PRINCE Harry & Meghan Markle risk "walking into the lion's den" when they return to the UK for a "difficult" surprise tour, an expert claims.
Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will visit the UK in September to support "several charities close to their hearts" – despite their ongoing row over police protection.
According to Richard Fitzwilliams, their media bombshells are likely to have damaged their popularity among the UK public.
The royal author said this will make their upcoming visit "fairly difficult".
He told Newsweek: "What has happened during this period is that their ratings have dropped phenomenally. Their popularity has plunged in Britain.
"They know when they appear that they are at war with the press here, it's rather like venturing into the lion's den now because you've got the public who are not supportive and you've got the press who are ferociously against them—and then you've also got the royal family where there's a rift."
It comes as it's said the Sussexes will not visit the Queen during her summer break at Balmoral – and have no plans to meet Her Mah during their UK trip.
Royal staff had been told to expect the couple and their kids after Her Majesty extended an olive branch – but the Sussexes are said to not be attending.
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- Louis Allwood
Queen Balmoral trip 'would have gotten off to a dud start' claims expert
According to Express.co.uk, Royal commentator Daniela Elser said: "News Her Majesty would not be enjoying her yearly face-to-face with Cruachan IV just tops off what has been a bit of a rotten start to her holiday.
"A holiday that is already shaping up to be something of a dud thanks to the machinations of Downing Street and her wayward family."
The Monarch also faces having to return to London from Scotland in September when she is expected to invite the winner of the Tory leadership race to form a Government.
Ms Elser quipped: "So much for a regal break huh?"
- Louis Allwood
Unknown if Harry will meet Charles during UK visit
Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next month in order to attend a series of charity events with his wife.
But will he take the time out his busy schedule to mend the rift with this father?
Currently is is unknown if Harry and Charles will meet next month, but they reportedly enjoyed their time together during the platinum jubilee.
The heir and wife Camilla are understood to have been “absolutely thrilled” to spend time with Harry, Meghan and their children as the nation celebrated.
- Louis Allwood
'Netflix will love' Sussexes future plans
Following reports that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are looking in to renew their vowels, one royal author has claimed that Netflix "will love" the idea.
Royal author Angela Levin said that Netflix "will love" the plans.
She tweeted: "I am sure Netflix will love it but I wonder how many family members will be invited."
- Louis Allwood
What is Samantha Markle suing Meghan for?
A trial for Markle v Markle has been set by a Florida judge.
The lawsuit came about after Meghan and Harry did their 2020 interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which Meghan said she felt like an “only child”, comments which Samantha claims caused her distress.
She’s also suing the duchess for comments made in a book, Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie, which was written by neither Sussexes but was informed by them.
Judge Holywell has set a date for October 2023.
- Louis Allwood
Lilibet and Archie to be given special ‘roles’
Lilibet and Archie are set to be handed special "roles" in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's upcoming ceremony.
The Sussexes are planning to renew their vows in a ceremony in America according to reports.
Speaking to Heat, a source reportedly said: "There’ll be roles for the kids and they’ll write their own vows.
"The grand plan is to turn it into a big family vacation that will also serve as a second honeymoon."
- Louis Allwood
Royal household strict tradition
The Royal Family has thousands of traditions, even involving cutlery!
This one dates back to Her Majesty's great-grandfather King Edward VII.
Thomas Blaikie in his book 'What A Thing To Say To The Queen' wrote: "There have been no fish knives in royal palaces since Edward VII denounced them as 'very common'."
- Louis Allwood
Prince Harry risks being viewed as a ‘traitor’ with bombshell memoir
Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir is set to release before the end of the year, and reports suggest that it will be an “intimate” picture of his life.
However, one royal expert believes this “intimate” approach could draw the ire of the Royal Family.
“If it’s going to be intimate, as he says, I fear he risks looking like a traitor to the Royal Family,” Angela Levin, who spent a year with Prince Harry as she wrote his biography, said.
“I think he is going to smash again. I don’t know why. Does he want to destroy his family?
“Does he feel so vengeful that he has to take yet another knock after Oprah and Finding Freedom?”
- Louis Allwood
Harry and Meghan face US rejection, as interest falls
Dan Wootton has asserted that US interest in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has all but dried up, as their royal links get “ever more distant.”
Speaking to MailOnline, Wootton said: “Much to their horror, the Sussexes are discovering that the US interest in them is decreasing, as their proximity to the Royal Family and Britain grows ever more distant.”
This comes just months after the couple agreed to a staggering £100m Netflix deal, in the hope of raising more funds.
- Louis Allwood
Meghan and Harry want to keep the Queen happy while on UK trip, expert claims
A royal expert has stated that the Sussexes are desperate not to upset the Queen during their visit to the UK next month.
Speaking to the mirror, royal commentator Ingrid Seward said: "Finding time to see Harry’s grandmother the Queen whether it be at Balmoral or Windsor Castle is important.
"She might be 96 and be suffering from mobility problems, but she is still in charge.
"There is no way the Sussexes would want to upset her and making the effort to travel to Scotland if the Queen is still in residence, would go down well."
- Louis Allwood
Kate and Federer team up for new charity initiative
Kate Middleton has always used her position as the Duchess of Cambridge to lift others up, and charity is a key part of that.
Her most recent charitable venture will see the Duchess team up with tennis legend Roger Federer on behalf of the Laver Cup.
All proceeds raised from tickets to the Laver Cup Open Practice Day will go toward Action for Children and the Lawn Tennis Association.
A statement by the Laver Cup said: "The Laver Cup is committed to supporting community initiatives impacting young people in each city it visits and the collaboration with Action for Children and the LTA was initiated by a recommendation from The Duchess.
"Her Royal Highness is passionate about supporting grassroots tennis and encouraging young people from all backgrounds to become involved in the sport."
- Louis Allwood
Charles launches £152 Penhaligon perfume
Prince Charles has launched his own perfume — costing £152 a bottle.
The Highgrove Bouquet Eau de Parfum boasts “notes of geranium, lavender and weeping lime”.
The Prince’s Foundation and perfume house Penhaligon’s have linked up to produce the scent — which was chosen by Charles, 73.
The packaging is made from 100 per cent recycled and recyclable paper.
The Highgrove website notes: “Highgrove Gardens and The Prince’s Foundation are pleased to announce a new collaboration with British perfume house Penhaligon’s to bring you the Highgrove Bouquet Eau De Parfum.
“Inspired by and created with HRH The Prince of Wales, this new scent pays homage to the magnificent fragrance of Highgrove Gardens in summer."
- Henry Moore
Royal Family has no plans to mark the anniversary of Lady Di's death
August 31 will mark the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's passing, but the Firm reportedly has no plans to commemorate the day.
Speaking to the Daily Express, royal expert Richard Palmer said: "It's interesting that I can remember after the tenth anniversary, a senior royal aide said to me [that] 'hopefully we can draw a line under it all now'.
"That really wasn't the case because people were still wanting to talk about her."
He added: "Unless there is some big surprise, which I am not aware of, I think we're not going to see the Royal Family do much at all to recognise what, in most cases, would be an important anniversary, 25 years on."
- Henry Moore
Meghan Markle updates LIVE
Catch all the latest news about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry here as they continue their life in America.
Royal fans are currently awaiting the release of Prince Harry’s tell all memoir, and the couple’s Netflix documentary, while the Queen continues to come back stronger from her mobility issues.
Stay tuned here for updates everyday!
- Henry Moore
Lady Louise receives her A-level results
The young royal is following in the footsteps of William and Kate after receiving her A-level results today.
Eighteen-year-old Lady Louise will be heading to St Andrews University in Scotland this September.
The Palace released a short statement following the announcement: “Having received her A Level results today, Lady Louise will start at St Andrews University in September to study English.”
- Henry Moore
Harry and Meghan's political careers off to false starts, expert claims
A royal expert has dismissed the Duke and Duchess's attempts to enter the world of US politics.
According to the Express, Royal expert Daniela Elser said: "Sadly, for two people who seem to truly care, there is not one issue, not one cause they have really moved the needle on since they embarked on this new life of theirs."
"The bottom line is Harry and Meghan have proven totally unsuccessful at making themselves matter in the corridors of power in Washington, New York, Silicon Valley or Los Angeles."
- Henry Moore
Prince Harry once wanted to be king, expert claims
In his youth, a young Prince Harry dreamed of being king, a royal expert has told the Express.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told the publication: “Diana never wanted Harry to feel like he was less than. She called him ‘Good King Harry’ for that reason.
"And when they were growing up, William would scoff at the idea of being king, but Prince Harry would say: ‘I’ll do it for you. I’ll be king.’
“Diana wanted him to feel like he was worthy of that.
“She loved that fire in Prince Harry. She loved that he was ambitious enough and so eager to take on such a role.”
- Henry Moore
The Sussexes are ‘no longer sizzlingly-hot property’ as Netflix deal hits a speed bump.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix in 2020 but are yet to have delivered any content.
Daniella Elser a royal commentator, blasted the couple in an op-ed for Australian publication News.com.au.
She pointed out that their approval rating has plunged since the Netflix deal was signed.
She said: “At the time the deal was announced, it seemed like the most obvious and logical pairing: Two of the most famous people in the world would worthily churn out documentaries or some such; in return; Netflix got to tout the fact that they had a real-life Duke and Duchess on their books.
“Harry and Meghan would get squillions; the company would reap the rewards of the PR coup of the decade.
“However, the royal duo are not exactly the sizzlingly-hot property they were back then now are they?”
- Henry Moore
Sussexes are 'venturing into the lion's den', expert claims
With Harry and Meghan set to return to the UK next month, a royal expert has suggested the public's reception may not be too kind.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Newsweek: "They know when they appear that they are at war with the press here it's rather like venturing into the lion's den now because you've got the public who are not supportive and you've got the press who are ferociously against them."
Reports suggest that the Duke of Sussex is unlikely to mend his rift with the Firm during his visit, with his focus firmly on his charitable commitments.
- Henry Moore
Prince Harry SLAMMED over security row
Prince Harry is currently embroiled in a row with the UK government over his royal security.
The Duke had his paid protection revoked when he quit the Royal Family and moved to the US.
Now, he argues that his family is unsafe without the service.
However, one royal expert has branded him “ridiculous” for getting involved in this conflict.
Royal expert Charles Rae said: “What amazes me is this is a guy who thinks Britain is one of the most dangerous countries in the world, yet he announces, practically a month before he’s coming over, [that] he’s coming over.
“It’s ridiculous.”
- Henry Moore
Harry and Meghan SNUB the Royal Family as couple renew vows
The Duke and Duchess are reportedly planning to renew their vows this summer, but are set to snub the Royal Family in the process.
Speaking to Heat, an insider claimed that only Meghan's mother will be invited to the ceremony.
The insider commented: "Meghan’s mum Doria will be on the list, but she’ll be the only family member.
"Then there will be a handful of their close US friends – like Katherine and David [Foster], Janina [Gavankar], possibly Priyanka and Nick Jonas – but, obviously, it’ll all depend on their schedules.
"There’ll be roles for the kids and they’ll write their own vows. The grand plan is to turn it into a big family vacation that will also serve as a second honeymoon.”
- Henry Moore
Meghan Markle updates LIVE
Catch all the latest news about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry here as they continue their life in America.
Royal fans are currently awaiting the release of Prince Harry’s tell all memoir, and the couple’s Netflix documentary, while the Queen continues to come back stronger from her mobility issues.
Stay tuned here for updates everyday!
- Henry Moore
Prince Harry visits Mozambique prior to UK return
Prince Harry is set to visit the UK in September, but before that, he has made his way to Mozambique, seemingly without Meghan Markle.
The royal donned a casual outfit, wearing some navy shorts and a cap.
Royals fans loved the snap, with one saying: “Aw gorgeous picture, love this for Harry, I’ve googled the place it looks unreal so much nature and beauty to see.”
- Louis Allwood
Kate & Will's move to Adelaide Cottage is 'strategic and significant'
Kate and Wills moving to Adelaide Cottage will show how the future monarchy will appear more "grounded and approachable", a body language expert has said.
Expert Darren Stanton said the move is both "significant and strategic" and will help the Firm to become more relatable as new monarchs ascend to the throne.
Speaking on behalf of Betfair, Mr Stanton said: "Kate and William downsizing to Adelaide Cottage would be a significant move and one that is consistent with the core values and beliefs the Royal couple have, as well as their characters.
"Although they recognise and embrace their roles as senior Royals, they have also shown a willingness to break away from tradition and protocol and conduct themselves in a more relatable and personable manner."
- Louis Allwood
Inside the key similarities Princess Anne shares with her daughter 2/2
Having celebrated her birthday earlier this week, the eyes of royal fans everywhere are on the Princess Royal.
With that in mind, body language expert Darren Stanton has taken a look at the key thing Anne shares with her daughter Zara.
Speaking to Betfair, he said: “Princess Anne comes over as being very strong in her personality and resilient and I feel has rubbed off on Zara.
“They share a great passion and love all things equestrian so I think that is at the heart of the relationship and when they are in public they match and mirror each other perfectly. It’s evident there’s a great synergy between the two.”
- Louis Allwood
Inside the key similarities Princess Anne shares with her daughter 1/2
Having celebrated her birthday earlier this week, the eyes of royal fans everywhere are on the Princess Royal.
With that in mind, body language expert Darren Stanton has taken a look at the key thing Anne shares with her daughter Zara.
Speaking to Betfair, he said: “I think Princess Anne‘s relationship with her daughter is quite interesting because Zara does not have a title and tends to be on the periphery of the Royal Family.
“With that said, she seems to have the same determined personality as Princess Anne, something we see in her successful equestrian pursuits.
“It’s been reported that Princess Anne is quite outspoken, that she will say what she thinks and does not offer lip service and I tend to think Zara is potentially the same way, that she will tend to do and say what she likes, within reason.”
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