Prince Harry and Meghan's brutal 'zero chance' warning over next move

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have "no foreseeable way" in which they'll be welcomed back into the royal fold, an expert claims.

By Sophia PapamavroudiLauren Welch, Royal Reporter based in London

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been issued a dire warning (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were warned over their emerging business strategy by a royal commentator who claimed there is "zero chance" the couple will ever reconcile with the Royal Family.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been making a life of themselves in the US since stepping down as working members of the Firm in 2020, however, their ventures have been mostly linked to their royal ties in one way or another.

Now US journalist and author Christopher Andersen claimed the Sussex pair have "have drifted so far out to sea" that there is "no foreseeable way" in which they'll be welcomed back into the royal fold.

He told Fox News: "Even if Harry was to throw himself at the king’s feet and beg for forgiveness – which Harry is not about to do – the best he could hope for would be crumbs from the royal table, and the sort of grudging acceptance that is currently being afforded to Harry’s disgraced uncle, Prince Andrew."

Mr Andersen added: "If Harry and Meghan are determined to monetise their titles, then they’ll just be digging that hole deeper and deeper. But if they simply use their California-centric celebrity to build their brand and steer clear of overtly capitalising on the Sussex name and Windsor connection – well, everybody has a right to make a living.

"Even then, there would still be acrimony – and zero chance of Harry getting back into the king’s and William’s good graces."

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Prince William celebrates 42nd birthday today and here's 11 handsome pictures of him

Prince William, the heir to the throne, is celebrating his 42nd birthday today, June 21.

William Arthur Philip Louis was born at was born at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital to his parents, the now-King Charles and the late Princess Diana.

His birth seemingly had a profound effect on his father, with a letter to his second cousin the Countess of Mountbatten of Burma revealing this.

The then-Prince of Wales wrote: "The arrival of our small son has been an astonishing experience and one that has meant more to me than I ever could have imagined. I am so thankful I was beside Diana's bedside the whole time because I felt as though I'd shared deeply in the process of birth and as a result was rewarded by seeing a small creature who belonged to us even though he seemed to belong to everyone else as well."

Now a father and husband himself, William's popularity has increased beyond measure. Here, Express.co.uk marks his special day by sharing 11 handsome pictures of the royal heir.

Prince William aged 18 (Image: GETTY)

King Charles and Queen Camilla set to skip New Zealand during tour down under

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to skip New Zealand during their tour down under in October, it has been confirmed.

The King and Queen Camilla will still, however, visit both Australia and Samoa.

King Charles and Queen Camilla set to skip a visit to New Zealand (Image: GETTY)

Prince William delights Charlotte, George and Louis with very special Taylor Swift treat

Prince William is spending the evening of his 42nd birthday with his three children at Taylor Swift's first show in London tonight.

It has been confirmed that William has taken Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, to see the Eras tour at Wembley Stadium.

Prince William is at Wembley Stadium this evening with his children (Image: KENSINGTON PALACE/GETTY)

Prince William and Princess Kate make bold decision on Charlotte and Louis's future

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will likely be "encouraged to not become working royals" under radical plans to change the future of the monarchy.

According to The Daily Mail, this is due to the disastrous impact on the family of Prince Harry's exit as a working royal in 2020.

Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte with their parents earlier this month (Image: GETTY)

Rarely seen royal introduces his new girlfriend to King Charles with loved-up display

Peter Phillips appeared to have introduced his new girlfriend to the Royal Family, including King Charles.

Just weeks after their romance was confirmed, the loved-up couple made their Royal Ascot debut after being pictured at the parade ring.

Peter Phillips pictured with his new girlfriend today (Image: PA)

Prince William's transition from 'out of place' to confident is all down to Princess Kate

Prince William's character has transformed from feeling "out of place" to a confident heir to the throne, a body language expert has claimed. And, the praise for this change has been directed towards Princess Kate.

Body language expert Darren Stanton analysed the Prince of Wales's behaviour and claimed that ‌he has "found his feet" within the Royal family, and is "capable of taking anything on".

Kate and William pictured on June 15 (Image: GETTY)

Nine things you may have missed from Prince William's birthday photo

Prince William has marked his 42nd birthday today by sharing a sweet new picture with his three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.

The adorable photo shows William leaping in the air with George, Charlotte and Louis.

In the second picture of the family released in June, all four of them are holding hands as they jump on Holkham beach with huge smiles on their faces.

William, who is next in line to the throne, and his children are all dressed casual, with the new image shot close by to the family's Norfolk home.

Prince William pictured with his children (Image: KENSINGTON PALACE)

Meghan Markle skewered as her 'desperate' decision blasted as 'something else'

A royal commentator has hit out at Meghan Markle for attempting to overshadow the Princess of Wales's return to public life and King Charles's Trooping the Colour celebrations by launching dog biscuits a raspberry jam in what was labelled a "very Meghan-esque" and "desperate" move.

Last Saturday's celebrations for the King's birthday saw Princess Kate make a reappearance after six months of being off the radar following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Meghan has been blasted for her 'desperate' move earlier this month (Image: GETTY)

Real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made 'clumsy' Princess Kate blunder revealed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were severely criticised by royal experts over the timing of their latest move which coincided with Princess Kate's first public appearance after months at Trooping the Colour.

The Princess of Wales warmed the hearts of the nation last Saturday when she appeared alongside the rest of the royals to celebrate King Charles's second official birthday after she announced her attendance and gave a health update the day before.

Harry and Meghan pictured back in May (Image: GETTY)

Royal Family spark Taylor Swift fan frenzy with one brilliant gesture

The Royal Family have shared an unusual video to their social media platforms this afternoon, as they appear to welcome US singer Taylor Swift to the capital.

The two-minute clip shows today's Changing The Guard, with the Palace band playing a rendition of Taylor's popular song 'Shake it Off'.

The royals have welcomed Taylor Swift to London (Image: Instagram/theroyalfamily)

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King Charles 'scored own goal' with one very bold action against Prince Harry and Meghan

King Charles must "feel like he scored an own goal" as he "didn't think about the consequences" when kicking Prince Harry and Meghan Markle out of Frogmore Cottage, a royal commentator has claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were ordered to evict the property in Windsor back in early 2023 after Harry released his bombshell memoir, Spare, in a move which essentially left them with no base in the UK.

Harry and Meghan as well as their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have not travelled back to the duke's home country as a family since 2022, when they attended the late Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Now royal author Tom Quinn touched down on the King's relationship with his grandchildren and said the monarch's move caused a "huge amount of resentment" from the Sussex camp.

Harry, Meghan and King Charles

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has no base in the UK anyore (Image: Getty)

Royal fans issue same complaint as Duchess Sophie turns heads at Royal Ascot

Duchess Sophie looked every inch the royal she is on Day Three of Royal Ascot on Thursday.

The Duchess of Edinburgh looked stunning in Suzannah London x Marieluise Bantel's Trixie floor-length silk shirt dress in a cream colour with a floral pattern (£2,190) and a pair of cream pointy heels.

She stylishly accessorised her look with a striking bespoke Jane Taylor hat in baby pink (£1,945) and Sophie Habsburg's Minuit clutch in burgundy red (£242).

However, royal fans were divided on Sophie's latest outfit, with several of them disapproving of the dress' length.

Duchess Sophie

Duchess Sophie turned heads on Day Three of Royal Ascot (Image: Getty)

The pretty UK beach loved by Prince William and King Charles for sweet reason

King Charles and Prince William are particularly fond of this beautiful UK beach that Queen Elizabeth II also reportedly had a secret entrance to.

Holkham Beach in Norfolk is close to the Sandringham estate, where the royals stay during Christmas and New Year's Eve, and has been featured in many famous snaps of the family. But the beach itself packs many memories of King Charles and his childhood.

And it's now thought Prince William is making the stunning stretch a treasured place for his family, thanks to their several visits and picture opportunities.

Holkham Beach in Norfolk

Holkham Beach in Norfolk (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle skewered as her 'desperate' decision blasted as 'something else'

A royal commentator has hit out at Meghan Markle for attempting to overshadow the Princess of Wales's return to public life and King Charles's Trooping the Colour celebrations by launching dog biscuits a raspberry jam in what was labelled a "very Meghan-esque" and "desperate" move.

Royal pundit Lizzie Cundy blasted the timing of Meghan's move, calling it "desperate" and "something else".

She told GBN America: "The whole world was watching to see Princess Kate and how incredibly stunning, fragrant and beautiful she looked. We hadn’t seen her for seven months. We’ve been so worried about her.

"The sad thing was that Meghan, four hours before Trooping the Colour, is launching dog biscuits which is really something else."

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle was savaged by a royal commentator (Image: Getty)

King Charles is Prince Harry's 'only chance of royal return' for key reason

Prince Harry was warned that "time is running out" by a royal commentator who urged him to act while King Charles is still monarch if he ever wants to be welcomed back into the royal fold.

The Duke of Sussex has been estranged from the Royal Family ever since he and wife Meghan Markle quit their royal duties and moved to the US in 2020.

Harry's rift with the Firm, particularly with his brother, Prince William, has been deepening ever more since their sensational departure, particularly after the pair made a series of bombshell claims about the royals.

While it is understood that Harry wants to reconcile with his family and father, the two feuding brothers' relationship is still considered 'frosty' and they are not 'on speaking terms'.

Now a royal commentator has suggested that if Harry ever wants to come back to the Royal Family, he needs to do it before his brother becomes King, as William is likely never going to "let him" resume his duties in any capacity in the future.

Prince Harry and charles

Prince Harry 'needs to' act now if he wants to come back to the Royal Family, says expert (Image: Getty)

Princess Kate's adorable nine-word birthday message to Prince William

The Princess of Wales sent a heartfelt nine-word message to her husband, Prince William, on his 42nd birthday.

Kensington Palace has shared a new picture of the heir to the throne with his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

William's latest snap was taken by the Princess of Wales, who accompanied the picture with a sweet nine-word caption: "Happy birthday Papa, we all love you so much! Cx."

Princess Kate and William with their children

Princess Kate sent her husband a very special message today (Image: Getty)

Prince William shares new birthday photo with George, Charlotte and Louis taken by Kate

Prince William's 42nd birthday has been marked with the release of a new family photo, taken by Princess Kate in Norfolk last month.

The adorable photo shows the Prince of Wales leaping in the air with his three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six. All four of them are holding hands as they jump on the beach.

Kate wrote a message to accompany the new picture, which read: "Happy birthday Papa, we all love you so much! Cx."

Prince William and his children

Prince William posed for a photo with his children (Image: Kensington Palace)

Prince William's birthday tributes led by King Charles with adorable throwback picture

The Royal Family have wished Prince William a very happy birthday as the heir to the throne celebrates his 42nd birthday today.

Taking to social media, the official account of the Firm shared an adorable throwback picture of the King holding the Prince of Wales when he was just a few months old.

The sweet black and white image shows Charles beaming at his firstborn son.

Accompanying the picture read a short message: "Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales!"

Prince William

Prince William is celebrating his 42nd birthday today (Image: Getty)

Real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made 'clumsy' Princess Kate blunder revealed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were severely criticised by royal experts over the timing of their latest move which coincided with Princess Kate's first public appearance after months at Trooping the Colour.

The Princess of Wales warmed the hearts of the nation last Saturday when she appeared alongside the rest of the royals to celebrate King Charles's second official birthday after she announced her attendance and gave a health update the day before.

But just hours before Kate's reappearance, Nacho Figueras, a polo player and friend of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex posted pictures of the latest products he got sent from Meghan's new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard - a jar of raspberry jam and dog biscuits.

Now another group of royal experts has slammed the timing of the move, dubbing it "clumsy" and "embarrassing" - with one suggesting that Meghan is to blame.

Harry and meghan with princess kate

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a 'problem' with their marketing strategy, says expert (Image: Getty)

Prince William jokes about worst gift he’s ever given that Kate won't let him forget

Prince William joked about the worst gift he’s ever given that Kate, the Princess of Wales won't let him forget, it was a particularly humorous and endearing gift that showcased his playful side - a pair of binoculars.

According to William, he found it to be a "really romantic" gesture, though Kate was initially perplexed by the unconventional present.

Back in 2020, the heir to the throne appeared on the BBC's "That Peter Crouch Podcast" where he discussed the early days of his and Kate's relationship.

Prince William once gave Princess Kate

Prince William once gave Princess Kate a present she will never forget (Image: Getty)

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Prince William's future plans for monarchy revealed as he's set to make one bold move

Prince William may follow King Charles's decision when it comes to Royal Family balcony appearances, it has been claimed, by only allowing 'working royals' to participate in major royal events.

Royal commentator Richard Eden reported a friend of the Prince of Wales claimed the royal is in "full agreement" with the King about a "slimmed-down monarchy".

The expert opinion has been shared following His Majesty's official birthday celebration at Trooping the Colour on June 15, when all working members of the Royal Family stood on the balcony to watch the RAF flypast.

Prince William

Prince William may follow his father's plans on royal balcony appearances (Image: Getty)

Zara Tindall sparks fan frenzy in gorgeous blue dress as Mike cheekily squeezes her bum

Zara Tindall stole the show on June 20, looking like a modern-day Cinderella for the third day of Royal Ascot.

She showcased her elegance in a Rebecca Vallance Juliana puff-sleeve dress.

The outfit had puffed sleeves, detailed braided trims and offered a waist-cinching silhouette.

It was also smartly tailored with a belt and a plait around the neckline. In a stylish decision, Zara chose to pin her platinum blonde hair into a glamorous up-do.

zara and mike walking

Zara Tindall turned heads on Day three of Royal Ascot (Image: Getty)

Prince William celebrates 42nd birthday today and here's 11 handsome pictures of him

Prince William, the heir to the throne, is celebrating his 42nd birthday today, June 21.

William Arthur Philip Louis was born at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital to his parents, the now-King Charles and the late Princess Diana.

Now a father and husband himself, William's popularity has increased beyond measure. Here, Express.co.uk marks his special day by sharing 11 handsome pictures of the royal heir.

Prince William

Prince William turns 42 (Image: Getty)

Angry King Charles 'puts pressure' on Prince Harry to settle William 'feud' without Meghan

A Royal expert has suggested that Princes Harry and William could be on the brink of mending their strained relationship, under the influence of King Charles.

Royal commentator and author Tom Quinn claims the Duke of Sussex is being urged by his father to secure a UK residence, enabling the monarch to spend more time with his grandchildren, Archie and Lillibet.

Mr Quinn also hinted at the possibility of a reunion between the feuding brothers in the UK. However, he doubts Meghan Markle would accompany her husband due to her past negative experiences with the Royal Family.

Brothers Prince Harry and Prince William

Brothers Prince Harry and Prince William are thought to be estranged from one another (Image: Getty)

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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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