PIERS Morgan has called on the Queen to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles after "using" their son Archie on a podcast.
The couple – who Piers dubbed "Ginge and Cringe" – famously fled to Hollywood to seek "privacy" for their one-year-old last year.
Since getting out of royal duties back in Britain, Prince Harry and Meghan have landed a number of lucrative deals for their future, including a £100million Netflix win and a £30million Spotify podcast of their own.
Highlighting their hypocrisy, Piers ranted on Good Morning Britain: "They quit the country for privacy and they've hardly shut up since. They particularly wanted to protect their little boy who is the star of their new podcast. It is all complete hogwash."
"After all that saying 'we had to leave the country to protect his privacy. but now the moment we've signed a big-money deal we're going to use him to flog our podcast'."
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- Debbie White
MEGHAN HASN'T SEEN SISTER SINCE 2008
Meghan Markle's outspoken half-sister Samantha might be hitting the headlines over her new memoir, but the siblings haven't seen each other since 2008, points out the Evening Standard.
Omid Scobie, co-author of Finding Freedom, told the paper that Meghan and Prince Harry "are very focused on the present".
He added that "Samantha represents a period in the past – she has already attempted to cause trouble with the few stories that she has had to share.
"I think this book will be nothing more than a rehash of those and it is just an attempt [by her] to be a part of the Sussex conversation again.
"Samantha, her story is old news and that is, I think, exactly how the couple will be feeling.”
- Debbie White
BOMBSHELL MEGHAN MEMOIR BASED ON ZERO RELATIONSHIP
Samantha Markle has never had a proper relationship with her half-sister, Meghan, says Omid Scobie, who co-wrote Finding Freedom last year.
Asked to comment on Samantha's book, The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister Part 1, he told the Evening Standard: “I find it quite hard to believe that Samantha will have anything interesting to say about her relationship with Meghan as there simply wasn’t one.
"What we have seen her do over the years is simply jump on to conversations to give her opinion.
"But she has never been able to give any insight into the duchess herself because she just didn’t know her beyond the time they spent together as children.”
- Debbie White
MEGHAN MARKLE 'UNBOTHERED' ABOUT SIS BOOK
The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry couldn't care less about her half-sister, Samantha Markle's new book, according to Omid Scobie.
The Finding Freedom co-author told the Evening Standard: “Whatever Samantha is up to or whatever she is trying to do – it just wouldn’t penetrate their bubble.”
- Debbie White
SAMANTHA MARKLE'S BOOK 'UNINTERESTING'
Meghan Markle's half-sister Samantha Markle has announced the release of a shocking memoir – but she's been criticised for having "nothing interesting to say".
Royal expert and author Omid Scobie told the Evening Standard he finds it “hard to believe” that Samantha will have “anything interesting to say” about her estranged sibling.
Meghan and Prince Harry have "nothing to worry about”, according to the author of Finding Freedom.
- Debbie White
AWKWARD MEETING WITH THE QUEEN
Any face-to-face meeting over Megxit between Prince Harry and the Queen will be 'awkward', according to a royal writer.
"I think it’s going to be very awkward if they do meet up,” Phil Dampier, author of Royally Suited: Harry and Meghan In Their Own Words, told The Sun Online.
“From what I am told the rift is not a lot better at the moment – they are not talking a lot.
“I think they will put on a united front for the unveiling of Diana’s statue and I’m sure they will put on a united front for the birthday celebrations but behind the scenes I think there’s going to be a lot of tension."
- Debbie White
EXTENSION ON MEGXIT TALKS
Royal sources have told The Mirror that Prince Harry is yet to re-arrange a post-Megxit meeting with his gran.
But the royal is expected to do so in the coming weeks.
The paper reports that he and Meghan Markle had wanted an "extension" on the interim period before they officially leave.
- Debbie White
NO FACE-TO-FACE MEETING WITH THE QUEEN OVER MEGXIT
Prince Harry has apparently scrapped a planned face-to-face meeting with the Queen for the 12-month review of Megxit, it has been claimed.
When Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals last year, it was on the condition that the prince would meet his grandma at a later date to discuss how the arrangement was working.
A 12-month review was due for March 31 this year.
But the prince has been forced to cancel the plans as a terrifying mutant covid strain ravages the UK – with a ban on non-essential travel imposed.
See our full story HERE.
- Debbie White
SEX OFFENCE CHARGES
A millionaire businessman who attended Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle has been charged with sex offences, The Sun has revealed.
Lawrence Jones, who has amassed a £700million fortune through his IT company UKFast, has been accused of being allegedly inappropriately physical with employees — young women working as PAs or receptionists.
Jones, 52, was interviewed after two women made sex assault complaints which they alleged occurred in 2010 and 2013.
A GMP spokeswoman confirmed that Jones has been charged with one rape and four counts of sexual assault.
He is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on January 26.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN AND HARRY'S CHARITY COULD PROFIT FROM HARVESTING DATA ON ARCHEWELL
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charity could profit from harvesting fans' personal data on their new Archewell website.
A notice about about taking subscribers details and sharing them with "for-profit ventures" is contained at the bottom of the site.
The website is the face of their audio, production and foundation efforts, and encourages people to get involved and send them messages.
But anyone who signs up or writes in allows the website to legally store and use their data in a variety of ways.
The foundation is then potentially able to benefit from sharing the data with "for profit" organisations, or by giving them up in any sale.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN AND HARRY COULD PAY MILLIONS TO FORMER AIDES
Experts suggested the re-hired aides Clara Loughran and Beth Herlihy's wage bill could be more than £1million this year.
Mrs Loughran had worked for Prince Harry since 2015, and was made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by the Queen on the Duke's recommendation.
Ms Herlihy began working for the Sussexes in September 2018, but lost her job in March when Harry and Meghan moved to North America.
Mrs Loughran and Ms Herlihy had recently formed a company called Herlihy Loughran, which aims to connect "influential people" to worthy causes.
They'll be working for the duke and duchess' non-profit organisation Archewell.
- Rebecca Flood
MEG AND HARRY 'TO RETURN FOR PHILIP'S 100th'
The couple could be set to make a return to the UK next year as the couple are hoping to come back for Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, according to reports.
The Duke of Edinburgh will mark his milestone birthday on 10th June, and it is understood that his grandson Harry is keen to make the occasion, according to the Telegraph.
The paper reports, “If coronavirus restrictions allow, the Royal Family will certainly gather for a private celebration, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are hoping to fly over from California to attend.”
- Rebecca Flood
ARCHEWELL WILL FUND DISASTER ZONE KITCHENS
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced their non-profit, which was set up eight months ago, has now joined forces with the World Central Kitchen which feeds people in disaster-stricken areas.
They wrote in a statement: “The health of our communities depends on our ability to connect to our shared humanity.
“When we think about Chef Andrés and his incredible team at World Central Kitchen, we’re reminded that even during a year of unimaginable hardship, there are so many amazing people willing — and working tirelessly — to support each other.
“World Central Kitchen inspires us through compassion in action.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN AND HARRY'S TV SERIES WITH OPRAH WINFREY STALLS
Prince Harry’s much-anticipated Apple TV+ series has stalled despite being in the making for more than two years.
The mental health documentary serial was due to be released last autumn with Harry, 36, working alongside Oprah Winfrey, 66.
But several delays mean it is now not expected to arrive until later in 2021.
No firm release date has yet been announced.
Insiders say Covid-19 restrictions, Harry’s exit from the Royal Family and move to the US with Meghan, 39, have slowed down production.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN MARKLE REVEALS HER NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
The former actress previously admitted that nail biting and swearing make her list of New Year's resolutions every year without fail.
On her now-defunct lifestyle blog The Tig, the Duchess of Sussex, 38, revealed her struggle to give up the two very un-royal qualities back in January 2016, according to the Daily Telegraph.
She wrote: "These make my New Year's resolution list nearly (AKA actually every) single year.
"The swearing comes in lulls triggered by being overworked or feeling mighty cheeky after a couple drinks.
"And when it comes to the biting of the nails — well, it still happens with a turbulent flight or a stressful day.
"It's unladylike. But then again, so is the swearing. Dammit."
- Rebecca Flood
THE QUEEN 'BANNED PRINCE HARRY'S WREATH IN TWO SECONDS'
The Queen reportedly took just "two seconds" to ban Prince Harry from the Cenotaph wreath ceremony on Remembrance Day.
Harry, 36, told Buckingham Palace he wanted a wreath to be laid, but his request was refused.
It was reported at the time that palace officials had turned down Harry's request without telling the Queen.
However the Daily Mail reports today that the Queen made the decision herself – taking "all of two seconds".
Harry and wife Meghan Markle laid a wreath at the Los Angeles National Cemetery instead, leaving flowers at the graves of two Commonwealth soldiers.
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN IS SAID TO BE A FAN OF THIS WARDROBE STAPLE
The Duchess of Sussex is said to be a huge fan of Heist tights – and although they are £21, they're worth the hefty price tag.
The nude designs are available in seven different shades and feature a mega comfy waistband that doesn't dig or roll as well as a stronger, eco-friendly yarn.
They're "gravity defining" with no gusset – and therefore no sagging – as well as being seamless, soft and hand-sewn.
The brand also sell a range of other tights, but it's thought to be the nude style Meghan wears, thanks to their mega natural look.
- Rebecca Flood
JESSICA MULRONEY SHARES CRYPTIC MESSAGES ONLINE
Meghan's supposed best mate Jessica Mulroney wrote a message to her Instagram followers about loyalty, and some are wondering if it was a hit at the royal.
The fashion stylist, 40, who was dropped by her employers earlier this year after getting into a row with a black influencer, posted the message on her Instagram Story before deleting it.
It read: “Some people aren't loyal to you. They are loyal to their need of you. Once their needs change, so does their loyalty.”
Jessica, who lives in Toronto, Canada, where Meghan used to be, added underneath: “And with that, Merry Christmas y’all.”
The message comes just weeks after sources close to Jessica denied her and Meghan were drifting apart as friends.
- Rebecca Flood
MEG AND HARRY WANT TO RETURN FOR THESE OCCASIONS
Royal biographer Andrew Morton claims, if coronavirus restrictions allow, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would like to return to the UK for three main occasions.
They are the the Queen’s 95th birthday on April 21, the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday in June, and the unveiling of a statue of late Princess Diana on July 1, on what would've been her 60th birthday.
- Tariq Tahir
WILLIAM TURNED TO EARL SPENCER AFRER HARRY RIFT, SAYS EXPERT
Prince William turned to Earl Spencer after falling with Harry over Meghan Markle, Robert Lacey has claimed.
The Royal expert’s book 'Battle of Brothers' explores the tension between the Duke of Cambridge and his brother.
“After William spoke to Harry about the need possibly to slow down in some way with Meghan, he got a brush off and then turned to his uncle, Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother,” he told ELLE.com.
“This has never been known before and is a revelation of the book. It’s important in a couple of ways. It’s interesting, isn’t it, that William went to his uncle on his mother’s side and didn’t go to his father.”
- Rebecca Flood
MEGHAN & HARRY ARE THOUGHT TO HAVE RE-HIRED FORMER AIDES
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have re-hired former palace staffers Clara Loughran and Beth Herlihy to work for their non-profit organisation Archewell.
Both women, aged in their 30s, lost their jobs when Harry and Meghan stepped back as senior members of the Royal Family.
The Sussexes have also hired employees in the United States – including a head of communications, a press secretary and a chief of staff, the Daily Mail reports.
- Tariq Tahir
HARRY & MEGHAN INVITED TO CHLOE MADELEY’S VOW RENEWAL PARTY
Chloe Madeley has invited Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to her and husband James Haskell's huge vow renewal party.
The 33-year-old TV personality married rugby star James, 35, in 2018, but already planning to celebrate tying the knot again just two years later.
She told the Daily Star the pair will be inviting 36-year-old Harry – who has been a close friend of James' for a number of years – and his wife Meghan, 39.
"Yes, they will be invited, but whether or not they will come is a different question entirely,” she admitted.
- Tariq Tahir
SAMANTHA MARKLE’S BOOK ‘WILL NOT BE INTERESTING’
Samantha Markle’s new book on the Duchess of Sussex will offer no insight as the half-sisters have never had a relationship, a royal author has said.
Finding Freedom writer Omid Scobie told the Evening Standard he found it “hard to believe” that The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister Part 1 will have “anything interesting to say” about the Duchess.
Markle has reportedly not seen Meghan since 2008 and Scobie said: “Whatever Samantha is up to or whatever she is trying to do – it just wouldn’t penetrate their bubble.”
- Dan Keane
MILLIONAIRE BUSINESSMAN WHO WENT TO HARRY & MEG'S WEDDING CHARGED
A millionaire businessman who attended Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle has been charged with sex offences, The Sun can today reveal.
Lawrence Jones, who has amassed a £700million fortune through his IT company UKFast, was regarded as one of Britain’s best bosses.
But he was forced to step down in October 2019 after several female staff complained about the “Me Too culture” within the Manchester-based workplace.
Read our full exclusive story here.
- Tariq Tahir
KATE PIPS MEGHAN AS TOP FASHION INFLUENCER
Kate Middleton has been named the UK's most popular fashion influencer, after overtaking Meghan Markle last year.
According to data compiled by LovetheSales.com, after Duchess of Sussex, 39, first joined the Royal Family in 2017 shoppers went wild for anything she wore.
But her fashion influence dramatically declined after Megxit and in first place is the Duchess of Cambridge, the Daily Mail reports.
She was followed by This Morning host Holly Willoughby, and the Duchess of Sussex in third place.
- Tariq Tahir
MEGAN’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS – QUIT SWEARING & BITING NAILS
Meghan Markle has proven she has bad habits just like the rest of us and has admitted that nail biting and swearing make her list of New Year's resolutions every year without fail.
On her now-defunct lifestyle blog The Tig, the Duchess of Sussex revealed her struggle to give up the two very un-royal qualities back in January 2016.
"These make my New Year's resolution list nearly (AKA actually every) single year. The swearing comes in lulls triggered by being overworked or feeling mighty cheeky after a couple drinks.
"And when it comes to the biting of the nails — well, it still happens with a turbulent flight or a stressful day. It's unladylike. But then again, so is the swearing. Dammit."
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