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HEARTBROKEN Thomas Markle says daughter Meghan spurned him in a controversial letter which “signalled the end of our relationship”.
She is said to have written the “painful” note, at the centre of a High Court battle, to her dad after they reached “breaking point”.
But in a witness statement, Thomas, 76, says: “The letter didn’t say she loved me. It showed no concern about the fact I had suffered a heart attack.”
Meghan, 39, is suing over the publication of letter extracts.
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- Patrick Knox
KATE’S FOUND PARENTING ‘EXHAUSTING’ DURING LOCKDOWN
She Kate admitted so in a video chat with mums, dads and teachers about mental health.
A rare moment of public affection saw her praising Prince William for being her “biggest support”.
But when asked to write down a word that describes experiences of looking after their children, Kate held up a piece of paper that read: “Exhausting.”
Wills, 38, and Kate, 39, have been homeschooling George, seven, Charlotte, five, and Louis, two, at their home at Anmer Hall, Norfolk.
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- Patrick Knox
MEGHAN AND HARRY ‘LIKE LOCH NESS MONSTER’
Appearing on the Late Late Show with James Cordon, Rob Lowe, who lives about a mile away from the Sussexes, described seeing the Duke who was sporting a pony tail.
He said: “I just ran into your countryman, the English treasure Prince Harry at the stop light ten minutes ago.
“He lives about a mile from me, he’s been very reclusive.
“Seeing him in the neighbourhood is like seeing the Loch Ness Monster ‒ and I finally saw him.”
- Patrick Knox
QUEEN ‘IN GOOD FETTLE’ AS 95TH BIRTHDAY APPROACHES
The Queen is fit and “in good fettle” as her 95th birthday approaches in April’, an insider has said.
The unnamed source told People: “Neither her physical nor her mental health are waning,” adding that she was fit and “in good fettle”.
The insider added: “In her twilight years, I’m sure it is quite lovely not to have the pressure” of a full calendar of public events.
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN AND HARRY 'INUNDATED WITH BIG MONEY OFFERS TO TOUR NEW SPOTIFY PODCAST AT LIVE EVENTS'
Meghan and Prince Harry are being tapped up with offers from live agents about touring their new podcast.
It would see the pair, who signed a £30million deal with Spotify, recording live sessions with an intimate audience.
An insider said: “Live agents have been eyeing up Meghan and Harry’s new deal with great interest.
“They have been inundated with offers about the possibility of touring the podcast when the time is right."
- Becky Pemberton
'ANGUISHED' MEGHAN FORCED TO WRITE 'DEEPLY PAINFUL' LETTER TO DAD AFTER THEY HIT 'BREAKING POINT'
Meghan Markle felt forced to write a "painful" letter to her dad after they reached "breaking point", the High Court heard.
The Duchess of Sussex, 39, is suing the Mail on Sunday for privacy copyright and data protection over five articles published in February 2019.
Justin Rushbrooke QC described the 1,250-word letter as "a heartfelt plea from an anguished daughter to her father".
He said it was not "a vicious or unwarranted attack" on her dad but was instead "a message of peace".
Mr Rushbrooke said: "It was written, in short, by daughter who felt she had reached a breaking point with her father."
- Becky Pemberton
PRINCE HARRY SAYS HE 'DIDN'T KNOW UNCONSCIOUS BIAS EXISTED' UNTIL HE 'WALKED A DAY IN MEGHAN'S SHOES'
Harry says he didn't know unconscious bias existed until he married Meghan Markle and 'walked a day in her shoes'.
In an interview, the royal said it wasn't until he was "living a day or a week in my wife's shoes" that he was able to understand the term.
He said to BLM activist Patrick Hutchinson for GQ magazine.: "Once you realise or you feel a little bit uncomfortable, then the onus is on you to go out and educate yourself, because ignorance is no longer an excuse.
"And unconscious bias, from my understanding, having the upbringing and the education that I had, I had no idea what it was."
- Becky Pemberton
'DISTRESSED' MEGHAN SPOKE TO TWO SENIOR ROYALS ABOUT HOW TO DEAL WITH HER DAD
Meghan has admitted she had help from two senior royals on how to deal with her dad Thomas Markle.
The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, for releasing a letter she wrote to her estranged father.
The Duchess' amended court documents released, she states how she had help from senior royals on how to deal with her dad.
This led her to write the letter to her dad "in an attempt to get him to stop talking to the press".
The papers say: "Given the Claimant’s level of distress surrounding the form, frequency and content of the media coverage concerning her father, and as the newest member of the Royal Family who wanted to follow protocol, the Claimant sought advice from two senior members of the Royal Family on how best to address the situation."
- Becky Pemberton
MEGXIT WAS THE BIGGEST SELLOUT IN ROYAL HISTORY, AUTHOR CLAIMS
Megxit was the “biggest sellout” in royal history according an expert who claims Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are “catastrophic” for the family.
Former royal correspondent for The Sun Duncan Larcombe appeared on True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat to mark a year since the couple stepped down as senior members of the royal family.
And while the biographer is convinced that Harry and Meghan could become a billion-dollar brand through their business deals he says it is at the expense of the Royal Family.
Larcombe tells The Royal Beat: “A year ago they [Harry and Meghan] were saying they want privacy and to bring their child up in peace – codswallop!
“We now know what it is. The evidence is there. It was the biggest royal sellout in the history of the family."
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN WARNED DAD HE COULD RISK THEIR CHILD'S PRIVACY WITH PAPARAZZI PICS
Meghan and Prince Harry warned her dad he could risk their children's privacy if he staged paparazzi shots, a court heard.
The Duchess of Sussex, 39, is suing the Mail on Sunday for privacy copyright and data protection over five articles published in February 2019.
This includes extracts from a handwritten letter she sent to her dad Thomas Markle, 76, in August 2018.
Lawyers for the Duchess revealed Meghan and Prince Harry asked if he was staging photos, to which he told them he wasn't.
Thomas Markle was then told he could risk the privacy of any children they may end up having if he were found to be lying. The couple's son Archie was not born at this time.
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN HAS THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL FEET, ACCORDING TO GOLDEN RATIO
The Duchess of Sussex, 39, has been found to have the perfect ‘Golden Ratio’ feet by Miss Foot Fixer Marion Yau and Dr Kenny who analysed the feet of leading celebrities.
Kim Kardashian and Emma Watson also scored highly – based on the theory – a system developed by the ancient Greeks to measure physical perfection.
The ancient Greeks claimed there was a Golden Ratio for all things when they approached perfection.
Marion and Harley Street celebrity podiatrist Dr Kenny said they were able to use the Golden Ratio measurements to work out foot ratings and scores for modern celebs.
Marion, who shares her work on her Youtube channel, said: “In ancient Greece, the Greeks devised a mathematical formula to determine the Physical perfection of an individual by measuring ratios and symmetry of specific features of the body."
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN'S DOGS HAVE GIVEN HER SUPPORT DURING LOCKDOWN
Meghan's rescue pooches have given the duchess "support" during Covid and her "personal trials and tribulations" in 2020, it is claimed.
The CEO of Meghan's patronage Mayhew, Caroline Yates, said Meghan often mentions how "important" her rescue dogs have been.
Speaking to Hello!, she said: "Whenever we talk to the Duchess about the charity, she always references how important her dogs are and what a support they are.
"Particularly during everything that's happened this year, with COVID, and with the personal trials and tribulations she went through this year."
Meghan has a beagle named Guy and a black labrador with Prince Harry called Pula.
- Becky Pemberton
MEGHAN MARKLE'S STUNNING £110K WEDDING DRESS
Meghan’s marriage to Prince Harry took place in Windsor on May 19, 2018 and there was a lot of speculation about her wedding dress beforehand.
Meghan stunned onlookers as she arrived at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in a stunning bespoke gown by Givenchy, created by British designer Clare Waight Keller, which is estimated to cost around £110,000.
Meghan and Clare worked closely together on the design, which featured a graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully framed the shoulders and emphasised Meghan’s slender waist.
It had a 16ft train and veil which was adorned with the flowers of the 53 commonwealth countries, and it took an incredible 3,900 hours over the course of four months to create.
It was confirmed she wore Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau, made in 1932.
- Patrick Knox
‘NOT USING SOCIAL MEDIA IS DEATH TRAP’
American TV personality Eric Schiffer has warned Meghan and Harry not to snub social media.
The couple aren’t currently known to be using Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
This was after they ended their royal duties and moved to America.
But Mr Schiffer has told Insider it could be a “death trap” as the duo launch their careers in entertainment.
- Patrick Knox
‘MEGAN RUSHED INTO ROYAL LIFE’
Chloe Savage, the embroiderer who worked on the Duchess of Sussex's wedding veil, told Insider: “The royal family has broken people before. Kate [Middleton] had plenty of time to adapt and adjust to it.
“They gave her time, whereas Meghan sort of dived in headfirst.”
- Patrick Knox
MEG’S ON-SCREEN SUITS LOVER ‘TOO INTIMIDATED’ TO CONTACT HER
Patrick J Adams who played Meghan’s on-screen lover said he has “pure fear” over speaking to her now she is the Duchess of Sussex.
Speaking to the Radio Times, Patrick said: “Quite frankly, I think I’m intimidated. I have no doubt I could pick up the phone and call her at any moment, but I don’t know what I would say.
“After our children were born, there were some texts sent and gifts sent, but I guess I’m a little scared. I think it’s pure fear.
“I guess I’m scared about the idea of breaking through whatever walls exist to have that conversation.”
- Patrick Knox
CUT OUT THE ‘UNNECESSARY’ MEDDLING
Royal royal expert Daniela Elser told Express.co.uk Harry should be careful about becoming outspoke on topics which “don’t really need his involvement”.
She said: “The sticking point here is not the issue (which is an important one) or Harry’s decision to support it (two thumbs up!) but the choice for him to nail his colours to the mast of a cause that doesn’t really need his involvement.”
- Patrick Knox
WHEN DID MEGHAN MARKLE GIVE BIRTH TO ARCHIE?
Meghan Markle welcomed a baby boy – Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor – into the world on May 6, 2019.
The gender of the baby remained unknown until a statement was given on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex official Instagram.
Meghan and Hary's baby weighed 7lbs 3oz and was born at 5.26am.
Shortly after the arrival of the baby, Harry gave a candid interview, revealing his excitement to be a dad.
- Patrick Knox
WHEN DID PRINCE HARRY MEET MEGHAN MARKLE?
In November 2016, Kensington Palace confirmed the Suits actress was the Prince's girlfriend, with a statement saying Harry was concerned for her safety.
Harry and Meghan were spotted hand-in-hand for the first time in February 2017, while out on a date in London soon after.
On May 6, 2017, Meghan made her first public appearance as royal girlfriend when she proudly watched Prince Harry playing polo in Berkshire and both Harry and Meghan attended the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews in May.
It was announced on November 27, 2017, that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were engaged.
- Patrick Knox
WHAT'S HARRY’S REAL FULL NAME?
Prince Harry’s full name is Henry Charles Albert David, and he is styled as His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales.
He uses Wales in lieu of a traditional surname as was referred to as Captain Harry Wales when in the military.
The Queen officially gave her consent for his wedding to Meghan Markle, releasing a statement using the couple’s real names.
It said: “'My Lords, I declare My Consent to a Contract of Matrimony between My Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Rachel Meghan Markle, which Consent I am causing to be signified under the Great Seal and to be entered in the Books of the Privy Council.”
- Patrick Knox
HOW OLD IS PRINCE HARRY AND WHAT'S HIS ROYAL TITLE?
The flame-haired prince is 1.86m (or 6'1" feet) tall, and was born Prince Henry of Wales on September 15, 1984, and is 36 years old.
He's the younger son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana.
Following his marriage to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018, the Prince assumed his new title as the Duke of Sussex.
He is still the Duke of Sussex despite deciding not to use His Royal Highness any more.
- Patrick Knox
WHEN DID HARRY STEP DOWN FROM SENIOR ROYAL DUTIES?
On January 8, 2020, the couple issued a bombshell announcement they would quit as senior members of the royal family.
They took to Instagram to reveal their plan to “step back” from duties and relocate to California to become “financially independent”.
The couple were ordered to close their office at Buckingham Palace from April 1.
- Jon Rogers
QUEEN 'IN GOOD FETTLE' AS 95TH BIRTHDAY APPROACHES
The Queen is fit and "in good fettle" as her 95th birthday approaches in April', an insider has said.
The unnamed source told People: "Neither her physical nor her mental health are waning," adding that she was fit and "in good fettle".
The insider added: "In her twilight years, I'm sure it is quite lovely not to have the pressure" of a full calendar of public events.
- Jon Rogers
MEGHAN GETS 'SUPPORT' FROM HER DOGS
Meghan Markle is said to get a great deal of support from her two dogs.
The Duchess, 39, has two adorable rescue dogs – Guy the beagle and black Labrador Pula – with both pooches giving the former actress a great deal of comfort in a difficult 12 months.
Caroline Yates, chief executive of animal charity Mayhew, of which the duchess is patron, said: "Whenever we talk to the duchess about the charity, she always references how important her dogs are and what a support they are, particularly during everything that's happened this year, with Covid, and with the personal trials and tribulations she went through this year.
"It was really nice to share our experiences with her about how important animals are when things are tough and what a comfort they can be."
- Patrick Knox
DO MEGHAN MARKLE AND KATE MIDDLETON GET ON?
The first whispers of a royal feud were actually aimed at the spouses of the royal brothers, with claims that Kate Middleton left Princess Charlotte’s dress fitting for Meghan Markle’s wedding “in tears”.
The rumours were so incessant that Channel 5 aired a documentary outlining Meghan and Kate’s relationship, titled Kate v Meghan: Princesses at War.
But largely, the rumours have shut down, with experts agreeing it is not the Duchesses who have had a falling out, it is the Dukes.
Christmas 2018 seemed to quash the rumours of a fall out even further.
The two ladies attended a Boxing Day pheasant shoot and appeared comfortable and friendly towards each other.
- Patrick Knox
WHERE IS HIS SON ARCHIE IN THE LINE OF SUCCESSION?
Due to legislation Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor remains in line for the throne.
He is currently seventh in the line of succession, falling behind his father, however Meghan has no claim to the throne.
The birth of Archie also bumped Prince Harry's uncle, the Duke of York, into eighth place in the line of succession.
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