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Francia Marquez on the final day of her and Prince Harry’s whirlwind Colombian tour.After speaking in English during the panel, Markle was about to address the audience in Spanish when the heckler started shouting from the crowd. The person yelled out a question about transgender rights to Marquez, 42, as seen in a video circulating online.Markle looked out at the audience and smiled as the heckler interrupted the panel.

Even though they left the royal life behind them four years ago, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are busier than ever. This year alone they’ve seen the return of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, the launch of Meghan’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, and enjoyed a tour of Nigeria – but they’ve got another reason to celebrate as it’s Meghan’s birthday on 4 August.

After her father’s sad claims about the state of his relationship with his Duchess daughter, Meghan Markle is said to be waving goodbye to the drama and seeking sanctuary on a “remote island” with her family. According to our source, Meghan, 42, and Prince Harry, 39, are gearing up for a summer of “relaxing and having fun” with their two little ones.The Duke and Duchess have endured what probably feels like a fairly relentless run of negative attention this year, including the drama surrounding Harry’s flying visit to the UK in May, and the ongoing stories of strife with Prince William, 42, and Kate Middleton.

It was a week of bombshell revelations, celebrity snubs and, no doubt, heartache for Meghan Markle after her dad once again laid bare the family’s private pain for all to see. In an incredibly candid interview with the British press, Thomas, who turns 80 this month, spoke about his sadness over his estrangement from Meghan, 42, and Prince Harry, as well his deep regret over never having met his grandchildren. He also compared himself to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s other grandad, King Charles, saying neither of them deserved “the treatment we’ve received” from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary sent a powerful message about their thoughts on divorce - they have a strong ambition not to “repeat the same mistakes” their parents made. Prince Charles and Princess Diana divorced in 1996 when Harry was eight years old, while Meghan’s parents, Doria Ragland and Thomas Markle, split in 1987 when she was six.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's daughter, Princess Lilibet, celebrates her third birthday today. King Charles' granddaughter was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California on June 4, 2021 and is the younger sister of Prince Archie. Initially styled as Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor, it was confirmed in 2023 that she and her elder brother would use princely titles as their parents did not want to deny them their "birth right".

While Prince William and Kate Middleton may have splurged on a highly-paid Norland nanny for their three children, it seems that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are taking things in a more traditional direction. Insider sources reveal that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have opted to keep childcare within the family, with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, stepping into the role of babysitter.Their decision comes after numerous unsuccessful experiences with professional caregivers over recent years, as reported by the Express.

Prince William and Kate Middleton may have splashed out on a Norland nanny with a hefty six-figure salary to care for their three kids, but Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan Markle, 42, have chosen a more traditional route.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Prince Archie, has largely remained out of the public eye since his birth in 2019. Despite his parents' frequent appearances in the media, both Archie and his sister Princess Lilibet have been kept away from the limelight.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie, has largely remained out of the public eye since his birth in 2019. Despite his parents' high-profile status, both Archie and his sister Lilibet have been kept away from the limelight.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have touched down in Los Angeles after a whirlwind 72-hour tour of Nigeria, where they attended various charity events, delivered a powerful speech on mental health, and met with injured servicemen and key figures.

Meghan Markle joined Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to speak at a Women in Leadership event on Saturday in Nigeria. The Duchess of Sussex told the audience she "loves being a mum" as she shared details of her two young children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 2. However, she explained how in the past she'd been told she wouldn't cope with balancing motherhood and a career.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's three-day trip to Nigeria began on Thursday, May 9 and saw them meet military officials, speak about mental health and promote the Invictus Games. While the pair stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020, their visit to the west African nation was dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – a reference which a leading royal expert points out will not have "pleased" King Charles or the Prince of Wales.

Prince Archie is 5 — can you believe it??

death of Queen Elizabeth II. With King Charles as the nation’s monarch, posts have been limited to just highlighting working members of the Windsor clan.In keeping with royal tradition, Archie did not get a shout-out from any of his British relatives across the pond.Similarly, the “Suits” alum didn’t receive a public message from the royals on her 42nd birthday last August.The Sussexes quit royal life in 2020 when they stepped down as senior working members of the family, meaning they are no longer entitled to receive public messages from their relatives in the UK.Still, it’s reported that Archie had a special low-key celebration at his Montecito, California, home, where he was joined by his proud parents, sister Lilibet, and his grandmother, Doria Ragland.

He may be sixth in line to the British throne, but Prince Archie's upbringing in Montecito, California is world's away from the centuries of Kings and Queens he descends from. Today, as Archie turns five, just how might the young royal be celebrating? "I wish we knew more about little Archie", former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!.

Even though he was born in at the Portland Hospital in London, Prince Archie has spent very little time in the UK and is being raised in Montecito, California. Despite this, Archie remains sixth in line to the throne and is officially known as Prince Archie of Sussex. As he celebrates his fifth birthday on Monday, 6 May, just how might the young royal mark his special day? "I wish we knew more about little Archie", former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly invited a star-studded guest list to Archie's fourth birthday party - and this year will likely be no different. Prince Harry will be jetting off to London just days after celebrating Prince Archie's fifth birthday with his family in Montecito. Last year, he attended his father's Coronation before dashing back to the US for the end of Archie's party.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have kept their children out of the spotlight for much of their lives, however they did share a rather sweet photo of their son Prince Archie with his grandmother Doria Ragland as part of their Netflix docu-series back in 2022.The adorable snap, which saw Doria holding her grandson alongside daughter Meghan and son-in-law Prince Harry, has recently been unearthed again, leaving fans of the Sussexes delighted at the rare glimpse at Archie.The photo appears to have been taken just days after Archie's birth, when Doria remained close to the then family-of-three in order to offer some support to the new parents. Another snap from the same time saw Doria holding the newborn alone.The photos appear to have both been taken in Frogmore Cottage, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex lived before relocating to Canada, from where they later moved to the US.The couple were given the property as a wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II, and had used it as their UK base when making returns to the country.

Meghan Markle sent Kris Jenner a present from her new lifestyle collection, American Riviera Orchard, complete with a personal touch.The reality TV icon took to Instagram to reveal the sweet surprise she received from the Duchess of Sussex – a limited edition jar of strawberry jam, numbered 13 out of an exclusive batch of 50. Alongside the tasty spread, 68 year old Kris was treated to a beautiful bundle of homegrown lemons.The gift set was made even more special with a chic white notecard, featuring Kris' name elegantly scripted in calligraphy – a skill Meghan is known for, having taught it before her rise to fame as an actress.

Meghan Markle’s jam from her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.The “Kardashians” star shared a photo of her gift via social media on Wednesday, revealing that she was the 13th person out of 50 to receive it.“Thank you,” Jenner, 68, simply wrote, tagging the new company. She also showed off a handwritten note with her name, which was written by the Duchess of Sussex.Markle, 42, previously worked as a calligrapher from 2004-2005, even writing the invitations for Robin Thicke and Paula Patton’s wedding in 2005.In August 2023, Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland, hung out with Jenner and Kim Kardashian at an LA gala.The “Suits” alum has also sent a basket with her jar and lemons to stars such as Chrissy Teigen, Mindy Kaling, Tracee Ellis Ross, Abigail Spencer and more.Royal critics, however, were quick to slam Markle on X (formerly Twitter) once Jenner confirmed she made the cut.“Kris Jenner shows off #MeghanMarkle’s AMAZING handwriting/calligraphy! Sheesh!” one person wrote.“Must of been a late delivery…lemons look wilted?” another joked.“Good grief Kris Jenner is worth billions but could not afford some fresh lemons these look like she pulled them out of the garbage they look rotten.”Others were a bit more brutal.“Meghan Markle could not sink any lower.