Royal Family: Meghan Markle brutally skewered after 'delusional' podcast claims

Meghan Markle looked happy as she posed with entrepreneur Emma Grede in new images shared hours after her latest interview was released. The Duchess of Sussex appeared on the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast, where she opened up on various topics, including whether her own podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, will get another season.

In what looks like images taken on the same day as the interview, Meghan was seen posing with the SKIMS founding partner in front of a mirror, while they also posed for selfies and other photos together. In the podcast interview, Meghan said that she has put her own podcast series on pause as she wants to focus on the future of her brand, As Ever and Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.

Lady Gabriella Windsor made a rare public appearance this week after she joined other members of the Royal Family at Royal Ascot. Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter attended Day Two of Royal Ascot on Wednesday and was seen sharing a sweet moment with Zara Tindalal in the royal box as the races went on.

The widow of Thomas Kingston, who died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds following "an adverse reaction to medication" last year in February, looked stunning in a blue Catherine Walker coat dress, which she paired with a colour-matching hat by Philip Treacy. Lady Gabriella, who is not a working royal, was snapped kissing Zara Tindall, as she was joined in the royal box by the likes of the King and Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales's family.

Royal experts have weighed in on Meghan Markle's request that people "tell the truth" about her during her latest podcast appearance with businesswoman Emma Grede. On the podcast, Meghan revealed that she wanted people to "tell the truth" about her when she was asked, "If you could rewrite your public narrative from scratch, is there anything you would do differently?"

On the Sun's Royal Exclusive show, news commentator Samara Gill spoke to the outlet's royal editor Matt Wilkinson. She said: "The fact is she is a constant liar and her whole brand is built on a spin of lies. I don't trust a word that woman says. I think it is very, very low for her to insinuate that we should listen to her truth or that the Royal Family should tell the truth."

King Charles and Queen Camilla led the procession into the Ascot racecourse yesterday to mark the first day of the five-day meet in Berkshire, and they made a telling move by welcoming a new member into the royal fold.

Peter Phillips made his debut with his new girlfriend, Hariett Sperling, riding in the third carriage on the first day of Royal Ascot. The couple have been dating for over a year, but this is the first time the two attended a royal engagement together, which was seemingly royally approved by the King.

At the end of the procession, those in carriages mingled on the race track before heading to the royal suite, where Harriet was warmly welcomed to the royal event by Charles and Camilla.

Zara Tindall turned heads today as she made an appearance at Royal Ascot alongside her husband, Mike Tindall. The Tindalls appeared to be in good spirits as they made their way into the third day, Ladies' Day, of the five-day meet in Berkshire.

They arrived in the fourth carriage of today's royal procession, which included the King and Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne with Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and Princess Beatrice with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Zara looked stunning in a black and white shirt dress by Laura Green and a colour-matching hat. She accessorised the look with a pair of black and pearl earrings by Laurence Coste and a black clutch.

The Duchess of Edinburgh looked breath-taking in a green and white look as she stepped out at Royal Ascot in another radiant ensemble on Thursday. She was pictured wearing an elegant floral inspired look outfit complemented by striking millinery.

The Duchess was seen pictured with her husband, Prince Edward, riding in the second royal carriage on the same day that they are celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary. They were joined by the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. Their carriage followed behind King Charles and Queen Camilla, who were accompanied by the Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury.

Princess Beatrice looked dazzling today as she arrived at Royal Ascot alongside other members of the Royal Family. The 36-year-old was all smiles as she arrived in the third carriage of the royal procession, joined by her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Beatrice looked glamorous in a yellow dress with blue flowers by Monique Lhuillier and a white fascinator. Edo looked equally dapper in a morning suit and tie alongside a top hat.

King Philippe of Belgium has opened up about whether he will abdicate or not in a rare new interview. The Belgian monarch, 65, appeared in a new video posted by the country's royal palace on social media and answered various questions from members of the public.

One of the questions he received was whether he would carry on working or whether he would step down, so his daughter, 23-year-old Princess Elisabeth, could take on his role. Philippe ascended to the Belgian throne in 2013, aged 53, when his own father, King Albert II, abdicated due to health reasons.

Prince William is set for a busy week of royal engagements next week as part of London Climate Action Week. In his role as President and Founder of The Earthshot Prize and as Founder of The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife, the Prince of Wales, 42, will attend events at the climate festival that aim to focus on how nature and the climate can be improved.

Prince William’s first engagement at the climate festival will take place on June 24, when the future King will take part in the “Leading With Impact” event, which will be hosted by The Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The sporting competition for veterans, founded by Prince Harry, has expressions of interest from six nations, including Ukraine, to stage the tournament in 2029. Other cities and regions which have put forward proposals are: Aalborg in Denmark; the Veneto Region in Italy; Abuja, Nigeria; Daejeon, South Korea; and San Diego in the US.

The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport competition for wounded and sick veterans and currently serving military personnel. Despite what the Invictus Games describe "complex ongoing geopolitical challenges," they add that Ukraine put forward a "compelling" case to host the games in the nation's capital, Kyiv.

Royal Ascot has just released the carriage list for the third day of the event. The King and Queen will be joined in the first carriage by the Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury with a host of royal faces sitting in the subsequent carriages.

This includes Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Mike and Zara Tindall and Princess Beatrice.

A royal has made her first appearance again this week since suffering a horror injury earlier this month. Princess Catharina-Amalia, first-in-line to the Dutch throne, stepped out on Wednesday with her arm in a sling, alongside her father King Willem-Alexander, 58, to attend the presentation of a new standard to the Princess Catharina-Amalia Hussar Regiment at the Prince Bernhard Barracks in Amersfoort.

The royal outing, which saw her father inspect the troops and deliver a speech, comes just eight days after the princess had surgery on her broken upper arm at the UMC Utrecht. The injury came about after Catharina-Amalia, 21, fell off her horse earlier this month.

The Prince of Wales travelled to Norwich on Thursday to visit an Earthshot Prize Finalist along with a very special guest. Joining forces with actress and Earthshot Prize Council member, Cate Blanchett, Prince William visited Colorifix, a UK-based biotechnology which creates sustainable dye for clothing.

When they arrived, the duo toured the company's laboratories and were taken through each stage of the dye process. While there, the prince and Ms Blanchett were shown how Colorifix can identify the DNA code that produces the pigment and how the dye liquid is attached to the fabric before hearing about how the process saves water, energy, and carbon emissions at every step.

While Princess Kate did not attend Royal Ascot yesterday, royal fans were delighted to see her mum Carole Middleton take to the stands with the royals. As well as being spotted sharing a hug with her son-in-law Prince William, 42, Carole was also seen watching the races with King Charles, 76.

Although Carole and the rest of the Middleton family are often invited to major events, such as the King’s Coronation in 2023, it isn’t often you see them enjoying a good laugh with the monarch. However, this was exactly what Carole did yesterday, as she was seen engaged in conversation with her daughter’s father-in-law.

Peter Phillips and Samuel Chatto could be the next two members of the Royal Family to tie the knot with their respective partners. Peter, who is Princess Anne's only son, has been dating Harriet Sperling since last year.

Harriet, who is a pediatric nurse, made her official debut with the Royal Family on June 17 - a major honour from the King to his nephew and his girlfriend. The 45-year-old travelled in the carriage procession alongside Peter. The 47-year-old royal was previously married to Autumn Phillips. Autumn is the mother of his two teenage daughters, 14-year-old Savannah and 13-year-old Isla.

Prince William sent Royal Family fans into frenzy yesterday as he was seen sharing a sweet moment with one of his cousins at Royal Ascot. The Prince of Wales, who attended the event without his wife Princess Kate after she pulled out last minute, seemed pleased to see his royal relatives at the event.

After being part of the royal carriage procession with King Charles and Queen Camilla, William, 42, took to the royal box where he was seen sweetly greeting his cousin Zara Tindall. The prince seemed delighted to see her, giving her a kiss on the cheek before putting a loving hand on her shoulder. The sweet interaction has sent royal fans into a frenzy, with many commenting on just how sweet their bond is.

Prince Edward is set to jet overseas solo next week to spend seven days in Canada, Buckingham Palace has said. The Duke of Edinburgh, 61, will carry out a number of royal engagements in the country from June 25 until July 2, visiting several different areas.

As reported by GB News, Edward - who will be making the trip without his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh - will visit Prince Edward Island, Toronto and Ottawa.

Princess Kate pulled out of Royal Ascot yesterday as she continues to prioritise her health following her cancer diagnosis last year. Having completed her treatment last September, Kensington Palace made it clear that she would gradually return to royal duties.

Sources insist that yesterday's last-minute change to the royal guest list was no cause for alarm and that the publication of the first carriage list, which included the Princess, was simply an error, as the Palace had informed the racecourse that she would not be attending.

Meghan Markle has dropped a major hint that Netflix has a lot of control and power over her As Ever brand. The Duchess of Sussex, who is in a partnership with the streaming giant, appeared on the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast this week, when she spoke about the team behind her lifestyle brand.

Talking to Grede, Meghan, 43, revealed that Netflix has “an entire team devoted” to As Ever with around 80 staff members. She then says that her own personal team is “small and mighty”, and made up of “savvy women”.

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie are celebrating 26 years of marriage today. The couple tied the knot on June 19, 1999, and now share two children - Lady Louise Windsor, 21, and James, Earl of Wessex, 17.

As they celebrate 26 years of wedded bliss, the couple now appears stronger than ever after anything but a smooth ride and have increasingly become two of the most popular royals. Known for their low-key approach to royal life, the pair have opted to live a life majorly away from the spotlight—although they are never shy in elevating their roles within the monarchy.

Prince William looked "sad and subdued" without his wife, Princess Kate, by his side during day two of Royal Ascot this afternoon, as a leading body langauge expert analysed his appearance at the prestigious racing event in Berkshire.

Confusion was sparked earlier on Wednesday when Royal Ascot released the names of those who would be riding in the four carriages which make up the Royal Procession. The Princess of Wales was on the list of those attending, but Kensington Palace soon issued a statement to confirm that this was not the case.

Meghan Markle appeared to take a swipe at the Firm during her latest podcast appearance, in an episode that was released on Tuesday. The 43-year-old, who officially joined the Royal Family after marrying Prince Harry in 2018, took on her second podcast appearance within the past month.

Host Emma Grede asked Meghan, who stepped down from royal duties alongside Harry in 2020, what she would do "if you could rewrite your public narrative from scratch". In what appeared to be a dig at the royals, she replied: "Yes, I would ask people to tell the truth."

Prince Andrew may no longer be a working royal, but it turns out he does still have a part to play in the inner circle of royal life. After being involved in a number of scandals over the last few years, including being accused of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre - claims he has always denied - the Duke of York has been seen less and less in public with the Royal Family.

This year alone, Andrew has only been seen with his royal relatives in public once, when he arrived for an Easter Sunday church service in Windsor. However, it seems that while his public royal appearances are very few and far between, this is not the case behind closed doors.

Prince Harry is said to have had a change of heart and is now "happy" for pictures of his children to be shown to the world - but for one heartbreaking reason. Speaking of the royal, an insider close to the duke revealed that Harry is hoping that his father will see pictures of his two youngest grandchildren and see what "he is missing [out on]".

King Charles is thought to have only had one meeting with his granddaughter Lilibet, who recently celebrated her fourth birthday, in 2022. Despite being born in the UK in 2019, Archie - now aged six - is said to have spent very limited time with his paternal grandfather.

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