Royal family's 'fatal decision' led Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to step down as senior royals

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills supporting cast member David Foster and his wife, actress/singer Katharine McPhee—who Meghan went to school with.According to sources who spoke to (via ), Harry and Meghan will host Christmas in Los Angeles and invite Katharine and David, who they describe as Harry's "surrogate dad." While some are painting Meghan and Harry' decision to stay in the states for Christmas as a "snub" against the royal family, it's worth pointing out that there's a pandemic happening

Sun quoted an unnamed source who claimed the reality show would be "tasteful," focusing on "their philanthropy rather than what they get up to behind closed doors." The source continued, "It will still be a fascinating insight and Meghan hopes viewers will get to see the real her."Alas, a Sussex representative got straight to the point, telling royal correspondent Omid Scobie that the couple "are not taking part in any reality shows." The rep added that the shows currently being produced "are

Donald Trump fired back at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after the pair released a message in honor of National Voter Registration Day.“I’m not a fan of hers,” Trump, 74, told reporters from the White House on Wednesday, September 23.The president then directed his remarks toward Harry, 36, and his decision to marry the former Suits actress, 39.“I would say this — and she has probably heard that — I wish a lot of luck to Harry because he’s going to need it,” Trump said.Ahead of the president’s

U.S. President Donald Trump doesn’t usually comment on British royalty, but he made an exception during his Wednesday press conference at the White House.

slight grain of salt because no one really knows what's going on with Meghan and Harry but Meghan and Harry.The source went on to say, "Meghan loves being a mom, and seeing how happy and complete Harry is with Archie by his side is richly rewarding for her. Meghan’s confident a second child will be perfectly manageable on a practical level and will bring them even more love and joy.

another revelation from Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand's Sussex biography, Finding Freedom—the Queen's 2019 Christmas Day speech played a significant role in Meghan and Harry's decision to step down as senior royals. More specifically, Meghan and Harry were (understandably!) hurt by the family photos displayed on the Queen's desk during the speech.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. In January, the couple announced their decision to step down as senior members of the royal family, eventually relocating to Santa Barbara, California, with their now-1-year-old son, Archie, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

, the royal family is—as the outlet puts it—"not happy" with the deal because Harry and Meghan had agreed to a one-year review period re: stepping down from official royal duties. has also reportedly learned there are "raised eyebrows" about attention from the Netflix deal potentially distracting from the charitable work of senior royals like Prince William, Prince Charles, and Kate Middleton.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may be moving forward with their post-royal life, but it seems the royal family isn't necessarily pleased with how the couple has chosen to further their careers. ET has learned that the royal family is not happy about the couple's recently announced Netflix deal.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's conditions for digital speaking engagements have leaked, the Telegraph reports—and they make total sense, given their high profile status and their need to protect both their own brand and that of the royal family. Event organizers must complete a "Virtual Event Request Form," as seen by the Telegraph, to book a Sussex appearance through the Harry Walker Agency, which also represents major speakers including the Obamas, the Clintons, and Oprah Winfrey.

paying back the renovation costs of their U.K. home, Frogmore Cottage, they're no longer receiving any financial support from Prince Charles, an insider told People.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are planning to make more public speaking engagements as they are now financially independent, and not surprisingly, their price isn't cheap. According to multiple reports, their per-speech fee is estimated at $1 million.Meghan and Harry signed with the Harry Walker Agency in June — which represents the Obamas and a slew of other high-profile individuals — and their requirements for virtual speaking engagements has been revealed.