Meghan Markle news – Duchess 'won't mend royal rift' as she fears Prince Harry 'will want to return to UK', says author

MEGHAN Markle believes repairing her feud with the Royal Family could see Prince Harry return to the UK, a royal author has claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to make their long-awaited return to the UK this week – with an action packed itinerary planned.

The couple are already said to have been given "no drama" orders from the top ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

But royal author Howard Hodgson says Meghan has a specific reason why she doesn't want Harry to strengthen ties with Charles and William.

Mr Hodgson said: "I don’t think Meghan wants it to be repaired, because if it was repaired, that might get Harry wanting to come back and play his role,"

"In a way, Prince Charles doesn’t want any focus going in that direction, he wants a straight-line focus on him, William, George.”

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  • Milica Cosic

    Harry to run back to UK 'with tail between legs'

    According to a royal expert, Prince Harry will return to the UK one day "with his tail between his legs" and face an emotional reunion with Prince William.

    Paul Burrell, the former butler to Princess Diana, believes Harry will at some point return to the UK.

    However, Burrell said it won't be easy, especially since he has cast doubt on whether Harry is "totally happy" with his new life in the US.

    He claims: "Harry's going to need his brother one day.

    "I think he will come back to this country with his tail between his legs. His brother will put his arms around him and say, ‘Welcome home, Harry'."

  • Milica Cosic

    Meghan 'dreading return' to UK

    A royal commentator has claimed that Meghan Markle may be "dreading" her upcoming return to the UK and reunion with the rest of the Royal Family.

    Royal author Duncan Larcombe claimed the Sussex's upcoming visit to the UK is "probably incredibly nerve-wracking" for Meghan.

    However, the fact that the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes children are travelling with them, it means that this could be an advantage for the royal couple.

    Larcombe said: "Having Lili with them when they return for the Jubilee is probably quite a good distraction.

    "It will all be about the kids and kids' talk because you have to hope they wouldn't have long, drawn out, heart-to-heart chats in front of their children."

  • Milica Cosic

    May be 'a surprise or two' during Jubilee celebrations

    Earlier this month it was revealed only working royals will join Her Majesty for the traditional balcony appearance.

    That would exclude Prince Harry and Meghan, who "stepped back" as senior members of the Firm in January 2020, and Prince Andrew, who was sacked from royal duties due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

    But royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams suggested there may be “a surprise or two” during the Jubilee celebrations, including a second balcony appearance featuring the whole extended Royal Family.

    He said: “I think what they’re going to do at the end is have the whole Royal Family, the extended Royal Family, at the balcony at some point."

    He argued it “makes total sense” because it includes everybody and will be “a bit of a surprise” for the public.

  • Milica Cosic

    Harry to be 'out of place' when he returns to UK

    A royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry will be "completely out of place and bewildered" when he returns to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

    Paul Burrell, a former butler to Princess Diana, described the Duke of Sussex as a "lost soul" who "doesn’t have a place or a chair at the table anymore.

    Mr Burrell predicted: "I think Harry’s going to look completely out of place and bewildered.

    "I think he’s a lost soul.

    "He doesn’t have a place or a chair at the table anymore."

  • Milica Cosic

    'Sussex bomb' about to EXPLODE as Harry & Meg arrive for Jubilee

    THERE ARE growing fears that a “Sussex bomb” is about to be dropped on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations – and could cause a right royal headache.

    This comes following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's controversial Oprah Winfrey interview, and information of the Duke’s forthcoming, warts-and-all autobiography.

    It has been said that royal courtiers have been doing a lot to diffuse any potential flashpoints, report the Telegraph.

    Despite this, there is the prospect of a Netflix film crew also making an appearance – something which is allegedly going to be an inflicting consternation.

    However, the palace stays accountable for the “official” engagements the couple plan to attend as they’re on the visitor listing for Friday’s Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, though presumably not within the royal procession.

    The Telegraph also reported that, the royal couple stick to the script by “avoiding visits elsewhere”.

    The palace additionally seems to be unaware of any potential competing engagements, with one insider revealing: “I don’t think they’re doing much. I wouldn’t be surprised if they just do Trooping and the service and that’s it.”

  • Milica Cosic

    Meghan doesn’t want ‘damaging’ royal rift repaired 

    MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry will reunite with the Royal Family this weekend to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

    Speaking to The Sun, Howard Hodgson did not predict that the Jubilee would mark a significant improvement in relations between Harry and his family.

    He said: “I don’t think Meghan wants it to be repaired, because if it was repaired, that might get Harry wanting to come back and play his role.

    “In a way, Prince Charles doesn’t want any focus going in that direction, he wants a straight-line focus on him, William, George.”

    However, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said the Queen will “go out of her way” to welcome Meghan and Harry back into the fold with some “special gestures”.

    He told The Sun: “There’s this rift with the Sussexes and it’s been really damaging.

    “My own feeling is the Queen will go out of her way to be as generous a host as she possibly can.

    “Nobody wants a repeat of what happened at the rather extraordinary Commonwealth Day, with the Cambridges and Sussexes actually looking hostile to each other.

    “Anything like that is not going to happen now… I wouldn’t be surprised if there are special gestures to make them feel welcome.”

  • Milica Cosic

    Meghan’s birthday campaign ‘quietly DROPPED’ (2/2)

    Now royal expert Angela Levin, who spent a year with Prince Harry as she wrote his biography, said she thinks 40×40 has been "cancelled".

    She told Sun Online: "I read some time back it had been quietly dropped. 

    "I think it's very quietly gone into the dustbin.

    "Most people didn't see the point in spending time changing the way people are. 

    "It's absurd to think you can change somebody.

    "You're not going to tell them how to do an interview in such a short time, or if someone's low or depressed you can't do that in 40 minutes either. It's totally unrealistic."

  • Milica Cosic

    Meghan’s birthday campaign ‘quietly DROPPED’ (1/2)

    MEGHAN Markle's much-hyped 40th birthday campaign has reportedly been quietly dropped – less than a year after it was launched.

    The duchess asked A-listers including Adele and Stella McCartney, as well as members of the public, to donate 40 minutes of their time to "help women re-entering the workforce" for her 40×40 project.

    She promoted the initiative in a glitzy comedy video recorded at her home in exclusive Montecito.

    But less than 10 months on, there has been no follow-up on the campaign, which also featured comedy star Melissa McCarthy.

    Meghan's team also haven't updated the scheme's page on the Archewell website.

  • Milica Cosic

    'Harry & Meghan, a reminder the Jubilee is not all about YOU'

    This is a comment piece by Arthur Edwards.

    Dear Prince Harry and Meghan,

    It is great news that you are coming to the United Kingdom to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

    But, as I am sure you are both already aware, this week’s historic Bank Holiday celebrations is all about commemorating Queen Elizabeth’s remarkable reign.

    And, with respect, it is not about the pair of you.

    I am certain that the Queen will be delighted to see you both again, as well as Archie, but most of all she will be delighted at getting the chance to hold Lili in her arms.

    When you do meet your grandmother again, Prince Harry, you will find — despite your concerns — that Her Majesty is well protected and in safe hands.

    This time, I hope you will leave your Netflix crew behind and allow the Queen to take centre stage during these four days of national celebrations to mark her unique 70-year reign.

    Please, Harry and Meghan, don’t let Her Majesty down and, for once, take a back seat. Let the real star of the Jubilee shine.

    Warmest regards, Arthur

    Read the letter in full here.

  • Milica Cosic

    'Over-possessive' Fears erupt over Meghan

    The Sussexes attended a polo match together in California, where a body language expert claimed Meghan was displaying "over-possessive and maternal" behaviour towards her husband.

    Expert Judi James said: "Meghan adopted 'command, control, steer' mode, placing both hands around Harry's face as they kissed."

    Not long after, the former butler of Princess Diana, Paul Burrell echoed these concerns.

    Speaking to OK!, Mr Burrell said: "I thought that Meghan was this breath of fresh air who would modernise the Royal Family and bring all the vital elements that were missing, but what kind of love is this? I feel that, from her body language at the polo, she came across as smothering."

  • Louis Allwood

    Meghan & Harry fear backlash from royal super-fans

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warned to expect backlash from public crowds when they return to the UK next week for the Platinum Jubilee.

    Express.co.uk reported that the Sussexes could be greeted by boos, according to royal biographer and journalist Duncan Larcombe.

    He said on True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat that the reaction to the “divisive” couple will be “fascinating to see.”

    The royal expert highlighted that the crowds at the Jubilee will consist of “thousands and thousands of royalists.”

    The Jubilee celebrations will see Harry and Meghan both appear alongside the entire Royal Family for the first time in two years.

  • Louis Allwood

    Queen gives royal wave as she returns home

    THE Queen was seen giving a royal wave as she returned home from Scotland today – two days before her Jubilee celebrations begin.

    The 96-year-old ended her Scottish “mini-break” at Highlands bolthole Craigowan Lodge on her Balmoral estate.

  • Louis Allwood

    ‘I want to be part of history and soak up the atmosphere’

    Maria, who is already camping outside Buckingham Palace has said she is most excited to lay eyes on the monarch.

    She said: “I wanted to get here early to see Trooping the Colour. It’s going to be a very special one this year.

    “I want to be part of history and soak up the atmosphere because it’s going to be electric. 

    “I’m so proud to be here and be part of it. Money can’t buy this experience, it’s just wonderful. 

    “It’s a bit tricky with the toilets as they’re a bit of a walk, but we make it work.”

  • Louis Allwood

    Fans have already started lining the streets outside Palace

    Fans lined the streets outside Buckingham Palace as they hoped to secure a prime viewing spot for this week’s celebrations.

    Angie Hart, who flew in from Canada this morning, wants to ensure she doesn’t need to go to the toilet over the three days she is camping out on The Mall and risk losing her prime position. 

    The 51-year-old, from Toronto, arrived to secure her front-row spot at lunchtime today, accompanied by her husband Patrick, 46, and daughters Camille, 22, and Charlotte, 23. 

    And while they’re kitted out with chairs, ponchos, blankets and binoculars, there is little to no food or drink in their bags.

    Angie, wearing a Jubilee jumper from Marks & Spencer, said: “We have brought some snacks, but honestly we don’t eat too much because it’s a problem.”

    When asked about what she’ll do about going to the loo until she leaves on Thursday night, she said: “Let’s just say I’ve got an extra change of clothes.”

  • Louis Allwood

    What has the Queen been doing prior to her Jubilee?

    The Queen had been relaxing in Craigowan Lodge to ensure she is fully fit and ready for her four-day Platinum Jubilee party.

    It comes after The Sun revealed a wheelchair lift and security ring of steel had been installed around the lodge – so she could spend more time in Scotland.

    The Queen has carried out a hectic few weeks opening the Elizabeth Line, watching the Royal Windsor Horse Show and taking a golf cart around Chelsea Flower Show.

    The monarch often travels to Balmoral at this time of year and usually stays for around a week. 

    Her break on this occasion is understood to be a means of pacing herself ahead of the Jubilee weekend.

  • Louis Allwood

    'Easy to sympathise with his plight if one doesn't know the full story'

    Thomas Markle famously missed Meghan and Harry's wedding four years ago after claiming he had suffered a heart attack.

    He and his children have since gone on to repeatedly blast Meghan in the media, with Thomas most recently setting up a YouTube channel where he has discussed his daughter.

    Omid Scobie said: "Seeing clips of a quietly-spoken, elderly man who simply wants to meet his grandchildren, it’s easy to sympathise with his plight if one doesn't know the full story.

    "But given his multiple TV appearances dismissing the Sussexes’ claims that a royal family member expressed concerns about the colour of Archie’s skin, how much could he actually care for his grandson?"

  • Louis Allwood

    Meghan Markle ‘doesn’t owe her dad a damn thing’

    Meghan Markle doesn't owe her dad "a damn thing" after he suffered a stroke, royal biographer Omid Scobie blasted today.

    It's understood the Duchess of Sussex, 40, has not been in touch with Thomas Markle, 77, since he was rushed to hospital last week.

    The retired Hollywood lighting director fell ill in Mexico on Monday night and was taken to hospital in an ambulance.

    There were subsequent reports Meghan had "reached out" to her dad – but half sister Samantha Markle later confirmed she hadn't.

    Royal Editor Omid Scobie has since hit back at the "publicity-hungry offspring", insisting Meghan has made "tireless attempts to repair their relationship".

    Writing for Yahoo! News, Scobie, who penned Meghan and Harry's biography Finding Freedom, said: "For Thomas—who within 24 hours of being released from the hospital continued his tabloid chats—he plans to continue speaking out until he gets the attention from his daughter that he feels he deserves.

    "But that’s where he’s wrong. After tireless and failed attempts to repair their relationship, Meghan doesn’t owe him a damn thing."

  • Louis Allwood

    London landmark unveils its new garden

    The Tower of London has unveiled a special garden to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.

    The entrance to the new floral tribute includes around 20 million seeds of 29 different species, and is called Superbloom.

    It even includes a slide down from the entrance.

    Rhiannon Goddard, project director for the Historic Royal Palaces’s exhibit, said Superbloom was the “biggest” change at The Tower since 1845.

    She said: “The Platinum Jubilee is a rare occurrence to match that.

    “People are stepping outside the city and into nature.

    “Planting will change but it’s a nice opportunity for people to come down. It’s the biggest change here at the Tower since 1845.”

  • Louis Allwood

    Meghan and Harry to have ZERO solo engagements in Jubilee

    Meghan and Prince Harry will have "no engagements" of their own during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

    The Sussexes will reportedly "keep it simple" but are expected to attend the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

    It comes amid fears the couple will overshadow the Queen's celebrations.

    Palace officials have confirmed they won't be joining senior royals on the balcony with the group limited to only "members of the Royal Family who are currently undertaking official public duties".

  • Louis Allwood

    Baker unveils full size replica of The Queen – out of CAKE

    A full sized, hyper-realistic cake of Her Majesty The Queen has been served up to delighted players at a Buzz Bingo club in Birmingham today.

    Lara Mason, famed TikTok star boasting 70 million likes, created the royal masterpiece to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.

    Taking over 5 days to build, the Victoria Sponge replica of Queen Elizabeth II shows the 96-year-old monarch wearing a blue sash symbolising her role as a member of the Royal Victorian Order and silver jewels.

    Lara Mason, Creative Director at Cake Anything, said: “This has been my biggest challenge in my career as The Queen is such a recognised and respected figure – I wanted to do her justice! I’ve loved recreating her image out of cake and I’m so delighted that Buzz Bingo approached me to help celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. It’s been amazing to see the reaction from players today.”

    Buzz Bingo will be offering all players a free cup of tea and special Jubilee cupcake when they visit any of the 91 clubs for the Sunday 5th June afternoon Main Event bingo. 

  • Milica Cosic

    Inside Meghan & Harry’s return for Jubilee

    MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are set to make their long-awaited return to the UK this week – with an action packed itinerary planned.

    The couple will reportedly avoid any "surprise" appearances that might overshadow the Queen and plan to "keep it simple" during their stay.

    Here's everything we know about the Sussexes' Jubilee trip:

    • Lilibet's birthday – The trip will mark the first opportunity many of the royals have ever had to meet Lili – and the Queen is believed to have freed up her diary to attend a ­possible birthday party for the tot.
    • Security row – Despite Harry's security row, he is likely to be given high-level Met Police security while attending royal events this weekend.
    • Sussex HQ – Buckingham Palace has confirmed Meghan, Harry and kids will spend the four-day Jubilee at Frogmore Cottage – after renewing their lease for the Windsor residence.
    • Netflix in tow – Netflix, which is currently filming a docu-series with Harry and Meghan, will not be given any privileged access to royal events over the weekend.
      A team of palace “minders” has been tasked to stop any moves by filmmakers to “exploit” the streaming giant’s £112million deal with the couple at the Queen’s four-day celebrations.
    • VIP guests – It's likely the Sussexes will be ushered to the VIP section to watch Trooping the Colour on Thursday.

    • Milica Cosic

      Harry to run back to UK 'with tail between legs'

      According to a royal expert, Prince Harry will return to the UK one day "with his tail between his legs" and face an emotional reunion with Prince William.

      Paul Burrell, the former butler to Princess Diana, believes Harry will at some point return to the UK.

      However, Burrell said it won't be easy, especially since he has cast doubt on whether Harry is "totally happy" with his new life in the US.

      He claims: "Harry's going to need his brother one day.

      "I think he will come back to this country with his tail between his legs. His brother will put his arms around him and say, ‘Welcome home, Harry'."

    • Milica Cosic

      Meghan 'dreading return' to UK

      A royal commentator has claimed that Meghan Markle may be "dreading" her upcoming return to the UK and reunion with the rest of the Royal Family.

      Royal author Duncan Larcombe claimed the Sussex's upcoming visit to the UK is "probably incredibly nerve-wracking" for Meghan.

      However, the fact that the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes children are travelling with them, it means that this could be an advantage for the royal couple.

      Larcombe said: "Having Lili with them when they return for the Jubilee is probably quite a good distraction.

      "It will all be about the kids and kids' talk because you have to hope they wouldn't have long, drawn out, heart-to-heart chats in front of their children."

    • Milica Cosic

      Harry to be 'out of place' when he returns to UK

      A royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry will be "completely out of place and bewildered" when he returns to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

      Paul Burrell, a former butler to Princess Diana, described the Duke of Sussex as a "lost soul" who "doesn’t have a place or a chair at the table anymore.

      Mr Burrell predicted: "I think Harry’s going to look completely out of place and bewildered.

      "I think he’s a lost soul.

      "He doesn’t have a place or a chair at the table anymore."

    • Milica Cosic

      'Sussex bomb' about to EXPLODE as Harry & Meg arrive for Jubilee

      THERE ARE growing fears that a “Sussex bomb” is about to be dropped on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations – and could cause a right royal headache.

      This comes following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's controversial Oprah Winfrey interview, and information of the Duke’s forthcoming, warts-and-all autobiography.

      It has been said that royal courtiers have been doing a lot to diffuse any potential flashpoints, report the Telegraph.

      Despite this, there is the prospect of a Netflix film crew also making an appearance – something which is allegedly going to be an inflicting consternation.

      However, the palace stays accountable for the “official” engagements the couple plan to attend as they’re on the visitor listing for Friday’s Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, though presumably not within the royal procession.

      The Telegraph also reported that, the royal couple stick to the script by “avoiding visits elsewhere”.

      The palace additionally seems to be unaware of any potential competing engagements, with one insider revealing: “I don’t think they’re doing much. I wouldn’t be surprised if they just do Trooping and the service and that’s it.”

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