Meghan and Harry latest – Shock as Duchess appears in CRINGY Christmas music video in an elf hat in resurrected footage
12/17/2020MEGHAN Markle has been spotted wearing a Santa hat in a cheesy music video for a Christmas single.
The future Duchess of Sussex pops up in the clip for Richard Marx single Christmas Spirit from 2012.
Meghan, who had not long started in legal drama Suits, is seen sitting at a Christmas table miming the lyrics to the tune with a Santa hat on.
Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry have landed a £30m Spotify podcast deal after their £100m Netflix win.
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- Chiara Fiorillo
'HOLIDAY SPECIAL'
- Chiara Fiorillo
ROYAL PLANS
The Queen plans to “celebrate Christmas quietly” with husband Prince Philip, 99, at Windsor Castle, and will not head to Sandringham as is her usual tradition.
Royal commentator Phil Dampier said that it is likely the Queen will film the festive address at Windsor Castle.
He added: “She may have already done it, that is possible, but she might not have done it.
“She might have left it quite late as the situation keeps changing.”
- Chiara Fiorillo
THE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS SPEECH WILL 'RAISE MORALE'
The Queen’s Christmas address will try to “raise morale” and “evoke war-time spirit”, according to a royal expert.
Her Majesty, 94, reportedly delayed recording her Christmas speech until after the Government’s Brexit D-Day last week.
Royal commentator Phil Dampier told Fabulous: “It will be a very, very important Christmas speech this year, very much along the lines of her earlier broadcast, the ‘we’ll meet again one’.
“Trying to raise morale and encourage people to get through it and evoke a bit of war-time spirit.
“So I’m sure the Christmas address will be along similar lines.”
- Chiara Fiorillo
WHERE CAN I LISTEN TO THE PODCAST?
The podcast will be available on Spotify.
It is accompanied by a short description which reads: "Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, present Archewell Audio. Coming soon to Spotify."
- Chiara Fiorillo
HARRY AND MEGHAN RELEASED A STATEMENT ON THEIR NEW PODCAST
"What we love about podcasting is that it reminds all of us to take a moment and to really listen, to connect to one another without distraction.
"With the challenges of 2020, there has never been a more important time to do so, because when we hear each other, and hear each other’s stories, we are reminded of how interconnected we all are."
- Chiara Fiorillo
PODCAST COMING SOON
- Chiara Fiorillo
MEGHAN WAS 'DRIVING FORCE' BEHIND PODCAST
One insider said: “Meghan was the driving force behind it.
“The initial multi-year deal is worth in excess of £30million with a view to extending it within six months.”
Spotify says it will “uplift and entertain audiences”.
An insider said Meghan was 'the driving force behind the podcast'Credit: Getty Images – Getty - Chiara Fiorillo
PIERS SLAMS HARRY AND MEGHAN'S PODCAST NEWS
Piers Morgan has hit out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's "narcissistic" Spotify deal after he thought the trailer was a spoof.
The Good Morning Britain presenter branded the couple as "the most god-awful royal grifters" as they rake in £30million from their new venture.
Slamming the pair's new venture in the Daily Mail, he wrote: "As with everything the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seem to do these days, their new commercial venture appears to be driven by large dollops of narcissism, hypocrisy and greed."
- Chiara Fiorillo
KATE MIDDLETON IS A 'VERY CONFIDENT MUM'
Kate Middleton is “no pushover” and a “very confident mum” to George, seven, Charlotte, five, and Louis, two, according to a pal.
The friend revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, is “very chilled at home”, whether at Kensington Palace or in Norfolk.
A friend told People: “It’s a normal, busy family home with kids running around and knocking things over. There’s no airs and graces.
“When you see her behind closed doors with the children, she’s a very confident mom, and she’s no pushover.
“The children get told off if they act up.”
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- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN AND HARRY LAND £30M SPOTIFY PODCAST DEAL
Harry and Meghan have landed a £30million deal with Spotify for their own podcast – adding to their £100million Netflix win.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex giggled about having “podcast voices” and even hummed Christmas songs during a heavily scripted three-minute trailer.
The Archewell Audio podcast, which begins later this month, is the pair’s latest lucrative deal since they split from the Royal Family and vowed to become financially independent.
One insider said: “Meghan was the driving force behind it. The initial multi-year deal is worth in excess of £30million with a view to extending it within six months.”
Spotify says it will “uplift and entertain audiences”.
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN SHARED MISCARRIAGE HEARTBREAK TO 'SUPPORT OTHER WOMEN'
Meghan bravely shared her miscarriage heartache to support other women who faced the same tragedy in silence, an insider claimed.
The Duchess of Sussex, 39, last month penned an emotional op-ed that revealed the "unbearable grief" she and husband Prince Harry had gone through after losing their second child.
In the deeply personal essay for the New York Times, the mum revealed she had to be hospitalised four months ago after feeling a "sharp cramp" before losing her unborn baby.
A source told People magazine Meghan had bravely decided to share her experience to break the "cycle of solitary mourning".
The insider told the US outlet: "They kept their miscarriage private for months because it was very painful and not anything that they knew if they would ever want to share.
“They both seemed shocked at how painful it was.
“Meghan was ready to share now because so many women go through the same thing in silence.”
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN PRAISES 'QUIET HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC' IN MOVING SPEECH
The Duchess of Sussex delivered a message of hope in her first public appearance since she revealed she had suffered a miscarriage.
Meghan said she had been “inspired by the stories of compassion in our communities” as the world was plunged into the coronavirus pandemic.
She praised those who “made sure those around them did not have to suffer in isolation” in a video message for CNN.
"And they showed us, all of us, that even in the darkest times, when we come together, we have the power to remind someone else that there is hope, and that we will be okay," Meghan said.
In her message, Meghan thanked those who fed children when kids' lunch programs were paused, saying a warm meal is “as comforting as a much-needed hug”.
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN SEEN IN CHRISTMAS HAT IN CHEESY 2012 CHRISTMAS SINGLE
Meghan once appeared wearing a Santa hat in a cheesy music video for a Christmas single.
The future Duchess of Sussex pops up in the clip for Richard Marx single Christmas Spirit from 2012.
Meghan, who had not long started in legal drama Suits, is seen sitting at a Christmas table miming the lyrics to the tune with a Santa hat on.
She is also smiling and nodding in step with the song.
The montage-style video also features cameos by much better known stars including Olivia Newton-John, David Copperfield and Hugh Jackman.
The video was filmed four years before she met Prince Harry and while she was all-but unknown in Britain.
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN AND HARRY 'WILL BE SEEN MORE IN 2021' BUT SHUN TRADITIONAL ROLES, SAYS INSIDER
Speaking to Vanity Fair, sources close to the couple said Meghan and Harry are "optimistic and excited" for the future after a "rollercoaster" year.
Discussing what 2021 has in store for the couple, the insider claimed: "We will see more of them and in a different way to how we saw them as working royals.
"It will be more in line with who they are and the way they want to operate from now on."
What's more, a friend of the couple's said they had achieved more than they ever thought possible this year – having moved into their £11m "forever" home in California and signing a Netflix deal reportedly worth £112m.
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN NAMED MOST POPULAR ROYAL AHEAD OF THE QUEEN AND KATE
The former actress was crowned the top royal in a worldwide survey by OnBuy, with a popularity score of 14.5 per cent.
While Meghan has made fewer public appearances this year, due to coronavirus and relocating to California with Archie and Prince Harry, it seems her Zoom speeches and heartfelt essays have proved a hit with the public.
Hot on her heels was the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, who had a ranking of 14.4 per cent, and in third place was the Queen, 94, with a 14.3 per cent popularity score.
But the mum-of-three did come out on top in Instagram searches, with Kate known to be a keen photographer, often taking candid snaps of her three children.
Meghan, 39, won over the public despite her and Prince Harry announcing they were stepping back as senior royals earlier this year.
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN 'ANGERS PALACE' BY GETTING OPRAH WINFREY TO FLOG COFFEE INVESTMENT ON INSTAGRAM, INSIDERS CLAIM
Palace insiders told The Mirror that there were "more than a few raised eyebrows" as it emerged that the Duchess of Sussex had invested in the oat-milk latte start-up Clevr Blends.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit the Royal Family in January, the couple announced their plans to become "financially independent" while still "continuing to uphold the values of Her Majesty."
The Duchess has reportedly started "building a portfolio of startup investments" – and sent her A-list pal Oprah Winfrey a package of coffee samples to try earlier this week.
The TV host, 66, took to Instagram to thank a mystery neighbour named as “M” for gifting her a basket full of latte mixes.
She wrote: "On the first day of Christmas my neighbor 'M' sent to me… a basket of deliciousness! (Yes that M) My new drink of choice for the morning and night."
- Niamh Cavanagh
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Meghan has proven she is a big fan of white blooms, having selected sweet peas, lily of the valley, astilbe, jasmine, and astrantia and Diana's favourite forget-me-nots for her wedding.
When speaking about how to "fake fancy" her home, she advised: "Purchase silver serving trays, platters, nut bowls from flea markets or Etsy to add formality to hors d'oeuvres passing. "
Meanwhile, for hallways you could add garlands or magnolia branches round banisters or mantelpieces.
"Holidays with your friends allows you to break the family traditions and avoid Aunt Julie's fruit cake!" Meghan explained.
- Niamh Cavanagh
MEGA CHRISTMAS
Meghan Markle once revealed the benefits of having a non-traditional Christmas and spending the festive season with friends instead of family.
In an unearthed interview with Grazia, from before Meghan became a royal, the Duchess suggested hosting a buffet with mates instead of the traditional Christmas dinner.
The former actress, who ran her own lifestyle website The Tig, confessed she always made "way too much", and advised on making an elegant table.
The Duchess, 39, suggested "keeping it simple and crisp" with the table laid with white crockery and a white table cloth.
Gilded plates should be used, along with napkin rings and a "stylish set of cutlery."
She added: "All white flowers placed in the low vases are the perfect centrepiece."
- Niamh Cavanagh
CONTINUED
"These two are still the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they're still royals. They don't do any of the nasty stuff, you know the wet Wednesday at the care home in Stoke-on-Trent.
"They've bailed out of all that. And they're now making gazillions doing all these commercial – very commercial deals – which is absolutely fine except they're only making the money because they're the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Otherwise they wouldn't make a bean."
The Archewell Audio podcast, which begins later this month, is the pair’s latest lucrative deal since they split from the Royal Family and vowed to become financially independent.
One insider said: “Meghan was the driving force behind it. The initial multi-year deal is worth in excess of £30million with a view to extending it within six months.”
- Niamh Cavanagh
BAD REACTION
Piers Morgan pretended to vomit into a bin live on Good Morning Britain as he ranted about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's multi-million-pound podcast.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed a £30million deal with Spotify to launch their own podcast.
Prince Harry and Meghan giggled and hummed Christmas songs during a heavily scripted three-minute trailer released by the audio streaming service.
However, Piers clearly didn't enjoy the podcast snippet – as he pretended to vomit into a bin.
After removing the bin from his face, he said: "I'm so sorry, how awkward?"
Piers then added: "But underneath the vomit-making, look, if they want to do vomit-making podcasts – it's entirely their right – but it boils down once again, what are they thinking at Buckingham Palace?"
- Niamh Cavanagh
TWITTER REACTS TO ROYAL COUPLE'S NEW PODCAST
Twitter-users have taken to the social media platform to poke fun at Harry and Meghan's trailer for their new podcast.
One Twitter user wrote: "Hi guys, I'm Harry! And I'm Meghan. And we love our privacy. New podcast deal to uplift and entertain audiences around the world will defo amuse.
"Should have called it train-crash radio. Be prepared for more woke preaching and product placement."
Another wrote: "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family because they sought the same kind of normal, private life regular people enjoy.
"They longed for the life's simple and anonymous pleasures, like launching a new heavily publicised podcast and national promotional tour."
Another said: "Why on earth do they think we want to listen to their woke word salad?"
- Niamh Cavanagh
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"She sends a load to her friend Oprah, who is fantastic, and she then drinks it on her show – massively increasing the value of the latte.
"Good luck to them right. Meghan has made millions by sending that parcel to Oprah after she just invested in the company and Meghan makes a lot of money."
His co-host Susanna Reid then pointed out Piers has been sending his new book to celebrity pals to push out on social media.
"That's why I'm absolutely not making judgment, except one thing…", said Piers.
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- Niamh Cavanagh
'LOAD OF OLD TWADDLE'
Piers Morgan has called Meghan Markle's investment in a £21 vegan chai latte a "load of old twaddle".
The 55-year-old struggled to hold back as he gave his outspoken view of the Duchess of Sussex's latest career move.
She sent close pal Oprah a hamper after putting money into start-up brandClevr Blends, which makes 'superlattes' in powder form.
"It's a load of old twaddle," ranted Piers on Good Morning Britain.
"This is how celebrity works. She decides to invest in this vegan latte business because she likes it."
- Niamh Cavanagh
MEGHAN HAS ADOPTED MORE 'PRESIDENTIAL AND PERSUASIVE' MANNERISMS IN NEW PODCAST SAYS BEHAVIOUR EXPERT
Meghan Markle has adopted some of Michelle Obama's mannerisms in a bid to sound more "presidential and persuasive" in her new podcast a behaviour expert has claimed.
Analysing the short clip, aired on Spotify, Judi James said that the Duchess used "persuasive" techniques to convince her husband to take the lead before switching to a "more professional and semi-presidential delivery".
Judi said: "Meghan shows a hint of her persuasive techniques with Harry by using flattery to get him to start the recording."
- Christy Cooney
PODCAST IS ABOUT 'FINDING COMMON GROUND'
Harry and Meghan's new podcast will be about meeting people and finding common ground, the couple have said.
The pair were speaking in a trailer for the project, which will be released as part of a deal with Spotify and is expected to debut next year.
"One of the things my husband and I have always talked about is a passion for meeting people and hearing their stories," Meghan says.
"No matter what the story, they usually offer you an understanding of where someone else is coming from."
Harry adds: "And that's what this project is all about. To bring forward different perspectives and voices that perhaps you haven't heard before and find our common ground. Because when that happens, change really is possible."
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