Prince Harry and Meghan LIVE: Duchess slammed over 'catty and unnecessary move'

Harry and Meghan had a secret home in the UK worth £2.5million, according to reports.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have signed a two-year lease on a property in the Cotswolds.

The property was comprised of three primary structures – a farmhouse, a separate two-bedroom cottage for staff and guests, and a converted barn with two kitchens.

A friend of the couple previously said that the Sussexes "loved walking the dogs there and entertaining their friends in complete solitude" at the Oxfordshire home.

They reportedly hosted the likes of George and Amal Clooney while residing there.

Prince William sent a warning to Prince Harry, saying he and Meghan Markle were going "too fast" while Kate had been eased into royal life, a royal expert has claimed.

Jennie Bond told The Sun's Royal Exclusive show: "Kate was given ten years to peer into the goldfish bowl of Royal life. I think it was brilliant she saw all the restrictions and glare of publicity it brings. Because their courtship was so long, she was able to judge that she could hack it - and William could see that too.

"This is why William was correct to guide or warn Harry 'Are you sure you're not going a bit fast in this relationship with Meghan?' It affronted Harry to be questioned like that but I think it came from a good place.

“They would have been a great asset had he stayed but I don't think he will return. If I did pray I would pray that he has a happy life now with all that he wanted."

Former royal butler Grant Harold told the New York Post: “If Harry does buy a place in the UK, he and Meghan will live here for part of they year and part of the year in the States, that was the original idea.

“I would assume that this would mean Meghan would also be coming to the UK and you’d see them spending so many months of the year here.

“I don’t see Meghan wanting to be in the UK permanently — I think that was the whole idea of why they went out to the States in the first place.

“I can believe that Harry would like to be back here, he loves the UK. He had an amazing upbringing here, he loved living here and I remember that."

The Sussexes made no mention of Father's Day on their social media while Prince William posted an old photo of him and his father to mark the day.

The photograph was taken on June 12, 1984. William posted it with the caption: "Happy Father’s Day, Pa. W."

Harry's relationship with his father and brother has been strained since he and Meghan left the Royal Family in 2020.

Meghan Markle is waiting to release products from her new lifestyle brand as her popularity increaes, an expert has claimed.

Meghan soft launched American Riviera Orchard in March, but since then has not released any products to the public - instead opting to send PR packages of jam jars to friends and influencers.

Abesi Manyando, author and founder of the public relations and branding development firm Abesi PR, suggested there may be a reason Meghan's brand has not launched yet.

Speaking to the Express, she said: "Even when brands give us teasers they may not release until months to a year later. Meghan’s global popularity continues to increase especially in America and Africa despite royal expert’s criticism.

"To the rest of the world she is very much a royal and especially in America this will always give her a high degree of relevancy. I believe there is high anticipation for a drop and the demand for her lifestyle brand has increased after her Nigeria trip."

An expert has revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's "long-term plan" as they try to "ease back into the UK".

News.com.au Entertainment Reporter Bronte Coy was on Sky News Australia to discuss the couple's next move.

She said: "There's a bit going on here. Harry no longer has police protection in the UK and they were evicted from Frogmore Cottage last year by King Charles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been forced to return to an "original idea" after leaving the Royal Family, an expert has claimed.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold said that splitting their time between the UK and the US would fall in line with their "original idea".

He told The New York Post: "If Harry does buy a place in the UK, he and Meghan will live here for part of they year and part of the year in the States, that was the original idea.

"I would assume that this would mean Meghan would also be coming to the UK and you’d see them spending so many months of the year here.

"I don’t see Meghan wanting to be in the UK permanently - I think that was the whole idea of why they went out to the States in the first place, I can believe that Harry would like to be back here, he loves the UK. He had an amazing upbringing here, he loved living here and I remember that."

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Donald Trump has been cited as a reason not to release Prince Harry's visa documents as the legal battle continues.

The US government referred to Trump's case involving possible interactions he may have had with the FBI prior to 2015 when he was a private citizen.

The comparison was drawn between Trump's "privacy interest" in this case, and Prince Harry's privacy interest - which an expert said was "even greater".

John Bardo, a lawyer for the department, explained: "They found that President Trump, from when he was a private citizen, his privacy interests outweighed any public interest that there may be in previous interactions he may have had with the FBI.

"And I would argue, if President Trump has a privacy interest in that kind of interaction with the government, Prince Harry's privacy interest is even greater.

"Because he was never a governmental official in this country, has never appeared on a ballot in this country."

Meghan Markle has gifted dog biscuits and more jars of jam to one of Prince Harry's close friends after suffering a blow to her brand.

Prince Harry and David Beckham reportedly had a "mortifying" conversation over a "row between" their wives, Meghan Markle and Victoria Beckham.

Meghan believed Victoria was behind a serious of leaks to the press, despite being friends up until then. This led to an uncomfortable phone call between Prince Harry and David.

A source told The Sun in 2021: "Harry was very polite, but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified. Inexplicably, [Meghan] feared Victoria was behind it - I mean, the idea that Victoria Beckham would be personally ringing journalists to give them a scoop is ridiculous - and spoke to Harry about it.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were issued a brutal warning from a royal expert who said nobody missed their absence from Trooping the Colour on Saturday.

Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield discussed the couple's declining influence and their absence from this year's King's Birthday parade.

She told TalkTV: "They will not be missed. It will look gorgeous, it will look glamorous, we're all going to cheer on the Royal Family and nobody is going to notice that these two aren't on the balcony, they're old news.

"And I think that that's going to crush them. It is hard for them to continue to sell commercially without this access to the Royal Family. Because that's why Netflix said 'green light', that's why Spotify said 'let's go' and 'we're going to let you go' when they realised the limited access Harry and Meghan had to the Royal Family."

Meghan Markle wore one of Princess Diana's necklaces during her and Prince Harry's trip to Nigeria, sending a message to the Royal Family, according to an expert.

Meghan wore a delicate diamond cross on a gold chain belonging to her late mother-in-law.

James Harris, is the regional sales manager at Austen & Blake, told GB News: "Traditionally, a cross pendant symbolises faith, hope, and protection. For many, it represents a connection to one's spiritual beliefs and a reminder of resilience and strength in times of adversity.

"In Meghan’s case, the cross might also be seen as a symbol of unity and peace, reflecting her commitment to humanitarian efforts and her dedication to fostering understanding across cultures. We love that Meghan’s choice of jewellery often carries layers of meaning, and this cross pendant is no exception.”

Prince Harry has a brutal five-word saying about Meghan Markle as a royal experts claims the couple "do not have an equal partnership".

Royal author Quinn told the Mirror: "No one has ever doubted that Harry and Meghan do not have an equal partnership when Harry famously said, 'what Meghan wants Meghan gets,' he neatly summed up the situation.

"Harry has always come across as a lost little boy, overprotected by the Royal Family as a child and then suffering the death of his mother he has always seemed unsure and indecisive, always searching for a strong partner who makes up for his own weakness.

"Meghan is very much that partner. She is ambitious, determined and a real fighter - Harry always tries to fight alongside her, but the battling, complaining Harry we see now did not exist before Meghan's arrival on the scene.

"For now, Harry loves the fact that Meghan gives him some of the backbone he always lacked, but her dominance in the relationship may not always be welcome - what charms us and delights us early on in a relationship doesn't always stand the test of time."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a big disagreement over their future as the Duke feels "a certain amount of regret" over the royal rift, an expert has claimed.

This was sparked by Trooping the Colour on Saturday, which the couple did not attend. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said this would have highlighted to Prince Harry just how much he is missing.

He told The Sun: "I think when it comes to military matters Harry has always taken an interest.

"I think that he does unquestionably view the way the break has occurred with the Royal Family. Which, as I say in my opinion, is the fault of the Sussexes.

"We know they wanted an apology from the Royal Family for the way they were treated when they were senior working members of it. They certainly won't get that. But I do think there will be a certain amount of regret."

Meghan Markle told Prince Harry that she would onyl return to the UK on "one condition", a royal expert has claimed.

The couple haven't returned since 2022, and now it's being said that they won't again until they have a place of their own to stay in and appropriate security.

Speaking to the Mirror, royal author Tom Quinn said: "Meghan has said she’s only prepared to return to England if she and Harry have a place of their own and the security they both feel is essential. Meghan will never return to the UK and stay with her husband‘s relatives."

He added: "If the couple manage to find a permanent home and sort out the security issue they will certainly want to bring their children to the UK, but it’s going to take a lot of diplomacy to get to the point where Archie and Lili are able to develop a genuine and warm relationship with their cousins George, Charlotte and Louis."

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