Royal Family news – Queen suffering alone leaves family in AGONY and desperate to comfort her in wake of Philip’s death
THE Queen is terrified Prince Harry will pick on one Royal Family member in particular in his bombshell memoir.
The Duke of Sussex recently revealed he would be writing a tell-all book about growing up as a royal, his relationship with Meghan Markle and explosive fall-out from the couple's move to the US.
While the Queen herself is likely to avoid being criticised by her grandson, other members of the Royal Family such as Prince Charles and Prince William have been warned to put on their tin hats and prepare for attacks.
But the person the Queen is actually most worried about is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, sources told the Daily Mail.
"Let’s be honest, Harry has never been close to the Duchess of Cornwall, the sources was reported as saying.
"If he documents their fraught relationship in the book it could be very damaging at a time when Charles is laying the groundwork for her to become Queen."
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IS IT LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT?
When it comes to remembering about matters close to the heart, Kate Middleton is quick to recall her awkward first meeting with Prince William... but he can't remember it!
The Duchess admitted that when she met Wills for the first time at university in St Andrews in Scotland - her reaction was less than cool.
"I actually went bright red when I met you and scuttled off feeling very shy about meeting you," she said.
Although it wasn't quite love at first sight as the two became good friends before dating, William admitted he and Kate, "did split up for a bit. We were both very young, it was at university and we were both finding ourselves and being different characters and stuff."
However, all that starts well ends well as Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot in 2011 after eight years together.
They celebrated 10 years together in April this year.
'KIDS! WE'RE GOING OFF GRID'
Kate Middleton and Prince William have reportedly taken their kids on a secret holiday to the Isles of Scilly in Cornwall.
Hello! has revealed today that the family have spent the past three weeks completely off the grid. Quietly sneaking their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis away, Hello! reports they're spending some well-deserved time together in Cornwall.
It's not the first time they've visited the Isles, as Kate, William, and the kids spent their vacation there last year too.
The Isles of Scilly are reachable by air (by aircraft or helicopter) and ferry, with them being known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque scenery.
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS: INSIDE THE QUEEN'S SCOTLAND HOLIDAY
The Queen's annual summer holiday began in late July this year as she departed from Windsor Castle for her Scottish retreat of Balmoral Castle.
The trip usually lasts for around three months, with Her Majesty departing in either September or early October.
No doubt the holiday will be be tainted with sadness, as it's her first without her beloved husband Prince Phillip, who died earlier this year in April.
However, despite this, Her Majesty will be kept preoccupied, with her days filled with family picnics, fishing, and deer stalking.
Other events that occur during the summer are Highland Games where the royals will watch everything from the Caber Toss to a huge Tug O' War.
WHEN DID MEGHAN VISIT BALMORAL?
Every year, the Queen and her extended royal family head to Scotland to enjoy the holidays.
Her Majesty has spent a 12-week break at her special Highlands retreat Balmoral every summer of her 69-year reign. Last month, the monarch made her first trip away from Windsor since Prince Philip’s death.
It is claimed that Meghan first visited the pad in 2017, but her first official visit came after her 2018 royal wedding.
MEGHAN MARKLE 'WOULD BE “BORED OUT OF HER MIND” BY ROYALS’ SUMMER HOLIDAY TO BALMORAL THIS YEAR'
Royal author Phil Dampier claims the Duchess of Sussex is focused on a “full-on Hollywood” life as she reaches her milestone 40th birthday tomorrow.
In fact, it's so much so that Phil told Fabulous: “Harry and Meghan certainly won’t miss going to Balmoral as a guest of the Queen."
Meghan will definitely be preoccupied with getting her party right. “They have very much gone full on California and won’t worry about how it looks back in the UK".
“She is very much free to do what she wants and I’m sure they will.”
QUESTION OVER GIFT (CONTINUED...)
Another royal expert, Richard Fitzwilliams, told The Sun he was 'sure' the Royal family "will be in touch with Meghan. They will wish her 'Happy Birthday'.
"They normally do so for birthdays.
"But I wouldn't know if they'd send anything and it's unlikely that we will find out.
"We wouldn't be told if anything special will be sent."
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WIDENING RIFT (CONTINUED...)
There are fears that the growing divide between Harry and his brother may never be fixed as William finds it "impossible to trust him again", pals fear.
But with Meghan blowing out 40 candles on her birthday cake on Wednesday, it's expected that the very public fall-out will briefly be put to one side.
ROYALS ‘TO SHARE MEGHAN MARKLE 40TH BIRTHDAY MESSAGE “THROUGH GRITTED TEETH”'
An expert has claimed today that the Royals are expected to share a birthday message to Meghan Markle to mark her 40th "through gritted teeth". It has been said they don't want to make the rift worse.
Despite Meghan and Harry quitting the Firm more than a year ago and starting a new life in the US before unleashing a string of allegations against the Royals, Meghan will still receive a birthday message.
Royal commentator Phil Dampier told the Sun Online: "But whether a present will be sent privately, I don't know, such is the state of the relationship.
MEGHAN MARKLE ‘LIKELY TO SHARE FAMILY PHOTO WITH LILIBET’ FOR HER 40TH BIRTHDAY IN FIRST GLIMPSE OF DAUGHTER
Meghan could share a family photo with Lilibet to mark the proud mum's 40th birthday in what would be the first glimpse of the eighth-in-line to the throne, royal experts have claimed.
The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry welcomed their daughter into the world on June 4 but the newborn baby is yet to be seen.
With Meghan's 40th tomorrow, it could provide the perfect opportunity for the proud parents to share an updated family photo.
Royal commentator Phil Dampier told The Sun Online: "I think it's likely we will see a picture of the family.
WHY WAS PRINCE GEROGE TROLLED AT THE EUROS?
The youngster received cruel comments online after he made an appearance at Wembley with his parents for the Euro 2020 final on Sunday 11th July.
During the game, Prince George won the hearts of the public after he was caught on camera celebrating England's goal.
The wholesome scene brought happiness to Twitter where social media users shared their thoughts on the rather mature behaviour of the overjoyed little prince.
Read more here.
PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE MIDDLETON'S 'CONCERNS' ABOUT PRINCE GEORGE GROWING UP IN SPOTLIGHT
While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spend a lot of time in front of the cameras, it’s their children that often steal the limelight.
As their children are growing up and becoming more of a focus for the paparazzi, the parents are concerned about online trolls. George's appearance at the Euro final with his parents sparked a wave of online trolling.
"He’s growing up in a different era to his parents. Times have changed since then. There wasn’t social media or internet trolls when William and Kate were children."
"The Cambridges feel it’s necessary to shield George, Charlotte and Louis from the spotlight and have become cautious about the appearances [they] make. Kate and William are being more selective about the events he attends."
THE EFFECTS OF PRINCE HARRY LOSING MORE PATRONAGES (CONTINUED...)
Harry’s loss of MORE patronages is a “psychological blow” that shows he’s “past the point of no return”, claims a royal expert.
"But he can't really complain because he decided to quit the UK - he can't pick and choose the things he can do - he has made his bed and has to lie in it."
Read more here.
EXPLAINED: HOW KATE MIDDLETON AND PRINCESS ANNE WILL FILL IN FOR PRINCE HARRY
On Sunday, the Times reported that Kate has been selected as the new patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League. The official announcement will come before the Rugby World Cup.
According to a senior military source, Princess Anne will soon step in as the next captain-general of the Royal Marines. Harry took over this role from Prince Philip in 2017.
“She’s really well connected to the navy and, as a consequence, has a soft spot for the Royal Marines. We are very comfortable with her, especially given her outstanding sporting background.”
VIDEO OF THE QUEEN SHOWING HER NONCHALANT SIDE GOING VIRAL
An old video from 2005 of The Queen saying 'nah' is going viral.
The unearthed vid shows the Queen and the artist, Rolf Harris, having a conversation where she has the most nonchalant answer to his question about her aging.
Fans have taken to the internet to express their joy: “The Queen answering a question like every bloke in the U.K. Can't get over the Queen saying ‘nah.'”
OFFICIAL EMBLEM FOR QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE REVEALED
A 19-year-old university student’s “elegant' design has been selected as part of a competition to find the official emblem of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It will take place in June 2022.
The stunning emblem features a stylised crown that incorporates the number 70.
Edward Roberts, the winner, said: “it’s just an amazing feeling to win it, I couldn’t believe I’d won it really. I thought I had achieved something by getting to the top 100 so to even win it - I was over the moon.”
The contest was launched by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and was open to young people aged between 13 and 25.
HOW OLD WAS PRINCE PHILIP WHEN HE DIED AND WHEN WOULD HE HAVE BEEN 100?
Prince Philip was 99 years old when he passed away (April 9, 2021) after celebrating his last birthday in lockdown with Queen Elizabeth II.
The Duke of Edinburgh died at Windsor Castle, but despite being the son of a prince and princess, he was not a King.
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QUEEN'S GRANDSON OPENS UP ABOUT 'HARDEST PART' OF PRINCE PHILIP'S FUNERAL
Peter Phillips, the Queen's grandson, reveals that not being able to hug the Queen was the hardest part of Prince Philip’s funeral.
Due to Covid restrictions being in place during the funeral, it meant it had to be conducted with social distancing protocols. This meant the grieving wife of Philip was forced to sit alone for the service.
"Everybody saw the image of Her Majesty sitting alone. It would have been the same for any other family; the hardest part is not being able to hug those closest to the person who’s been lost.”
HARRY AND MEGHAN ‘RISK RUNNING OUT OF CURRENCY SOON’
Despite the couple firmly remaining in the limelight, according to the Daily Record, one expert has said that their ‘book and podcast deals mean they face the threat of running out of currency.’
“I think the biggest threat to Harry and Meghan, once these book deals are done and the podcasts are done and Spotify, then what is their currency?”
Harry’s book is set to bring the family 'the big bucks', with plans of publishing the book in late 2022.
EXPLAINED: DOES HARRY STILL HUNT?
Prince Harry has previously flogged his handmade hunting rifles worth £50,000. However, he has given up hunting to please Meghan.
Harry learnt to shoot as a child and once killed a one-ton buffalo.
Read more here.
PRINCE HARRY SHOULD SETTLE BIRD-SHOOTING MYSTERY IN MEMOIRS, SAY CAMPAIGNERS
Wildlife campaigners are calling on Harry to use his forthcoming memoirs to solve the mystery about the killing of two of Britain's rarest birds. It is a 14-year-old mystery that happened at one of the Queen's estates.
The Duke was questioned by police in 2007 over the killing of two hen harriers, a legally protected species in Norfolk.
Campaigners are hoping that Harry's new books will provide the truthful and honest account of his life, mistakes and life lessons that he so promises to do.
The director of campaigns at the League Against Cruel Sports, Chris Luffingham, has said: “I hope this gives Prince Harry a chance to talk about his environmental concerns and any moves to distance himself from ‘game’ bird shooting.”
“It will also offer Prince Harry a chance to set the record straight about what really happened".
EXPLAINED: WHO IS MEGHAN MARKLE’S BEST FRIEND JESSICA MULRONEY?
Jessica is a Toronto-based fashion stylist, bridal expert and PR manager.
The 39-year-old styles Canada's First Lady Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and carefully selected Meghan's engagement photocall outfit.
She's also a bridal consultant at the Canadian branch of Kleinfeld's, the New York based wedding shop made famous by Say Yes To The Dress.
Read more here.
MEGHAN MARKLE'S PAL SOUGHT THERAPY AFTER BULLYING SCANDAL
Meghan Markle's close pal, Jessica Mulroney, said she had therapy after her white privilege scandal surfaced.
In an Instagram post, she wrote: “I’ve spoken about mental illness for years as well as being a hard worker my whole life but never thought I’d have to go through intense treatment the way I did this year”.
In the post, she also spoke about how she shunned her friends during this 'dark and lonely' time, but reminded her followers “there is hope”.
“I’ve found it through sobriety and therapy. My life is happy again."
WHISKED AWAY FOR A SPECIAL GETAWAY
Meghan Markle could be whisked away for a special 40th birthday getaway by Prince Harry to enjoy a quiet celebration with their kids, claims a report.
Mystery remains over her exact plans as, elsewhere, there are claims the Sussexes could be organising a low-key party with famous A-lister pals, such as George and Amal Clooney.
Read more here.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT MEGHAN'S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH SO FAR
With her 40th birthday tomorrow, Meghan is reportedly hiring Oprah Winfrey’s party planner.
She’ll be joined by family and friends for her milestone birthday at her and Prince Harry’s £11million mansion in Santa Barbara, California.
Supposedly ‘low key’, she’ll be hosting for 65 people. The Duchess of Sussex has also made sure her party will not break Covid rules.
Big-name celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise and Kim Kardashian are on the guest list.
JAMES MAY SLAMS HARRY AND MEGHAN SAYING THEY'RE 'SUPPOSED TO KNOW BETTER'
James May told the Radio Times that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should "know better" than to talk about their personal lives in public.
Slamming them, he added: "everyone’s got issues like that, and I don’t think the rest of us should know or care about it."
"I thought the whole point of a royal family is that they were supposed to be an exemplar."