PRINCE Harry was left “incensed” after aides stepped in to block a private meeting with the Queen to discuss Megxit, an author has claimed.
The Duke sent an email to now King Charles explaining he and wife Meghan Markle were unhappy – and Royal life was "not working for them", according to royal author Valentine Low.
In an excerpt from her book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown – published today in The Times – Low claims Harry was under the impression such a decision could simply be “sorted out by email”.
According to the book, he was “incensed”, believing this to be untrue and that it was the courtiers who had intercepted such a meeting, because they feared it was “an attempt to pick the Queen off” before more formal talks with the wider family commenced.
“There was a danger that a private conversation could be interpreted very differently by two people,” a royal source claimed.
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- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Public grow tired of Meghan criticism
Meghan and Harry attended the Queen's funeral, and Harry was involved in the processions and vigils that took place.
Despite playing the same parts as other royal partners and taking a backseat role, Meghan still faced criticism, and members of the public are growing tired of it.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Harry gets no call about grandmother's death
Harry was reportedly called in the morning by his father to inform him the Queen had taken a turn for the worse.
Meghan and Harry were already in the UK for a mini European tour that would see them visit events for some of their chosen charities.
It's reported that upon receiving the call from King Charles in the morning of 8 September, Harry got on a flight to Balmoral, but learned of the death of the Queen en route, via news reports.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Who made it for the Queen's death?
It's reported that the Queen took a turn for a worse on 8 September.
Close members of the family received a call to say to come up to Balmoral because the 96-year-old didn't have long left.
Prince William, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward along with his wife, Sophie, flew up to Balmoral to be by the Queen's side when she died.
Unfortunately, they didn't make it in time. Charles and Anne were the only ones to be there with the Queen when she eventually died.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
How much did the Queen's funeral cost?
No British monarch has died for 70 years so it was difficult to estimate how much the funeral would cost ahead of it.
It's said the funeral cost something between £8m and £20m.
Many British people are worrying about how they will pay for food and energy as the cost of living goes up.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
William FA presidency called into question
The heir to the throne was made president of the FA in 2006.
Now that the prince is Prince of Wales, questions are being asked about his role as FA president.
Known to be an Aston Villa fan, the ceremonial role has come under criticism as the England men team are expected to play the Welsh men's team at this year's World Cup game.
William is thought to be a fan of the England men's team.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Prince of Wales attempts to be normal
William got the title, Prince of Wales, after his grandmother died.
The Queen's death has resulted in Charles becoming King, meaning Prince William is now the Prince of Wales.
Over the Summer, William was praised and criticised for embracing members of the Lioness squad as they won the Euros. Former royal butler Grant Harrold told OK at the time: "Historically, there was a rule with royals that you could look but you couldn’t touch.
"That was a lot to do with the mystique surrounding the family but also for security reasons, too. I think William and the other younger royals have realised that they can’t get away with being aloof."
Now that he's Prince of Wales, questions have been raised round whether he'll be able to keep it up.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Meghan and the new King
Charles and Meghan reportedly had a great relationship before.
The now King Charles III walked Meghan part-way down the aisle when she and Harry wed in 2018 as her own father was unable to make the ceremony.
It's reported that Meghan requested a meeting with Charles before heading back to the US from the UK, where they were for the Queen's funeral.
It's not clear whether or not the meeting took place.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
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- Joseph Gamp
Harry 'rushing to refine elements of his new book' say sources
Prince Harry wants to "refine" sections of his new book- but it might be too late.
The Sun's Matt Wilkinson writes how sources claim Harry may fear parts will be deemed insensitive so soon after the Queen's death and his dad Charles taking the throne.
It also emerged he got an advance of around £17.5million ($20million) for the "wholly truthful" memoir part of a £35million four-book deal.
Harry, 38, who has launched a series of verbal assaults on his family, has contacted publishers but the book has already been signed off and is expected to be on sale by the end of the year.
It comes amid claims Penguin Random House demanded the first draft be improved.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: "The publishers paid $20million up front because they knew whatever was written would be huge for sales and exposure all around the world.
"But the first draft they received was disappointing as it was a bit too emotional and focused far more on mental health issues than they wanted.
"Eventually, the final draft has been finished and signed off and a lot of money and energy has been spent to make sure it comes out this year.
"But Harry has thrown a spanner in the works as he is desperate to get it refined in the light of the Queen's death, her funeral and his father Charles taking the throne.
"There may be things which might not look so good if they come out so soon after the Queen's death and his dad becoming King.
"He wants sections changed. It's not a total rewrite by any means. He desperately wants to make changes. But it might be too late."
- Joseph Gamp
Charles 'should consider opening Balmoral to the public' says SNP
King Charles III should seriously consider opening Balmoral to the public all year round, says the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford.
The Aberdeenshire estate, where the late Queen died, usually opens from April to July before the Royal Family arrive for a summer break.
Only half of its £3million yearly running costs are met through tourism activities.
Mr Blackford said: "Making it a year-round visitor attraction would provide a massive boost to the local economy.
"It would also help Balmoral pay its way."
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
The Palace aide ‘shouted at’ by Meghan & Prince Harry speaks out
An anonymous source told Valentine Low about their upsetting experience working for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
In an excerpt of Valentine’s new book, Valentine Low, author of Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, published by The Times, the shocking details have been revealed.
A worker quoted: “Every 10 minutes I had to go outside to be screamed at by her [Meghan] and Harry”.
“It was ‘I can’t believe you’ve done this. You’ve let me down. What were you thinking?'”.
Meghan has always denied any bullying of staff.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Prince Harry ‘desperate’ to make ‘late changes’ to tell all book
The Duke of Sussexes £17 million book is due towards the end of the year, but is claimed to be having second thoughts about his book.
Fears that the upcoming book “might not look so good”, so soon after the Queen’s death have led to what could be major changes.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Harry has thrown a spanner in the works as he is desperate to get it refined in the light of the Queen’s death, her funeral and his father Charles taking the throne.
“There may be things which might not look so good if they come out so soon after the Queen’s death and his dad becoming King.”
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- Lauren Cole-Lomas
THE CROWN season five to air this November
It has been announced that the next season of The Crown will go live on 9 November.
Imelda Staunton, who is set to play the Queen in the next season, has a special message for fans.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
The King ‘dismayed’ when Queen’s aide was allowed to write books about the family
It has been claimed that King Charles was disappointed in the decision to allow Angel Kelly to write books about her life and work with the Monarch.
Angela was the Queen’s dresser, the two are thought to have had a close bond, and the Queen granted Angela permission to write books about the Royals.
Richard Kay, Daily Mail editor, wrote: “Charles was dismayed when Miss Kelly, now a 70-year-old grandmother, was unusually granted permission to author a series of books about her life with the Queen, which were billed as providing a unique insight into the ‘true and lasting connection’ between the two women.”
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
King Charles still deciding over Archie and Lilibet’s titles
It was expected that Prince Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, would receive titles after the King ascended to the throne.
However, a quick Google search reveals that Prince Harry and Meghan’s children are still known as “Master” and “Miss”.
The Times royal editor, Roya Nikkhah, said the delay in confirmation over the children’s titles is “heightening tensions”.
A spokesperson confirmed with The Times: “The King is focused on the mourning period.
“It’s unlikely you’ll know other titles during that period. I’m sure at some point there will be discussions.”
Despite this statement, The Cambridge’s automatically became The Wales’s as Prince William became the Prince of Wales, and Kate became the Princess of Wales.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Prince Harry wouldn’t speak to his brother before Megxit
It has been claimed that the Duke of Sussex wouldn’t speak with Prince William in case his plans to leave were “leaked”.
It was revealed in an excerpt from Courtiers: the Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Valentine Low in the Times that the Prince was suspicious of his brother.
“He was so concerned that William’s team would leak the visit to the press that he would rather they did not come than risk it getting into the papers,” says Valentine Low’s book.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Prince William ‘can’t forgive’ his brother, Prince Harry, claims author
In an excerpt from Katie Nicholl’s most recent royal book, she claimed Prince William is unable to find it in his heart to forgive his younger brother.
The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown, Katie’s new book, had an excerpt published in Vanity Fair.
Katie told Dan Wootton on Thursday night: “William simply can’t forgive [Harry], not just for his behavior and what he’s done and how he’s done it, but look at how much now rests on William,” Nicholl explained.
“He always thought Harry would be his wingman. Now he’s doing it on his own. Thank goodness he’s got Kate by his side.”
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Meghan complained about not getting paid tours, claims book
A shocking new book about Prince Harry reveals that Meghan moaned about not getting paid for royal engagements.
The book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, states that the Duchess complained about a 2018 tour to Australia, which she also did not receive any income for.
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- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Sources dispute that Royals tried to contact Harry over Queen’s death
Royal sources told Page Six that no one tried to contact Prince Harry over the Queen’s death.
The Duke found out about her passing on the news as a result.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
This is what Meghan told a stressed out aide, bringing her to tears
An explosive new book claims Meghan Markle brought one aide to tears.
According to Courtiers: the Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Times reporter Valentine Low, the Duchess attended a meeting, and she was verbally brutal towards one female member of staff over plans for her wedding to Prince Harry.
She said: “Don’t worry. If there was literally anyone else I could ask to do this, I would be asking them instead of you.”
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- Lauren Cole-Lomas
‘Storm about to break’ between Sussexes and Royal Family
A Sky News host has said she feels the Royal Family are “opposed to reconciliation” with Meghan and Prince Harry.
Daisy Cousens told Sky News: “After lavishing Prince William and Catherine with praise and listing their titles, the King gave but a brief mention of his second son and daughter-in-law, sans honorifics,” she said.
“This is a far cry from the Queen stating that they would ‘always be much loved family members’, in response to their whiney but vicious Oprah interview.
“Her Late Majesty the Queen likely was the buffer between Meghan, Harry, and the rest of the Royals, who are no doubt quietly seething at the slings and arrows the prodigal prince and his malcontent Markle have repeatedly hurled at them.
“Without the Queen’s steady leadership keeping the skies as clear as possible, it may be that a giant storm is about to break.”
- Henry Moore
Meghan 'thought she would be the Beyoncé of the UK', bombshell book claims
Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, written by Valentine Low, claims that the Duchess of Sussex believed she would one day become as famous as the iconic pop star.
In the explosive new book, a palace aide claims: “I think Meghan thought she was going to be the Beyoncé of the UK.
"Being part of the royal family would give her that kudos.
"Whereas what she discovered was that there were so many rules that were so ridiculous that she couldn’t even do the things that she could do as a private individual, which is tough.
"It just required the decision-makers to sit around a table and say, ‘OK, what are we going to do about this? What do you need to feel better? And what can we give?’ "
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- Henry Moore
Prince William ‘can’t forgive’ his brother, Prince Harry, claims author
In an excerpt from Katie Nicholl’s most recent royal book, she claimed Prince William is unable to find it in his heart to forgive his younger brother.
Katie told Dan Wootton on Thursday night: “William simply can’t forgive [Harry], not just for his behaviour and what he’s done and how he’s done it, but look at how much now rests on William."
“He always thought Harry would be his wingman. Now he’s doing it on his own. Thank goodness he’s got Kate by his side.”
- Henry Moore
Her Majesty was 'surprised' when Meghan wore a white dress to her wedding
In a new book, written by royal author Katie Nicholl, it has been claimed that the Queen was somewhat shocked to see Meghan in a white dress on her wedding day.
"The Queen was surprised that Meghan wore pure white on her wedding day.
"Perhaps it's a generational thing, but she believes if you've been married before, you wear off-white on your wedding day, which is what the Duchess of Cornwall did."
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- Henry Moore
Harry and Meghan 'wanted to move to Windsor' before royal fallout
The New Royals by Kate Nichols claims that Harry and Meghan had their eyes set on Windsor castle, before being given Frogmore Cottage.
The Queen saw this as a "generous gesture", an extract from the book, published by MailOnline, says.
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