Meghan and Harry latest – Meghan looks to ‘heal rift with royals’ as Prince’s Remembrance Day wreath ‘REFUSED'
11/13/2020PRINCE Harry's request for a wreath to be laid at the cenotaph for Remembrance Day is said to have been refused, which comes as experts claim Meghan wants to 'heal rift' with the royals.
The Times reported that due to the fact Harry no longer represents the monarchy, he was refused permission.
The Queen was reportedly not told about her grandson's request.
Meanwhile, royal expert Robert Lacey claims that Meghan's 'softened' statements suggest she wants to 'heal the rift' with the royal family.
Speaking to Fortune recently, the Duchess said: “I am cautious of putting my family in a position of risk by certain things, and so I try to be rather very clear with what I say and to not make it controversial, but instead to talk about things that seem fairly straight forward – like exercising your right to vote."
Lacey claims, "she realises the statements both she and Harry have put out there – about the US election, about racism in Britain – will be perceived as controversial. And […] I think that's a hand outstretched".
Follow all the latest news on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry below…
- Shayma Bakht
BBC DIRECTOR WILL FINALLY PROBE INQUIRY INTO PRINCESS DIANA PANORAMA SCANDAL
New BBC boss Tim Davie has ordered an independent inquiry into the Diana Panorama scandal.
BBC reporter, Martin Bashir allegedly used lies and forged documents to dupe Princess Diana into doing his infamous interview for Panorama in 1995.
The BBC has said he is too sick to be questioned.
- Shayma Bakht
SOPHIE AND CAMILLA MATCH IN MEANINGFUL BROOCH
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, wore the same special piece of jewellery on Remembrance Sunday.
They both wore black and wore a sparkling brooch.
The silver Bugle Horn is used as the cap badge of The Rifles and is worn by every Rifleman today. Considered to be the ideal replacement for the drum, the bugle horn was adopted by Light Infantry and laterRifle Regiments from the early 1800s to pass orders across the battlefield.
- Shayma Bakht
HARRY WOULD NEVER USE HIS MILITARY FAMILY FOR A PR STUNT, SAY FRIENDS
Prince Harry's military family is one of the most important things to him and always will be, people close to Harry have said.
They denied accusations that Harry and the Duchess of Sussex's private visit to Los Angeles National Cemetery on Remembrance Sunday was a publicity stunt after he was refused a wreath to laid on his behalf at the Cenotaph in London.
Those close to Harry said he was not the sort of person to make a stunt out of a Remembrance event, particularly having personally known fellow service personnel who died.
“If you listen to the podcast that he did at the weekend, he talks about wearing the poppy and wanting to recognise Remembrance Sunday, not only for all those people historically, but also for the people he knew that he lost,” they said.
“I don't think that's someone who does something like Remembrance Sunday as a publicity stunt.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN & HARRY LAY WREATH IN LA AFTER 'WREATH SNUB'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry "personally recognised" Remembrance Sunday in LA after Harry was reportedly refused permission for a wreath to be laid on his behalf at the Cenotaph.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured laying flowers at the Los Angeles National Cemetery after The Times reported Buckingham Palace refused Harry's request because he no longer represents the monarchy.
The Queen was reportedly not told about her grandson's request.
Harry, who now lives in California with his wife Meghan Markle, was believed to be very upset at the decision to reject his wish, The Times reported, as he has close links with the military.
Instead his wreath lay forgotten at the Royal British Legion's Kent HQ.
- Rebecca Flood
MEG HAS A PRESENT READY IF SHE EVER HAS A DAUGHTER
If Meghan and Harry ever have a baby girl, then she is likely to be gifted Meghan's £4,800 Cartier watch.
Meghan bought the pricey Cartier Tank Française after learning Suits – the television programme she starred in – had been commissioned for a third season.
In 2015, Meghan told Hello: “When I found out Suits had been picked up for our third season – which, at the time, felt like such a milestone – I totally splurged and bought the two-tone version [of the watch].”
She continued: “I had it engraved on the back, 'To M.M. From M.M.'
“And I plan to give it to my daughter one day.
“That's what makes pieces special, the connection you have to them.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN MARKLE'S 'SOFTENED STATEMENTS SUGGEST SHE WANTS TO REJOIN THE ROYALS'
Meghan Markle’s recent “softened” statements suggests that she wants to “heal the rift” with the royal family, an expert claims.
The Duchess of Sussex admitted during a chat with Fortune that she was being “more cautious” with what she said in the interest of her family.
While many assumed she was talking about Prince Harry and Archie, royal author Robert Lacey believes she was referring to her relationship with the in-laws.
Speaking to the Express he said: “I have detected, from Meghan and Harry's side, some signs of softening.
He continued: “I think there is another dimension to that, that she realises the statements both she and Harry have put out there – about the US election, about racism in Britain – will be perceived as controversial.
“And perhaps she ought to row back from that and try to stay away from controversy and I think that's a hand outstretched”.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN’S SNACKING HABITS REVEALED
Meghan has spoken a fair bit about her diet in the past, and confirmed that one of her go-to healthy snacks is watermelon.
In a past interview, she said: “On set and at home, I try to always have a container of watermelon sprinkled with cinnamon because it elevates the flavour just a notch, and makes it feel special.”
The mum-of-one also prefers a healthy drink to gorging on takeaways.
Speaking of her fast food choices, she told The Chalkboard in a past chat: “A green juice. That’s fast. And it’s food. It’s been many moons since I went through a drive thru.”
- Rebecca Flood
HARRY DEBRIEFED SUSSEX AIDES AFTER 'SANDRINGHAM SUMMIT'
Prince Harry immediately debriefed Sussex aides after the so-called 'Sandringham summit'.
He sat down with the Queen, Prince Charles and his older brother William at Sandringham after the announcement he wanted to step down from royal duties.
Even before he phoned his wife Meghan Markle to tell her what had been decided he is said to have informed his royal aides.
Finding Freedom authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand write: “When the meeting was over, Harry immediately debriefed Sussex aides before sending a text message to Meghan.”
- Rebecca Flood
PRINCE HARRY'S WREATH LAYS UNUSED AFTER IT WAS BANNED FROM THE CENOTAPH
Harry’s Remembrance Day wreath lay forgotten, after a Palace ban on it being laid at the Cenotaph.
The Sun traced the tribute to the Royal British Legion’s Kent HQ.
Harry, in the US, is said to be “deeply saddened” by the decision raising the prospect his official links to the Royal Family have been cut.
Harry, who spent ten years in the Army, had asked for the wreath to be laid on his behalf at the London memorial.
Palace chiefs rejected the request because he is no longer a senior royal — having quit duties in March.
- Rebecca Flood
KATE AND WILLIAM DIDN’T MEET ARCHIE FOR 8 DAYS, BOOK CLAIMS
When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed baby Archie in May last year, the couple decided to keep the details of his birth mostly private.And now a new royal biography has claimed that the youngest addition to the Royal Family didn’t meet his aunt and uncle for over a week.
In his new book, Battle of Brothers, royal expert and the advisor for the TV show The Crown Robert Lacey claims the Sussexes' desire for privacy ruffled feathers behind palace walls.
He writes: “Prince William did not think too highly of Harry and Meghan’s ‘prima donna’ manoeuvres to conceal the birth of their son.
“He and Kate failed to visit the new arrival for a full eight days.”
- Rebecca Flood
KATE MIDDLETON'S WARDROBE IS MOST-SEARCHED ON GOOGLE – WHILE MEGHAN CLOSELY FOLLOWS IN SECOND
We can't deny that Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are our two ultimate style inspirations – and it turns out, we're not the only ones who think so.
Royal umbrella makers Fulton Umbrellas has analysed Google searches around Royal fashion in 2020 – and despite stepping down in January, Meghan Markle still came in second place behind sister-in-law Kate Middleton.
According to the research, there have been 77,000 searches in relation to the Duchess of Cambridge's outfits in 2020 – even when the majority of her royal engagements have been over Zoom.
In comparison, Meghan Markle's outfits resulted in over 48,000 searches this year – which is a 23,000 drop from last year.
However, Fulton Umbrellas claims this drop is as a result of Meghan and Prince Harry's decision to step down as senior members of the Royal Family in January.
- Rebecca Flood
PRINCE HARRY 'FORCED TO DENY HIS & MEGHAN'S WREATH-LAYING WAS A STUNT'
Prince Harry was forced to deny his Remembrance Sunday photo shoot with wife Meghan Markle was a "publicity stunt" following backlash.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured laying flowers at the Los Angeles National Cemetery after The Times reported Buckingham Palace refused Harry's request because he no longer represents the monarchy.
Those close to Harry defended the photos, claiming the Duke of Sussex's military family will always be one of the most important things to him.
They also denied accusations the visit to the cemetery was a publicity stunt.
“If you listen to the podcast that he did at the weekend, he talks about wearing the poppy and wanting to recognise Remembrance Sunday, not only for all those people historically, but also for the people he knew that he lost,” someone close to Harry said.
“I don't think that's someone who does something like Remembrance Sunday as a publicity stunt.”
- Rebecca Flood
HARRY'S PARENTING HOPES REVEALED
Prince Harry wants to give his son Archie “the childhood he always wanted” according to a royal insider.
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned one-year-old this May, is currently living with his parents in California away from the spotlight.
Speaking to PEOPLE about the Duke and Duchess they said: “They are both extremely attentive parents.
“Harry wants to give Archie the childhood he always wanted.
“They spend a ton of time outside, and both Harry and Meghan love to play—all the private space is a dream for them.”
- Rebecca Flood
THROWBACK POST ON THE SUSSES ROYAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
On this day last year the Sussex Royal Instagram account shared a snap of Prince Harry and Meghan at a Remembrance Day service.
The caption said: “This evening The Duke and Duchess of Sussex accompanied Her Majesty The Queen and members of @TheRoyalFamily to the annual @RoyalBritishLegion Festival of Remembrance.
“This special event, which has taken place every year since 1923 at the @RoyalAlbertHall, commemorates all those who have lost their lives in conflicts.
“Their Royal Highnesses, who last year attended their first Festival of Remembrance together, were honoured to once again pay tribute to all casualties of war and remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.”
- Shayma Bakht
PRINCE PHILIP 'BAFFLED' BY MEGHAN AND HARRY'S CHOICE TO LEAVE THE ROYALS
Speaking to the Mirror's royal podcast, Pod Save the Queen, Ingrid Seward explains: “Philip welcomed Meghan at the beginning. He was an outsider, he knows what he feels like.
“He feels he's had a part to play, he can do something useful and help her, but whether he ever managed to do something I don't know.
“I think he is completely baffled by Harry and Meghan's desperation to leave the royal family. I think he feels they had so much going for them.
“Harry had all his military appointments and he was helping. They had a beautiful house that was just finished, they had a beautiful baby, they were beginning to really make a mark in the world.”
- Shayma Bakht
MEGHAN AND HARRY'S CELEB PHOTOGRAPHER WHO SHOT REMEMBRANCE DAY PICS
The Duke and Duchess chose a celebrity fashion photographer who has worked with Kanye West and Vogue, to capture their Remembrance Sunday visit to Los Angeles cemetery.
They chose their favourite personal photographer, Lee Morgan, to capture the moment they laid a wreath and flowers to 'personally recognise' fallen Commonwealth soldiers.
The talented Afro-American and Brazilian photographer, who specialises in 'fashion and celebrity portraiture', has worked with some of the biggest brands since launching his career aged 18, including Vogue, Adidas and Bloomingdales.
- Shayma Bakht
QUEEN HASN'T SAID 'ONE NEGATIVE WORD' ABOUT MEGHAN AND HARRY, SAYS ROYAL COMMENTATOR
Royal commentator Omid Scobie says he has not heard “one negative word” from the Royal Family regarding Meghan and Harry's involvement in the US Elections.
During the Heirpod podcast, Omid Scobie and Maggie Rulli discussed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex encouraging people to vote in the 2020 US Presidential race.
Mr Scobie said: “Despite all of the criticism that we have seen in sections of the press I haven’t heard one negative word coming from within the royal households themselves.
“I think sometimes that criticism or the controversy that we see written about is often very different from what is felt behind the scenes.”
- Joseph Gamp
MORE PICTURES OF HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKING REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN LA
- Shayma Bakht
NETFLIX'S THE CROWN BLASTED AS 'ABSOLUTE RUBBISH'
Netflix's The Crown has been blasted as 'absolute rubbish' by a royal expert over its Prince Philip affair plot.
In season two of the hit show, it was implied that Prince Philip – played by Matt Smith at the time – may have had an affair with Russian ballerina Galina Ulanova in the 1950s.
Queen Elizabeth (Claire Foy) is seen finding a picture of Galina in her husband's bag as he prepares for a five-month royal tour.
However, Royal biographer Ingrid Seward has now shot down any speculation Prince Philip was unfaithful during a chat with podcast Royally Obsessed.
When asked what The Crown had got right and wrong, Ingrid replied: “Matt Smith got it all wrong in the Crown.”
- Shayma Bakht
PRINCESS DIANA'S BODYGUARD ALSO PREDICTS HARRY WILL COME BACK
Speaking on Lorraine on ITV yesterday about Prince Harry, Princess Diana's former bodyguard said: “All his friends, family and his culture are back here in England.
“He's going to want to come back to his family.
“His brother is the one who’s going to embrace him and bring him back into the fold.”
- Shayma Bakht
PRINCE HARRY EXPECTED TO MAKE SHOCK RETURN
ROYAL aides are preparing for a shock return home from Prince Harry, a source from inside the palace tells the Sun.
Harry, 36, has not stepped foot in Britain for seven months and has set up a new life in California with Meghan.
But staff at Windsor have been told to get Frogmore Cottage in shape ahead of the duke's surprise visit.
This comes after palace insiders warned the duke was “stepping over the line” when he spoke out about American politics in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump.
- Shayma Bakht
DUCHESS IN STYLE
Meghan looked elegant in a Brandon Maxwell coat dress and $715 black heels for Remembrance Sunday.
Maxwell, who designed the black belted wool coat worn by the Duchess, often makes pieces for other celebrities including Michelle Obama.
The coat is understood to be a custom creation.
Meghan paired it with designer heels by Jennifer Chamandi and jewellery by Cartier.
- Shayma Bakht
PIERS MORGAN BLASTS MEGHAN AND HARRY'S REMEMBRANCE DAY PICTURES AS 'PR STUNT'
Piers Morgan says photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a military cemetery in Los Angeles on Remembrance Day are a “distasteful PR stunt”.
The Good Morning Britain Presenter said: “remember they’re privacy minded, these two – they don’t like the press they don’t like photography and they’re controlling it.
“And they then release a series of images of themselves at a cemetery laying flowers and a wreath and paying tribute.
“However this smacked to me of a really distasteful PR stunt designed to say to the palace ‘you might try to stop me having my right to have a liveried servant lay my wreath but you’re not going to stop be grabbing the PR headlines.”
- Shayma Bakht
ONLINE TROLLS ACCUSE MEGHAN AND HARRY OF STAGING REMEMBRANCE PHOTOS
Twitter critics say photos of Meghan and Harry laying a wreath at Los Angeles National cemetery for Remembrance Sunday are tacky and staged.
Social media users point to the couple's demands for a private life, and say the release of the photos contradict this.
One person wrote on Twitter: “I totally understand wanting to commemorate the day as an army veteran.
“But I don’t understand the overly staged photographs.
“I thought they wanted privacy and not to be working Royals?
“No other celebs get photographed like this. It’s all very contradictory.”
- Lydia Hawken
PRINCE HARRY: 'REMEMBRANCE DAY IS A MOMENT FOR RESPECT AND HOPE'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may not have been able to join the Royal Family at the Remembrance Sunday Service in London today – but the couple marked the occasion in LA.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited the Los Angeles National Cemetery where they laid handpicked flowers from their garden in memory of fallen soldiers.
Appearing on the military podcast Declassified, the Duke said Remembrance Sunday is a “moment for respect and hope”.
He said: “”Respect for those who came before us and hope for a safer world. The act of remembering, of remembrance, is a profound act of honour.
“It's how we preserve the legacies of entire generations and show our gratitude for the sacrifices they made in order for us to be able to live the lives we live today.”
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