Kate Middleton’s ‘hardest’ moment with Meghan Markle revealed in aftermath of Queen’s death – Royal family news live
Kate Middleton’s “hardest” moment with Meghan Markle took place in the wake of Queen Elizabeth’s death, a new biography has revealed.
According to royal author Rob Jobson, Prince William attempted to put on a “show of unity” within the family.
Now heir to the throne, he suggested that the “the Fab Four” reunite “for the sake of their late grandmother by viewing the floral tributes at Windsor together”.
Jobson wrote: “Catherine later admitted to a member of the Royal Family that such was the extent of ill-feeling between the couples, the walkabout had been the hardest thing she’d ever had to do.”
The new biography also revealed that Meghan told William to “get your finger out of my face” during a row about Kate.
This happened after the Duchess of Sussex claimed Kate’s “baby brain” had caused her to forget a detail of her wedding plans.
During talks to clear the air, William described Meghan as “rude”.
“Meghan stood up to him and said, ‘Take your finger out of my face,’” Jobson wrote.
Prince Harry ‘has been been hard done by’
Alex Bomberg, chief executive of Intelligent Protection International, said that the decision to remove taxpayer-funded security from the prince should be reviewed.
While no longer a working royal, Bomberg has said Harry remains at risk because of his high profile.
“I still think he’s been hard done by. Whichever way you want to look at it, he’s still who he is. He’s still born into the royal family,” Bomberg told Newsweek.
“In my view, it’s still very difficult to make an argument against. He’s not a working royal – well, the threat doesn’t really go away.”
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 04:00
Prince Harry’s friend ‘unsure’ of match with Meghan Markle
Omid Scobie wrote in Endgame that Harry’s friend, Tom “Skippy” Inskip, shared these concerns, revealing: “Not everyone felt as sure of this match as Harry did.
“A month after his own wedding, Skippy sat down with his childhood friend to voice a concern: Harry and Meghan were moving too quickly.”
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 02:00
Prince Harry accused William of trying to ‘wreck’ his relationship
The heir to the throne, who dated his wife for the best part of decade, allegedly told his brother that it would be wise to give Meghan more time to adjust to royal life before committing, Rob Jobson claimed.
Emily Andrews, royal correspondent at The Sun, claims that in response to this, Harry said: “You’re trying to wreck this relationship before it’s even started.”
Harry and Meghan announced their engagement a year after their relationship became public knowledge.
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 00:00
New government releases statement on Prince Harry’s UK security concerns
This comes after the Duke of Sussex, 39, recently told ITV that he will not bring Meghan Markle to the UK because he fears a “knife or acid attack”.
The couple were stripped of their taxpayer-funded security after stepping down as working royals in 2020.
A government spokesperson told Newsweek: “The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate.
“It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.
“It would not be appropriate to comment on ongoing legal proceedings.”
Emma Guinness31 July 2024 22:00
Expert says Harry and Meghan should get taxpayer-funded security
Prince Harry has been fighting since then to have the security reinstated, claiming that he does not believe the UK is safe for his wife without it.
“I’m an advocate for him getting police protection,” Alex Bomberg, chief executive of Intelligent Protection International, told Newsweek. “I think it’s something that should be reviewed.
“Has the risk level changed? No, probably not. But could they reconsider it? Should they reconsider it? Potentially yes.”
Emma Guinness31 July 2024 20:00
Sandringham announces completion of major project
The post reads: “Following His Majesty The King’s vision to bring horticulture to the fore in the Gardens, August sees the completion of ‘The Lower Maze Garden’ – an intricate new maze garden celebrating formal geometry and cosmological symbolism.
“Both The Topiary Garden and Lower Maze Garden have transformed the former West Lawn developing, enhancing and expanding blank canvas areas.”
Emma Guinness31 July 2024 18:00
King Charles all smiles in Scotland
“As the world’s first peatland World Heritage Site, @TheFlowCountry is an important defence against climate change,” the official Royal Family Twitter/X account explained.
The King has joined celebrations for the Flow Country’s newly awarded @UNESCO World Heritage Site status! 👏🏅
🌎🏴 As the world’s first peatland World Heritage Site, @TheFlowCountry is an important defence against climate change. pic.twitter.com/HcWNmPForF
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 31, 2024
Emma Guinness31 July 2024 17:00
Kate and William mark World Ranger Day
The Prince and Princess of Wales have praised the work of park rangers this World Ranger Day (31 July).
Taking to Twitter/X, they wrote: “Honouring the incredible rangers who protect our planet’s wildlife and natural habitats today, and everyday.
“These unsung heroes work tirelessly to ensure the survival of countless species and the conservation of our environment.”
Honouring the incredible rangers who protect our planet’s wildlife and natural habitats today, and everyday. These unsung heroes work tirelessly to ensure the survival of countless species and the conservation of our environment 🌿🌍#WorldRangerDay https://t.co/R34iKbkqvc
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 31, 2024
Emma Guinness31 July 2024 16:00
Kate Middleton snubbed from best-dressed list
Beatrice, 35, was named the UK’s best dressed woman and praised for being “a beacon of sartorial elegance, pairing vintage-inspired cuts with fresh-from-the-catwalk glamour.”
Emma Guinness31 July 2024 15:00
King Charles tours world heritage peat bog
The monarch, famed for his environmental work, will meet with several people including Heritage chiefs at UNESCO and learn more about the site at Forsinard Flows in Sutherland.
He will learn why the bog, which stores an estimated 400 million tones of carbon dioxide, works as a “centre of excellence” for research.
Emma Guinness31 July 2024 13:45