Meghan Markle latest news: Thomas DEMANDS Meg & Prince Harry be 'stripped of titles' for mocking Royal Family on Ellen
MEGHAN Markle's father says his daughter should be STRIPPED of her Royal title for making a mockery of the Royal Family during her Ellen interview.
The Duchess of Sussex recently hit headlines when she appeared on the daytime talk show – and took part in a sketch where she drank from a baby’s bottle, as well as claiming to have healing powers and impersonated a cat while out shopping.
But Thomas Markle slammed his estranged daughter – and said the interview was 'embarrassing' for the Royal Family.
Meg's father told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “It’s no way to behave. The whole thing was kind of embarrassing. It was certainly embarrassing for the Royal Family.
“It’s embarrassing for her as well. I suspect it embarrassed everyone in the U.K., too.
“She’s putting herself out there as a Duchess but I’ve never seen a Duchess behave this way, doing stupid stunts.”
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- Milica Cosic
'Harry disappearing from view'
Royal expert Daniela Elser has suggested Meghan's name being announced before her husband's at a recent public engagement 'proves' that Meghan is now exclusively taking control.
Coupled with the fact the Duchess is doing more and more without her husband, proves that what was once a "buy-one-get-one-free pairing" highlights this.
In an article for News.com.au. Ms Elser said: “Having been unapologetically upfront about his feelings about the press and life in the spotlight, the thought of melting a tad into the background to focus on his career, family, and looking to the family’s now worldwide famous hens would be quite reasonable.
“However, that doesn’t change the fact that Team Sussex appears to be morphing into Team Meghan.”
She added: "Harry appears to be disappearing from view."
- Joseph Gamp
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry ‘provoked Royals’
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry "provoked the royals" but the Queen "didn't want to be dragged down the rabbit hole", palace sources have claimed.
Senior royal aides reportedly refused to get embroiled in a public war of words, despite Meghan and Harry's "provocative" public interviews this year.
The claims come as the Royal Family have lawyers braced to launch action against the BBC over a shock documentary being shown tonight.
It is feared the programme could allege warring siblings William and Harry instructed courtiers to plant smears against each other in the press.
However, while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex allegedly "provoked" the royals after they sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an explosive interview in March, insiders have rubbished claims William and Harry's advisers went to war during Megxit.
One source told the Daily Mail: "It was always very clear from the top that no one wanted to be dragged down that particular rabbit hole, however egregiously people were being provoked by the Sussexes.
"The palace mantra was that a period of silence would be beneficial to take the toxicity out of the situation, with the Queen going so far as to issue a personal statement making clear that there were matters they needed to deal with privately as a family."
- Joseph Gamp
What were George Brooksbank's titles?
The Brooksbank Baronetcy, of Healaugh Manor, in the parish of Healaugh, in the West Riding of the County of York, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
It was created on 15 September 1919 for Edward Brooksbank.
The younger brother of Edward Brooksbank, and second Baronet was Captain Stamp Godfrey Brooksbank – the father of George Brooksbank.
- Joseph Gamp
What was George Brooksbank's net worth?
George was considered to be rather wealthy as he made a fortune from being a chartered accountant and company director.
It is also known that his son Jack was educated at Stowe School in Buckingham, where boarding fees are currently almost £12,000 per term.
However, it is not currently known what George Brooksbank's personal net worth is.
- Joseph Gamp
Royal Family has lawyers braced to launch action against the BBC
THE Royal Family has lawyers braced to launch action against the BBC over a shock documentary being shown tonight.
The Queen has joined with Princes Charles and William to warn the Beeb they could end all co-operation with it.
They are set to collectively complain to regulator Ofcom — for what is believed to be the first time.
The BBC refused to show the Royal Family the two-part documentary — called The Princes and The Press — despite requests.
The broadcaster is also said to have failed to give the royals right to reply — amid claims that the programme will allege warring siblings Princes William and Harry instructed courtiers to plant smears against each other in the press.
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
France turns on Harry & Meghan
A British journalist has claimed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced “devastating” backlash in recent weeks with France’s media lambasting the couple.
The latest cover of the highly popular French Magazine Paris Match featured Meghan and Harry in their front cover, writing: “Why Meghan lied.”
Another headline in the magazine reads: “The mask slips.”
Paris-based British journalist Peter Allen claimed the magazine’s criticism of the Sussex royals is particularly significant because “the French media has been quite respectful towards them in the past”.
He wrote on Twitter that its latest headlines are “devastating… for Project Sussex”.
- Joseph Gamp
Who was Eugenie's father-in-law George Brooksbank?
George Brooksbank, father of Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbank, was a retired chartered accountant and company director.
He and his wife of 40 years, Nicola split their time between Wandsworth, south London, and Bordeaux in France.
George had reportedly suffered with poor health after being forced into intensive care with Covid-19 in April 2020.
According to MailOnline an insider revealed: "George had been in hospital with Covid last year and was not the same after that. He had been unwell for some time. It’s been a difficult time for Jack losing his father before the Christening."
- Joseph Gamp
BBC media editor to present new documentary
The BBC’s media editor Amol Rajan, a republican, is to present the two-part show.
A Beeb spokesman said last night: “The programme is about how royal journalism is done.
"It features a range of journalists from broadcast and the newspaper industry.”
- Joseph Gamp
Brothers in 'briefing war'
It's understood the Royal Family want the opportunity to have a fair right of reply before the programme is broadcast.
Harry revealed the full extent of the brothers' rift on a tour of South Africa in 2019.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave a revealing interview during the trip to ITV’s Tom Bradby.
Harry said of William: "We are certainly on different paths at the moment but I will always be there for him and I know he will always be there for me.
"We don’t see each other as much as we used to because we are so busy but I love him dearly.
"The majority of stuff is created out of nothing but as brothers, you know, you have good days, you have bad days."
- Joseph Gamp
Duchess could be stopped in her tracks
The Duchess could be banned from running for US president by her royal title, experts believe.
A little-known constitutional amendment made two centuries ago could stymie any bid Meg makes to end up in the White House.
While the duchess has never publicly spoken of a wish to run, her own biographers also believe it’s “possible… even likely” that she will, with one claiming she’s the “embodiment of the American dream”.
Meanwhile, she was recently blasted for cold-calling Republican senators as she lobbies for paid parental leave.
The politicians say she introduced herself as the Duchess of Sussex – and neither knew how she’d got hold of their numbers.
The move sparked outrage as royals always stay out of political matters. A row over the calls rumbles on, with Palace aides warning the duchess is “using her title out of context” and Piers Morgan urging the Queen to rescind Meghan’s royal titles.
- Joseph Gamp
A real Royal row
The Beeb screened a tribute to the late Prince Philip this year. It also broadcast Earthshot, a five-part series about climate change which was presented by Prince William.
However, just six months ago, William blasted the company for its failings over the Martin Bashir interview with his mother, Princess Diana, while Harry said the results of an independent probe were the "first step towards justice" for their mum.
And in 2007 bosses were forced to apologise to the Queen for “misrepresenting” her in a documentary.
A Palace source told the paper of the new programme: "There is upset about it.
"The households are all united in thinking this is not fair.
"No one at the Palace has seen it."
Sources believe the film will suggest that advisors working for William and Harry "briefed against each other" to the media.
- Joseph Gamp
‘Harry disappearing from view’
Royal expert Daniela Elser has suggested Meghan’s name being announced before her husband’s at a recent public engagement ‘proves’ that Meghan is now exclusively taking control.
Coupled with the fact the Duchess is doing more and more without her husband, proves that what was once a “buy-one-get-one-free pairing” highlights this.
In an article for News.com.au. Ms Elser said: “Having been unapologetically upfront about his feelings about the press and life in the spotlight, the thought of melting a tad into the background to focus on his career, family, and looking to the family’s now worldwide famous hens would be quite reasonable.
“However, that doesn’t change the fact that Team Sussex appears to be morphing into Team Meghan.”
She added: “Harry appears to be disappearing from view.”
- Joseph Gamp
Prince Charles ‘wants to spare William burden of duty’
Prince Charles will “follow the tradition of the monarchy” in order to spare William the “burden of duty” for as long as possible, claims a former royal butler.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold told GB news: “I have been asked this question many times by many friends, do I think it’s possible that Prince Charles decides to not take on the position of King and step aside to pass on Prince William.
“I actually believe we would not see that happen because Prince Charles is very traditional.”
- Joseph Gamp
Royal Christmas plans up in the air
The Royal Family’s Christmas plans will be ‘up in the air’ following the Queen’s recent health scare, a royal expert has said.
Royal expert Neil Sean spoke on his YouTube channel and speculated on whether Harry and Meghan would return to the UK for the celebration, amid all the recent Royal Family drama.
He said: “Prince Harry, I’m suspecting, wouldn’t mind to return to see some members of the family. But let’s face it, it’s going to prove very difficult intense time. We have ongoing issues with Prince Andrew, and of course we’ve had the worry about Her Majesty the Queen and her recent bouts of illness.”
- Joseph Gamp
Royal expert says Harry is much happier in the US
According to a royal expert Prince Harry is much happier in the US.
He made the move overseas to Meghan's hometown of California in March 2020, alongside Archie.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their young son Archie spent six weeks in Canada between November 2019 and January 2020, before permanently making the move to North America.
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Furious Royals hit out at BBC documentary
THE Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William have united to complain to the BBC over a new documentary, it was claimed last night.
Senior royal sources condemned tomorrow night’s The Princes and the Press as “tittle-tattle”.
And they said the row has left the 95-year-old monarch “upset.”
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Furious Royals hit out at BBC documentary
THE Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William have united to complain to the BBC over a new documentary, it was claimed last night.
Senior royal sources condemned tomorrow night’s The Princes and the Press as “tittle-tattle”.
And they said the row has left the 95-year-old monarch “upset.”
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Thomas Markle calls for Meghan to be stripped of royal title
THE Duchess of Sussex's dad has called for her to be stripped of her royal title after her cringey skit on US TV.
Thomas Markle Snr, 76, said his family had been left "embarrassed"
Meg and estranged dad by Meghan's appearance on Ellen DeGeneres's chat show.
Her estranged dad added: "She insulted the Queen, the Royal Family and the British people.
"She made a complete fool of herself and should lose her title. I love my daughter but her performance was ridiculous." In one stunt on Thursday, the Duchess had to do whatever Ellen, 66, told her ? which included squatting down, eating crisps like a chipmunk, dancing and swigging milk from a baby's bottle.
- Joseph Gamp
Eugenie's father in law died days before grandson's christening
Princess Eugenie's father-in-law, George Brooksbank, died just days before her son August was christened, it has emerged.
Mr Brooksbank, 72, the father of Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, had been ill for some time and had coronavirus last year.
He is understood to have died last week, just days before his nine-month-old grandson was baptised at All Saints Chapel in Windsor Great Park in front of the Queen.
August was christened in a rare double royal baptism with his second cousin Lucas, the son of Mike and Zara Tindall, on Sunday.
In June last year, Eugenie thanked NHS staff for saving Mr Brooksbank's life after he contracted Covid-19.
- Milica Cosic
Explained: Who was George Brooksbank?
ON Monday 22 November, it was confirmed the father-in-law of Princess Eugenie, George Brooksbank – the father of her husband Jack – has died.
The 72-year-old died just days before his grandson, August's christening at the All Saints Chapel in Windsor Great Park, which was attended by the Queen.
George Brooksbank was an Old Etonian and a retired chartered accountant and company director.
Prior to the pandemic, he split his time with his wife of nearly four decades, Nicola, at their apartment in a gated period conversion in Wandsworth, south London, and Bordeaux, France.
George had reportedly suffered with poor health after being forced into intensive care with Covid-19 in April 2020.
- Milica Cosic
Harry and Meghan hit by 'devastating' backlash as France turns on Sussexes
A British journalist has claimed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced "devastating" backlash in recent weeks with France's media lambasting the couple.
The latest cover of the highly popular French Magazine Paris Match featured Meghan and Harry in their front cover, writing: “Why Meghan lied.”
Another headline in the magazine reads: “The mask slips.”
Paris-based British journalist Peter Allen claimed the magazine’s criticism of the Sussex royals is particularly significant because “the French media has been quite respectful towards them in the past”.
He wrote on Twitter that its latest headlines are “devastating… for Project Sussex”.
- Milica Cosic
Meghan Markle admits her & Prince Harry's sleep struggles
Meghan Markle has revealed that she and husband Prince Harry have been struggling with a lack of sleep since their five-month-old daughter Lilibet started teething.
Meghan spoke about the problem during her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 18 November.
She told Ellen: "Lili's now teething," before asking if the host had "anything to relieve that".
- Milica Cosic
Sparing the burden of duty (Continued…)
Former royal butler Grant Harrold continued to say: "He wants to follow the tradition of the Monarchy which means when the time comes, I hope its many many years away when the Queen is no longer with us, then he would then take on and I think in a way it’s also being inside and witnessing how difficult it can be the schedule, the job as such.
“I don’t think it’s something he would want to pass on to his son until he is no longer there, I think he would want to obviously take that keep Did I use the word 'burden' take that burden and not let it be passed on until he is no longer with us and it has to be passed on.”
- Milica Cosic
Prince Charles ‘wants to spare William burden of duty’
Prince Charles will “follow the tradition of the monarchy” in order to spare William the “burden of duty” for as long as possible, claims a former royal butler.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold told GB news: “I have been asked this question many times by many friends, do I think it’s possible that Prince Charles decides to not take on the position of King and step aside to pass on Prince William.
“I actually believe we would not see that happen because Prince Charles is very traditional.”
- Milica Cosic
Camilla 'the one to watch'
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall has been labelled 'one to watch' as she prepares for a busy year.
Royal expert Russel Myers spoke to Lorraine about Camilla's new look and lifestyle changes, saying: " "I've just returned from Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall's tour in Jordan and Egypt and there was a lot of people commenting on Camilla's new look.
"Apparently she's got a new hairdresser, I mean look at these images, she looks absolutely resplendent for 74 and lots of people talking about her new image.
"She looked fantastic. She was wearing a Fitbit at the weekend during a meeting at Ascot Racecourse."
Russel continued to say: "I think this is part of the rest of the royals stepping up, she knows she's got a busy year next year with the Queen's Jubilee coming up, and maybe she's putting her health and her best foot forward.
"So she looked fantastic. The tour was fantastic. And I think a lot of people are saying that Camilla is the one to watch."
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