MEGHAN Markle has opened up about her pregnancy struggles on her brand new podcast, revealing she was fatigued most of the time.
The Duchess of Sussex opened up about very personal experiences with her two pregnancies in her new Archetypes podcast which launched yesterday – without Prince Harry.
But critics have accused Meghan of being "self-obsessed" and making the episode "all about her".
Writing for the Telegraph, Celia Walden slammed the podcast as being centered around the Duchess herself, despite having Serena Williams as a guest.
She wrote: "The podcast is an interview with this inspirational sporting figure in name only. If the rest of the season is anything like the premiere, what we’re really going to be listening into week after week is Meghan interviewing herself."
And royal commentator Angela Levin told GB News: “She and Serena Williams giggle away with lots of 'oh my gosh'.
"Meghan encourages her to complain about how a woman is held back and how they are victims. You couldn't make it up."
The Duchess took a veiled swipe at the Royal Family as she released her long-awaited first episode after signing a £18m deal with Spotify.
She revealed how her life changed when she joined the Firm – claiming she had "felt the negativity" of being labelled "ambitious".
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- Joseph Gamp
Nanny WILL be joining Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after Windsor move, says expert
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge WILL retain the services of a nanny when they move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, according to royal commentator Jennie Bond.
Responding to reports they will not have a nanny looking after their children after moving to their new home, Ms Bond said she understood them to be incorrect.
Speaking to GB News, Ms Bond said: "I'm not so sure that's true. No. Their nanny has been with them since William was very, very young, and they're very attached to her.
“So I'm not sure that's true. I don't think we can believe everything we hear.”
Ms Bond also said that Prince Harry's upcoming memoir was likely to leave senior Royals fearful and that it was sad to see William and his brother remaning at loggerheads on the 25th anniversary of their ate mother's death “I think the problem with Harry writing his account of his life is that it has eroded trust, really.
“There is very little trust after the Oprah interview particularly between William and Harry and other members of the royal family. They don't know what bombshell is going to come next.
“Trust is something that's very important in royal circles. There aren't very many people they can trust. Discretion is everything.
“Both Megan and Harry have demonstrated they're no longer willing to be traditionally discreet about what goes on behind palace walls.
“They are fearful of what is going to come out and yes, it is still I think poisoning the relationship between the two brothers who were so close.
“It's so sad that with the 25th anniversary of Diana's death coming up to see her boys still loggerheads with one another.”
- Joseph Gamp
Serena Williams features on Meghan's podcast 'in name only' says critic
Critics have accused Meghan of being "self-obsessed" and making the episode "all about her".
Writing for the Telegraph, Celia Walden slammed the podcast as being centered around the Duchess herself, despite having Serena Williams as a guest.
She wrote: "The podcast is an interview with this inspirational sporting figure in name only. If the rest of the season is anything like the premiere, what we’re really going to be listening into week after week is Meghan interviewing herself."
- Joseph Gamp
Fans notice Meghan Markle’s British accent in Archetypes podcast
Meghan Markle’s American accent slipped when she spoke to Prince Harry, who popped into her new podcast to say hello.
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in the very first episode, complimenting guest Serena Williams hair, and wishing Meghan luck.
At around 11 minutes in to the podcast, you can hear Meghan jokingly saying “hello” in a very British accent!
Following this, she says “thank you my love,” after he wished her luck, which sounded very British.
On Twitter, one fan said the moment was “adorable”, another said: “Meghan and Serena saying ‘hello’ in British accent to Harry is so cute.”
Credit: Corbis
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Fans in stitches as Prince Harry makes surprise appearance on Meghan’s new podcast
Prince Harry told guest Serena Williams he liked her hair.
In the very beginning of the podcast, Archetypes, Prince Harry made a quick appearance.
He told Serena he like her hair, and that it was a “good vibe”.
One Tweeted: “Did Prince Harry legit tell Serena Williams that he liked her hair and that it was a “good vibe?” Bruh.”
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Meghan Markle’s podcast released TODAY
You can now listen to the long awaited podcast from the Duchess of Sussex!
Achetypes, explores female stereotypes and has been highly anticipated.
Meghan has invited tennis legend Serena Williams as her first guest on the show.
The episode is called The Misconception of Ambition.
This won’t be one to miss!
Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk - Lauren Cole-Lomas
Spotify chief praised Duke and Duchess of Sussex ahead of podcast
Dawn Ostroff, had high hopes for Prince Harry and Meghan, as they prepared for to hit the podcast scene.
When the news broke that Prince Harry and Meghan had signed a deal with the streaming giant, Dawn released a statement.
She said: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may live in California but the power of their voices rests in their status as citizens of the world."
"That they are embracing the extraordinary capacity of podcasts on Spotify while also seeking to elevate underrepresented voices is a testament to their appreciation for the potential of audio storytelling."
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Meghan Markle updates!
What is Meghan up to now?
Stick with The Sun for regular updates and all things Meghan!
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
It’s a bit weird seeing Meghan as Rachel
Unlike many other Royals, Meghan Markle had a career before joining the Royal Family.
The 41-year-old was an actress before marrying Prince Harry and is most famed for her role as paralegal Rachel Zane on Suits.
The Mirror has released its best steamy scenes and one of them includes Meghan Markle opposite her friend, and former co-star, Patrick J Adams.
The pair had a number of scenes together prior to the scene which highlighted their romance and sexual tension, but the scene in question is when they finally get together.
Adams’s character, Mike Ross, lifts Rachel against a filing cabinet and things get steamy.
When asked by Larry King what his favourite scene was, Patrick revealed: “I feel like saying the last scene of last season where we got very intimate in a file room in the office.
“It was a sex scene, it was the culmination of a lot of pent-up emotions.”
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Royal guarantees for a good night’s sleep
The royals lead active and busy lives so it’s no wonder some of them have found ways to ensure a good sleep.
Meghan Markle spoke on her blog, The Tig, about waking up early and starting her day with yoga. Waking up at 4:15 am, Meghan explained: “The morning, as we all know, is that vital time that sets the tone for our day ahead.
“There are so many benefits that come with the practice of yoga – increased flexibility and strength, greater happiness, increased mental focus, a greater ability to relax, decreased anxiety and better sleep.”
Kate Middleton‘s routine is less about the morning and more about making sure she and her family eat on time. She stays active during the day and makes sure she sleeps at 10:30pm every day to maintain a good routine.
The monarch, however, puts emphasis on alone time. Rather than dine with others, the Queen reportedly prefers to eat alone as a means to go over her day wind down.
She apparently also winds down her day with a cup of Earl Grey.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Prince Harry's tour of wildlife parks in Africa
The Duke of Sussex has been the President of Africa Parks since 2017, and brought US delegates to Mozambique with him.
He hosted the tour round the protected nature reserves in Mozambique and Rwanda.
It seems the Royal family have a strong connection to this stunning part of the world.
Earlier this year, Prince Charles and Camilla visited Rwanda's Kigali Genocide Memorial site, which was the first ever British royal visit.
Prince Harry has an affinity with Africa, he told the UN in July: "For most of my life, it has been my lifeline, a place where I found peace and healing time and time again.
"It's where I felt closest to my mother and sought solace after she died, and where I knew I had found a soulmate in my wife."
Princeâs William and Harry in the Mokolodi nature reserve near Gabarone in Botswana with a tame adult cheetah in June 2010Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd - Lauren Cole-Lomas
Serena Williams reveals Meghan Markle felt a 'lot of stress' during pregnancies
During Meghan's first podcast episode of Archetypes, the Duchess discussed motherhood with tennis star Serena.
Tennis legend Serena Williams spoke of retirement to grow her family, and how male tennis players have the luxury of time to have children.
Meghan agreed, and the two women discussed pregnancy and motherhood.
Serena revealed that Meghan was "under a lot of stress" during her pregnancies with Lilibet Diana and Archie Harrison.
Meghan applauded her friend Serena, telling her she was "sexy" pregnant, whereas Meghan "waddled around."
Screengrab taken from the Snapchat of Serena Williams who was 20 weeks pregnant in April 2017Credit: PA:Press Association - Lauren Cole-Lomas
Royal commentator slams Meghan's new podcast as she 'complains' about being a 'victim'
Angela Levin was less than impressed with Meghan Markle's brand new podcast, Archetypes.
Putting Meghan on blast via Twitter, Angela wrote: "Meghan's first podcast is out. She and Serena Williams giggle away with lots of 'oh my gosh'.
"Meghan encourages her to complain about how a woman is held back and how they are victims. You couldn't make it up."
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Wills & Kate's new Windsor home 'hardly the norm' for most Brits
While the move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor has been viewed as "modest" by many as they ditch Kensington Palace, one expert disagrees.
A source told the Mirror, that the Cambridge's were looking for a "modest home".
Adelaide Cottage is regarded "modest" as it is a downsize from Kensington Palace, and has been compared to Prince Harry and Meghan's "sprawling" Montecito mansion.
Prince Harry and Meghan bought their Santa Barbra home without help from the Royal family, reportedly.
However, one Royal expert claims the new Cambridge dwelling is not as modest as it seems.
Omid Scobie said the move is "hardly the norm for the regular folk" and that taking up a "third home" costs the public money, he wrote for Yahoo!.
Pressure group Republic also called out the Cambridge's for their "luxury" lifestyle, while Brits are "struggling with their energy bills."
In a statement, the chief executive of the group, Graham Smith, said: "Adelaide Cottage is a huge house by any standards, and it's attached to another home which we can assume will be used for servants and staff.
"This fourth home is in addition to the multi-storey mansion William and Kate have in Kensington Palace, the 10 bedroom home in Sandringham and the large house they use when in Scotland."
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Britainâs Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britainâs Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Britainâs Catherine, Duchess of CambridgeCredit: AFP - Lauren Cole-Lomas
Fans notice Meghan Markle's British accent in Archetypes podcast
Meghan Markle's American accent slipped when she spoke to Prince Harry, who popped into her new podcast to say hello.
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in the very first episode, complimenting guest Serena Williams hair, and wishing Meghan luck.
At around 11 minutes in to the podcast, you can hear Meghan jokingly saying "hello" in a very British accent!
Following this, she says "thank you my love," after he wished her luck, which sounded very British.
On Twitter, one fan said the moment was "adorable", another said: "Meghan and Serena saying 'hello' in British accent to Harry is so cute."
Actress Meghan Markle watching Serena Williams of the United States in action against Simona Halep of Romania in 2016's US OpenCredit: Corbis - Lauren Cole-Lomas
Fans in stitches as Prince Harry makes surprise appearance on Meghan's new podcast
Prince Harry told guest Serena Williams he liked her hair.
In the very beginning of the podcast, Archetypes, Prince Harry made a quick appearance.
He told Serena he like her hair, and that it was a "good vibe".
One Tweeted: "Did Prince Harry legit tell Serena Williams that he liked her hair and that it was a "good vibe?" Bruh."
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Fans react to Meghan Markle's podcast launch
Meghan Markle's podcast, Archetypes, has finally dropped and fans are so excited.
Serena Williams is the Duchess of Sussexes first guest on her brand new podcast.
Tennis star Serena and Meghan discuss the treatment of women who have an "ambition" and the double standards they face.
Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "OMG I has to give a scream in the office. So super excited for Duchess Meghan and Archetypes. Yo go girl."
Another said: "It's not even because I love both of them but this first #archetypes episode with Meghan Markle and Serena Williams is so good!"
"I don't want it to end I love her (and her voice) so much," one penned.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
'Ambitious black women' not always 'prized' in society
Meghan Markle hails tennis legend Serena Williams as a "trend setter, trail blazer, business woman, mom."
Serena Williams, who has an incredible 23 grand slams under her belt and is an international star, is Meghan's first guest on the podcast.
The Duchess of Sussex discusses how Serena plans to "evolve" away from tennis as she retires.
Meghan said: "She accomplished all of this in a culture that, (hmm) how should we say this…
"Doesn't exactly prize ambitious women, let alone ambitious black women."
Meghan Markle, Serena Williams and Hannah Davis participate in the DirecTV Beach Bowl at Pier 40 on February 1, 2014 in New York CityCredit: Getty - Lauren Cole-Lomas
Meghan Markle: 'Apparently ambition is a terrible thing, for a woman'
The Duchess of Sussex dropped a huge bombshell on the first episode of her Archetypes podcast.
Opening up about how she was perceived when she started dating Prince Harry, Meghan told of how being ambitious suddenly became a negative thing.
Meghan said: "I don't ever remember, personally feeling the negative connotation around the word ambitious.
"Until I started dating my now husband.
"And apparently ambition is a terrible thing, for a woman that is, according to some.
"I felt the negativity behind it, and it's really hard to unfeel it.
"I can't unsee it either, in the millions of girls and women who make themselves smaller, so much smaller, on a regular basis."
Britainâs Prince Harry and his fiancée US actress Meghan Markle pose for a photograph in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace in west London on November 27, 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor - Lauren Cole-Lomas
'Serena Williams, my dear, dear friend!" Meghan Markle's podcast launches today
Meghan Markle chats with her close friend Serena Williams in her new podcast that has launched today.
The Duchess of Sussex spoke of the origins of slurs such as "slut" and "b****" and how damaging these labels can be.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Terrifying moment a fire broke out while Prince Harry and Meghan's son was sleeping
Meghan Markle opened up during her new just released Spotify podcast episode about the scary ordeal.
She spoke about the moment a fire broke out in the room Archie Harrison had been sleeping in when the family were in South Africa.
Archie was unscathed, but it certainly left those in his care "shaken" and "in tears".
He was only four and a half months old, Meghan said: "We dropped him off at this housing unit that we were staying at and he was getting ready to go down for his nap."
Meghan and Harry went for their public engagement event, and left him with their nanny Lauren.
As Lauren took Archie downstairs with her to get a snack, she discovered his nursery was on fire.
Luckily, neither of the two were in the nursery when the fire broke out.
The heater in the room caught fire, and shockingly, there was no detector, someone noticed the smoke in the air.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Meghan Markle's podcast released TODAY
You can now listen to the long awaited podcast from the Duchess of Sussex!
Achetypes, explores female stereotypes and has been highly anticipated.
Meghan has invited tennis legend Serena Williams as her first guest on the show.
The episode is called The Misconception of Ambition.
This won't be one to miss!
Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Prince Harry's visit to Rwanda, thanks the nation for 'unity and resilience'
The Duke of Sussex made the surprise solo visit to the nation over the weekend, to commemorate the 1994 genocide.
On Saturday, Prince Harry attended the Kigali Genocide Memorial, to remember the hundreds of thousands of people who died in the mass genocide.
Omid Scobie revealed via Twitter what Prince Harry said during his visit: "
I am profoundly moved by what I have witnessed. What an incredible show of unity and resilience we now see.
"Thank you for showing us all the way to healing and forgiveness. You are setting an example across the world."
The visit came as Prince Harry is visiting the nation for his work as the President of African Parks.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame meets Prince Harry in capital Kigali on August 22, 2022Credit: Getty - Lauren Cole-Lomas
Prince William won't repeat parent's mistakes with his own children
A royal expert has spoken out about Prince William's upbringing and how he felt isolated from his father sometimes.
Dan Wootton wrote for the Mail Online, explaining how Prince William wished his father was around more after Princess Diana's death.
A royal insider told Dan Wootton, that Prince William has " forgiven his father," Prince Charles, for prioritising work at the time.
But William has "been abundantly clear to all that he won’t repeat the way he was prioritised as a child," Dan wrote.
It is the Duke of Cambridge's "mission" in life "to be the best father possible," the insider told Dan.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of CambridgeCredit: Reuters - Joseph Gamp
William and Kate quit London for Windsor
Prince William and his wife Kate announced on Monday that they will send all three of their children to the same private school after moving their main home to Windsor.
Kensington Palace said that from September third-in-line Prince George, aged nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and four-year-old Prince Louis will attend Lambrook School, near Ascot in southern England.
The announcement came as the family are shifting their base from their London apartment at Kensington Palace to Adelaide Cottage, in the private Home Park near Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II lives most of the time.
The family also have a country estate in Norfolk in eastern England and a holiday cottage in Scotland.
A royal source said that the royals, formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, wanted to "give their children the 'most normal' start possible".
"KP (Kensington Palace) can be a little bit of a fishbowl," the source added.
"They wanted to be able to give George, Charlotte and Louis a bit more freedom than they have living in central London."
- Joseph Gamp
Harry clocking up more air miles on unofficial Africa tour
PRINCE Harry has clocked up more air miles on his unannounced tour of Africa.
The Duke of Sussex, 37, left, was in Rwanda yesterday to meet president Paul Kagame. It comes after he jetted 10,000 miles from his US mansion to Mozambique, where he spent three days at a beach resort with financiers and US senators.
Both trips are believed to be organised for his African Parks wildlife conservation project.
The prince, who backs green travel through his firm Travalyst, is due in Europe next month for engagements with wife Meghan.
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