Meghan and Harry latest – The Crown BOMBSHELL as insider claims future series may show William and Harry as adults
FUTURE series of The Crown could feature Prince William and Harry as adults, a royal insider has claimed.
Speaking on his podcast Heirpod, Finding Freedom author Omid Scobie said he'd heard 'rumblings' that Netflix is considering extending the series.
The Crown's creators previously stated that the show would stop production after a storyline featuring the death of Princess Diana in 1997.
Only five series of the show were originally planned, meaning the next season would have been it's last. But in July series creator Peter Morgan announced a sixth series had been agreed.
With season four's storylines ending in 1990, it's unlikely The Crown's creators will drag the final seven years of Diana's life over two 10-episode series, almost certainly meaning storylines will go beyond 1997.
But Omid Scobie says he think The Crown could go even further than that, extending beyond season six and possibly featuring storylines that show Princes Harry and William as adults.
"When you think of how much controversy this present season has caused, this is going to be a presence in members of the Royal Family lives for some time," he said.
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- Claudia Aoraha
MICHELLE KEEGAN 'WANTS TO PLAY KATE MIDDLETON'
No we're not talking about a new role in The Crown – but rather, Michelle, 33, told The Sun on Sunday that she's got her heart set on playing the Duchess of Cambridge.
She said: “I'd love to play Kate. I'm getting there with my accents, I do like doing them.”
What's more, Michelle said Kate, 38, is “just a normal girl at heart” which would make her a perfect fit for the part.
- Claudia Aoraha
KATE MIDDLETON CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR KIDS
Kate Middleton has warned that terrible addiction and “poor mental health” issues can often be sparked by difficult childhoods.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, has called for more support for kids, as she unveiled the findings of the UK's biggest ever study on young children and their families.
More than half a million people took part in her 5 Big Questions poll and Kate said she hopes to put the Early Years on an equal footing with the other great social challenges of our time during an online forum hosted by The Royal Foundation.
Results of the huge survey revealed growing isolation and loneliness among parents, particularly in deprived areas.
- Claudia Aoraha
MEGHAN WANTED TO 'MAKE HER OWN RULES'
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.”
- Claudia Aoraha
HARRY 'ENCOURAGED MEGHAN TO SPEAK ABOUT THE MISCARRIAGE'
Prince Harry is said to have advised his wife to open up about her experience.
According to Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl, the Duke of Sussex said Meghan’s honest account would help other families going through the same thing.
Speaking on True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat, Katie said: “Harry said (to Meghan) ‘I think you should write about this miscarriage because if we can help another family going through this then it is a reason to do it’.
“That is why they did it. You look at Harry and some of the things that he has said you would never expect from a senior royal.
“When have we ever read a royal write like that? I thought it was incredibly brave.”
- Jon Rogers
PRINCESS BEATRICE COULD BE NEXT ROYAL TO MOVE HOUSE
Princess Beatrice could be the next royal to move house, experts have claimed.
Royal watchers believe Beatrice could be set to move into Ivy Cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are currently living in St James's Palace, their first marital home after wedding in July.
If the couple decide to move to Kensington Palace, they will have Prince William and Kate Middleton as neighbours, as well as Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
- Claudia Aoraha
WILLIAM HAS 'NO DESIRE' TO WATCH THE CROWN
Prince William has “no desire” to watch The Crown as it'd be “sad” for him and Harry to see their parents' marriage to play out on screen, an insider has claimed.
Speaking to Vanity Fair, a source claimed the two brothers would not watch the new season of the hit Netflix series – which portrays Princess Diana and Charles' troubled marriage.
The insider told royal correspondent Katie Nicholl: “Harry has seen the trailers for series four but I can't see him watching it.”
What's more, a friend of Prince William's claimed the Duke of Cambridge has “no desire” to watch the series.
Another source said: “The feeling is that the latest series would actually be quite sad for them to watch.”
- Claudia Aoraha
MEGHAN AND HARRY PRIVATELY PROCESSED THE TRAGEDY
Meghan Markle took time to privately process her tragic miscarriage before her brave public revelation, a source has claimed.
The source said the couple had taken time to process what happened and made the decision to talk about it publicly after realising how common miscarriages are.
In October, the couple cooed over their son Archie – saying the toddler kept them "on their toes" during the lockdown.
And Meghan touched on the decision to speak publicly about the tragedy in the personal essay, saying miscarriage was still a taboo subject which led to a “cycle of solitary mourning”.
- Claudia Aoraha
WHAT DID THE SUSSEXES DO LAST YEAR?
Last year the Sussexes spent Archie's first Thanksgiving in Vancouver Island after taking six weeks away from royal duties.
The pair were spotted on a hike and helped a couple take a selfie – which revealed their Christmas 2019 destination after it had been kept fairly quiet.
Their holiday home was reportedly a $14million mansion, owned by Canadian musician David Foster.
Meghan and Harry had planned to return to the UK to spend Christmas with the royal family, but had to change plans due to Covid-19.
- Claudia Aoraha
FIRST THANKSGIVING IN THE STATES
According to News Week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who spent the holiday in Canada last year, are “looking forward to celebrating their first American Thanksgiving in the states.”
The couple plan to enjoy a homecooked meal with traditional Thanksgiving dishes.
According to People, a source said: “They are very happy … Archie is thriving and growing quickly. As a family, they spend hours outside.”
- Claudia Aoraha
PEOPLE 'THANKFUL' MEGHAN ADDRESSED MISCARRIAGE
One person wrote on Twitter: “I’m thankful that women such as Meghan Markle, Christina Perri & Chrissy Teigan have been so open on their large platforms about their experience with miscarriage & child loss.
“The world needs more awareness.”
- Claudia Aoraha
'CYCLE OF SOLITARY MOURNING'
The Duchess of Sussex, 39, wrote of the moment she knew she was “losing” her second baby in a deeply personal essay for the New York Times.
Recalling the devastating morning in July, the duchess said she had been looking after her son Archie, who would have been about 14-months-old at the time, when she felt a “sharp cramp”.
Meghan said she had decided to speak out about her loss because miscarriage was still a taboo subject which led to a “cycle of solitary mourning”.
And in the essay, Meghan spoke of the importance of sharing pain, saying “together we can take the first steps towards healing”.
- Claudia Aoraha
ZARA TINDALL'S MISCARRIAGE
Zara Tindall was the first member of the royal family to speak openly about miscarriage when she lost two babies following the birth of her eldest daughter Mia, six.
The Queen’s granddaughter, who is married to rugby captain Mike Tindall, revealed in 2016 that her second pregnancy had ended in a miscarriage.
And two years later the mum-of-two opened up about the loss in an interview with the Sunday Times, revealing she had suffered a second miscarriage before the birth of her youngest, Lena, two.
She said at the time: “I think you need to go through a period where you don’t talk about it because it’s too raw.
“But, as with everything, time’s a great healer.”
- John Hall
HARRY AND MEGHAN'S THANKSGIVING PLANS
The Duke and Duchess will enjoy their first Thanksgiving together in their Californian home as they enjoy a home-cooked meal with vegetables from their garden, sources claim.
Omid Scobie, co-author of the explosive biography Finding Freedom, shared on Twitter that a source close to the couple informed him of their plans, saying they'll be having a “quiet and cosy” dinner with their son Archie.
He tweeted: “They are going to have a quiet dinner at home and are looking forward to celebrating their first American Thanksgiving in the States as a family.
“They plan to enjoy a home-cooked meal with traditional Thanksgiving dishes, including recipes made with fresh vegetables from their garden.”
This is the couple's first Thanksgiving in America after moving there earlier this year.
- John Hall
MEGHAN MARKLE REFLECTS ON HOW 2020 HAS BROUGHT MANY NEAR TO “BREAKING POINT”
In light of her own struggles after suffering a miscarriage, Meghan Markle has reflected on the collective strain 2020 has brought to people throughout the world.
From the tragedy of losing loved ones to coronavirus, to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the Duchess of Sussex's moving piece for the New York Times acknowledges this year has brought so many near to “breaking point”.
The Duchess also talked about the polarisation of the truth, both in politics and the pandemic.
She wrote: “That polarization, coupled with the social isolation required to fight this pandemic, has left us feeling more alone than ever.”
- John Hall
MEGHAN MARKLE'S FAVOURITE LIPSTICK IS NAMED AFTER PAL VICTORIA BECKHAM
According to the blog Meghan's Mirror, the former Suits actress' favourite lipstick is Charlotte Tilbury's £25 Very Victoria – inspired by her friend, Posh Spice herself.
Make-up wise, Meghan is also said to be a fan of the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, £42 – applied with a BeautyBlender, £16, from Debenhams.
Here are some of Meghan's go-to items when it comes to her makeup bag.
On her cheeks she wears NARS blush in Orgasm, which she says “gives you a nice glow from within”, and makes the most of her naturally dark lashes with a £25.50 tube of Diorshow Iconic.
- John Hall
HARRY HAS ALWAYS 'CONFIDED' IN PRINCESS EUGENIE
In their book Finding Freedom, royal journalists Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand say Harry and Eugenie's have always had a tight relationship, explaining the exchange of Frogmore Cottage.
They write: “Like Harry, Eugenie also struggled to carve out her own identity growing up.
“Not being in a senior role meant that she had to go out into the world and find her own path, which she has done, moving to New York in 2013 to work at Paddle8, the auction house run by Misha's husband and Harry's friend Alexander.
“Harry had always confided in his cousin when it came to the women in his life.
“Not only did he trust her implicitly, but friends say that she gives great advice and has always been “beyond wise” for her years.”
- John Hall
MEGHAN'S SWEET ANNIVERSARY GIFT
It’s been over two years since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot in a fairytale wedding in Windsor – and the Duchess really outdid herself with her first anniversary present to her husband.
According to People, Meghan hand wrote out their wedding speech and had it framed for Harry to tie in with the 'paper' tradition of the first wedding anniversary.
While it is not known what was exactly said by the bride on her wedding day, she did declare "I have found my prince."
She also spoke about her “special bond” with Prince Charles and thanked the royal family for “welcoming” her.
The Duchess of Sussex has been known for her beautiful handwriting over the years and even taught calligraphy lessons when she worked at the US stationery shop, Paper Source.
- John Hall
MEGHAN ‘CONSTANTLY CHECKING IN’ ON JESSICA MULRONEY
Jessica Mulroney silenced rumours that Meghan ended their friendship following a race row earlier this year.
Despite rumours that Meghan and Jessica’s friendship is “not what it once was”, Jessica said that she is “constantly” in touch with Meghan, saying the royal often “checks up” on her.
Earlier this year, mum-of-three Jessica was accused of abusing her “wealth and privilege” by influencer Sasha Exeter to attempt to shut her up in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The high profile spat, in which the mum-of-three appeared to threaten Sasha with legal action in a private message after publicly apologising, also reportedly left the Duchess of Sussex “mortified.”
- John Hall
ROYAL EXPERT CLAIMS THE CROWN DID NOT ACCURATELY DEPICT FAMILY
Dickie Arbiter, Queen Elizabeth II's former spokesperson, told Times Radio that The Crown depicted Prince Charles in an unfair manner.
Mr Arbiter said: “The Crown is entertainment as Peter Morgan admitted this past week is that this is not a documentary.
“It is not history it is drama and he has taken dramatic licence excessively and he has made the Prince of Wales a villain.
“Prince Charles is not a villain and he has never been one and Mr Morgan has made Princess Diana a victim.
“If you look at the marriage, unless you work on a marriage both parties end up victims if you end up having a divorce.
“I am sorry he has portrayed characters that I simply do not know.
“I spent 12 years at the palace and I knew everybody there and these are not the people I knew.”
- John Hall
TURKEY DAY!
Prince Harry and Meghan will enjoy their first Thanksgiving together in their Californian home as they enjoy a home-cooked meal with vegetables from their garden, sources claim.
Omid Scobie, co-author of the explosive biography Finding Freedom, shared on Twitter that a source close to the couple informed him of their plans, saying they’ll be having a “quiet and cosy” dinner with their son Archie.
He tweeted: “They are going to have a quiet dinner at home and are looking forward to celebrating their first American Thanksgiving in the States as a family.
“They plan to enjoy a home-cooked meal with traditional Thanksgiving dishes, including recipes made with fresh vegetables from their garden.”
- John Hall
PRINCE HARRY WATCHES THE CROWN
Prince Harry watches The Crown but would “tune out” when it gets to his era, Royal author claims.
Omid Scobie said that the Duke of Sussex, 36, was certainly “aware” of the first series, and that he'd definitely “taken a look”, unlike his brother Prince William has “no desire” to watch.
The royal author, who recently released the book 'Finding Freedom' about Meghan and Harry, discussed the new fourth season of the hit Netflix show on his podcast, The Heir Pod.
He said: “I know that Prince Harry certainly was aware of the first series. I don't know if he watched the full series but he had certainly taken a look.
“But I remember speaking to an aide of his who said even if he was to watch the full series he would always tune out the second it got anywhere near his era.”
The fourth season of The Crown depicts the troubled marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, with an insider claiming it would be “sad” for Harry and William to watch.
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