Meghan Markle may ‘fake a headache’ to avoid taking part in blood sports like hunting on Balmoral trip, royal expert claims – The Sun

MEGHAN Markle might fake a headache to avoid taking part in blood sports when she visits the Queen in Balmoral, a royal expert has claimed.

Sports like hunting and fly fishing are much-loved group activities at the Queen's summer retreat in the Scottish highlands.

With a 50,000 acre estate comprising of grouse moors, forestry and farmland, animals to hunt are in no short supply in Balmoral.

But the Duchess of Sussex, 38, who follows a vegan diet during the week, isn't a fan of hunting – despite her husband Prince Harry being taught from a young age.

Writing for the Mail on Sunday, royal editor Robert Jobson said: "Meghan, however, who rather disproves of such blood sports, may choose to feign a headache."

BBQs and picnics are thought to take place daily at Balmoral, regardless of the Scottish weather, as the royals are so fond of all things outdoorsy.

"It is hunting which is perhaps the biggest passion", Robert added of the royal hobby, which includes shooting birds and deer.

"Her Majesty shot her last stag in 1983 near to the Spittal of Glenmuick, in a spot that is now called The Queen's Corry.

"But she still attends shoots and drove Kate to a grouse shoot when the couple visited a couple of years ago."

The Queen was taught to stalk deer by her late cousin, and best friend, Margaret Rhodes.

THE QUEEN'S SUMMER RETREAT AT BALMORAL

Balmoral Castle has been a Royal residence since 1852.

The estate and its original castle were purchased privately by Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria, and to this day remain the private property of the Royal Family.

The castle is classified by Historic Scotland as a category A listed building, and costs around £3 million annually to run.

Every summer, the Monarch returns to the Balmoral estate with her husband Prince Philip.

Throughout the summer, much of the royal family – including Charles, Camilla, William, and Kate – will join her and Prince Philip for their annual “summer break.”

The Royal residence has often been described as “the most beautiful place on Earth” and is often referred to as the Queen’s favourite home.

The Queen is often seen riding horses or driving her beloved Range Rover over the estate’s rugged terrain.

The castle gardens were first opened to the public in 1931.

They now open daily between April and the end of July, after which Queen Elizabeth arrives for her annual stay.

Earlier this week, a source told Fabulous pescatarian Meghan would try fly fishing to appease her father-in-law Prince Charles.

They added: “But there will no softening on Meghan's stance against hunting, any stag or deer hunting fills her with horror.

“Venison will not be one of her menu choices for sure.”

Earlier today, we revealed how friends have ‘stopped inviting’ Meghan and Harry to dinner parties because they ‘frown upon their PDA’.

While the Fab Four split began when Prince Harry ‘read William and Kate the riot act’ for ‘not supporting’ Meghan Markle before their Royal wedding, sources claim.

And Meghan Markle is a victim of cruel ‘mum shaming’ and the Palace need to do more to build up her ‘motherly image’, according to a PR guru.

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