MEGHAN Markle & Prince Harry were told to "grow up" by the US public as their popularity drops for "airing dirty laundry in public".
Their plummeting popularity coincides with the publication of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, and a string of high-profile interviews as well as a divisive Netflix documentary.
Last week an exclusive poll for Newsweek magazine showed the Duke had dropped 45 points in US public opinion, while Meghan Markle dropped 36 points — all in just one month.
And The Sun spoke to people across America with Marlon Bradford, 49, blasting: “Harry should have recognised he’s not like the rest of us and not exposed all that dirty linen. It’s an ugliness we don’t really want to see, even though all families have that side to them. It’s made so many people uncomfortable.”
Meanwhile Daisy Graham, 21, fumed: “They have all this privilege, but still whinge about it. It makes me think, ‘Come on, grow up’. It’s like they’re telling us they have all this nice stuff but she’s moaning about wearing a certain colour to an event. I mean, really?”
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Meghan Markle’s half-sister Samantha Markle, 58, said Prince Harry is “lacking in empathy, remorse, and shame”.
Speaking with GB News, Samantha said: “I think [Harry] is lacking in empathy, remorse, and shame.
“He is showing a clear disconnect with reality and is so emotionally underdeveloped that he can’t move on from this stage where he has resentment over a whole host of issues.
“I don’t think he can think like an adult because I don’t think emotionally he is one.
“It’s really par for the course that he’s behaving in this bitter and delusionary way.
Asked about whether she thought King Charles should apologise to the Sussexes, she added: “It would come with a great deal of risk and, I believe, be absolutely dangerous to do so.
“If King Charles apologises to them, he is opening the door for more abuse.
“That’s what happens when you apologise to sociopaths and narcissists. You find yourself beating a dead horse.
“And he cannot be apathetic and enable that sort of manipulation and control.”
Following Kate and William's visit to Windsor Foodshare this morning, fans have rushed to social media to thank the royal couple for their help and support.
Taking to Twitter, one wrote: ''Thank you for supporting Foodshare.''
A second added: ''Loved this engagement. Thank you.''
A third said: ''Always helping, always supporting the good people serving their communities. Couldn't be prouder of this magnificent couple.''
Royal biographer Tom Bower said Prince Harry was “groomed” by Meghan Markle and she was the driving force behind his controversial tell-all memoir Spare.
The expert claimed that before meeting Harry, Meghan had “constantly” sought out platforms to become a relevant speaker on social issues.
Bower said: “She wanted to be Angelina Jolie; a celebrity and a famous influencer. But she was irrelevant.
“Being with Harry gave her that opportunity and she played him from the start.
“Harry was groomed by Meghan.
“Her wedding guests were all Hollywood, not family, which shows her agenda.
“She always wanted to go back to Hollywood.”
He added: “His book is really Meghan’s. Meghan is the person who has dictated this agenda.”
In the acknowledgements section of his book, the prince says Meg was his “logical, physical, emotional and spiritual” inspiration.
St James's Palace is a red-brick building steeped in regal history and royal memories.
Not only was this location where the new king was announced, it has also hosted a number of royal christenings.
Here's a look at those who have been christened at the Palace over the years.
King Charles is now just under £50,000 richer after a beloved horse left to him by his late mother defied the odds and landed a winning spot.
The five-year-old gelding named Chalk Stream defied 20-1 odds to land a Listed contest at Warwick Farm racecourse Down Under on Thursday.
Queen Elizabeth bred Chalk Stream before sending him to be trained in Australia.
The win marked the biggest success of the King's racing career so far – and the biggest cheque, brining in a staggering £48,000.
Read more here.
Buckingham Palace is looking for an Operations Engineer to help in the refurbishment of the royal household.
The hired person will plan the refurbishment and find long-term views that can help modernise the Palace.
Renovation is expected to continue through 2027 and the hired engineer can earn from £45,000 to £50,000 a year while working a 37.5-hour week from Monday to Friday.
Following Prince William and Kate's visit to a foodbank earlier this morning, the royal couple has shared with fans a glimpse of their visit.
In the clip, Will and Kate can be seen meeting with volunteers and helping to package food donations.
Alongside the video, the caption read: ''Wonderful to spend some time with volunteers at Windsor Foodshare this morning.
''The donations and food packages make such a difference to those in the local area who need them.
''Hope we were more of a help than a hindrance when it came to the packing!''
Wonderful to spend some time with volunteers at Windsor Foodshare this morning.
The donations and food packages make such a difference to those in the local area who need them.
Hope we were more of a help than a hindrance when it came to the packing! pic.twitter.com/krGd5IfTp4
Prince George and Prince Charlotte call Prince William “Poachy” after they were inspired by top TV chef Ainsley Harriott.
He told The Sun about how it all started with an interview he did with Greg James on Radio 1.
Ainsely said: “We did this thing about whether you take a bath or not. What do you do in the bath, and I was like sometimes you have a little wee in the bath. You don’t mean to but there’s something about that relaxation. We then talked about cooking fish in the bath. Greg asked ‘could you cook a fish in the bath?’
“I said ‘yeah, if it’s a little bit of seabass or plaice or something like that’. You wouldn’t want a thick bit of fish because it wouldn’t poach. Anyway, apparently Prince William and Kate were taking George and Charlotte to school and they found it hysterical.
“He [Wills] came in to do an interview at the studio, and he called over Greg James and said ‘the kids love it. They loved that you were talking about eating fish in the water’.
“Why hello there, Jill’ – which went viral after he greeted a surprised competition winner on live TV with those very words – to “Why hello there, Will. Poachy, poachy, poachy.”
“George and Charlotte now call their dad Poachy. Isn’t that sweet and so lovely? [laughs].”
Royal experts have warned the upcoming coronation of King Charles could be faced with chaos as a result of shocking allegations yet to come in three new books.
This morning it was reported that Virgina Giuffre, the woman who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, could release a bombshell book just before the coronation takes place.
The news comes after the firm is said to be bracing for Meghan Markle to release her own memoir.
Royal biographer Angela Levin believes “all of this may come to a head just before the coronation”.
She told The Sun: “It’s a huge burden and it's such a shame.
“It’s the first coronation since 1953 and it just looks as though people are doing this deliberately just to spoil it.''
Read more here.
Before Prince Harry found love with Meghan Markle, he is said to have been "smitten" with European princess Marie-Olympia of Greece and Denmark.
Australian magazine New Idea reported Princess Beatrice had introduced Harry to the then 19-year-old, following his break up from Cressida Bonas in 2014.
The family were already familiar with Olympia, now 26, as King Charles is her godfather and her late grandfather King Constantine II’s second cousin.
Away from her regal routes, Olympia shares friendships with Paris and Nicky Hilton.
And like Harry, she likes to party – once causing an uproar by posting a picture of her holding up her middle finger on a night out in Rome.
Read more here.
Princess Kate was pictured sporting a stunning pink outfit this morning as she met with Prince William.
The royal couple visited Windsor Foodshare to hear about the support the organisation provides to individuals and families living in the local area.
If you want to dine like royalty, the good news is you can.
The chefs responsible for catering the royal family share all their favourite recipes with fans online.
From cooking Cranachan to baking hot cross buns, you can try your hand at a number of regal recipes.
All you have to do is visit the official Royal website and type in ''royal recipes'' in the search bar.
A number of royals live at the palace currently, including Prince William and Princess Kate with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Despite the fact that they moved to Windsor in 2022, Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace remains their official London residence.
Other residents include the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Eugenie (with Jack Brooksbank and their son, August), The Duke and Duchess of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, lives with his wife Katharine, the Duchess of Kent in Wren House at Kensington Palace.
The Duke of Kent’s brother, Prince Michael of Kent, and his wife, Princess Michael of Kent live in Apartment 10 at Kensington Palace.
Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank, and their young son spend part of their time at Ivy Cottage at Kensington Palace, as they now split their time between London and Portugal.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle previously lived in the grounds also, in Nottingham Cottage, prior to their starting a new life in America.
Fans have rushed to social media to praise The Princess Royal after it was revealed she had spent time visiting the Tapa military Base in Estonia.
Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: ''Her Royal Highness Princess Anne is an amazing member of the royal family, so hard working and taking on a lot of important duties.
''Thank you for visiting our Danish troops.''
A second added: ''What an amazing and unassuming woman the Princess Royal is. She just gets on with it. No nonsense about her. Well done as usual.''
Former Met Police inspector Mark Andrews – who was also Camilla’s former chief police protection officer – will become the King’s and her new head chauffeur, The Sun can reveal.
The source said: “Camilla was particularly shaken when the car she and Charles were travelling in was attacked by rioters. It enhanced her awareness about security and she came to place great trust and reliance in Mark.
“She has total confidence in him and wants him to be part of the team. Charles and Camilla really could not be in better hands while he is driving them.”
On May 6, 2023, the world will watch as King Charles' Coronation service takes place.
Following the historic ceremony, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, a special Coronation Concert will take place at Windsor Castle.
When revealing plans for the service, Buckingham Palace said: ''The Coronation Concert will bring global music icons and contemporary stars together in celebration of the historic occasion.''
Alongside the stars of the concert, the show will also see an exclusive appearance from The Coronation Choir.
This diverse group will be created from a number of the nation’s community choirs and amateur singers, such as Refugee choirs, NHS choirs, LGBTQ+ singing groups and deaf signing choirs.
The Coronation Concert will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
While appearing on the Apple Fitness + podcast Time to Walk, Prince William revealed the 80s hit that he and his mother used to sing together.
He told the podcast: “When I was younger, Harry and I, we were at boarding school. And my mother used to play all sorts of songs to kind of while away the anxiety of going back to school.
“And one of the songs I massively remember and has stuck with me all this time, and I still, to this day, still quite enjoy secretly, is Tina Turner’s “The Best” because sitting in the backseat, singing away, it felt like a real family moment.
“And my mother, she’d be driving along, singing at the top of her voice. And we’d even get the policeman in the car, he’d be occasionally singing along, as well.”
This week, Princess Anne has spent some of her time visiting the Tapa Base in Estonia.
It is the largest military base in Estonia, accommodating a number of units including the Air Defence Battalion and the headquarters of the 1st Infantry Brigade.
During her visit, The Princess Royal was shown inside the Challenger 2 main battle tank, as well as meeting with troops from NATO and The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).
Take a look at the royal engagement below.
🇪🇪🇩🇰🇬🇧 This week, HRH Princess Anne visited Tapa Base in #Estonia. After a tour inside the Challenger 2 main battle tank, she had the pleasure of meeting troops from @NATO and @JEFnations allies of Estonia, Denmark & UK, deployed as part of the #NATO Multinational Battlegroup. pic.twitter.com/LoPFVW4v83
Princess Eugenie is currently 11th in line to the throne, while her son August follows her in 12th.
Now that she announced that she’s pregnant with her second child, the new royal baby will affect the line of succession once she or he is born.
The baby will be 13th in line, moving everyone a step away from the throne.
Prince Edward will be moved to 14th while Princess Anne will now be 17th in line.
With the King's Coronation just months away, Buckingham Palace have revealed further details on the ceremonial, celebratory and community events that are set to take place.
Here's a look at what's to come over the historical royal weekend.
Kate Middleton appeared to be all smiles this morning as she arrived at a food bank with her husband, Prince William.
The royal couple's latest engagement will see the pair helping volunteers and learning about the support that is offered to struggling families.
They will also hear about the impact of the cost of living crisis.
When Harry and Meghan were expecting Lilibet, their lives were way different from when they had Archie and still had a royal role.
When expecting Lilibet, the Duke said how he wanted to be the first person Lilibet sees.
He wrote: “I cradled her just a moment, trying to smile at her, to see her, but honestly I couldn’t see anything.”
When Lilibet was born, Meghan and Harry shared a special intimate moment in which the Duchess told him: “I’ve never been more in love with you than in that moment.”
Harry was left speechless replying: “Really?” with Meghan giving him reassurance by repeating the words.
Royal fans are all waiting in anticipation for this year's historical regal event – the Coronation of King Charles.
After the Royal Family shared a tweet about the upcoming celebration, fans were quick to express their excitement.
Taking to Twitter, one wrote: ''Looking forward to it! For the first time in many of our lives.''
A second added: ''Sooo much looking forward to be in London on that historical weekend!''
A third said: ''I can't wait to see my first Coronation with my own eyes.''
There are officially 100 days to go until the Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
The historic occasion is set to ''reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry'' according to the Royal Family.
A number of royal events will take place over the weekend, including a special Coronation Concert broadcast live from Windsor Castle.
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days to go until the Coronation!
Here’s a recap of what to expect over the Coronation Weekend👇
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Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson inherited the late-Queen‘s beloved corgis following her death in September last year.
But they will not be feeding them with plain old supermarket kibble.
Speaking about the dogs’ diet, royal chef Darren McGrady told Hello!: “The beef would come in, we would cook it, dice it into really fine pieces and then we did the same with the chicken.
“We’d poach them, and again chop them really, really small to make sure there were no bones so the dogs wouldn’t choke.”
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