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7 hours ago
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Prince Harry Reportedly Explored a Major Personal Change That Would Rock the Royal Family
The royal family feud doesn't look like it will have a resolution any time soon, if ever. So, Prince Harry may have quietly looked into distancing himself even more from King Charles III in the wake of the rift. It's no secret that Princess Diana's family has shown up for Harry when he's needed them the most. The Spencers, including uncle Charles Spencer and aunt Jane Fellowes, supported the Duke of Sussex when the Invictus Games held a celebration at St. Paul's Cathedral in May 2024. That pivotal moment might be even more impactful than royal fans realized because Harry is using the Spencer family as his sounding board. More from SheKnows Meghan Markle Has Some Crucial Advice for Anyone Trying To Pick a Baby Name The Daily Mail is reporting that Harry allegedly consulted his uncle about using the Spencer surname for his family. While Harry and wife Meghan Markle's family name is Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have Mountbatten-Windsor on their birth certificates to reflect their royal birthright. While Diana's brother was reportedly open to the conversation, the surname change would just be downright messy. 'They had a very amicable conversation and Spencer advised him against taking such a step,' an insider told the media outlet. It shows how close Harry is to Spencer — his uncle is his mentor, not his father. Harry's decision to lean on his late mother's family only adds more pressure to the long-running feud that exists between the Spencers and the Windsors. Former BBC royal correspondent Michael Cole told the Daily Mail in May 2024 that Diana's father, Johnnie Spencer didn't want his daughter to marry Prince Charles because he wasn't a fan of the royal family. 'Johnnie saw the Royal Family up close and personal. He was not in the least starry-eyed about the Windsors – now Mountbatten-Windsors – and wanted to safeguard his youngest daughter from the incessant public scrutiny that would be her fate as Princess of Wales,' Cole claimed. Now, Diana's youngest son is having similar issues with the royal family and that's likely why Prince Harry wants to honor her legacy. 'I certainly hope and believe everything I do makes her proud,' he told People in 2022. 'In the 12 short years, I was lucky enough to have with her, I saw and felt the energy and lift she got from helping others, no matter their background, ailment or status. Her life and theirs was better for it, however short theirs or hers was.' That's why it would be no surprise if he decided to change his family's surname to reflect his late mother's values. He added, 'I honor my mother in everything I do. I am my mother's son.' Before you go, click to see more of Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's milestones since leaving the royal family. Best of SheKnows 30 Photos of Marilyn Monroe's Too-Short Life, From 1947-1962 Every Time Heidi Klum's Gorgeous, Colorful Fashion Choices Stopped Us in Our Tracks Elizabeth Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus, & More of the Best Red Carpet Debuts From Celebrity Couples Over the Years
The Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
There's nothing left of the man that was Harry, he's erratic and just watching Meghan crack on, expert says
PRINCE Harry is nothing but a shell of his former self as he watches his wife Meghan Markle succeed in her life, an has claimed. The Duke of Sussex also appears to be "erratic" in his behaviour, given his latest "random" visit to China, which clashed with King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Canada, the expert added. 3 All of this comes while his wife Meghan has engaged in a major re-brand this year, launching her new podcast and finding success with her business As Ever. Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show, broadcaster and writer Esther Krakue said Harry's visit to China for his sustainable travel charity Travalyst was done as he "has nothing left". She said: "If you think about it critically, what else does he [Harry] have left? "I mean, he's resigned from Sentebale, while it's being investigated. "He's no longer a working royal, [and while] he has his other charity work with the Invictus Games, his involvement is not as in-depth because it's every few years. "This [Travalyst] is really all he has left." Esther added that Meghan's continued success meant Harry was living in her shadow, leaving him with nothing left of his former self. She continued: "It kind of feels like [this] because there's nothing left. "He's just watching Meghan go from experiment to experiment, you know, taking his kids to school and dropping them off - but really, there isn't much there in terms of the man. "What is the man about?" Harry's an angry hot-head who blew up his life in 10 minutes & there's only one way he'll rein in his temper The Duke of Sussex spoke in Shanghai about the importance of sustainable travel on the same day that the King and Queen landed in Ottawa for a whistlestop Canadian visit. The royals visited The Great White North in order to open a session of parliament, which included an impassioned speech from Charles on the importance of Canada's independence. However, one royal expert said Harry would have been mistaken if he thought his recent "diary clash" stunt visit to China would overshadow the King's trip to Canada. She added that his appearance in China felt "random" and "surprising", adding to what "appears to be an erratic year" for Harry. Speaking on the Duke of Sussex's visit, Royal Correspondent Bronte Coy explained: "It is a little bit random, to be honest. "And again, because it popped up that exact same day as the royals arrived in Canada, it had a bit of an odd feel to it - more so than usual. "It's kind of the latest in what appears to be a bit of an erratic year for him - it was surprising." If Harry thought his China stunt would overshadow the King's Canada trip he was sorely mistaken, expert says PRINCE Harry was mistaken if he thought his recent stunt visit to China would overshadow the King's trip to Canada, a royal expert has said. The Duke of Sussex made a shock solo appearance in the east Asian nation on the same day King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Canada for a crucial state visit. Harry was attending a global travel and tourism conference in Shanghai while the King ceremonially opened a session of the Canadian Parliament - being the first monarch to do so since 1957. However, a royal expert has claimed that if Harry attempted to overshadow the King's visit to Canada, he failed. Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show, royal correspondent Bronte Coy said Charles' "impactful" speech was miles above what Harry could have achieved in his time in China. In response to a question of whether Harry could be "trying to steal the limelight", she said his stage appearance "didn't really make the cut". Harry's visit to China saw him speak on the importance of sustainable travel on behalf of Travalyst, an organisation he co-founded, which promotes environmentally friendly tourism. During his address to the Envision 2025 Global Partner Conference, Harry told the travel industry it needed to do more to hit its climate change targets before 2030. He added that the Asia-Pacific region is "strongly positioned to do this". Linking this back to Meghan's own life and recent changes, Bronte added: "Meghan has had a very clear career strategy this year - we've seen it roll out - there is a plan in place. "With Harry, it feels so scattergun. It's largely been the court cases - when I think of what has happened this year in terms of what he's generated headlines for and the work he's been doing. "It's been the interview he did after losing that court case in the UK - and the interview and speaking about his father. "He pops up in China for this on the day that his father and stepmother arrive in Canada. "And it just, again, feeds that narrative that there doesn't seem to be a clear approach of what he's doing. "He seems lost." While in China, Harry addressed the Envision 2025 Global Partner Conference, telling the travel industry it needed to do more to hit its climate change targets before 2030.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Trump ally Nigel Farage makes dig at Prince Harry: ‘You sent us woke'
UK politician and President Trump ally Nigel Farage had an audience cracking up with a cheeky quip about sending Prince Harry to the US. The outspoken anti-immigration campaigner couldn't contain his laughter after making a playful jab at the Duke of Sussex during an interview Thursday at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. 'In my country, we tend to be a little bit behind,' said the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party. 'America has all the new ideas, they take a few years to cross the pond.' Advertisement 5 UK politician and Trump ally Nigel Farage had the audience in stitches after delivering a cheeky quip about sending Prince Harry to the US during his speech. Getty Images 'You send us many good things, and what you're doing in this space right now, this administration is good,' Farage, 61, said. 'You also send us bad things, because you sent us woke.' The British politician then turned to the audience, pointing his index finger in the air. Advertisement 'But you know what, we've got you back, because we sent you Prince Harry in return, alright,' he quipped. Harry, of course, famously quit royal life in 2020 and hightailed it across the pond with his wife, Meghan Markle. 5 'We've got you back, because we sent you Prince Harry in return, alright,' Farage quipped. Getty Images The Sussexes have since set up camp in Montecito, Calif., where they reside with their two children: Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 3. Advertisement Despite planting firm roots in the Golden State, the 'Spare' author and his Sussex counterpart have made virtually no effort in gelling with their Montecito community, one local resident claimed this week. Instead, locals say that Harry and the 'Suits' alum, 43, have remained 'practically invisible' to their neighbors ever since they snapped up their $14 million property — which has since doubled in value. 5 The Invictus Games founder, 40, quit royal life with his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020 and hightailed it across the pond shortly after. Archewell Foundation via Getty Images Despite that, Harry had previously gushed over his new life in sunny California, telling Andrew Ross Sorkin at The New York Times DealBook Online Summit that he 'very much' enjoys living in Montecito. Advertisement 'I very much enjoy bringing my kids up here. It's a part of my life that I never thought I was going to live.I feel as though it's the life that my mom wanted for me,' he said in Dec. 2024. 'To be able to do the things I'm able to do with my kids that I undoubtedly wouldn't be able to do in the UK — it's huge. That is a fantastic opportunity and I'm hugely grateful for that.' 5 The Sussexes have since set up camp in Montecito, Calif., where they reside with their two children: Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 3. Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation Thursday's quip isn't the first time Farage had spoken out about the Sussex camp. President Trump's close ally launched a scathing attack on Harry in recent weeks — saying his comments about his cancer-stricken, estranged father King Charles' ailing health were 'inappropriate' and 'unnecessary.' 'It's good to see the king here. I understand the treatment he is undergoing is pretty intense,' Farage told GB News earlier this month. 'He's putting a brave face on it. It was why the comments from his youngest son were so inappropriate.' 'Of all the things Harry said — that's what I found most upsetting,' Farage said of Harry's bombshell BBC News interview. Advertisement 'There's no conversation the king and Harry can have that won't end up on Netflix — there's no trust,' he added. 'As I understand, the king is undergoing regular treatment. It's tough.' In April 2021, Farage yanked up his welcome mat in a tweet slamming the Sussexes for their terse statement on the death of Prince Philip at age 99. 5 Harry had previously gushed over his new life in sunny California, saying that he 'very much' enjoys bringing his kids up in Montecito. Advertisement 'For a couple that do public emotion as a career, this third person and one sentence statement shows their contempt for this great man and the monarchy,' Farage said at the time. 'The British public will not welcome Harry and Meghan back, even for the funeral.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle's Often-Worn Pendant Carries a Hidden Meaning, Jewelry Designer Says
Like her sister-in-law Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle often wears jewelry loaded with symbolism. Such is the case for a pendant by Sophie Lis that the Duchess of Sussex has worn on numerous occasions, including to the Invictus Games in 2022 and on season 1 of Netflix's With Love, Meghan. In a new interview, Lis speaks more about Meghan's relationship with the brand, including poignant earrings Meghan wore on her last day as a working royal in March it comes to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, endless stories are told through their accessories—from earrings to bracelets to necklaces. Such was the case when Meghan chose Sophie Lis' Love Pendant—a piece she first wore in 2020 and has worn several times since, including while arranging flowers on Netflix's With Love, Meghan and at the Invictus Games in 2022. Speaking to Page Six, Lis said the pendant symbolizes 'ever-growing love': 'It was particularly special when Meghan first got photographed wearing that piece, as we gave 10 percent from each sale to a dog charity I support called Wild at Heart, based in Notting Hill,' said Lis, who is based in London. (Meghan would no doubt approve—she's a well-known dog lover herself.) The diamond and ruby pendant was inspired by 19th century French poet Rosemonde Gérard's 'The Eternal Song' and reads '+ qu'hier' and '— que demain,' meaning, 'I love you more today than yesterday but less than tomorrow.' Meghan has worn other pieces from Lis' collection, including wearing a pair of her hoop earrings for her final day as a working royal in March 2020. 'Meghan was a fan of us right from the beginning,' Lis said. 'She became aware of our brand just before she moved to the U.S., but there was no gifting—she definitely bought her pieces.' Lis added that the Duchess of Sussex has 'always been a great supporter, and I'm very grateful for her raising awareness of the brand, especially as the storytelling behind each piece is meaningful.' Of the Fallen Star Earrings Meghan chose to wear on her last day as a working royal five years ago, Lis said that the set is 'meant to offer guidance and direction. It's such a nice thought to follow the star.' Page Six reported that royal cousin Princess Eugenie also owns a pair of the hoop earrings, as does Meghan's longtime friend Abigail Spencer, who appeared on With Love, Meghan's first season. 'My jewelry has always been inspired by things beyond our understanding—the beauty of our world and infinite possibility of the unknown,' Lis said. Read the original article on InStyle
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Controlled' Meghan Markle is ‘practically invisible' to her Montecito community, neighbor claims
Love thy neighbor? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's neighbor has claimed that they haven't made an effort to 'fit in' with their community ever since they planted firm roots in California following their 2020 royal exit. Richard Mineards, a veteran local journalist, alleged that the Invictus Games founder is far more 'approachable' than his Sussex counterpart. 5 Meghan Markle's neighbor has claimed that she hasn't made an effort to 'fit in' with her community. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Mineards recalled a particular incident where the 'Suits' alum, 43, allegedly turned away a local elderly historian who wanted to gift her a copy of his documentary about the area. 'The old man never got past the gate,' he told Daily Mail, adding that the As Ever founder 'doesn't play the community game.' In fact, Mineards said that Markle's distant nature is the opposite to that of Oprah Winfrey — also a Montecito resident — who often 'shows up at charity events.' The veteran reporter said that the former actress has remained 'practically invisible' to her neighbors ever since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex snapped up their $14 million property in 2020 — which has since doubled in value. 5 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex snapped up their $14 million property in 2020. Google Maps 5 The sprawling home has since doubled in value. AFP via Getty Images 'She's there, of course, but she shows herself very little. Her relationship with Montecito is… distant, shall we say,' he said, adding that she's managed to 'cultivate a very controlled image' of herself. 'She pays attention to every appearance, every word, every gesture,' he added. In contrast, Mineards pointed out that the community's sentiments toward the 'Spare' author, 40, are markedly different. 5 The local journalist added that the Invictus Games founder is far more 'approachable' than his Sussex counterpart. Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation 'Harry is always charming, approachable, with that very recognizable Windsor accent,' he said of the duke. 'He smiles, shakes hands, willingly exchanges a few words.' The reporter added that various neighbors had spotted the former working royal 'at the beach, in an organic coffee shop or cycling in the hills.' 'Harry has kept his good-natured side,' Mineards said, adding that the prince was 'more at ease here, even with his personal struggles.' Other local residents echoed Mineards' sentiment, saying the Sussexes mostly 'keep themselves to themselves.' 5 Mineards said that Markle has managed to 'cultivate a very controlled image' of herself. Netflix 'I haven't seen Harry around much. Normally when you see him around here, he's walking his Labrador on the beach or on his bicycle followed by his security in a Range Rover,' one local told the outlet. Another local resident claimed that Markle is far more distant than her 'jolly' husband.
