Meghan and Harry latest: Royal family 'furious' with The Crown 'lies' as Meghan 'didn't want to be part of royal life'
THE Royal family is said to be "furious" over the latest storylines in The Crown, which depict their most scandalous moments, while an expert reveals Meghan Markle's reservations on joining the Royal fold.
Fresh claims of the family's outrage at the Netflix drama come as as the fourth series of the royal drama is released on Sunday.
Episodes are set to depict Princess Diana's eating disorder and Prince Charles' affair, causing fresh scrutiny over Harry and Meghan's £75 million deal with the streaming giant.
Meanwhile, aristocrat Rose Adkins Hulse claims that the Duchess of Sussex made a “big mistake” when it came to Megxit.
Rose, who married George Hulse – grandson of a baronet, Sir Hamilton Westrow Hulse – told Tatler: “I think she made a big mistake.
“I don’t think she was willing to be a part of that [Royal] way of life, she wanted to make her own rules and that is sad.”
It was further claimed by the fellow Californian that Meghan could have used her position to promote equality rather than return to showbiz.
Follow all the latest news on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry below…
- Claire Hubble
MEGHAN MARKLE'S JUDGE TO HEAR COLEEN ROONEY & BECKY VARDY'S TRIAL
Meghan's privacy case judge is to take charge of Coleen Rooney’s explosive Wagatha Christie libel trial.
Mr Justice Warby, 62, has been ruling on the Duchess of Sussex’s high-profile lawsuit involving her father Thomas Markle.
But he has now been drafted in to preside over the legal battle between warring wags Coleen and Becky Vardy.
He will oversee the first skirmishes this week as the long-awaited case kicks off at the High Court in London.
- Claire Hubble
MEGHAN SENDS SECRET SIGNALS WITH HAIRDOS
The Duchess of Sussex has shown off a variety of hair styles in recent times, but what do her choices in hairdo mean?
Meghan looked slick with a “back-to-business” ponytail on a Zoom call in September, which stylist to the stars Lucas Armitage says is a way to let the public know she's ready to work.
“It was also the first time we have seen her since securing a huge deal with Netflix,” he said.
“The structure of this style signals a departure from her low-key lockdown hair and to me is conveying that she means business now she has a huge new project to undertake.”
Meanwhile Meghan wowed royal fans during lockdown at her appearance at the virtual Girl Up summit, where she showed off sleek, straight hair with a centre parting.
Lucas said: “This hair to me represented Meghan was happy with her decision making and by wearing a hairstyle that would have previously not been deemed appropriate; it was a subtle way of saying, no regrets.
Read our full analysis of Meghan's hair styles here.
- Rebecca Flood
WHO IS MEGHAN'S MUM DORIA RAGLAND?
Doria Ragland is Meghan Markle's mother, and the American lives in Los Angeles, near her daughter and Prince Harry.
The 64-year-old, who works as a yoga instructor, has a home in the View Park-Windsor Hills neighbourhood of LA, just an hour-and-a-half drive from Montecito, where Harry and Meghan recently bought a house.
Doria inherited her home, located just east of Los Angeles International Airport, in 2011 when her father died.
Mother and daughter are incredibly close, with Doria staying with Meghan after she welcomed baby Archie in May 2019.
Read our full explainer on that here.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN MARKLE 'WASN'T WILLING TO BE PART OF THE ROYAL WAY OF LIFE', CLAIMS ARISTOCRAT
Meghan Markle “wasn’t willing to be part of the royal family” because she wanted to make her “own rules” a fellow aristocrat has claimed.
Former Californian figure skater Rose Adkins Hulse claims that the Duchess of Sussex made a “big mistake” when it came to Megxit.
She said: “As a role model, Meghan could teach that all people are the same… no matter their colour. That was a very powerful thing being part of the Royal Family.
“Instead she went back to California to do a deal with Netflix.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN AND HARRY IN TALKS TO MAKE 'PRINCESS DIANA DOCUMENTARY' AFTER NETFLIX DEAL
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly in talks to make a documentary about Princess Diana's life.
The film would apparently be a tribute to the princess's legacy and could form part of the mega-deal the couple have made with Netflix, thought to be worth £112million.
The Duke and Duchess previously confirmed an agreement with the streaming giant, saying they wanted to use the platform to create “content that informs but also gives hope”.
The deal came after they announced in January of this year that they would be stepping back as senior royals and seeking to become financially independent.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN MARKLE’S WEDDING RING SHOWS SHE’S A FASHION LEADER, EXPERTS SAY
Lorna Haddon, head of diamonds and jewellery at Beaverbrooks, has outlined the tiny details in each Royal ring which confirm Meghan Markle's status as a 'fashion leader'.
Prince Harry used stones from Princess Diana’s collection to create a ring for Meghan Markle, 39.
The 35-year-old proposed in 2017 with a classic gold band set with three diamonds, although the mum-of-one later upgraded the ring to feature a diamond-studded band, valued at £150,000.
Lorna said: “She may have dropped her royal duties, but her ring is definitely still fit for royalty!
“Three stone diamond rings are a popular choice as the ring sits perfectly with a traditional wedding band and eternity band, and shows off a brilliant cut diamond to its full extent.
“The three stones are said to represent a couple’s past, present and future together – a romantic and meaningful gesture from the prince.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN 'WANTED TO MAKE HER OWN RULES', CLAIMS ARISTOCRAT
Meghan Markle “wasn’t willing to be part of the royal family” because she wanted to make her “own rules” a fellow aristocrat has claimed.
Former Californian figure skater Rose Adkins Hulse claims that the Duchess of Sussex made a “big mistake” when it came to Megxit.
Rose, who married George Hulse – grandson of a baronet, Sir Hamilton Westrow Hulse – told Tatler: “I think she made a big mistake.
“I don’t think she was willing to be a part of that [Royal] way of life, she wanted to make her own rules and that is sad.”
- Martha Cliff
MEGHAN 'WANTED TO MAKE HER OWN RULES'
Former Californian figure skater Rose Adkins Hulse claims that the Duchess of Sussex made a “big mistake” when it came to Megxit.
Rose, who married George Hulse – grandson of a baronet, Sir Hamilton Westrow Hulse – told Tatler: “I think she made a big mistake.
“I don’t think she was willing to be a part of that [Royal] way of life, she wanted to make her own rules and that is sad.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN AND HARRY'S RELIEF OVER PAYING OFF FROGMORE DEBT
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were “relieved and pleased” in September after paying off their £2.4 million Frogmore Cottage renovations, according to an insider.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were urged by MPs to refund the money spent on their Windsor home after netting a £112million megabucks deal with Netflix.
And the royal couple are said to be more than happy footing the bill, according to Vanity Fair.
A source told the magazine’s royal correspondent, Katie Nicholl: “The couple are ‘very relieved and very pleased’ to have been able to pay off the debt so quickly.
“There was no requirement [from the Queen] for them to pay the money back but it was important to them that they did, and after the Netflix deal they were in a position to do so. I think this is quite a significant moment for them.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN MARKLE & PRINCE HARRY'S NETFLIX DOC TO FOCUS ON 'SPLITTING FROM ROYALS & FROGMORE', IT'S CLAIMED
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Netflix documentary will focus on why the couple quit the Royal Family and include personal videos, it was claimed today.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex previously insisted they were “not taking part in any reality shows” after news of the £112million deal was announced.
But it was reported today the show about the couple would concentrate on the first year after they quit the Royal Family and their new life in the US.
A source told The Mail on Sunday the couple would share video footage of the last time they left their Windsor home, Frogmore Cottage.
- Rebecca Flood
HOW THE QUEEN USED MEGHAN'S REAL NAME
Meghan Markle is now a household name, but it’s not the one on her birth certificate.
Meghan’s real name is in fact Rachel – the same name as her Suits character.
The Queen used Meghan's full name when she officially blessed the couple's marriage, saying: “My Lords, I declare My Consent to a Contract of Matrimony between My Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Rachel Meghan Markle, which Consent I am causing to be signified under the Great Seal and to be entered in the Books of the Privy Council.”
- Rebecca Flood
PRINCE HARRY MAKES SHOCK APPEARANCE ON STRICTLY
Prince Harry appeared on Strictly Come Dancing – “surprising” royal aides as a row over the BBC's controversial Diana interview drags on.
He was beamed into living rooms across the UK as he showed support for his pal JJ Chalmers.
Harry surprised JJ during a training session to poke fun of his outfit and heap praise on his pal.
Harry said: “When I first met JJ, he was a shell of himself but to see him shine through Invictus and get to himself again was an amazing time – that was an amazing journey.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN HAS FIVE NICKNAMES – INCLUDING ‘FLOWER’ BY HER MUM
Meghan, whose real name is Rachel, is said to have at least five different nicknames.
Future king Prince Charles is said to call his daughter-in-law Tungsten, inspired by the tough metal known for its robustness.
According to the Mail on Sunday, the nickname came from Meghan's strength and determination – said to have impressed Prince Charles.
She also has a number of other nicknames, including being called “Flower” by mum Doria Ragland and father Thomas Markle.
Meghan revealed that she’s known to many as MM and also wrote in her now-defunct blog The Tig that some people called her M&M.
Meanwhile, Harry tried to get Meghan’s attention when they had an Invictus Games Reception at Australia House by calling her “Meg.”
- Rebecca Flood
NEW PRINCESS DIANA STATUE INSTALLED JULY 2021
A new statue of the late Princess Diana will be on view at Kensington Palace from next July on what would have been her 60th birthday, an official has said.
Her sons, Princes William and Harry, commissioned a statue in honour of their mother – who died in a Paris car crash more than 20 years ago – to be erected outside the Duke of Cambridge's home at the palace.
But, there has been a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Diana was killed when the limousine carrying her and her lover Dodi al-Fayed crashed in a Paris tunnel in August 1997.
William was 15 and Harry (below with Diana) was just 12 years old at the time of their mum's death.
The first permanent memorial to her, a 210-metre (689-foot) long fountain, was launched in Hyde Park in 2004 after years of bureaucratic wrangling and squabbling over the design.
The princes' new statue will be unveiled on July 1.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN MARKLE'S JUDGE TO HEAR COLEEN ROONEY & BECKY VARDY'S TRIAL
Meghan's privacy case judge is to take charge of Coleen Rooney’s explosive Wagatha Christie libel trial.
Mr Justice Warby, 62, has been ruling on the Duchess of Sussex’s high-profile lawsuit involving her father Thomas Markle.
But he has now been drafted in to preside over the legal battle between warring wags Coleen and Becky Vardy.
He will oversee the first skirmishes this week as the long-awaited case kicks off at the High Court in London.
- Rebecca Flood
PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN SAID TO BE FACING 'FRESH QUESTIONS' OVER NETFLIX DEAL AS THE CROWN AIRS
The Royal family is said to be “furious” over the latest storylines in The Crown – as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face questions about their Netflix deal.
It comes as the fourth series of the royal drama is released on Sunday, depicting Princess Diana's eating disorder and Prince Charles' affair.
Friends of the prince have launched attacks ahead of the airing, after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a £75million contract with the streaming giant.
The pair quit as senior royals earlier this year and “<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12628122/netflix-meghan-harry-tv-deal/:~:text=MEGHAN%20Markle%20and%20Prince%20Harry%20%22shopped%20themselves%20around%22%20for%20a,to%20be%20worth%20%C2%A3112million.”>shopped themselves around" for a big money TV deal before settling on Netflix, the firm's boss Reed Hastings revealed.
One insider told the Mail on Sunday: “There are raised eyebrows about Harry taking millions from the company that’s behind all this.
“After all where do much of Netflix’s profits come from? The Crown.”
- Claire Hubble
PRINCE HARRY OWNED HIS MOTHER'S ENGAGEMENT RING, AND HE GAVE IT TO KATE RATHER THAN HIS FUTURE WIFE
Kate Middleton’s iconic sapphire engagement ring is one of the most beautiful and recognisable jewellery pieces in Britain.
But did you know that it belonged to Prince Harry after Diana’s death, and he actually gave it to Kate instead of waiting for his future wife Meghan Markle?
A royal documentary has revealed that the Duchess of Sussex, 39, missed out on being the wearer of the spectacular £300,000 ring, as a “selfless” Prince Harry let his older brother use it for Kate.
In the Amazon Prime documentary “The Diana Story”, Princess Di’s former butler Paul Burrell confirmed that the ring had belonged to Prince Harry.
When his mum tragically passed away in 1997, Prince Harry had been allowed to select his favourite pieces from her jewels.
- Claire Hubble
MEGHAN MARKLE FANS CLAIM SHE NARRATED AN ANTI-TRUMP ADVERT
Meghan Markle fans have sparked online debate by claiming she narrated an anti-Trump video – which many believe would have shattered royal protocol, The Sun can reveal.
The Duchess of Sussex, who has come under fire for wading into politics since stepping down with Prince Harry as a senior royal, has been linked to an ad for Republican anti-Trump group, The Lincoln Project.
The political video, titled Girl in the Mirror, was published before the election and targeted mothers who were yet to cast their votes, featuring clips of Trump tearing down women during public appearances.
When asked directly if the Duchess, 39, narrated the video, a spokeswoman for The Lincoln Project told The Sun: “The voice over actress in question wishes to remain anonymous.”
- Claire Hubble
SAMANTHA MARKLE SLAMS SUSSEXS' REMEMBRANCE DAY STUNT
Meghan Markle's sister has blasted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's 'exploitative and offensive' Remembrance Day photoshoot.
Speaking to Dan Wootton on TalkRADIO, Samantha said: “I think what is most glaring about any Remembrance Day is not only is important to remember those who have sacrificed, but as a reminder that life is precious and short and we should certainly pay gratitude.
“Seize the day, seize the moment, apologise and make good with those who are alive who have given us so much because after all, we are finite.
“I only hope that she would wake up to that but that doesn't seem to be the case.”
She added that she was “a bit shocked” that the couple would show their gratitude “by an exploitative photo opportunity” – and said the display was “gaudy”.
“I thought it was not only opportunistic, but I thought it was quite sad that rather than paying true gratitude by continuing the legacy of honour, there would be a photo op,” she said.
- Claire Hubble
WHO DID HARRY DATE BEFORE MEGHAN?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began dating in October 2016 and wed in May 2018.
Royal watchers have noticed that Meghan is VERY different from Harry’s previous type.
His exes include a Burberry model, an X Factor singer and a Strictly Come Dancing starlet.
But can you remember who he dated before Meghan?
The handsome prince is believed to have dated Ellie Goulding after the pair were spotted canoodling at the Audi Polo Challenge in May 2016.
And he was previously linked to Cresida Bonas.
The free-spirited pair attended the Glastonbury music festival together, a rugby match at Twickenham and were frequently spotted around London on discreet dates.
But Burberry muse Cressida reportedly called off their two-year romance after struggling to adjust to life in the spotlight.
Before that, lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce was spotted on Harry’s arm in 2011.
- Claire Hubble
HARRY TEASES JJ OVER TIGHT SHORTS AND TAN
Prince Harry teased his pal JJ Chalmers' “tan and tight shorts” as he made a shock appearance on Strictly Come Dancing tonight.
The 36-year-old royal surprised viewers of the BBC One show as he appeared via video link during 33-year-old JJ's rehearsals with professional dance partner Amy Dowden.
Harry gave his friend lashings of support in the chat – but couldn't resist poking fun at him as well.
JJ was shocked to see Harry on the laptop screen, while the royal's first comment was cheeky quip: “Nice tan!”
He then introduced himself to Amy, who was clearly overwhelmed to be meeting the prince.
Praising JJ for being so inspirational on the show – and sharing his immense pride – Harry rounded up the chat by joking: “You are definitely having an impact on society now, especially when you're wearing those tight blue shorts.
“Show us the shoes? This is mad! Socks pulled up, it doesn't get better than that.”
He also applauded after watching Amy and JJ rehearse, with JJ admitting “he wouldn't be here without” the prince.
- Claire Hubble
PRINCE HARRY SUPPORTS JJ CHALMERS
Prince Harry shocked Strictly Come Dancing viewers when he popped up on the Saturday evening programme, sending a message of support to his friend JJ Chalmers.
JJ Chalmers is a friend of Harry’s and former Royal Marine who was seriously injured by an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan.
- Claire Hubble
A ROYALLY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PRINCE CHARLES
The Queen has joined members of the royal family to wish Prince Charles a happy 72nd birthday today.
Her Majesty’s official Instagram account shared a sweet throwback snap of the Prince of Wales when he was just a baby to mark the occasion.
The post was captioned: “Wishing The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday today!”
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have also shared their well-wishes with the Prince today.
Prince Harry did not publicly wish his father a happy birthday as he and Meghan Markle closed their Sussex Royal Instagram account in March.
However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are likely to have sent their birthday wishes privately.
- Claire Hubble
MEGHAN'S MAKEUP ARTIST REVEALS SECRET TO HER GLOW
Make-up guru Daniel Martin, who prepared Meghan Markle on her wedding day in 2018, has opened up on the tricks to achieve the Duchess's glow.
Reflecting on the special day, Daniel said: “What I do remember is how much fun it was and how easy it was to be with your friend and her mum get them ready on such an incredible day.
“I don’t think she was nervous because we weren’t nervous, we, I mean, it was very, very chilled.”
As for Meghan's radiant wedding glow, Daniel revealed how he mixed a drop of highlighter in with her foundation. (Side note: we will now be doing this every. single. morning).
The beauty guru revealed that he started by applying a base the size of a '5 pence piece' and using an eyebrow brush to blend it out from the middle of her face.
- Claire Hubble
WHO IS NEXT TO TAKE THE THRONE?
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having served the country for an astonishing 65 years.
But figuring out the royal hierarchy – including who will succeed the Queen as the next reigning monarch – can be tricky.
Ever found yourself scratching your head, wondering who is next in line to the throne?
We've decoded the order of royal succession here.
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