Meghan co-wrote Harry's Diana statue unveiling speech, royal expert claims (2024)

30th Jun 2021, 13:20By Louis Allwood

MEGHAN MARKLE’S PAL JESSICA MULRONEY SHARES CRYPTIC POST ABOUT ‘LOSING FRIENDS & FINDING BETTER ONES’

MEGHAN Markle’s friend Jessica Mulroney has shared a cryptic post about “losing friends and finding better ones”, months after her racist bullying claims.

The stylist’s friendship with the duch*ess of Sussex was said to be on the rocks after Jessica came under fire for using her “white privilege” against a black social media influencer.

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30th Jun 2021, 13:10By Louis Allwood

HOW PRINCE WILLIAM’S ‘SECOND MUM’ CAROLE MIDDLETON ‘PROTECTED’ HIM

She has provided a solid, stabilising foundation for Prince William and Kate Middleton since they married in 2011.

And, Carole Middleton’s matriarchal influence on the Duke of Cambridge, 39, will take on a poignancy this week as he unveils a statue to commemorate what would have been his late mother Princess Diana’s 60th birthday.

Insiders believe Carole, 66, a former BA flight attendant turned multi-millionaire businesswoman has acted as a “second mum” to William, bringing “a real sense of normality amid any chaos.”

He was just 15 when Diana died in a car crash, just a year after her divorce from Prince Charles.

30th Jun 2021, 13:00By Louis Allwood

MORE ON JULY 1 UNVEILING OF PRINCESS DI STATUE

Thursday's statue unveiling will take place in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace where Diana, Princess of Wales lived.

Now home to Prince William and his family, the service will be a small event with him, Prince Harry, Diana's close family and the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley among the few attending.

William will take his wife Kate and their three children George, Charlotte and Louis, for a private viewing of the statue before its official unveiling as they will not be present on the day, July 1.

Almost a quarter of a century since her death, Diana continues to captivate.

30th Jun 2021, 12:50By Louis Allwood

PRINCE GEORGE ‘CONFIDENCE GROWN’

Prince George, 7, gave joy to fans yesterday when he made an appearance at England’s last 16 game against Germany last night.

But one thing that stood out to many is how well he was behaved and how he seems to have grown in confidence.

Body language expert and author Judi James told the express: “By placing George in between them and then flanking him at the kind of distance you would normally reserve for an adult, Kate and William showed how George is growing in confidence and also how confident they are in his ability to behave well at a huge public event.

“His suit and tie looked like an intentional gesture to suggest he would be a great testament to his dad’s careful induction into royal life.”

30th Jun 2021, 12:40By Louis Allwood

QUEEN TO HOLD AUDIENCE WITH ANGELA MERKEL

30th Jun 2021, 12:30By Louis Allwood

PRINCES WILLIAM AND HARRY ‘WILL MEET IN PRIVATE AT SMALL FAMILY GATHERING TO MEND RIFT AFTER DIANA STATUE UNVEILING’

The brothers are set to put aside their differences to join a small family gathering after Thursday's event in Kensington Gardens.

The “beautiful” and “informal” statue will be revealed on what would have beenDiana’s60th birthday.

Sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley - famous for his depiction of the Queen on Britishcoins - designed the effigy, which will reflect the late princess's youthful and playful nature,The Telegraph reports.

A source told The Telegraph: “It is not in any way austere or imperious.

“Both brothers wanted to ensure that the artwork is something that really resonates with the public.

"It’s absolutely charming and such a fitting tribute.”

30th Jun 2021, 12:20By Louis Allwood

FORD ESCORT THAT PRINCE CHARLES GIFTED PRINCESS DIANA AS ENGAGEMENT GIFT SELLS FOR £47,000 AT AUCTION

The silver Mark 3 1.6 Ghia was used bythe princessuntil August 1982, shortly afterPrince Williamwas born.

The car, with 83,000 miles on the clock, has its original registration WEV 297W, silver paint, blue velour upholstery and even the radio.

Diana was regularly photographed driving it and sat in it to watchCharlesplay polo.

Owner Tina Kirkpatrick, who had the vehicle for 20 years, kept the car’s history secret from residents in her village in Hertfordshire.

She said: “People asked me why I had it and I’d tell them it was my first car I passed my test in.”

30th Jun 2021, 12:10By Louis Allwood

PRINCE HARRY TO BE SURPRISE GUEST AT SECRET CHARITY BASH TODAY

The Duke of Sussex, 36, is isolating atFrogmore Cottagebefore tomorrow’s unveiling of Princess Diana’s statue.

But he landed in London on Fridayso he can leave his quarantine 24 hours earlier and attend today’s hush-hush event as a surprise guest.

A source said: “Organisers have moved Heaven and Earth to make this happen. It’s been carefully choreographed.”

“It’s an incredibly important day for him and the organisers want to make it as successful as possible.”

30th Jun 2021, 12:00By Louis Allwood

WILLIAM AND HARRY FEUD COMPARED TO DIANA AND CHARLES 'UNCOMFORTABLE' RELATIONSHIP

Former royal chef, Darren McGrady, has had his say on the brothers feud, revealing on twitter that the princes situation is similar to that of their parents.

30th Jun 2021, 11:50By Louis Allwood

MEGHAN ‘STICKING TO HER GUNS’

Harry is back to make a mends with the Royal family, however a Royal biographer claims Meghan is the one ‘sticking to her guns on the issue’.

Speaking to Newsweek Mr Lacey said he believes that Harry is the only one who may be ready to admit mistakes for the way he has gone about making digs to the firm.

However, apologies may not be reciprocated becauseWilliam and Kate may feel ‘vindicated’ in havingdoubts about Harry’s relationship.

He said: ‘On one side we’ve got William who doesn’t seem prepared to concede anything and on the other side friends have told me that Harry wouldn’t mind reconciling and then it’s Meghan who is sticking to her guns on this issue.

30th Jun 2021, 11:40By Louis Allwood

WATCH: PRINCE GEORGE JOINS WILLIAM AND KATE AT WEMBLEY FOR ENGLAND V GERMANY

30th Jun 2021, 11:30By Louis Allwood

MEGHAN’S ‘TONE DEAF’ (Continued...)

However, on the same day, Meghan appeared in a surprise video for CNN’s Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.

She said: “In the face of this devastating reality, we also saw the power of the human spirit and the remarkable ways that communities respond in challenging times.”

A keen royal watcher was quick to point out the timing of these two announcements on Twitter.

The account tweeted: “I’m so perplexed by the timing of this announcement.

“It completely overshadows her CNN appearance (which was good!) by highlighting as an investor in what is a luxury wellness brand.”

30th Jun 2021, 11:20By Louis Allwood

MEGHAN'S 'TONE DEAF'

Meghan has been called out by a fan for making two contradicting announcements about what work she would be focusing on now shes left the firm.

Meghan told US magazine Fortune: “I’m proud to invest in Hannah’s commitment to sourcing ethical ingredients and creating a product that I personally love and has a holistic approach to wellness.”

The company sells four different types of instant lattes which sell for £20 along with a milk frother and travel mug.

30th Jun 2021, 11:10By Louis Allwood

HARRY'S NOD TO WILLIAM (CONTINUED...)

In the video message, a beaming Harry pays tribute to young people living compassionately, saying: "Later this week my brother and I are recognising what would have been our mum's 60th birthday, and she will be so proud of you all for living an authentic life, with purpose and with compassion for others."

William and Harry will stand side-by-side on Thursday for the service to mark Diana's 60th birthday.

The nod to William comes despite claims the relationship between the royal brothers has worsened after Harry and Meghan unleashed a string of bombshell claims about the Royal Family.

30th Jun 2021, 11:00By Louis Allwood

PRINCE HARRY GIVES NOD TO BROTHER WILLIAM DESPITE RIFT AS HE REMEMBERS MUM PRINCESS DIANA FOR ‘LIVING WITH COMPASSION’

PRINCE Harry has today given a nod to William despite the brothers' rift as he praised his mum for living "authentically with purpose".

TheDuke of Sussexhas flown to the UK for a special event to mark what would have been Princess Diana's 60th birthday - the second time he has returned home after quitting the Royal Family.

Prince Harry was filmed speaking about The Diana Award, which honours young people who work to improve the lives of others.

The award is a prestigious accolade aimed at young people aged between nine and 25 for their social action or humanitarian work, and it's named afterDiana.

It's unclear where the video was filmed asHarry has been self-isolating at Frogmore Cottagesince landing at Heathrow last week.

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30th Jun 2021, 10:50By Louis Allwood

WATCH: PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE 'WANT MONEY FOR DOING LITTLE IN RETURN', SAYS ROYAL EXPERT

30th Jun 2021, 10:40By Louis Allwood

'LEAKS FROM BOTH SIDES'

Members of the royal family 'will be careful what they say to Prince Harry' according to a Royal expert following how quickly conversations have been leaked in the past.

Royal author, Marlene Koening, told the Daily Star, that Prince William may invite Harry back to his home following the unveiling of their mothers statue.

She said: 'I'm sure there will be leaks from both sides, as there are want to be and I think certainly family members will be careful in what they say to him but I think that would be best. Put it down on a family level.'

30th Jun 2021, 10:40By Louis Allwood

PRINCE WILLIAM ‘WILL SHOW PRINCESS DIANA’S STATUE TO KIDS GEORGE, CHARLOTTE AND LOUIS’ BEFORE SERVICE WITH HARRY

Prince William will show his children the statue of Princess Diana ahead of its official unveiling on Thursday, it has been reported.

The Duke of Cambridge is expected to pay a private visit to the statue in Kensington Palace alongside wife Kate and Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

According to theTelegraph, the Cambridges are expected to view the statue in its final position with William keen for his family to share a moment of reflection before its unveiling.

The statue was delivered to Kensington Palace this weekend and has been placed on a pedestal overlooking the Sunken Garden, the newspaper reported.

It has been locked inside a green wooden box, hidden from public view, ahead of the ceremony.

30th Jun 2021, 10:30By Louis Allwood

DESIGN OF DIANA STATUS HAS BEEN KEPT A CLOSELY GUARDED SECRET

The design of the Diana statue, which was installed in the palace’s Sunken Gardens last week, has been kept a closely guarded secret.

Sources have told The Telegraph it will depict a “youthful” Diana.

The Princess Of Wales was 36 when she died in a car crash in Paris in August, 1997.

Diana’s brother Earl Spencer and sisters Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, are expected to attend Thursday’s unveiling, it’s reported.

But the Queen will not be among the handful of guests at the ceremony, andwill instead be heading to Scotland. William andHarryhave reportedly spent months working on the design and have even advised Rank-Broadley on the statue’s nose.

30th Jun 2021, 10:20By Louis Allwood

WILLIAM REFERRED TO MEGHAN AS ‘THAT BLOODY WOMAN’ WHEN HE FOUND OUT ABOUT ‘MERCILESS’ TREATMENT OF STAFF

Royal author Rovert Lacey claimed Prince William raged atMeghan’s “merciless” treatment of staffand called her “that bloody woman”.

The claim is made by Lacey in an explosive new book Battle of Brothers, which details thefeudbetween William and Harry.

It come as theDuke of Sussex, 36,hasarrived in the UKfor next week’s Princess Diana statue unveiling.

In the book, he writes that conflict between Princess Diana’s “two bitterly divided sons does not seem likely to end any time soon”.

30th Jun 2021, 10:10By Louis Allwood

THE LEGACY VARIES

Both Prince William and Prince Harry have continued Diana's legacy in different ways.

Diana, the peoples princes, was the first of the Royal family to have physical contact with someone suffering from AIDS, during a time when there was fear that the disease could be spread from human contact.

Diana also did work for numerous charities and spoke up against the use of land mines after walking through an Angolan mine field.

In an interview with the Telegraph, Angela Levin said: "Now they are focusing on the memories of her and her beliefs that seem to support their own separate world views."

She added: "Much of Harry and Meghan’s charitable work goes through their Archewell Foundation, which has a commercial slant that seems to break Her Majesty’s rules for senior royals. It would be unthinkable to imagine William behaving that way.

"Is Harry’s determination to do things how he pleases a sign that he wants to follow in his mother’s footsteps as a rebellious royal?"

30th Jun 2021, 10:00By Louis Allwood

‘MISBEHAVING CORGIS’

The Queen's "misbehaving corgis" will fly over London's skies to celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.

An eye-catching pageant - which will be held during afour-day Bank Holiday for Brits- will also feature ponies and racehorses to show her lifelong love of animals.

Giant marionettes, fantastical beasts and circus performers will form the centrepiece of amazing celebrations to markthe Queen's 70 years on the throne.

A Platinum Jubilee pageant will take place on June 5 next year, as part of four days of celebrations that also includes a military parade and church thanksgiving service.

30th Jun 2021, 09:50By Louis Allwood

PRINCE HARRY ‘PREPARED TO ADMIT HIS SHEER TEMPER PLAYED PART IN WILLIAM AND KATE RIFT’

PRINCE Harry is prepared to admit his sheer temper played a part in his rift with William and Kate, a royal historian has claimed. The brothers will reunite on Thursday when they unveil the memorial statue of their late mother together, on what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday.

Ahead of their meeting, Robert Lacey, the author ofBattle of Brothers, has said he believes Harry is the only one who may be ready to admit mistakes and contrition for his behaviour over the past two years.

However, he told Newsweek it may not be reciprocated because William and Kate may feel “vindicated” in having doubts about Harry’s relationship.

“On one side we've got William who doesn't seem prepared to concede anything and on the other side friends have told me that Harry wouldn't mind reconciling and then it's Meghan who is sticking to her guns on this issue,” he said.

"It should surely be possible for both sides to say the past is in the past. It's very regrettable that Meghan doesn't withdraw just a little. Why can't she say it was the pressure? "I was getting used to this incredibly complicated system, I was just pregnant, I couldn't sleep"...."Perhaps in retrospect I went over the top about it".”

30th Jun 2021, 09:40By Louis Allwood

'QUEEN IS CONNECTED TO SCOTLAND BY ANCESTRY AND DEEPLY HELD AFFECTION', TWEETS BUCKINGHAM PALACE

In a series of tweets on Sunday, Buckingham Palace emphasised the Queen's long-standing links to Scotland.

It said: "Tomorrow, The Queen will arrive in Scotland for #RoyalWeek2021 Royal Week, or 'Holyrood Week', takes place each Summer as The Queen and Members of the Royal Family undertake visits across Scotland celebrating Scottish culture, achievement and communities.

"Her Majesty is connected to Scotland by ancestry and deeply held affection. As well as spending family Summers at Balmoral Castle, The Queen has visited almost every area of Scotland from the Outer Hebrides to Dumfries, meeting Scots from all walks of life."

30th Jun 2021, 09:30By Louis Allwood

PRINCE HARRY PRAISES MUM FOR 'AUTHENTICITY'

Prince Harry has given a nod to Williamdespite the brothers' rift as he praised his mum for living "authentically with purpose".

He filmed speaking about The Diana Award, which honours young people who work to improve the lives of others.

A beaming Harry pays tribute to young people living compassionately, saying: "Later this week my brother and I are recognising what would have been our mum's 60th birthday, and she will be so proud of you all for living an authentic life, with purpose and with compassion for others."

He continues: "Our mum believed that young people have the power to change the world.

"Meg and I fundamentally believe that our world is at the cusp of change, real change for the good of all.

"But the question before us is what that change will look like."