Royal Family: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 'grey area' with desperate plans

Prince Harry has a "sense of yearning about what he is missing out on", claims one royal expert.

By Lauren Welch, Royal Reporter based in London, Hanisha Sethi, News Reporter

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in 'grey area', expert claims (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in a "grey area" as they desperately try to plan for their future, it has been claimed.

The couple, who currently live in the US with their two children, have been at loggerheads with the Royal Family for some time - especially since making the decision to step down as senior working royals at the start of 2020.

However, despite tensions, Harry is reportedly keen on wanting to rebuild his relationship with his family but the couple are said to be stuck in a "grey area" over what the future holds.

Speaking to Sky News Australia, the Daily Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers said: "We know pretty much that Meghan has made a decision. She's not going to be coming back to Britain as Harry has done over the last few months.

"Harry does want that relationship with his family so it's a bit of a grey area at the moment, I think."

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Meghan Markle's 'ridiculous' mistake blasted as she's accused of attacking Princess Kate

Meghan Markle was brutally savaged by a royal expert over her latest "joke" of a move during this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Saturday saw the Royal Family united once again as the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance in six months after her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Princess Kate announced she would be attending King Charles's birthday parade the previous day, while she also gave an update on her health, saying that her treatment is ongoing and that she has "some good days and some bad days".

Meanwhile, just mere hours before the Trooping celebrations began in London, it was revealed that the Duchess of Sussex had sent two new products of her latest lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, to her and Prince Harry's friend, polo player Nacho Figueras.

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Meghan Markle released new products from American Riviera Orchard (Image: Getty, Instagram/@nachofigueras)

The surprising word the Royal Family use to describe Ascot revealed by ex-butler

A former butler to King Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry has revealed the surprising word the Royal Family uses when talking about the Royal Ascot - one of the most prestigious sporting events in the royal calendar.

King Charles and Queen Camilla delighted fans today by arriving for Royal Ascot in the first carriage of the royal procession, and they were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Wellington.

Former butler Grant Harrold, who served in royal households revealed that the family considers the event as the "Christmas" of the social calendar.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended day one of Royal Ascot 2024 (Image: Getty)

Zara Tindall wraps her arms around Lady Gabriella Kingston in heartwarming embrace

Heartwarming images show Zara Tindall warmly embracing Lady Gabriella Kingston at Royal Ascot this afternoon.

Ella, as she is known by her friends and family, was invited to join the royal procession by the King following the sudden death of her husband at the start of the year.

She sat in the second carriage with Princess Anne, her son Peter Phillips and John Warren - the Firm's racing manager.

Lady Gabriella looked radiant ina pale pink floral dress with matching hat, and was full of smiles during the carriage procession.

Zara Tindall and Lady Gabriella Kingston

Zara Tindall and Lady Gabriella Kingston embrace (Image: Getty)

Sarah Ferguson says 'I'm not out of woods yet' in cancer update

Sarah Ferguson has revealed she's "not entirely out of the woods" yet with her health, following two cancer diagnoses in just one year. The Duchess of York, who was once married to Prince Andrew, was left in shock when she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, shortly after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Sarah's latest diagnosis came after her dermatologist told her to get several concerning moles checked out, which she thankfully did in time. The 64-year-old has since encouraged others to get checked out if they're worried about new or changed moles, as the earlier cancerous ones are discovered, the better.

Sarah Ferguson

Sarah Ferguson said she isn't 'entirely out of the woods' (Image: Getty)

Princess Beatrice's subtle swipe at Meghan Markle as she's pictured with Spotify executive

Princess Beatrice has been snapped attending Spotify's intimate evening of music and culture in France and cosy-ing up to executives, despite the streaming giant cutting ties with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last year.

During the music celebrations, Princess Beatrice posed alongside Spotify's Chief Public Affairs Officer, Dustee Jenkins despite Spotify previously announcing that its partnership with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had come to an end in June 2023.

As reported in Page Six, environmentally-friendly Princess Beatrice flew to the Cannes Lions Festival via budget airline, Easyjet - the UK's popular low cost-airline, according to an eye-witness.

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice has been snapped with Spotify executives (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to 'enter new era' with key decision involving children

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle are entering a “new era” of privacy for their children, according to a royal expert.The Sussexes have given the public the ability to see their children in projects they have undertaken despite stepping back from being working royals in 2020.

Viewers could watch Prince Archie, now five, in the couple’s bombshell interview with Oprah and then they shared a photo of Princess Lilibet, now three, to celebrate her first birthday.

But the Sussexes did not publicly mark Father’s Day on Sunday and a royal expert says this could be a sign of things to come.

Jack Royston, Newsweek's chief royal correspondent, told Sky News: "It's interesting that we didn't get any Father's Day content from Harry and Meghan.."

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The pair could now decide to make their children's lives private (Image: Getty)

King Charles and Queen Camilla beam as they arrive for first day of Royal Ascot

King Charles and Queen Camilla have delighted fans by arriving for the first day of Royal Ascot.

The royal couple looked the part in their respective formal dress with the King wearing a morning suit and top hat and the Queen in a striking royal blue dress and matching hat.

Charles and Camilla were in the first carriage of the royal procession and were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Wellington.

Following behind them was Princess Anne, her son Peter Phillips, Lady Gabriella Kingston and the Firm's racing manager John Warren.

King Charles and Queen Camilla in a carriage at Royal Ascot

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at Ascot today (Image: Getty)

Prince Andrew secretly attended part of Garter Day despite being banned from procession

Prince Andrew did attend Monday's Order of the Garter Day service and lunch despite being absent from the procession at Windsor Castle.

While it was decided that the Duke of York be kept away from the public eye to avoid a backlash, he did attend the private events of the day as Knight of the Order.

Andrew has been a Garter Knight since 2006 but he is no longer a working member of the Royal Family after he stepped down from public life following the furore over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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King Charles led the Royal Family in Windsor yesterday (Image: Getty)

Lady Gabriella Kingston to make surprise appearance in royal carriage at Ascot

Lady Gabriella Kingston is set to make a surprise appearance at Royal Ascot today.

The royal will join Princess Anne, Peter Phillips and John Warren, the Firm's racing manager, in the second carriage as they arrive at the famous race course.

Lady Gabriella Windsor is reportedly set to attend Royal Ascot today (Image: GETTY)

Royal expert spots major flaw with Royal Family that is unfair on Prince George

One royal expert has pointed out a major flaw with Royal Family that is unfair on Prince George.

Making their first appearance at a royal event this year, 10-year-old George and his two younger siblings joined their parents at this year's Trooping the Colour on June 15.

Prince George will one day become King (Image: GETTY)

Prince Louis's burning six-word request to Princess Kate at Trooping met with firm reply

Prince Louis seemed to have quite an exchange with his mother, the Princess of Wales, during Saturday's Trooping the Colour ceremony, a lip-reading expert has revealed.

Princess Kate made her grand return to the public eye, months after having been diagnosed with cancer, and the occasion was one to remember.

Prince Louis had a burning question for his mum (Image: GETTY)

Real reason Zara and Mike Tindall were missing from Trooping the Colour

Zara and Mike Tindall had a very valid reason for missing the King's Trooping the Colour on Saturday, it has been revealed.

As the Princess of Wales caused a fan frenzy with her first public appearance of the year, Zara and Mike opted to miss out on the annual event.

Zara and Mike didn't attend this year's Trooping the Colour (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'planning a world tour' as next country visit revealed

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be planning a "world tour" after completing a visit to Nigeria.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry travelled to the African country in mid-May to deepen their charity work on issues close to their heart, promote the Duke's Invictus Games and allow the Duchess to connect to her Nigerian heritage.

Prince Harry and Meghan reportedly planning 'world tour' (Image: GETTY)

Prince Louis avoided telling-off from Princess Kate due to one very cheeky move

Prince Louis appeared to avoid a stern telling-off from the Princess of Wales on Saturday due to one very cheeky move.

The six-year-old royal, who is known for his mischievous antics, was spotted giving his mum a run for her money as he joined the family at this year's Trooping the Colour.

Having taken some time away from the spotlight during her treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, Princess Kate made her first public appearance since last December on Saturday.

Prince Louis at Trooping the Colour on Saturday (Image: GETTY)

Sign Prince Harry would leave UK life behind 10 years before he met Meghan Markle

Prince Harry's exit from the Royal Family may have been hinted at around 10 years before he met Meghan Markle, a royal expert has claimed.

Royal commentator Tom Quinn said the Duke of Sussex found life on the Afghan frontlines "better than staying in the UK", as it offered him a sense of belonging he never experienced with the Royal Family.

Prince Harry stepped down a working royal in 2020 (Image: GETTY)

Hollywood A-lister 'takes sides' following major Meghan Markle snub

Goop-creator Gweneth Paltrow has appeared to "take sides" with the Royal Family following major Meghan Markle snub earlier this year.

It had previously been thought that the Hollywood A-List was getting close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they were spotted leaving a Michelin-star sushi restaurant in Montecito last May.

However, their relationship now appears to have subsided, with Gwyneth's latest move likely to have left the Duchess feeling "hurt".

According to a royal author, an unexpected post on the Prince and Princess of Wales's new post - which included many pictures of Princess Kate at this year's Trooping the Colour - could show that Gwyneth is "taking sides". The post read: "So happy to see you looking so happy and well."

Speaking to Fabulous, royal author Phil Dampier said: "The actress-turned-entrepreneur [Meghan] was excluded from the intimate Goop dinner - held at her Montecito home last month.

"Gwyneth Paltrow is the latest celebrity who seems to be taking sides in the Wales v Sussex standoff. Meghan is said to have based her new lifestyle project American Riviera Orchard on the actress’s own products and she admires her greatly so this will hurt. Gwyneth didn’t have to make any comment about Kate being at Trooping the Colour but the fact she has means she fully supports her, and like the rest of us, wants her to make a speedy recovery."

King Charles's 'orchestrated' move at Trooping the Colour sent powerful message about Kate

The balcony appearance made by members of the Royal Family on June 15 had added significance thanks to a choice made by King Charles, a royal commentator believes.

Grant Harrold, a former royal butler, claimed royal protocol normally sees the Prince and Princess of Wales standing together during appearances from the Buckingham Palace balcony, while King Charles and Queen Camilla stand closer to each other.

King Charles made 'orchestrated' move at Trooping the Colour (Image: GETTY)

Prince William is 'determined' for his children to have different upbringing to him

Prince William is determined for his children to experience a different life to the one he had growing up, a body language expert has claimed.

Both William and his brother Prince Harry have voiced their own accounts of their shared childhood, including expressing how they felt witnessing the breakdown of their parents' marriage and, eventually, their divorce.

William is keen for his children to have future unlike his (Image: GETTY)

Lena Tindall celebrates sixth birthday today and here's nine adorable pictures of her

Happy birthday Lena Elizabeth Tindall! Zara and Mike Tindall's youngest daughter is celebrating her sixth birthday today.

Despite being only six years old, Lena stands as a member of one of the world's most famous families - although she has been shielded from the spotlight for most of her life.

Lena, who is a sister to Mia and Lucas, was born on June 18, 2018 at Stroud Maternity Unit in Gloucestershire.

Her name was publicly revealed just over a week after her birth - with her middle name paying homage to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Here, Express.co.uk looks at nine adorable pictures of Zara and Mike's little girl to mark her sixth birthday.

Lena Tindall turns six today (Image: GETTY)

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