MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry need footage with the Queen for their Netflix show 'to boost their lucrative but waning status as royals', an expert has said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be attending the Queen's Jubilee celebrations next month.
The royal pair will be sharing the intimacies of their new California lifestyle in an upcoming docuseries, but they had hoped to use footage of the Queen's Jubilee to garner attention.
Royal expert, Tom Bower, has said that the Sussexes are currently missing "intimate shots" with Her Majesty.
Writing in The Sun he said: "Netflix cameras have followed them to New York and Holland for the recent Invictus Games.
"What’s missing are intimate shots of the Sussexes with the Queen. Hollywood surely needs that proximity to justify the huge budget.
"And the Sussexes need the shots to boost their lucrative but waning status as royals."
This need for shots threatens to disrupt the Jubilee.
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Thomas Markle suffered serious fall just DAYS before stroke
Thomas, the father of Meghan Markle, was recently rushed to hospital following a massive stroke.
Prior to the event, the 77 year old had texted his royal author friend, "I've just fallen."
“Thankfully, some good people picked me up from the pavement.
"I’m going to head home.”
Within days of this accident, Markle was in hospital, forcing him to pull out of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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Sussexes’ absence from Jubilee celebrations would have left many ‘mortified’
Should Meghan and Harry have decided not to attend the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations next weekend, they would have left “everybody mortified”, according to a royal biographer.
Andrew Morton, the author of the new biography The Queen, told Express.co.uk: “The Sussexes are attending the family events.
“Is it an olive branch? Yes, I think everybody would have been mortified if they had stayed in California.”
He added this would have been the case in particular because the Duke of Sussex visited the monarch in April.
“Harry had made a flying visit to see the Queen to Holland on his way to the Invictus Games”, Mr Morton said.
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It's Lilibet's first birthday next week, but will there be time to celebrate?
A source said: “There isn’t much wriggle room to fit in a birthday party for a one-year-old."
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee fast approaching, young Lilibet's birthday has been somewhat overshadowed. Leaving some to question if the baby royal will even get a party.
“Harry and Meghan will want to celebrate Lilibet’s birthday somehow with their family," the source continued.
"But diaries are full on Saturday.
“There isn’t much wriggle room to fit in a birthday party for a one-year-old.
"These events have been planned far in advance and the Sussexes have not exactly made their plans clear or public."
Presently, it remains to be seen just how involved the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be for Her Majesty's Jubilee
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Meghan should 'give comfort and reassurance’ to father Thomas
Royal expert and author Tom Bower says the Duchess of Sussex should visit her father after he suffered a severe stroke.
Speaking to Good Morning Britain, the biographer said: “What we do know, is that Meghan has always said that she is a very compassionate person.
“And if compassion was at all necessary right now, it would mean that she would go to her father’s bedside – about two and a half hours drive south from where she lives – and give him some comfort and reassurance.”
- Joseph Gamp
Meghan braced for ex-husband to unveil ‘remarkable’ tale
A royal expert has claimed that Meghan Markle is bracing herself for her ex-husband to reveal the “remarkable story” of their past relationship in a new tell-all book.
Tom Bower, a British author, is writing new book and will reportedly include interviews with Trevor Engelson, the Duchess ex-husband.
Royal expert Neil Sean said “a lot of people” could have “an axe to grind” to tell their side of the story.
On his YouTube channel, Sean speaks about Engelson and adds: “This particular individual would truly have a remarkable story because, after all, he would have first-hand experience of what it was like, yes what it was like, to be married the first time around to the actress from Suits.”
- Joseph Gamp
Meghan Markle ‘nagged’ ex-husband for TV roles
Meghan Markle’s ex-husband Trevor Engelson was “continuously nagged” by her for TV roles to boost her acting career, a royal author has suggested.
Neil Sean has said Trevor could have “an axe to grind” as “we only know her version of events.”
Express.co.uk reports that Mr Sean stated on his YouTube channel: “Trevor’s story itself is remarkable because he’s never spoken on the record about his time with Meghan Markle.
“When you think about it, you read the stories, if you believe them, the way that she just wanted to collect the food mixer, or the blender, posted back his ring, that sort of stuff, there’s two sides to every story and of course, we only know her version of events”.
The Duchess of Sussex is the subject of Tom Bower’s forthcoming book and questions have been raised over whether her first husband, who she first started dating in 2004, will feature.
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Meghan Markle’s mother Doria should attend Jubilee celebrations
Meghan Markle’s mum Doria Ragland could attend the Jubilee celebrations if she decides to travel to Britain alongside the Sussexes, a royal expert claimed.
Express.co.uk reports that commentator Martin Townsend suggests it is possible Doria could appear at particular Jubilee events open to the wider family if she is joining the Sussex family in the UK to help babysit Archie and Lilibet.
Mr Townsend, senior specialist partner at Pagefield communication, stated: “I think it’s possible.
“They are coming with their children who are still very young.
“Who knows what arrangements Meghan and Harry may have made, but in the past Meghan’s mother has been involved, so I wouldn’t be at all surprised.”
- Joseph Gamp
Sussexes’ absence from Jubilee celebrations would have left many ‘mortified’
Should Meghan and Harry have decided not to attend the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations next weekend, they would have left “everybody mortified”, according to a royal biographer.
Andrew Morton, the author of the new biography The Queen, told Express.co.uk: “The Sussexes are attending the family events.
“Is it an olive branch? Yes, I think everybody would have been mortified if they had stayed in California.”
He added this would have been the case in particular because the Duke of Sussex visited the monarch in April.
“Harry had made a flying visit to see the Queen to Holland on his way to the Invictus Games”, Mr Morton said.
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Meghan and Harry brace for backlash from royal super-fans
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been warned to anticipate a potential backlash from public crowds when they step out into the public at next week’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Express.co.uk reports that the Sussexes could be greeted by boos, according to royal biographer and journalist Duncan Larcombe.
He said on True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat that the reaction to the “divisive” couple will be “fascinating to see.”
The royal expert highlighted that the crowds at the Jubilee will consist of “thousands and thousands of royalists.”
The Jubilee celebrations will see Harry and Meghan both appear alongside the entire Royal Family for the first time in two years.
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Harry and Meghan made William and Kate into stars, royal author claims
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle deserve “credit” for making Kate and William royal stars, says one royal author.
According to Express.co.uk, royal author and historian Tessa Dunlop told True Royalty’s TV The Royal Beat that the Cambridges’ “monumental transition” was mostly down to the Sussexes.
She also said that Meghan and Harry should be congratulated for forcing Kate and William to “kickstart their star quality.”
The royal expert responded to royal biographer and journalist Duncan Larcombe’s argument “now we are seeing the Prince and Princess of Wales in waiting.”
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Jubilee weekend: Expect warm temperatures
Settled weather should occur during the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations next weekend, as a result of a high pressure system.
According to the Met Office, warm temperatures are likely in the west and southwest.
However, cloudier conditions and showers should remain in the east and northeast.
Temperatures may be above average for the southwest, and rather cool in the northeast.
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George and Charlotte could fill Harry and Meghan’s ‘charisma vacancy’, claims royal expert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure in 2020 has left a “charisma vacancy” which needs to be filled by other members of the Royal Family, according to a royal author.
Express.co.uk reports that Cele Otnes, co-author of Royal Fever: The British Monarchy in Consumer Culture, suggests that, after the Sussexes stepped back from their royal duties, there was an absence of “charisma”.
The term “charisma vacancy” features in Tina Brown’s book The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor, and argues that the Royal Family’s charisma quota was once filled by Diana.
She comments that since Megxit, the position has been filled by William and Kate’s children who have frequently displayed their personalities.
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Harry and Meghan tell Queen they will ‘keep low profile’ during Jubilee
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have told the Queen that they will keep a low profile during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations next weekend.
According to Mail Online, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will only take part in official engagements after Her Majesty “ordered the family to come together” with “no dramas” to overshadow the events.
Harry and Meghan are also facing the dilemma of celebrating their daughter Lilibet’s birthday on Saturday June 4.
The Queen will be enjoying herself next Saturday at the Epsom Derby horse racing in Surrey.
On Saturday night, the younger members of the royal family will head to Buckingham Palace for the Platinum Party at the Palace.
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Queen to end Jubilee celebrations by hosting ‘the future of the monarchy’
The Queen will end the Platinum Jubilee celebrations next weekend by hosting “the future” of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Princes Charles, William and George will join the finale of the royal celebration around 5 pm on Sunday June 5.
A royal source told Express.co.uk that the monarch “wants to see the heartbeat of her family and the future of the monarchy” as they close the People’s Pageant to end the occasion.
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Prince William ‘will worry’ over Meghan and Harry’s possible Jubilee ‘stunts’
Prince William will be worried the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will “pull a stunt” at the Queen’s Jubilee in order to hog the limelight, a royal expert has said.
According to Express.co.uk, Tom Bower said: “William will worry that Harry and Meghan will pull a stunt to try to get the limelight.
“Kate and William would be foolish not to be suspicious and would be unwise not to be cautious.”
The Jubilee will be Meghan’s first trip back to Britain since her and Harry quit their royal duties in 2020.
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Meghan should ‘give some comfort and reassurance’ to her father after suspected stroke, royal expert says
Royal expert and author Tom Bower, has implored the Duchess of Sussex to visit her father in this difficult time.
Speaking to Good Morning Britain, the biographer said: “What we do know, it that Meghan has always said that she is a very compassionate person.
“And if compassion was at all necessary right now, it would mean that she would go to her father’s bedside – about two and a half hours drive south from where she lives – and give him some comfort and reassurance.”
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What we know about Harry & Meghan’s Netflix series
It was recently revealed that Harry and Meghan will reportedly allow Netflix cameras into their home for a Keeping Up With The Kardashians-style docuseries.
According to Page Six, the Sussexes have been working with production crews for several months now – despite Meghan’s animated show Pearl being recently dumped by the platform.
The streaming giant apparently plans to release the series at the end of the year to coincide with the publication of Harry’s bombshell memoir.
Harry vehemently denied claims the couple would shoot a reality TV show in September 2020, and has previously said life in the Royal Family was like being in The Truman Show.
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Samantha Markle hits out at Meghan following father’s hospital admission
Meghan Markle’s sister Samantha has hit out at the Duchess of Sussex for her perceived “negligence” following their father’s hospital admission.
Thomas Markle was rushed to hospital on Monday night having suffered a potential stroke. He was unable to speak and forced to communicate via paper and pen when he was carried into an ambulance in Mexico.
Express.co.uk reports that not long after his hospital admission in California, his oldest daughter, Samantha, called out Meghan for her perceived “negligence”.
Samantha told GB News’ Dan Wootton on Wednesday: “None of us have heard from Meghan — that’s negligence.
“He’s been through so much. Two heart attacks, a pandemic and now a stroke.”
She pleaded with her half-sister to stop “watching and doing nothing.”
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Special Jubilee balcony plans for world to witness ‘heartbeat of her family’
The Queen will appear on Buckingham Palace’s balcony with her three heirs for the Platinum Jubilee finale.
She will be accompanied by Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George for the appearance after the Jubilee Pageant on June 5.
Royal sources disclosed to Express.co.uk that the Queen “wants the world to see the heartbeat of her family and the future of the monarchy”.
The Duchesses of Cornwall and Cambridge are also set to accompany their spouses on the balcony.
It has not yet been confirmed if Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte will join them.
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Harry’s ‘explosive’ memoir put on hold
A royal commentator has claimed that the Queen has been thrown a lifeline after it emerged Prince Harry’s “explosive” memoir may have been put on hold.
Daily Mail diary editor Richard Eden said: “As she looks forward to her Platinum Jubilee celebrations next week, Her Majesty may have been relieved to hear that her grandson Prince Harry’s memoirs could have been put on hold.
“The book, which is likely to be explosive and has caused much nervousness among courtiers, still does not have a publication date, even though it was expected to be released later this year.”
Mr Eden also noted that the lack of publication date is highly unusual in the book world, and has therefore sparked speculation that the project has been delayed.
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Where will Harry & Meg stay during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a highly anticipated period in the calendar because of its historical significance, and because the celebrations will coincide with a much needed break for many.
As festivities take place across the UK to celebrate the 96-year-old’s seventh decade on the throne, Brits will also be relishing an extended weekend.
The late May Bank Holiday has been moved to June 2 to make it a four-day weekend running from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5.
Harry and Meghan, who have relocated to California, will return to the UK to celebrate the occasion.
The couple are expected to stay in their first family home, Frogmore Cottage, situated in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Despite living in a £11million house in Los Angeles, the Sussexes continue to lease the property, which was their home before their move Stateside.
Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie, and her husband Jack Brooksbank currently occupy the property with their son, August.
The expectation is that she will open up the guest bedrooms to accommodate the couple when they arrive in the UK.
Harry previously stayed at the cottage in April 2021, when he returned from the US to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Prince Philip.
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Student speaks of ‘pleasure’ at seeing her Platinum Jubilee emblem ‘everything’
The student who designed the official Platinum Jubilee emblem has said it is a “pleasure” to see his creation on everything from London buses to chocolate bars and coins.
Graphic design student Edward Roberts, from Southwell, Nottinghamshire, also said he feels “honoured” to have been invited to the official celebrations on the bank holiday weekend.
The 19-year-old’s design was selected as the winning entry in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Emblem Competition, run by the Victoria & Albert Museum in conjunction with Buckingham Palace.
The logo is emblazoned across trains, champagne bottles, teddy bears and even deck chairs.
Souvenirs from the Royal Collection featuring the emblem, such as mugs, tea towels and umbrellas, have proven so popular that the merchandiser has temporarily suspended orders due to “unprecedented demand”.
Mr Roberts, who has just finished the second year of his graphic and communication design degree at the University of Leeds, said: “To see my design used throughout the country, and further afield, is a pleasure”.
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Meghan should "give comfort and reassurance' to father Thomas
Royal expert and author Tom Bower says the Duchess of Sussex should visit her father after he suffered a severe stroke.
Speaking to Good Morning Britain, the biographer said: “What we do know, is that Meghan has always said that she is a very compassionate person.
“And if compassion was at all necessary right now, it would mean that she would go to her father’s bedside – about two and a half hours drive south from where she lives – and give him some comfort and reassurance.”
- Joseph Gamp
Harry and Meghan tell Queen they will ‘keep low profile’ during Jubilee
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have told the Queen that they will keep a low profile during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations next weekend.
According to Mail Online, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will only take part in official engagements after Her Majesty “ordered the family to come together” with “no dramas” to overshadow the events.
Harry and Meghan are also facing the dilemma of celebrating their daughter Lilibet’s birthday on Saturday June 4.
The Queen will be enjoying herself next Saturday at the Epsom Derby horse racing in Surrey.
On Saturday night, the younger members of the royal family will head to Buckingham Palace for the Platinum Party at the Palace.
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Harry and Meghan face ‘public hostility’ for ‘cashing in’ on Jubilee
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may face “hostility” from Brits amid accusations from some Britons that the couple is using the Platinum Jubilee trip to “cash in”.
One Brit wrote to GB News this morning to argue that the pair were using the Jubilee to "top up their royal currency".
Express.co.uk reports that royal biographer Angela Levin was asked on GB News this morning whether this accusation could be true or not.
Ms Levin replied: "Well, the question is whether they will continue to use their royal status to make lots of money.
"I hope they don't but they have let us down when Harry was here to see the Queen briefly before the Invictus Games.
"He then almost immediately gave an interview to an American station and he was talking about the Queen and how she has to have the right people around her.
"These conversations with the Queen are meant to be private.
"Will they be private as the new report suggests or will they go back and have another discussion with Oprah or someone else that they have another grievance?"
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