Meghan slammed for 'breathtaking hypocrisy' after awkward moment

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According to Prince Harry, his aunt Sarah Ferguson offered to give Meghan Markle a helping hand with one huge royal milestone before she married into the family.

The Duke of Sussex revealed all about the historic moment in his bombshell 2023 memoir, Spare.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet joined Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at an outing in Los Angeles for their Archewell Foundation earlier this week.

The young royals were pictured in an array of pictures posted on Meghan's Instagram story on Wednesday.

Princess Catherine is known to enjoy keeping things normal at home, and this includes her getting stuck in cooking meals for her husband and three children.

In 2019, Catherine also revealed that she also likes to include Prince George and Princess Charlotte - who were four and six at the time - in the kitchen.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor would be "crushed" if his ex-wife "found someone new", a source has claimed after reports that Sarah Ferguson is "never going to give up on love".

The disgraced royal married Sarah in 1986, before the former couple officially divorced in 1996.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have to follow an unusual royal Christmas rule which prevents them opening their present on Christmas Day.

In his controversial memoir Spare, Prince Harry revealed how the children open their gifts on Christmas Eve, in a nod to the family’s Anglo-Saxon heritage.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not the only members of the Royal Family to have joined Oprah Winfrey for a tell-all interview, as Sarah Ferguson has also done so on numerous occasions.

As claims continue to emerge that the former Duchess is gearing up to share her side of the story in a memoir or in an explosive interview, what has she said before?

After causing one of the biggest royal scandals in living memory, it seems Andrew could still have one more card up his sleeve.

Despite reports that Andrew has assured his brother, King Charles, that he won't "pull a Harry" and pen an explosive memoir similar to Spare, it seems he could make a small fortune if he did so.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are likely to be the two royals who have been most impacted by the fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's connection to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

It has been reported that King Charles is still hoping that his nieces will be able to take on more royal duties in the future, with one insider recently stating that they are "kind, hardworking and want to help if they can".

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not the only members of the Royal Family to have joined Oprah Winfrey for a tell-all interview, as Sarah Ferguson has also done so on numerous occasions. As claims continue to emerge that the former Duchess is gearing up to share her side of the story in a memoir or in an explosive interview, what has she said before?

Local residents in Norfolk have written to the council to complain about King Charles's plan to build a giant slurry pit in the fields near his Sandringham home. The proposed lagoon, which would be the size of four Olympic swimming pools, has prompted fury among locals who have now aired their fears for the project. Speaking about their concerns regarding how the pit could impact the health of schoolchildren and the elderly, as well as its potential impact on tourism in the area, a number of people who live near the King's Estate have objected to King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council.

Christmas has arrived at Dumfries House, with glittering decorations, over a dozen Christmas trees and festive garlands strung throughout the 18th-century mansion, transforming it into a magical winter wonderland. Visitors will be able to view the decorations at Christmas events, including candlelit tours, and festive feasts and banquets - and I got a sneak preview this week.

The Prince and Princess of Wales reached out to offer their congratulations to Robert Irwin after he was crowned the champion of Dancing With the Stars in the US, along with his dance partner, Witney Carson. Prince William is especially close with Robert, who is the son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, through their work with the Earthshot Prize. Robert is an ambassador for William's environmental prize but was unable to attend the awards ceremony in Brazil this year owing to his commitments to the show in the US.

After causing one of the biggest royal scandals in living memory, it seems Andrew could still have one more card up his sleeve. Despite reports that Andrew has assured his brother, King Charles, that he won't "pull a Harry" and pen an explosive memoir similar to Spare, it seems he could make a small fortune if he did so. With Prince Harry being given £15million to share his side of the story in 2023, the Daily Mail has suggested Andrew could receive as much as £25million for putting pen to paper. The paper quoted a literary agent, saying: “We’re looking at maybe £25 million. With the right ghost-writer asking him the right questions, we could see the history of the House of Windsor completely rewritten with what he knows. He’s a time-bomb waiting to explode.”

Police are probing why willow trees planted as part of Prince William's reforestation project were deliberately poisoned. The trees are located in a fenced enclosure on an area of common land and a site of special scientific interest, known as the Forest of Dartmoor, on Duchy of Cornwall land. Willows had been chosen to prevent the erosion of the site's peaty soils and reduce flood risk. However, these trees have been singled out and attacked. They are believed to have been killed with a herbicide, which experts believe to be glyphosate. A Natural England spokesperson told The Guardian that an investigation had been launched.

Meghan Markle has been brutally nicknamed “Salmonella Sussex” after social media users pointed out a major hygiene error in the Duchess of Sussex's latest social media post. Meghan shared her Thanksgiving preparations with her fans, which included a video of her seasoning a turkey. She can be seen stuffing the bird before applying pepper and herbs and grating a little citrus zest on the turkey, which sits on a large ovenproof dish. The video did not go down well with fans online, as they quickly noted that Meghan left her jewellery on while handling the raw turkey.

It's not unusual for the youngest of Queen Elizabeth’s children to take a unique approach to cake cutting, but earlier this week the Duke of Edinburgh took it to the next level. During his royal visit to Ghana, Edward enthusiastically cut a massive cake in a celebration prepared by the British High Commission. Taking to the stage as the host of the event could be heard counting down from six over a microphone, the prince appeared on great form as he waved the knife high in the air and then throwing his hand down to slice it as soon as zero was announced. He quickly cut through the cake and immediately waved the knife in the air as the crowd cheered. Smiling as everyone around him cheered, Edward couldn’t resist tasting a bit of the frosting.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are likely to be the two royals who have been most impacted by the fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's connection to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It has been reported that King Charles is still hoping that his nieces will be able to take on more royal duties in the future, with one insider recently stating that they are "kind, hardworking and want to help if they can". Beatrice and Eugenie are currently not working members of the Royal Family, as they balance successful careers, motherhood, and their own personal charity work.

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Queen Camilla made a rare political comment about the ongoing Ukraine war on Thursday evening during a reception at the Guildhall. The Queen, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifles, began her address by paying tribute to the regiment's role in the Crimean War in the 1850s. Looking elegant in a festive red velvet Fiona Clare dress, she said: "Only recently we marked the 80th anniversaries of both victory in Europe and victory over Japan. During these moments of commemoration, I was fortunate to speak privately with so many of our surviving veterans who voiced a clear and unanimous plea, the path to peace must be pursued with the same vigour and determination that our Forces prepare for combat. It is only fitting, then, to rewind the clock 170 years, when The Rifles' antecedents stood alongside our European allies in modern-day Ukraine."

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor would be "crushed" if his ex-wife "found someone new", a source has claimed after reports that Sarah Ferguson is "never going to give up on love".

The disgraced royal married Sarah in 1986, before the former couple officially divorced in 1996.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is said to be at risk of losing his "special royal visa" over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. 

The 65-year-old, who was stripped of his royal titles and honours last month, could now face losing his royal visa, according to an immigration expert.

The highest-level clearance, which has been described as the "golden ticket", allows holders to visit America with minimal security checks.

Holders are also able to receive special treatment at airports in America.

Meghan Markle has taken to Instagram to brag about a "full circle moment" as she reminisces about her first date with Prince Harry. 

The 43-year-old took to Instagram this evening to share a reel of her travelling back to her "own stomping ground" of West Hollywood.

The former actress, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, is seen driving around in a car, before the video then shows her inside of Soho Home in West Hollywood, with the royal sharing her excitement at her pop-up and collaboration with Soho Home.

Prince William has shared a relatable hobby which many other dads across the UK also enjoy doing with their children.

As well as doing all the usual parenting activities such as school runs and playing with his children, William also revealed one hobby he enjoys to do with George, Charlotte and Louis.

In an interview with The Sun, William revealed that his children sit down to watch the Aston Villa matches with him at home.

Members of the Royal Family reportedly always have to take black clothes with them when they go away.

This is in case there is a death while they are away and they need a mourning outfit.

As reported by various publications, a black outfit had to be brought to the late Queen Elizabeth II when she arrived back in the UK from Kenya.

This is because while she was abroad, her father King George VI passed away.

It is believed now that members of the family take black clothes with them to make sure they are always prepared.

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