Meghan Markle turns 41: 11 ways the Duchess of Sussex made headlines so far in 2022

Prince Harry could be tipped for a return to the UK "in a new role with or without wife Meghan Markle", claims a former royal bodyguard who once protected Princes William and Harry. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sensationally announced in January 2020 that they would be stepping down as senior members of the royal family, completing their final duties in March of that year.They have since moved to a sprawling mansion in Montecito, California, where they live with their three year old son Archie and 14 month old daughter, Lilibet Diana.

Meghan Markle was reportedly left in “shock” by some of the intimate details about Prince Harry ’s life, which have been laid bare in the royal’s upcoming memoir.The claims were made by a source close to the pair amid an ongoing scramble for publishers to get the book out and on shelves ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping rush in the United States.The explosive memoir will, as per the Duke of Sussex’s own admission, touch upon the "experiences, adventures, losses and life lessons that have helped shape him" over the past four decades of his life. It is thought this deeper look at his own history and the moments that shaped him will teach the royal’s wife a lot more about him than she had originally known.

A royal expert has said that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been subjected to “disturbingly violent threats” following their recent return to the UK.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s unofficial biographer Omid Scobie revealed all in a new op-ed as he called for the couple to be provided with efficient security, after he claimed they received threats during their Platinum Jubilee trip in June. Mr Scobie spoke of how he has also become victim to these alleged threats.The biographer wrote on Yahoo News: “Sources tell me that during the Sussex family’s visit for the Platinum Jubilee (which they were given state security for as it was an official royal event), a number of credible threats were intercepted by authorities.

Princess Diana's former bodyguard Ken Wharfe has revealed that the late mother-of-two would have sympathised with her son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle's decision to quit royal life.SEE: 14 adorable photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son ArchieWriting exclusively in this week's issue of HELLO!, Ken – who has teamed up with author Ros Coward to write Diana: Remembering the Princess ahead of her 25th death anniversary this month – reflected on the Sussexes' 2020 decision to step back as senior royals.WATCH: Royal household's HR policies improved after Meghan Markle bullying claims"I believe she would have the utmost sympathy for Harry and Meghan's predicament," Ken, who worked with Diana from 1988 to 1993, the five most turbulent years of her marriage to Prince Charles, wrote.PHOTOS: 7 times royal children sweetly kissed their parents in publicREAD: Prince Harry and Meghan's son Archie looked adorable on playdate with George, Charlotte and Louis"As a newcomer to the royal family, she would understand the difficulties Meghan has faced as an American divorcée, a powerful, experienced woman in her own right, from a mixed heritage – but she would be instrumental in bringing that around to a state of acceptance and as an advantage to the monarchy." Princess Diana's bodyguard believes Harry will 'be back in some shape or form one day'He added: "It's sad that people keep writing Harry and Meghan off – but I feel he'll be back in some shape or form one day, and Diana would have been great at helping with this.

The Bennet family home from the BBC 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice was a thing of beauty, so much so that it was suited for royalty.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been told to lock down their California home after a mountain lion was spotted in the area.The couple - who are hoping to visit the UK later this year - have been warned to secure their £11million home after the after the animal was captured on security footage prowling around the exclusive Montecito community where the couple live alongside other celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Ariana Grande and Brad Pitt. CCTV images show the animal roaming outside a nearby homeowner's driveway a few miles from the couple’s residents, with locals warned the lion could be a threat to people’s pets.

An upset. Prince Harry and William seemed to be on their spouses’ Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s side after some huge disagreements. In Tom Bower’s Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors, it was revealed that the Duke of Sussex told his brother that Kate should be nicer to his wife after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were reportedly cold towards Meghan.

Victoria Beckham is not afraid of making a fashion statement, and Posh Spice showed that on Tuesday as she posed in a daring new outfit.MORE: Victoria Beckham & Meghan Markle love the same best-selling author - and we’re reading these books immediatelyThe former Spice Girls singer astounded her fans as she took to Instagram in a striking green bodycon mini dress that highlighted the singer's fabulously toned legs. The star posed in her jaw-droppingly large walk-in wardrobe, strolling up to a three-paned mirror to show off the outfit from all of its best angles.

Meghan Markle nearly broke the jewelry shopping internet when she was spotted wearing a beautiful $500 handmade initial necklace by Verse Fine Jewelry with a sweet gold letter 'A' for her son Archie. MORE: Remember Meghan Markle's $3,790 gold leaf earrings? You have to see Nordstrom's $35 versionSo we were pretty excited to see that you can shop lookalike monogram necklaces at Nordstrom Rack right now - for a fraction of the price!MORE MEGHAN MARKLE STYLE: The royals' personalized jewelry collections: Meghan Markle to Kate MiddletonNordstrom Rack fashion buys Meghan Markle would loveMeghan wore the $500 'Love Letter' necklace with an 'A' for Archie to WimbledonSHOP INITIAL NECKLACES AT NORDSTROM RACKAnd our favorite is an initial necklace from one of Meghan's favorite jewelry brands, BaubleBar, that's less than $20 - 80% off! - on sale.

Victoria Beckham has taken to Instagram to share the books she’s been loving, and it turns out that best-selling author Matt Haig is one of her favourites.RELATED: Cruz Beckham pays tribute to mum Victoria with sentimental outfitSHOP: 19 best books to read on holiday: Top reads for summer 2022The 48-year-old shared a snap of the Sunday Times Bestseller, How to Stop Time , as she reached out for more book recommendations with the caption: “I really enjoyed this book!! I just finished The Midnight Library too”.LOVE SHOPPING? Sign up to the HELLO! Edit newsletter How to Stop Time by Matt Haig, from £4.28, AmazonHow to Stop Time is a fantasy novel that follows the story of protagonist Tom Hazard, who looks like a normal 41-year-old but is hiding a secret - he’s been alive for centuries. A story about losing and finding yourself, the novel has been described as, “compelling and full of life’s questions.”MORE: Victoria Beckham's home gym at $24million Miami penthouse is so chicMatt Haig is the author of the worldwide phenomenon Reasons to Stay Alive, and the novel awarded for Readers Most Loved Book 2021, The Midnight Library, which is also on Victoria Beckham’s bookshelf.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could return to the royal fold, because "no one else has any interest in having them around", a royal expert has claimed. The couple left jaws dropping around the world when they announced plans to leave their duties as senior royals in January of 2020, before undertaking their final engagement as working members of the royal family in March of that year.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex subsequently moved to a sprawling mansion in Montecito, California, with their son Archie, now three, and it was there that they welcomed their second child, Lilibet Diana, 14 months old They've had a fractured relationship with the rest of the royals, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, for years, which was compounded by their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they made a series of sensational claims about the royals.

Meghan Markle isn't the only actress in the royal family. Indeed, The Firm's extended family is so expansive that you may not know that the mum of one of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's cousins is a TV star.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been an affectionate couple since their relationship went public, but one body language expert says one gesture shows how their connection has changed.

Tyler Perry is sending his love to Meghan Markle for her 41st birthday.

Meghan Markle wasn't given any help with her wedding dress after being "very rude" to an army officer who was meant to assist her claims royal author Tom Bower.The controversial Revenge author was discussing Harry and Meghan's wedding on the Pod Save The Queen podcast. He said that when Meghan arrived at St George's Chapel she had "problems" with her veil.

Meghan Markle is spending her birthday surrounded by people she loves! On Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex marked her 41st year, and it’s an intimate affair.“Meghan Markle is spending the day celebrating with family and close friends,” a spokesperson for the duchess tells ET.  Meghan’s immediate family includes her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1.

Meghan Markle has received birthday wishes from a number of royals, including Kate and William in a move that could be considered a gesture of goodwill.

Prince Harry has filed a second lawsuit against the government over the decision not to allow him to pay for police protection when he visits the UK.The Duke of Sussex began a legal challenge against the Home Office after his taxpayer-funded security was removed in 2020 following his announcement that he had stepped down as a working royal. He previously said it was unsafe to come to Britain with his wife, Meghan Markle, and two children, Archie and Lilibet without police protection.

Extending an olive branch? Or just trying to save face??

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, turned 41 on August 4, with well wishes coming from senior members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton. Long before she became one of the most recognised faces in the world after embarking on a relationship with Prince Harry, Meghan wrote herself a candid letter in 2014 as she marked her 33rd birthday. In the letter, which she posted to her now-defunct lifestyle blog, The Tig, Meghan described her 20s as "brutal" and gave herself, and her followers, some well-meaning pieces of advice.