Royal Family: Meghan Markle could offer unspoken 'olive branch' to immediately heal royal rift

Prince Harry 'held back' from hugging the late Queen for heartwrenching reason

When Prince Harry stepped back from life as a working member of the Royal Family and moved across the Atlantic to build a new home with his wife Meghan, he also took back control of the narrative of his life. From the couple's bombshell interview with Oprah in 2021, their record-breaking Netflix series documenting their love story and royal exit, to the Duke's bestselling memoir Spare - Harry has worked to set the record straight, and tell his own story in his own terms.

The Duke of Sussex has been especially candid about what it was really like for him to grow up in the spotlight that is perpetually trained on the Royal Family, and what life in the monarchy was like from his perspective. Harry shed a lot of light on what the private life of the Royal Family contained, including the heartwrenching reason why he was hesitant to hug his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth - even though they shared a close bond.

In his memoir Spare, Harry wrote that his dad, King Charles, was rarely physically affectionate with him, and even when his father told him the tragic news that his mother Diana had died, the extent he was shown by Charles was a pat on the leg. However, Harry explained throughout the memoir that this lack of physical affection was a common theme in the Royal Family and something Charles himself had gone through as a young boy.

The Duke of Sussex described one occasion during which he felt the urge to reach out to his beloved grandmother, the late Queen, and give her a hug, but immediately stopped himself. They had been watching a concert marking the late Queen's golden jubilee in 2002, where rock stars like Brian May and Paul McCartney had performed.

Prince Harry faces pressure as African charity hit by chilling fresh torture claims

Prince Harry could face pressure to step down from the board of an African conservation charity after it was hit with a series of abuse allegations.

Current and former staff at African Parks have lifted the lid of what happens behind the scenes and claimed that armed rangers use torture methods to extract information from poachers. Author Olivier van Beenman conducted interviews as part of a three-year investigation into the organisation, which receives funding from British aids, US billionaires and celebrities. His new book called, Entrepreneurs in the Wild revealed the extent of the shocking allegations.

The Duke of Sussex was named as the president for six years before he was promoted to the governing board of directors in 2023. As part of his new duties, he has shared responsibility for overseeing the charity's policy and supervising its management of 22 national parks in partnerships with governments across African countries.

Meghan Markle's dating history includes a basketball player, chef, and a quiet divorce

Before marrying Prince Harry, of course Meghan Markle played the field a little bit.

The actress went through plenty of relationships before landing on her Prince charming. In fact, she was even married to another showbiz success story. On the other hand, this is Prince Harry's first marriage so he definitely had a lot to learn.

Meghan's relationship history includes some puppy dog love, celebrity connections, and more. We've put together a list of those she's been involved with in the past, including how some of them feel about her current romance. After all, it can't be easy to see that your ex moved on to British royalty.

Meghan Markle's dating history includes a basketball player, chef, and a quiet divorce

Meghan Markle's final take on the Queen as she reflects on her 'friendship'

The Duchess of Sussex enjoyed a close relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth II and the pair were often seeing sharing jokes and sweet conversations, ahead of Meghan Markle stepping down as a senior royal in 2020, alongside Prince Harry.

In a chat following the Queen's death on September 8, 2022, Meghan, 42, shared that she thought the Queen was a "shining example" of female leadership.

Talking to Variety, Meghan shared: "What’s so beautiful is to look at the legacy that [Harry's] grandmother was able to leave on so many fronts. Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like.

"I feel deep gratitude to have been able to spend time with her and get to know her. It’s been a complicated time, but my husband, ever the optimist, said, 'Now she’s reunited with her husband'."

Meghan Markle's final take on the Queen as she reflects on her 'friendship'

Channel 4 halts production of comedy show amid Royal Family health woes

Channel 4 has halted the production of the fourth series of The Windsors, not wanting to take any risks amid the recent health concerns faced by the Royal Family.

King Charles III shocked the world in February when he announced that he had cancer. Then, shortly after that, Kate Middleton revealed that she, too, has cancer, ending the months-long mystery of her disappearance after she wasn't seen by the public for weeks.

Channel 4's chief content officer Ian Katz "quietly cancelled the fourth series," Private Eye reported, putting the project on hold "until further notice" without a timetable for its return. King Charles himself previously described the show as "cruel."

Kensington Palace 'groans' amid Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new £80million Netflix deal

A royal expert has revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new Netflix shows have produced "groans" at Kensingon Palace.

Tom Quinn told the Mirror: "Harry and Meghan's appearance at a polo event where they were filming a new Netflix series has produced groans at Kensington Palace. But no one is really surprised – Meghan's determination to make money as an internet entrepreneur was bound to end in what the senior royals see as a sordid attempt to make money from yet another royal tradition."

The couple's £80million contract with the streaming giant will include two new projects, one focusing on lifestyle and cooking and another providing a glimpse inside the world of water polo.

Sarah Ferguson's tiara SNUBBED by Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie for weddings

As Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie got married over the past couple of decades, they reportedly snubbed their mother's infamous York Tiara, gifted to Sarah Ferguson by the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip back in the 1980s for her wedding to Prince Andrew.

In 2018, when Eugenie got married, she chose a random tiara from the royal collection. And in 2020, when her sister got married, she chose a different tiara herself, this one formerly having belonged to Queen Mary. The gorgeous York Tiara went unclaimed by either.

Prince Harry may 'never' heal family rift completely with US permanent move, says ex royal butler

Prince Harry will be jetting over to the UK in a bid to reunite with his family after years of 'feuding'.

Now a former royal aid has said a union may be even further away. In a new interview, a former royal butler has claimed Prince Harry may 'never' heal his family rift after his 'very sad' decision to 'break away' from the Royal Family completely with his permanent US move.

Speaking to Slingo on the news, former royal butler Grant Harrold said: "Obviously, this just shows that Harry has decided to break away completely from his home, which is very sad. Whether this is to do with his family or work, he seems to have decided that that is where he is going to spend most of his time. This will bring in a lot of questions because he is still a counsellor of state and people will wonder if he has to renounce that if he isn’t in the country. It's going to be interesting to see how it will all work.

"I am assuming that sadly this means the relationship with his family is not back to where it was and maybe never will. I’ve always thought it would go back but it's possible that the relationship is over."

Princess Beatrice 'crucial' in Newsnight interview crunch talks

Prince Andrew's eldest daughter played a 'crucial' role in securing the Newsnight interview, Sam McAlister has claimed.

The ex-BBC booker, portrayed by Billie Piper in Netflix's Scoop, has said Princess Beatrice ultimately cajoled her father to going on camera. The infamous 2019 interview, probing the Prince's ties with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, saw him ultimately retreat from public life.

According to Ms McAlister, Princess Beatrice was the "biggest shock" in the "seismic" TV moment. She told The Daily Mail’s podcast, The Crown: Fact or Fiction: "My calculation was, in those three seconds that I had to think about it, she is the game changer, because if we alienate her, then when she's theoretically asked about this option, if she is very negative then that's going to end it.

"She was very respectful, very friendly, a delight to deal with. But I really felt for her in that room. That's a hard proposition."

Prince William will feel 'disappointed' as Prince Harry cuts ties with the UK, expert claims

Prince Harry has made a huge step in his move away from the Royal Family, something one expert believes will leave Prince William feeling "hurt and disappointed."

The Duke of Sussex has switched his residential status from the UK to the US in paperwork relating to his sustainable travel initiative, Travalyst. He was originally listed as residing in the UK when the organisation was set up four years ago.

Relationship expert Louella Alderson believes the Prince of Wales might be upset over the "finality" of Harry's decision.

Prankster hijacks Meghan's new venture to boost King's jam sales

A domain name similar to Meghan's new lifestyle brand appears to have been used to cheekily link back to a page selling the King's jam.

The Duchess recently announced the launch of her new venture, American Riviera Orchard, with jars of strawberry jam one of its first items to be sent out to influencers. But a prankster appears to have seized the moment to spread some mischief.

A variation of the site name redirects to a Waitrose page selling ‘Duchy Organic Strawberry Jam’, from the King's Duchy of Cornwall estate, The Independent reports. It comes after Meghan's jam appears to have already indirectly boosted sales of the King's conserves. His Highgrove Organic Strawberry Preserve, priced at £6.95, reportedly sold out on Tuesday, mere hours after Meghan launched her product on Monday.

Prince Harry 'unlikely to get King Charles to agree to publicity pose to boost popularity'

Prince Harry would impress the US people with a public reunion with his royal relatives - but King Charles would be 'unlikely' to agree to it, according to an expert.

The Duke of Sussex has a fractious relationship with his family, especially with his father and brother Prince William since he quit royal life to live in America with wife Meghan and their now two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. He has been settled there for four years and this week, for the first time, he has listed the United States as his primary residence on an official document.

It emerged that Harry has changed his country of residence from the UK to the US by filing a notice with Companies House related to his eco-tourism not-for-profit organisation Travalyst, which he founded. And according to royal expert and author Ingrid Seward, it may be a small detail but it is highly significant.

Prince William makes touching appearance at private memorial for original SAS legend

Prince William has made a touching gesture to the family of the last original member of the SAS by attending his memorial service today.

The Prince of Wales joined guests for the service at Hereford Cathedral this morning for Major Mike Sadler, who died at the age of 103 in January. The Special Air Service veteran had been awarded the Polar Medal, military medal and military cross for his service and his exploits were dramatised in the BBC series SAS: Rogue Heroes.

Others at the private service included close family, friends and colleagues. Mike was the last surviving member of the famous wartime squad known as L Detachment SAS. The legendary squad nicknamed themselves 'The Originals', with Mike their principal navigator.

King Charles 'reduced to tears' by Prince William's surprise comment about future

The last few years have been full of upheaval for the Royal Family - especially King Charles and Prince William.

The monarch and his eldest son have seen their roles dramatically change within the Firm in the past two years with Charles now King following the death of his mother the late Queen in September 2022 and William now being the Prince of Wales. When William became heir to the throne, it came with the title of Duke of Cornwall and responsibility for overseeing the vast Duchy of Cornwall estate. It was previously run by Charles for more than 50 years when he was Prince of Wales and took great interest in its success.

And during an ITV documentary, Prince Charles: Inside the Duchy of Cornwall, viewers saw Charles open up like never before - where he revealed how a comment by his eldest son about the estate reduced him to tears.

In a clip, viewers saw William talking to a second-generational farmer, Mervyn Keeling, about his private estate. William, thinking about the future at the time, said: "I've started to think about how I will inherit the Duchy one day and what I do with it. I think it's really important, the family angle, I really do."

King Charles 'reduced to tears' by Prince William's surprise comment about future

What happened between Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson?

Back in 1992, Sarah's marriage to Prince Andrew publicly broke down after she was photographed on two occasions with other men, and while she was not welcomed into the inner royal circle for some time after these scandals, over the years it hasn't impacted her relationship with Andrew, who was widely said to be the late Queen Elizabeth's favourite son.

Sarah has only ever spoken highly of her former mother-in-law, saying during a podcast appearance that "honestly, my mother-in-law has been more of a mother to me than my mother. [She's] never faltered," and adding that Queen Elizabeth was her "greatest mentor".

Fergie made 'one promise' to Queen that means she will 'never leave' Andrew

Both Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have endured their fair share of scandals over the years, but despite divorcing decades ago, the former couple have remained incredibly close. The pair even still live together at Royal Lodge, Andrew's 30-room Windsor home, and Sarah has declared them the "happiest divorced couple in the world".

While not many divorced couples can boast the closeness that Fergie and Andrew share, one royal expert has claimed that the late Queen Elizabeth may have had a hand in why Fergie has stayed so close to the disgraced royal since he stepped back from duties in 2019.

Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, told The Sun that Fergie's incredible loyalty to Andrew is unlikely to waver after so many years of closeness, with both parties supporting the other whenever they had become embroiled in scandals of any kind. Seward added that this doesn't mean it's all been plain sailing over the years between them and that when the couple were first married, Sarah found Andrew's 'arrogant' style challenging.

The expert said that despite all of the challenges they have faced, Sarah isn't likely to step away from Andrew any time soon, and Seward claimed this may have something to do with the late Queen. "Sarah must have talked to the Queen and she must have said 'Please look after Andrew for me'. And that's what she is going to do. I don't think she will leave him and I don't think they'll get married again."

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Harry and William ‘haven’t been truly happy together’ since this key moment

Prince Harry and Prince William haven't been truly happy in each other's company for six years, a royal expert has claimed.

Author Robert Hardman said the brothers seemed to have last enjoyed being together at the Sussexes wedding, where William was Harry's best man in 2018. He said the atmosphere between the pair came across as "very relaxed and friendly".

The 600-strong guest list included global politicians and a range of celebrities including Idris Elba, James Blunt, Oprah Winfrey and the Beckhams. The wedding took place in St George’s Chapel on May 19.

According to OK! Magazine, the author said: “With the benefit of hindsight, we’re left feeling it was one of the last times they were happy in each other’s company. You can’t help looking back and thinking what might have been, but at the time it all felt very relaxed and friendly.”

Prince Harry in 'significant step to distance himself from low priority family'

Prince and Princess of Kent spotted for first time since son in law's death

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent have been pictured for the first time since the death of their son in law.

The couple were spotted at a private members club in Mayfair and left Oswald's in their own car. It comes just weeks after the funeral of their son-in-law, Thomas Kingston, who was married to their daughter, Lady Gabriella Kingston.

Lady Gabriella earlier paid tribute in a joint statement with his family. They described him as an "exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him” and said his death was a "great shock to the whole family".

Sweet way 'cautious' William is protecting Kate and kids as he returns to work

The Prince and Princess of Wales' priorities align when it comes to their young family - and one expert believes this is even more evident in William's return to royal duties.

Since Princess Kate emotionally revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment in a video message to the nation, the Wales family has been out of sight, enjoying private time together, as George, Charlotte, and Louis were on their Easter break from school.

Prince William pressed pause on his official engagements during the children's holiday, and the family was said to spend the three-week break in their Norfolk residence Anmer Hall. However, with the children back to school, William has resumed his duties and spent time at a food redistribution charity Surplus to Supper this week.

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Prince William is successfully 'stepping-up' to his responsibilities says expert

An expert has revealed the subtle gestures Prince William made which showed he had stepped up during a tough period for the royal family.

Body language expert Darren Stanton claimed William demonstrated several signs that he was managing his responsibilities and his family life, during a visit to food distribution charity, Surplus to Supper. He said: "Overall, the appearance really showed that William isn't afraid to get stuck in. He clearly takes his role as future monarch seriously," said the expert speaking on behalf of Betfair Live Casino.

The expert continued: "Although he adopts some forms of etiquette, he is very down-to-earth and humble. This is denoted by his open-palmed gestures - he's a very approachable person. He isn't massively extroverted, but tends to keep things low-key and appears genuine whilst talking to other people."

Read more here: Subtle gesture shows Prince William has 'stepped up' during Kate health struggles - expert

Harry and Meghan's future Netflix shows revealed

The Sussexes latest filming plans have been revealed as two more series for Netflix.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to have agreed to the new projects surrounding sports and lifestyle as part of the five-year deal they signed with Netflix in 2020. The deal is thought to be worth a staggering £80 million.

Filming for one show, about professional polo, is said to already be underway. It comes after Netflix crews were spotted close to Harry whilst he was taking part in his annual charity polo match, reports The Telegraph.

Meanwhile, the first series will look like an at-home style cookery show with Meghan. It is expected to link to her new brand, American Riviera Orchard, which she launched in March.

William's 'soft' sign gives rare insight amid Kate's cancer treatment - expert

William lets slip sport that Prince Louis 'loves' as he returns to royal duties

Prince William returned to royal duties today for the first time since the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis - and let slip a fun fact about his youngest son Prince Louis.

The Prince of Wales, 41, gave a helping hand loading food and cooking in the kitchen at food distribution charity Surplus to Supper, in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. The future king smiled, joked and appeared relaxed as he toured the organisation, learning about its work supplying food banks and other organisations with toiletries, meals made on-site and donated produce. The charity is based within Sunbury Cricket Club and shook hands with volunteers as he arrived to help out at the charity. And given his sporting surroundings, he told how "Louis loves" cricket.

Louis turns six on Tuesday and once before hinted at his love for the sport in pictures released to mark his fourth birthday almost two years ago. In the portraits, taken by Kate, the youngster could be seen clutching a cricket ball. Meanwhile, his older brother Prince George is also known to be keen on cricket and joined William for a special day out at the home of the sport Lords last year to watch England take on Australia in the Ashes.

Meanwhile during today's engagement, William promised to "look after" the Princess of Wales, a month after his wife revealed she is having preventative chemotherapy. Volunteer Rachel Candappa, 71, handed two get well soon cards to the prince addressed to the King and Kate. William, who looked visibly moved, said: "Thank you, you are very kind". When Rachel told the heir to the throne to look after Kate he placed his left hand on her shoulder and promised "I will". Speaking afterwards Rachel, of Sunbury-on-Thames, said: "I said take care of her and he said 'I will'.

"I was at home at 8.30 last night and I thought I had to do something this is a chance to give a card directly to the palace officials. I didn't think I'd be able to give the cards to William. I said 'can I shake your hand?', I loved it, he was very down to earth. I'm never washing my hand again."

Read more: William lets slip sport that Prince Louis 'loves' as he returns to royal duties

Prince William fans all say same thing as he helps out in kitchen

Prince William fans are all saying the same thing as the future King showed off his culinary skills in his latest Royal outing.

Proving he's no stranger to the kitchen, William had fans declaring his wife Kate Middleton was "a lucky gal" as he visitied Surplus to Supper, a charity that redistributes surplus food to smaller community groups within five miles.

Fans praised William as he joined chefs at the Surrey-based food rescue operation's hub at Sunbury Cricket Club, where he lent a hand in rustling up some dishes proving he can do more than just Royal duties. It was his first royal engagement since Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis and the menu on the day included bolognese, sausage casserole, and chili con carne under chef Mario Colfait's guidance.

With his apron on and knife in hand, William quipped: "It smells good in here Mario! " This led fans to believe this isn't the Duke's first time working up a sweat in the kitchen. One follower, @WalesDefender, joked: "You can clearly see this isn't new to him. Men that can cook. I Keep saying it Catherine is a lucky gal."

Royal enthusiasts were charmed to see Prince William getting stuck in at the charity kitchen, with one admirer noting: "Not his first rodeo 'round the kitchen! " The famously left-handed Prince impressed onlookers by adeptly chopping with his right hand, prompting a fan to comment: "He's doing well to chop with his right hand as he's left-handed."

Harry's move to 'cue ties' with UK sees King Charles urged to do one decisive thing

King Charles has been advised to take one bold, final and decisive action after Prince Harry declared the US as his primary residence.

New documents reveal the exact date when Harry and Meghan Markle were asked to leave Frogmore Cottage by Charles III. The Duke of Sussex has amended his official business records in the UK, indicating that he no longer resides in Britain.

Companies House released documents yesterday for 'Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex', stating that his 'New Country/State Usually Resident' is now the US, a change from the previously recorded United Kingdom.

The paperwork reveals that Harry's move coincided with his departure from Frogmore Cottage, as announced by Buckingham Palace last year. Royal author Angela Levin has now called on the King to remove his son as a "Counsellor of State to stand in for the monarch should it be needed", following this filing which effectively cuts his ties with Britain.

Levin wrote on Twitter: "A document released yesterday on Harry states his home is now America. Surely he can't demand full time top brass protection. Nor interfere with our media. Nor be a Counsellor of State to stand in for the Monarch should it be needed."

William's plan to return to work after Kate announces cancer diagnosis

The Prince of Wales has cautiously returned to Royal duties, a royal expert said, with the 41-year-old visiting Surplus to Supper, a surplus food distribution charity in Surrey.

He leant a hand in the kitchen and helped load prepared meals into delivery vans. He then headed off to a youth centre in West London that benefits from the charity's deliveries.

The last time we saw William on official Royal duty was back on March 20, when he paid a visit to Combermere Barracks near Windsor to meet members of the Welsh Guards, serving as their Colonel. For the past three-and-a-half weeks, the prince has been spending quality time with his family during the Easter holidays, providing them with much-needed downtime to process Kate's diagnosis. According to former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond, this time together would have been precious for William, Kate, and their children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

The princess announced on March 22 that she would be taking some time away from Royal duties to focus on her family and undergo treatment for cancer.

Jennie believes this was the right decision for Catherine, telling OK!: "These past three weeks will have been very precious for William, Catherine and their family. By announcing that she is undergoing treatment for cancer, the Princess claimed something that should have been hers from the start: the right to recover from surgery and deal with cancer in private. I hope it has given them the breathing space they must have so badly needed.

Jennie continued: "William has chosen the day after the children go back to school to get back to work himself. That's sensible...settle the kids in and then concentrate on official duties. And it is a cautious start... close to home and close to issues that matter deeply to him: community and the environment."

Prince William's incredible act on day one of royal duty return

It was the senior royal's first public engagement since Kate's cancer diagnosis - but that didn't stop Prince William putting on a smile.

The Prince of Wales grinned and chuckled on his hotly-anticipiated first appearance on Thursday as he helped prep and take out meals to local projects with Surrey-based charity, Surplus to Supper. A video posted to the royals' Instagram shows the 41-year-old cheerfully deliver food to the community, as one volunteer claimed, "welcome aboard!".

The post, shared on the Kensington Royal page, was captioned: "On the road with Surplus to Supper as they deliver freshly-cooked meals to local projects. 10 tonnes of surplus food is prepared and distributed by the brilliant volunteers at Surplus To Supper every week - a pleasure to join them today."

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Meghan Markle has 'totally written siblings and father out of her life' after feud

Meghan Markle has completely cut off her father and her sisters, and has 'totally written them out of her life', according to sources.

Since marrying into the royal family in 2018 when she wed Prince Harry, Meghan's family fall out has never been far from headlines as first her bond with her father Thomas Markle soured and then later her relationship with her estranged siblings Samantha Markle and Thomas Markle Jr came to light.

In recent weeks, Meghan's half brother Thomas Markle Jr has spoken out against the former Suits actress and also created a campaign of abuse online as he hits her with insults and bizarre conspiracy theories.

The 57-year-old American is reportedly 'playing up' to viewers in YouTube videos spreading a number of bizarre conspiracy theories about Harry, Meghan and their two children Archie and Lilibet.

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Meghan’s lifestyle brand name 'hijacked' by UK stunt sharing food bank

A UK domain name for the Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard is directing users to a page fundraising for a food bank network and a message supporting Princess Kate.

Meghan’s US site is americanrivieraorchard.com for her new luxury lifestyle brand, but the home page of americanrivieraorchard.uk appears to be pushing users to a website that supports foodbank charity The Trussell Trust.

The homepage for the UK domain reads: "Forgiveness. Permission. Please donate to The Trussell Trust."

The website than links out to a JustGiving page with a target of £1,000, which reads: "not meghan. hope meghan wouldn’t mind. thoughts with catherine. X."

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