Meghan and Harry to leave UK 'fuming and as soon as possible' after King's olive branch

An explosive new book details Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s alleged relationship with the Royal Family.

Huge claims in a new book have asserted that Meghan Markle believed she would be the "Beyonce of the UK" when she married Prince Harry, but later discovered she hated the strict rules of royal life and relinquished her duties as the Duchess of Sussex. The bombshell extracts of the forthcoming book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Valentine Low, were published by The Times today.

Kate Middleton allegedly wanted to keep her sister-in-law Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, away from her during her UK visit, according to an expert.The Princess of Wales, 40, and Duchess of Sussex, 41, have reportedly not been on the best of terms since Meghan and her husband Prince Harry stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to California in 2020. Kate and Meghan were recently seen together with their husbands in Windsor, greeting fans together after the Queen's passing.

Meghan Markle has given fans an insight into her wedding day with Prince Harry. In a recent interview with The Cut, the mother-of-two shared: "The piece of my life I haven't been able to share, that people haven't been able to see, is our love story." The Duchess of Sussex then confirmed to The Cut interviewer what she had said in her wedding speech.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to move to Windsor Castle but were given Frogmore Cottage, according to royal author Katie Nicholls.Katie, in her book The New Royals, quotes the late Queen’s close friend Lady Elizabeth Anson, as saying that the Duke and Duchess had been disappointed with the Queen's gift of the historic Grade II listed home, as they were hoped for a suite of apartments in Windsor Castle itself.Lady Elizabeth told Katie "The cottage was a big deal." READ MORE: 'Panicking' Prince Harry wants to make 'last-ditch changes' to book after Queen's death "The Queen's entrance into the gardens is right next to their cottage," she said, "It is essentially her back yard, her solitude, and her privacy."She was giving that up in gifting Harry and Meghan Frogmore Cottage. We all thought it was very big of her."She said, 'I hope they'll respect it.' "But despite the "generous gesture" the couple didn’t remain in Frogmore long.In January 2020 the Duke of Sussex sent an email to his father, telling him that he and Meghan were unhappy.Harry explained that they wanted to move to the US, according to author Valentine Low, and “seemed to be under the impression that they could just sort it out by email before he and Meghan got back to London”.After crisis talks with the rest of the royal family, Harry and Meghan then made their dramatic move to the US.In the following September, the couple went on to repay the taxpayer for the £2.4million cost of refurbishing Frogmore Cottage.A spokesman for the couple said they had paid for the refurbishment in full.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s staff were reportedly left in tears upon discovering that the couple were planning their break from the royal spotlight. Harry and Meghan stepped away from the royal family in 2020, sparking a series of events that would ultimately sour relationships and lead to one very infamous Oprah Winfrey interview. Offering fresh insight in her latest book, The Times’ royal correspondent Valentine Low writes on what happened behind the palace’s closed doors.

Prince Harry was allegedly "incensed" after his meeting with the Queen was meddled by courtiers, according to a new book.The book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind The Crown, which was written by The Times’ royal correspondent Valentine Low, insists that the Duke of Sussex, 38, emailed his father King Charles III that him and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex weren't okay in the royal family. Prince Harry then reportedly decided to meet with the Queen to speed matters up.This occurred before him and Meghan travelled to Canada.

With the release of Netflix’s fifth season of The Crown in a matter of weeks, sources close to the new King suggest the palace is moving to protect the monarchy from the dramatisation. Over the weekend, streaming giant Netflix released a trailer for the upcoming fifth season of The Crown, which showed Princess Diana and Prince Charles preparing for TV interviews about their relationship.

Meghan Markle did the "greatest kindness to a desperately unhappy" Prince Harry with 'Megxit', a new book has claimed. The book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Valentine Low, explores what happened when Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, sensationally left the royal family in early 2020.The couple, who married in 2018, announced their plans to leave The Firm on January 8, via a statement on their now-defunct website, Sussex Royal.

Prince Harry was “just as complicit” as his wife Meghan Markle in the infamous ‘Megxit’ saga, an expert has claimed. Royal commentator Daniela Elser believes that the fairly common idea that Meghan was the only reason the pair left the Firm is unfounded.Elser’s comments in news.com.au come in response to bombshell new book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, by Valentine Low.READ MORE: 'Hurt' Queen Elizbeth was 'exhausted by the turmoil' of Harry and Meghan, claims new bookLow's book details the ups and downs of working for the Royal Family and alleges that Harry was equally as complicit as his wife Meghan Markle in causing trouble behind the scenes.It includes multiple alleged examples that claim Harry played a big part in upsetting staff, with senior aides allegedly being 'pushed to the limit' by the pair rather than just Meghan.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to move to Windsor Castle but were given Frogmore Cottage instead, a new book has claimed.

READ MORE: Lorraine shares emotional tribute as ITV show guest dies after cancer battleLorraine looked quite taken aback as she asked Russell: "What's the thing about Meghan saying she wanted to be the new , or the UK's Beyonce?"She then seemed to add "What on earth, I don't understand.," before Russell burst out laughing and tried to clear up the claims.It might suggest she couldn't comprehend Meghan reaching Beyoncé's star power or didn't understand why the duchess would allegedly compare herself to the singer.Teasing the segment at the start of the show, Lorraine appeared to tease Meghan as she said: "I didn't know she could sing, I didn't know she could dance - but I am sure she can." Royal editor Russell went on to explain that the claims come in a new book called Courtiers The Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Valentine Low, a peer of his.In the book, a former Palace insider alleged: "I think Meghan thought she was going to be the Beyoncé of the UK.“Being part of the Royal Family would give her that kudos.“What she discovered was that there were so many rules that were so ridiculous she couldn’t even do the things she could do as a private individual.”Offering his opinion on the matter, Russell said: "I think it means something about the star power, doesn't it? To be noted for being the main person in the room, but it didn't go to plan.

Queen and, in turn, become more UK-based.During the chat, Laurence, 57, said: “Well, I think it's going to be difficult, they obviously have to weigh up how much time they're going to spend in the UK and by the sounds of it they're going to be pretty US-based for the near future.“That's obviously where Meghan feels a lot safer and it reflects her and her personality a lot more than being over here."It's complicated over here, we're rather weird, on one hand, we are very supportive and on the other we expect royalty to be good value and work hard for us."Despite feeling a lot “safer” in the US, Laurence went on to explain to the Daily Star that he feels the royal family have been going “out of their way” to include the Duchess of Sussex.He said that he feels it is “difficult” for Meghan to find the right balance between remaining in the US and still carrying out her role as a connection to the monarchy, but the whole of the Royal family are making her feel “very cherished” despite past claims.The interior designer went on to make a point that individuals and members of the public do not know what conversations have been had behind closed doors within the family.Claiming that navigating in-laws is “never easy” and Meghan had her work cut out trying to please “royal in-laws” which Laurence called “complicated”.Being born and raised in America it seems only natural for Meghan to want to return there, especially as that is where her young children, Archie and Lilibet are too.Defending the royal family, Laurence finished by saying: “To me, it looks very much as if she's always been welcome.”Harry and Meghan currently reside in the celebrity enclave of Montecito, in a mansion reportedly bought for $14.65m.They have also started

With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle no longer classified as working members of the Royal Family, the argument for his or her "Royal Highness" attributions for Archie and Lilibet is moot.  However, the use of Prince and Princess is very much up in the air, titles that should be automatically bestowed upon the grandchildren of the current reigning monarch, according to Royal expert Duncan Larcombe. "It’s the official rubber stamp that matters and if the King is objecting to them using their titles as Prince and Princess, then he can only be doing that really to punish Harry and Meghan," Larcombe told Fox News Digital.

The late Queen “gave Meghan Markle a telling off” for being rude to a staff member ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018, a new book has claimed. Meghan, 41, is said to have been ranting to a caterer about her vegan wedding menu when her Majesty, who was laid to rest on Monday, entered the room to be met with the “tense exchange”.

New accounts of Meghan Markle’s alleged bullying behavior have been revealed.

Meghan Markle put out a false statement about the birth of Archie to avoid media attention, a new book claims. Prince Harry and Meghan welcomed their first child, now three, into the world at Portland Hospital, London on May 6, 2019.According to royal author Valentine Low, Archie's birth came following "a series of battles with the media that spring and summer" involving the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. READ MORE: Bombshell book claims Meghan Markle wanted to be rejected in 'obsessed' narrativeWriting in his upcoming book Courtiers: the Hidden Power Behind the Crown, set to be released on Thursday, October 6 and serialised in The Times, Low explains that the Sussexes had also recently employed a new private secretary.

Holly Willoughby has taken to Instagram to show support for her ITV colleague as she made her dancefloor debut on Strictly Come Dancing. On Friday This Morning presenter Holly broke her silence on social media, following the row over the queue to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, to congratulate her friend Lisa Snowdon on being crowned winner of Celebrity MasterChef.

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