Meghan Markle latest news – Duchess' 40th birthday poem appeal snubbed as royal makes Vogue's list of influential women

MEGHAN Markle appealed to fans to upload her birthday poem – but in 24 hours just 200 people have posted it permanently on Instagram.

The Duchess of Sussex released a glitzy comedy video to mark her 40th birthday – and in it launched a new initiative called 40×40.

Also, both Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have been named in Vogue's Top 25 list of influential women for 2021.

In previous years, the fashion bible has only chosen to feature one member of the Royal Family in their annual list.

Read our Meghan and Harry live blog below for the very latest updates...

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    WATCH: PRINCE HARRY TRIES TO JUGGLE

    Prince Harry hilariously tries to juggle as he makes cameo appearance in Meghan Markle’s 40th birthday video

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    HOW DOES HBO’S THE PRINCE PORTRAY THE ROYAL FAMILY?

    The animated series is set from the prospective of 8-year-old Prince George, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s eldest child, and the future heir to the British throne.

    Created by Gary Janetti, the show is based off of his meme page of the young Prince and pokes fun at the royals and mocks most of the family members.

    In the show, Prince George is portrayed as a sassy and effete royal commentator.

    Following the release of the show, it was met with both praise and criticism following the use of Prince George as their main character.

    “Bottom line, children are off limits,” women’s rights activist and author Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu said on Good Morning Britain.

    “Creating a parody to poke fun at an 8-year-old is not funny. It’s uncalled for, and it goes against our collective sense of responsibility.”

    Others have since taken to Twitter to voice their comments about the controversial show.

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    MARKLE DELIGHTS FANS BY GIVING SNEAK PEEK OF FAMILY PHOTOS SHE HAS FRAMED ON HER DESK

    Royal watchers were quick to point out how a cute photo of Archie has very red hair – like his dad Prince Harry.

    One fan gushed over the picture of Meghan’s two-year-old son Archie, saying: “Awwww he’s a redhead.”

    Another added: “Archie’s redhead.”

    Read more here.

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    IN VOGUE

    Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have BOTH been named in Vogue’s Top 25 list of influential women for 2021.

    In previous years, he fashion bible has only chosen to feature one member of the Royal Family in their annual list.

    But this year, both the Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge get a nod for their respective philanthropic efforts.

    Introducing their annual list, the magazine says this year’s consists of women who are “paving the way” for future generations.

    Kate Middleton features first and the magazine’s team of editors highlighted the Duchess’ “stealthy rise to ranking among the most popular members of The Firm”.

    Explaining why the mum-of-three deserves a place on the list, the judges wrote: “With the flashier end of royal duties largely on hold during lockdown, it was her charity work rather than her fashion choices that pulled the majority of headlines.

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    MEGHAN’S MENTORS TO GET WOMEN BACK TO WORK ‘COULD DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD’, WARNS EXPERT

    Ms Martin, who is a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Women and Enterprise, has blasted Meghan’s 40×40 scheme as “a little like a publicity stunt”. She continued to say there is “no structure or advice for how anyone can participate”.

    Ms Martin told Mail Online: “Mentorship can be incredibly powerful, especially if your confidence has been knocked.

    “The right person offering you tailored advice and encouragement will make an enormous difference.

    “However, the key words here are ”right person”. The wrong words or poor advice can do more harm than good – however well meaning they may be.”

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    OFFICIAL EMBLEM FOR QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE REVEALED

    A 19-year-old university student’s “elegant’ design has been selected as part of a competition to find the official emblem of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It will take place in June 2022.

    The stunning emblem features a stylised crown that incorporates the number 70.

    Edward Roberts, the winner, said: “it’s just an amazing feeling to win it, I couldn’t believe I’d won it really. I thought I had achieved something by getting to the top 100 so to even win it – I was over the moon.” 

    The contest was launched by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and was open to young people aged between 13 and 25.

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    MEGHAN MARKLE ACCUSED OF MOCKING QUEEN & ‘SHOWING WHAT SHE REALLY THINKS OF THE ROYALS’ IN BIRTHDAY VID, BLAST EXPERT

    Royal Biographer Angela Levin believes the Duchess of Sussex used a video released for her 40th birthday to make veiled swipes at Prince Harry’s family.

    The Royal expert wrote on Twitter: “Anyone else think that Meghan and her friend Melissa McCartney were mocking the Queen in the birthday video?  

    “Both holding old fashioned cup and saucer like Meg used in her blog after 1st meeting with Queen.”

    Read the article here.

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    THREE WAYS DUCHESS TAKES A SWIPE AT THE ROYALS IN 40TH BIRTHDAY VIDEO

    While Meghan was seen joking and smiling as she marked her big day via a birthday video yesterday, the clip could be perceived to contain a number of criticisms towards the Royal Family.

    In the first 30 seconds of the clip, actress Melissa claims she is working on her organic garden before pretending to realise her camera is on for the video chat. She then says: “Hang on, I’ll be right back.”

    The American actress then returns to the screen joking “this will probably be better for you” – having changed from her beige robe into a floral dress and fascinator and gloves.

    The gag clearly is a reference to Meghan’s time in the UK, poking fun at garden party attire.

    In another swipe, Meghan is seen drinking from a VERY British teacup while snacking on some tea and biscuits – seemingly a deliberate nod to the country she and her family fled from.

    Read the article in full here.

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    COOL, CALM, AND COLLECTED (CONTINUED…)

    “This is the first glimpse we have had of a fun, comedy Meghan who is actually not taking herself too seriously,” body language expert  Judi James says.

    “She is also emphatically self-effacing, grinning happily as friend and comic Melissa McCarthy pokes fun at her royal connections as well as making a joke about her time in Suits.”

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    ‘MEGHAN LOOKS CALM, LIKE SHE’S ON SPA BREAK’

    Meg released a two-minute long video to mark her 40th birthday yesterday, and she showed off a ‘calm and confident’ yet ‘fun’ side to her.

    Analysing Meghan’s body language in the clip, expert Judi James claims it’s the first time we see her “not taking herself too seriously”.

    Judi claims that a “relaxed” Meghan seems as if she is filming on a “spa break” and the mum-of-two treats viewers to a more “fun” side of her personality.

    “So, just as we thought we had seen [all] sides to Meghan’s personality she unveils a new one to mark her fortieth birthday,” Judi tells Fabulous.

    Read more here.

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    MODEL APOLOGISES AFTER TOPLESS YACHT PICS WITH PRINCESS EUGENIE’S HUSBAND

    Jack Brooksbank was pictured on a yacht in the Med with friends Erica Pelosini, Rachel Zalis, and Maria Buccellati.

    Erica has since apologised for any confusion the snaps may have caused, according to MailOnline.

    She thought it was “very hurtful” that people “jumped to the wrong conclusions”.

    She said: “I usually never go topless but my bikini got wet and I decided to take it off – it wasn’t appropriate for me to be topless.”

    Erica claimed she wouldn’t have gone topless if she realised she was being snapped.

    The former model said that she “felt bad” for Eugenie as she wasn’t pictured on the yacht.

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    KATE MIDDLETON REVEALS PRINCESS CHARLOTTE’S FAVOURITE SNACK – AND IT’S SURPRISINGLY FANCY FOR A SIX-YEAR-OLD

    But as a member of the Royal Family, Princess Charlotte certainly has a more refined taste – even if she is only six years old.

    While visiting Lavender Primary School in Enfield on behalf of her mental health patronage Place2Be, Kate Middleton revealed her daughter’s all-time favourite snack.

    And let’s just say, it’s fit for a princess.

    While chatting about the salads she makes at home, the Duchess told pupils that her middle child shares her love of olives.

    Royal correspondent Rebecca English tweeted at the time: “The Duchess of Cambridge revealed today that her daughter, Princess Charlotte, loves olives.

    “And she encourages both her and Prince George to cook with her.

    “They made cheesy pasta together the other day!”

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    MEGHAN MARKLE APPEALED TO FANS TO UPLOAD HER BIRTHDAY POEM – BUT ONLY 200 PEOPLE HAVE SO FAR

    The Duchess of Sussex released a glitzy comedy video to mark her 40th birthday – and in it launched a new initiative called 40×40.

    It sees the duchess ask A-listers including Adele and Stella McCartney, as well as members of the public, to donate their time to to “help women reentering the workforce”.

    And in a post on her Archewell website she asked for one birthday gift from her fans – for them to share a readymade Instagram post with the hashtags #40×40 and #CompassionInAction.

    The artwork for the posts features a poem reading: “For women who give everything, we give our time. Are you in?”

    And the website even gave a suggested caption for people to use which says: “To celebrate The Duchess of Sussex’s 40th birthday, I am devoting 40 minutes of mentorship or service to a cause I care about. 

    “Please join me in donating your time. Together, we can contribute to a global wave of compassion and positive change.”

    However, The Sun Online analysed Instagram posts in the 24 hours after the video’s release and found just 217 public posts sharing the acrostic poem designed by Meghan using the 40×40 hashtag.

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    PIERS MORGAN SNUBBED DUCHESS

    Piers Morgan SNUBBED his nemesis Meghan Markle by refusing to send her a birthday message on her 40th.

    The former GMB host sent Barack Obama his birthday wishes on the ex US President's 60th yesterday, sharing a throwback pic of the two together.

    Piers captioned the pic: "Happy 60th Birthday @barackobama – hard to believe you’re only 4 years older than me, but I guess you must have a better surgeon."

    However, the outspoken journalist was silent on Meghan Markle, who turned 40 yesterday.

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    MEGHAN MARKLE UNFILTERED: HOW MARRYING PRINCE HARRY LAUNCHED HER INTO SUPERSTARDOM

    Before marrying into royalty, Meghan was one of the most photographed women in the world. Since marrying Harry, the camera has been known to capture the candid moments between the couple.

    From romantic moments and sweet smiles to contemptuous glances and serious stares, Prince Harry’s wife is always primed to perfection.

    Although Meghan has had a strained relationship with some of the royals, she had only positive things to say about the Queen. During her tell-all interview with Oprah, she said: ‘The Queen has always been wonderful to me.

    “I just really loved being in her company… she’s always been warm and inviting and really welcoming.”

    Since relocating across the pond, Meghan and Harry’s relationship has only gone from strength to strength. They have welcomed two children since marrying; Lilibet and Archie.

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    WATCH: AUSTRALIA’S ANSWER TO PIERS MORGAN KARL STEFANOVIC BLASTS MEGHAN MARKLE AS HOSTS SAY SHE’S ‘LOST THE PLOT’ IN BIRTHDAY VIDEO

    Australia’s answer to Piers Morgan Karl Stefanovic blasts Meghan Markle as hosts say she’s ‘lost the plot’ in bday video

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    TODAY HOSTS BRUTALLY MOCK MEGHAN’S BIRTHDAY VIDEO

    Australia’s today show have brutally gone in on Meghan’s 40×40 birthday video.

    One of the presenters, Sophie Walsh, thought that Meghan wasn’t in a position to lecture the public.

    ‘I love that she’s lecturing people about getting back to the workplace and she quit her job as a royal after less than two years,’ she sneered.

    Karl Stefanovic, then ridiculed the way the Duchess spoke, asking: ‘Why doesn’t she talk normally?”

    “No wonder Harry’s outside juggling!” he said, to which Sophie replied, “Harry’s lost the plot.”

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    ‘I FEEL BAD FOR THEM’

    A former model has apologised to Princess Eugenie after pictures showed her topless on a boat with the royal’s husband.

    Jack Brooksbank was pictured on a yacht in the Med with friends Erica Pelosini, Rachel Zalis, and Maria Buccellati.

    Jack, 35, was seen with Erica in pictures that were uploaded to social media.

    Erica has since apologised for any confusion the snaps may have caused, according to MailOnline.

    She thought it was “very hurtful” that people “jumped to the wrong conclusions”.

    She said: “I usually never go topless but my bikini got wet and I decided to take it off – it wasn’t appropriate for me to be topless.”

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    ‘SERVICE IS UNIVERSAL’: MEGHAN AND HARRY ARE “PETULANT, RUDE AND IMMATURE”

    A former aide of the Queen claimed Meghan and Harry were “petulant, rude and immature” when they confirmed they won’t return as frontline royals.

    After the announcement this year, a statement released by the Palace said it is “not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service”.

    However, Meghan and Harry then quickly hit back with their own statement which said: “We can all live a life of service. Service is universal.”

    And royal author Robert Jobson added: “The rudeness of the statement they issued after they left!

    “Frankly, they have been given a lot of slack, but they were damn right rude to the Queen and the Royal Family.”

    Read more here.

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    PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE DISCUSSED MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND

    During their 2018 visit to the country, the Queen’s representative in the New Zealand says the couple pondered over moving halfway across the world. Discussion took place more than a year before Megxit.

    During their visit, the representative, Dame Patsy Reddy recalled the couple saying they ‘could imagine living in a place like this’, but questioned if it was ‘theoretically possible’. 

    “They were looking at how they might raise their family. And obviously they’ve made some decisions since.”

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    ‘ROYALLY SCREWED’

    PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle say they are 'royally screwed' in an outrageous new scene from The Prince.

    Created by Family Guy writer Gary Janetti, The Prince follows Prince George's imagined time in Kensington Palace alongside parents William and Kate and other royal family members.

    The HBO series pokes fun at the Royal Family and it previously mocked Meghan's feud with Kate Middleton.

    In a new episode, Harry and Meghan are once again the focus as they present a home makeover show called Royally Screwed.

    In the segment on the animated show, the couple introduce themselves, saying: "Hi, I'm Meghan Markle and I'm Harry and we're royally screwed. Each week we take a house from drab to fab."

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    MEGHAN MARKLE UNFILTERED: HOW MARRYING PRINCE HARRY LAUNCHED HER INTO SUPERSTARDOM

    Before marrying into royalty, Meghan was one of the most photographed women in the world. Since marrying Harry, the camera has been known to capture the candid moments between the couple.

    From romantic moments and sweet smiles to contemptuous glances and serious stares, Prince Harry’s wife is always primed to perfection.

    Although Meghan has had a strained relationship with some of the royals, she had only positive things to say about the Queen. During her tell-all interview with Oprah, she said: ‘The Queen has always been wonderful to me.

    “I just really loved being in her company… she’s always been warm and inviting and really welcoming.”

    Since relocating across the pond, Meghan and Harry’s relationship has only gone from strength to strength. They have welcomed two children since marrying; Lilibet and Archie.

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    PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN LINED UP TO MAKE HOLLYWOOD DEBUT NEXT MONTH

    Emmy awards bosses want Prince Harry and wife Meghan to make their Hollywood debuts at the ceremony next month.

    TV execs are keen for the pair to attend the A-list event in downtown LA.

    They may even try to persuade the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to present an award, insiders say.

    Read more here.

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    ROYAL RAMBLE

    The Crown has offered Netflix fans their first glimpse of Princess Diana, William and Harry on the set of season five.

    The late princess will be played by Elizabeth Debicki, who takes over the role from Emma Corrin.

    Season five will feature the breakdown of Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles, after they welcomed their two sons.

    Elizabeth, 30, was seen dressed in character as Diana in jeans, a shirt and navy blazer as she filmed with her young co-stars at Ardverikie Lodge, which doubles as Balmoral in the show.

    Elizabeth could be seen with shorter blonde hair like Diana’s, while the children playing prince’s William and Harry wore matching blue striped rugby shirts and jeans.

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    ROYAL ROUNDUP

    • Just 200 people have shared Meghan Markle's birthday poem on Instagram – despite her calls for support
    • Experts say the Duchess is happy at 40 with no royals, 'millions in the bank and A-listers on hold'
    • Meanwhile, one expert says it'll have come as a "psychological blow" to Harry to lose more patronages
    • And sporty Kate Middleton will replace the Duke as the patron of his beloved England rugby teams

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