Queen 'gives Meghan and Harry Balmoral visit olive branch' but they'll avoid other royals

Meghan Markle is celebrating another year around the sun as she turns 41 on August 4. The Duchess of Sussex is known for using her birthday to highlight causes close to her and on her 40th birthday she released 40x40.

Prince Harry, dressed demurely, and with an easy smile. But that wasn’t always the case, as the Duchess of Sussex had her fair share of saucy scenes when working as an actress.From a racy oral sex scene to raucous sex in an office storeroom, it seems Meghan really has done it all - everywhere.

Meghan Markle Netflix project is said to be like "gasoline" for the royal, whose rejection from the streaming giant is said to fuel her according to one royal expert.Netflix and the Duchess of Sussex had been working on an animated series named Pearl, a show following a 12-year-old girl who would have been influenced by various women in history.But one royal commentator is convinced the setback of the cancellation will only fuel the Duchess' fire and that "rejection" helps motivate her and Prince Harry.READ MORE: Royals 'not obliged' to wish Meghan happy birthday but 'don't want to make it worse'Claims were also made over the "public humiliation" that Pearl had caused the Sussexes being used as a way to encourage Meghan into pitching the project elsewhere.Royal expert Kinsey Schofield said: "I honestly believe that this was a better year for Meghan than last year. "They've got two babies running around the kitchen now, it seems they are making an effort to reconcile with the royal family, Harry is doing a lot of things that she is proud of."Last year was hard and it was ugly but this year they have had some wins - especially in the courtroom."Pearl was a public humiliation but that's gasoline to Meghan.

Meghan Markle was created after the Duchess believed she had "never felt so good", prompted her to make a very specific request to fans.The Duchess of Sussex is set to celebrate her 41st birthday today (August 4), but an odd gift from a previous birthday saw fans of the royal challenged with a very odd request.A post to her former lifestyle blog, The Tig, asked readers to prepare themselves for new experiences in life and to "stop gossiping".READ MORE: Meghan Markle fears 'homesick' Harry will be 'lured back to UK,' insider claimsHer list of requests to mark her 33rd birthday came as a light challenge to her readers, with Meghan wanting to celebrate the event on the now-closed blog, which shut down when she and Prince Harry began dating.In her blog post, she wrote: "I am 33 years old today. And I am happy.

Meghan Markle is celebrating her 41st birthday today (August 4). Last year, the Duchess of Sussex marked her milestone 40th birthday in a low-key affair with her husband Prince Harry, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

Meghan Markle’s hopes of turning the Royal Family into a "Hollywood celebrity game" were dashed after claiming the royal title, author Tom Bower has claimed. The royal biographer said he believed the former TV star struggled to accept the realities of royal life when she married Prince Harry, and became upset when she was denied her time in the spotlight.

READ MORE: Sussexes not repaying 'sweet' birthday wishes to Meghan is 'nothing personal' to royalsBut the clip also contained some more hidden features, including the bizarre set-up of her table and adorable but subtle tributes to her much-loved kids.One thing eagle-eyed fans noticed was her makeshift laptop stand - comprised of copies of her book, The Bench.In the video, a stack of large copies of the book can be seen piled up in front of - and underneath - Meghan's laptop, prompting critics to wonder why she didn't have a proper set-up.One Twitter user said: "Don't they have enough money to buy a proper laptop stand that she has to use her lousy unsold books instead? Out of my sight!"Another added: "Thinking about Meghan Markle not having a stand for her laptop and using a stack of books."Meanwhile a third noticed another blunder, commenting: "There is a ghost in the window!" in reference to the appearance of a slightly bemused-looking Harry in the background of the campaign-launching clip.And Harry wasn't the only one photobombing during the video, with the couple's adorable dog sitting comfortably in the background.But it wasn't all criticism for the ex-royal as fans spotted what seemed to be a picture of Lilibet in the background of the video - before images of the tot had ever been released.While the image wasn't clear, excited fans of the Sussexes were ecstatic to believe they might have finally caught a glimpse of the recent new addition to the family.One fan said: "I like to think that on the three photos joined, the one in the middle is a photo of Harry holding Lili."Whether Meghan will launch a similar campaign for her 41st birthday is unclear, but it's almost certain fans will be keeping an eye out to see

Meghan Markle gears up to celebrate her 41st birthday tomorrow (August 4), one royal expert looked back on the campaign she launched to mark her last birthday - calling the effort "a bit of a bust".The Duchess of Sussex famously released a video last year announcing the 40x40 campaign - in which 40 of her friends would give up 40 minutes of their time to encourage women hoping to get back into the workplace.However, royal expert and host of the podcast To Di For Daily Kinsey Schofield wasn't convinced by the efforts. READ MORE: Meghan Markle sent 'thank you' cards with candid photo for fans wishing happy birthday "I think Meghan's 40x40 campaign was a bit of a bust," she said."But it's hard to evaluate it without hearing or seeing any of the results. Perhaps she's playing the long game and we'll get updates this year."The campaign video Meghan released last year seemed promising to many, featuring a cameo by Melissa McCarthy and promising to create a 'ripple effect' after many women around the world lost their jobs due to Covid.However, Kinsey argues that as the campaign has seemingly ended in "radio silence", it hasn't had the desired effect."The intention was great but I think the execution was not," she continued.

Meghan Markle's birthday this year as the Sussexes' "circle remains small," a royal expert has claimed.The Duchess of Sussex celebrates her 41st birthday tomorrow (August 4), and the occasion may be a "low-key birthday" because she and husband Prince Harry have kept a closed circle since moving to America. Instead of a grand party and big affair, royal expert Kinsey Schofield, who runs To Di For Daily, believes the birthday celebrations will be quiet and far less extravagant than Royal Family fans may have expected.

Royal Family will be wishing Meghan Markle a happy birthday "through gritted teeth" a royal expert has claimed.Meghan Markle, who turns 41 on August 4, usually receives a round of birthday messages on social media from family and fans alike.But last year's celebrations were done with less than favourable results, one royal expert has claimed, where several members of The Firm were said to have sent birthday messages to avoid further public fallout for the family.READ MORE: Princess Eugenie showed Meghan Markle birthday support with thoughtful gift after MegxitMembers of the Royal Family including Prince Charles, Kate Middleton and Prince William are alleged to have not wanted to make the situation "worse" and sent out messages of birthday support.Royal expert Phil Dampier spoke of the "gritted teeth" mentality of the Royal Family at the time, saying that the family were "not obliged" to offer birthday wishes.Dampier said: "I think it is likely they will send a public message through gritted teeth."I think Charles, the Queen, and William and Kate don’t want to make the situation worse by having a public slanging match with them, but privately I think they are very upset by how things have turned out."Meghan's birthday last year was mired by a number of public comments made during an interview with Oprah Winfrey where the Duchess of Sussex sent shockwaves to the Royal Family.But it would appear that while the family aren't "obliged to give her messages on her birthday" they did so as "they don't want to make it worse," Dampier said.This year Meghan is expected to celebrate her birthday this Thursday with Prince Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet, at their California home following last years focused around her

Meghan Markle is solely "committed to being self-serving" according to royal biographer Lady Colin Campbell.The former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star has made it no secret she's not a fan of the former Suits actress and regularly shares a royal insight with her followers.

Meghan Markle arrived at St George's Chapel in Windsor to marry Prince Harry, things didn't go completely according to plan. The former Suits star arrived at the chapel with just two page boys after her estranged dad Thomas Markle pulled out at short notice, while a frazzled Meghan was spotted struggling with her dress after her veil became entangled with the vehicle.An aide along with dress designer Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy allegedly rushed to assist her, but a military escort who had opened the car door for the soon-to-be princess reportedly didn't step up to help the struggling Meghan - and one royal expert claims to know why. READ MORE: Critic brands being born royal a 'rotten fate' after Charlotte's England message Author Tom Bower spoke to hosts of the Mirror 's podcast Pod Save the Queen for an upcoming episode, claiming: "A military man told me an extraordinary story about Meghan when she arrived at the wedding at Windsor Castle on that glorious day in 2018."You see her get out of the car unaccompanied and she has problems with the train of her dress and the army officer doesn't step forward to help her."And the reason is, is the day before in the rehearsal, she had been very rude to him so he thought 'well I'm not going to help you today'."I didn't get the story from him but a fellow officer of his, who explained what had happened."A spokesperson for Meghan has been contacted for comment.

Princess Eugenie is said to have shown her support for Meghan Markle amid the Megxit controversy by offering up a thoughtful birthday gift. The Duchess of Sussex celebrates her birthday on August 4, but during a time of unrest for the Royal Family, it was the younger daughter of Prince Andrew that offered a thoughtful present to the Duchess of Sussex.

Before they were mom and dad or the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate were young adults who liked to party. In a viral TikTok, old photos of the two surfaced during their courting years, where Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen dancing the night away in clubs, crawling into taxi cars, and having fun.  The TikTok mash-up has already amassed more than half a million likes, and has thousands of comments.

Meghan Markle's father has claimed she ignored the birthday present he sent her last year. To mark her 40th birthday, Thomas Markle says he sent her a bouquet of roses, but says he did not get any acknowledgement or response. The Duchess of Sussex, who recently denied lying to Oprah Winfrey about growing up as an only child, has been estranged from her father for several years.

It's been claimed that Meghan Markle struggled with her wedding dress on her big day after the military escort she was allegedly rude to refused to help her.

Prince Harry's upcoming memoirs may not receive the reception he's hoping for if GB News anchor Nana Akua has anything to do with it.The broadcaster urged Brits to boycott the book which is due to be released later this year, over a year after the Duke of Sussex announced he would be penning his life story.Harry, 37, previously stated his memoirs would be written not as the prince he was born but as the man he has grown into, following his controversial exit from working royal life. READ MORE: GB News' Eamonn Holmes brands Prince Harry 'hypocrite' for climate change speech But Nana was not too impressed, explaining she's "not prepared" to fund Harry and his wife Meghan Markle after they stepped down from their duties.

Meghan Markle’s father has claimed the Duchess of Sussex ignored him after he sent across a birthday gift.Thomas Markle tried to send roses to his daughter to wish her a happy 40th birthday last year but says he did not get a response.The bouquet of flowers included red roses with two yellow roses for his two grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.READ MORE: Royal holiday island favoured by Queen's wild sister may remove monarch as head of stateAccording to the Sun, the note on the card to Meghan read: “Happy Birthday to my bean with much love and a brighter future. Dad." The 78-year-old told GB News that he has not spoken with Meghan since she married Prince Harry in 2018.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's biographer Omid Scobie has announced that he is writing a brand new book on the royals, promising its readers "exclusive revelations". The 41 year old journalist co-wrote the book Finding Freedom, alongside Carolyn Durand, which goes into deep detail about Prince Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, stepping down as "senior" members of the Royal family in March 2020 to embark on a new life in California.

Cressida Bonas was “spooked” by Kate Middleton leading to her ending her two year relationship with Prince Harry, an expert has claimed. The actress, 33, who is expecting her first child with her property developer husband Harry Wentworth-Stanley, dated Harry, 37, between 2012-2014, but the relationship soon ended.

United States has mocked Prince Harry for wading into the Roe V Wade debate. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito mocked the Duke of Sussex for his comments on the domestic US issue during his first public remarks since his decision to overturn Roe v Wade.