Queen Elizabeth’s childhood friend criticizes Meghan Markle

Kate Middleton's sister Pippa Middleton reportedly banned Meghan Markle from her wedding guest list after their mum Carole voiced her concerns about the duchess attending.

Meghan Markle has been working on rebranding her image since her shock exit from the Royal Family with Prince Harry which saw them both become financially independent in the US.

state visit on Thursday.Camilla opted to purchase some jewelry at a local business. When she proved short of cash, her aide asked employees for their personal information so the queen could pay them back later.Items that she’s taking back home to the United Kingdom include a blanket, a basket, hand creams and cashew butter, per the Daily Mail.

totally “dependent” on wife Meghan Markle “for his social life,” according to a royal expert.Since stepping back as senior members of the royal family in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hightailed it across the pond in a bid to start afresh.Since uprooting his life and starting from scratch in Montecito, Calif., the duke has apparently done the same with his friendships.And royal author Phil Dampier claims that Harry now relies on his wife’s friendships for a lot of his social interactions in the Golden State.“I get the impression he hasn’t got a circle of drinking buddies he can unwind within Montecito, which has a population of older people, and I’m sure that takes its toll,” Dampier told Fabulous Magazine (via The Mirror).“Not only has he lost his family, his royal status and military connections, but he’s also lost a lot of friends,” he said, adding that there has been “a massive cost for Harry” leaving his home soil.Dampier says that the duke, 39, now depends on Markle, 42, “for his social life.”The expert’s comments echo that of Grant Harrold, who worked for the monarch for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales.Harrold recently claimed that Harry has cut all ties with friends he once shared with brother Prince William.“I know quite a few of Harry’s friends, who don’t hear from him at all now,” Harrold remarked.The duke was famously a no-show at his friend Jack Mann’s wedding in July — despite him being in the wedding party at their own nuptials.The Sussexes’ absence came as a surprise to guests, especially since Mann — who is a longtime polo friend of Harry’s — appeared in the “band of brothers” photo at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018.Mann, who was reportedly known as Harry’s “unofficial best man,” has

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly "fuming" as Prince William and Kate Middleton make plans to "storm the US".

Prince Harry is too 'dependent' on Meghan Markle since moving away from his family and friends in the UK, a royal expert has claimed.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took their little ones, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, out for a fun-filled Halloween trick or treating in California. The family was spotted amongst other families in Montecito, with Archie holding his dad's hand and a pumpkin basket ready to collect sweets. Archie, 4, was seen dressed as a skeleton while two year old Lilibet, dressed in a cute pink outfit, was carried by Meghan.The adorable family moment was captured and shared on social media, quickly going viral.

consecutive attacks on the royal family.“When Harry was originally compiling his book, his publisher was confident William wouldn’t comment, because it wouldn’t be fitting for a future King to do so,” a source told New Magazine (via OK! Magazine).“Harry wouldn’t have anticipated such a comeback from Kate’s family. He and Meghan won’t like it one bit.”As well as sharing “private family details,” Goldsmith reportedly hopes to release the book one year on from the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell book, “Spare.”Goldsmith, 58, first teased plans to publish a memoir in 2013 after raking in $36 million through his successful IT business.And while he initially did not want to reveal any details relating to his family or his Princess niece, it appears as though Goldsmith has done a U-turn.“Gary has been talking to the press a lot lately and his comments seem to have gone down well with some people, especially his criticism of Harry and Meghan,” the insider said.“He did originally plan to focus the book on himself and his journey to becoming a millionaire, but he will now add in some private family details.”While there will be a revelation or two in the memoir, sources told the outlet that Carole and Kate will look at the manuscript before it gets passed on to the publisher for print.“Gary is still very close to both Carole and Kate,” the source added.

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle could have made their 2020 exit from the Royal Family “less controversial”, according to an expert.

banned from celebrating Halloween as former Queen Victoria instituted a rule that members should “uphold total class and sophistication” at all times.However, the duo play by their own rules and enjoy their American life far away from the royals in their Montecito, Calif. mansion.So, let’s take a look back at their Halloween history. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated their first Halloween together by attending an apocalypse-themed party in Toronto, alongside Princess Eugenie and her husband, James Brooksbank.

Jessica Mulroney seems to have crossed paths with the royal family apart from her former famous pal.The fashion stylist, 43, shared a throwback photo recently of her mother-in-law, Mila Mulroney, posing alongside the then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the 1990s.Jessica is married to Ben Mulroney, who is the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.The PM hosted the former Prince and Princess of Wales back in the day in the maple country’s capital Ottawa. Brian and Mila also welcomed the late Queen Elizabeth II at a 1987 dinner in Vancouver, with Ben, 47, in attendance as a young child.

The Princess of Wales’ uncle is preparing to “set the record straight” in a tell-all memoir one year on from the Sussexes’ explosive tell-all Netflix docuseries and Prince Harry’s book, Spare. Gary Goldsmith - the younger brother of Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton - will use this as an opportunity to give the Middleton family “a voice” in the midst of accusations and criticism levelled at the House of Windsor by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot back in 2018 and people from all over the world tuned in to watch the couple say 'I do'.

It’s almost one year since the release of the Sussexes’ explosive tell-all Netflix docuseries and Prince Harry’s book Spare, both of which dropped several bombshells about the royal family. But now the tables look set to turn, due to a forthcoming memoir by the Princess of Wales’ uncle.

Pippa Middleton, the sister of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, reportedly left Meghan Markle off her wedding guest list due to concerns from her mum Carole.The book 'Finding Freedom' suggests that Pippa and Carole were worried Prince Harry's wife Meghan's attendance might steal the limelight from the bride on her big day. Pippa married James Matthews, the brother of former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, in St Mark's Church, at Englefield Estate, Berkshire, in 2017. At that time, Meghan had only recently arrived on the scene of the royal family, as she started dating Prince Harry in 2016.They would go on to wed in 2018.

There are many shocking and strange stories that have been reported from each royal residence, whether that is Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or Kensington Palace. But one of the most unique took place at Sandringham House in 2000 and was revealed in the diaries of the late society columnist Kenneth Rose when they were published after his death.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has a special £5k gift waiting for her daughter Princess Lilibet.The gift was purchased years before Lilibet's birth and even before Meghan met Prince Harry. After landing the role of Rachel Zane on the popular TV show Suits, Meghan treated herself to a luxurious £5,000 Cartier Tank Francaise watch. She had a meaningful message engraved on the back to celebrate her success.

dramatically departing the royal family back in 2020. The duo currently have a contract with Netflix reported to be worth about $100 million and allegedly netted another $20 million through their now-defunct Spotify deal.However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have different views on money — and it’s purportedly pulling them apart.

Even before his reign began, King Charles' plan for a 'slimmed-down monarchy' was made clear as he hoped to decrease the vast number of extended royals who appeared on Buckingham Palace's balcony and just have the working royals front and centre. He has certainly achieved this - perhaps even slightly too well.

told the Mirror. “Enough now of their moaning and whinging, all they do is backstab and make a career out of complaining.”“It’s so bad now that we’re a laughing stock across the pond making cartoon features of the couple – it’s time for this to stop,” added Cundy, who no longer boasts a friendship with Markle.The Sussexes found themselves the butt of the joke in the latest “Family Guy” episode, in which their money-hungry ways were mercilessly mocked by the animated show.“Meghan can forget a career in politics because, with their moaning, they’ve become laughingstocks, not just here but in the States,” Cundy notes.

Royal parents Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been blasted by a parenting expert for leaving their children at home while they went on holiday.The royals were recently spotted enjoying some alone time on the Caribbean island of Canouan, following another couples' getaway to Portugal, while their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were nowhere to be seen, and presumably stayed at their home in Montecito, California. Parenting expert Brenda Hart revealed to Express.co.uk that it is “important” for families to holiday together and that it is significant to have a "balanced family life".The expert told the publication: “Children are adaptable and if they need to be looked after by their nanny they will accept this.

made the move to Montecito, Calif. in 2020 while the rest of the Firm stayed home in England.Royal expert Jennie Bond recently revealed that the couple could be “deliberately trying to widen the divide” between them and the family.“What is certain is that they are doing nothing to bridge the gap,” Bond told OK! recently.“Meghan apparently didn’t have time to come to the UK with Harry for the Wellchild Awards because she had to deal with the children,” the commentator continued.She added: “But then she stayed on after the Invictus Games to visit Eugenie in Portugal.”Bond suggested that the “Suits” alum, 42, and Harry, 39, should “take a look at themselves” and revaluate their life choices.“Perhaps only [Princess] Eugenie knows if they have any inclination to mend the rift with the rest of the family.

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sought a judicial review of the government’s refusal of his offer to hire police officers as his private security detail, which was ultimately denied by London’s High Court in May.According to a new report from the Byline Times, Charles, 74, was not happy with his youngest son’s swift departure from the royal fold — and took away his security in retaliation.“The Sussexes had either to be safely in the tent in Britain or cast away and castigated as comprehensively as possible in order to reduce the threat of them eclipsing the rest of the family,” a source told the outlet.The insider claims that the monarch was “threatened” by another royal stealing the spotlight from him.“The greater truth is that Harry and Meghan make better headlines than the King and Camilla or William and Kate,” the source continued.

Del Taco is getting in on the fun mocking Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!

“Family Guy” included a reference to Del Taco during their latest (and ruthless) Sunday episode roasting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — and now the restaurant chain has spoken.In one scene of the Seth MacFarlane-created series, animated versions of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are lounging poolside unbothered.“Babe, time to do our daily $250,000 sponsored Instagram post for Del Taco,” the “Suits” alum, 42, says, a nod to the couple’s business deals since they moved to Montecito, Calif, after stepping down as senior members of the royal family.Del Taco, in response, shared via X (formerly known as Twitter): “Harry & Meghan we are still waiting for your post to go up today plz.”Some social media users got a kick out of the tweet.“I’m going to @DelTaco today just because they made me laugh,” one wrote.“Oh this is GOOOOOOOD!

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big professional embarrassment from Spotify, Meghan Markle is allegedly close to making a big deal with its competitor, Audible. “Word of mouth is spreading that it will lead to a huge payout—even bigger than the millions Spotify splashed out—and Meghan is thrilled that she’ll be in the company of Michelle and Barack Obama, who signed a multi-year contract with Audible last year,” a source told “The Mirror.”Meghan, who the source said “seems very confident at the moment” in the potential deal, “knows her new deal with Audible could be make or break for her Hollywood dream.” The Duchess of Sussex, 42, and her husband Prince Harry, 39, have been the subjects of ridicule – and mockery on “Family Guy” – for their multi million dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify, which haven’t produced much content.

beachy keen.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a few days to relax and unwind earlier this month on a swanky Caribbean isle after jetting off to New York City for World Mental Health Day.A relationship expert has claimed that the getaway was a way to “reignite their spark” and have “enhanced intimacy” with one another following their busy schedule. Love guru Sally Baker explained to the Mirror recently: “It’s often said that geography is not the solution when a relationship is experiencing problems or hitting roadblocks.”She added: “And that’s generally true — moving or traveling to a new destination will not magically resolve underlying issues.”“A trip together to a luxury destination allows you to focus on each other without the distractions of work, chores, social obligations,” the therapist added.Baker stated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s romantic vacay on the island of Canouan in St.

become a TV punchline. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — who are now 39 and 42, respectively, and share children Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2 – have provided lots of fodder for jokes.

separated from husband Will Smith since 2016. Days after the reveal, Page Six broke that Meryl Streep and her husband, Don Gummer, have also been separated for more than six years.

Meghan Markle could be set for a "huge payout" as the former royal is on the brink of signing a massive deal.

Hello! magazine recently that she met Markle for the “first time” on Sept. 4 at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles for Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour concert alongside pal Kerry Washington.“It was my first time meeting her,” she said of Markle.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are thought to currently be spending some time apart but one expert has warned that they may "become too comfortable" with their separate lives.

Meghan Markle is trying to fix her image but she's "burned so many bridges" that "nobody is that interested unless she comes with Prince Harry" according to an insider.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have suffered yet another mortifying attack as the producers of the cartoon satire Family Guy have mocked the former royal couple.