Meghan & Harry latest news – Couple 'plotted to be RIVALS to the Queen but are only headed for disaster', expert claims
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry could be set to make a return to the UK next year as the couple are hoping to come back for Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, according to reports.
The Duke of Edinburgh will mark his milestone birthday on 10th June, and it is understood that his grandson Harry is keen to make the occasion, according to the Telegraph.
The paper reports, “If coronavirus restrictions allow, the Royal Family will certainly gather for a private celebration, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are hoping to fly over from California to attend.”
It comes as the couple as the couple broker an extension to the 12-month Megxit deal.
They want a more permanent agreement to continue as non-working royals in California despite big-money deals with Netflix and Spotify.
They will make friendly video calls to senior royals next month before Harry heads here for face-to-face talks, possibly accompanied by Meghan. Their deal with Buckingham Palace expires on March 31.
Follow our Meghan and Harry live blog below for the very latest news on the couple and the Royal Family
- Shayma Bakht
MYSTERIOUS MESSAGES
Meghan's supposed best mate Jessica Mulroney wrote a message to her Instagram followers about loyalty, and some are wondering if it was a hit at the royal.
The fashion stylist, 40, who was dropped by her employers earlier this year after getting into a row with a black influencer, posted the message on her Instagram Story before deleting it.
It read: “Some people aren't loyal to you. They are loyal to their need of you. Once their needs change, so does their loyalty.”
Jessica, who lives in Toronto, Canada, where Meghan used to be, added underneath: “And with that, Merry Christmas y’all.”
The message comes just weeks after sources close to Jessica denied her and Meghan were drifting apart as friends.
- Martha Cliff
MEG'S CLEVER PACKING HACK
Writing on her now-deleted lifestyle blog The Tig, the 39-year-old spilled the beans on her clever packing hack – which will make your clothes always smell amazing.
The Duchess of Sussex advised layering scented dryer sheets in between your clothes – and you'll really see the benefit on the flight home.
The sheets are designed to be used in your tumble dryer – to prevent creasing, reduce static and make them smell great.
You can buy 34 Lenor sheets for just £3 (that's less than 9p a pop) – so you can really spread the love with your holiday wardrobe.
Meghan wrote: “Your clothes will smell fresh when you arrive—and especially when you return home!”
- Martha Cliff
MEG AND HARRY 'TO RETURN FOR PHILIP'S 100th'
The couple could be set to make a return to the UK next year as the couple are hoping to come back for Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, according to reports.
The Duke of Edinburgh will mark his milestone birthday on 10th June, and it is understood that his grandson Harry is keen to make the occasion, according to the Telegraph.
The paper reports, “If coronavirus restrictions allow, the Royal Family will certainly gather for a private celebration, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are hoping to fly over from California to attend.”
- Martha Cliff
KIM K PLUGGED MEG'S COFFEE BRAND
Kim, 40, threw her social media might behind Clevr Blends, the latte firm the Duchess of Sussex has invested in and which chat show host Oprah Winfrey has also backed.
The reality star put a picture online of a hamper containing packets of the coffee.
A source close to Kim said: “A product mention from her, just before Christmas, is better than most marketing campaigns you could ever devise.
“Throw in Meghan Markle and Oprah and you’ve got three of the most famous female names on the planet supporting this brand.”
- Martha Cliff
ARCHEWELL WILL FUND DISASTER ZONE KITCHENS
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced their non-profit, which was set up eight months ago, has now joined forces with the World Central Kitchen which feeds people in disaster-stricken areas.
They wrote in a statement: “The health of our communities depends on our ability to connect to our shared humanity.
“When we think about Chef Andrés and his incredible team at World Central Kitchen, we’re reminded that even during a year of unimaginable hardship, there are so many amazing people willing — and working tirelessly — to support each other.
“World Central Kitchen inspires us through compassion in action.”
- 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
MEG LOVES THESE £20 TIGHTS
The Duchess of Sussex is said to be a huge fan of Heist tights – and although they are £21, they're worth the hefty price tag.
The nude designs are available in seven different shades and feature a mega comfy waistband that doesn't dig or roll as well as a stronger, eco-friendly yarn.
They're "gravity defining" with no gusset – and therefore no sagging – as well as being seamless, soft and hand-sewn.
The brand also sell a range of other tights, but it's thought to be the nude style Meghan wears, thanks to their mega natural look.
- Martha Cliff
MEG & HARRY 'MODEL THEMSELVES ON THE OBAMAS'
Speaking to 9Honey, royal expert Katie Nicholl says a book deal could be the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's next project after they signed deals with Spotify and Netflix – which were reportedly worth over £142m.
She said: "The Obamas' Higher Ground [production company] was always going to be the business model for the Sussexes and that's exactly what we're seeing.
Describing the Obama's brand as "high end" and "aspirational", the expert added: "It sits very much with the image that the Sussexes are trying to curate for themselves and it's a successful business model."
- Martha Cliff
MEG 'WANTS TO WRITE A NOVEL'
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, an insider claims the Duchess of Sussex 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
SOMETHING IN COMMON
Meghan’s son Archie and Princess Eugenie’s baby could have something in common when the tot arrives next year.
If Eugenie decides to give birth in the same hospital that she was born in back in 1990, then the new royal baby and Archie Harrison will immediately share a similar story.
Meghan welcomed Archie, one, in London's The Portland Hospital back in May 2019.
Meanwhile, Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, were also born in the American-owned hospital.
In fact, when Sarah Ferguson gave birth to eldest daughter Beatrice in August 1988, it made her the first member of the royal family to give birth in a non-NHS hospital.
- Martha Cliff
MEG'S FAVOURITE SNACKS
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."
- Rebecca Flood
NEW PRINCESS DI STATUE IN JULY
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.
- Rebecca Flood
PRINCE HARRY PLANS TO BROKER EXTENSION TO 12-MONTH MEGXIT DEAL
Prince Harry and Meghan are brokering an extension to the 12-month Megxit deal – and the prince plans to return here in the New Year to seal it.
They want a more permanent agreement to continue as non-working royals in California despite big-money deals with Netflix and Spotify.
They will make friendly video calls to senior royals next month before Harry heads here for face-to-face talks, possibly accompanied by Meghan. Their deal with Buckingham Palace expires on March 31.
Talks are said to be “less confrontational” than at January’s Sandringham summit.
But royal aides will pore over the Netflix and Spotify deals, reportedly worth £100million and £30million respectively, to ensure they meet “the values of Her Majesty”.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN IS AN EARLY RISER
The Duchess of Sussex is apparently an early riser – starting her day at 4.30am with some morning yoga.
She is then quick to get to work, with Vanity Fair reporting she used to send emails to royal staff as early as 5am.
But despite her early rising, Meghan is likely to shun coffee as a kick-starter for her day, as she is believed to avoid caffeine.
But Meg does have one morning pick-me-up in the form of her “wake up playlist.”
Writing for her former lifestyle blog, The Tig, she says: “Turn these tracks on as you’re getting ready in the morning, when you need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or during your next evening celebration.
“Because when the air is filled with positive vibes, there’s no winter cold that can block out the warmth of happy hearts.”
- Rebecca Flood
CHARLES NO FAN OF THE CROWN
Prince Charles is shunning the latest series of The Crown which depicts his marriage break-up with Diana — and has reportedly told friends: “I’ve never seen it.”
Netflix released the fourth ten-episode instalment of the royal drama last month amid claims it presented “fiction as fact” and amounted to “trolling on a Hollywood budget”.
An insider described The Crown as “drama and entertainment for commercial ends . . . with no regard to the actual people involved who are having their lives hijacked and exploited”.
They said the series paints Charles in “a very unflattering light”.
- Rebecca Flood
DI WOULD HAVE SORTED 'SILLY FEUD' SAYS FORMER BUTLER
Princess Diana would have “banged her sons” heads together’ over their “silly feud” her former butler has claimed.
Paul Burrell, 62, said that the late Princess of Wales would have brought her sons “back together.”
Speaking on the TV show The Royal Beat, he said: “If their mother was here today, she would bring them back together.
“She would bang their heads together and say: ‘Don’t be silly you’re my sons, you’re both equal.’ It was very important to her that they stayed close.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN AND HARRY WILL TACKLE GENDER ISSUES ON THEIR PODCAST
Meghan and Harry have revealed the issues they will tackle in their podcasts after moving to seek copyright protection from their new entertainment empire.
They’ve just signed a money-spinning deal with streaming giant Spotify and eight days ago filed documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect Archewell Audio.
The couple lodged documents to prevent others cashing in on the name.
US copyright attorneys are already looking over papers from the couple asking for exclusive rights to their charity Archewell and Archewell Foundation.
And official papers filed regarding Archewell Audio revealed it will provide: “Downloadable podcasts, audio programs, and audio books, all in the field of current and topical events, education, science, literature, racial justice, gender equity, environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, health, mental health, and commentary on topics of current and general interest.”
- Rebecca Flood
KIM KARDASHIAN AMONG CELEBS PLUGGING MEGHAN'S VEGAN COFFEE BRAND
Reality TV queen Kim Kardashian has joined real-life royal Meghan to promote her vegan coffee brand.
Kim, 40, threw her social media might behind Clevr Blends, the latte firm the Duchess of Sussex has invested in and which chat show host Oprah Winfrey has also backed.
The reality star put a picture online of a hamper containing packets of the coffee.
A source close to Kim said: “A product mention from her, just before Christmas, is better than most marketing campaigns you could ever devise.
“Throw in Meghan Markle and Oprah and you’ve got three of the most famous female names on the planet supporting this brand.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN MARKLE WANTS TO 'FOLLOW IN PRINCE CHARLES' FOOTSTEPS AND WRITE A BOOK'
She may have signed lucrative deals with Spotify and Netflix this year – but it now appears that Meghan Markle has her sights set on writing a book.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, an insider claims the Duchess of Sussex wants to follow in Prince Charles and Sarah Ferguson's footsteps and give fiction writing a go.
The publication reports that Meghan is securing legal protection which will allow her to publish books via her and Harry's non-profit organisation Archewell.
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."
- Claire Hubble
ARCHEWELL PODCAST 'WILL TACKLE ISSUES LIKE GENDER EQUALITY'
MEGHAN and Harry have revealed the issues they will tackle in their podcasts after moving to seek copyright protection from their new entertainment empire.
They’ve just signed a money-spinning deal with streaming giant Spotify and eight days ago filed documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect Archewell Audio.
The couple lodged documents to prevent others cashing in on the name.
US copyright attorneys are already looking over papers from the couple asking for exclusive rights to their charity Archewell and Archewell Foundation.
And official papers filed regarding Archewell Audio revealed it will provide: “Downloadable podcasts, audio programs, and audio books, all in the field of current and topical events, education, science, literature, racial justice, gender equity, environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, health, mental health, and commentary on topics of current and general interest.”
- Claire Hubble
MEGHAN`S NOVELTY GIFT
WHEN she spent her first Christmas with the royal family, Meghan wasn't sure what to buy her future brother-in-law Prince William – according to the royal biography Finding Freedom.
So the Duchess opted for a humorous present: "At least one of her gifts was a huge hit—a spoon for William that had 'cereal killer' embossed on the shallow bowl end of the utensil."
Humorous gifts are believed to be a favourite tradition in the royal household- and Kate Middleton reportedly gave Prince Harry a "grow your own girlfriend" kit for her first Sandringham Christmas in 2011.
Authors Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie wrote: "Meghan's biggest challenge was finding the perfect novelty gifts to amuse her new extended family."
- Claire Hubble
MEGHAN AND HARRY SPOTTED IN BEVERLY HILLS
In pictures obtained by Page Six, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen running errands in Beverly Hills around a week ago.
Returning to her pre-royal style, Meghan was pictured in skinny jeans, a thin black knit and some knee-high brown leather boots.
Braving the cold weather, the Duchess wore a £419 parka coat from J Crew – one of her favourite American brands.
She then finished off her look with a simple black beanie and sunglasses – which she often wore when heading to yoga classes in Vancouver before she moved to London to be with Prince Harry in 2018.
- Claire Hubble
MEGHAN AND HARRY'S ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION WILL FUN FOOD KITCHENS AS ITS FIRST PROJECT
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry have revealed their charity, the Archewell Foundation, will fund food kitchens in disaster zones as its first major project.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced their non-profit, which was set up eight months ago, has now joined forces with the World Central Kitchen which feeds people in disaster-stricken areas.
The centres will be built to act as service kitchens during emergencies like natural disasters.
The first of the four centres, due to open early next year is being built on the Caribbean island of Domenica, which was hit by Hurricanes Maria and Irma three years ago.
- Claire Hubble
SUSSEXES MISSED OUT OF QUEEN'S XMAS DAY SPEECH
HARRY and Meghan were left out of the Queen’s annual Christmas address for the second year in a row.
The couple were said to be offended when they were missing from family photos on the Queen’s desk during her 2019 address.
But this year, the couple, along with scandal-hit Prince Andrew, were also missing from the video montage round-up of royal events.
Footage of senior royals, including Prince William and Kate at work during the pandemic, was screened to millions in the speech.
But there was still no sign of the Sussexes.
Her Majesty included images from Kate’s Hold Still Covid-19 picture project.
- Claire Hubble
MEGHAN 'WANTS TO FOLLOW IN CHARLES' FOOTSTEPS AND WRITE A NOVEL'
SHE may have signed lucrative deals with Spotify and Netflix this year – but it now appears that Meghan Markle has her sights set on writing a book.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, an insider claims the Duchess of Sussex wants to follow in Prince Charles and Sarah Ferguson's footsteps and give fiction writing a go.
Meghan Markle has set her sights on becoming an author according to a source The publication reports that Meghan is securing legal protection which will allow her to publish books via her and Harry's non-profit organisation Archewell.
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."
In 1980, Prince Charles published the children's book The Old Man Of Lochnagar – a story which he reportedly came up with to entertain his younger brothers Andrew and Edward on their holidays to Balmoral – to raise money for The Prince's Trust charity.
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