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3 hours ago
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Prince Harry flies abroad for major engagement as Meghan Markle stays in the US for ‘safety'
Prince Harry has jetted off to Angola where he'll walk across explosive landmine sites as part of his work for the Halo Trust charity. The Duke of Sussex, 40, was notably solo when he landed in Central Africa Tuesday morning — as it emerged that his wife, Meghan Markle, stayed home in Montecito, Calif., for 'safety' reasons, according to the Daily Mail. Harry — who, like his late mother Princess Diana, has previously visited active landmine sites — arrived at Luanda airport before boarding a small aircraft to the danger zones. The 'Spare' author, who became patron of the charity in 2019, is expected to walk across the same terrain as his mother did 28 years ago. The late princess famously walked through a landmine field in a flak jacket and helmet just months before her untimely death later that year. Harry is expected to give a speech on Tuesday, though the British press has been denied entry to the event, the outlet adds. 'The duke won't let his wife go to England over security concerns, so there was no chance he'd allow her to go to Angola to walk across landmines,' a source told the outlet. Safety fears aside, insiders claim that the duke prefers to keep his charity work separate from his marriage. 'Halo is really his thing, it means so much to him to be patron, and he just wants to keep his work with them to himself,' the insider added. The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment. It's not the first Halo Trust event that the 'Suits' alum, 43, has skipped. The former actress previously missed a United Nations event in NYC last September, as well as Harry's 2019 trip to Angola with the same charity. While the exact reason for Harry's visit is unknown, sources suggest that the duke's presence has a direct effect on funding from the Angolan government. 'Usually these trips help to drive a bit more money from the government,' a source told the outlet. The duke's last venture to Angola took place in 2019, during which he wore protective gear and a visor. Harry's visit was also a poignant one, as he toured the area his mother had previously traversed. The area has since been honored with the Diana Tree that has been planted in the late princess's memory.
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5 hours ago
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Prince Harry Loses Only Chance To Reconcile With King Charles After Breaking Royal Rule, Says ‘Source'
's statements in a BBC interview are reportedly hampering his attempt to reconcile with his father, King Charles. Speaking to the outlet in May, the Duke of Sussex hinted at a reunion with the king, given the monarch's cancer diagnosis may not leave him with a lot of time to live. Palace insiders exclusively told Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop that Prince Harry breaking the royal rule has not sat well with his father, and he may potentially lose his only chance to mend the family rift. According to insiders, Prince Harry will now only be able to communicate about peace talks with King Charles through aides. Prince Harry is reportedly looking for peace with the royal family five years after he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down from royal duties over alleged fallout. According to Rob Shuter's exclusive report, palace insiders believe the Duke of Sussex's BBC interview might be the reason the father-son reconciliation might never happen. In a May interview with the outlet, the prince shared his thoughts on losing a legal challenge over his security in the U.K. Prince Harry expressed his desire to reconcile with the royal family but confessed that King Charles isn't speaking to him due to a dispute over his security. However, he hoped to mend the rift with his father. Referring to his cancer battle, he said, 'I don't know how much longer my father has.' Prince Harry's speculation on King Charles' health only caused more trouble in the royal family. Sources told Rob Shuter that the Duke of Sussex violated a major royal rule, which is to 'never leak, never speak.' Due to his breaking the rule, King Charles has reportedly refused to speak. Palace insiders told the outlet, 'No more Oprah. No more Netflix. If Harry wants to talk, it goes through aides. Period.' Meanwhile, insiders revealed that Prince William has no desire to be part of the reconciliation. They told the news outlet that the Prince of Wales has 'moved on.' Referring to the siblings' alleged rift, they continued, 'The frost hasn't thawed. Not even close.' As it is now, Prince Harry and King Charles' reconciliation rumors are on the rise since their respective royal aides met in London. The post Prince Harry Loses Only Chance To Reconcile With King Charles After Breaking Royal Rule, Says 'Source' appeared first on Reality Tea.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The Palace's meeting with Meghan's 'cheerleader' chief of communications who 'loves Wills and Kate' could mark the beginning of a period of reconciliation within the Royal Family, expert claims
In her now notorious response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's interview with Oprah the late Queen Elizabeth II said 'recollections may vary'. Now, in the aftermaths of last week's bombshell meeting between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's communications secretary and the King's aide recollections between the two camps are once again varied. On Monday, MailOnline revealed that Harry and Meghan denied leaking details of the rendezvous between Meghan's 'cheerleader' head of comms Meredith Maines and the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae in London on Wednesday July 9. Meghan and her current PR guru share some unlikely parallels within both their personal and professional lives. Both of them are working mothers from California who cut their teeth working within Hollywood's entertainment industry. Both are also lovers of horses with Maines having joined the Equestrian Team while studying at Stanford University and Meghan who has taken a keen interest in Polo in recent years. Interestingly, the PR guru is something of a royalist. In 2011 Maines took to X - formerly Twitter - on the day before Prince William and Kate Middleton 's wedding to declare that she planned to watch 'eight hours of Royal Wedding coverage'. After the wedding she also claimed to have 'over-indulged' in the event. It is not known whether it was Charles or Harry who arranged the 'peace talks' between Maines and Andreae but pictures of the two sides enjoying drinks raised hopes of a reconciliation. Both Harry, 40, and his father, 76, are said to be keen to reconcile, especially after the King was diagnosed with cancer last year. But, Harry and Meghan are said to have been frustrated that pictures of the extraordinary meeting were published in The Mail on Sunday and sources close to Prince Harry have insisted the Sussexes were not responsible for passing details of the meeting on to the newspaper. While who approached whom has not been confirmed, The Times reported that Maines did not have instructions from the Sussexes to meet with representatives from Prince William but Buckingham Palace was contacted. From what details are available, it is clear that Harry and Meghan might be trying to heal rifts with the Royal Family that have existed since the couple stepped down as working royals in 2020. Speaking to MailOnline, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said: 'Harry and Meghan reportedly initiated this meeting, as it is clear that any contact with the Royal Family which could have positive connotations is pivotal to them as they have nothing else to offer. They want to be associated with 'reconciliation', yet previously have been so destructive. Nevertheless Fitzwilliams pointed out that the leaked meeting was still 'extremely controversial.' He added: 'The motives of both parties, who knew, who leaked it and whether Prince William was aware of it as he obviously should have been, are currently matters which are hotly debated.' Harry and Meghan's pivot back towards the royals became clear earlier this year when the Duke and Duchess dramatically revamped the structure of their staff to make it more like the hierarchical system more closely associated with Buckingham Palace - and one which Harry is more accustom to. This included the hiring of Maines, a seasoned communications strategist whose role has already drawn comparisons with Sir Clive Alderton, the formidable Private Secretary to King Charles and Queen Camilla, was placed at the helm of a team of 11, operating out of Montecito, California, and the UK. She has also taken on the title of 'head of household' which is more traditionally associated with the Palace. Speaking about Maines, Fitzwilliams said: 'Meredith Maines joined the Sussexes earlier this year. She is the most senior aide in the arrangement nicknamed 'the Sussex Royal Household', formed in June, which was reportedly intended to resemble the structure Harry used to work with when he was a senior working royal.' Harry and Meghan hired Maines in February ahead of the launch of her Netflix series - With Love, Meghan - and her lifestyle brand As Ever. Before she worked for the Sussexes, Maines was previously head of communications for the streaming giant Hulu and she worked for Google before that. Her time working with Harry and Meghan got off to a somewhat bumpy start following Harry's interview with the BBC and the launch of Meghan's latest businesses ventures. Fitzwilliams told MailOnline: 'It has been claimed that Maines was the chief architect of Harry's recent BBC interview after he lost his case over security. It was reportedly going to be relatively short, instead it went on for over half an hour. 'He came across as angry, fearful as he saw plots against him and his family, especially from courtiers and he was contradictory about his father's role in denying him and his family automatic police security.' He added: 'It has been claimed that after she joined Team Sussex in February, she was behind the unveiling of Meghan's much panned cookery programme With Love, Meghan, the second series of which is yet to be released, and her attempt to be an influencer, As Ever, her lifestyle brand, which is of the utmost significance as Netflix are partners and the Sussexes need their contract with the streaming giant to be renewed.' The bad publicity from these ventures coupled with several damaging blows to their popularity in a poll rating in part underpins why Harry and Meghan are said to be keen to rehabilitate their reputations. Attempts to heal rifts with both the Royal Family and the British public could not come at a better time for Harry with the 2027 Invictus Games set to take place in Birmingham. The Daily Telegraph reported last week that the Royal Family would be 'very much welcome' at the event and that Prince Harry is expected to invite King Charles III and other family members to the games. With this in mind, last week's meeting could be the start of a period of reconciliation between both camps after five years of bitterness between the Palace and the Sussexes.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
This Reiss dress looks just like Meghan Markle's designer favourite - and it's on sale
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Few moments are as memorable as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's final appearance as senior working royals. The couple stepped out for the Commonwealth Day service in March 2020, and Meghan delivered one of her most iconic fashion moments to date. Dressed in a striking emerald ensemble by Emilia Wickstead, she captivated onlookers with a dramatic cape dress that turned heads for all the right reasons. So, when I spotted a gorgeous frock in the Reiss sale, I was instantly reminded of the Duchess' unforgettable look. The green Azure design features elegant ruching that cascades down the back, creating a beautifully sculpted, figure-skimming shape. Made from soft, lightweight jersey, it drapes effortlessly over the shoulders and flatters the body with its subtle folds and fluid lines. Dreamy, right? Even better, it's currently on sale for nearly 60% off - making it a steal. Perfect for everything from summer weddings to garden parties, this dress is your go-to for the season's most stylish occasions. Reiss Azure Dress £78 Shop Follow Meghan's lead and accessorise the look with classic nude court heels and a sleek green satin clutch. Alternatively, for a more elevated evening vibe, opt for a woven gold bag and matching strappy sandals. Beyond its flawless appearance, this dress offers unbeatable comfort, thanks to its stretchy Lyocell fabric and flattering side slit that allows for easy movement. The result is a timeless, feminine piece that looks far more luxurious than the price tag suggests. And with such a great discount, it's a deal you won't want to miss - act fast before it's gone!
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11 hours ago
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Meghan Markle Stands in the Way of Prince Harry & Prince William's Reunion, Says ‘Royal Aide'
Prince Harry and Prince William's alleged fallout was reportedly because of Meghan Markle. Palace insiders exclusively told Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop that the Duchess of Sussex is standing in the way of the brothers' reunion. However, this report comes after royal biographer Phil Dampier told The Sun that Markle never had any 'intention' of staying in the royal family. He also claimed that the Prince of Wales predicted all of it from the beginning. Prince Harry and Prince William's tumultuous relationship has been the subject of many headlines, documentaries, and more. Now, according to Rob Shuter's exclusive report, palace insiders claim that Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, is the 'true wedge' between the brothers. Royal biographer Phil Dampier echoed these sentiments in an interview with The Sun earlier this month. Referring to his interactions with the late Queen Elizabeth II's cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson, he expressed that the Duchess of Sussex never intended to be part of the royal family. According to the expert, she viewed getting married to Prince Harry as a 'stepping stone' to 'new fame and fortune.' Dampier also claimed that Prince William was 'concerned' about Markle's intentions. According to sources, this worry affected the Prince of Wales' relationship with his brother. He reportedly believed that Markle's global reach and Hollywood talent were a 'poor fit' for the royal family. Meanwhile, experts claim that Prince William isn't the only one to raise concerns over Markle's addition to the royal family. Royal commentator Esther Krakue shared that King Charles called Prince Harry 'whipped,' noting how his son was influenced by his wife. The expert added, 'The Queen's opinion changed over time. Just like the public's.' A royal aide told #ShuterScoop that Prince Harry and Prince William's reconciliation will only happen if Markle 'is out of the picture.' They claimed that the Prince of Wales is well aware of this fact. While a reunion with Prince William is uncertain, Prince Harry is likely to reconcile with King Charles, given the royals' respective senior aides' recent meeting in London. Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Reality Tea. The post Meghan Markle Stands in the Way of Prince Harry & Prince William's Reunion, Says 'Royal Aide' appeared first on Mandatory.
