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Prince Harry had his heart set on patching things up with his father on his last trip to the UK – but he did not get to meet with King Charles. Now Insiders say the King’s youngest son is still determined to make amends – but it won’t be easy

Prince Harry is determined to win back his father’s favour after he did not get to see him on his last UK visit – but King Charles “just wants peace in his twilight years”, claims a source.

Insiders say King Charles will always have a place in his heart for Harry – but he doesn’t need the drama and wants to enjoy his twilight years peacefully. An inside source told the Mirror: “Harry’s made his bed. I’m an advocate for protecting your peace, and if this young man is bringing the drama, then good on King Charles for giving him the space he needs to grow. King Charles just wants to have his peace in his Twilight years. He doesn’t want to argue.”

Prince Harry determined to win back his father’s favour after he did not see him on UK trip- but it could be harder than he thinks ( 
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The Mirror has been to Buckingham Palace and the Sussexes for comment. Harry has just returned to his home in California after his whistlestop visit to Nigeria with his wife Meghan Markle.

While there Meghan came over all emotional when she was presented a very special gift for Archie and Lilibet. She had earlier said how much she missed not being with her children for Mother’s Day so it was even more poignant.

During their high-profile visit to the African continent, we can reveal the Duchess of Sussex was left speechless by a gesture from young Grace Busari, 13. Meghan was overwhelmed when she was presented a pair of stunning hand-stitched teddy bears from 13-year-old Grace, daughter of CNN Nigeria Bureau chief and Senior Editor invited to join Meghan and Harry on their visit.

Meanwhile Queen Camilla has made a bold move as she put the Prince Harry drama firmly behind her – announcing her very own star-studded festival to raise money for charity this summer. The senior royal made the move during Harry’s trip to London where she revealed she was putting together a stunning literary festival – with her A-list pals including Helena Bonham Carter on the roster.

Queen Camilla has kept a dignified silence over the Sussexes’ after Harry made claims about her in his book Spare .In it, he made no secret of his feelings for his step-mum. The Duke of Sussex didn’t hold back as he opened up about life behind Palace walls in his debut memoir Spare.

Meghan Markle ‘beginning to feel uncomfortable’ with US life according to expert

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been living in their lavish home in Montecito, California, since 2020 but a Royal expert has claimed the Duchess is ‘beginning to feel uncomfortable’ with her new life.

Meghan stepped down from the Royals in 2020 (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle is reportedly “beginning to feel uncomfortable” with her life in the US. According to a Royal expert, her life in Montecito isn’t panning out as planned.

The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry relocated to California in 2020 with their children Archie and Lilibet, following their decision to step back from the Royal Family and leave the Firm amid ongoing controversy.

However, questions are now being raised about Meghan’s contentment with their new lifestyle. The busy mother-of-two recently launched her own brand, American Riviera Orchard, which is expected to generate ‘six figures’ within weeks of its launch.

But as she delves into the workload, it seems to be a stark contrast from the princess life she had envisioned, suggests Royal expert Tom Quinn. The Royal author told the Mirror: “Meghan’s new brand, American Riviera Orchard, has already gained popularity with over half a million followers, but it’s essentially a relaunch of The Tig, the brand she abandoned when she married Harry, thinking that life as a Royal princess would bring endless deference and untold wealth.”

“We don’t yet know exactly what the new brand will be selling, but it’s astonishing that a Royal prince and his wife have been reduced to selling some of the things we have already been told they will be selling – marmalade, jams and even dog shampoo. The new enterprise and Meghan’s widely publicised visit to the children’s home in Los Angeles are definitely linked and suggest that the couple are beginning to feel uncomfortable sitting around in Montecito with not very much to do.”

The Sussexes moved to the US with their two kids (Image: alexilubomirski/Instagram)
Business experts have also picked up on ‘signs Meghan’s new brand was rushed. ‘ Lita Rebello, head of design at Own Your Space has given an insightful critique into the brand’s identity, paying particular attention to the logo.

The logo, crafted to symbolise the brand’s core values and aspirations, has sparked a lively debate on its design choices and overall impact.

From its intricate crest to the nuanced script font, Lita Rebello breaks down the elements that have led to a diverse range of opinions among design enthusiasts and the brand’s audience. She said: “They have got creative with the logo’s crest by hiding the initials in there, but it’s so messy that it’s almost impossible to notice. It’s like they were aiming for clever, but it ended up being a bit of a puzzle that’s hard to solve.”

She continued: “The whole design of the logo feels like it was rushed, with too much going on at once. It’s like someone didn’t know when to stop drawing. Because of this, it’s tough to make out any clear shape or idea in the mess. They picked a fancy handwriting style for the text but once you scale it down to a normal size, good luck trying to read it. The thin lines of the script just blend together, making it a strain on your eyes.”

Meanwhile, Harry is set to return to the UK next month to mark a decade of the Invictus Games, it is believed Meghan will remain stateside due to safety worries and a desire to avoid ‘drama’ on British soil.

Meghan’s visits to the UK have been sparse since stepping down, attending only significant events such as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022. Notably, she was absent from King Charles III’s coronation last year, an event Harry attended solo.

Prince Harry slammed for ‘gross’ behaviour as clip of moment with Meghan goes viral

The Duke of Sussex has been accused of ‘missing out on all the etiquette classes in the palace’ after he was spotted wiping his nose on his shirt at a high profile polo match.

Prince Harry has been caught being gross in a video clip from the Royal Salute Polo Challenge (Image: Yaroslav Sabitov/PA Wire)

Prince Harry has been slammed online for his behaviour after a video clip appears to show him ‘wipe his nose’ on his fingers and shirt.

In a video from the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, the duke can be seen standing next to his wife Meghan Markle as he seems to wipe his face and nose with his fingers before then wiping them on his polo shirt.

The former royal couple attended the prestigious match alongside longtime pal and Argentinian polo player Nachos Figueras as Harry filmed his behind the scenes look at polo for Netflix.

However, it turns out that another film clip has attracted more attention as his ‘nose wiping’ has been shared widely on social media, the Mirror reports.

The clip which has done the rounds on X, formerly known as Twitter, has seen the 39-year-old come under fire for his nose wiping move.

One person wrote: “That nose rubbing/wiping it on your hand is so gross” while another remarked: “I would almost let the nose wipe go, as it is super high pollen season in Florida.

“But he wipes his hand on his shirt, his pants, and the guy to his rights shirt. There are camera crews everywhere, ask for a tissue man, or use the long draping tails of the big bow on Meg’s dress.”

A third said: “He missed out on all the etiquette classes in the palace.”

The couple are also believed to be discussing whether or not Meghan will accompany her husband when he returns to the UK next month for the Invictus Games’ ten year anniversary.

Despite only ever returning to the UK on rare occasions, the former Suits actress is said to ‘miss some aspects of the UK’ but it will not be enough to make her return.

The couple attended the prestigious match while Harry filmed behind the scenes for Netflix (Image: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Sentebale)
Meghan has not been back to Harry’s home country since September 2022 when the late Queen Elizabeth II passed away.

In an interview with the Mirror, royal author and expert Tom Quinn said: “It will be a long time before Meghan reappears in the UK – she has already publicly stated that she will not return to the UK, and her friends insist she is still furious at the way she feels she was treated during her time in Britain.”

He added: “On the other hand, we should always remember that phrase – ‘never say never,’ because it will come back to haunt you when you change your mind, especially if you are a public figure like Meghan.

“A friend of the couple – one of Meghan’s few aristocratic friends from her time in the UK – told me Meghan does miss some aspects of life in the UK and worries that her children will blame her if they never get to see their cousins and feel as adults that they have been deprived of what might have been a fun and meaningful existence in the UK as working royals.”

Denise Welch slams ‘vile’ TV star as she defends Meghan Markle following criticism

Denise Welch has hit out at Royal biographer Angela Levin after she criticised Meghan Markle over her promotional photos for her new jam range.

Denise Welch furiously backed the Duchess (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Denise Welch has launched a scathing attack on a ‘vile’ TV personality while leaping to the defence of Meghan Markle, following criticism from a Royal biographer about the Duchess’ new jam range.

Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand last month, with details of the business mysteriously veiled until now. The first product, a luxury strawberry jam, was sent out to influencers sparking a wave of interest.

Angela Levin, a Royal biographer known for her critical views on Meghan, slammed the former Suits star over what she perceived as “set up” promotional images for the jam. During a segment on TalkTV, presenter JJ Anisiobi confronted Angela, suggesting that the photos were simply PR for a product Meghan was marketing.

“With respect, Angela, you sound like a social media troll,” JJ Anisiobi remarked, which visibly annoyed Angela. She went on to express her dislike for the images shared by Suits actress Abigail Spencer, who had received the jam as a gift and posted pictures online, which Angela branded as ‘ridiculous’.

The presenter reminded her that the photographs were merely a form of marketing. Following an intense exchange, she reached her limit and declared: “You’re here to fight me so why don’t you say goodbye?” while gesturing towards the camera, reports the Mirror.

Angela Levin didn’t hold back on her opinions (Image: YOUTUBE/@TALKTV)

JJ retorted: “I’m not here to fight you, I’m just laying out the truth to you… You don’t want to be challenged,” before Angela abruptly ended the video call.

Angela’s interview was posted on Twitter, accompanied by footage of Piers Morgan being criticised for his relentless attacks on Meghan. Denise shared the clips and commented: “What an absolutely vile woman @angelalevin1 is. Why is she allowed to continually trash, insult and verbally abuse Meghan Markle in public forums? ? ?”

Some users disagreed with Denise, one stating: “Why not, even if she was? Free speech. Not everyone has to like the harkles,” and another chiming in: “We’re not keen on you either.”

The Loose Women star swiftly replied to the criticism with emojis of laughter. A number of people sided with Denise, expressing their disapproval of the critic in her comments section.

One user said: “Hateful for no reason… she’s being hysterical about a pot of jam… sad woman,” and another added: “I honestly don’t know how people are allowed to keep getting away with this constant bullying. It’s just so gross and really really dark. Glad someone stood up to her.”

Another person wrote: “She can dish it but can’t take it, ending the interview because she was told exactly what she is.”

Meghan Markle hints at real reason behind fall out with William and Kate

The Duchess of Sussex previously made a remark about ‘differing personalities’ between the former ‘Fab Four’ during a resurfaced 2018 interview.

Meghan Markle suggested all was not well with her and Harry’s relationship with William and Kate in a resurfaced interview from six years ago (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Meghan Markle previously hinted at a possible reason as to why she and Prince Harry fell out with Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The two royal couples initially seemed very close and were even nicknamed the Fab Four.

However, in a resurfaced interview of the two couples from over six years ago, the Duchess of Sussex made one revealing remark that hinted that all was not well.

Back in February 2018, the ‘Fab Four’ appeared at the Royal Foundation Forum where they all shared the stage.

At the time, Kate was expecting her third child, Prince Louis and Meghan was getting ready to wed Prince Harry in just a few months time, the Express reports.

The duchess said that she and Harry have “differing personalities” compared to William and Kate at the Royal Foundation Forum back in 2018 (Image: Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

During their chat, the duchess confessed that she and Harry have “differing personalities” compared to William and Kate, perhaps hinting at the rift that was evolving between the royal siblings and their spouses.

It seems Meghan was conscious of the contrasts between the couples from the beginning.

The event marked the duchess’ most prominent royal engagement thus far and as the quartet sat together, Meghan answered a question about her experience collaborating with Kate, Harry, and William.

She said: “Thank goodness it’s such differing personalities and that everyone’s very communicative because that’s how you can really see bigger change.

“If everyone’s thinking the same way, how are you going to push the envelope? You know, how are you really going to break through in a different sort of mindset?

“Changing mindsets and all of that is part of this communication that we have constantly. So, I think it’s part of the reason we’ve had so much success with Heads Together and whatever we end up working on moving forward.”

Meghan Markle was keen to become a ‘superstar’ following royal exit

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left the Royal Family in 2020 and moved to the United States. While the couple claimed they wanted privacy, one expert believes it was quite the opposite for the former actress.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit the Royal Family in 2020 (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Meghan Markle had her sights set on becoming a “superstar” after stepping back from royal duties with Prince Harry, suggests an expert.

The Sussexes bid farewell to their royal responsibilities in 2020 and relocated to the United States. Despite their claims of seeking privacy, an expert speculates that the former Suits actress was actually craving more attention.

A pundit suggested that Meghan was far more receptive to a life under the spotlight, unlike Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who have chosen a more “quiet” existence.

Jane Barr, writing in the From Berkshire to Buckingham newsletter, argued that the concept of Harry and Meghan being “half in, half out” in terms of their royal duties was unfeasible and maintained that Harry wasn’t merely treated as a “spare”, reports the Mirror.

She proposed: “She [Meghan] would not have been content with the ultimately quiet or truly independent/non-royal lives that William and Harry’s cousins actually lead. Reflecting on Megxit, Harry was not just the grandson of the Queen, the same relationship all his cousins share with the sovereign, he was the son of the future King.

“William and Harry were – from birth – preeminent royals, while their cousins, although celebrated, surely, began as secondary royals and only continued to fade as the years passed by. Harry seems so bitter about being the spare, but he has always held a higher rank than his cousins, and was treated accordingly.”

Meghan and Harry left behind royal life in 2020 (Image: Getty Images for Project Healthy Minds)

Barr commented on the unique nature of Harry and Meghan’s departure from official duties, contrasting it with other royals such as Beatrice and Eugenie, who maintain regular employment and lack flashy, lucrative deals. “Meghan wanted to take her HRH and her title and be a superstar in her own sphere on the international stage,” she remarked, highlighting that Meghan sought a role “wholly separate from the control of the Crown.”

The Sussexes are currently engaged in various initiatives under their substantial Netflix agreement. Meghan is in the process of producing a lifestyle and culinary series, while Harry is developing a documentary focused on his beloved sport of polo.

Prince Harry ‘reached out to William’ in ‘panic’ about future with Meghan in US

Prince Harry was reportedly considering returning to the UK with wife Meghan Markle after ‘panicking’ about their future in the US and contacting Prince William for advice.

Harry was reported to have ‘reached out’ to William (Image: DOMINIC LIPINSKI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been in the spotlight again after their three-day Invictus Games trip to Nigeria earlier this month.

The visit, which was branded a “mini royal tour” by some critics came hot on the heels of Harry’s solo whirlwind stop in the UK for a ten-year anniversary celebration of the event in London.

The Duke of Sussex didn’t meet his father King Charles during his stopover in the UK, or other members of his family, as relations continue to be tense.

But this time last year, we reported Harry was reportedly fretting over his and Meghan Markle’s prospects in the US, an insider revealed.

Since their high-profile departure from royal duties and relocation from the UK to California in 2020, it was being reported that a return to British shores could have been on the cards for the Sussexes earlier than anticipated.

The insider alleged that the duke was “panicking” about their financial situation after their $25m deal with Spotify was terminated.

The same week also brought news that the Sussexes failed to secure an Emmy nomination for their explosive 2022 Netflix documentary series.

In an attempt to quell his concerns, Harry is said to have sought counsel from his elder sibling, Prince William.

Harry is said to be worried about his and Meghan’s future in the US following their recent series of failures in Hollywood (Image: DANNY LAWSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The source suggested: “Harry is starting to wonder if they made the right decision leaving England. He’s even suggested to Meghan that they return to London and the Royal Family”.

However, it was reported that Meghan had reservations about moving back to the UK and was “taken aback” by Harry’s outreach to William, after it was claimed he got in touch with his brother to discuss a potential return to London “where they would serve King Charles”.

The insider told In Touch: “Harry needs a Plan B,” and added: “William didn’t quite know what to say.”

Meghan Markle brutally snubbed as a-list designer says they ‘prefer’ Kate Middleton

Meghan Markle has been snubbed by a popular British designer who voiced their admiration for Kate Middleton but said they would not want to work with the Duchess of Sussex

Meghan Markle has been brutally snubbed by an A-list designer after they refused to work with her.

Famed British fashion icon Julien Macdonald has openly admitted his preference for the Princess of Wales over Meghan after being quizzed on who he would like to collaborate with. The designer was in attendance at the Fragrance Foundation Awards in London when he opened up about the Royals he dreams of dressing.

Julien – who was once crowned British Fashion Designer Of The Year – didn’t hold back when he gave his take on who he wouldn’t work with either. He slammed Meghan as he admitted she is not on his style list, despite her love of fashion and her huge lifestyle following who draw inspiration from her outfit choices when she hits public events.

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Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: “Kate’s amazing… I’d love to dress her in one of my dresses. I’ve got a great relationship with Camilla, the Queen. She’s incredible.” He was then asked if he would like to see Meghan wearing one of his designs to which he promptly replied: “No, I prefer Kate and Camilla.”

Julien also admitted that Camilla will ask him for style advice when they encounter one another as he added: “She does every now and then. When I see her at different events, I always say, ‘You look really nice, Camilla’, and she’ll say, ‘Do you like it? Oh, I’m glad you approve’.”

The scathing comment comes after celebrity stylist Rochelle White previously pointed out the differences between Kate and Meghan’s individual style. She compared Meghan’s fashion choices to the more traditional styles seen being worn by Kate, as she pointed out that the Princess of Wales opts for a more classic theme to her styling, with fitted dresses and tailored trousers while Meghan takes a more relaxed and personal approach to her fashion looks.

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She explained how “Meghan has more of trendy edge when it comes to her style,” and noted that on the other hand “Kate is very classic and chic in her fits and style with traditional pieces thrown in.”

Rochelle went on to describe how “with Meghan, I feel she is very much herself and has elements that really showcase her personality and personal style,” adding that the Duchess clearly likes “off the shoulder tops, shorts, co-ords and racer back tops, she doesn’t hide what she likes and what works for her.”

The Princess of Wales was hailed by many for her bravery in describing her struggle to tell her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis about her diagnosis.

Some, including actress Blake Lively, have apologized for joining in a viral trend that for weeks suggested Kate was “missing.”

Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry pose in support of mental health campaign Heads Together at Kensington Palace on April 21, 2016. Some on social media have noticed that the sweater Kate was wearing… More NICKY J SIMS/GETTY IMAGES FOR ROYAL FOUNDATION
However, people are saying that artificial intelligence was used to produce the lengthy video message, despite it having been recorded by BBC Studios and not by royal aides.

Some pointed out, for example, that she is wearing a similar sweater in a 2016 video for mental health campaign Heads Together.

In reality though, the two sweaters are different, as the sleeves were shorter in the charity video. Some pointed out the blue and white top seen on Friday in fact looked closer to another she wore in November 2023, though it remains unclear why wearing the same sweater twice would make the video a fake.

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The saga serves as a grim warning of what may be to come in an AI future in which people simply choose not to believe what they see online and it becomes increasingly difficult to produce evidence in support of factual material.

One Twitter user wrote: “Two different AI detecting softwares from two separate sources. It is AI. Birdsong on a loop. Grass and flowers never move. Looks warm and green in England for this time of year. lol.”

The post was viewed 1.2 million times and liked 4.6k times. Only those who bothered to click through to the poster’s profile will have seen that it reads: “OFFICIAL TWITTER PAGE OF THE ILLUMINATI WHISTLEBLOWER, EXPOSING THE NWO, SECRET CLONING, VRILL LIZARDS & THEIR HUMAN HOSTS LIVING AMONG US.”

And in fact, a scan of the footage of Kate by deepware, an AI and deep fake detector, found “no deepfake detected.”

It is also worth noting that February was the warmest on record in Britain and the past week has been sunny in the south east of England, while the yellow flowers visible in the background also match reality as daffodils are currently out in the U.K.

Some also suggested the ring Kate was wearing disappears part way through the video for a couple of seconds, though her hands were moving at the time, meaning they simply blurred.

One Twitter user noted: “Many posts are now saying that Kate’s latest video is AI & that her ring briefly disappears @ mark 1:18. I took a look… It doesn’t. See 1st clip below. Learn what motion blur is to understand what’s going on.”

Pop culture commentators Tom and Lorenzo wrote on Twitter: “I’m reading tweets that the royal comms team, who couldn’t even run a family snap through a filter without causing an international incident, produced an AI video more advanced than anyone has ever seen, that has fooled every single media outlet in the world. Go outside, everyone.”

Prince Harry was linked to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged sex-trafficking parties based on an outdated court filing that has since been amended.

The Duke of Sussex was not accused of wrongdoing, and there is no evidence to suggest he knew about the allegations against the rapper or attended any alleged sex-trafficking parties.

Harry was referenced in a lawsuit filed in New York by music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones against Combs and other defendants.

A court filing was posted on social media, and screenshots of an extract were published by many British news outlets.

However, the circulated filing was from Jones’ original complaint, which was later changed, and the amended version removed a key phrase.

A composite image of Prince Harry after a hearing in one of his media lawsuits in London on June 6, 2023, and Sean “Diddy” Combs at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on November 7, 2023. Harry… More MAX MUMBY/INDIGO/GETTY IMAGES
The first complaint, seen by Newsweek, said: “Mr. Combs was known for throwing the ‘best’ parties. Affiliation with, and or sponsorship of Mr. Combs sex-trafficking parties garnered legitimacy and access to celebrities such as famous athletes, political figures, artist, musicians, and international dignitaries like British Royal, Prince Harry.”

The amended complaint, also seen by Newsweek, removed the reference to sex-trafficking parties: “Mr. Combs was known for throwing the ‘best’ parties. Affiliation with and/or general business partnerships with Mr. Combs garnered legitimacy, immense success, and access to top and emerging artists, celebrities, famous athletes, political figures, musicians, and international dignitaries like British Royal and Prince Harry.”

While Harry and Combs were photographed together in 2007, after Combs performed at a concert in memory of Princess Diana, the court filing did not support any suggestion that Combs was in a position to offer access to Harry, or that he purported to be.

However, it may be significant that Jones’ lawyers removed the reference to “sponsorship of Mr. Combs sex-trafficking parties” being linked to access, as it puts distance between Harry and the serious allegations against the musician.

Jones’ attorneys also voluntarily removed two defendants from the case, while proceeding with a number of others, including Combs.

Among a host of allegations, the lawsuit suggests Jones witnessed “Mr. Combs providing laced alcoholic beverages to minors (LA home July 2023) and sex workers at his homes in California, the U. S. Virgin Islands, Florida, and Saint Barthélemy.” Newsweek contacted Combs for comment by email.

The filing said: “Mr. Combs required Mr. Jones to record him constantly. On several occasions, Mr. Combs took Mr. Jones’s cell phone and began recording himself.

“As a result, Mr. Jones has secured HUNDREDS of hours of footage and audio recordings of Mr. Combs, his staff, and his guests engaging in serious illegal activity.”

The filing detailed shootings and drug use alongside the allegations of sex trafficking.

Combs’ properties were raided by Homeland Security on March 25 following months of allegations against the musician.

Aaron Dyer, Combs’ attorney, said in a statement released to Newsweek: “There was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences.

“There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated.

“Mr. Combs was never detained, but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested, nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.

“This unprecedented ambush—paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence—leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits.

“There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”