Meghan Markle's 'one move at wedding' that left key royal 'furious'

Prince William and Prince Harry were sent to Ludgrove School when they were eight-years-old, and the headmaster had one rule in place to ensure they were shielded from the Royal family's marital issues.

Headmaster Gerald Barber took it upon himself to shield the royals from the family gossip making the rounds in the tabloids during their time on campus.

"Ludgrove was extremely good at protecting him and later Harry," said Dickie Arbiter, former spokesperson for the Queen. "It took them out of troubled waters.", reports the Mirror.

Mr Barber implemented a ban on newspapers within the library and monitored all TV viewing habits of students.

A former pupil of Ludgrove School has disclosed: "The Barbers were more than equipped to deal with the princes. William and Harry weren't the only members of a royal family to attend the school and they certainly weren't the only children to come from dysfunctional homes."

Princess Diana and Prince Charles' wedding was watched by millions, but the couple's body language told a different story, and a lip reader has now revealed the Queen's advice to the young bride.

Years have passed, and it's widely acknowledged that the marriage didn't live up to its storybook beginning. Nevertheless, the splendor of the wedding day itself remains undiminished.

According to a lip reader who spoke to MailOnline, a private exchange occurred between Diana and her then mother-in-law as they greeted the masses from the palace balcony. The Queen, they revealed, encouraged Diana to acknowledge the dedicated spectators who had "all day to see her."

Furthermore, the lip reader claimed that Prince Charles complimented his bride with the words "you look perfect" upon first laying eyes on her during the ceremony and gently prompted her to hand over her hand, before affectionately uttering "kissy."

Prince Andrew has reportedly become a prisoner of his own pride, according to a close pal of Prince Charles.

The Duke of York, aged 64, is supposedly refusing to leave the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, and there are whispers that the monarch wont continue to support his brothers inflated lifestyle.

This leaves the Duke increasingly solitary and pitiful within the grand Grade II listed house. Sources suggest that the Duke "spends his days watching television in a darkened room".

The insider claimed: " An associate of Prince Charles commented: "As things stand, life at Royal Lodge is set to become increasingly cold and uncomfortable for the Duke.

"The only question now is when he will realise that he has become a prisoner of his own pride - and that handing back the keys will afford him far greater comfort, and the continued support of his family."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are bracing for a pivotal period as their lucrative Netflix deal, worth an eye-watering $100million (£78.6million), approaches its 2025 expiration date.

Yet, with the clock ticking towards the conclusion of their current contract, they've been cautioned of potential financial strain in the near future.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Mirror: "They are working on new programmes for Netflix and Meghan has launched her lifestyle blog, American Riviera Orchard.

"They have lost Spotify, rather curiously Lemonada Media, which Meghan has joined, reportedly intends to place her podcasts on ice until next year. Nothing has come of rumours about Meghan and any political ambitions she might have.

"If they lost this contract, with Archewell their business and charitable foundation, having so few donors, they might well be in financial trouble. Since their exposure to royal life has made megabucks, but little else has made money, the Royal Family better hope that this unpredictable and ruthlessly ambitious couple stays with Netflix."

Queen Elizabeth II was known for her love of horses and horse racing, and she was incredibly successful as a breeder and trainer, with her passion for the sport rubbing off on King Charles.

Royal enthusiasts were quick to highlight the endearing nature of this moment, noting the evident joy of the late Queen as a clip of her attending the races re-emerged online.

The brief footage showed the usually composed monarch in a more relaxed and enthusiastic light at Epsom Racecourse during the Derby back in 1991 when she was in her 60s.

The documentary 'Elizabeth R' captured a delightful scene where the Queen was seen dashing to the balcony to witness her horse, Generous, triumph in a major race. With binoculars in hand, Her Majesty excitedly observed Generous secure an impressive five-length victory, revealing that the horse was her pick in the Royal Box sweepstake.

"That's my horse, isn't it? That's my horse! " exclaimed the Queen with palpable excitement. "Oh my god, Mother! We won! " Following the win, she inquired about her prize from the sweepstake: "What do I get" she asked an aide.

"Well, you get 16, Ma'am," they replied. "Sixteen pounds! Oh! " responded the Queen, beaming at the camera.

Prince Harry said he asked for a "secret meeting" with his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William, to discuss "the state of things" when he travelled to the UK to attend Prince Philip's funeral in April 2021.

Prince Harry revealed in his memoir, 'Spare', that he requested a "clandestine meeting" with his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William, to discuss "the state of affairs" during his trip to the UK for Prince Philip's funeral in April 2021.

The Duke of Sussex penned that upon returning to London for his grandfather's funeral, he saw it as an opportune moment to engage his father and brother in conversation.

In his book, released in January 2023, Harry confessed to feeling nervous while awaiting the arrival of William and Charles at their meeting - even fearing at one point that they had reconsidered and would not meet him.

However, he recalled a moment of seeing his brother and father with a "grim, almost menacing" expression as they advanced towards him. The Duke recounted offering them "a weak smile" to which they did not reciprocate.

Harry wrote: "Finally, I saw them. Marching side by side towards me, they wore grim expressions, bordering on threatening. Moreover, they appeared tautly coordinated as though they were in cahoots. A thought crossed my mind: Are we here for a walk...or a duel? ".

"I got up from the wooden bench, took a hesitant step in their direction and offered a humble smile. They didn't respond in kind. My heart pounded vigorously in my chest. Deep breaths, I urged myself.

"On top of fear, there was this heightened sense of awareness alongside an overwhelming vulnerability reminiscent of other pivotal moments in my life following behind my mother's coffin, experiencing my first encounter with battle, giving a speech amidst a panic attack."

Meghan Markle would still be entitled to use a royal title even if the King decided to remove the Duchess of Sussex title.

Since Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties, there have been sporadic demands to strip them of their royal titles.

Accusations of the royal household leaking stories about them, as well as their business deals with major corporations like Netflix and Spotify, have led some critics to accuse the couple of capitalising on their royal status.

However, even if the 'Duke and Duchess of Sussex' titles were officially removed Meghan would still hold a royal title, albeit an unusual one, as one royal expert highlights.

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Prince William has been urged to exploit a "clever PR strategy" to boost the ranks of working royals, an expert has suggested.

The Royal Family has undergone major changes over the past five years, with the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – paired with Prince Andrew's forced retirement – causing a considerable shortage of working royals.

The Prince of Wales has seen calls to bring in cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugene to help increase the after the King and his wife Kate, the Princess of Wales had to take a step back from official duties because of ill health.

While His Majesty has resumed his public-facing engagements last month after undergoing cancer treatment, Kate is not expected to return until she gets her doctors's permission to do so.

PR expert Branda Christensen argued Beatrice and Eugenie could prove to be the perfect solution to "alleviate" the pressure William and other working royals have been facing in recent months.

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Prince Andrew has been embroiled in multiple rows over the past decade, namely over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his ill-fated interview with BBC Newsnight.

But a battle much closer to home has left the Duke of York facing growing pressure as the King is believed to have demanded he agree to downsize.

Prince Andrew has been living at Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park, for over two decades and has been resisting calls to relocate to the smaller Frogmore Cottage only a few miles away.

The Duke has come under financial pressure in recent years and the upkeep of the 30-room mansion has become a bitter point of contention between him and the King.

A friend close to His Majesty this week claimed he was ready to completely "sever ties" with Andrew unless he agreed to the move.

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Prince George has been joining the Royal Family on Buckingham Palace's Balcony for years – and he often gets to share the experience with his siblings and cousins.

But one in particular appears to have developed a special bond with the 10-year-old future king – Princess Anne's eldest granddaughter, Savannah Phillips.

The duo offered some glimpse into their close relationship with a sweet exchange shared during Trooping the Colour in 2018, when George was only four.

The pair could be seen waving and cheering from the Palace's balcony standing next to each other.

When the National Anthem began to play, Savannah was spotted urging her younger cousins to be quiet – only to clamp a hand over his mouth when he ignored her.

Prince Harry made a "cut-off" gesture after Meghan Markle appeared to "mock" her first curtsy to the late Queen Elizabeth, a body language expert has claimed, a move which was branded a "step too far".

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a series of revelations about their life within the Royal Family in the Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan.

In the bombshell show, the couple opened up about Meghan's first meeting with the late monarch.

It was then that the duchess re-enacted the moment she met the late Queen and performed a long and exaggerated curtsy before saying while giggling: "Pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty", while the camera showed Harry.

King Charles presented a "humbled" D-Day veteran with a birthday card to mark his 100th birthday during a special moment at Buckingham Palace.

Jim Miller, who turned 100 today, said he was "surprised and delighted" to have been invited to Buckingham Palace to meet the King.

He said: "I was totally surprised and delighted to be invited to Buckingham Palace!

"It was a special day and a real honour for me to meet the King and be presented with my 100th birthday card."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been branded "exploitative" by a royal commentator, who claimed the pair have lost everyone's "trust".

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex allegedly hurt the feelings of the late Queen Elizabeth after they reportedly decided to name their youngest daughter Lilibet without her permission.

Royal expert Phil Dampier hit out at the couple and their "exploitative" methods and touched down on the late Queen's refusal to have her photograph with her great-grandchild.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are reportedly keen on taking a trip to Cornwall this year.

Taking a visit there earlier this year, Prince William revealed that his children were "jealous" after hearing of his planned trip - seemingly hinting that the young trio may want to visit later this year.

Speaking on his trip this month, William shared that George, Charlotte and Louis were hoping to "come away for a holiday later this year" and to spend some time by the beach, OK! reported.

EXCLUSIVE: The Royal Family has been urged to remove any mentions of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from its official page to appease royal fans.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's page on the website has already been heavily modified since they stepped down, with Harry's 2016 statement regarding the poor treatment of Meghan removed in recent weeks.

Ms Schofield, founder of To Di For Daily and Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, told the Daily Express: “Fans that side with the working royals really want Harry and Meghan removed from the site in general.

Princess Charlotte was spotted getting a little "impatient" at Trooping the Colour last year, where members of the Royal Family gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony to celebrate the monarch's official birthday.

Charlotte and her brothers Prince George and Prince Louis were seen with their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, King Charles and Queen Camilla and their great aunt and uncle, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

While watching the service at Horse Guards Parade Charlotte was seen chatting with Duchess Sophie, and a lip-reading expert has revealed exactly what was being said.

Sean Ono Lennon took to social media to share his “long-awaited” remarks about Prince Harry’s bombshell 2023 memoir, Spare.

The book, which quickly became a bestseller, shared a raw insight into his upbringing in the Royal Family and the hardships he endured growing up in the spotlight.

Although the record-breaking book received mixed reviews, Sean revealed he was unimpressed as she shared his thoughts on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Princess Charlotte has a very sophisticated favourite snack, as revealed by her mum Princess Kate.

The Princess of Wales - whilst visiting a school in North London in 2019 - shared that, like herself, Charlotte, 9, is a big fan of olives.

During her visit to Lavender Primary School in 2019, Kate shared that "Charlotte loves olives" - after previously sharing her love of the sophisticated snack.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could make one key move that could help mend their strained relationship with King Charles, a royal expert has claimed.

Royal author Robert Hardman suggested that there is still one move the couple could make to patch things up with the monarch, the Independent reports.

Mr Hardman spoke at the Hay Literary Festival and claimed that Harry and Meghan should take their young family to Balmoral, where they can be away from the public gaze.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh once revealed that she was left "stunned" by the late Prince Philip's 11-word request for her husband, Prince Edward.

Philip held the title of Duke of Edinburgh before his death in April 2021 - a title that was then passed on to his youngest son after he died.

Speaking of the moment that Philip asked if Edward would take on the title after his death, Sophie revealed how she felt at the moment to the Telegraph.

She told the publication: "We sat there slightly stunned. He literally came straight in and said, 'Right. I’d like it very much if you would consider that'."

Prince Harry's US visa row has intensified with the Duke of Sussex warned of a "major problem" ahead.

Washington DC-based think tank The Heritage Foundation wants details of Harry's visa to be made public and submitted freedom of information requests to the US Department of Homeland Security to release them in a bid to establish whether the Duke had admitted to previously taking drugs.

The think tank believes Americans have a right to know, but the department officials have pushed back on releasing details.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were warned that mixing their royal links with their celebrity activism without a unified narrative could have a negative impact on their Sussex brand.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have launched a 'PR blitz' in 2024 after they revamped their brand earlier this year and have since embarked on a number of engagements and projects, including Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, their two new Netflix shows about polo and cooking, as well as their latest "unofficial royal tour" in Nigeria.

However, their "unique hybrid brand" material was analysed by a PR expert who warned the Sussex couple need to have a strong and unified narrative in order to not confuse their audience, which in turn could weaken their brand impact.

King Charles is reportedly considering severing all ties with Prince Andrew, who has refused to relocate to Harry and Meghan's former residence.

The 75-year-old King is said to be pressuring his scandal-ridden brother to vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor, having previously suggested he move into Frogmore Cottage.

This was once the home of Prince Harry and Meghan before their move to America, and they retained it until they were issued an eviction notice last year.

Now, it appears to be Andrew's turn to vacate his Royal abode, with Charles allegedly warning him of severe repercussions if he remains.

Good morning from Manchester, I'm Sophia Papamavroudi and I'll be bringing you all the latest royal updates into this afternoon.

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