Prince Harry and Meghan accused of 'trying to buy public respect'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly upset the Queen with their decision to name their daughter Lilibet, after her family nickname.

Royal protocol dictates members of the Royal Family usually share their baby's name with the monarch before going public with it.

Author Robert Hardman cited a member of the late Queen's household in his book Charles III: New King, New Court. The Inside Story, where he stated: "One privately recalled that Elizabeth II had been 'as angry as I'd ever seen her' in 2021 after the Sussexes announced she had given them her blessing to call their baby daughter 'Lilibet'."

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King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Holyrood Garden Party this evening as part of Holyrood Week in Scotland.

They were joined by other senior members of the Royal Family, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh.

Here Express.co.uk takes a look at some of the best pictures from the event.

The decision to award Prince Harry the Pat Tillman Award has received so much backlash that ESPN have issued a statement to defend their decision.

A petition has even begun urging the sporting channel to rethink their decision.

ESPN said in a statement: "ESPN, with the support of the Tillman Foundation, is honouring Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, specifically for the work of The Invictus Games Foundation as it celebrates its 10th year promoting healing through the power of sport for military service members and veterans around the world.

"While we understand not everyone will agree with all honorees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating."

Queen Elizabeth was left in "turmoil" over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to leave the Royal Family, according to a source.

Her feelings were summed up with a simple yet devastating eight-word response as she told a royal insider: "I don't want to think about it anymore."

An extract of the new book 'The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown' was published in Vanity Fair, in which the insider said: " She was very hurt and told me, 'I don’t know, I don’t care, and I don’t want to think about it anymore'."

Princess Beatrice has paid tribute to her "inspiring" mother Sarah Ferguson, who has faced both breast cancer and malignant melanoma in the past year.

She told OK! magazine: "My mum is always inspiring and inspiring me. She's one of the people that whenever life throws something really hard at you, she turns back to being one of the most joyful individuals.

"I think what she's been through in the last year, it really made a lot of people get checked. She's really kind of come through the other side and it's just so wonderful."

Prince Harry being nominated for the Pat Tillman Award has been slammed as the "most embarrassing" thing by a US-based royal expert.

Speaking on TalkTV, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield said: "This [Pat Tillman] was a man that truly lived a life of service which is what Harry and Megan promised us when they left the British Royal Family."

She added that people are "having a hard time" putting the two men "in the same category".

Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard has yet to launch any products for the public to buy.

Branding expert Lucie Green told Fabulous Magazine about why this could be happening.

She said: "I imagine the pop-ups and the seeding, and a series of dinners will continue until some kind of official launch.

"It could be that she's still courting investment. If the brand is direct to consumer, versus wholesale, there will need to be a substantial marketing budget for consumer acquisition."

Princess Kate is a huge fan of Wimbledon and of playing tennis, however she has admitted that she felt she had to "give up".

She explained her position in a five-word statement, referring to her commitment to her family.

When asked why she stopped playing Kate replied: "I've got lots of babies."

There has been speculation over whether Kate may attend Wimbledon this year.

Prince Harry will not be part of Prince William's efforts to continue their mother Princess Diana's work.

Her former butler Paul Burrell said that her life and the difference she made around the world was "cut short" and that now "Harry and William's passions take over".

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie he said: "Both of them in their own way, want to continue Diana's work and finish that legacy.

"That's their passion, I have to admire them both to continue along their mother's path. But I don't agree with Harry's way of doing it."

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Prince William's "last-minute text to Prince Harry" sparked a royal ceasefire in the aftermath of the late Queen's death.

The pair have been estranged for several years now but they shocked the world with a temporary truce two years ago.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the warring brothers and their wives presented a united front for the public.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to view floral tributes and meet members of the public who had gathered to pay their respects.

While many theories about the surprise walkabout were circulated at the time, it soon emerged that Prince William had sent a final-hour text to Prince Harry inviting him and Meghan Markle to join him and Kate on the Long Walk in Windsor.

Princess Kate is said to be "separated" from Prince Harry, with "no sign of a bridge" to repair their relationship.

That is according to royal biographer Emily Andrews, who says Kate's family have rallied around her while she goes through cancer treatment.

However, while Kate was making her first public appearance at Trooping the Colour last month, her brother-in-law, the Duke of Sussex, was not present.

A secret letter has revealed the late Queen Elizabeth II considered it "imperative" that her grandson, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle kept "effective" security after stepping down as senior working royals, court documents have shown.

The late Queen's most senior aide told a Home Office committee that keeping the Sussexes safe was of "paramount importance" to Queen Elizabeth and her family.

After the famous 'Sandringham Summit' Sir Edward Young wrote to Sir Mark Sedwill, the then Cabinet Secretary, to explain what had been decided.

The letter which appeared in court documents last December, according to the Telegraph, revealed Sir Edward, who wrote on behalf of the Palace made the case for Harry's continued "effective security" after leaving the Royal Family.

Princess Beatrice was all smiles as she attended the street artist Mr Brainwash’s art presentation at Jack Barclay Bentley on Monday in London.

The Princess of York looked stunning in an ecru long floral printed dress by the Kooples (£410), which she paired with Kurt Geiger's Alyx 2 beige leather court shoes.

Eugenie kept her hair simple and let it down in relaxed waves, while she also sported minimal and dainty jewellery.

She also kept her make-up fresh and glamorous by opting for a dark and shimmery eyeshadow and natural-looking lips and cheeks.

Royal fans seemed to approve of Eugenie's latest style choice, with many commenting on how much they "loved" the dress.

Frogmore Cottage remains empty, one year after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially left the five-bedroom property.

While King Charles is widely reported to be trying to get Prince Andrew to move into the Windsor residence, a commentator noted the emptiness of the house is "symbolic".

Appearing on the Royal Report programme on Sky News Australia, writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue said: "There is something symbolic about the fact that that house remains empty.

"People are saying this is representative of everything that could have been with Harry and Meghan and how they could have contributed to the Royal Family, but there are also questions about whether actually it was ever meant to be."

The Prince of Wales's selfie with Taylor Swift proves Prince William and Princess Kate are "triple-A celebs", as a "new Royal Family" emerges, a royal expert has claimed.

William went viral on social media on Friday, June 21, after he was spotted attending the US superstar's first concert at London's Wembley Stadium on his birthday, joined by his two eldest children, Prince George, 10 and Princess Charlotte, nine.

Later, Travis and Jason talked on their podcast about how it was an "absolute delight" to meet the royals, with Travis stressing: "Obviously we're backstage meeting him, he was there with little George and Charlotte. They were an absolute delight to meet. Wasn't sure if I was supposed to bow to them, curtsy, be an American idiot and shake their hand."

Now a royal expert touched down on how significant this meeting was for the Prince and Princess of Wales's image.

Lewis Hamilton was once banned from the Royal Box at the Wimbledon final after he turned up not wearing a shirt and tie, while Pippa Middleton and her mother Carole Middleton were also once relegated to standard seats when they arrived too late.

There are 74 seats situated in a prime location on Centre Court that is reserved for the royal family and special guests.

Over the years there have been a host of well-known faces taking in the action at Wimbledon, with Catherine, the Princess of Wales, pictured in the Royal Box the most over the years.

However, things didn't exactly go to plan for the royal's younger sister Pippa and their mother Carole in 2017.

King Charles's latest Highgrove product has hit the shelves just hours after rumours regarding Meghan Markle's latest product sold under American Riviera Orchard were circulating online.

The King has launched his organic Highgrove Royal Estate Honey, which costs a whooping £25 for a 350g jar.

According to Highgrove, the latest and "beautifully delicate" honey from the monarch's private estate is "ideal" for toasts and breakfast treats.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's costly upkeep of their lavish home in Montecito, California, has been analysed by a real estate expert who described the property as similar to a "small boutique hotel".

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved into their dream mansion shortly after quitting the Royal Family and moving to the US in 2020.

Harry and Meghan's Montecito luxury abode boasts a total of five acres of land, featuring nine bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a pool and a tennis court, as well as extensive gardens and its own chicken coop which the couple have named "Archie’s Chick Inn".

Now a real estate expert has touched down on the running costs of the huge £12million home, claiming that it must cost thousands of pounds every year just to look after it.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not shown any interest in being working royals, but if that were to change, it would take a lot of work to win over the public.

It seems like things have quieted down when it comes to Spare and the six-part Netflix series - which led to their popularity plummeting in the UK - but there are still hurt feelings.

GB News presenter Cameron Walker talked about the possibility of Harry and Meghan making their return to the Royal Family as working royals and that it would go beyond King Charles because Harry and Meghan “consistently poll at the bottom.”

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Prince Harry has been accused by one royal commentator of "leaving a life of service to chase fame in Hollywood".

It comes as some people are furious over the Duke of Sussex's recent award nomination for a prestigious award in the US.

Speaking on TalkTV, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield said: "This [Pat Tillman] was a man that truly lived a life of service which is what Harry and Megan promised us when they left the British Royal Family.

"In contrast, Harry left a life of service to chase fame, to chase money in Hollywood, so a lot of people are having a hard time putting these two men in the same category."

Meghan Markle is set to enjoy "luck and success" financially, according to celebrity astrologer Inbaal Honigman, who has revealed what members of the Royal Family can expect the coming months to bring.

It has already been a big year for the Duchess of Sussex in her professional life, as she has announced a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media. She and Prince Harry are also working on two new TV shows for Netflix.

In March, she also launched her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which is set to stock products from homeware to pet food to strawberry jam.

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Ms Honigman foresaw for Meghan: "Luck and success on the financial side, Meghan is offered a great financial deal for some very easy work of promoting an entertainment destination."

Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles were the centre of attention leading up to their Royal wedding, yet she hinted at issues before they tied the knot.

The young Lady Diana Spencer captured the hearts of the nation during her engagement interviews before her marriage on July 29, 1981. With her grace, charm, and wit, she quickly became a favourite among Royal fans.

But in the days leading up to her wedding with the now-King Charles, Diana's facade slipped at a pre-wedding party, hinting that not everything was perfect in their relationship.

EXCLUSIVE: A royal expert pinpointed Emperor Naruhito's "most poignant moment" during his visit to the UK last week.

The Japanese Emperor visited Britain for three days and before returning to Japan he took a moment to pay his respects to the late Queen.

He made a private visit to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle and laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband.

Now Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, royal expert and commentator, said of the moment: "The most poignant moment was The Emperor's private visit to St. George's Chapel, Windsor to lay a wreath on the tomb of the late Queen."

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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