THE Duchess of Sussex put the Royal family on trial in her new shock interview with The Cut, resulting in a swirl of controversy.
Meghan Markle recently spoke to New York based The Cut, where she made shock claims that members of the British public had called her and Prince Harry's two children the "N-word".
But Meghan's bombshell interview left many baffled, when sherevealed she'd taken steps to "forgive" the Royal Family for her "treatment" when part of the Firm – and comparing herself to Nelson Mandela.
And while her claims are yet to be substantiated, many have criticised her for using her royal title to secure interviews while also slamming the Firm.
Writing in the Telegraph, Allison Pearson said Meghan's "grievances grow ever bolder and more extravagant, floating free of any observable reality."
She said: "Clearly, it’s time the Sussexes lost their royal titles whose privileges they enjoy without the accompanying responsibilities and restraints."
Read our Meghan Markle blog below for the latest news & gossip…
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Meghan Markle's 'awful timing' in shock interview revelations
The Duchess of Sussex sent out two shockwaves this week, all before Wednesday, coinciding with the 25 anniversary of Princess Diana's death.
Her interview with The Cut has sparked multiple controversies, as well as her second podcast instalment with Mariah Carey.
Royal commentator Angela Levin slammed Meghan for choosing such an emotionally charged week to step directly into the limelight.
Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, she said: "Can I just say, all of us would agree and this is what really winds me up…
"[31 September] is 25 years since Princess Diana died, the tragedy that rocked the world, right? Her two sons left without a mother.
"You cannot convince me and say that yet again Meghan Markle's timing, don't tell me it is a coincidence, she wants the world to be talking about her instead of Diana, that is her problem."
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Feud with Prince Harry ‘saddens’ Charles, sources claim
In a recent interview with the American publication The Cut, Meghan Markle spoke of her husband’s deteriorating relationship with his father.
She said: “Harry said to me, ‘I lost my dad in this process,’ it doesn’t have to be the same for them as it was for me, but that’s his decision.”
A source told the Mirror that Prince Charles was “saddened” after hearing this and that the “Prince of Wales loves both his sons.”
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Archie is so excited when Meghan collects him from school
In a recent interview with The Cut, Alisson P. Davis revealed the moment Meghan picks her son up from the school gates.
Alisson joined Meghan Markle for the school pick up
In superfluous description, she states: "Somehow Archie knows his mother is at the gate of his preschool before the teacher even throws it open to set him free.
"He’s so excited to see her, repeating 'Momma, Momma, Momma' in his little voice, as he runs toward her that he leaves his lunchbox behind on the ground.
"She scoops him up in a big hug so full of genuine emotion that both close their eyes."
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle accused of 'playing social media liberals for fools'
A commentator said that the content they produce is "rubbish".
Dan Hodges gave his two cents: "It’s actually quite funny how Meghan and Harry keep playing social media liberals for fools.
"They know they can come up with any old rubbish, and liberal opinion will have their backs."
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Meghan's 'coming from a place of privilege' in race discussion
Don Lemon is "shocked" over Meghan's claims that she was never seen as a "black woman" before she was thrust into the limelight.
Despite Meghan Markle having a black mother, she said she only recently "understood what it’s like to be a black woman."
She made the admissions in her Archetypes podcast, while discussing her upbringing with Mariah Carey, who is also mixed.
The CNN anchor told his fellow co-hosts: "It is a bit shocking that at 30-some years of age, she is just understanding what it’s like to be a Black woman in America."
He said: "'In some ways, she’s saying that she had privilege and so therefore it didn’t apply to her because it never happened to her. Right?"
"I think it’s an eye-opening podcast and I commend Meghan Markle for going there," he continued.
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Mandela's grandson slams Meghan's wedding celebration claims
Meghan Markle told US based publication, The Cut, how a South African actor told her people "rejoiced in the streets" for her wedding.
She claimed the actor compared her wedding to Prince Harry to the day Nelson Mandela was freed from decades in prison.
Zwelivelile Mandela, was quick to comment on the claims, telling the Mail Online: "Nelson Mandela's release from jail was the culmination of nearly 350 years of struggle in which generations of our people paid with their lives.
"It can never be compared to the celebration of someone's wedding."
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
Meghan’s political career off to a bad start as Nancy Pelosi’s team ‘laughs’ at White House ambitions
The Duchess of Sussex has always been vocal about the issues she holds dear to her heart, leading many to believe that she would one day enter the world of American politics.
According to the Telegraph, Meghan has gone as far as to write letters to senior US politicians.
However, the publication claims these letters did not go down well in the United States’ highest office.
A source told the Telegraph: “We rang Nancy Pelosi’s office to see if they wanted to respond [to the letters] and they just laughed.”
Not the best start to Meghan’s political career.
The source added: “She’s not being taken seriously by Washington at all. She’s not Michelle Obama – she doesn’t have that pedigree so where does she fit in?”
- Lauren Cole-Lomas
South African actor confused over Meghan's Nelson Mandela comments
Meghan Markle recently told The Cut that a South African actor compared her marriage to Prince Harry to Nelson Mandela's freedom.
She told the US publication that the unnamed actor said people were celebrating her wedding in the streets, the same way they celebrated Mandela's freedom from decades in prison.
According to The Times, Dr John Kani said Meghan had made a "faux pas" even stating that her wedding was "no big deal" in South Africa.
- Joseph Gamp
‘Women who marry’ into the Royal family ‘treated like throwaways’
Laura Hampson from the Independent marks Princess Diana’s death by questioning the treatment of women marrying into the family.
The journalist wrote: “By her own admission, Diana spent her time as a royal feeling like an outsider – despite being a friend of the family who’d been orbiting the royals since birth.”
She draw comparisons to Sarah Ferguson, who married Prince Andrew, who was left to “fare” the “public scrutiny” on her own after their 1992 separation.
“More recently we have seen the pattern repeat itself once more with the Duchess of Sussex,” Laura wrote.
Laura added: “Unless you are born royal, it seems that The Firm is unwilling to truly help or prepare any outsider that marries into it.
“Speaking to Bashir, Diana said she was told that public interest in her would wane once the wedding was over. But it didn’t.”
Diana was famously quoted saying: “I seemed to be on the front of a newspaper every single day, which is an isolating experience, and the higher the media put you, place you, is the bigger the drop.
“I was very daunted because as far as I was concerned I was a fat, chubby, 20-year-old, and I couldn’t understand the level of interest…
“No one sat me down with a piece of paper and said: ‘This is what is expected of you’.”
- Henry Moore
Meghan discusses being mixed-race while dating Prince Harry in new podcast
In the second episode of Meghan Markle’s explosive new podcast, Archetypes, the Duchess discussed her experiences as a mixed-race woman in the Royal Family.
Speaking to pop icon Mariah Carey, she said: “I think for us, it’s very different because we’re light skinned. You’re not treated as a black woman. You’re not treated as a white woman. You sort of fit in between.
“I mean, if there’s any time in my life that it’s been more focused on my race, it’s only once I started dating my husband.
“Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a black woman. Because up until then, I had been treated like a mixed woman. And things really shifted.”
- Henry Moore
Meghan & Harry updates live!
Check for new updates on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex here at The Sun.
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!
- Louis Allwood
Meg slammed by Nelson Mandela's grandson
THE grandson of Nelson Mandela has slammed Meghan Markle for sensationally comparing herself to the freedom fighter.
The Duchess of Sussex made the connection during her tell-all interview with American publication The Cut.
Meghan said a cast member from South Africa told her they had celebrated when she tied the knot with Prince Harry.
She revealed: “He said, ‘I just need you to know: When you married into this family, we rejoiced in the streets the same we did when Mandela was freed from prison.’ ”
But now, Mandela's grandson, Zwelivelile 'Mandla' Mandela, has slammed the comment, calling it "surprising."
Speaking to MailOnline, he said: "Madiba's celebration was based on overcoming 350 years of colonialism with 60 years of a brutal apartheid regime in South Africa.
"So it cannot be equated to as the same."
- Louis Allwood
'Women who marry' into the Royal family 'treated like throwaways'
Laura Hampson from the Independent marks Princess Diana's death by questioning the treatment of women marrying into the family.
The journalist wrote: "By her own admission, Diana spent her time as a royal feeling like an outsider – despite being a friend of the family who’d been orbiting the royals since birth."
She draw comparisons to Sarah Ferguson, who married Prince Andrew, who was left to "fare" the "public scrutiny" on her own after their 1992 separation.
"More recently we have seen the pattern repeat itself once more with the Duchess of Sussex," Laura wrote.
Laura added: "Unless you are born royal, it seems that The Firm is unwilling to truly help or prepare any outsider that marries into it.
"Speaking to Bashir, Diana said she was told that public interest in her would wane once the wedding was over. But it didn’t."
Diana was famously quoted saying: "I seemed to be on the front of a newspaper every single day, which is an isolating experience, and the higher the media put you, place you, is the bigger the drop.
"I was very daunted because as far as I was concerned I was a fat, chubby, 20-year-old, and I couldn’t understand the level of interest…
"No one sat me down with a piece of paper and said: ‘This is what is expected of you'."
- Louis Allwood
Meghan Markle’s half sister hits out at sibling’s ‘odd and breathy’ podcast
Samantha Markle, who is currently suing her younger sister, gave her two cents on Meghan’s brand new podcast, Archetypes.
The two sisters have had a very rocky relationship over the years, resulting in a very nasty law suit.
Elder sister Samantha claimed that when Meghan told Oprah she “felt like an only child” that she was damaging Samantha’s reputation.
Speaking with Dan Wootton’s GB News, Samantha said Meghan’s voice was “‘odd and breathy,” and rolled her eyes.
- Louis Allwood
Queen WILL appoint Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak as the next PM in Balmoral
The Queen will formally appoint the next Prime Minister at Balmoral in a historic first, Buckingham Palace confirmed.
To save the 96-year-old monarch travelling back to London with her ongoing mobility issues, either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will become Britain's new premier in Scotland on September 6.
Boris Johnson will also make the 1,000-mile round trip to resign as PM next Tuesday, before his successor has an audience with Her Majesty.
It is understood the decision to have the "kissing of the hands" ceremony at Balmoral was taken now to provide certainty to the PM's diary and prevent a last-minute change of plans.
The Sun revealed last week that royal officials were drawing up plans for the meetings to happen at the Queen's Scottish estate.
It is the first time in living memory the so-called kissing of the hands happens outside London or Windsor.
It is understood when the Queen arrived in Scotland last month for her ten-week holiday she had hoped to make the journey south when the PM is appointed.
The Tory leadership winner will be revealed on September 5 before travelling up to the Highlands the following day.
- Louis Allwood
Meghan Markle faces criticism
Meghan Markle has faced heavy criticism following her recent interview that was published this week.
One commentator has said the Duchess is "one of the most destructive characters" in the modern royal family.
Taking to Twitter, commentator Nile Gardiner, said: "The sheer arrogance of Meghan Markle is breathtaking.
"One of the most destructive characters in modern Royal history."
- Louis Allwood
Meghan & Harry updates live!
Check for new updates on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex here at The Sun.
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!
- Louis Allwood
Meghan's political career off to a bad start as Nancy Pelosi's team 'laughs' at White House ambitions
The Duchess of Sussex has always been vocal about the issues she holds dear to her heart, leading many to believe that she would one day enter the world of American politics.
According to the Telegraph, Meghan has gone as far as to write letters to senior US politicians.
However, the publication claims these letters did not go down well in the United States' highest office.
A source told the Telegraph: "We rang Nancy Pelosi’s office to see if they wanted to respond [to the letters] and they just laughed."
Not the best start to Meghan's political career.
The source added: “She’s not being taken seriously by Washington at all. She’s not Michelle Obama – she doesn’t have that pedigree so where does she fit in?”
- Louis Allwood
Princess Diana plays an 'integral' role in Prince William's everyday life
Wednesday marked the 25th anniversary of Lady Diana Spencer's tragic passing which saw her leave behind two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
While his mother may be gone, a body language expert has highlighted how Prince William is carrying his mother's memory in his everyday life.
Darren Stanton told Betfair Casino: “William is the eldest brother and heir to the throne and it’s clear from the way he carries himself that Diana plays an important and integral part in his life every day.
"Diana’s core values are compassion, humility and the ability to show love to those less fortunate – William has definitely inherited many of Diana’s character traits.
"From his humanitarian work, it’s clear he’s not afraid to get his hands quite dirty and we often see the empathy he has for others during his Royal engagements. He interacts with the public much like his mother did – often breaking protocol to greet crowds in a more tactile manner."
- Louis Allwood
Feud with Prince Harry 'saddens' Charles, sources claim
In a recent interview with the American publication The Cut, Meghan Markle spoke of her husband's deteriorating relationship with his father.
She said: "Harry said to me, 'I lost my dad in this process,' it doesn't have to be the same for them as it was for me, but that's his decision."
A source told the Mirror that Prince Charles was "saddened" after hearing this and that the "Prince of Wales loves both his sons."
- Louis Allwood
Meghan discusses being mixed-race while dating Prince Harry in new podcast
In the second episode of Meghan Markle's explosive new podcast, Archetypes, the Duchess discussed her experiences as a mixed-race woman in the Royal Family.
Speaking to pop icon Mariah Carey, she said: "I think for us, it's very different because we're light skinned. You're not treated as a black woman. You're not treated as a white woman. You sort of fit in between.
"I mean, if there's any time in my life that it's been more focused on my race, it's only once I started dating my husband.
"Then I started to understand what it was like to be treated like a black woman. Because up until then, I had been treated like a mixed woman. And things really shifted."
- Louis Allwood
The key trait Prince Harry shares with his mother Diana
The Duke of Sussex and his mother Princess Diana share one key trait, according to body language expert Darren Stanton.
Examining the mother and son, Stanton highlighted that both always chose to follow their "gut instinct."
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Stanton said: "Harry wears his heart very much on his sleeve and when it comes to Diana, you can tell to this day that she is still instrumental in his well-being.
“A similar trait they both share is kinaesthetics, which means you tend to follow your gut instinct and you’re able to connect with others quickly and deeply.
"If you were to split a screen and have images of Diana and Harry during appearances they have made, you’ll noticed both tend to always position themselves at the same level of those they are talking to, even if that means kneeling or sitting down, and they are very tactile with those they are interacting with.”
- Louis Allwood
Frogmore Cottage remained 'untouched' since Meghan and Harry left
After leaving the Windsor residence to move to Canada in 2020, much of the Sussex's belongings were left behind.
Speaking to The Cut magazine, Meghan Markle told Alisson P Davis that a lot of their belongings had been left behind.
Alisson said: "While there, Meghan had quietly seen to more personal matters, slipping back into their former residence, Frogmore Cottage, to pack up their belongings.
"The cottage is still theirs and has remained mostly untouched since they left."
The Sussexes will use the Cottage when they make their visit to the UK as they host their One Young World summit on 5 September.
- Louis Allwood
Prince Harry & Meghan have 'no way back'
A royal commentator has claimed that Harry and Meghan have "burnt bridges" with Prince Charles.
Russell Myers said Prince Charles had "offered them an olive branch on several occasions; ‘come and stay at my house, worried about security' – and I think the bridges are already burned – there will be absolutely no way back from them."
- Louis Allwood
Where is the Althorp Estate?
The Althorp Estate can be found in the district of Daventry, in Northamptonshire.
Its name comes from the parish of Althorp, which makes up the 13,000 acre estate, six miles by road from the town of Northampton.
Princess Diana's family, the Spencers, has owned the Althorp Estate for over 500 years, with Diana calling the estate home before her marriage to Prince Charles.
The estate includes a Grade I listed stately home, along with 50 square kilometres of woodland, cottages and farms in the surrounding area.
Princess Diana's grave is located on an island in the middle of an ornamental lake on the estate, which was chosen to defend the late princess' remains from ghouls.
A memorial for visitors can be found across from the lake, where well-wishers can leave flowers as a tribute to the much-loved princess.
Source: Read Full Article
