It turns out Meghan Markle was the biggest problem in her and Prince Harry‘s friendship with Victoria and David Beckham!
25.06.2024 - 13:19 / ok.co.uk
When it comes to buying a present for the person who has everything, what do you get? The Royal Family are notorious for their funny tradition of buying each other gag gifts, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grown your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had “Ain’t life a b****”. And just like many before her, Meghan Markle was successful with the first gift she bought the late Queen during her first Christmas at Sandringham.
The future Duchess reportedly chose to give the monarch a singing toy hamster – and the monarch was so impressed by it she remarked: "It can keep my dogs company." A source said: "Meghan bought a little hamster that sings with a little rope for Her Majesty.
It was so funny, especially when the corgis tried to take hold of the toy." However, the Queen wasn't able to enjoy its song for very long as her beloved corgis ended up mauling it to pieces before the festive celebrations were over. Another royal first was the present the Princess of Wales gifted the monarch which she later admitted she was very nervous about.
In an ITV documentary celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday, Kate shared the story behind her own thoughtful gift. She reminisced: "I can remember being at Sandringham, for the first time, at Christmas.
And I was worried what to give the Queen as her Christmas present." "I was thinking, 'Gosh, what should I give her?' I thought back to what I would give my own grandparents and I thought, 'I'll make her something,' which could have gone horribly wrong. But I decided to make my granny's recipe for chutney.
I was slightly worried about it, but I noticed the next day that it was on the table," reports the Mirror. "I think such a simple gesture went such a
.It turns out Meghan Markle was the biggest problem in her and Prince Harry‘s friendship with Victoria and David Beckham!
Meghan Markle's latest venture into the world of artisan jam with her American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand has royal insiders and fans alike buzzing with relief, according to commentators.The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to announce the launch, sending out 50 jars of her luxury jam to celebrity friends for a social media showcase.This move marks a departure from the anticipated "tell-all" book that Royal watchers were expecting Meghan to release. Emma Clifton, writer for Australian Women's Weekly, hinted that this new business direction is likely a welcome development for the Royal Family.
Graham Norton is known for his humorous honesty about fellow celebrities and even has his own opinion on the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle controversy.
revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world in March, the Sussexes have reportedly been itching to get in touch.“Meghan’s desperate to come across as the bigger person and end this feud between them — appearing like some sort of royal savior could only do her image good,” a source told OK! Magazine.“When Kate gets back into action, their hope is that it might take some of the heat off them and possibly trigger a truce with her and William, and with the King, too.”While the father of two, 39, has been on home soil twice this year, he has not met up with his estranged brother Prince William and his wife.Instead, Harry only saw his estranged father, King Charles, in February.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might have walked away from their Royal duties - but they have been immortalised in new artworks by an artist who also painted Queen Elizabeth II.They depict the pair, who quit the UK for California four years ago this summer, as Royals from the past, complete with their own historic titles. Meghan's portrait is called Returning White Queen and sees her as Dame Elizabeth Grey, the politically influential wife of King Edward IV.
Taylor Swift was all smiles as she mingled with Prince William after previously turning down an opportunity to collaborate with Meghan Markle.
Taylor Swift was spotted grinning from ear to ear as she hung out with Prince William, despite previously turning down an opportunity to collaborate with Meghan Markle. The future king was caught showing off some enthusiastic dance moves while enjoying Taylor's Eras Tour gig at Wembley Stadium on Friday night. He was later invited backstage to meet the pop sensation and brought along his two eldest children Prince George and Princess Charlotte - to meet Taylor.
As the family of the Prince and Princess of Wales grew following the arrivals of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, a top royal author claimed that Prince Harry reportedly felt "displaced". The strengthening 'family unit' left Prince Harry feeling side-lined as Prince William began to spend increasing amounts of time with his Middleton in-laws.
Victoria Beckham gave Meghan Markle over £6,000 worth of designer items, according to a royal expert. However, the gift had little effect on the sales of her fashion line, according to to biographer Tom Bower.The designer items were given to the Duke of Sussex when she was still a senior member of the Royal Family.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to be dwindling in power and popularity, according to current rankings.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior working royals back in 2020 but they continue to wield "enormous power" as a remarkable couple. However, the new Royal Family power ranking claims that the pair's individual clout and approval ratings are falling.
Ever since they stepped back from their roles as senior royals, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have frequently made announcements about their many personal milestones, as well as offered business updates. Something which is often pointed out, however, is the number of times that Harry and Meghan have issued these statements or planned the release of news which has coincided exactly with a high profile event for the Royal Family.This trend has seen one leading royal expert to reflect on the fact that the couple are becoming "increasingly irrelevant" as the Royal Family turn their attention to supporting those in greater need with heartfelt gestures.
Meghan Markle’s dad is once again pleading for her attention!
McFly kicked off a storming Isle of Wight Festival performance in the sunshine this afternoon in front of 60,000 fans, before Green Day take to the stage tonight. However, star Danny Jones, 38, had to bring their set to an unexpected halt after forgetting a key part of the show the band had planned, leaving the crowd laughing by saying simply: "Oh s***." The popular group, who told fans they are celebrating 21 years as a band, were performing their hit Obviously, which finishes with the lingering words: "He's not good enough for her." Danny paused proceedings after the song saying: "Oh s***! I forgot to say when I do this we're going to hold it." He told the crowd, who are enjoying baking temperatures on the Isle of Wight this weekend: "Let me hear you one more time." The group - made up of Danny plus I'm A Celeb winner Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd - then restarted the end of the song, with the crowd singing along with the final part.The group arrived on the Isle of Wight this afternoon after catching the ferry over from the mainland, being pictured sitting alongside the ship's caption in an Instagram post captioned: "We're on our way." McFly were one of the big draws in an Isle of Wight line-up that included The Streets, Pet Shop Boys, Crowded House and The Prodigy.The festival is coming to a close tonight after a parade of bands that also included The Darkness, Keane, Blossoms, Simple Minds, Nothing But Thieves, Suede, Johnny Marr and Feeder.
“Palace Confidential” show Friday that the Sussexes are “running out of time” to be welcomed back into the fold as working royals by Harry’s estranged family. “Time is running out to come back while his father is still King,” Eden said in reference to King Charles III, who became monarch in 2022 after Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Thomas Markle has revealed he's worried he could die without ever meeting his grandchildren.The estranged dad of Meghan Markle shared that both he and King Charles have been treated "so badly" by Prince Harry and Meghan over the years.The Duchess of Sussex's father, who didn't walk her down the aisle and has never met his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet, said the last decade of his life has been "overshadowed" by the drama. He told the Mail: "Neither of us deserves the treatment we've received. Why have they treated not only me but the Royal Family and the King so badly? Archie and Lilibet have two grandpas who want to see them, one of whom is the King of England." It's reported that King Charles has also rarely seen the children, as Harry and Meghan left the Royal family and moved to California in 2020.
Prince Harry's tell-all memoir Spare made many shocking claims – including what was seemingly a dig at his stepmother, Queen Camilla. In the book, the 39-year-old Royal appeared to use a cheeky nickname for his stepmother, referring to her as the "Other Woman".
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are finding it challenging to manage their £12 million mansion, according a property expert.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased their nine-bedroom dream home in California after stepping back from Royal duties in 2020.The expansive mansion has everything one could desire, including a library, office, spa, gym, game room, wine cellar - and 16 baths! Situated on 5.4 acres of land, the Sussexes' estate - where they live with six year old Prince Archie and three year old Princess Lilibet - is surrounded by beautiful gardens, as well as a tennis court, tea house, children's cottage, pool, and five-car garage. However, an expert suggests that maintaining such a luxurious lifestyle comes with a hefty price tag and will cost the couple hundreds of thousands of pounds every year for upkeep.
Ever since Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, relocated to the US in 2020, their relationships with senior members of the Royal Family have been publicly strained. As a result, the couple and their two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have spent very little time in the UK with the Windsor side of the family, particularly with their grandfather, King Charles. This, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond says, is something which is causing Archie and Lilibet to suffer as she expresses her hope that Harry will not continue to follow Meghan's example when it comes to family quarrels.
Another birthday gone without an interaction between the royal family and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! But should they have reached out??
Meghan Markle reportedly desired "free handbags from Victoria Beckham before snubbing her", according to a new biography.The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power, a new book by Tom Bower, delves into the relationship between the Beckhams and the Sussexes, revealing where things went sour.The former journalist suggests that the Duchess of Sussex aspired to emulate the fashion icon. The book alleges that Meghan asked the Spice Girls star for complimentary clothes and handbags while she was engaged to Prince Harry. However, this request was "vetoed by the Palace for being against their rules," according to Tom.