Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has confessed to snubbing pop star Taylor Swift at a star-studded wedding for a very touching reason
Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards revealed she once snubbed pop star Taylor Swift at a wedding for a touching reason.
The TV star, 55, recalled her encounter with the pop star while on the ITV daytime show on Friday. She shared how their paths crossed when she attended a wedding with her late son Jamal Edwards. Brenda didn’t disclose whose wedding it was, but many viewers believed it could have been Ed Sheeran’s 2019 ceremony with Cherry Seaborn.
Ed was close friends with Jamal and has a tight bond with Taylor. Jamal sadly died at the age of 31 in 2022 following a cardiac arrest. Opening up on the experience with Taylor, Brenda shared: “The reception time had come and we came into the room and everybody found a seat and sat down.
“I thought to myself Jamal’s brought me here so I am going to sit and not say anything and keep my eyes down, which I did. Which is very out of the ordinary for me.” She continued: “So I sat there and after about half an hour she was sat talking and I could hear the conversation but its not my conversation. And then she says to me ”hi, would you like to come and sit with us?’ and I said, ‘no thank you’ and afterwards I was like ‘ugh!’.
“I spoke to Jamal after and he said ‘mum you should gone and spoke to her, don’t be so awkward’ and I said ‘I was trying not to embarrass you and say something stupid, like I normally would!’ But she was very lovely and she was very down to earth, and you could feel her aura about her that was so calm and pleasant.”
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Brenda’s son Jamal founded the music platform SBTV in 2006 which helped launch Ed’s career. Ed, who used to take drugs twice a day, said that it would be disrespectful to ever play around with substances again after Jamal’s tragic death. The pop star confessed that he first started taking them in his mid-20s, and then gradually became hooked.
Last year, Ed broke down in tears as he was performing an intimate show with Apple Music Live at the Eventim Apollo in London. During the performance Ed admitted he ‘wanted the world to stop’ as he dedicated two songs to Jamal. Ed shared his grief and admitted to the audience: “I’m still not over it, I don’t want to be.”
He told the audience, according to the Daily Mail: “The last time I was in this venue was with my friend Jamal, to see a comedy show, and I’ve not been here since. The first time I ever played this song, I cried when I introduced it, I cried at the start, I cried at the end and… I’m going to cry now.”
Brenda previously shared how Ed comforted her following Jamal’s death as he “was literally at my house for a week, just looking after us”. “There wasn’t anything that he wasn’t sorting out and doing if we needed anything, and everybody has been so so wonderful and so supportive,” she shared on Good Morning Britain.
Katie Piper announced on social media she has stepped away from presenting her Breakfast show this morning, after being forced to seek medical attention
Katie Piper pulled out of her breakfast show this week due to a medical emergency.
The Loose Women star announced she would be stepping away from her role this weekend and would be replaced by Good Morning Britain star Charlotte Hawkins. The TV star, 40, shared the sad news with her fans on Instagram on Saturday, writing: “I’ll be back soon. thank you @charlottehawkins1 for stepping in last minute.” In the caption of her post, she added: “Sadly I’m not going to be on my breakfast show this weekend as I’ve had to have an unexpected medical procedure. All is well and I hope after some rest I’ll be back in the hot seat next weekend.”
Katie regularly presents her weekend morning chat show on ITV1, which runs on Saturday and Sunday, and has featured guest stars including Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing, and Celebs Go Dating’s Anna Williamson. This week, Katie was set to welcome stand-up comedian Sophie Duker and Livi Sheldon, best known for her role as Diamond from Gladiators, and Radio 1 film critic Rhianna Dhillon to the studio.
Although Katie hadn’t mentioned in detail the reason for her absence, she told her followers on social media she would be back to her fronting the show next weekend. Fans were left gutted at the news. One person penned: “Sending love & a speedy recovery x” Meanwhile another person added: “Take care we shall miss seeing you.”
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Katie Piper’s message to fans
Katie has previously opened up about her health battles, and earlier this year, updated fans on her recent recovery after undergoing surgery to avoid losing her left eye.
The presenter opened up about her tarsorrhaphy surgery, telling fans the procedures had been “mentally hard”. Katie sustained multiple injuries and blindness in eye one after she was attacked with acid in 2008. The mum-of-two has since undergone more than 400 surgeries in a bid to reconstruct her face.
She told her followers: “I’ve got a defect and an infection that is becoming really hard to treat. I have to give a shout out to my lovely husband, he’s always there for me, always driving.
“He’s spent a lot of time in hospital waiting rooms, eye clinic waiting rooms, wards, and he sits in a lot of car parks waiting for me. Also, if this helps anyone else…. yes I do sometimes find it hard. I’m ok with looking different to everyone else but operations can sometimes take me back to memories of how this all started and that’s hard mentally.”
Katie has been hosting her Breakfast Show since 2022, alongside being a regular panellist on Loose Women. Back in April, Katie was full of joy after announcing her show was set to return.
She took to social media to write: “I am so happy to be back for a third series, and this time it’s bigger than ever! Expect some incredible guests in the studio, from TV stars, podcasters, as well as top musical talent. I can’t wait for everyone to wake up with me every Saturday and Sunday – so set your alarms!”
Prince William’s Gestures to King and Queen Go Viral
Footage of Prince William greeting his father and stepmother, King Charles and Queen Camilla, has gone viral on TikTok after the royal trio appeared at an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings this month.
William’s relationship with his father has been the subject of increased public focus since the king’s accession in 2022, whereupon he made his elder son the Prince of Wales.
In his new senior role, William has taken on a higher profile public role within the monarchy, which has only increased in responsibility since Charles was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
Prince William at the U.K. national commemoration for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with King Charles and Queen Camilla in Portsmouth, England, on June 5, 2024. Footage from the event has gone viral…DYLAN MARTINEZ – POOL/GETTY IMAGES/ANDREW MATTHEWS – POOL/GETTY IMAGES
On June 5, the prince, the king and queen attended the U.K.’s national commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, which took place on June 6, 1944, beginning the liberation of France and hastening the end of World War II in Europe.
The royals attended the event in the naval city of Portsmouth, England, where Charles and William gave speeches to honor the British and allied veterans present.
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Uploaded to TikTok by user royalfamilyfanpage5 on June 6, footage of William greeting his father and stepmother prior to their speeches has gone viral, gaining over 450,000 views on the video sharing platform, so far.
The clip highlights the moment the prince met King Charles with a kiss on the cheek, moving on to offer the same gesture to Queen Camilla.
Also included in the video was footage taken from the event, such as William rehearsing his speech and meeting veterans.
The video, captioned “80th Anniversary of D-Day,” has received in excess of 24,000 likes and over 600 comments, many of which praised the prince and his interactions with his father and stepmother.
“Such a class act!,” wrote one TikTik user.
“William always respectful to his father and stepmother. Love the moment being shared,” posted another, with a further comment reading: “Prince William is Britain’s best asset.”
The prince hasn’t had an easy start to 2024. In January, Princess Kate stepped out of the public eye to undergo abdominal surgery, after which she announced in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer and needed a course of preventative chemotherapy.
After taking time out to support his wife and three children, William returned to work, undertaking a number of events alone that he would usually have carried out alongside Kate.
The couple celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary on April 29, releasing a never before seen photograph from their wedding day to mark the occasion.
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Stacey Solomon is said to be ‘wincing’ over comments she made about eventually stepping back from her TV career, as she is ‘feeling torn’ over her future
Stacey Solomon seems to be backpedalling on her “five-year plan” as she struggles to balance her bustling career, her popular Instagram presence, and her family commitments.
It comes as the Sort Your Life Out star said she eventually wanted to leave the limelight to become a full-time mum to her kids with hubby Joe Swash. The 34-year-old shared her aspirations during an episode of the Glad We Had This Chat podcast, hosted by Caroline Hirons.
On the podcast, Stacey said: “This year, when my team asked me my five-year goals, I was like ‘I want to be a stay at home mum.’ That is my dream, my ultimate dream. I just want to be with my kids.”
An insider from the TV industry mentioned that Stacey is currently “feeling torn” due to several upcoming projects, reports the Express. Despite her ambitions, Stacey is reportedly anxious about potential backlash for focusing too much on her career.
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A source told Closer: “Stacey is the first to admit she is a total chatterbox and will often get carried away when she’s being interviewed or talking about personal things on Loose Women.
“She’s been wincing over her comments that she’s going to give up her career to be a stay-at-home mum as it’s not strictly true.”
The source also noted that Stacey is facing a “mounting pile of projects” and is reluctant to choose between her professional life and family time.
Well-known for their “blended family,” Stacey and Joe parent seven children – Zachary, 16 and Leighton, 12 from previous relationships as well as Rex, five, Rose, two and Belle, 15 months with Joe. In addition, Joe also has an elder son, Harry, 16, from a past relationship.
Propelling to fame after her X Factor appearance in 2009, Stacey established herself as a Loose Women panellist and fronts popular programmes like “Stacey Solomon’s Renovation Rescue”.
The mum-of-three has built a successful social media profile garnering 5.9 million followers on Instagram, earning an impressive estimated £12,000 per sponsored post for brands.
But the celebrity faced backlash at Christmas when she flew her family out for a luxurious Caribbean holiday and later told critics to “unfollow” her. But sources hinted that Stacey worries about being “cancelled” or labelled as a “fraud”.
Insiders added that the telly host dreads the idea of upsetting her loyal “hardworking” fans, feeling as if she “can’t win” when expressing her views.
Denise Welch was left raging as she shut down claims that Loose Women is about her telling critics to ‘shut up’ and has become ‘all about her’ as she addresses backlash
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While reports say Harry is eager to return to the U.K. amid his family’s health crises, Meghan may not be on the same page.
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Harry and Meghan may return to the U.K. to strengthen family bonds in light of King Charles’ health crises.
Meghan seems hesitant about bringing kids to the U.K., but both Harry and Meghan want closer family ties.
Reports suggest Harry is negotiating a return to work with the royal family, aiming to avoid past conflicts and strengthen family bonds.
Earlier this year, Prince Harry returned to the U.K. alone after King Charles’ cancer was revealed, while Meghan Markle remained in California with their two kids, where they relocated to in 2021. However, as per a new report, the couple may return to Harry’s homeland in the face of his family’s various health crises.
“Charles and Camilla have very good relationships with their other grandchildren,” a source recently told Daily Express UK. “And everyone is keen for them to have a stronger bond with Harry and Meghan’s kids, Archie and Lili.”
Though the royals reportedly want to reconcile with Harry, Meghan is seemingly hesitant to bring her kids to the UK.
They added that the couple are on board, too, saying, “Both Harry and Meghan are keen for the children to become closer with Harry’s family.”
Why Meghan And Harry May Disagree On Relocating To The U.K.
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However, there were previously conflicting reports over whether Harry and Meghan agreed on returning to the U.K. even temporarily. While Markle has been apparently focusing on an acting comeback, Harry reportedly thinks a return could help them professionally and financially. Plus, his father and sister-in-law’s cancer diagnoses add another layer of motivation to return.
“Harry and Meghan have been talking about moving back to London,” a source told Life and Style. “[They] are going through one of the toughest times of their lives — and that’s saying a lot, considering what they’ve been through already.”
“Harry’s been trying to cut a secret deal to live and work with the royal family again,” they continued. “And Charles has graciously agreed to it. He and Meghan are grateful.”
“He loves Harry and his grandchildren, and having his family back together is what he’s wanted,” they added. “Meghan and Harry have to agree not to speak ill of the royals again/ That’s a must. It would be an utter embarrassment if they were to be kicked out of the family for a second time.”
King Charles Wants To Reconcile With Harry And His Grandkids
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Likewise, earlier reports have said King Charles is eager to reconcile with his son and grandkids, so Harry and Meghan may be welcomed back with open arms to the U.K.
“[King Charles] desperately wants to reconcile with Harry,” royal expert Katie Nicholl told Entertainment Tonight.“The king would have been hugely relieved and comforted by the fact that Harry flew over,” she continued, adding it was likely “emotional and probably quite difficult for both of them.”
“He wants to repair that relationship and indeed have a relationship with his daughter-in-law and his grandchildren,” Nicholl went on. “I think when someone has a serious health scare like this, it does make you reassess things and I think that’s why Harry got on the first flight he could.”
With Meghan’s recent lifestyle brand flopping in the U.S., and King Charles as well as Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment continuing, perhaps a fresh start back in his native country is on Harry’s mind after all.
Prince Harry misses Kate Middleton, who was a dear friend to him, and regrets distancing himself from her.
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Prince Harry regrets distancing himself from Kate Middleton, who he considered like a sister he never had.
Experts believe a reconciliation between Prince William and Prince Harry is unlikely due to the strained relationship and current circumstances.
Kate Middleton’s health struggles and other family issues have made it difficult for the royal couple to prioritize any reconciliation efforts.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been dealing with a lot in the last few months. From the obvious fears and complications that come from the Princess’ illness to the stress of being under scrutiny, as well as Kate Middleton’s family’s financial problems, the royal couple have no energy to deal with anything else. Not even a possible reconciliation with Prince Harry.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s friend harshly criticized the way the Royal Family handled the crisis.
The younger Prince reportedly has been regretting not mending his relationship with his brother, but especially misses his sister-in-law, who was a dear friend to him. Still, he acknowledges that the reconciliation is up to his brother and his wife, and knows Meghan Markle should always be his priority.
Prince Harry Regrets Distancing Himself From Kate Middleton
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It’s no secret that the relationship between Prince Harry and the Prince and Princess of Wales is strained, but while most people focused on the rift between the brothers, it seems the Duke of Sussex is especially sad about the damage to the bond he had with Kate Middleton.
According to royal expert Jennie Bond, Prince Harry regrets distancing himself from Kate Middleton, who he described in his memoir Spare as “the sister I’ve never had and always wanted.”
“I’m sure he must feel sad that he is estranged from two people who were once so important in his life [Prince William and Kate Middleton], but he must surely have come to accept that he is the one who has deepened the rift with his allegations, publications and revelations,” the former BBC royal correspondent said.
The younger Prince allegedly distanced himself from the Princess of Wales for Meghan Markle’s sake, and he regrets not having a good relationship with her anymore, but he knows he has to prioritize his wife no matter how much he cares about his sister-in-law.
“He probably does miss her but he has the woman who is the most important in his life and, understandably, he is prioritising Meghan over everyone and everything else,” Jennie Bond continued.
This is not the first time the relationship between Prince Harry and Kate Middleton has been analyzed. Royal author Tom Quinn compared the Prince’s feelings about his broken relationship with Kate with Princess Diana’s death.
“He really misses that warm, uncomplicated relationship, and he is torn between loyalty to his wife and regret about the loss of the woman he was so close to. Losing Kate was Harry’s second great loss after losing his mother.”
Royal Experts Think A Reconciliation Between The Princes Is Unlikely
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Despite the good relationship Prince William, Prince Harry, and Kate Middleton once had, royal experts are not holding out hope that they will reconcile. At least not any time soon. A lot of people thought the difficult moment Kate Middleton is going through would provide the opportunity for them to rekindle their relationship, but it seems it’s having the opposite effect.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have too much on their plate right now, and a reconciliation with Prince Harry is reportedly the farthest thing from their minds.
Kate responded to fans who’ve been sending her well wishes as she and several other royals undergo treatment for cancer.
“I doubt that it even occurred to William to call or text his brother. In the maelstrom of emotion that must have engulfed his heart and head, there could be no room for a sibling who had cut so deeply into the flesh of their once close relationship,” royal expert Jennie Bond explained.
She also called the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “irrelevant,” and says she doubts that “William has either the emotional strength or the inclination right now to deal with the painful baggage that such a meeting would bring.”
Princess Kate Middleton reportedly showed off her body as part of her strategic attempt to get Prince William, according to a biography.
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Rumors suggest Kate Middleton strategically pursued Prince William, as detailed in Robert Lacey’s book.
Middleton’s alleged tactics include wearing a revealing dress and changing her education plans to be near Prince William.
However, Middleton denies planning to become a royal, stating she never expected such a life before meeting William.
It often seems like some people obsess over Kate Middleton and Prince William each year. As a result, it isn’t surprising that there have been many rumors about both of them, including some gossip that Prince William hates Princess Diana’s godchildren.
At times, Kate Middleton has had to deal with some especially tough rumors. Some examples of that include when Donald Trump commented on topless photos of her and the gossip surrounding her cancer diagnosis that Blake Lively apologized for. Princess Kate also had to deal with a book that claimed she showed off her body as part of a strategy to get Prince William.
This article will reveal a book that claimed Princess Kate Middleton strategized to get Prince William. Then, the article will look at what Middleton said about whether she expected to become a royal.
Kate Middleton “Strategically Chased” Prince William In College According To A Book
Throughout the English Royal Family’s history, there has always been a lot of gossip and rumors about them. Since the 1980s, a lot of the tabloid headlines relating to the British Royals have focused on their love lives.
Unfortunately for King Charles and Prince Harry, their love lives have resulted in a lot of public controversy. While Prince William has been involved in scandals, however, his relationship with Princess Kate Middleton has mostly been a constant for years.
Of course, when Prince William was a young man, there was a lot more conjecture about who he would spend his life with. According to the author of “Battle of Brothers: William and Harry – The Inside Story of a Family in Tumult”, Middleton “strategically chased” Prince William at that time.
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Between movies, TV shows, and books, many stories have been told about regular people randomly meeting and later marrying Royals. According to the author of that book, Robert Lacey, Middleton and Prince William didn’t wind up together because of chance.
What is the timeline of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship, according to People?
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First Meeting
2001
Start Dating
May 27, 2002
Break Up
April 2007
Reconcile
June 9, 2007
Get Engaged
October 20, 2010
Get Married
April 29, 2011
Prince George Alexander Louis Born
July 22, 2013
Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana Born
May 2, 2015
Prince Louis Arthur Charles Born
April 23, 2018
Instead, Lacey claims that Middleton made many choices that ultimately resulted in her landing Prince William. More than that, Lacey claims that Middleton strategized to become a princess.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip were married for decades and truly seemed to love each other but they rarely slept in the same bed.
Lacey’s most notable claim about Middleton’s strategic plan to get Prince William involves a famous moment from their history. According to Lacey, an infamous see-through dress Middleton donned during a fashion show was part of her plan to land the royal.
In Lacey’s book, he wrote about how Middleton walked the runway at a fashion show she knew Prince William would be at. In an amusing twist, the fashion show was named “The Art of Seduction” which is what Lacey claims Middleton was up to at the event.
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During the fashion show, Middleton initially was pretty covered up when she came out. However, according to what Lacey wrote in his book, Middleton took off the top layer of her outfit to reveal the see-through dress she had on underneath.
To be clear, Middleton was wearing something under that covered up as much of her body as a bikini typically would. Still, Middleton’s outfit in the fashion show definitely revealed her figure, as famous photos from the fashion show reveal.
According to Lacey, Middleton decided to wear the revealing see-through dress to catch the eye of one person who was in attendance. Furthermore, Lacey claims that Middleton’s plan worked to perfection based on what he claims Prince William remarked about Middleton’s looks. “Wow, Kate’s hot.”
In Lacey’s book, he claims that for the see-through dress moment to happen, Middleton had to jump through some hoops before that. The author claims that Middleton made huge changes to her education plans as part of her strategy to get close to Prince William.
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In Lacey’s book, he claimed that Kate Middleton gave up a better education to be near Prince William. “Kate was very strategic. She gave up her place at one of Britain’s premier universities, Edinburgh, and opted for another one [St. Andrews] that probably didn’t have the same academic standard.”
According to Times Higher Education, Princess Kate Middleton and Prince William both graduated from St. Andrews. Prince William and Middleton both graduated after studying art at school, according to the outlet.
As Lacey elaborates in his book, Middleton had already been to Edinburgh and even arranged a place to live there. However, she gave that up, delayed her education by a year, and switched her major to art history to be part of Prince William’s life.
It is important to note that the claim that Middleton had an elaborate strategy to become a princess isn’t proven by any means. In fact, Middleton once explicitly stated that she didn’t plan to become a princess.
Kate Middleton Said She Didn’t Think She’d Become A Royal
According to Robert Lacey’s book, Kate Middleton spent a lot of time strategizing to become a Princess. However, in 2023, Middleton was asked if she expected to become a royal before she got involved with Prince William, and she stated that she didn’t.
Prince Harry and Prince William’s relationship seems to be strained and the rumor about a joke about hair loss doesn’t make anything better.
In May 2023, Princess Kate Middleton and Dame Kelly Holmes met with students at St Katherine’s School in Bristol. During that event, some of the students got to ask Middleton questions.
The most notable portion of the conversation came when Middleton was asked if she, “wanted to be a royal”. In response, Middleton told that student and everyone else who was present that she never expected to become a princess.
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Middleton also went on to tell the students that she was unprepared for the role she has now. As Middleton explained, she, “had to learn” to be a royal after “falling in love” with Prince William.
Of course, Middleton’s comments to those students completely contradict the claims in Lacey’s book which is interesting to note.
Meghan Markle is angry the royal family hasn’t ostracized Prince Andrew despite the allegations against him.
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Meghan Markle’s grievance with the royal family stems from Prince Andrew’s treatment despite his scandal.
The Duchess of Sussex will not be returning to the UK with Prince Harry, causing relief for Kate Middleton and Prince William.
William and Kate blame Meghan for Harry pulling away from the family, attributing his changes to her influence.
There are, as it seems, several members of the royal family Meghan Markle has a problem with. After Kate Middleton‘s diagnosis was announced to the world, people focused on the Duchess of Sussex’s relationship with her and Prince William, but it turns out she has a much bigger grievance about another royal.
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Thanks to her Podcast, Netflix deal and other ventures in the works, Meghan Markle is doing more than okay nowadays.
It’s common knowledge that Prince Andrew has been accused of sexual abuse in the Jeffrey Epstein case, and apparently, the fact that, despite this, the royal family still treats Andrew better than her has caused her a lot of pain.
Meghan Markle’s Issues With Prince Andrew
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A lot has been said about Meghan Markle’s feud with the royal family, especially Prince William and Kate Middleton, but it seems her main point of contention isn’t the Prince or the Princess of Wales. According to Royal author Tom Quinn, she’s most upset about Prince Andrew still being part of the royal family, despite his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
“The fact that Prince Andrew has not been completely ostracised is another deep source of grievance for Meghan – she’s been pushed out so why not Andrew, who has behaved appallingly?” Tom Quinn explained.
The royal author explained why the Duchess of Sussex had been pushed out of the royal family and not Prince Andrew, and apparently it had nothing to do with their actions but with their respect to the Crown’s authority. The family doesn’t consider Meghan Markle to be more shameful than Prince Andrew, but they allege they had no choice but to push her out since she didn’t follow their rules.
“Meghan has a point but what she doesn’t see is that for all his faults Andrew has at least done what the royal family told him to do: Andrew was told to say nothing after his disgrace and he continues to say nothing.”
This is a clear reference to all the times the Duchess has shared her experiences with the royal family, which most of the senior royals didn’t like. Prince Andrew has been hidden away ever since the accusations against him came to light, and has been forbidden from carrying out royal engagements.
Meghan Markle Will Not Be Returning To The UK
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In just a couple of days, Prince Harry will be landing in the United Kingdom. All by himself. Meghan Markle will not be joining him on the visit, and reportedly, Kate Middleton and Prince William were relieved when they found out.
Apparently, while they aren’t happy with Harry, the Prince and Princess of Wales are open to reconciling with him, but not with Meghan. Particularly Kate Middleton.
Given the paperwork Harry recently filed, he and Meghan Markle have no plans to leave the United States.
“William hates the idea of meeting Harry again. For Kate it’s different. She finds the idea of meeting Harry far less awkward just so long as Meghan isn’t around,” Tom Quinn shared. “Which is why, at Kensington Palace there was a huge sigh of relief when it was confirmed that Meghan would not be accompanying her husband to the UK.”
The reason for this is that Prince William and Kate blame Meghan Markle for Prince Harry pulling away from the family, and find it hard to forgive her for it.
“William and Kate have always attributed the change in Harry – from a charming if wilful boy to an angry young man – to Meghan’s influence. Kate supports her husband, but still sees Harry as a troubled little boy who just needs attention and unconditional love.”
Royal expert says Meghan Markle expected to receive more attention once she joined the royal family.
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Royal expert claims Meghan Markle’s craving for attention caused a rift with the royal family, leading to resentment and misunderstandings.
Meghan Markle has been rejected by the royal family and people close to the family, even during this difficult time for the crown.
Meghan felt snubbed by the royal family’s treatment of Prince Andrew, sparking her grievances against them.
Ever since Kate Middleton and King Charles shared their cancer diagnosis, people have been worried about the tense relationship Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have with the rest of the royal family. There has been talk of reconciliation for a few months, but ever since the King refused to see Prince Harry during his visit to the UK, hopes have diminished.
Many suspect Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s trip to Nigeria had ulterior motives after their foundation was marked delinquent.
Now, a royal expert has explained a new theory he has regarding Meghan Markle’s resentment toward the royal family. Apparently, he believes the Duchess of Sussex was expecting to take center stage once she joined the royal family, and was disappointed when she didn’t get enough attention.
Royal Expert Claims Meghan Markle Wanted To Be The Center Of Attention After Marrying Prince Harry
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The estrangement between Meghan Markle and the royal family has raised questions and worries for a few years now, but a royal expert has a new theory about why she never managed to get along with the rest of the family.
Jennie Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent, spoke about the Duchess of Sussex’s aspirations when it came to marrying a prince and claimed her unrealistic expectations muddled her relationship with Prince Harry’s family.
“I have always held the view that Meghan failed to understand that she would never be the top dog in the Royal Family… or even the deputy top dog,” she said. “There’s nothing wrong with seeking the limelight. It’s just that the Royal Family was the wrong vehicle for her ambitions.”
Meghan Markle decided to make a statement by wearing a diamond necklace belonging to Princess Diana.
The royal family’s rejection of Meghan Markle seems to have extended to friends of the royals. Recently, an important British fashion designer, who is friendly with Queen Camilla and has close ties with the senior members of the royal family, compared the Duchess of Sussex unfavorably to Kate Middleton.
Royal fans always seem to pit the two women against each other, with the Princess of Wales almost always coming out on top, and according to the royal expert, not being in the limelight contributed to the bad relationship between Meghan Markle and the royal family.
Meghan Markle Was Upset About The Royal Family’s Treatment Of Prince Andrew
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Apparently, one of the big issues Meghan Markle had with the royal family was the way they treated Prince Andrew. Or, rather, the way they treated her compared to the prince. According to royal expert Tom Quinn, she was outraged that the royal family didn’t cast Prince Andrew out the same way they did her when the accusations against him were much more serious than anything Meghan Markle has ever said or done.
“The fact that Prince Andrew has not been completely ostracised is another deep source of grievance for Meghan – she’s been pushed out so why not Andrew, who has behaved appallingly?” the royal expert explained, referring to the allegations against the prince related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Tom Quinn went on to say that she was misunderstanding the way the royal family works, and that as furious as they were about Prince Andrew’s behavior, he fell in line and complied with their rules, something she didn’t do.
“Meghan has a point but what she doesn’t see is that for all his faults Andrew has at least done what the royal family told him to do: Andrew was told to say nothing after his disgrace and he continues to say nothing.”
Whether these royal experts are right or not, it’s clear that the resentment between Meghan Markle and the royal family is complex and runs deeper than fans imagine.
