MEGHAN Markle being sued by half-sister for 'lying' during her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Duchess of Sussex is being sued by her half-sister for allegedly lying about her upbringing during her interview with Oprah Winfrey in March last year, it was claimed last night.
Samantha Markle, 57, claimed in court papers that Meghan, 40, told untruths about her and her family during the interview, TMZ reported.
The Duchess of Sussexes half-sister accused Meghan in the defamation lawsuit of making up stories about growing up in “virtual poverty”.
Samantha claims that their father, Thomas Markle, paid for Meghan to attend “elite and expensive private schools”.
He even apparently covered her tuition fees at Northwestern University, despite Meghan’s claims that she paid her own way through university.
Read our Meghan Markle live blog for the latest news and gossip…
- Milica Cosic
Meghan & Harry's Women's History Month announcement
On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared through their Archewell Foundation that they will be supporting multiple organisations working to advance gender equality through new grants.
In a statement on their foundation's website, they said: "As we cross into Women's History Month, and ahead of International Women's Day next week, Archewell Foundation is announcing a number of non-profit investments in leading organizations working to advance gender equity, build policies that empower women and families, ensure meaningful media representation for women, and provide women with a network of tools and support for gaining employment".
Four organisations will be receiving grants, including Smart Works, a U.K. charity, The National Women's Law Center, The Center on Poverty, and the Center on Poverty and Inequality at Georgetown University Law Center.
- Milica Cosic
Meghan sued over ‘lies’ in Oprah Winfrey interview
Meghan Markle is being sued by her half-sister for allegedly lying about her upbringing during her interview with Oprah Winfrey in March last year, it was claimed last night.
Samantha Markle, 57, claimed in court papers that Meghan, 40, told untruths about her and her family during the interview, TMZ reported.
The Duchess of Sussexes half-sister accused Meghan in the defamation lawsuit of making up stories about growing up in “virtual poverty”.
Samantha claims that their father, Thomas Markle, paid for Meghan to attend “elite and expensive private schools”.
He even apparently covered her tuition fees at Northwestern University, despite Meghan's claims that she paid her own way through university. - Milica Cosic
Fans convinced Meghan 'predicted her future'
Royal fans are convinced that Meghan Markle predicted her future as a princess a decade ago, after starring in US TV series, Castle, in 2012.
The Duchess played Charlotte Boyd – a woman who is linked to two of her murdered friends. And at one point in the show, Meghan's character is seen in a Sleeping Beauty costume – which is what fans believe basically foreshadowed her future as Prince Harry's wife.
Royal fans took to Twitter to comment on the link.
One person wrote: "Rewatching @Castle_ABC and Meghan Markle is on the episode and it’s funny how she played a fairytale character and then lived one."
Another said: "Hubs and I watched a season 4 episode of Castle and one of the young actresses looked really familiar. IMDb to the rescue! It was Meghan Markle! Not only that, it was ironically a fairytale themed episode, and in her first scene she was dressed as a princess."
And a third wrote: "I think Castle would describe Meghan Markle being in the episode based on fairytale characters/princesses a bit ironic".
- Milica Cosic
Prince Harry ‘madly in love’ with Meghan
According to a royal expert, Prince Harry is "madly in love" with Meghan Markle and will "do anything" for her.
Speaking to the To Di For Daily podcast, Royal author Tom Quinn believes the Duke of Sussex would do anything to “make her happy”.
Mr Quinn said that there wasn’t anything that Harry wouldn’t do for his wife, saying: “I think he’s just madly in love with Meghan and wants to make her happy.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit as senior royals together in 2020 and became ‘financially independent’ following their exit.
- Milica Cosic
'Harry won't come back at all this year'
Royal expert Tom Bower told Closer: “I personally think he won’t come back this year. I think the notion that he’s worried about his own security and needs the Met Police is an excuse.
"And I think Harry won’t come back because he knows he cannot face his family, and be pleasant with them, knowing what he’s written about them in that book.
“That book will have a lot of casualties and cause a lot of hurt.
"It will really deliver, as Harry knows it has to, to justify the money he’s been paid to do it.
"The worst of what he will say is yet to come.”
This comes after experts claimed the Duchess of Sussex has "no intention" of returning to the UK where she is "no longer welcome" as she simply "doesn't care" what Brits think.
- Milica Cosic
Harry ‘won’t be able to face his family’ at Queen’s Jubilee
'GUILTY' Prince Harry "won't be able to face his family" at the Queen's Jubilee after writing his tell-all memoir, an expert said.
The Duke, who lives in California with Meghan Markle and their two children, was believed to want to return to the UK for his grandmother's celebrations this year.
Tom Bower, whose biography on Meghan Markle is set to launch this year, told Closer: "The next few months will be the ultimate test for Harry, the ultimate dilemma.
"He insists he adores his grandmother, so will he come back to support her at Prince Philip’s memorial service, and will he come back to support her and celebrate her reign in the Platinum Jubilee?
“If he doesn’t come back, it’s a clear statement of where lies his loyalty and his own interest.
"And if they don’t come back soon, and Lilibet doesn’t meet the Queen and Harry doesn’t celebrate her life and reign with her, it could be something he comes to regret forever.”
- Milica Cosic
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- Louis Allwood
What will Harry's book include?
Last year, Harry announced that he would be writing a memoir that will be “wholly truthful” and “written as the man I have become”.
The blurb says that the book will cover Harry's "lifetime in the public eye from childhood to the present day, including his dedication to service, the military duty that twice took him to the frontlines of Afghanistan, and the joy he has found in being a husband and father”.
And the book deal was signed with Penguin Random House – which is said to have paid Harry around £14m in advance.
- Louis Allwood
William and Kate praise kids
William and Kate have praised the children they met at the Hwb in Wales.
Taking to Twitter the couple said: “These young people had fountains of knowledge!
“Educating us on everything from how many heritage sites there are here in Wales to the importance of the program.
“It’s clear that the Hwb and Blaenavon World Heritage partnership really gets to the heart of the needs of young people.”
- Louis Allwood
Memoir will have 'a lot of casualties'
PRINCE Harry's bombshell memoir is set to have a 'lot of casualties' and will cause a lot of 'hurt' to the Royal family a royal expert has claimed.
According to royal biographer Tom Bower, he says Harry's greatly anticipated memoir will bring the 'worst' to the family.
He emphasised how the book will 'deliver' to 'justify' the money spent on it.
Writing for Closer magazine, Mr Bower said: “I think Harry won’t come back because he knows he cannot face his family, and be pleasant with them, knowing what he’s written about them in that book.
"That book will have a lot of casualties and cause a lot of hurt. It will really deliver, as Harry knows it has to, to justify the money he’s been paid to do it.
“How can Harry come back and pretend it’s all fine? The worst of what he will say is yet to come.”
- Louis Allwood
Prince William gives rare insight into relationship with Kate
PRINCE William has given a rare insight into his relationship with Kate Middleton with a sweet comment.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge braved the cold weather in Wales on Tuesday as they enjoyed a walkabout in Abergavenny to mark St David’s Day.
Chatting to well-wishers, the royal dad-of-three was heard making a sweet comment about his wife, admitting she was most susceptible to the cold.
“[Kate] has the coldest hands ever,” William was heard telling fans, “They say, ‘Cold hands, warm heart.’”
The royal couple visited Pant Farm, which has been providing milk to a local cheese producer for nearly 20 years.
- Louis Allwood
Anticipation ahead of Harry’s memoir
The golden era of the royal family seems to be long forgotten and though many are still fans of the Queen, do we care about Prince Harry’s memoir?
The book, published by Penguin Random House, is set to be released this year.
A lot of the prince’s life seems familiar to the public, but so much has happened that the Duke of Sussex wants to explain.
He and his wife, Meghan Markle, a successful actress in her own right, left the UK for the US in a bid to gain privacy from the press.
According to YouGov, though a quarter (25%) of Americans would be interested in reading the memoir compared to only 14% of Britons.
- Louis Allwood
The Sussexes want to be the members of the firm ‘who care’
The Sussexes, who took a step back from the working royals, are striving to be seen as the members of the firm ‘who care’ commentator Eric Schiffer suggested.
The American PR expert has claimed: “They (Harry and Meghan) are going to own the hearts and minds of Gen Z and millennials. They will be seen as the real royals, who care. They are trying to outflank the Royal Family.
“They are trying to do the work of what the Royal Family typically is about, which is about optimising society and helping to make society that much more uplifted in many ways – whether that is emotional or culturally.”
He has also said that their Spotify and Netflix media deals, are ideal to tighten their “relationships with Gen Z and millennials”, something that happens “whenever you can take the mask of celebrity off, especially if you are positioned at a high level and are able to show your heart and speak about things that are true for you authentically”.
He added: “They have zeroed in on the future of the monarchy, which is the youth of the world.”
- Louis Allwood
Patrick Stewart weighed in on Sussexes exit
Sir Patrick Stewart was one of many that weighed in on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal exit.
In an interview with CBS News Sir Patrick praised the couple's "courage" with their decision in a throwback interview.
In the month the couple announced they would be quitting the Firm, Sir Patrick threw his support behind the Sussexes.
He said: “I am actually very proud of what they have been doing.
“It must have taken a great deal of courage and the future is unknown for them.”
- Louis Allwood
Royal expert has his say on Prince Harry attending Queen's Jubilee
Prince Harry 'to miss' Queen's Jubilee as he 'can't face the family', claims a royal expert.
According to royal biographer Tom Bower, he says Prince Harry 'set to miss' Queen's Platinum Jubilee because he 'can't face' Royal Family.
Writing for Closer magazine, Mr Bower said: “I think Harry won’t come back because he knows he cannot face his family, and be pleasant with them, knowing what he’s written about them in that book.
"That book will have a lot of casualties and cause a lot of hurt. It will really deliver, as Harry knows it has to, to justify the money he’s been paid to do it.
“How can Harry come back and pretend it’s all fine? The worst of what he will say is yet to come.”
- Louis Allwood
Harry 'can't face the family'
Prince Harry 'to miss' Queen's Jubilee as he 'can't face the family', claims a royal expert.
According to royal biographer, Tom Bower, he says Prince Harry 'set to miss' Queen's Platinum Jubilee because he 'can't face' Royal Family.
Writing for Closer magazine, Mr Bower said: “I think Harry won’t come back because he knows he cannot face his family, and be pleasant with them, knowing what he’s written about them in that book.
"That book will have a lot of casualties and cause a lot of hurt. It will really deliver, as Harry knows it has to, to justify the money he’s been paid to do it.
“How can Harry come back and pretend it’s all fine? The worst of what he will say is yet to come.”
- Louis Allwood
Meg & Harry 'may return as part-time royals'
According to Tom Quinn, author of Kensington Palace: An Intimate Memoir from Queen Mary to Meghan Markle, Prince Charles may have something in store for the royal couple.
During the To Di For Daily podcast, Mr Quinn said that they hoped to return to the UK as part time Royals when Charles becomes King.
He said: “When Charles is King, they may be able to come back and be the part-time royals that they really wanted to be.
“I think Meghan and Harry are hoping that Charles, Harry's father after all, will be more of a moderniser and will say to them, ‘okay, if you want to be part-time royals, that’s fine.”
- Louis Allwood
Prince Harry ‘madly in love’ with Meghan
According to a royal expert, Prince Harry is "madly in love" Meghan Markle and will "do anything" for her.
Speaking to the To Di For Daily podcast, Royal author Tom Quinn believes the Duke of Sussex would do anything to “make her happy”.
He said: “I think he’s just madly in love with Meghan and wants to make her happy.”
- Joseph Gamp
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Joe Gamp here, signing off for the evening.
Thanks for reading our rolling Meghan Markle live blog today.
Milica Cosic will be back at 6am.
- Joseph Gamp
William gives rare insight into relationship with Kate Middleton
PRINCE William has given a rare insight into his relationship with Kate Middleton with a sweet comment.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge braved the cold weather in Wales on Tuesday as they enjoyed a walkabout in Abergavenny to mark St David's Day.
Chatting to well-wishers, the royal dad-of-three was heard making a sweet comment about his wife, admitting she was most susceptible to the cold.
“[Kate] has the coldest hands ever,” William was heard telling fans.
He added: “They say, 'Cold hands, warm heart.'”
The royal couple visited Pant Farm, which has been providing milk to a local cheese producer for nearly 20 years.
They then went to Abergavenny Market to see first-hand how important local suppliers are to rural communities.
- Joseph Gamp
Next few months 'the ultimate test for Harry' say expert
Tom Bower, whose biography on Meghan Markle is set to launch this year, told Closer: "The next few months will be the ultimate test for Harry, the ultimate dilemma.
"He insists he adores his grandmother, so will he come back to support her at Prince Philip’s memorial service, and will he come back to support her and celebrate her reign in the Platinum Jubilee? If he doesn’t come back, it’s a clear statement of where lies his loyalty and his own interest.
"And if they don’t come back soon, and Lilibet doesn’t meet the Queen and Harry doesn’t celebrate her life and reign with her, it could be something he comes to regret forever.”
The writer, dubbed Britain's "most feared biographer" who is working on a tell-all tome about the duchess, puts his potential no-show down to his guilty conscience over the book.
Mr Bower added: “I personally think he won’t come back this year. I think the notion that he’s worried about his own security and needs the Met Police is an excuse.
"And I think Harry won’t come back because he knows he cannot face his family, and be pleasant with them, knowing what he’s written about them in that book.
“That book will have a lot of casualties and cause a lot of hurt. It will really deliver, as Harry knows it has to, to justify the money he’s been paid to do it. The worst of what he will say is yet to come.”
- Joseph Gamp
Harry ‘won’t be able to face his family’ at Queen’s Jubilee after memoir
'GUILTY' Prince Harry "won't be able to face his family" at the Queen's Jubilee after writing his tell-all memoir, an expert said.
The Duke, who lives in California with Meghan Markle and their two children, was believed to want to return to the UK for his grandmother's celebrations this year.
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Royal Mail unveils special postboxes to mark World Book Day
Royal Mail has unveils special postboxes celebrating authors and illustrators to mark World Book Day on Thursday.
The postboxes feature lines from books by authors including Greg James and Chris Smith, Nadiya Hussain, Dara McAnulty and Martin Waddell, with artwork from the likes of Harry Potter cover illustrator Jonny Duddle.
The postboxes are located in Luton, Nannerch in Flintshire, Dundee and Castlewellan in Northern Ireland, close to places of significance to either the writers or their work.
Royal Mail is also marking the 25th anniversary of World Book Day with a special postmark.
David Gold of Royal Mail, said: "The UK has produced many world class authors and illustrators who have written books and created characters that have inspired and entertained children and adults for generations.
"We are proud to be involved in the celebration of World Book Day's 25th anniversary and to honour the works of some of the UK's best-loved authors and illustrators on our postboxes."
- Joseph Gamp
Odds halved on Meghan becoming US President
Bookmaker Coral now prices it as 50-1 (cut from 100-1) that Meghan Markle becomes President of the United States at any point in the future.
Coral have a host of special politics markets available online, with Gary Neville priced at 100-1 to become UK Prime Minister in the future and Piers Morgan twice the price at 200-1 for the same role.
"Meghan Markle is now a 50-1 shot in our betting markets to become US President at any point in the future, and we have certainly seen events come true with much larger odds," said Coral's Harry Aitkenhead.
"Gary Neville is 100-1 to be PM of the United Kingdom one day, twice as likely as Piers Morgan is for the role at any point in the future," added Aitkenhead.
- Joseph Gamp
Harry says he and Meghan were 'brought together for a reason'
PRINCE Harry said he and his wife had been "brought together for a reason" as he gushed about fighting injustice.
He spoke as the couple collected an award for "distinguished public service" at an LA ceremony.
Harry, 37, said he and Meghan Markle, 40, wanted to help those overlooked. He added: "It's safe to say I come from a very different background to my incredible wife, yet our lives were brought together for a reason."
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