Prince Harry making up with royals hinges on him learning one thing
Sharp-tongued commentator Esther Krakue had some sage advice for the California royals.
Prince Harry and Meghan's 'fails' in 2023 discussed by Krakue
With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still in their self-imposed exile in the United States, one commentator has offered the Montecito pair some pearls of wisdom as to how they can reconcile their relationship with the Royal Family.
Esther Krakue told Sky News Australia that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex must adopt Prince William and Princess Kate's grateful attitude and show some contrition for the hurt they've caused.
Comparing Harry and Meghan with the future King and Queen, the royal commentator told the channel: "You have to have a level of self-awareness and that is something Royal Family has really mastered."
The commentator said that as royals, it is imperative that "there is a sense" from within the family "that actually, 'we're in a very privileged position and we have to tread carefully about how we come across'."
She continued: "I don't think the Sussexes ever learnt that, I mean one of the point that I made is the Sussexes never really displayed a sense of duty. It only took a couple of years for them to storm out of the Royal Family like petulant children, release an interview with Oprah where they were just complaining, release a book like Spare where they just complaining, release a Netflix documentary, again, where they were just complaining - and it just goes to show that actually they didn't have a lot of grit."
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cling onto royal links as official website never shut down
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal website is still live, even though it has been almost four years since they announced they were stepping down as working royals.
The site has also not been updated to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, suggesting it is not still used by the couple, however they have clung onto their Sussex titles.
Meghan Markle torn apart in brutal SNL sketch as Hollywood laughs at her
Meghan Markle came in for a royal roasting on Saturday Night Live in a skit that took aim at Prince William and Princess Kate’s Christmas card.
The Waleses recently sent royal onlookers into a frenzy after they released their adorable Christmas card. William and Kate were joined by their children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, for the black-and-white snap, with the whole family beaming in matching outfits.
Prince Harry’s phone call to the King on Christmas sounds ‘orchestrated’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had “plenty of time” to end the chaos that ensued as a result of a controversial new book on the royals. The pair have now been warned by a royal commentator to “leave the royals alone” following the release of their ally Omid Scobie’s tome Endgame which named the so-called racist royals in its Dutch version that was quickly pulled from shelves.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told GB News said that the pair’s silence was "not a good reflection of their character".
Prince Harry poised to 'miss key Royal Family tradition' this Christmas
Prince Harry is expected to spend yet another year in California - and this will come at a particular cost, claims one royal expert.
Prince Harry is set to miss a particular Royal Family tradition this Christmas as it's thought the Sussexes will likely spend the holiday in America for another year.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield referenced an episode of the newest season of the Netflix series The Crown when discussing Prince Harry's Christmas holiday. The show depicts a Royal Family Christmas celebration at Sandringham full of laughter and games - something Ms Schofield said was based on truth.
Prince William appeared 'nervous' at event just days after Omid Scobie's bombshell book
One body language expert claimed that both the Prince and Princess of Wales were able to "fully let go" at a recent public appearance, despite being slightly "nervous".
Prince William appeared "nervous" during a recent public appearance, one body language expert claimed.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were both guests at the 2023 Royal Variety Performance, which aired on ITV on Sunday evening. The actual event took place last month, just days after author Omid Scobie released his latest book Endgame.
Sweet Christmas tradition Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share with their children
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share a sweet traditions with their children during the festive season, it has been revealed . The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are spending this Christmas in the USA following an eventful year for the royal couple.
According to Meghan, 42, the duo will be making special memories with their children Prince Archie Harrison, four, and Princess Lilibet Diana, two.
Everyone is saying the same thing about Meghan Markle's bizarre remark about Prince Archie
Meghan Markle has revealed her son Prince Archie's new hobby, but apparently he made a specific request that has left royal fans baffled.
Meghan Markle has revealed one of Prince Archie's new hobbies during one of her latest appearances, but royal fans have been left baffled by a request the four-year-old reportedly made.
The Duchess of Sussex appeared at an event hosted by Netflix on November 15 in a private residence in Montecito, as she moderated a special screening of the platform's new short film The After, alongside the film's star David Oyelowo and director Misan Harriman.
Sarah Ferguson gives update on late Queen's corgis and what they're 'always doing'
Sarah Ferguson has given royal fans another sweet update on the late Queen's corgis, just a few months after delighting fans that they were "thriving".
Sarah Ferguson has surprised royal fans with a sweet update on the late Queen's two corgis, Sandy and Muick. The 64-year-old and her ex-husband Prince Andrew, who both still live at Royal Lodge, adopted the two corgis after the late Queen Elizabeth II's death last year.
Since last September, the former royal has treated fans to regular updates on how her four-legged friends are doing and has now shared one thing that they are "always doing".
Princess Kate sparks fan frenzy as people left speechless at her likeness to other royal
The Princess of Wales has confirmed the broadcast of the Together at Christmas carol concert by sharing a sweet throwback picture of herself as a toddler.
The Princess of Wales has sparked a frenzy amongst royal fans by sharing a sweet throwback picture of herself as a toddler on both Instagram and X.
The picture shows a young Catherine Middleton, who would have been a few weeks shy of her second birthday at the time, looking away from the camera in December 1983.
King Charles 'deeply nervous' about any reunion with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
King Charles is reportedly grappling with deep nervousness as the prospect of a reunion with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Harry looms, exacerbating an already strained relationship within the royal family.
A palace insider has revealed that the King is apprehensive about engaging in discussions with the Sussexes, fearing the potential leaking of conversations that could further complicate an already delicate situation.
Princess Kate's uncle pulls plug on tell-all book on Sussex feud after key intervention
EXCLUSIVE: Gary Goldsmith was set to pen a new tell-all book on the Royal Family's relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - but he's decided to shelve the plans.
Princess Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith is now writing a book on his business endeavours following requests to omit mentions of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from his memoir, the Daily Express can report.
An extremely well-placed source reveals that Gary, 58, who was originally planning to write a tell-all which included details of a Royal Family feud with the Sussexes, has now resigned himself to writing about how he became a millionaire after his sister Carole stepped in.
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Prince Harry 'holding out hope' for Christmas royal reunion despite Prince William's fury
Prince Harry still hopes for a Royal Family Christmas reunion, despite his older brother, Prince William's fury, an insider has claimed.
The two brothers were once close, but following Harry's decision to step down as a working royal and subsequent tell-all books and interviews, the pair are now barely on speaking terms.
An insider told OK! magazine: "Harry is still holding out hope for a family reunion over the holidays, despite William putting his foot down.
"William is adamant that he doesn’t want to come face to face with his brother until they have been able to sit down and hash things out. It is proving an almost impossible task to get the brothers in the same place at the same time."
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Princess Kate surprises royal fans by sharing adorable baby picture from 40 years ago
An adorable new picture of Princess Kate has been released on social media, as the Royal Family have confirmed exactly when her Together at Christmas will air over the festive season.
A snap of a young Kate at Christmas in 1983, when she would have been almost two years old, was posted on the Kensington Royal X page.
The post also read: "Sharing some festive memories this Christmas because #ShapingUs is all about the vital importance of our early years and the role played by those around us in shaping the rest of our lives.
"Don’t miss the Together at Christmas Carol Service with @earlychildhood this Christmas Eve at 7:45pm on @ITV."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had 'worst year of lives' after 'failing hard' in America
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of attempting to "play saints" as questions arise over their Archewell Foundation charity work.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex started their charity wing shortly after moving away from the UK as part of their dramatic break from the Royal Family in 2020.
But one commentator has questioned the success of the foundation.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plans 'shattered' as they didn't 'understand' major quirk
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Hollywood plans have been "shattered" because they have failed to understand what makes the Royal Family endure, a commentator has claimed.
Esther Krakue said the Sussexes' star quality has waned as they failed to follow the Windsor rule to "never explain, never complain".
Her claims come after The Hollywood Reporter named Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, two of the "biggest losers" in Tinseltown for 2023.
Prince Harry 'needs royals more than they need him' as he hopes for Christmas reunion
Prince Harry "needs the royals more than they need him" as the Duke of Sussex attempts to rebuild his relationship with his family before Christmas, a royal expert has claimed.
Tom Quinn said Harry and Meghan Markle will attempt to rekindle frosty relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family in order to allow a festive reunion to take place at Sandringham.
For the last four years, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have remained in their California home with their two children for the festive period rather than travelling to Norfolk with the rest of the family.
Everyone is saying the same thing about Meghan Markle's bizarre remark about Prince Archie
Meghan Markle has revealed one of Prince Archie's new hobbies during one of her latest appearances, but royal fans have been left baffled by a request the four-year-old reportedly made.
The Duchess of Sussex appeared at an event hosted by Netflix on November 15 in a private residence in Montecito, as she moderated a special screening of the platform's new short film The After, alongside the film's star David Oyelowo and director Misan Harriman.
In a clip that's surfaced online, the Duchess of Sussex is seen speaking about how she once bought her four-and-a-half-year-old son a camera and Harriman was showing him how to do photography.
But it seems like Prince Archie had a very particular request regarding the brand of his camera.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had 'plenty of time' to end drama: 'Leave royals alone!'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned to "leave the royals alone" after Omid Scobie's explosive book Endgame was released.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told GB News said that the pair’s silence was "not a good reflection of their character".
Date Prince Harry could reunite with King Charles this Christmas to 'talk things through'
Prince Harry is still longing to patch things up with his father, King Charles, as he hopes for a family reunion over the Christmas holidays, a royal source has claimed.
The Duke of Sussex is said to be feeling "lonely" thousands of miles away from the royal festivities as Sandringham, and while Prince William may be less keen, Harry reportedly wants to spend more time with his family in the UK.
Unfortunately for Harry any family reunion is "not looking likely" at the moment, particularly as his wife Meghan Markle feels quite differently about spending time in the UK.
Poll: Would you like to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back in the UK for Christmas?
Prince Harry is said to be desperate to spend Christmas back in the UK with his family..
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not spent Christmas in the UK since 2018, when they joined the Royal Family for the traditional festivities at Sandringham.
Their last Christmas as senior working royals was in 2019, but the pair decided to celebrate in the US with Meghan's mum Doria Ragland. They then announced their decision to quit the Firm and move to the US full-time at the start of January 2020.
But do you think Harry should return for the festivities? Vote in our poll here.
Royal fans spot cute moment Princess Kate shows how much respect she has for King Charles
The BBC have released more footage from their new documentary about King Charles's Coronation - set to be released next week - and in the latest clip, there is a never-before-seen moment where Princess Kate kisses and curtsies for the monarch following the grand ceremony.
The new footage shows King Charles and Queen Camilla returning to Buckingham Palace following their Coronation.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle planning 'drastic move' in hope it will fix everything
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are weighing up a move to Los Angeles because they believe it will “fix everything”, sources have claimed.
Packing up and moving shop when things go south is part of the couple’s “MO”, one source said, after it was leaked last month that they were considering leaving Montecito. The Sussexes had been touring properties in Malibu - including a $8million plot of land - before ultimately deciding against it.
However, Hollywood is reportedly next in the sights for the ex-Royals. This is partly driven by Meghan’s desire to reboot her acting career, sources close to the couple have said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'overhyped' in Hollywood as they 'fail to deliver'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a reputation for breaking promises after "overhyping" themselves when they first moved to California, and it could be hurting their charity work.
The couple have had a jam-packed 2023 after ending last year with the release of the Duke’s bombshell memoir Spare making headlines across the globe.
However, their popularity is seemingly dwindling as one PR expert warned they may have tried to make too big of a splash when they first left the UK and now have earned themselves a reputation of not being able to deliver.
Prince George's 'eye-wateringly expensive' school as William and Kate make huge decision
Prince William and Princess Kate have decided on what school Prince George, 10, will attend, it has been reported.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been trying to decide between two very prestigious and costly boarding schools in the country, but have finally reached a decision.
Earlier this year the family was spotted visiting Eton College, a family favourite as both Prince William and Prince Harry attended.
But in October, Princess Kate visited one of the schools she previously attended - Marlborough College in Wiltshire - sparking rumours she could be about to send her eldest son there instead.
Queen Camilla shows ‘relief’ after coronation, new documentary reveals
Queen Camilla raised a laugh from family and friends when she showed her “relief” after returning to Buckingham Palace following the King’s coronation.
Camilla was filmed blowing out her cheeks by a BBC documentary crew after arriving with Charles to a rapturous welcome from members of the royal household, who applaud and cheered following their crowning at Westminster Abbey.
The Princess Royal, interviewed for Charles III: The Coronation Year, said: “Well ask any actor who comes off stage having done a performance they’ve really put a lot into – it’s that kind of relief.
In a clip released ahead of the Boxing Day screening of the documentary, the assembled staff also gave the King and his consort dressed in their full regalia three cheers – after earlier being given a quick coaching lesson by Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone Burt, Master of the Household.
Sir Tony told the staff: “What we’ll do at an appropriate moment, we’ll give them three cheers. And what I always do in the Navy, is to throw my hand up on the right hand side (and say) three cheers for the King and the Queen.”
Annabel Elliot, Camilla’s younger sister, had the formal role of Lady in Attendance during the coronation, and told the documentary: “Getting back to Buckingham Palace, what a relief.
“It’s done and it’s been brilliant. It was sort of ‘phew’, almost take your shoes off (moment).”
After the royal couple were cheered by the household, Camilla puffed out her cheeks as she approached a group of family and friends, which included her son Tom Parker Bowles and nephew Ben Elliot, and they also clapped and cheered the Prince and Princess of Wales when they arrived.
Kate and the Duke of Edinburgh were shown in the footage greeting the King and Queen with kisses.
The final moment was a thunderous three cheers as the King took the royal salute in the Buckingham Palace garden from around 4,000 troops.
Charles III: The Coronation Year will be screened on December 26 at 6.50pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Princess Diana started a fun and silly Christmas tradition, which still takes place today
Princess Diana was famous for her playful sense of humour, especially when it came to finding Christmas presents for her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
One year, she gifted Harry a cheeky stocking filler - fake dog poo, according to former royal butler Paul Burrell.
Harry loved the gift so much that he planned to trick his grandmother, the late Queen, with it.
It seems Harry continued this tradition of buying humorous gifts for his family members.
In unofficial biography Finding Freedom, it's revealed that Harry once gifted the Queen a shower cap with the phrase "ain't life a b****' on it.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle planning 'total system reboot' after turbulent year
This year started out so well for the Sussexes. At the start of 2023 Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were on the precipice of a number of seemingly exciting projects.
Following on from their Netflix documentary, they looked forward to the world’s reaction to the release of Harry’s memoir Spare and the continuation of Meghan’s now ditched podcast Archetypes.
But as the big ticket items in the Sussexes’s PR plan to conquer America backfired, it’s left some wondering if the pair can make a comeback in 2024. Now, according to a source, they are planning to turn around their dimming stars with a “total system reboot”.
POLL: Have Harry and Meghan ruined chances of Christmas reconciliation with Royal Family?
Christmas is fast approaching, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are still looking to mend relations according to an expert. But have the Sussexes ruined chances of a Christmas reconciliation with the Royal Family?
Meghan Markle's beauty secrets, from her glowing skin to her make-up bag must-have
Meghan Markle has won over numerous beauty fans with her simple yet thorough approach to her skin and make up routine.
Meghan may no longer be an official member of the Royal Family, but her classic beauty and natural make up looks are still popular with fans the world over.
Her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018 saw her image catapulted across the globe, and it seems the Duchess favours a pared-back look rather than bold colours when it comes to her beauty style.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have given Netflix 'absolute gold'
The supposed last episodes of the global hit Netflix drama The Crown has launched on the platform - with one royal expert claiming this won't be it for the show.
A showbiz journalist has said there is "no way" the hit royal drama The Crown will come to an end because Prince Harry and Meghan have given them "absolute gold" for future storylines. Appearing on GB News Breakfast with presenters Eamonn Holmes and Isabel Webster reporter Ellie Phillips discussed the much-anticipated finale of the Netflix global hit series.
Makers of The Crown have claimed the latest episodes, covering Princess Diana's relationship with Dodi Fayed and Prince William and Princess Kate's first flush of romance, will be the end of the show.
Kate thanks all who make children ‘feel safe, valued and loved’
The Princess of Wales will issue a heartfelt thanks to all those helping babies and young children "feel safe, valued and loved" ahead of her annual Christmas carol concert.
Introducing the service held at Westminster Abbey earlier this month, Kate will tell TV viewers: “The arrival of every baby is a precious and momentous time, it brings us together to reflect on new beginnings and brings hope for the future.
“Throughout our earliest interactions, relationships and experiences, with those who love us, even before we are born, we lay thefoundations to so much of what that future will depend on.
“But only by valuing and supporting the vital role of the adults in a child’s world can we hope to make a difference.”