Meghan and Harry 'used Lilibet to pull on Queen's heartstrings', Lizzie Cundy says

Prince Harry used 'bizarre language' when discussing his and Meghan Markle's return to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, an expert says.

The Queen reportedly banned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from sharing snaps of her first meeting with great-granddaughter Lilibet as she wanted to keep the event as a "family affair" according to a source. After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew to the UK to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 2 June, it is said they were hoping for a private photographer to capture the moment their child met her great-grandmother for the first time. However, the 96 year old monarch was reportedly not keen on the idea and told the couple that the photos would not be going ahead.

Meghan Markle is no stranger to media attention, and, let's face it, it's not always for the most positive, glowing reasons. The 40 year old American former actress, who lives in California with her husband Prince Harry, has been on the sharp end of many an online attack since her rise to royalty. In a somewhat heartbreaking tale, it's often controversy surrounding Meghan's relationship with her estranged father Thomas that hits the headlines.

The Queen had a simple but harsh two word response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's request to photograph her first meeting with great grand-daughter Lillibet.

Contradicting claims over an alleged picture request have gone viral since the California-based couple introduced baby Lilibet, 1, to the Queen for the first time last Wednesday, after jetting to the UK to partake in Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Reports from multiple other outlets claim Harry, 37, and Markle, 40, wanted their personal photographer to take happy snaps of the Queen and 1-year-old Lilibet — but were shut down. According to one anonymous source, they were told: “No chance.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘unlikely’ to move back to the UK, according to an expert. Royal expert Russell Myers appeared on ITV’s Lorraine on Monday to discuss the events of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years of the Monarch’s service.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated their daughter Lilibet's first birthday while in the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and the couple are said to have marked the occasion with a small garden party. Lilibet's birthday fell on Saturday 4 June, and Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, who are also parents to three year old son Archie, are believed to have thrown a “relaxed and casual birthday party” at Windsor Castle for the youngest child.

Lizzie Cundy was ordered to leave a TV set after ripping up a mask of her former friend Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex.The TV personality, 54, was appearing on James Whale's Talk TV show, when she ripped the mask and said: "Not a royal anymore." The incident happened after a man wearing a Meghan Markle mask gatecrashed the studio. Lizzie then tore the mask and said: "No no not a royal! Not a royal anymore!" Unimpressed, presenter James, 71, shouted: "No, what are you doing? Out, both of you out!" After the pair left the set, James apologised and said: "I'm so sorry and embarrassed Your Majesty.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry reportedly left the UK before the end of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.The Queen's, 96, Platinum Jubilee, which honoured her 70 years of service, was celebrated by the country over the weekend and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex jetted from the US to the UK for the occasion. But, it's now been reported Meghan, 40, and Prince Harry, 37, were flying back to America with their children Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, three, and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, one, during the time of the Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 5 June.

A lip-reading expert has revealed what Meghan Markle told Prince Harry as they sat in St Paul's Cathedral ahead of the Queen's Thanksgiving Service on Friday.To join in with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the couple made their way to the UK for the first time since they moved to Montecito in California.Their attendance at the Thanksgiving Service for the Queen is their first public appearance in the UK since stepping back from their duties in 2020, with the couple receiving cheers as they arrived at the venue. Prince Harry, 37, was spotted chatting with Meghan, 40, and the Archbishop before taking their seats, and lip-reading expert Juliet Sullivan has confirmed what they spoke about.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in the UK for the Jubilee celebrations and “could christen their daughter Lilibet at Windsor with the Queen today”. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took part in the Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen's 70 years on the throne, in their first appearance with the Royal Family after stepping down as working members of the family back in 2020. During their visit, the Queen has reportedly finally met her great granddaughter Lilibet in “private” and reports now suggest the tot may be christened today on her first birthday.

Members of the Royal Family have shared sweet messages of well wishes to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet on her first birthday on Saturday 4 June.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's daughter Lilibet, who was recently introduced to her namesake the Queen, are celebrating their daughter's milestone birthday in the UK, after jetting from the US for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. And as Meghan, 40, Harry, 37, celebrate Lilibet's big day, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family have shared sweet messages to the tot on social media.The Queen tweeted on her The Royal Family account: "Wishing Lilibet a very Happy 1st Birthday!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly enjoyed a lovely lunch with the Queen following Trooping The Colour on Thursday.The pair kept a low profile as Her Majesty's Jubilee weekend kicked off with the Duchess of Sussex, 40, seen entertaining some of the youngest members of the Royal family before she and Harry enjoyed a chat with the Duke of Kent. And while they watched the Trooping the Colour parade from the Horse Guards Parade, they later enjoyed celebrations with the rest of the family during lunch, MailOnline has claimed.The pair, who now live Stateside, are set to make their first joint royal engagement in two years at Friday's Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.