boyfriend Kelce to say: ‘Happy birthday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start’ in a touching message to the heir for his 42nd birthday.

In the photo, Kelce is seen wearing his Team USA Olympics hat.

Prince William and megastar Swift have long known each other – the pair shared the stage at Kensington Palace to perform Livin’ On A Prayer with Jon Bon Jovi at a charity event in 2013.

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Comments posted on X, formerly Twitter, in response to footage of William dancing included: ‘This is my favourite thing ever!!! I never knew I needed to see Prince William dancing to Taylor Swift!’

Another poster wrote: ‘Prince William is a Swiftie. Immense dad dancing there.’

Last night’s show came after the military band at Buckingham Palace earlier in the day performed a rendition of Shake It Of to mark the Eras Tour arriving in the UK capital for three nights this weekend ahead of another five in August.

Also among those thronging to last night’s Wembley Stadium show were Taylor’s supermodel-turned-actress friend Cara Delevingne.
Ms Swift, 34, and her boyfriend were reuniting with her boyfriend Travis Kelce after a month apart, as he flew in from Cannes with his older brother Jason.

The couple, who are nearing their first anniversary, have not been seen together for over a month after they last enjoyed a romantic lunch on Lake Como, Italy, in May.

The Kansas City Chiefs star had so far been unable to support his girlfriend on the UK leg of her tour due to training commitments.

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, 34, was among the celebrity-studded audience who joined Kelce in the VIP area alongside Delevingne.

American hairstylist Jonathan van Ness, more commonly known as JVN, posted videos of the glitzy night featuring actress Salma Hayek.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that he was taking a ‘Swift campaign pitstop’ – a break ahead of the July 4 general election – to enjoy the concert with his wife.

William previously said of his duet with Taylor at the 2013 charity event for Centrepoint that he obeyed ‘like a puppy’ her demand he join her on-stage.

He recalled in a 2021 interview: ‘I can’t believe I’m actually telling you this story – I turn up and Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift are at the event, which nearly knocked me off my feet.

King Charles may even visit America to meet with Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children.

Prince Harry and King Charles (Image: Getty)

King Charles seems “willing to find a resolution” to his bitter feud with Prince Harry, with reports suggesting he plans to make a trip to see his son.

The father and son have been taking small steps to reconcile, even reuniting in London earlier this year in a bid to put an end to their bitter feud. However, the pair did not meet during Harrys last UK visit for the Invictus Games, highlighting the unresolved issues within the family.

Now, royal author Tom Quinn has claimed Charles has had discussions about visiting America to meet with Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children – Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Relationship expert Louella Alderson believes it could be the first step in Harry and Charles resolving their differences, according to The Mirror.

By visiting his son in America Charles would be making “a significant gesture of his desire to mend their relationship” and it’s “possible that he may be more willing to address any issues and work towards finding a resolution than he has been previously.”

Louella Alderson claimes that ultimately, “the success of this trip and potential reconciliation between King Charles and Harry will depend on both parties being open and committed to resolving their differences.”

Although Charles deeply loves his son, the King finds it hard to let go of his resentment towards Prince Harry, according to royal biographer Christopher Andersen.

Prince William, Queen Camilla, King Charles and Prince Harry (Image: Getty)

Allegedly, Harry’s critique of Camilla further complicates matters. Sharing his insights, Andersen stated: “I think people have to realise that the one thing that Charles finds unforgivable is criticism of Camilla.”

Emphasising Harry’s sentiments towards Camilla, Andersen said,”Prince Harry made it clear that he felt she was the villain in the piece.”

Writing in Spare, the Duke of Sussex dubbed Camilla “the villain” and wrong at length about their strained relationship.

“I think that still bothers the king, and I don’t know that it will be easy for him to [forgive]. I don’t think they’ll ever forgive Harry for that.”

Prince Harry has opened up about the last time he spoke to his mother Princess Diana and shared his biggest “regret” from the conversation, which took place hours before her tragic death

Prince Harry has admitted he’s filled with “regret” over the last time he spoke to his mother Princess Diana. (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Harry has confessed to feeling “regret” over his last conversation with his late mother, Princess Diana. The beloved Princess of Wales tragically lost her life on August 31, 1997, in a fatal car accident in Paris, which also claimed the lives of her partner Dodi Fayed and their driver Henri Paul.

Prior to the devastating crash, Diana had a phone call with Harry and his brother Prince William, which didn’t go as Harry had hoped. In his memoir ‘Spare’, he shared: “I wished I’d dug deep, told my mother all the things weighing on my heart, especially my regret over the last time we’d spoken on the phone.

“She’d called early in the evening, the night of the crash, but I was running around with Willy and my cousins and didn’t want to stop playing. So I’d been short with her. Impatient to get back to my games, I’d rushed Mummy off the phone.”

He added: “I wished I’d apologised for it. I wished I’d searched for the words to describe how much I loved her.”

Diana Princess Of Wales, Prince William & Prince Harry Visit The ‘Thorpe Park’ Amusement Park. (Photo by Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images) (Image: UK Press via Getty Images)

Elsewhere in ‘Spare’, Harry revealed his yearning for his mother following her untimely death.

He also expressed that any comparisons between Diana, Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa felt “wide off the mark”. While acknowledging these comparisons were made out of love, he described his mother as “simply indescribable”, reports the Mirror.

Prince Harrys spoke about remembering the infectious “devastating smile” and “vulnerable eyes” of his beloved mother, Princess Diana, highlighting how her passion for clothes, sweets, and music are cherished memories that he and estranged older brother William hold dear.

The Duke of Sussex continues to follow his mother’s legacy and often speaks of her with affection. In a homage at a Sentebale charity event in April, Harry honoured Diana’s influential work in the battle against HIV and AIDS, especially her focus on young people whose futures are compromised by the disease.

Diana, Princess of Wales with Prince Harry on holiday in Majorca, Spain on August 10, 1987. (Photo by Georges De Keerle/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)