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Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Meghan Markle 'engineered' her whole wedding to Prince Harry to 'work in her favour'
Reports have surfaced claiming that the late Queen had her 'doubts' about Meghan Markle and now a royal expert has shed light on what he believes was the Duchess of Sussex's plan from day one. One of the closest confidants of the late Queen Elizabeth has reportedly claimed that the former monarch had long-standing doubts regarding the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. The late Queen is said to have been very keen on Meghan at the start of her and Prince Harry's relationship, and the couple have never spoken about the former monarch in anything other than positive terms. The Duke of Sussex was very close with his grandmother, and Meghan has also spoken on how high she held the Queen after the kindness she showed her when she first joined the Royal Family, the Mirror reports. However Lady Elizabeth Anson, one of the late Queen's cousins and close confidant reportedly revealed to an author and journalist, Sally Bedell Smith that even in the run up to Harry and Meghan's wedding doubts started to form in the heads of royals about the bride-to-be. It has been reported that the Duke of Sussex had been rude to the late Queen while discussing the wedding and the former Queen's confidant claims that whilst there was "hope" in royal circles that Meghan was "in love" with Harry, they didn't "quite think" it to be true, adding, "We think she engineered it all." Speaking to The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show, a royal expert biographer Phil Dampier has said in his opinion these claims are trustworthy due to how close Lady Elizabeth was with her cousin Queen Elizabeth. The expert added that in his opinion, this showed that Meghan was using the Royal Family as a "stepping stone" to bigger and better things. He also doesn't believe that she ever intended to stay in the UK permanently as a working royal. He stated: "I think, unfortunately, that confirms what I've been saying or thought for the last few years that, sadly, Meghan never really had any intention of staying in the Royal Family." "She saw [it] as a stepping stone getting married to Harry... to new fame and fortune." "And I think that's what initially Prince William was concerned about. And that's why they fell out. And now we are where we are. But to have this confirmed by somebody so close to the Queen is, is is really dynamite." Meghan and Harry have both spoken out about the fact they really tried to make life inside the monarchy work. When they first announced they wanted to step back as full-time working royals in early 2020, they didn't want to make a full break instead they hoped to represent the crown on a part-time basis. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wanted to continue supporting the Queen, where possible, whilst making their own money. However, the senior royals and their aides deemed the part time working model to be unworkable, and fully cut ties from the Sussexes. As well as stripping them of their royal patronages, Harry's honorary military positions, and their 'HRH' styles. After Harry's prolonged battle with the Home Office regarding the removal of his automatic police security whilst in the UK, he made it very clear that he doesn't feel safe bringing his wife and two young children to the UK without it. Journalist and author Omid Scobie revealed in his biography Endgame that the Duchess of Sussex "never really felt at home" in the UK, and that after everything that has gone on she "never wants to step foot in England again".
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meghan 'had bold marriage plan and William saw right through it,' says expert
After reports surfaced claiming the late Queen long had 'doubts' about Meghan Markle, a royal expert has shed fresh light on what he believes was the Duchess of Sussex's plan from day one One of the closest confidants of the late Queen Elizabeth has reportedly claimed that the former monarch had serious and long-standing doubts about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The late Queen is said to have been very keen on Meghan when she and Harry first got serious, and both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have never spoken about the former monarch in anything other than glowing terms. Harry was always very close with his grandmother, and Meghan has also spoken repeatedly about the high esteem she held the Queen in and the kindness she showed her when she joined the Royal Family. However, one of the late Queen's cousins - Lady Elizabeth Anson - who was also a close friend of the former monarch, reportedly revealed to Sally Bedell Smith, an author and journalist, that even in the run up to Harry and Meghan's wedding, doubts began to rear their head in royal circles about the bride-to-be. The Duke of Sussex was alleged to have been rude to the late Queen in a 10 minute discussion about the wedding, and the former monarch's confidant claims that whilst there was "hope" in royal circles that Meghan was "in love" with Harry, they didn't "quite think" it to be true, adding, "We think she engineered it all." A royal expert, biographer Phil Dampier, has now told The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show that in his view, these claims are trustworthy because of how close Lady Elizabeth, who died in 2020, was with Queen Elizabeth. The expert added that, in his opinion, this showed that Meghan was using the Royal Family as a "stepping stone" to bigger and brighter things, and that he doesn't believe she ever intended to remain in the UK permanently as a working royal. "I think, unfortunately, that confirms what I've been saying or thought for the last few years that, sadly, Meghan never really had any intention of staying in the Royal Family," the expert said. "She saw [it] as a stepping stone getting married to Harry... to new fame and fortune. "And I think that's what initially Prince William was concerned about. And that's why they fell out. And now we are where we are. But to have this confirmed by somebody so close to the Queen is, is is really dynamite." Meghan and Harry have both said however that they really tried to make life inside the monarchy work, and that when they announced they wanted to step back as full-time working royals in early 2020, they didn't want to make a full break - instead representing the crown on a part-time basis, and still supporting the Queen where possible, whilst making their own money. However, the senior royals and their aides deemed this half-in-half-out model to be unworkable, and made a full break from the Sussexes, stripping them of their royal patronages, Harry's honorary military positions, and their 'HRH' styles. After a protracted battle with the Home Office over the removal of his automatic police security whilst in his home country, Harry has made it clear that he doesn't feel safe bringing his wife and two children to the UK without it. However, journalist and author Omid Scobie revealed in his book Endgame that Meghan "never really felt at home" in the UK, and that after everything that has gone on, she "never wants to step foot in England again".
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I've seen signs of how stressed Harry is recently – he's killed any chance of reconciliation with King, expert says
A ROYAL expert says Prince Harry seems "down and sad" having killed any change of mending bridges with his father. Last month, the royal launched into an 6 Prince Harry departs after attending the High Court after a hearing regarding his security battle in the UK Credit: Reuters 6 The Duke of Sussex with his bodyguard and head of security, Christopher Sanchez Credit: Alamy 6 Renowned royal photographer Arthur Edwards told the Royal Exclusive Show that Harry looked "so sad" in the BBC interview Credit: BBC The 40-year-old made a series of King Charles was said to be Renowned royal photographer Arthur Edwards told the Royal Exclusive Show that Harry looked "so sad" in the interview. He told The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson that Harry "doesn't seem to be having a real role now" as Meghan delves into her various business ventures. Read more He said: "And I keep thinking back to that video he made when he lost the court case. And he looked so sad in that, so really down and not upbeat like he was normally. "I feel somehow he's having probably second thoughts. All he wanted to do was "The thing is, if he'd only said sorry on that interview, 'sorry, Pop, you know, I do want to see you' - I think that might have had a different [effect]. "But in many ways, it was coming from his heart, I thought. His father is not well, he's concerned - it's his father." Most read in Royals "I did feel that was a change in his attitude. I mean, I haven't seen anything in five years. and then suddenly he comes out with that. "I thought he looked so sad, you know, so sad." The Sun's Royal Editor called Harry's interview "one of their biggest mistakes" and said "it came from a place of anger". Prince Harry's biggest bombshells: Prince Harry lost his Harry claimed the He said he 'can't see a world' where he would bring his wife and children to the UK Harry revealed he has The royal described his court loss as a 'good old fashioned establishment stitch up' He also said he feels 'let down' by his country and reached out to the PM for help. Buckingham Palace Prince Harry says he against the decision to remove his taxpayer-funded security. In a fresh scathing attack, the Duke of Sussex unleashed a host of new claims including how dad Charles is no longer speaking to him and how he's "uncovered his worst fears". The Duke of Sussex said he would "love reconciliation" with the royal family. This comes after years of feuding with the family, including his own brother Prince William. The feud between the Duke and his family started when he and Meghan Markle announced on January 8, 2020, that they would be stepping down as 'senior' members of the Royal Family. A tragic revelation in the bombshell interview was when Prince Harry revealed that his father, King Charles, won't speak to him. Harry said when making the emotional admission: "He won't speak to me because of this security stuff." Harry and William are also said to be barely on speaking terms. William was reportedly 'blindsided' by Harry's decision to ditch his duties to live in his Montecito mansion with Meghan and the pair have yet to make amends. Another blow to the Royal relationships struck when Harry released his memoir Spare in 2023. Harry didn't hold back in the controversial book which caused a deeper chasm between him and his brother. In the bombshell memoir, he detailed Megxit and how the Royal family brand Meghan "difficult" and "rude." He slammed Queen Camilla as a villain and was highly criticised for outing his family for cash. The Duke of Sussex chillingly suggested He said he misses the UK and it is "sad" that he won't be able to A Palace Spokesperson said at the time: "All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion." 6 Harry is occasionally spotted in some of his wife's adventures - but experts say he seems lost and doesn't know what his role is anymore Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 6 Harry and William are also said to be barely on speaking terms Credit: AFP 6 The Royal Family has been torn in two over the Megxit rift Credit: AFP Prince Harry is 'pointing finger' & 'wants to blame everybody else' in bombshell interview as he 'fumes over court loss' PRINCE Harry is pointing the finger in his bombshell interview after losing his battle for taxpayer-funded security, an expert slams. The Duke chillingly suggested Broadcaster and royal biographer Vickers told The Sun: "I think he's pointing the finger pretty much at all of us really. "He's always angry and so he's sort of doing what he does so often you know which is to blame other people. "That is what they do the whole time. "They're always telling us what they think and what they feel and telling us that we're in the wrong and they're in the right. "He wants to attribute blame to everybody else - I mean he never seems to accept that he, himself, has done quite a few things which on the whole we don't really like." After losing the appeal over receiving security for himself and his family - after battling for three-and-a-half years - Prince Harry expressed he was immensely disappointed with the verdict.
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I've seen signs of how stressed Harry is recently – he's killed any chance of reconciliation with King, expert says
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A ROYAL expert says Prince Harry seems "down and sad" having killed any change of mending bridges with his father. Last month, the royal launched into an astonishing rant on the BBC after losing his legal challenge to get back his tax-payer funded security. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Prince Harry departs after attending the High Court after a hearing regarding his security battle in the UK Credit: Reuters 6 The Duke of Sussex with his bodyguard and head of security, Christopher Sanchez Credit: Alamy 6 Renowned royal photographer Arthur Edwards told the Royal Exclusive Show that Harry looked "so sad" in the BBC interview Credit: BBC The 40-year-old made a series of bombshell claims about the Royal Family - all the while insisting he wanted reconciliation. King Charles was said to be "frustrated and upset" by his son's tirade. Renowned royal photographer Arthur Edwards told the Royal Exclusive Show that Harry looked "so sad" in the interview. He told The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson that Harry "doesn't seem to be having a real role now" as Meghan delves into her various business ventures. He said: "And I keep thinking back to that video he made when he lost the court case. And he looked so sad in that, so really down and not upbeat like he was normally. "I feel somehow he's having probably second thoughts. All he wanted to do was reconcile with his father. "The thing is, if he'd only said sorry on that interview, 'sorry, Pop, you know, I do want to see you' - I think that might have had a different [effect]. "But in many ways, it was coming from his heart, I thought. His father is not well, he's concerned - it's his father." "I did feel that was a change in his attitude. I mean, I haven't seen anything in five years. and then suddenly he comes out with that. "I thought he looked so sad, you know, so sad." The Sun's Royal Editor called Harry's interview "one of their biggest mistakes" and said "it came from a place of anger". Prince Harry's biggest bombshells: The Royal gave the extraordinary interview after losing his appeal against the decision to remove his taxpayer-funded security. In a fresh scathing attack, the Duke of Sussex unleashed a host of new claims including how dad Charles is no longer speaking to him and how he's "uncovered his worst fears". The Duke of Sussex said he would "love reconciliation" with the royal family. This comes after years of feuding with the family, including his own brother Prince William. The feud between the Duke and his family started when he and Meghan Markle announced on January 8, 2020, that they would be stepping down as 'senior' members of the Royal Family. A tragic revelation in the bombshell interview was when Prince Harry revealed that his father, King Charles, won't speak to him. Harry said when making the emotional admission: "He won't speak to me because of this security stuff." Harry and William are also said to be barely on speaking terms. William was reportedly 'blindsided' by Harry's decision to ditch his duties to live in his Montecito mansion with Meghan and the pair have yet to make amends. Another blow to the Royal relationships struck when Harry released his memoir Spare in 2023. Harry didn't hold back in the controversial book which caused a deeper chasm between him and his brother. In the bombshell memoir, he detailed Megxit and how the Royal family brand Meghan "difficult" and "rude." He slammed Queen Camilla as a villain and was highly criticised for outing his family for cash. The Duke of Sussex chillingly suggested it would be the Firm's fault if anything happened to him or wife Meghan Markle. He said he misses the UK and it is "sad" that he won't be able to show his children his homeland. A Palace Spokesperson said at the time: "All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion." 6 Harry is occasionally spotted in some of his wife's adventures - but experts say he seems lost and doesn't know what his role is anymore Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 6 Harry and William are also said to be barely on speaking terms Credit: AFP 6 The Royal Family has been torn in two over the Megxit rift Credit: AFP
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
You're NOT a typical working mum, Meghan – you've got a nanny & it's so grating when you whine, expert slams
MEGHAN Markle has been slammed by a royal expert for whining about being a typical working mum despite having a nanny. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, admitted in April she had an "amazing" nanny who had helped her look after Prince Archie, aged six, and Princess Lilibet, aged three, for the past five years. 3 Meghan Markle has been slammed for 'overusing' examples of the difficulties of being a mum, despite having a nanny 3 The Duchess of Sussex admitted in April she had an 'amazing' nanny who had helped out the family for the past five years Credit: YouTube 3 Meghan said previously her life of 'juggling' working and being a mum was 'incredibly overwhelming' Credit: Instagram/meghan However, an expert has slammed the mum-of-two for "going on and on" about her life as a working mum, despite her "great privilege" giving her access to helpful resources that much of the rest of the world "cannot afford". Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show, Royal Correspondent Bronte Coy said she was "frustrated" by Meghan for "overusing" the examples of her motherly responsibilities. The expert explained: "I have a son, but when I hear people from positions of great privilege - where they can afford nannies and a lot of help - go on and on and on about the working mum thing, it's not the same. "Yes, it's time away from your kid - I definitely understand that aspect - but it's not the same as the working mum idea that a lot of the rest of the world has to deal with. "And so she really leaned into that a lot, and I think, well, is this a struggle that you have a lot?" Bronte added: "You do have help. And also you are at home a lot." "I find that a little bit grating." Meghan had admitted in an appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show in April that her nanny would step in to help take her children to school. Her admission came just weeks after the Duchess of Sussex said she felt the "juggling" of working and being a mum was "incredibly overwhelming", adding: "Oh my gosh, I just need a break." Adding to Bronte's points, broadcaster and writer Esther Krakue said Meghan was trying "to be this thing that she's clearly not", in relation to her "influencer" status. There's nothing much left of 'erratic' Harry in terms of a man, he's just watching Meghan crack on Esther explained: "I don't even want to feel like we're beating down on everything she does - I genuinely wish her all the success. "But I feel sad that she feels the need to be this thing that she's clearly not. She's not a chemist. She's not a physicist." "But that's fine - sometimes it's OK to just be pretty and to have good fortune in life and to ride that wave." In response, Bronte added that she felt Meghan would be best suited to returning to her lifestyle space, which "she clearly loves." The expert added: "I think that she, I was always hopeful when she leaned into the lifestyle space, clearly she loves that. "I thought maybe we're going to see a more relaxed, casual, real Meghan - I really had hoped that would work - I thought that was going to be a good idea for her. "I have been disappointed by the output, however. "I think it's just not quite landed for a lot of people, particularly now the show is wrapped up." This comes as the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix cooking show was slammed by an expert for not "being entertaining or informative". Esther Krakue questioned the point of the eight-part series With Love, Meghan, which saw the duchess hosting celeb pals such as Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer. The Netflix series saw Meghan making guest baskets, beeswax candles, and a single skillet spaghetti, filmed at a farmhouse near her £12million Montecito mansion. Esther shared: 'There's nothing there. 'She's very, like - I'm not saying this to be horrible - she is not an entertainer or an entertaining person. 'There's not much personality there. 'I never learn anything from her. I love lifestyle shows. I watch them every day. I don't learn anything. I didn't learn anything from hers. And she's just not entertaining. 'She's not a fun person to be around. 'You don't think this is the person I want to go to the pub with to have a pint with. 'It's very clear that she is not box office in terms of entertainment quality.'
