HARRY & Meghan are "in a tight spot" after they handled Megxit "the wrong way" and angered the Firm with various media appearances.
The Duke and Duchess have secretly planned a year of reconciliation with the Royal Family – but only after their controversial memoir and Netflix series have come out.
And as reported by Express.co.uk, during a lecture at the University of London, royal author Tina Brown said: "I think they are in a really tough spot now, actually."
"I feel for Harry, because he's made a mistake in the way he did his exit. I don't think it was wrong necessarily the decision to leave, and certainly it wasn't wrong to marry the woman he was in love with.
"It's just the way they handled it that was so unfortunate."
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- Joseph Gamp
Charles won't move into Buckingham Palace for FIVE years
King Charles will not be able to move into Buckingham Palace for FIVE YEARS due to its £369million renovation.
Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will instead live 400 yards away at Clarence House for three days a week and Windsor Castle for two, with weekends spent at Sandringham, in Norfolk, or Highgrove, Gloucs.
The palace is half way through its ten-year repair programme, which includes new wiring, plumbing and heating, and will be largely uninhabitable until 2027, though the King will use it for work and meetings in the meantime.
A source said: "We effectively have a king without a palace to live in. Refurbishment is very far behind schedule but the Monarch should be living at Buckingham Palace. It's the heart of the monarchy in London, otherwise it risks becoming just a tourist attraction."
- Joseph Gamp
King Charles £360m renovation delays his move to Buckingham Palace
A £369million renovation at Buckingham Palace will delay King Charles’s move to the famous royal home.
Instead, Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will reside at Clarence House for three days a week, and spend two at Windsor Castle, whilst enjoying weekends at Sandringham in Norfolk.
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- Matt Snape
Netflix is ‘cashing in’ on Diana’s BBC interview, claims Prince William
Netflix's The Crown is cashing in on Princess Diana's "deceitful" BBC interview, Prince William believes, according to sources.
A source said the Prince of Wales had made his thoughts about it “very clear” and that a fictional representation would be “met in the way you would expect”, the Daily Telegraph reports.
They added that one could understand if he was angered about the “dramatisation of it for financial gain”.
Read more here.
- Matt Snape
Kate comes out on top of Express’s favourite royals poll
Express readers have voted Kate Middleton as their favourite member of the Royal Family.
She scored 34 percent (5,093 people) whilst Prince William was the second most popular with 24 percent (3,499 people), followed by Princess Anne with 14 percent (2,133 people).
Over 14,000 people took part in the vote.
- Matt Snape
King will be ‘ruthless’ if Harry and Meghan’s behaviour continues
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s attacks on the monarchy will lead to King Charles being “ruthless” if they continue, a royal expert suggests.
Katie Nicholl, author of The New Royals and Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent told The Daily Beast: “There is no doubt that Charles would like Harry and Meghan to be at his coronation. And to be fair to Charles, he has been magnanimous in terms of extending, very publicly, olive branches to the Sussexes, not only in his televised accession address but also putting them front and centre at the funeral events.
“But he does expect respect in return, and a problem is going to arise if, between now and then, Harry repays him by attacking him, Camilla or the institution. He is not going to put up with inaccurate and unfair attacks.”
- Matt Snape
Countess of Wessex ‘pushed’ to forefront by Palace
A royal correspondent claims the Palace are “definitely pushing” the Countess of Wessex into a senior royal role.
Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, told True Royalty TV that the Countess of Wessex is "getting more of a platform".
- Matt Snape
Countess of Wessex visits Malawi
The Countess of Wessex visited Kamuzu Central Hospital to see the impact of a life changing cataract operation on a patient.
- Matt Snape
Earl of Wessex visits Romania
The Earl of Wessex was in Romania this week to celebrate the achievements of young Award participants while commemorating the late Duke of Edinburgh’s legacy.
- Matt Snape
What have the Royal Family been up to this week?
Missed out on the Royal Family’s latest activities? Don’t fret – you can catch up with the last week here:
- Matt Snape
Do you have what it takes to work for Prince Charles?
King Charles is advertising for a crucial role, but candidates need to have one vital skill.
The Monarch is looking for a pilot to fly him and other senior royals around in a helicopter.
Applicants will need to have “extensive flying experience”, pass a medical and ideally have experience of piloting the Sikorsky S76 C++.
Read more here.
- Matt Snape
Mike Tindall and Zara traded in £1.69m mansion to live in cottage on Princess Anne’s estate
Low-key royals Mike Tindall and Zara sold their Cheltenham in 2013 for £1.2 million.
However, according to HELLO, the property is now worth £1.69 million.
The Tindalls then moved to Princess Anne’s estate Gatcombe Park in 2014 before welcoming their first child, Mia, that year.
Read more here.
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Prince Harry and Meghan’s edited Netflix series must run directly after The Crown, bosses claim
Netflix bosses are urging Prince Harry and Meghan to agree to edits to their programme so it runs directly after the fifth series of The Crown.
The new series of The Crown begins on November 9.
Execs are worried the edits to the Sussexes’ upcoming programme won’t be agreed in time, and they are holding firm that they should be done by then.
A source said: "Netflix needs a couple of months to do all of the formatting and dubbing, subtitling and audio — all of that stuff that enables it to launch on the platform."
Read more here.
- Matt Snape
King Charles £360m renovation delays his move to Buckingham Palace
A £369million renovation at Buckingham Palace will delay King Charles’s move to the famous royal home.
Instead Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will reside at Clarence House for three days a week, and spend two at Windsor Castle, whilst enjoying weekends at Sandringham in Norfolk.
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- Matt Snape
Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series contradicts Prince’s explosive memoir, sources claim
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix series contrasts with what the Duke wrote in his memoir, a source suggests.
The pair have asked Netflix to row back some of the content in the show, but sources suggest the proposed edits were mostly to do with claims the couple made about other senior royals on camera.
One insider told Page Six: "A lot in the show contradicted what Harry has written, so that was an issue.
"Then Harry and Meghan made significant requests [to filmmakers] to walk back content they themselves have provided, for their own project."
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
Meg and Harry’s former private secretary ‘found it really difficult’
Royal correspondent Valentine Low, who wrote Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, claimed former private secretary Samantha Cohen was treated “harshly” by the couple.
Speaking on Palace Confidential, Low claimed: “When she started, Harry knew her well, and liked her and she liked Harry. Sam is an incredible problem solver, she’s a can-do personality and she just found it really difficult.
“She was asked to do things that a private secretary wouldn’t normally be asked to do and I think she was treated harshly.
“She was shouted at by Meghan… she was said to have said that dealing with them was like dealing with a couple of teenagers.”
- Joseph Gamp
King Charles to make his mark
Physical tender won't have Charles new cypher until 2024.
A source has made clear that the insignia will be used where possible.
Though bank notes will change gradually, likely including King Charles' portrait by 2014, digital images will change.
The source said: "Where changes can be made easily, such as digital branding, they can be made immediately. Physical items such as signage or stationery will be replaced gradually over time as the need arises.Where changes can be made easily, such as digital branding, they can be made immediately. Physical items such as signage or stationery will be replaced gradually over time as the need arises.
- Joseph Gamp
Meghan offers words of encouragement
This week marked Mental Health awareness week.
In her fifth episode of the podcast, Archetypes, the Duchess of Sussex talked about her experiences dealing with mental health.
At the beginning of the episode, Meghan shared words of encouragement for her listeners: “Hi there. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know that this episode gets into some sensitive conversations.
“If you or someone you know is struggling or in need of assistance, we have some resources in our show notes and, by the way, if you find that this is too heavy for you to carry today, just tune out.”
- The Sun
What will royals do with Koh-i-noor diamond in Queen Consort’s crown?
The Koh-i-noor — mountain of light in Persian — is one of the most infamous diamonds in the world.
Since Queen’s Consort Camilla suggesting she may not wear the jewel-encrusted crown at King Charles’ coronation because it might reignite “painful memories of the past”, there has been much speculation.
In 1947 the newly independent government of India requested the diamond’s return. Also, in 1976, the prime minister of Pakistan’s father asked for the diamond’s return, contending it was part of Lahore’s heritage.
Because the rightful owner is a matter of debate, it looks like the diamond may well remain in the Tower of London for some time.
- The Sun
William and Kate get involved with sports as Coach Core celebrates 10th Anniversary
Yesterday, Prince William and Kate Middleton made a public appearance at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford.
he Prince and Princess of Wales donned boxing gloves, kicked footballs and played bowls, in event celebrating 10 years of the Coach Core initiative, which has so far helped more than 750 young people into sports and coaching apprenticeships.
The public appearance highlights their commitment to championing the benefits of sport and physical exercise.
- The Sun
Who will play Princess Anne in series 5 of The Crown?
In third and fourth series of The Crown, Erin Doherty took on role of Princess Anne.
As well as being loved by fans, The Crown producers were praised for Doherty’s incredible portrayal of — and uncanny resemblance with — the princess.
In her first major role after twenty years in the industry, actress Claudia Harrison is stepping into the shoes of Princess Anne.
Follow this link to read the full story.
- The Sun
Revealed: Where series 5 of The Crown was filmed
Netfilx’s The Crown has been wowing audiences with its lavish sets since it first aired in 2016, including royal palaces and country estates.
Buckingham Palace, Lancaster House and Sandringham are among the beautiful venues used for shooting series five.
Click here to check out full list of iconic locations.
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- The Sun
First look at Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip in The Crown series 5
The latest incarnations of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in the new series of The Crown have been unveiled.
Imelda Staunton stars as the Queen and Jonathan Pryce will take on the role of her beloved husband Philip.
Head here to see more of the pair in action.
- The Sun
Could you work for King Charles?
King Charles is looking for a helicopter pilot to fly himself and senior royals to their many varied engagements.
Taking control of two Sikorsky S76 C++ choppers, the successful applicant will pilot and plan trips for The Firm.
See the full story (and check out if you are up to the task) here.
- Louis Allwood
Meghan 'always wanted to quit the Royal Family'
Meghan Markle "always wanted to quit the Royal Family" long before Megxit, leaving staff feeling "played", a former aide has said.
A new book airs a number of claims from Palace insiders and former aides, covering the tumultuous period that led Harry and Meghan to sensationally ditch the UK and move to the United States in 2020.
Speaking on Palace Confidential, writer Valentine Low spoke about Meghan Markle and her relationship with Royal aides – and how they felt the Duchess had a secret "agenda".
The author of Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown told Jo Elvin: “[Royal staff] would say we were played. They felt that [Meghan] always had an agenda to get out. Even before [their announcement].
“They had been devoted, they had really tried hard to make it work. But they had a rough time, they felt treated badly.”
- The Sun
Royal author Tina Brown says Prince Harry & Meghan Markle ‘in a really tough spot’
Former Vanity Fair editor and royal author Tina Brown said despite Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure being possibly justified, the way they handled it might have been better.
During a lecture at City, University of London, Brown said: "I think they are in a really tough spot now, actually,"
"I feel for Harry, because he's made a mistake in the way he did his exit. I don't think it was wrong necessarily, the decision to leave, and certainly it wasn't wrong to marry the woman he was in love with.
"It's just the way they handled it that was so unfortunate."
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