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Prince Harry’s friend lifts lid on reason Duke is ‘really sad’ after Lilibet’s birthday

Harry is reportedly open to a return to the UK as he hopes his children can build a relationship with the Royal Family.

Prince Harry’s friend has claimed that the Duke is “really sad” because his children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are not able to have a relationship with their cousins.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently held a birthday party for Lilibet as she turned three on Tuesday.

According to reports, the party was comprised of close friends and family at Harry and Meghan’s Montecito mansion.

Royal expert Tom Quinn provided some insight, claiming that Hollywood heavyweight Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were in attendance with their daughter Daisy.

Speaking to The Mirror, Mr Quinn also shed light on how Prince Harry is rueing the fact that Archie and Lilibet are unable to bond with their family in the UK.

He said of the party: “Rather than go for a low-key celebration Harry and Meghan have spent the past weekend enjoying a pre-birthday bash for their daughter Lillibet’s third birthday – hugely expensive presents have been ruled out but the couple’s mansion in California was awash with celebrities including Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom and their daughter Daisy who is just a few months older than Lilibet.

“Shockingly no invitations to Lilibet’s party were issued to members of the Royal Family.

“One of Harry’s old army friends said: ‘Harry knew they wouldn’t come anyway and he was pretty sure he would not have wanted them there.

“But he is really sad that Archie and Lilibet cannot have any kind of relationship with their cousins while his feud with his family continues’.”

Royal experts have claimed that, while Harry would be open to a return to the UK, Meghan is certain she wants to remain elsewhere.

Speaking to The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, expert Phil Dampier said a recent event showed just how determined Meghan was to leave the UK in her past.

Meghan traveled to the UK to meet with Harry before they headed off to Nigeria for their tour in May.

Mr Dampier said: “He had the opportunity to recently, didn’t he, on his way to the Invictus Games event and Nigeria, Meghan didn’t want to know.

“That’s twice now that she’s just stopped off at the airport at Heathrow, I think in the lounge there.

“She clearly thinks that she’s unpopular in this country.

“I don’t think she wants to come back to this country.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if she never came back to this country, to be honest.

“And I think that’s where we are, it’s very, very sad.”

The monarch, who has been undergoing cancer treatment since February, told friends that he is ‘keener than ever’ to build a relationship with Archie, five, and Lilibet, two, royal sources told the Mirror. 

He has only met the Sussex children a handful of times since they were born, and wants to ‘make up for lost time’, given the long-running falling out Harry has had with the rest of the royal family over their alleged treatment of his wife.

Sources told the paper that King Charles, who managed to make it to D-Day commemorations last week, sent Lilibet a ‘heartfelt gift and card’ in celebration of her birthday last week.

A source said: ‘The King is absolutely committed to being present in all of his grandchildren’s lives.

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King Charles (pictured), who has been undergoing cancer treatment since February, told friends that he is ‘keener than ever’ to build a relationship with Archie, five, and Lilibet, two,

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Tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have remained high, even through King Charles’ cancer diagnosis

‘He values family above everything and whatever the course of his ­relationship with his son he would never be content with just seeing his grandchildren on the odd video call.’

Harry, 39, and his wife Meghan, 42, have lived in Montecito, California, ever since they officially left their lives as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2020.

Tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have remained high, even through King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.

While Harry rushed more than 5,000 miles back to the UK to visit his father following the news, the pair met for just twenty minutes.

He later told American broadcaster ABC: ‘I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that.’

Despite his fractured relationship with Harry, King Charles is reportedly a ‘fantastic and enthusiastic grandpa’ to Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, five, sources say.

Queen Camilla, 76, is also ­understood to be a driving force behind his decision to ramp up efforts to see his other grandchildren.

Prince William led guests at Chester Cathedral as he took on a key role during the ceremony.

Prince of Wales arrives for wedding of Duke of Westminster

The Prince of Wales was pictured beaming proudly as Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson exited Chester Cathedral after what has been dubbed the society wedding of the year.

The seventh Duke of Westminster, 33 – crowned Britain’s richest resident under 40 – married 31-year-old Olivia in a lavish wedding ceremony which included the crème de la crème of the British aristocracy.

The bride looked breathtaking in a sleek wedding dress and veil designed by Emma Victoria Payne. Olivia wore the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara – a family heirloom since 1906, while her bouquet was made of flowers picked from the gardens of the Duke’s family home, Eaton Hall. The 31-year-old beamed and was cheered on by the crowds as she made her way to church, shortly before 12pm.

Hugh also looked dapper in a black longtail coat, a black waistcoat, grey pin-striped trousers, a white and light blue shirt and a pink tie which featured dragonflies. Hugh made quite the entrance as he arrived at the ceremony in a green Land Rover and waved to the crowds who had gathered in the streets just before greeting the Dean of Chester the Rev Dr Tim Stratford and going inside.

Prince William arrived just before 11am as he was playing an important role as an usher. Princess Eugenie was also pictured beaming as she arrived at the cathedral shortly before 11.20am. She donned a sage green long-sleeved dress with a cream fascinator.

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Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson shared a kiss after their lavish wedding ceremony (Image: Getty)

King Charles, Prince William and Queen Camilla all joined crowds to mark the day the world remembers fallen heroes and veterans of World War II on Thursday, but there was one person noticeably missing – Prince Harry.

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Prince Harry is the only member of Royal Family to have fought on the front line twiceCredit: AFP

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Prince William attended the official international ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-DayCredit: Getty
Katie Nicholl told The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show how it would’ve been a “hard” and “pretty stomach-clenching moment” for him to watch the two days of commemorations and know he wasn’t a part of it.

Speaking to The Sun’s Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, the royal commentator explains that Harry’s fought in Afghanistan and is the only member of Royal Family to have fought on the front line twice, so on another parallel universe, he would’ve been there.

“Every time we cover the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, if there’s anyone that’s earned the right to be there and to lay a wreath, it’s Prince Harry because he fought for his Queen and his country in Afghanistan twice,” she says.

“And I can only imagine, and we was talking about how happy is out in Montecito and I believe he is, he’ll be watching those D-Day commemorations.

“He was a soldier for a big part of his life as we know through the Invictus community and I think it’s a pretty stomach-clenching moment for him where it’s that realisation that despite what he did, he wasn’t a part of this because he’s not a part of the working class Royal Family.”

It’s a pretty stomach-clenching moment for him where it’s that realisation that despite what he did, he wasn’t a part of this because he’s not a part of the working class Royal Family

Matt goes on to note how the reality of Prince Harry being absent for the D-Day commemorations is simply the repercussions of him burning bridges with the royal family, to which Nicholls agrees.

“They are, they are,” she says.

“Currently, we don’t know whether he did anything in Montecito, but if he did, he didn’t do anything publicly.

“And you’ll remember that one Remembrance Sunday when him and Meghan were photographed laying a wreath and that backfired on them so badly.

“So I think they’ve learned from things like that so it must’ve been a hard moment for him to watch these two days of commemorations in Normandy and in Britain and know that just like being a solider, he wasn’t a part of it.”

Matt goes on to point out how Prince William made a surprise stop in Arromanches to meet veterans on the D-Day 80th anniversary.

The royal was visiting the D-Day museum, which wasn’t meant to be an event for the press of public, when several veterans of the Gloucestershire Regiment in the Army saw him go in and were keen to meet him, to which he happily obliged.

PRINCE William offered an update on Princess Kate’s health as he chatted warmly to veterans after today’s D-Day commemorations.

The Heir joined his father, Queen Camilla and other leaders alongside war heroes in a moving anniversary event in Portsmouth.

King Charles and William both took to the stage to pay tribute to the veterans and their families.

Afterwards, William revealed Kate was feeling “better”, adding: “She would’ve loved to be here today.”

In a sweet clip that showed Prince William bending down to chat with a 95-year-old veteran he was asked: “I was going to ask you is your wife getting any better?”

William revealed she was well, before adding: “I was reminding everyone her grandmother used to work at Bletchley Park.

“She had a lot in common with some of the ladies here who never spoke about anything until the very end.”

William spoke to a Bletchley Park codebreaker about Princess Kate’s grandma Valerie, who also helped to break the Enigma code.

He said: “My wife’s grandmother did the same sort of thing as you. Catherine only found out at the end of her life.”

The Prince spoke to other veterans, too – thanking them for their service and telling them how special it had been.

He said: “I found it very moving, all the stories and letters, even now 80 years later.”

When one hero said “thank you”, the Prince of Wales replied: “No, we are here to thank you.”

William said: “We are here to say a big thank you and to all your colleagues and friends who didn’t make it back.”

“I love that spontaneity about the Prince of Wales and I think we’ve both been on tours and visits when he’ll make a detour,” Nicholls explains.

“He’ll spot someone in the crowd or he’ll see a post and he’ll be drawn to it – and he’s not afraid to go off-piste when it comes to his schedule some times.”

The Prince of Wales paid tribute to the courageous D-Day heroes who ran into the “fury of battle” on Normandy beaches.

He laid a wreath and honoured 14,000 Canadians who stormed Juno Beach 80 years ago today.

Meanwhile, King Charles also made a powerful and emotional D-Day speech as he praised D-Day veterans at the UK’s commemoration event in Ver-sur-Mer, France, saying we “must stand together to oppose tyranny.

He added: “It is with the most profound sense of gratitude that we remember them and all who served at that critical time.”

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King Charles III laying wreath during the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion’s commemorative eventCredit: Getty

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King Charles also made a powerful and emotional D-Day speech to commemorate the 80th anniversaryCredit: Getty

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Prince Harry would’ve found it ‘hard’ to watch the two days of commemorations and not be a part of itCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The regiment – of which the royal is Colonel-in-Chief – shared a video on X this morning showing the note being read out to troops as they prepared for today’s precursor to Trooping the Colour.

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The Princess continues to recover from cancerCredit: The Mega Agency

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The Irish Guards posted a video on X of soldiers being read Kate’s messageCredit: X/irish_guards

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Soldiers listened in silence to the heartfelt message as they prepared for the ceremonyCredit: X/irish_guards

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The letter Kate sent to the Irish GuardsCredit: X/irish_guards
She said her role as Colonel “remains a great honour”, adding: “I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review.”

The Colonel-in-Chief would typically take the salute at the review, which took place this morning.

It is a major hint that she will miss the main ceremony on June 15 entirely – though there is a chance she could watch it from the Buckingham Palace balcony and not take an active role.

Her letter said: “I wanted to write and let you know how proud I am of the entire Regiment ahead of the Colonel’s Review and Trooping the Colour.

“I appreciate everyone trooping this year has been practicing for months, and dedicating many hours to ensuring their uniforms and drill are immaculate.

“Being your Colonel remains a great honour, and I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review.

“Please pass my apologies to the whole Regiment, however I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon.

“Please send my very best wishes and good luck to all involved. Quis separabit.”

In the X post, the Irish Guards said: “The Irish Guards were deeply touched to receive a letter from our Colonel, Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales this morning.

“We continue to wish Her Royal Highness well in her recovery and send Her our very best wishes. Quis Separabit.”

With the ceremony marking King Charles’ official birthday, Kate would’ve taken a key role.

The Colonel’s Review is identical to The King’s Birthday Parade or Trooping the Colour, with the exception that some additional mounted officers ride on the latter.

Taking part were 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, all of whom will paraded on Horse Guards.

It also included 250 soldiers from the Foot Guards who lined the processional route along The Mall.

Kate uploaded a video to Instagram in which she bravely announced she was undergoing treatment for an unspecified cancer.

In January it was confirmed she would be cancelling all royal engagements to undergo major abdominal surgery.

Palace sources insisted the Princess would continue to rest and recover until given the all-clear by her doctor.

Timeline of Kate’s health battle & recovery

JAN 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery

JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery

JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside

JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week

JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital

FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health

MAR 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate

Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo

Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William

Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor

Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport

Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior

MAR 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis

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Members of the Household Cavalry took part in the Colonel’s review rehearsalCredit: Reuters

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The event is a precursor to the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 15Credit: Reuters

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Over 1,400 soldiers take part, with 250 sold from the Foot Guards taking part in the ReviewCredit: Rex

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Kate’s personal royal crest could be seen on the back of the letter in the videoCredit: X/irish_guards

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Kate would usually play a key role in the Trooping the Colour ceremonyCredit: The Times

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Kate during her first visit to the 1st Battalion Irish GuardsCredit: AP

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The Princess of Wales sits with the officers of the Irish Guards at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in AldershotCredit: The Times

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Kate announced on Instagram she had cancerCredit: BBC STUDIOS

Back in February Prince Harry lost his case against the Home Office following their decision to strip him of his level of taxpayer-funded police protection.

Prince Harry has been given the green light to appeal the case he lost in the High Court against the Home Office, although it is still unclear whether he will do so.

The Duke of Sussex first took legal action in February 2020 when the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) decided he should receive a different degree of protection to other members of the Royal Family.

Just a few weeks earlier Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step down as working members of the Firm, leading to his security being reviewed.

In a judgement from February this year High Court judge Peter Lane rejected the Duke’s claims that the decision was unfair and ruled that the Home Office and Ravec’s decision would stand.

But now Harry has been told he can appeal the verdict at the Court of Appeal, according to an order from Lord Justice Bean dated May 23 2024.

Prince Harry can appeal the High Court ruling on his security (Image: Getty)

In his 52-page ruling Sir Peter argued that lawyers representing the Duke of Sussex had made “an inappropriate, formalist interpretation of the Ravec process” during the High Court case.

He added: “The ‘bespoke’ process devised for the claimant in the decision of February 28 2020 was, and is, legally sound.”

Sir Peter accepted the decision of Sir Richard Mottram, Ravec’s former chairman, and argued that he would have come to the same conclusions back in 2020 even if he had been presented with Harry’s argument then.

The Home Office delegates responsibility for security arrangements of the Royal Family to Ravec, who also handle security for other important overseas guests.

The Sussexes are no longer working royals and as such receive a different level of protection (Image: Getty)

 

Following the ruling earlier this year a spokesperson for Harry said: “The Duke is not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of Ravec’s own rules, ensuring that he receives the same consideration as others in accordance with Ravec’s own written policy.

“In February 2020, Ravec failed to apply its written policy to the Duke of Sussex and excluded him from a particular risk analysis.

“The Duke’s case is that the so-called ‘bespoke process’ that applies to him is no substitute for that risk analysis.

“The Duke of Sussex hopes he will obtain justice from the Court of Appeal, and makes no further comment while the case is ongoing.”

Security concerns continue to plague Harry while he is in the UK (Image: Getty)

Security concerns are said to be the reason why Harry refused to stay in a royal residence when he was in the UK for the Invictus Games 10th anniversary service last month.

Instead of accepting King Charles’s offer he reportedly opted for a hotel, as he did when he flew to London for a last minute visit in February this year.

As a result Harry was not able to meet with his father or any other members of the Royal Family while he was over here, as the King was hosting a garden party at the same time as the Invictus service.

The Duke of Sussex has been granted the right to appeal the High Court ruling that downgrades his level of personal security when he visits the UK.

Harry and Meghan have lived with their children in Montecito, California since 2020 (Image: Getty )

Prince Harry’s ongoing legal battles may indicate he is eager to return to his homeland in the UK, a royal expert has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex has been granted the right to appeal against the dismissal of his High Court challenge regarding changes to his personal security when visiting the UK.

The dispute stems from a February 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) to modify the level of taxpayer-funded protection he receives.

Commentator Kevin O’Sullivan highlighted the financial toll of Harry’s legal actions in his TalkTV show, saying: “He’s already spent a million pounds on all of this. He’s had to pay the Home Office’s legal expenses, that was half a million, and his own expenses, that will cost him another half a million.”

Kinsey Schofield, who was a guest on the show, replied: “To me, it proves my argument that Harry is homesick. He wants to come home. He wouldn’t be fighting this so much if he was so blissfully happy in the United States of America.”

 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were recently in Nigeria (Image: Getty )

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to California in 2020 after deciding to step down from their roles as working royals. However, documents filed for Harry’s eco firm, Travalyst, reveal that he claims to have been a US resident since June 29 of the previous year.

Despite not being a working royal anymore, Harry has been embroiled in a legal battle with the High Court over the level of taxpayer-funded protection he would receive after he and his wife Meghan Markle stepped down from their roles as working royals.

In February, the High Court ruled that the decision was lawful and dismissed Harry’s case.

Then in April, the court denied him permission to challenge the ruling in a higher court. However, the Court of Appeal has now agreed to hear his challenge following a direct application from Harry’s lawyers.

 

Schofield criticised the prince’s actions, describing them as “the most expensive hissy fit I’ve experienced in my life. He wants working royal security.”

She said: “It does feel specifically with Meghan not coming to several of the last visits, and Harry refusing to stay at the palace, it’s almost like they’re trying to prove their point that it’s not safe enough for them”, Schofield said.

“They’re the most immature adults I’ve ever witnessed in my entire life. It feels like they’re creating this distance to punish somebody and to prove some point.”

 

The Duke of Sussex previously lost his legal fight against changing his government-funded UK security.

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Prince Harry has been given the green light to appealCredit: Getty
He claimed he had been treated “less favourably” than other royals.

Harry, 39, vowed to appeal after losing his case against the Home Office.

Now it has been ruled he can challenge Sir Peter’s dismissal at the Court of Appeal, according to an order by Lord Justice Bean dated May 23.

Sir Peter had previously ruled the duke’s lawyers had taken “an inappropriate, formalist interpretation of the Ravec process”.

He added: “The ‘bespoke’ process devised for the claimant in the decision of February 28 2020 was, and is, legally sound.”

After the ruling earlier this year, a legal spokesman for Harry said he intended to appeal, adding: “The duke is not asking for preferential treatment, but for a fair and lawful application of Ravec’s own rules, ensuring that he receives the same consideration as others in accordance with Ravec’s own written policy.

“In February 2020, Ravec failed to apply its written policy to the Duke of Sussex and excluded him from a particular risk analysis.

“The duke’s case is that the so-called ‘bespoke process’ that applies to him is no substitute for that risk analysis.

“The Duke of Sussex hopes he will obtain justice from the Court of Appeal, and makes no further comment while the case is ongoing.”

It comes after the Sussexes were stripped of their round-the-clock protection when they stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

Harry moaned he was unable to return with Meghan, Archie and Lilibet, “because it is too dangerous”.

He was allowed security when he stayed at royal residences or attended royal events but had to fend for himself if he wanted to see friends.

The High Court heard in May last year how Harry had brought a case against the Home Office and the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec).

He had won the bid to take the Government to court the year prior.

Harry’s lawyers argued he was “singled out” and treated “less favourably” in the decision.

However, Home Office lawyers argued he was no longer part of a group of people whose “security position” was under regular review by Ravec.

They said rather he was “brought back within the cohort in the appropriate circumstances”

The findings of the hearing read: “The court has found that there has not been any unlawfulness in reaching the decision of 28 February 2020.

“Any departure from policy was justified. The decision was not irrational.

“The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness. Even if such
procedural unfairness occurred, the court would in any event be prevented from granting the claimant relief.

“This is because, leaving aside any such unlawfulness, it is highly likely that the outcome for the claimant would not have been substantially
different.”

It added: “The court has also found that there has been no unlawfulness on the part of RAVEC in respect of its arrangements for certain of the claimant’s visits to Great Britain, following the decision of 28 February 2020.”

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Harry and Meghan were stripped of their protection when they left the UK

Meghan Markle is ‘not capable of learning lessons’: Lady Colin Campbell blasts Duchess of Sussex

Meghan Markle doesn’t learn from her lessons – Lady C

Meghan Markle is ‘not capable of learning lessons’ and has no regret for how her life has panned out since ditching royal duties, according to Lady Colin Campbell.

This is despite the Duchess suffering plummeting approval ratings following a series of scathing remarks about Royal Family members by her and Prince Harry.

 

Speaking on GBN America, Lady C said Meghan is ‘not capable’ of regret and will therefore fail to learn from her ‘errors’.

“She blames everybody else for her errors”, she told Nana Akua.

Lady C says Meghan would have been the most popular person on the planet had she remained a working royal

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“I’ve been told that she is enraged because no matter what she does, it flops, and no matter what Catherine does, it succeeds.

“That’s infuriating for her. Meghan came into the Royal Family with the expectation that she’d be able to milk them as if they were the fatted calf, and that she was going to be able to end up having a billionaire lifestyle.

 

“She has a billionaire lifestyle without the money. They’re quickly running into serious problems financially.

“Every deal collapses, and all these phantasmagoric figures that they were bandying about will never reach their bank account.

“She’s not capable of learning a lesson which is tragic because, for all her personal character and personality flaws, she would have now been the most popular human being on Earth. Catherine wouldn’t be.”

Meghan and Harry stepped back from royal duties and flocked to California in 2020.

Meghan Markle and Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020

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Lady C joined Nana Akua on GBN America

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They said the decision to move stateside was dictated by their motivation to raise their son, Archie, away from the public limelight.

The couple have since welcomed a second child, Princess Lilibet.

Recent health scares have rocked the Royal Family and prompted discussion as to whether the couple would consider assisting them in their hour of need.

But this suggestion was rubbished by Lady C on GBN America, who said the Firm would not consider entertaining such a prospect.

“My understanding is, not one of the four participants of whom we’ve been speaking have any interest whatsoever in ever interacting with Harry or Meghan in an official capacity ever again”, she said.

“Even if Charles were inclined and Camilla went along with it to have some form of private rapprochement with Harry, there is no way there will be an official role for Harry or Meghan.

“They understand that would be drinking poison from a chalice that they could well avoid drinking from.”

 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face ‘significant problem’ after royal snub

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s exclusion from Trooping the Colour “is a poignant reflection of their ongoing estrangement” from the Royal Family, it’s been claimed.

Harry and Meghan are now ‘estranged’ from the royals, it’s been claimed. (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been dealt a reminder of just how isolated they are away from the Royal Family, an expert has claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been invited to attend Trooping the Colour to mark King Charles’ birthday on June 15.

Harry and Meghan also did not attend last year, and a royal expert believes this shows their “estrangement from the core of the British monarchy.”

Publicist Michael Levine told The Mirror: “This continued exclusion of Meghan and Harry from Trooping the Colour is a poignant reflection of their ongoing estrangement from the core of the British monarchy.

“Their absence for the second year running underscores the deep rifts that persist despite the pageantry and tradition that define the Royal Family. It’s a stark reminder that personal conflicts can ripple through the public spectacle even in the most revered institutions.”

Meghan attended her first Trooping the Colour in 2018. (Image: Getty)

Mr Levine added that the decision not to invite the Sussexes poses a “significant problem” for Meghan and Harry.

The couple attended Trooping the Colour in both 2018 and 2019. The event was scaled down in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.

In 2022, Harry and Meghan were in the UK while the event was on but did not go to Buckingham Palace with the royals.

They watched the event from above the Horse Guards Parade with non-working royals.

Trooping the Colour will mark an important public appearance for King Charles as he continues his recovery from cancer.

The Princess of Wales, who is undergoing cancer treatment herself, is unlikely to attend the event.