Meghan & Harry latest news – Sussexes 'hope to return to UK for Philip's 100th birthday' as they broker Megxit extension

Meghan & Harry latest news – Sussexes 'hope to return to UK for Philip's 100th birthday' as they broker Megxit extension

12/28/2020

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry could be set to make a return to the UK next year as the couple are hoping to come back for Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, according to reports.

The Duke of Edinburgh will mark his milestone birthday on 10th June, and it is understood that his grandson Harry is keen to make the occasion, according to the Telegraph.

The paper reports, “If coronavirus restrictions allow, the Royal Family will certainly gather for a private celebration, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are hoping to fly over from California to attend.”

It comes as the couple as the couple broker an extension to the 12-month Megxit deal.

They want a more permanent agreement to continue as non-working royals in California despite big-money deals with Netflix and Spotify.

They will make friendly video calls to senior royals next month before Harry heads here for face-to-face talks, possibly accompanied by Meghan. Their deal with Buckingham Palace expires on March 31.

Follow our Meghan and Harry live blog below for the very latest news on the couple and the Royal Family

  • Martha Cliff

    MEG AND HARRY 'TO RETURN FOR PHILIP'S 100th'

    The couple could be set to make a return to the UK next year as the couple are hoping to come back for Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, according to reports.

    The Duke of Edinburgh will mark his milestone birthday on 10th June, and it is understood that his grandson Harry is keen to make the occasion, according to the Telegraph.

    The paper reports, “If coronavirus restrictions allow, the Royal Family will certainly gather for a private celebration, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are hoping to fly over from California to attend.”

  • Martha Cliff

    KIM K PLUGGED MEG'S COFFEE BRAND

    Kim, 40, threw her social media might behind Clevr Blends, the latte firm the Duchess of Sussex has invested in and which chat show host Oprah Winfrey has also backed.

    The reality star put a picture online of a hamper containing packets of the coffee.

    A source close to Kim said: “A product mention from her, just before Christmas, is better than most marketing campaigns you could ever devise.

    “Throw in Meghan Markle and Oprah and you’ve got three of the most famous female names on the planet supporting this brand.”

  • Martha Cliff

    ARCHEWELL WILL FUND DISASTER ZONE KITCHENS

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced their non-profit, which was set up eight months ago, has now joined forces with the World Central Kitchen which feeds people in disaster-stricken areas.

    They wrote in a statement: “The health of our communities depends on our ability to connect to our shared humanity.

    “When we think about Chef Andrés and his incredible team at World Central Kitchen, we’re reminded that even during a year of unimaginable hardship, there are so many amazing people willing — and working tirelessly — to support each other.

    “World Central Kitchen inspires us through compassion in action.”

  • Martha Cliff

    THESE ARE MEG'S NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

    The former actress previously admitted that nail biting and swearing make her list of New Year's resolutions every year without fail.

    On her now-defunct lifestyle blog The Tig, the Duchess of Sussex, 38, revealed her struggle to give up the two very un-royal qualities back in January 2016, according to the Daily Telegraph.

    She wrote: "These make my New Year's resolution list nearly (AKA actually every) single year.

    "The swearing comes in lulls triggered by being overworked or feeling mighty cheeky after a couple drinks.

    "And when it comes to the biting of the nails — well, it still happens with a turbulent flight or a stressful day.

    "It's unladylike. But then again, so is the swearing. Dammit."

  • Martha Cliff

    MEG LOVES THESE £20 TIGHTS

    The Duchess of Sussex is said to be a huge fan of Heist tights – and although they are £21, they're worth the hefty price tag.

    The nude designs are available in seven different shades and feature a mega comfy waistband that doesn't dig or roll as well as a stronger, eco-friendly yarn.

    They're "gravity defining" with no gusset – and therefore no sagging – as well as being seamless, soft and hand-sewn.

    The brand also sell a range of other tights, but it's thought to be the nude style Meghan wears, thanks to their mega natural look.

  • Martha Cliff

    MEG & HARRY 'MODEL THEMSELVES ON THE OBAMAS'

    Speaking to 9Honey, royal expert Katie Nicholl says a book deal could be the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's next project after they signed deals with Spotify and Netflix – which were reportedly worth over £142m.

    She said: "The Obamas' Higher Ground [production company] was always going to be the business model for the Sussexes and that's exactly what we're seeing.

    Describing the Obama's brand as "high end" and "aspirational", the expert added: "It sits very much with the image that the Sussexes are trying to curate for themselves and it's a successful business model."

  • Martha Cliff

    MEG 'WANTS TO WRITE A NOVEL'

    Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, an insider claims the Duchess of Sussex wants to follow in Prince Charles and Sarah Ferguson's footsteps and give fiction writing a go.

    An insider said: "Fiction is something she has always wanted to try her hand at, and she could be assured that anything she writes would sell well, regardless of its quality.

    "Fiction, be it children's books or adult, would be a powerful way of conveying the messages of their woke brand."

  • Martha Cliff

    SOMETHING IN COMMON

    Meghan’s son Archie and Princess Eugenie’s baby could have something in common when the tot arrives next year.

    If Eugenie decides to give birth in the same hospital that she was born in back in 1990, then the new royal baby and Archie Harrison will immediately share a similar story.

    Meghan welcomed Archie, one, in London's The Portland Hospital back in May 2019.

    Meanwhile, Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, were also born in the American-owned hospital.

    In fact, when Sarah Ferguson gave birth to eldest daughter Beatrice in August 1988, it made her the first member of the royal family to give birth in a non-NHS hospital.

  • Martha Cliff

    MEG'S FAVOURITE SNACKS

    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

    NEW PRINCESS DI STATUE IN JULY

    A new statue of the late Princess Diana will be on view at Kensington Palace from next July on what would have been her 60th birthday, an official has said.

    Her sons, Princes William and Harry, commissioned a statue in honour of their mother – who died in a Paris car crash more than 20 years ago – to be erected outside the Duke of Cambridge's home at the palace.

    But, there has been a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Diana was killed when the limousine carrying her and her lover Dodi al-Fayed crashed in a Paris tunnel in August 1997.

  • Rebecca Flood

    PRINCE HARRY PLANS TO BROKER EXTENSION TO 12-MONTH MEGXIT DEAL

    Prince Harry and Meghan are brokering an extension to the 12-month Megxit deal – and the prince plans to return here in the New Year to seal it.

    They want a more permanent agreement to continue as non-working royals in California despite big-money deals with Netflix and Spotify.

    They will make friendly video calls to senior royals next month before Harry heads here for face-to-face talks, possibly accompanied by Meghan. Their deal with Buckingham Palace expires on March 31.

    Talks are said to be “less confrontational” than at January’s Sandringham summit.

    But royal aides will pore over the Netflix and Spotify deals, reportedly worth £100million and £30million respectively, to ensure they meet “the values of Her Majesty”.

  • Rebecca Flood

    MEGHAN IS AN EARLY RISER

    The Duchess of Sussex is apparently an early riser – starting her day at 4.30am with some morning yoga.

    She is then quick to get to work, with Vanity Fair reporting she used to send emails to royal staff as early as 5am.

    But despite her early rising, Meghan is likely to shun coffee as a kick-starter for her day, as she is believed to avoid caffeine.

    But Meg does have one morning pick-me-up in the form of her “wake up playlist.”

    Writing for her former lifestyle blog, The Tig, she says: “Turn these tracks on as you’re getting ready in the morning, when you need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or during your next evening celebration.

    “Because when the air is filled with positive vibes, there’s no winter cold that can block out the warmth of happy hearts.”

  • Rebecca Flood

    CHARLES NO FAN OF THE CROWN

    Prince Charles is shunning the latest series of The Crown which depicts his marriage break-up with Diana — and has reportedly told friends: “I’ve never seen it.”

    Netflix released the fourth ten-episode instalment of the royal drama last month amid claims it presented “fiction as fact” and amounted to “trolling on a Hollywood budget”.

    An insider described The Crown as “drama and entertainment for commercial ends . . .  with no regard to the actual people involved who are having their lives hijacked and exploited”.

    They said the series paints Charles in “a very unflattering light”.

  • Rebecca Flood

    DI WOULD HAVE SORTED 'SILLY FEUD' SAYS FORMER BUTLER

    Princess Diana would have “banged her sons” heads together’ over their “silly feud” her former butler has claimed.

    Paul Burrell, 62, said that the late Princess of Wales would have brought her sons “back together.”

    Speaking on the TV show The Royal Beat, he said: “If their mother was here today, she would bring them back together.

    “She would bang their heads together and say: ‘Don’t be silly you’re my sons, you’re both equal.’ It was very important to her that they stayed close.”

  • Rebecca Flood

    MEGHAN AND HARRY WILL TACKLE GENDER ISSUES ON THEIR PODCAST

    Meghan and Harry have revealed the issues they will tackle in their podcasts after moving to seek copyright protection from their new entertainment empire.

    They’ve just signed a money-spinning deal with streaming giant Spotify and eight days ago filed documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect Archewell Audio.

    The couple lodged documents to prevent others cashing in on the name.

    US copyright attorneys are already looking over papers from the couple asking for exclusive rights to their charity Archewell and Archewell Foundation.

    And official papers filed regarding Archewell Audio revealed it will provide: “Downloadable podcasts, audio programs, and audio books, all in the field of current and topical events, education, science, literature, racial justice, gender equity, environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, health, mental health, and commentary on topics of current and general interest.”

  • Rebecca Flood

    KIM KARDASHIAN AMONG CELEBS PLUGGING MEGHAN'S VEGAN COFFEE BRAND

    Reality TV queen Kim Kardashian has joined real-life royal Meghan to promote her vegan coffee brand.

    Kim, 40, threw her social media might behind Clevr Blends, the latte firm the Duchess of Sussex has invested in and which chat show host Oprah Winfrey has also backed.

    The reality star put a picture online of a hamper containing packets of the coffee.

    A source close to Kim said: “A product mention from her, just before Christmas, is better than most marketing campaigns you could ever devise.

    “Throw in Meghan Markle and Oprah and you’ve got three of the most famous female names on the planet supporting this brand.”

  • Rebecca Flood

    MEGHAN MARKLE WANTS TO 'FOLLOW IN PRINCE CHARLES' FOOTSTEPS AND WRITE A BOOK'

    She may have signed lucrative deals with Spotify and Netflix this year – but it now appears that Meghan Markle has her sights set on writing a book.

    Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, an insider claims the Duchess of Sussex wants to follow in Prince Charles and Sarah Ferguson's footsteps and give fiction writing a go.

    The publication reports that Meghan is securing legal protection which will allow her to publish books via her and Harry's non-profit organisation Archewell.

    An insider said: "Fiction is something she has always wanted to try her hand at, and she could be assured that anything she writes would sell well, regardless of its quality.

    "Fiction, be it children's books or adult, would be a powerful way of conveying the messages of their woke brand."

  • Claire Hubble

    ARCHEWELL PODCAST 'WILL TACKLE ISSUES LIKE GENDER EQUALITY'

    MEGHAN and Harry have revealed the issues they will tackle in their podcasts after moving to seek copyright protection from their new entertainment empire.

    They’ve just signed a money-spinning deal with streaming giant Spotify and eight days ago filed documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect Archewell Audio.

    The couple lodged documents to prevent others cashing in on the name.

    US copyright attorneys are already looking over papers from the couple asking for exclusive rights to their charity Archewell and Archewell Foundation.

    And official papers filed regarding Archewell Audio revealed it will provide: “Downloadable podcasts, audio programs, and audio books, all in the field of current and topical events, education, science, literature, racial justice, gender equity, environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, health, mental health, and commentary on topics of current and general interest.”

  • Claire Hubble

    MEGHAN`S NOVELTY GIFT

    WHEN she spent her first Christmas with the royal family, Meghan wasn't sure what to buy her future brother-in-law Prince William – according to the royal biography Finding Freedom.

    So the Duchess opted for a humorous present: "At least one of her gifts was a huge hit—a spoon for William that had 'cereal killer' embossed on the shallow bowl end of the utensil."

    Humorous gifts are believed to be a favourite tradition in the royal household- and Kate Middleton reportedly gave Prince Harry a "grow your own girlfriend" kit for her first Sandringham Christmas in 2011.

    Authors Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie wrote: "Meghan's biggest challenge was finding the perfect novelty gifts to amuse her new extended family."

  • Claire Hubble

    MEGHAN AND HARRY SPOTTED IN BEVERLY HILLS

    In pictures obtained by Page Six, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen running errands in Beverly Hills around a week ago.

    Returning to her pre-royal style, Meghan was pictured in skinny jeans, a thin black knit and some knee-high brown leather boots.

    Braving the cold weather, the Duchess wore a £419 parka coat from J Crew – one of her favourite American brands.

    She then finished off her look with a simple black beanie and sunglasses – which she often wore when heading to yoga classes in Vancouver before she moved to London to be with Prince Harry in 2018.

  • Claire Hubble

    MEGHAN AND HARRY'S ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION WILL FUN FOOD KITCHENS AS ITS FIRST PROJECT

    MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry have revealed their charity, the Archewell Foundation, will fund food kitchens in disaster zones as its first major project.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced their non-profit, which was set up eight months ago, has now joined forces with the World Central Kitchen which feeds people in disaster-stricken areas.

    The centres will be built to act as service kitchens during emergencies like natural disasters.

    The first of the four centres, due to open early next year is being built on the Caribbean island of Domenica, which was hit by Hurricanes Maria and Irma three years ago.

  • Claire Hubble

    SUSSEXES MISSED OUT OF QUEEN'S XMAS DAY SPEECH

    HARRY and Meghan were left out of the Queen’s annual Christmas address for the second year in a row.

    The couple were said to be offended when they were missing from family photos on the Queen’s desk during her 2019 address.

    But this year, the couple, along with scandal-hit Prince Andrew, were also missing from the video montage round-up of royal events.

    Footage of senior royals, including Prince William and Kate at work during the pandemic, was screened to millions in the speech.

    But there was still no sign of the Sussexes.

    Her Majesty included images from Kate’s Hold Still Covid-19 picture project.

  • Claire Hubble

    MEGHAN 'WANTS TO FOLLOW IN CHARLES' FOOTSTEPS AND WRITE A NOVEL'

    SHE may have signed lucrative deals with Spotify and Netflix this year – but it now appears that Meghan Markle has her sights set on writing a book.

    Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, an insider claims the Duchess of Sussex wants to follow in Prince Charles and Sarah Ferguson's footsteps and give fiction writing a go.

    Meghan Markle has set her sights on becoming an author according to a source

    The publication reports that Meghan is securing legal protection which will allow her to publish books via her and Harry's non-profit organisation Archewell.

    An insider said: "Fiction is something she has always wanted to try her hand at, and she could be assured that anything she writes would sell well, regardless of its quality.

    "Fiction, be it children's books or adult, would be a powerful way of conveying the messages of their woke brand."

    In 1980, Prince Charles published the children's book The Old Man Of Lochnagar – a story which he reportedly came up with to entertain his younger brothers Andrew and Edward on their holidays to Balmoral – to raise money for The Prince's Trust charity.

  • Claire Hubble

    HARRY AND MEGHAN ‘WENT UP AGAINST A LOT’ IN 2020 – INCLUDING THE MONARCHY

    There’s no denying that 2020 has been a life-changing year for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

    In January, the couple announced they were stepping down as senior royals – and by August, they’d bought their new £11m ‘forever home’ in California.

    Discussing the challenges the couple have faced this year, royal expert Omid Scobie told Vanity Fair: “Every step of the way there have been unexpected challenges.

    “They have had to go up against a lot — the press, their legal battles and even the institution of the monarchy.

    “But they’ve remained positive and it’s the support they give each other and their focus on what’s important that gets them through.”

  • Claire Hubble

    SUSSEXES ‘MODELLING THEMSELVES ON THE OBAMAS’

    MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are "modelling themselves on the Obamas" and will release a tell-all book next, an expert has claimed.

    Royal expert Katie Nicholl says a book deal could be the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's next project after they signed deals with Spotify and Netflix – which were reportedly worth over £142m.

    Harry and the Obamas are friends Credit: Getty Images – Getty

    She said: "The Obamas' Higher Ground [production company] was always going to be the business model for the Sussexes and that's exactly what we're seeing.

    Describing the Obama's brand as "high end" and "aspirational", the expert added: "It sits very much with the image that the Sussexes are trying to curate for themselves and it's a successful business model."

    Michelle and Barrack recently released their own best-selling books, A Promised Land and Becoming, and Kate says the Sussexes are going to follow suit.

    She said: "So I think it's very, very likely that they will move into books, or certainly Meghan particularly."

    If they were to write a "tell-all" book, the expert believes they would tell their story in a way that was respectful to the monarchy after they pledged to "uphold the values of Her Majesty" in their Megxit statement.

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