Meghan Markle to join Prince Harry at Invictus Games after missing Philip memorial

Meghan Markle was nicknamed 'Me-Gain' and the 'Duchess of Difficult' behind closed doors by Palace staff, a royal author has claimed.The sharp monikers came after the Duchess of Sussex left courtiers in the royal households unimpressed with her behaviour within only weeks of arrival — especially when it came to her "rude" attitude towards servants.Biographer Tom Quinn made the shocking claims in his book Kensington Palace: An Intimate Memoir From Queen Mary To Meghan Markle after speaking to several staff at Kensington Palace following the departure of Meghan and Prince Harry to the US.One servant told him that the American's background likely influenced how she interacted with the courtiers, saying: “'Like many people not used to dealing with servants, Meghan overdoes the imperiousness.“So on the one hand she wants to be like Diana, a people's princess and on the other she wants people to stand to attention when she clicks her fingers.”Tom says this led them to come up with their own not-so-endearing ways of referring to Meghan among themselves, writing: “This cut no ice with the staff who, according to reliable reports, began using rather unflattering nicknames for her within weeks of her arrival: 'Me-Gain', the 'Duchess of Difficult' and even 'Di 2' or 'Di Lite’.“Meanwhile, the royal courtiers at Kensington — the same tweedy, British, public-school, ex-army aristocrats they've always been — simply didn't know what to make of Meghan.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Her bad reputation around Kensington Palace while staying in Frogmore Cottage contrasted with their warmer feelings towards Kate Middleton, who is described as

Helen Mirren has released a plea for more eye tests after revealing that her stepson, Rio Hackford, had died from a rare form of cancer. The 76-year-old actress and her husband, director Taylor Hackford, shared a joint statement that confirmed that he had died after suffering from uveal melanoma.

Royal getaway! Prince William and Duchess Kate treated their three kids to a magical vacation on the slopes in the French Alps.

Prince Harry has said that he has settled into life in the US and revealed that the millionaire celebrity community has been "great" to him and wife Meghan Markle. The Duke of Sussex said that he and Meghan have been "welcomed with open arms".Speaking to presenter Hoda Kotb on NBC's Today show, he said: "Home for me now, for the time being, is in the States and it feels that way.“We’ve been welcomed with open arms and have such a great community up in Santa Barbara.” Talking about reconnecting with the Queen, Harry said she was "on great form" but that he wanted to make sure she was "protected" and had "the right people around her".

Keeping himself grounded. Prince Harry can already see where his royal genes might lead him — even if it’s not to the throne.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge brushed off a question about Prince Harry's claim that he wants to make sure the Queen is 'protected', while opening up in his latest interview. The fallout from Prince Harry's interview with the Today programme which aired in America, is continuing as the Queen celebrates her 96th birthday. Kate and William paid a visit to the London headquarters of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) today as the organisation announced it had raised £300 million in its Ukraine appeal.

Piers Morgan has aimed another swipe at Meghan Markle as he compares her relation to veracity to "what Putin is to humanity".The former Life Stories host, 57, made the comments in a new column ahead of the debut of his new TalkTV show, Uncensored, next week.Last year the star left his presenting responsibilities on GMB after saying that he "didn't believe a word" the Duchess of Sussex had said.Piers made the comments following Meghan's landmark interview with Oprah Winfrey where she claimed she faced mental health struggles as part of the royal family.The next morning on GMB, Piers told how he didn't believe the Duchess' claims before disagreeing with ITV weatherman Alex Beresford and storming off set.In a savage new jibe, the host of TalkTV's new show Piers Morgan: Uncensored branded his removal from the ITV programme as "cowardly censorship" while taking another swipe at Meghan."But my enforced removal from Good Morning Britain last year for refusing to apologise for an honest opinion that Meghan Markle is to veracity what Vladimir Putin is to humanity was cowardly corporate censorship, and I’m confident that if Princess Pinocchio writes to my new boss Rupert Murdoch demanding my head on a plate – as she did to ITV’s CEO Dame Carolyn McCall – she won’t be quite so successful," he wrote in The Spectator.Elsewhere, the star spoke at the press event for his new show, revealing that his stance on the Duchess of Sussex hasn't changed.Piers said: "I still don't believe a word Meghan Markle says."I think almost everything that comes out of our mouth is complete b******t."However, the star went on to take issue with the fact that his co-host Susanna Reid was allowed to voice her opinion on Meghan's comment, while he

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes didn't hold back as he commented on Prince Harry's latest interview at the Invictus Games. Prince Harry was speaking in a TV interview with US show Today when he opened up on his recent visit to see the Queen and claimed he wanted to make sure she was 'protected'. The Duke of Sussex said: "It was just so nice to see her [the Queen] you know, she's on great form, she's always got a great sense of humour with me and I'm making sure she's protected and got the right people around her.

Prince Harry's pain from losing his late mother Princess Diana is "still incredibly raw" and she is an "integral part of his presence every day", a body language expert has claimed.The Duke of Sussex lovingly spoke of his late mother during an interview on the US programme Today while he attends the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands.He said: "It's almost as though she's done her bit with my brother and now she's very much helping me."She's got him set up and now she's helping me set up - that's what it feels like. He's got his kids, I've got my kids."The circumstances are obviously different but I feel her presence in almost everything that I do now.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge visit the London headquarters of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to learn about the ongoing support for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine on Thursday (April 21) in London, England.

t Eamonn Holmes, 62, has vented his frustration at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who recently paid a visit to Queen Elizabeth II in the UK while en route to The Hague in The Netherlands for the Invictus Games, with Harry saying the monarch was on "great form".The former This Morning presenter took offence to Harry’s comment in an interview with NBC’s Today Show where he said he wanted to make sure his grandmother was "protected" and has "the right people around her".Following reports that the Duke is working on a book in which he’ll open up about several of his relatives in the Royal Family, Eamonn said: “He’s bringing a book out where he’s slagging off Camilla and maybe William and his father. “How on earth… why wouldn’t they just throw him over the balcony and her with him?”Previously Eamonn has said on the programme: "And also the sneaky nature with which they got into the country last week and they go and see the Queen whilst his brother is away on a skiing trip. "The funny thing is, I noticed Harry during an interview at the Invictus Games, Harry was so like his father.“He doesn't want to be like his father, but he sits there and he says, 'I think what is happening here, it's extraordinary, extraordinary'.“He keeps using the word extraordinary, which is a favourite word of Prince Charles, when he talks about things. “He is more like his father than he would probably like to be," Eamonn added.Omid Scobie, who co-wrote the book Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of A Modern Royal Family, tweeted: "Everyone is entitled to an opinion, especially on an interview made for public consumption. “But you know what isn’t acceptable? Vile ‘commentary’ that only serves to incite violence and hate.”In response to

Queen Elizabeth II turned 96 on Thursday, and members of the royal family wasted no time paying tribute to the family matriarch.Prince William and Kate Middleton were two of the first to post a sweet message on social media for Her Highness.«Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very happy 96th birthday today!» the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrote alongside two photos, one which showed Queen Elizabeth surrounded by her great-grandchildren and late husband, Prince Philip.A post shared by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@dukeandduchessofcambridge)William and Kate added, «An inspiration to so many across the UK, the Commonwealth and the world, it’s particularly special to be celebrating in this #PlatinumJubilee year.»The Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated this year in the Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of the Queen Elizabeth II on Feb. 6, 1952.In a post on the Royal Family's official Twitter page, a portrait of the Queen as a toddler could be seen alongside the message, «Happy Birthday Your Majesty! Today as The Queen turns 96, we’re sharing this photograph of the young Princess Elizabeth aged 2.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen for the first time since Prince Harry ’s latest tell-all interview as they attended a royal engagement on Thursday. Prince William and Kate Middleton were dressed smartly in blazers as they visited the London headquarters of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to gain insight into the ongoing appeal to support those affected by the war in Ukraine.

Prince Harry’s “nervous” gestures during his interview at the Invictus Games revealed his “sadness” at his controversial royal exit, a body language expert has claimed. While attending the Invictus Games in The Hague, Harry recently appeared in an interview on the Today Show, where he discussed his surprise visit to the Queen with Meghan Markle.

Lorraine Kelly said Piers Morgan was 'fired up' as he said he 'waited a year' to make his ITV return. The TV star hasn't been seen on the channel since shortly after his dramatic Good Morning Britain exit last March.

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Loose Women panellist Charlene White has taken to Twitter to weigh in on the backlash Prince Harry received following a recent interview.

Piers Morgan didn't hold back when it came to his thoughts and feelings towards Prince Harry following his Today Show interview. The former Good Morning Britain star appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Thursday morning as he discussed his upcoming TV show Piers Uncensored - but the chat soon took a turn to more royal news.

Piers Morgan has made an epic return ITV over a year after he quit Good Morning Britain following a clash with co-star Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle.The 57-year-old outspoken presenter was back on our screens on Thursday (April 21) morning to chat to his old pal Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled talk show.He appeared on Lorraine to promote his new TalkTV show Piers Morgan Uncensored, which launches on Monday, April 25.Before the pair got the chance to sit down and chat, Piers jokingly stormed onto the Lorraine set, referring to the time he stormed off GMB in March last year.Lorraine was left in stitches as Piers made his way to his seat and they later chatted about what fans can expect from his new series.Piers confirmed the exciting news of his return to ITV studios on his official account on Wednesday (April 20) morning.He penned: "BREAKING: I’ll be returning to ITV tomorrow for first time since the Markle Debacle… live & definitely uncensored on ⁦ @lorraine with the fabulous ⁦ @reallorraine - should be fun… (may even storm back onto ⁦@GMB while I wait, & get those ratings back up.)"Former newspaper editor Piers stormed off the set of GMB in March last year following a heated row with weather presenter Alex.The outspoken star offered his opinion on the Duchess of Sussex's then-recent comments about her mental health, including her experiences of racism and suicidal thoughts.He later stormed off set and quit Good Morning Britain later that day in the midst of widespread criticism from various mental health charities and the general public.Piers has since admitted that leaving GMB was a sad moment for himself, viewers and his TV wife Susanna Reid.He explained: "The sort of mystery about the ITV thing is I was simply

Prince Charles has reached the "end of his tether" with his son Prince Harry and was not happy about his secret meeting with the Queen.

Piers Morgan has confessed he has just one regret after leaving Good Morning Britain.As he appeared on Lorraine Kelly's self-titled ITV show to talk about his exit from GMB and his upcoming show, Lorraine questioned him on whether he regretted his exit and how he left the show.Piers was explaining his upcoming show, Piers Uncensored, as he confessed he wants to be "fair to all sides", telling the host that she knows why he left Good Morning Britain.Lorraine said: "Do you regret that Piers? Do you regret the way it happened and the fact it happened?" Piers responded: "Let me be clear. I only regret that ITV tried to make me apologise for something that I genuinely believe."He added: "I didn't believe most of what was coming out of Meghan Markle's mouth." The former GMB star reaffirmed that everyone is "allowed an opinion" before adding: "I was precisely hired to host that show because of my strong opinions." He opened up about the decision to leave GMB and explained he didn't want to and it wasn't his choice to leave the popular ITV show Piers said he was told he needed to apologise or leave the show.