Meghan Markle’s showdown with Prince Harry

A welcome absence. Queen Elizabeth was thankful that Meghan Markle didn’t attend Prince Philip‘s April 2021 funeral, Tom Bower claims in a new royal biography.

Meghan Markle‘s excitement about gracing the cover of Vanity Fair for its October 2017 issue dissipated almost immediately after it hit newsstands, sparking outrage and disdain from the actress and the royal family.

Meghan Markle's excitement about gracing the cover of Vanity Fair for its October 2017 issue dissipated almost immediately after it hit newsstands, sparking outrage and disdain from the actress and the royal family.This tale is part of royal biographer Tom Bower's new book,, and in excerpts published by, the British author explains that Markle was given explicit instructions on what she could and could not mention for the high-profile story.Bower, a prominent investigative journalist in the UK, claims the Duchess of Sussex was given strict orders to steer away from several sensitive subjects: Donald Trump, race and her relationship with Prince Harry. In fact, Bower claims it was Harry's public relations team that insisted Harry not be mentioned in the interview. The interview, instead, was to focus on Meghan's philanthropy and the celebration of the 100th episode of her hit USA show.

It’s not been a good few days for the Royal Family. In a week the monarchy machine hoped would be dominated by celebrations for the Duchess of Cornwall’s 75th birthday and all-round admiration for her good works, the headlines have been dominated by other events. 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are believed to be pleased with the results of Buckingham Palace's investigation into allegations made against the Duchess of Sussex. The Palace will not be releasing their conclusions to the public, but had confirmed the investigation had now reached an end and that changes have already been implemented.

Prince William and Kate Middleton still have some trust issues when it comes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, over a year after their tell-all TV interview with Oprah Winfrey.Nicholl points out that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did not meet with Meghan and Harry when they were in the United Kingdom, though the couple did reconnect with other members of the royal family during their visit.«I think that does signal not just a busy timetable on the part of the Cambridges but perhaps also a bit of a lack of trust,» she tells ET. «I do know that William and Kate are worried that anything they might say or do with the fact that it could end up being leaked to the media.

Prince Charles had an "emotional" meeting with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited the U.K. for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. "It was a fantastic visit," a royal source told People magazine on Thursday.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children had an «emotional» visit with their grandparents, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, earlier this month, a source tells ET. The gettogether came as Harry and Meghan returned to the United Kingdom for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. «The Prince, of course, hasn’t seen his grandson Archie for a bit of time and so it was very special to have some time with him,» the source explained of Harry and Meghan's 3-year-old son.The private visit was the first time Charles had met his 1-year-old granddaughter, Lili, and the source said the meeting «was very emotional, a very, very wonderful thing.»As for Harry and Meghan's return to the U.K., a senior royal source at the briefing of Clarence House’s annual review said, “It was fantastic to see them.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hired Handmaid’s tale director Liz Garbus to produce their upcoming Netflix documentary, according to reports. In 2020, the Sussexes signed a multi-million-pound deal with Netflix, six months after the couple dramatically stepped back from royal duties, and settled down in Los Angeles from where they will launch their new Hollywood career.

Not staying silent. Meghan Markle revealed how she and her husband, Prince Harry, are feeling after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have recently renewed the lease on their UK home Frogmore Cottage, and it's on par with the David and Victoria Beckham's luxury Cotswolds home as both couples have used prestigious interior designer Vicky Charles for their renovations.  SEE: Princess Eugenie's never-before-seen look inside Frogmore Cottage is not what we expectedVicky is one half of Charles & Co, and she used to do the interiors for Soho House, hence her impeccable reputation.WATCH: Meghan Markle gives Prince Harry a rare kiss in public Before the Duke and Duchess moved into their Grade II listed home in Windsor, Vicky and her team transformed the interiors into a haven ahead of the birth of their son Archie.

Prince Harry was spotted showing his bond with composer David Foster, the husband of Meghan Markle's school friend Katharine McPhee at his polo match, where he fell off his horse, at the weekend. While the Duchess of Sussex, 40, and their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, opted to stay at home for the Santa Barbara Polo game, which took place near their home in California, the Duke of Sussex was supported by close friends instead. According to reports, Harry, 37, has developed a "close relationship" with his "other father" David in the months since his own with dad Prince Charles broke down.