Royal Happenings

[mystery-ak]

Prince Harry set to return to the UK solo ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s death anniversary: sources
By Nicki Cox and
Sara Nathan   
August 23, 2023

Prince Harry will be returning to the United Kingdom next month — but he won’t have his leading lady by his side.

Harry, 38, is set to appear at the annual WellChild charity event — which he has attended for 15 years — in London on Sept. 7 before he jets off to Germany for the sixth iteration of his Invictus Games competition.

However, sources familiar with the situation tell us that he will be traveling solo back to his homeland as his wife, Meghan Markle, has previous commitments with their children: Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2.

On top of that, the Duke of Sussex will seemingly be passing through without visiting his estranged family, who will be commemorating the one-year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death just one day later.

Insiders tell us that Harry has yet to receive any invitation to join the family at Balmoral Castle for an intimate event that night.

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https://pagesix.com/2023/08/23/prince-harry-set-to-return-to-the-uk-solo-ahead-of-queen-elizabeths-death-anniversary-sources/

[catfish1957]

Prince Andrew hides at Balmoral with King Charles amid bombshell docuseries: report

 

Since the Royals fortunes are so tied to good and bad PR.  My advise them is to surrender the Prince to law enforcement if the facts warrant.

Nothing rattles the rabble more than when Pedo privileged get off, when Joe Sixpack from Gloustershire  would be serving 10-20.

[LadyLiberty]

"However, sources familiar with the situation tell us that he will be traveling solo back to his homeland as his wife, Meghan Markle, has previous commitments with their children: Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2.
"

That's a BS excuse.  These events he is attending are scheduled well in advance and had to have been on his calendar for a long time, they just don't pop up at the last minute, and four and two year olds aren't even aware of "commitments."

[Kamaji]

Meghan Markle’s first uncredited acting role resurfaces with ‘Married… with Children’ gig almost 30 years ago

By Nika Shakhnazarova
August 25, 2023

Before making it in show business, Meghan Markle rubbed shoulders with some of the most successful sitcom actors in Hollywood.

It’s no secret that the Duchess of Sussex, 42, was a well-established actress in her own right before becoming a royal — and she got her start in front of the camera at a very young age.

Markle’s first uncredited acting role was on the hit sitcom “Married… with Children,” which ran from 1988 until 1997.

She got to see the ins and outs of a TV show set thanks to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, who worked as a lighting director and director of photography for the show.

This week, a resurfaced image from an episode the duchess appeared in showed her as a teen in season 9 of the sitcom.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/08/25/meghan-markles-first-uncredited-acting-role-resurfaces-on-married-with-children-almost-30-years-ago/

[mystery-ak]

 Meghan Markle poised to make $1M per post via Instagram: expert
By Alix Breeden and
Eileen Reslen   
August 26, 2023 4:31pm

Meghan Markle can make a pretty penny by posting on Instagram, according to a financial expert.

“I would expect her to quickly become one of the most followed accounts on Instagram,” adviser Eric Schiffer told the Daily Mail on Saturday.

“You have celebrities like the Kardashians who can command $1 million and up for a single post promoting a product. There is no reason Meghan couldn’t be earning those sorts of fees.”

Multiple sources exclusively told Page Six earlier this month that the Duchess of Sussex, 42, had secured the Instagram handle @megan.

However, a separate insider tells us Saturday that claims of Markle returning to the social media platform are false.

“How can she make money if she doesn’t even have Instagram and has no plans to have one?” the source rhetorically asks. Reps for the royal did not immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.

However, if Markle does decide to create a profile one day, Schiffer said that she “has to be careful” so as to not be seen “hawking every product under the sun.”

“She will align with quality brands and companies that are on point with her political and social beliefs,” he added.

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https://pagesix.com/2023/08/26/meghan-markle-poised-to-make-1-million-per-post-via-instagram-expert/

[mountaineer]

“You have celebrities like the Kardashians who can command $1 million and up for a single post promoting a product. There is no reason Meghan couldn’t be earning those sorts of fees.”

It would be interesting to see what types of products anyone would pay her to endorse.

[libertybele]

I'm not so sure I'm a fan of the blazer with the trousers, but the color of the capri trousers is beautiful.  I love it!

Kate Middleton's black cherry capri trousers are the versatile upscale wardrobe essential we've been searching for

[libertybele]

[deb]

I'm not so sure I'm a fan of the blazer with the trousers, but the color of the capri trousers is beautiful.  I love it!

Kate Middleton's black cherry capri trousers are the versatile upscale wardrobe essential we've been searching for

I like the outfit. (Of course, she’d look good in a paper sack.)

[GtHawk]

I'm not so sure I'm a fan of the blazer with the trousers, but the color of the capri trousers is beautiful.  I love it!

Kate Middleton's black cherry capri trousers are the versatile upscale wardrobe essential we've been searching for

How long till Markle Farkle wears the same colors or very close in an almost identical blazer and pants?

[Maj. Bill Martin]

It would be interesting to see what types of products anyone would pay her to endorse.

Chemical castration pills?

[mystery-ak]

 King Charles welcomes back disgraced brother Prince Andrew as ‘part of the family’: report
By Emily Selleck   
August 28, 2023 12:15pm

Prince Andrew is being welcomed back into the royal fold despite his association with late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new report.

King Charles lll invited his disgraced younger brother to join senior members of the royal family in Scotland, where Prince William was photographed driving Andrew to a church service on Sunday.

“Andrew won’t ever have the same ceremonial role within the family; he is no longer and never will be a working royal. That is clear,” a source described as a friend of the king told the Daily Beast Monday.

“But he is part of the family. He is the king’s brother. He has not been found guilty of any crime, and I think it’s fair to say that the king is making it clear that he won’t turn his back on his brother.”

Andrew — who has laid low since his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, stripped him of his royal and military titles last year — was in clear view of photographers when he arrived at Balmoral Castle with William and Kate Middleton over the weekend.

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https://pagesix.com/2023/08/28/king-charles-welcomes-back-disgraced-brother-prince-andrew/

[catfish1957]

King Charles welcomes back disgraced brother Prince Andrew as ‘part of the family’: report

So much for the perception that the Royals had state of the art PR functionality. 

What a goof.

[Kamaji]

King Charles to ax 20% of royal household staff in ‘major shakeup’: report

By Nika Shakhnazarova   
August 29, 2023

King Charles is looking to trim the fat of his royal household staff as he plans to axe a whopping 20% of jobs in a “major shakeup,” according to a report.

The King has made his desire for a slimmed-down monarchy known ever since assuming the throne — and it seems as though he’s finally making the necessary changes for a more efficient environment.

Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, reportedly believe that too many members of staff are doing similar jobs, The Mail on Sunday reports.

And the massive job cut is believed to affect “dozens” of employees at Buckingham Palace, Sandringham, Windsor Castle, and Balmoral — the major royal residences.

“There is a real feeling that the staffing at all the palaces is too heavy,” a source told the outlet. “There are far too many assistants to assistants. The King and Queen would prefer to pay people proper wages top to bottom but have less people.”

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/08/29/king-charles-planning-major-shakeup-to-royal-household-staff-report/

[catfish1957]

King Charles to ax 20% of royal household staff in ‘major shakeup’: report

Interesting that this was announced the day after Andrew is being welcomed back into the fold. PR countering move to the UK masses if you ask me.

[libertybele]

So much for the perception that the Royals had state of the art PR functionality. 

What a goof.

 

[mystery-ak]

 Prince Harry wanted Princess Di’s blue engagement ring — but William got it first
By Samantha Ibrahim   
August 29, 2023 9:53am

Ring-a-bling-bling!

The late Princess Diana’s infamous 12-carat sapphire-and-diamond ring has been a treasured hunk of jewelry in the royal family for decades.

While Prince William, 41, gifted his now-wife Kate Middleton with the glistening rock when they became engaged back in 2010, Prince Harry reportedly also wanted the ring for his future spouse.

The Princess of Wales’ former butler Paul Burrell revealed in the Amazon Prime documentary “The Diana Story” that when she died in 1997, both of her young sons were allowed to pick out something from her sparkling collection to hold onto.

Burrell, 65, claimed that Harry, now 38, got her iconic navy blue engagement ring that she received from King (then Prince) Charles in 1981, while William, 41, desired her Cartier watch.

According to Burrell, the wristwatch was given to Diana on her 21st birthday by her father, John Spencer.

The “Entertaining With Style” author also noted that the Duke of Sussex once said, “I remember when I held mummy’s hand when I was a small boy and that ring always hurt me because it was so big.”

When it was time for the William to propose to Middleton 13 years ago, Harry had allowed his older brother to use their mother’s engagement circlet.

“Harry said to him [William]: ‘Wouldn’t it be fitting if she had mommy’s ring?’ ” Burrell said in the documentary.

“One day that ring will be sat on the throne of England. Harry gave up his precious treasure, his one thing he kept from his mother, he gave to his brother. That’s selfless, kind, and exactly who Diana was,” the ex-royal household servant added.

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https://nypost.com/2023/08/29/selfless-prince-harry-gave-dis-engagement-ring-to-william/

[libertybele]

I had read that before.  A wonderful act of kindness from Harry to his brother, but it is a shame that so much jealousy has set in with Markle and Kate.  Markle expected more notoriety and superiority than she received ... so both her and Harry have caused dissension within the family.

BTW I think the ring looks absolutely fabulous on Kate. 

[mystery-ak]

I had read that before.  A wonderful act of kindness from Harry to his brother, but it is a shame that so much jealousy has set in with Markle and Kate.  Markle expected more notoriety and superiority than she received ... so both her and Harry have caused dissension within the family.

BTW I think the ring looks absolutely fabulous on Kate. 

It also guarantees the ring stays in the family...

[mystery-ak]

Prince Harry trashes family’s lack of ‘support’ after Princess Diana’s death in latest royal dig
By Leah Bitsky   
August 30, 2023

Prince Harry shaded his royal family members yet again, this time claiming no one was there for him after mom Princess Diana died in 1997 – or when he returned home from serving in Afghanistan with PTSD.

“The trigger to me was actually returning from Afghanistan, but the stuff that was coming up was from…1997 from the age of 12,” the Duke of Sussex said in his new Netflix limited series, “Heart of Invictus,” which premiered Wednesday.

“The biggest struggle for me is that no one around me could really help,” he continued.

“I didn’t have that support structure, that network, or that expert advice to identify what was actually going on with me.”

Harry, 38, shared that he “suppressed” his trauma from losing his mother at “such a young age” and was “never really aware” of his emotions until it “all came fizzing out.”

“I was bouncing off the walls,” he recalled. “Like, what is going on here? I’m feeling everything as opposed to being numb.”

But it wasn’t until years later, when he was truly struggling, that he decided to seek help for his mental health.

“Unfortunately, like most of us, the first time you really consider therapy is when you’re lying on the floor in the fetal position, probably wishing that you dealt with some of this stuff previously,” he said.

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https://pagesix.com/2023/08/30/prince-harry-says-he-didnt-have-support-after-princess-dianas-death/

[GtHawk]

Prince Harry trashes family’s lack of ‘support’ after Princess Diana’s death in latest royal dig
By Leah Bitsky   
August 30, 2023

Prince Harry shaded his royal family members yet again, this time claiming no one was there for him after mom Princess Diana died in 1997 – or when he returned home from serving in Afghanistan with PTSD.

“The trigger to me was actually returning from Afghanistan, but the stuff that was coming up was from…1997 from the age of 12,” the Duke of Sussex said in his new Netflix limited series, “Heart of Invictus,” which premiered Wednesday.

“The biggest struggle for me is that no one around me could really help,” he continued.

“I didn’t have that support structure, that network, or that expert advice to identify what was actually going on with me.”

Harry, 38, shared that he “suppressed” his trauma from losing his mother at “such a young age” and was “never really aware” of his emotions until it “all came fizzing out.”

“I was bouncing off the walls,” he recalled. “Like, what is going on here? I’m feeling everything as opposed to being numb.”

But it wasn’t until years later, when he was truly struggling, that he decided to seek help for his mental health.

“Unfortunately, like most of us, the first time you really consider therapy is when you’re lying on the floor in the fetal position, probably wishing that you dealt with some of this stuff previously,” he said.

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https://pagesix.com/2023/08/30/prince-harry-says-he-didnt-have-support-after-princess-dianas-death/

Boy I remember how the Brits were all about stiff upper lip and prevailing, I think with Harry out of the succession England has dodged a bullet and poor poor Harry's trembling upper lip.
 

[sneakypete]

Boy I remember how the Brits were all about stiff upper lip and prevailing, I think with Harry out of the succession England has dodged a bullet and poor poor Harry's trembling upper lip.
 

@GtHawk

He has no Royal blood to start with. His mother married into the family,and then got pregnant by some Royal Guard whose duty  it was to teach her how to ride a horse.

"Saddle up,bitch!"

[mystery-ak]

I seem to remember that QE2 did get them grief counseling when the boys moved in with her after Diana's death......anyone else?

[berdie]

Sounds to me like Harry is one of those super sensitive people that can't let go of things.

[mountaineer]

I'm sure he was offered all the help he ever could have needed. He's just a freaking 

[libertybele]

It also guarantees the ring stays in the family...

You are right -- something that I hadn't thought about.

[mystery-ak]

 Prince Harry, Meghan Markle won’t return to UK because she won’t ‘curtsy’ to Kate Middleton: author
By Jack Hobbs   
September 3, 2023 4:15pm

Bowed out for good?

Royal biographer Andrew Morton is claiming Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan Markle, 42, won’t return to the UK because she wouldn’t want to curtsy to Kate Middleton, 41, when Prince William, 41, becomes king.

On Sky News’ “Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips,” the biographer, who collaborated with Princess Diana on 1992’s “Diana: Her True Story,” was asked about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex coming back to Britain.

The couple stepped back as senior members of the royal family in 2020 and decamped to California.

“What, and have Meghan Markle curtsying to Kate Middleton?” snarked Morton, 70. “I don’t think so. I don’t see that as a runner. They’ve got their own lives in California.”

“They’ve got their own set, they’ve got their own influence, and they’ve got their own companies,” continued Morton.

According to royal protocol, Markle would only be required to bow to Middleton once the latter ascends the throne.

The Post reached out to Morton and Markle for comment.

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https://nypost.com/2023/09/03/prince-harry-meghan-markle-wont-return-to-uk-over-curtsy-author/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news_alert&utm_content=20230903?&utm_source=sailthru&lctg=63e02667f57d2303f306947c&utm_term=NYP%20-%20News%20A

[LadyLiberty]

WTH? If this is true, Andrew is a absolute monster:

https://twitter.com/ChuckCallesto/status/1698155164459221090

[berdie]

Well, I'm not much into bowing and curtseying either. However, I never married into a royal family where that was the expected protocol.

[sneakypete]

NOT buying the child-molesting thing without a LOT more evidence being pushed forward.

It's such an easy accusation to be make against someone wealthy and famous,and impossible to prove you are innocent.

[catfish1957]

NOT buying the child-molesting thing without a LOT more evidence being pushed forward.

It's such an easy accusation to be make against someone wealthy and famous,and impossible to prove you are innocent.

 

I guess he was also playing tiddlywinks and Pickleball in all those visits to Epstein Island too.  Your inability to connect dots is legendary here.

[Gefn]

Kate Middleton won over Queen Elizabeth despite Camilla’s initial disapproval, expert claims

When Kate Middleton arrived at King Charles III’s coronation in May, the world got a glimpse of the princess who will one day be queen consort.

The Princess of Wales joined the British royal family at Westminster Abbey for the crowning ceremony of her father-in-law, 74. All eyes were on the mother of three as she wore a jewel-hued Alexander McQueen gown that was paired with a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen silver headpiece.

The 41-year-old has come a long way since she married Prince William, the heir to the British throne, in 2011. Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September, several royal experts agreed that the focus has been on the princess as she supports the future king.

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kate-middleton-won-over-queen-elizabeth-despite-camillas-initial-disapproval

[libertybele]

WTH? If this is true, Andrew is a absolute monster:

https://twitter.com/ChuckCallesto/status/1698155164459221090

He's been accused before and with the evidence reported against Andrew it's pretty difficult to conclude that he is innocent, yet Charles continues to keep the door open for him.

This only adds to the ugliness and absolute shamefulness that surrounds him.  I certainly wouldn't want him around any youngsters -- he overpowers them and preys upon them.

I can't help but also remember that Trump on several occasions visited Epstein island as well as having Epstein at Mar a Lago.  I realize that he broke ties with him, but Trump still had to have known what was going on there and what Epstein was doing. I'm not accusing him of anything other than not coming forward to help the victims.  IMHO that's something to be considered. Billy Bob Clinton is a party to all of that as well.

[Gefn]

Kate Middleton won over Queen Elizabeth despite Camilla’s initial disapproval, expert claims


https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kate-middleton-won-over-queen-elizabeth-despite-camillas-initial-disapproval

I forgot to add  there are some beautiful photos embedded in article with Kate and the late Queen. Also lots of hats for those of us who like the royal hats.

[sneakypete]

I guess he was also playing tiddlywinks and Pickleball in all those visits to Epstein Island too.  Your inability to connect dots is legendary here.

@catfish1957

With ALL due respect,ESAD.

I know NOTHING about Epstein Island other than he supposedly invited pols and other influential there and the reason SEEMED to be according to the newspaper reports,to have sex with underage girls.

Never even heard a whisper of the redheaded ex-prince going there,but even though I see Epstein having nothing to gain from blackmailing him,I guess it is possible.

YOU seem to be the expert on this,so fill us all in,bubba.

[catfish1957]

@catfish1957

With ALL due respect,ESAD.

I know NOTHING about Epstein Island other than he supposedly invited pols and other influential there and the reason SEEMED to be according to the newspaper reports,to have sex with underage girls.

Never even heard a whisper of the redheaded ex-prince going there,but even though I see Epstein having nothing to gain from blackmailing him,I guess it is possible.

YOU seem to be the expert on this,so fill us all in,bubba.

lol Petey...  you can't even get your Princes straight.  I suggest working on your "current events" skills.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Andrew_%26_the_Epstein_Scandal

[sneakypete]

lol Petey...  you can't even get your Princes straight.  I suggest working on your "current events" skills.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Andrew_%26_the_Epstein_Scandal

@catfish1957

I don't HAVE "Princes" and  see no  reason to give a squat about other people's Princes.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

@catfish1957

I don't HAVE "Princes" and  see no  reason to give a squat about other people's Princes.

 

[Gefn]

King Charles Honors Queen Elizabeth on First Anniversary of Her Death with Message and Rare Photo

King Charles is remembering his mother, Queen Elizabeth, on the first anniversary of her death.

After midnight on Friday in the U.K., the King issued a formal message to mark the anniversary, which doubles as his Accession Day. Charles immediately acceded to the throne when his mother died at age 96 on Sept. 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She reigned for a record 70 years and had recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.

“In marking the first anniversary of Her late Majesty’s death and my Accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us,” King Charles said in the statement.

“I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all,” he added, referring to his wife Queen Camilla.

https://people.com/king-charles-honors-queen-elizabeth-first-anniversary-her-death-message-rare-photo-7966986

[Gefn]

King Charles Honors Queen Elizabeth on First Anniversary of Her Death with Message and Rare Photo


https://people.com/king-charles-honors-queen-elizabeth-first-anniversary-her-death-message-rare-photo-7966986

Gee, Time really flew, didn't it"?

[mystery-ak]

[sneakypete]

"Remembering her"?????

Short of brain damage,there is no way he can ever forget her.

And probably doesn't even want to  forget her.

That's just the way it is with mothers and their children,never mind Royal mothers  and their Royal Children.

[Free Vulcan]

I forgot to add  there are some beautiful photos embedded in article with Kate and the late Queen. Also lots of hats for those of us who like the royal hats.

Camilla 'disapproving' of Kate is rich irony indeed.

Kate is classy, a word I'd never use for Camilla.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1699917957462212919

[mystery-ak]

 Prince William, Kate Middleton ‘dreading’ Harry’s UK visit because of ‘severe lack of trust’: royal expert
By Leah Bitsky   
Published Sep. 7, 2023, 2:08 p.m. ET

Royal experts believe Prince William and Kate Middleton have no desire to reunite with Prince Harry or Meghan Markle.

Harry, 38, flew to London Thursday without Markle, 42, to attend a WellChild charity event, one day before the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

While it’s unclear if the Duke of Sussex will join family members in honoring his late grandmother’s memory, royal expert Kinsey Schofield suspects that William and Kate are “dreading” Prince Harry’s visit.

“It is my understanding that the Prince and Princess of Wales have no desire to meet with Harry – with or without Meghan Markle,” Schofield told Fox News in an interview published Thursday.

“There is a severe lack of trust, and they don’t want the conversation repeated to anyone.”

The “To Di For Daily” podcast host added that William and Middleton, both 41, most likely don’t want Harry’s presence to distract from honoring the longest-reigning British monarch, who died on Sept. 8, 2022 at age 96.

“Especially when William and [Middleton] are expected to publicly acknowledge the anniversary of the late queen’s passing. Harry will be, no doubt, a distraction and will create conflicting headlines that the palace will not appreciate,” Schofield said.

“He’s damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t. … It’s a tough spot to be in, but Harry seems to be prioritizing philanthropy right now. I’m not surprised by his eagerness to attend.”

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https://pagesix.com/2023/09/07/prince-william-kate-middleton-dreading-harrys-uk-visit-royal-expert/

[Maj. Bill Martin]

NOT buying the child-molesting thing without a LOT more evidence being pushed forward.

It's such an easy accusation to be make against someone wealthy and famous,and impossible to prove you are innocent.

@sneakypete

I'm with you on this.  It's probably he did stuff with Epstein, but that seems to have been with teenage girls.  Still creepy as hell, but a 10 year old and a 12 year old, one a boy...yeah, I'd need more than just some dude I've never heard of tweeting it too.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Prince William, Kate Middleton ‘dreading’ Harry’s UK visit because of ‘severe lack of trust’: royal expert
By Leah Bitsky   
Published Sep. 7, 2023, 2:08 p.m. ET

Royal experts believe Prince William and Kate Middleton have no desire to reunite with Prince Harry or Meghan Markle.

Harry, 38, flew to London Thursday without Markle, 42, to attend a WellChild charity event, one day before the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

While it’s unclear if the Duke of Sussex will join family members in honoring his late grandmother’s memory, royal expert Kinsey Schofield suspects that William and Kate are “dreading” Prince Harry’s visit.

“It is my understanding that the Prince and Princess of Wales have no desire to meet with Harry – with or without Meghan Markle,” Schofield told Fox News in an interview published Thursday.

“There is a severe lack of trust, and they don’t want the conversation repeated to anyone.”

The “To Di For Daily” podcast host added that William and Middleton, both 41, most likely don’t want Harry’s presence to distract from honoring the longest-reigning British monarch, who died on Sept. 8, 2022 at age 96.

“Especially when William and [Middleton] are expected to publicly acknowledge the anniversary of the late queen’s passing. Harry will be, no doubt, a distraction and will create conflicting headlines that the palace will not appreciate,” Schofield said.

“He’s damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t. … It’s a tough spot to be in, but Harry seems to be prioritizing philanthropy right now. I’m not surprised by his eagerness to attend.”

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https://pagesix.com/2023/09/07/prince-william-kate-middleton-dreading-harrys-uk-visit-royal-expert/

If they meet with him, they cannot control what he says about that meeting afterwards -- true or not.  I'd be leery too.

[Kamaji]

King Charles pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on first anniversary of her death

By Nika Shakhnazarova
Published Sep. 8, 2023

King Charles paid poignant tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on the first anniversary of her death on Friday.

Charles praised the late monarch, who was Britain’s longest-reigning sovereign, in a pre-recorded speech that was written at Balmoral Castle.

The castle, located in Scotland, was Her Late Majesty’s favorite royal residence. It is also where she died on Sept. 8, 2022.

Charles recalled “with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us.”

“In marking the first anniversary of Her Late Majesty’s death and my accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us,” the King said in his tribute.

“I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all.”

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Source:  https://pagesix.com/2023/09/08/king-charles-pays-tribute-to-late-queen-elizabeth-ii-on-first-anniversary-of-her-death/

[mystery-ak]

 Queen Elizabeth prepared cake for Lili’s first birthday — but Harry, Meghan were no-shows: ex-staffer
By Samantha Ibrahim   
Published Sep. 8, 2023, 12:27 p.m. ET

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seemingly abandoned the late Queen Elizabeth last year when it came to celebrate their daughter Lilibet Diana’s first birthday.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex jetted across the pond from their California abode last June to attend the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee in England.

The couple were also commemorating their daughter’s big day at the time and according to royal footman Paul Burrell, the queen had a special dessert made for the little tyke.

However, the sovereign — who died on Sept. 8, 2022, at the age of 96 — allegedly didn’t get to meet with her great-granddaughter on her big day.

“Even on Lilibet’s first birthday the Queen didn’t see her,” Burrell, 65, told the Mirror recently.

“She saw her the day before. But on her birthday, the queen had a birthday cake made with one candle in it. And they never turned up. That candle was never lit,” Princess Diana’s former butler said.

The Invictus Games founder, 38, and the former actress, 42, had thrown a little bash for Lilibet at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. The now-2-year-old was born on June 4, 2021, and was named after the queen and Harry’s late mother.

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https://nypost.com/2023/09/08/harry-meghan-no-shows-as-queen-premiered-lili-a-birthday-cake-staffer/

[Kamaji]

Meghan Markle’s popularity in US falls well below Prince Harry’s: poll

By Jane Herz
Published Sep. 10, 2023

Meghan Markle may have been our very own American princess, but it’s her British prince whom the US loves most.

According to a new poll conducted by Newsweek, Prince Harry, 38, is slightly more popular than his wife, 42 — at least, among those surveyed in the US.

The poll asked 1,500 adults between September 3 and 4 their feelings about the ex-royals, finding that 33% of people reported their dislike for Markle, while a rivaling 31% said the opposite.

This gives her a net approval rating of -2, according to the outlet.

The former “Suits” star is down eight points from the outlet’s last royal poll that took place in June.

On the other hand, The Duke of Sussex was liked by 39% of people and disliked by 27%.

Nevertheless, Harry has also seen a drop in fan approval since June, when he was at +18 — now, coming in at a net approval of +12.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/09/10/meghan-markles-popularity-in-us-falls-well-below-prince-harrys-poll/