Royal Family news latest – Kate Middleton & Prince William 'broke major protocol' at James Bond premiere, expert claims

PRINCE William BULLIED Prince Harry and Meghan Markle until they left the Royal Family, a book claims.

Royal author Andrew Morton has added six chapters to his 2019 book, Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, some of which focuses of Megxit and the reasons the runaway royals eventually fled the UK.

“The Duchess of Cambridge’s coolness towards Meghan, and William’s alleged bullying contributed to a devastating Cain and Abel fallout between the brothers,” Morton says in extracts published in the Mail on Sunday.

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    Inside Meg & Harry’s Californian paradise garden

    From a huge adventure playground for the kids, to fairytale walkways, their garden has proven to be a natural choice to host some of the couple’s recent photoshoots.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved into their Montecito pad in 2020 and have given royal fans a glimpse inside the spectacular garden.

    The garden contains:

    • A playground for Archie and Lilibet
    • Chicken mansion
    • Vegetable patch
    • Cute seating areas

    Read the article in full here.

    Book claims William ‘bullied’ Harry into leaving

    PRINCE William BULLIED Prince Harry and Meghan Markle until they left the Royal Family, a book claims.

    Royal author Andrew Morton has added six chapters to his 2019 book, Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, some of which focuses of Megxit and the reasons the runaway royals eventually fled the UK.

    “The Duchess of Cambridge’s coolness towards Meghan, and William’s alleged bullying contributed to a devastating Cain and Abel fallout between the brothers,” Morton says in extracts published in the Mail on Sunday.

    Clues Harry & Meghan were putting on a show in NY

    PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle grabbed headlines during their three-day trip to New York this weekend.

    But did the visit serve a dual purpose in light of their multi-million dollar TV series deal with Netflix?

    The Sussexes raised a few eyebrows with their trip to the Big Apple, which included two visits to the United Nations and a speech at Global Citizen Live – dubbed ‘Wokestock’.

    The Sussexes returned to their £10.7million ($14.7M) mansion in Montecito, California, on Saturday and since then fans have speculated whether their trip was being filmed for the streaming giant. 

    Here we look back at their trip and analyse the key moments that suggest Harry and Meghan’s trip was staged for the cameras.

    • Shy start
    • Harry wore a ‘mic’
    • Meghan’s £67,000 wardrobe
    • Meghan’s tribute to Diana
    • The Bench performance
    • Followed by cameraman
    • Hugging staff members

    Read the article in full here.

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      Sussexes took 21 private jets in 2 years

      PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have been branded “completely hypocritical” after reportedly taking 21 private jets in two years while preaching about climate change.

      The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared at a gig at the weekend calling for action on climate change — and then climbed aboard a Dassault Falcon 2000 jet and flew back to their £11million mansion in Montecito, California.

      The star-studded Global ­Citizen Live concert in New York — dubbed “Wokestock” — demanded tough new eco laws to halve US emissions by 2030.

      Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, appeared on stage and pressed the “wealthiest nations” to deliver on a £70billion-a-year pledge to help developing countries go green.

      But after the event, the couple flew home by private jet, with pictures showing them hugging their team after stepping off the aircraft.

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      List: Kate & Pippa top Britain’s best-loved sisters

      • 1. Kate and Pippa Middleton (23%)
      • 2. Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret (17%)
      • 3. Kylie and Dannii Minogue (16%)
      • 4. Khloe, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner (16%)
      • 5. Venus and Serena Williams(15%)
      • 6. Sam and Billie Faiers (11%)
      • 7.Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (11%)
      • 8. Gigi and Bella Hadid (11%)
      • 9. Joan and Jackie Collins (10%)
      • 10. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie (9%)

      ‘New, corporate version of Meghan’

      Judi added: “Since she returned to the US Meghan’s body language has changed and not just because she has now become a mother for the second time. 

      “There is the new, corporate version of Meghan, as seen on the Time magazine cover and clearly taking the ‘Most Influential’ tag seriously in terms of business status despite the fact that the list also includes other icons like Britney Spears and Dolly Parton.

      “On the Time cover she looks like her character in Suits got a promotion to CEO. 

      “Her eyes form an eye-smile but there is also a look of challenge and determination there too, while her leg-splay signals confidence and resilience. 

      “Harry hangs on her shoulder or poses alongside looking more like a wingman or supporter.”

      Harry & Meg’s use of private jets

      Harry & Meghan have faced repeated criticism for insisting on using  private flights, despite preaching about the environment.

      The Sun revealed in 2019 that the pair had taken six of ten round trips on private jets since getting married the previous year.

      It included a flight to Italy for a Google climate change summit, as well as trips to Ibiza and Nice.

      Harry also took a private plane home to California after a polo tournament for his Sentebale charity in Aspen, Colorado, in August.

      Meghan Markle’s secret tribute to Archie and Lilibet

      Eagle-eyed fans spotted the mum-of-two was wearing a gold bracelet which featured their names. 

      Their monikers were engraved on the beautiful band as Meghan visited the United Nations on Saturday.

      One royal fan said on Twitter: “Her personalised jewellery is so cute. I love how everything has sentimental value.”

      While another added: “Cute. Meghan is really a sweetheart.”

      Alongside the golden band, the Duchess wore Princess Diana’s $23,000 (£16,642) gold Cartier watch and a £5,800 Cartier Love bracelet, which we’ve seen in the past. 

      ‘Royal version of Kardashians’

      The Sun’s new columnist, Piers Morgan, says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been a “relentless orgy of money-grabbing duplicity” since moving to the US.

      But while the Kardashians, who have made their millions from life in the public eye, are “honest” about their mission to become billionaires, Meghan and Harry are not – according to Piers.

      He said the former royals “have their noses permanently rammed in the regal trough” and “intend to keep them there until they’ve made themselves repulsively rich and famous”.

      “In this regard, they’re the royal version of the Kardashians,” Piers writes in the Daily Mail.

      He describes them as “people with no discernible talent other than for pimping themselves out to the highest bidders and a craven desire to air their dirty family linen in public for financial gain.”

      But the journalist, who will soon make his comeback to The Sun, says at least the Kardashians’ mission to be billionaire TMI merchants is “founded on a basic honesty”.

      “They don’t pretend to be talented or saving the planet,” he adds.

      “The hypocrisy is breath-taking.”

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        Kate's personal bond with Charles

        The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, and father-in-law Charles, 72, appear to have a very close bond, from her calling him “pa” to enjoying cheeky private jokes. 

        Last night, Kate and Charles hugged as they arrived at the James Bond No Time To Die at the Royal Albert Hall in London, with the Duchess kissing the future heir on the cheek. 

        In a rare joint engagement, Charles, Camilla, William and Kate stepped out onto the red carpet to meet 007 star Daniel Craig and other Bond cast members.

        Body language expert Judi James said of their embrace: “Here we can see a very confident and fond-looking Kate instigating the greeting ritual that includes a cheek kiss where she holds his shoulders and he clasps his arm. 

        “The eye gaze and smile from Kate at close quarters offers some rather flattering attention here, too.

        “This has been growing into a very close and rather tight relationship in terms of Charles’s habit of appearing to single Kate out for attention and shared laughter while Camilla and William will often retreat to watch.”

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        Prince Andrew has broken cover

        The duke today left Balmoral at 10am to travel to Windsor, where he is expected to meet his new granddaughter for the first time.

        His daughter Beatrice, 33, gave birth to her first child with husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi this month.

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        Explained: Kate Middleton's fashion journey

        IT’S taken Kate No Time to get back into the swing of red carpet events, but it’s been a slow and steady build-up to the Duchess finding her stylish, gold-heeled feet.

        Attending the premiere of the latest James Bond movie this week, Kate wore her best look to date — a custom Jenny Packham caped dress bedazzled with thousands of gold sequins, which usually costs £3,640.

        It outshone every Hollywood A-lister and proved as big a talking point as the film itself.

        Even though Kate has walked her fair share of red carpets, this is the first time she has worn such a showstopper of an outfit.

        Her style has evolved from shy wallflower to perfect princess.

        Read more here.

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        Harry & Meg’s use of private jets

        Harry & Meghan have faced repeated criticism for insisting on using  private flights, despite preaching about the environment.

        The Sun revealed in 2019 that the pair had taken six of ten round trips on private jets since getting married the previous year.

        It included a flight to Italy for a Google climate change summit, as well as trips to Ibiza and Nice.

        Harry also took a private plane home to California after a polo tournament for his Sentebale charity in Aspen, Colorado, in August.

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        Innocent, dominant and mean business’

        Meghan Markle is back with a bang after going on parental leave following the birth of daughter Lilibet in June. 

        And her outfits during her three-day New York tour with Prince Harry have sent some very clear messages, according to a fashion expert. 

        The Duchess of Sussex, 40, pulled out all of the fashion steps for her engagements, which included a Covid concert, visiting a school and the UN. 

        Fashion expert Harriet Davey told Fabulous that Meghan’s outfits told the world that she is “dominant” and “means business” after stepping down as a senior royal…

        • Black ‘business’ suit – One World Observatory
        • Red ‘dominant’ coord – Harlem’s PS 123 Mahalia Jackson school 
        • White ‘innocent’ outfit – Covid Concert
        • Brown ‘powerful’ ensemble – United Nations

        ‘New, corporate version of Meghan’

        Judi added: “Since she returned to the US Meghan’s body language has changed and not just because she has now become a mother for the second time. 

        “There is the new, corporate version of Meghan, as seen on the Time magazine cover and clearly taking the ‘Most Influential’ tag seriously in terms of business status despite the fact that the list also includes other icons like Britney Spears and Dolly Parton.

        “On the Time cover she looks like her character in Suits got a promotion to CEO. 

        “Her eyes form an eye-smile but there is also a look of challenge and determination there too, while her leg-splay signals confidence and resilience. 

        “Harry hangs on her shoulder or poses alongside looking more like a wingman or supporter.”

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          Andrew smiles as he leaves Balmoral

          BRAZEN Prince Andrew beamed and waved as he ended his three-week Balmoral hideaway.

          The Duke of York had been hiding out in the Queen’s 50,000-acre Scottish estate to avoid US lawyers trying to serve sex abuse lawsuit papers on him.

          But the bold prince smiled and waved at passersby as he ventured out for the first time since beginning his voluntary self-isolation earlier this month.

          On Friday, lawyers officially conceded that the legal papers relating to Virginia Roberts’ sex assault claims have been served to the duke’s legal team.

          Virginia – a victim of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – is attempting to sue the Duke in a New York court after alleging she was forced to have sex with him three times when she was 17.

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          ‘US travel ban is no longer an excuse’

          Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, have not ventured to the UK together since they ditched the country for a life across the pond last year.

          But now, following the birth of their daughter Lilibet in June, royal author Adam Helliker said the brood returning to Harry’s home country is “imperative for family unity”.

          Mr Helliker told the Sun: “I think it’s imperative for family unity that the whole family comes over because, to put it bluntly, the queen is getting older and these won’t arrive too often again.

          “I think Harry will feel particularly guilty if she doesn’t see the great-grandchildren she’s not seen much of – or the great-granddaughter she’s not seen at all.

          “I think if they’re going to try to patch things up – and we all hope they will work to increase what remains of the unity between them and the family – then I think it’s paramount that they start planning a trip for maybe early December.

          “I doubt obviously they want to be restricted by spending any Christmases at Sandringham, but maybe a mid-December pre-Christmas trip to say hello to the family.

          “For Harry, those family ties – until he was encouraged by her to break them – were really important.”

          He said both sides will be “striving for reconciliation” following the fallout from their bombshell Oprah interview.

          Read the article in full here.

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          Harry ‘hypocritical’ for lecturing on climate change

          Former government minister Norman Baker, 64, told Newsweek: “It’s completely hypocritical for Prince Harry or other members of the royal family to lecture people about climate change when they’re emitting more carbon than almost everyone else on the planet.

          “People using private jets are in the top one percent of carbon emitters in the world.

          “Prince Harry needs to stop using private jets or if he wants to use private jets he needs to stop lecturing people on climate change. It is not particularly challenging to get a flight from New York to California – people do it all the time.”

          The couple have faced repeated criticism for insisting on using  private flights, despite preaching about the environment.

          Baker said Harry and Meghan took 18 private jet trips in the 12 months from January 2019 to January 2020.

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          On the big screen

          The couple were accompanied by their personal videographer on their hectic trip this week, sparking rumours they were recording their work.

          The cameraman closely followed the Duke and Duchess around the city and even ran ahead of them for the perfect shot before they toured the 9/11 Memorial on Thursday, according to Page Six.

          The couple also brought their own photographer, Matt Sayles, to capture key moments on their visit to the Big Apple.

          Page Six claimed the couple had been secretly recording the NYC trip for a rumoured Netflix documentary.

          It comes after speculation the couple could be making a “fly-on-the-wall documentary about their lives,” as they embrace the spotlight after leaving royal life.

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          Inside Kate Middleton’s inseparable bond with Charles

          The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, and father-in-law Charles, 72, appear to have a very close bond, from her calling him “pa” to enjoying cheeky private jokes. 

          Last night, Kate and Charles hugged as they arrived at the James Bond No Time To Die at the Royal Albert Hall in London, with the Duchess kissing the future heir on the cheek. 

          In a rare joint engagement, Charles, Camilla, William and Kate stepped out onto the red carpet to meet 007 star Daniel Craig and other Bond cast members.

          Judi said of their embrace: “Here we can see a very confident and fond-looking Kate instigating the greeting ritual that includes a cheek kiss where she holds his shoulders and he clasps his arm. 

          “The eye gaze and smile from Kate at close quarters offers some rather flattering attention here, too.

          “This has been growing into a very close and rather tight relationship in terms of Charles’s habit of appearing to single Kate out for attention and shared laughter while Camilla and William will often retreat to watch.”

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          Prince Andrew has broken cover

          The duke today left Balmoral at 10am to travel to Windsor, where he is expected to meet his new granddaughter for the first time.

          His daughter Beatrice, 33, gave birth to her first child with husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi this month.

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          Andrew smiles as he leaves Balmoral

          BRAZEN Prince Andrew beamed and waved as he ended his three-week Balmoral hideaway.

          The Duke of York had been hiding out in the Queen's 50,000-acre Scottish estate to avoid US lawyers trying to serve sex abuse lawsuit papers on him.

          But the bold prince smiled and waved at passersby as he ventured out for the first time since beginning his voluntary self-isolation earlier this month.

          On Friday, lawyers officially conceded that the legal papers relating to Virginia Roberts' sex assault claims have been served to the duke's legal team.

          Virginia – a victim of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – is attempting to sue the Duke in a New York court after alleging she was forced to have sex with him three times when she was 17.

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          William & Kate’s first Derry visit

          William and Kate arrived in Derry for a day-long trip meeting young people and hearing how organisations are engaging across communities, and began by touring Ulster University’s Magee Campus.

          The Cambridges are making their first visit to Derry and will be shown a specially designed simulated ambulance, the only one of its kind in the region, built on campus to train the very first-year group studying the new BSc Hons paramedic science programme in Northern Ireland.

          The course, which started last week, is offered by the University to support the development of the paramedic profession in Northern Ireland and further afield.

          William and Kate will also meet in person a group of student nurses from the university they spoke to, via a video call, in February, when they heard about their experiences taking part in hospital placements during the pandemic.

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          Princely plans

          Last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a £112m deal with the production company after quitting the Royal Family.

          In the partnership with Netflix, the couple agreed to a multi-year deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children’s programming.

          Such projects were sought, Prince Harry had claimed in their explosive Oprah Winfrey interview in March, as his family had cut him off financially at the start of 2020 after announcing their Megxit plans.

          In April of this year, the couple revealed their first project for the streaming platform – an Invictus Games documentary.

          Prince Harry, who will appear on camera and be an executive producer for the documentary, gushed over the series, saying he couldn’t wait for the series to reveal the “mosaic of resilience”. 

          In July, it was claimed that Meghan had started working on a Netflix series with David Furnish two years before Megxit.

          The Duchess of Sussex and Elton John’s husband began working on the new animated series, that has the working title ‘Pearl’, several years ago according to Page Six.

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          ‘Innocent, dominant and mean business’

          Meghan Markle is back with a bang after going on parental leave following the birth of daughter Lilibet in June. 

          And her outfits during her three-day New York tour with Prince Harry have sent some very clear messages, according to a fashion expert. 

          The Duchess of Sussex, 40, pulled out all of the fashion steps for her engagements, which included a Covid concert, visiting a school and the UN. 

          Fashion expert Harriet Davey told Fabulous that Meghan’s outfits told the world that she is “dominant” and “means business” after stepping down as a senior royal…

          • Black ‘business’ suit – One World Observatory
          • Red ‘dominant’ coord – Harlem’s PS 123 Mahalia Jackson school 
          • White ‘innocent’ outfit – Covid Concert
          • Brown ‘powerful’ ensemble – United Nations

          Read more here.

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