Meghan & Harry latest news: Archewell foundation ‘will fail’, Princess Diana’s former private secretary claims
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell foundation “will fail” if they stray too far from the royal model, Princess Diana’s former private secretary has claimed.
According to the Express Patrick Jephson voiced his concerns during a virtual conference promoting and protecting personal brands in the US.
He said: “If it departs very much from that great tradition of personal sacrifice and public service that defines the monarchy brand then I don’t believe it will succeed.
“One could argue that, at it's best, membership of the Royal Family gives you access to the most extraordinary and powerful brand in the world.
“To voluntarily divest yourselves of all those advantages in pursuit of something else is very daring – and we don't even know what that something else is.”
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- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
MEGHAN AND HARRY DONATE LUNCH TO VETERANS
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex donated lunch to a team of veterans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day yesterday.
The royal couple dished out free meals to the veterans-led organization The Mission Continues.
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
DELAY EXPECTED ON EUGENIE REVEALING BABY'S NAME
Princess Eugenie is expecting her first child with Jack Brooksbank in early 2021, and while royal parents typically announce the name a couple of days after the birth, the couple may decide to break with tradition.
While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge typically have taken around two days to announce the names of their newborns, other royals have waited a little longer to confirm the names of their youngsters.
The Duke and Duchess of York and did not formally announce Eugenie's older sister Princess Beatrice's name until almost two weeks after her birth in August 1988.
It's thought that Eugenie and Jack may also decide to wait a while before releasing their little one's name to the public.
- Martha Cliff
ARCHEWELL 'AT RISK OF FAILING'
According to the Express Patrick Jephson voiced his concerns during a virtual conference promoting and protecting personal brands in the US.
He said: “If it departs very much from that great tradition of personal sacrifice and public service that defines the monarchy brand then I don’t believe it will succeed.
“One could argue that, at it's best, membership of the Royal Family gives you access to the most extraordinary and powerful brand in the world.
“To voluntarily divest yourselves of all those advantages in pursuit of something else is very daring – and we don't even know what that something else is.”
- Martha Cliff
ARCHIE IS LIVING AN ‘ENID BLYTON LIFE’
Analysing the Sussexes' latest Christmas card, body language expert Judi James claims the couple have made a conscious effort to protect their privacy while also presenting an idealised version of their new life in California.
She told Fabulous: "This digitalised picture seems to glorify the Enid Blyton-style childhoods of vintage storybooks, suggesting a very besotted-looking Harry and Meghan are set on creating a look of idyllic, rustic intimacy rather than posing up the garden in their multi-million dollar mansion.
"There is a suggestion from the pose that Meghan wants to contain and protect her precious family unit. Harry sits inside the tiny playhouse here, holding his face close to Archie’s and grinning at his son, who he holds with both hands."
- Martha Cliff
THIS IS THE SECRET BEHIND MEG’S WEDDING SONG
The couple have revealed the poignant reason behind playing the song This Little Light Of Mine at their wedding.
Speaking on their new Archewell podcast the Duchess of Sussex, 39, said: "It was the music that we wanted playing when we started our lives together.”
Meghan said: “This Little Light of Mine played at the very end of our wedding…while we were walking down the steps of the church.
"It was the music that we wanted playing when we started our lives together. Because as we all know, 'darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that…"
- Martha Cliff
MEGHAN’S SNACKING HABITS REVEALED
Meghan has spoken a fair bit about her diet in the past, and confirmed that one of her go-to healthy snacks is watermelon.
In a past interview, she said: “On set and at home, I try to always have a container of watermelon sprinkled with cinnamon because it elevates the flavour just a notch, and makes it feel special."
The mum-of-one also prefers a healthy drink to gorging on takeaways.
Speaking of her fast food choices, she told The Chalkboard in a past chat: "A green juice. That’s fast. And it’s food. It’s been many moons since I went through a drive thru."
- Martha Cliff
MEGHAN MAY WRITE A NOVEL
An insider has claimed Meghan Markle wants to follow in Prince Charles and Sarah Ferguson's footsteps and give fiction writing a go.
An insider said: "Fiction is something she has always wanted to try her hand at, and she could be assured that anything she writes would sell well, regardless of its quality.
"Fiction, be it children's books or adult, would be a powerful way of conveying the messages of their woke brand."
- Martha Cliff
THIS IS THE £19 PRODUCT MEG USES TO LOOK MORE AWAKE
The duchess has opted for a nude-tone of eye pencil instead of her trademark dark eyeliner, make-up expert Francesca Abrahamovitch told the Daily Mail.
And Charlotte Tilbury sells the perfect one for just £19.
And she's been applying it just below her lower waterline, which can make anyone look like they've had a full eight hours sleep (sounds like magic to us).
Francesca said: "If you still want smoulder, smudge your dark pencil below it.
"As long as you steer clear of that all-important waterline, you'll maintain the eye-brightening illusion."
- Martha Cliff
ARCHIE PICKS UP MEG’S AMERICAN ACCENT
Archie could be heard speaking for the first time when he wished listeners a Happy New Year on his parents Archewell podcast.
And listeners heard how the tot had picked up his mum’s American accent.
Experts at Spoons voices said: “There are a number of studies that suggest children pick up accents from the environment they're in or people they're around the most.
“Archie could be spending loads of time with mama Meghan hence a slight leaning towards her accent.
“The great thing is that having to recognise the same words pronounced in different ways will supercharge young Archie's ability to map and connect words to meanings.”
- Martha Cliff
THESE ARE MEG’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
The former actress previously admitted that nail biting and swearing make her list of New Year's resolutions every year without fail.
On her now-defunct lifestyle blog The Tig, the Duchess of Sussex, 38, revealed her struggle to give up the two very un-royal qualities back in January 2016, according to the Daily Telegraph.
She wrote: "These make my New Year's resolution list nearly (AKA actually every) single year.
"The swearing comes in lulls triggered by being overworked or feeling mighty cheeky after a couple drinks.
"And when it comes to the biting of the nails — well, it still happens with a turbulent flight or a stressful day.
"It's unladylike. But then again, so is the swearing. Dammit."
- Martha Cliff
DELAY EXPECTED ON EUGENIE REVEALING BABY'S NAME
Princess Eugenie is expecting her first child with Jack Brooksbank in early 2021, and while royal parents typically announce the name a couple of days after the birth, the couple may decide to break with tradition.
While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge typically have taken around two days to announce the names of their newborns, other royals have waited a little longer to confirm the names of their youngsters.
The Duke and Duchess of York and did not formally announce Eugenie's older sister Princess Beatrice's name until almost two weeks after her birth in August 1988.
It's thought that Eugenie and Jack may also decide to wait a while before releasing their little one's name to the public.
- Olivia Burke
COLMAN WAS MISCAST IN THE CROWN SAYS ROYAL EXPERT
ROYAL expert Richard Fitzwilliams was less than impressed with Olivia Colman's portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in 'The Crown'.
He laid into Olivia on Twitter, posting: "She plays the Queen in @NetflixTheCrown as cold, callous & duplicitous with a chirpy laugh.
"No dignity! A bad piece of miscasting."
The Oscar-winning actress is leaving her role on Netflix's controversial drama and will be replaced by Imelda Staunton for the final two seasons.
Olivia won Best Actress in a Television Drama at the Golden Globes for her performance, although she found it tough playing such a diverse character.
- Olivia Burke
ODDS ON EUGIENIE AND JACKS BABY NAME
WITH Princess Eugienie and husband Jack's baby likely to be born in mid-February, Betfair have released their baby name odds on the latest addition to the royal family.
See the full list of Betfair's odds below:
- Alice: 8/1
- Arthur: 8/1
- Godfrey: 10/1
- Grace: 10/1
- Henry: 10/1
- Thomas: 14/1
- Augusta: 14/1
- Alexandra: 14/1
- Victoria: 16/1
- Victor: 16/1
- Diana: 20/1
- Albert: 20/1
- Edith: 20/1
- George: 20/1
- Isabella: 22/1
- Charles: 22/1
- Edward: 25/1
- Edmund: 25/1
- Mary: 33/1
- Frederick: 40/1
- Philip: 50/1
- Emily: 66/1
- William: 66/1
- Camilla: 100/1
- Andrew: 100/1
- Fiona: 125/1
- Boris: 200/1
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: "Royal fans are excited to kick off 2021 with another baby due next month – and expect Eugenie and Jack to stick with traditional names."
ROYALS LIVE IN THE LARGEST OCCUPIED CASTLE IN THE WORLD
The Queen and Prince Phillip's current home of Windsor Castle is the largest occupied castle in the world.
Although the Queen's official home is Buckingham Palace, the monarch and her husband Prince Phillip have been staying at their second home, Windsor Castle during the pandemic.
It has about 1,000 rooms and 484,000 square feet of space and is used as a working royal palace for private events such as weddings, christenings and birthdays, as well as for state visits and banquets.
The monarch usually resides at Windsor for a month at Easter and stays there while attending the Royal Ascot.
ROYAL NICKNAMES REVEALED
For those who have seen 'The Crown', you may already be aware of Charles and Camilla's unusual pet names of Fred and Gladys, used when they dated during their 20's.
But what other nicknames do the royals have?
Before she was awarded her royal title, Kate Middleton was known as 'Squeak' and later the "Princess-in-waiting" by her classmates at Marlborough College.
Meghan Markle revealed the short and sweet nickname "Arch" for her son in a video celebrating Archie's first baby.
Prince Harry calls his other half "Meg", seen in text messages between him and Thomas Markle disclosed in court documents.
- Olivia Burke
HARRY AND MEG WILL RETURN TO THE UK WITH ARCHIE THIS YEAR
THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to return to the UK this year and will bring son Archie along too.
It is thought one-year-old Archie has not seen Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip or Prince Charles in over a year.
Ingrid Seward, a royal expert, told Entertainment Daily: “I feel certain they will bring Archie as they will want him to meet his great grandparents, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
“And just as important as he hasn’t met Thomas Markle, his grandfather, the Prince of Wales.”
- Olivia Burke
PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN SIGN OFF LETTER USING ROYAL TITLES
The couples heartfelt thank you note written to veteran charity 'The Mission Continues' showered praise on the organisers in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr – and used their royal titles.
They wrote: "We're so proud of all the work you're doing to support your community and hope you enjoy this small token of our appreciation.'
They continued: "Thank you for your service – today and every day. We look forward to joining you soon! Stay safe, and keep up the great work."
The couple signed the note off with: "Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex," a move which critics claim shows they want to "have their cake and eat it."
- Olivia Burke
IT seems absence makes the heart grow fonder for Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie – as the cousins remain "very close" despite his move stateside.
A royal insider told Hello! the pair regularly confide in each other, saying: "Eugenie and Harry have always been close and they chat privately all the time."
They also claimed the Duke was the one to offer Frogmore Cottage to Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.
"It was Harry who suggested she and Jack could use Frogmore Cottage because it is much bigger than their cottage at Kensington Palace.
"It is a case of one family member reaching out to another."
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
TOM BRADBY SAYS HARRY WAS 'HEARTBROKEN' BY MEGXIT
Prince Harry's pal Tom Bradby has said he was left "heartbroken" by Megxit.
He said: "I think they are content, the things they are doing they are quite excited by.
"I think Harry is heartbroken.
"You don’t necessarily need to have the knowledge to know that, but I think it is true."
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
QUEEN’S MEGXIT REVIEW CANCELLED
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Megxit review with the Queen has been cancelled as the situation is "working", royal insider has claimed today.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as working royals in early 2020 with the proviso they would meet with the monarch a year on to discuss how the arrangement was working.
The 12-month review was due for March 31 – a year on from their final engagement as working royals.
But it has now been claimed the couple won't discuss Megxit with the Queen as previously expected.
Instead, Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl told True Royalty TV's Royal Beat there had already been communication between the couple and senior members of the Firm.
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
DELAY EXPECTED ON EUGENIE REVEALING BABY'S NAME
Princess Eugenie is expecting her first child with Jack Brooksbank in early 2021, and while royal parents typically announce the name a couple of days after the birth, the couple may decide to break with tradition.
While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge typically have taken around two days to announce the names of their newborns, other royals have waited a little longer to confirm the names of their youngsters.
The Duke and Duchess of York and did not formally announce Eugenie's older sister Princess Beatrice's name until almost two weeks after her birth in August 1988.
It's thought that Eugenie and Jack may also decide to wait a while before releasing their little one's name to the public.
- Olivia Burke
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX DONATE LUNCH TO VETERANS
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have today donated lunch to a group of veterans volunteering in Los Angeles in honour of Martin Luther King Jr day.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sent food packages alongside a note to charity 'The Mission Continues', which aids veterans adjusting to life at home through volunteering.
The charity wrote: "We'd like to send a huge thank you to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with Archewell Foundation, for fueling the volunteers of our LA Service Platoon with lunch yesterday, so they can continue their hard work at the Compton VFW and help those living in the Compton community!"
The note from the couple, dated January 16, read:"In honor of this day of service, and in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and all that he stood for, we want to send our thanks and gratitude to the team at The Mission Continues."
- Olivia Burke
ITV BROADCASTER and longtime friend of Prince Harry, Tom Bradby has told how he felt "caught in the middle" of the Duke and future king Prince William.
Speaking on the 'Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh' show, he discussed the brothers reported rift that left him in a "deeply uncomfortable place".
"The situation with the family clearly isn't ideal and it has been a very difficult year for them all," he said.
"To some extent, I felt a little bit caught in the middle of them with that documentary, which is a deeply uncomfortable place to be and that is, in a way, why I am always reluctant to say anything more because I don't want to make anything worse or get in between anything or anything like that."
The renowned journalist joined Harry, 36, and wife Meghan, 39, on their royal tour of South Africa in 2019.
- Olivia Burke
DUKE ESCAPED A DANGEROUS GAURD DOG ATTACK
THE Duke of Cambridge was once nearly attacked by a police dog at Sandringham after enjoying a late night walk.
The guard dog mistook Prince William for an intruder, forcing him to stand still until its handler PC Jon Chandler arrived.
Chandler described the "memorable night" when the Duke was just a young man, to the Eastern Daily Press after retiring from his 30-year police career.
"It was late at night and Prince William was walking towards the garages and the dog picked up his scent and went charging after him.
"He took it in good jest. He was only young then," he said.
- Olivia Burke
CAMILLA REVEALS LOCKDOWN BOOK CLUB 'READING ROOM'
The Duchess of Cornwall seems to have taken a leaf out of Meghan and Harry's book – after taking to Instagram to launch her online book club.
Camilla launched the Reading Room, describing reading as a "great adventure" where people could laugh and cry to a good book.
Four titles including Booker Prize winner 'The Mirror And The Light', William Boyd's 'Restless', 'Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, and The Architect's Apprentice by Elif Shafak were chosen by the 73-year-old.
The launch comes after the Duchess originally shared her reading recommendations in the first lockdown in April 2020.
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