Meghan Markle news latest – Prince Harry & Duchess pick up prestigious award as Duke acknowledges people of Ukraine
PRINCE Harry yesterday acknowledged the people of Ukraine as he picked up a prestigious award.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were yesterday awarded the NAACP award for their humanitarian work and “distinguished public service”.
Taking to the stage to receive the prestigious award, Prince Harry took a moment to acknowledge the people of Ukraine.
He said: “Before I begin, we would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, who urgently need our continued support as a global community.”
This is not the first time the royal couple has spoken out in support of Ukraine, as they did so earlier in the week with a statement.
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Meghan’s VERY expensive night out
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the NAACP Awards last night, and it’s safe to say they went all out.
Meghan Markle wore Christopher John Rogers dress worth an estimated £2,000, her £260,000 engagement ring and £7,000 accessories to the awards.
Speaking to , Christopher revealed he was approached by Meghan a month ago to work together.
He said: “I was immediately struck by her warmth and just her overall demeanour—her sense of ease and confidence within herself. We quickly touched on this idea of a reveal. She hadn’t really stepped out like this in a while.”
The Duchess was also spotted wearing Princess Diana’s yellow gold omega chain cuff bracelet – which she first wore during her royal tour of Australia with Prince Harry in 2018.
Credit: MTV Harry says he and Meg were 'brought together for a reason'
Prince Harry spoke about coming from a 'very different background' compared to that of his 'incredible wife' Meghan Markle at the NAACP Awards last night.
The Duke discussed the very different upbringings he and his wife experience growing up, saying: "I think it's safe to say that I come from a very different background from my incredible wife, yet our lives were brought together for a reason.
"We share a commitment to a life of service, a responsibility to combat injustice and a belief that the most often overlooked are the most important to listen to."
Meghan & Harry facing HEFTY ‘council tax’ bill on mansion
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle face a ‘council tax’ bill higher than £100,000 for their American mansion.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex must pay two instalments of £51,978, totaling £103,995, documents reportedly revealed.
The fee is double what experts estimated and is based on the value of their mansion in California, the reported.
They bought their nine-bed, 13-bathroom home for around £11.5million in June 2020.
Harry and Meghan’s first payment was reportedly due on December 10 and the second was February 1, with a 10 per cent penalty for any bills unpaid by April 11.
A source said: “The bill is a huge sum but it’s peanuts in relation to their earnings.”
Piers Morgan reacts to Meghan & Harry’s NAACP award
Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has strongly reacted to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry receiving the NAACP Image Awards.
Sharing the tweet from People, Piers Morgan wrote: “Imagine giving these two an award when their only claim to fame is trashing their families on TV, ruthlessly exploiting their royal titles for vast financial gain, and preaching about equality and environment from their California mansion & private jets?
"Hilarious.”
Meghan Markle's ‘regal’ message
An unseen portrait of Meghan Markle taken at the United Nations HQ has been released, and royal fans have commented on how ‘regal and beautiful’ she looks.
The Duchess of Sussex posed for the improvised studio event on behalf of United Women.
Commenting on the photo, one fan wrote: “This feels regal and peaceful. Beautiful photo!”
Another fan put: “Extraordinary portrait!”
And a third said: “Keep up the good work. Fantastic photo of the Queen.👸🏻”
Meghan & Harry ‘deeply humbled’ to accept NAACP award
MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry were awarded the NAACP award yesterday for their humanitarian work and “distinguished public service”.
In particular, it is their at work a Texas women’s shelter, promoting vaccine equity and creating community relief centres with World Central Kitchen that won them the award.
In a social media post, the NAACP Image Awards, tweeted: “Congratulations to our President’s Award recipients Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. #NAACPImageAwards.”
Taking to the stage to receive the award, the Duchess of Sussex said: “It’s inspiring to think about the legacy of the Image Awards, which began shortly after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were passed into law.
“Today, we can continue that legacy by re-establishing federal voting protections in our country and fulfilling the work of civil rights giants, like the late John Lewis.
“We are so deeply humbled to be here in the company of so many illustrious awardees.”
Royal fans congratulate the Sussexes on award
Royal fans took to social media to congratulate Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on receiving the NAACP award, and the royal couple said they “feel very proud” after receiving the President's Award.
Sussex royal fans took to social media to congratulate them.
One said: "OMG I been waiting all day! I cannot wait. Our Meghan and Harry fully appreciated and recognised. I just love the NAACP so much for this! Nobel Prize next please!"
Another fan said it was a: “very well deserved honor to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex”.
And a third wrote: “That is how it should be, Service is Universal.”
Fans have urged Prince Charles to protect Harry
Sussex fans have urged Prince Charles to protect his son as the row over Prince Harry’s UK security continues. The Duke of Sussex is making a claim against a Home Office decision that ruled he was not allowed to pay for police protection for himself.
Taking to Twitter, Sussex fan defended Harry, with a lot of fans takingswipe at Prince Charles.
One user wrote: “His father is about to be king. Protect him.”
Another said: wrote: “Imagine if Charles, just this once, showed support for his son and his two small grandchildren. A little letter of support from him can make the difference. I could never be that kind of parent… God forbid.”
In a statement released late Saturday evening, Prince Harry’s legal spokesperson wrote: “The UK will always be Prince Harry’s home and a country he wants his wife and children to be safe in… With the lack of police protection comes too great a personal risk.”
Harry's Super Bowl appearance labelled not as ‘important'
The Duke of Sussex was joined by his cousin Princess Eugenie in California earlier this month as they Super Bowl together at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium.
Harry has been described as not as "important or relevant" in the US compared to the UK after photos were shared of him at the event.
Body language expert Dr Lillian Glass, said the two looked “confused” as they watched the game, and highlighted Harry’s “irrelevancy” in America.
She told : "In the US Harry isn't considered as important or relevant as he seems to be in the UK and bringing Eugenie as opposed to Meghan [to the Super Bowl] reflects that irrelevancy.”
She added: "It was confusing as well as suspicious that he took Eugenie to the Superbowl as opposed to Meghan.
"Harry could have taken both Meghan and Eugenie to the game, so it seemed rather odd that he would not bring Meghan to such an especially high-profile event where the world would be watching.”
Harry's memoir & who's really excited about reading it
The golden era of the royal family seems to be long forgotten and though many are still fans of the Queen, do we care about Prince Harry's memoir?
The book, published by Penguin Random House, is set to be released this year.
A lot of the prince's life seems familiar to the public, but so much has happened that the Duke of Sussex wants to explain.
He and his wife, Meghan Markle, a successful actress in her own right, left the UK for the US in a bid to gain privacy from the press.
According to , though a quarter (25%) of Americans would be interested in reading the memoir compared to only 14% of Britons.
Harry & Meghan told to fight over Eugenie pics
Prince Harry and Meghan have been told to sue after pictures emerged of the couple having dinner with Princess Eugenie while she was in the States.
Mark Stephens, a media law specialist at Howard Kennedy, said: "They can sue. There was a case where Paul Weller sued. He was sitting outside a restaurant in Santa Monica with his children and he sued for privacy in the UK."
Mr Stephens, speaking to Newsweek, added: "They'll sue whoever published them in the UK, that's for sure.
"I don't know whether they can get TMZ here, but it will be worth a go."
'Harry not given enough info when police protection pulled'
The Duke of Sussex received “insufficient information” about a decision to change his taxpayer-funded police protection when he is in the UK, the high court has heard.
Prince Harry has brought a legal challenge against the Home Office after being told he would not be given the “same degree” of personal protective security when visiting the UK from the US – despite him offering to pay for it himself.
Harry's diet changes could be 'indicative of Meghan influence'
Behavioural expert Darren Stanton has analysed the Royal family's preferred food choices, on behalf of , and reveals what their tastes suggest about their different personality traits, from Kate Middleton's 'relatable' hearty dishes to Prince Harry's love of a 'nostalgic' Sunday roast.
He also comments on Harry's decision to ditch his love of junk foods for healthier alternatives now he's living in LA, stating: "Harry’s change in diet could be indicative of Meghan’s influence on him within their relationship to be more adventurous."
Stanton says: “In recent years, it’s reported Harry has ditched junk food, including pizza, and is now embracing the Californian lifestyle by eating healthier foods, like plenty of fruit, and sipping on green smoothies...
“Harry’s change in diet could be indicative of Meghan’s influence on him within their relationship to be more adventurous. Despite moving Stateside, however, Harry still longs for a touch of tradition and is said to love a Sunday roast, with him and Meghan often cooking a roasted chicken together. A typically British dish, not only is this reflective of a home connection he still holds dear, suggesting he misses parts of his life back in the UK, but also signifies how Harry chases feelings of nostalgia too.”
Meghan Markle left Camilla ‘very upset’
Camilla was reported to have been left “very upset” after photos of Meghan Markle were released as she gave a landmark speech in 2020, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Women of the World Festival in London.
Meghan was said to have broken a pledge not to overshadow Camilla’s campaign by having the pictures of her private visit to the National Theatre be published the same day.
One well-placed insider said at the time: “Camilla’s work is very important to her and her decision to highlight the scourge of domestic violence at the 10th anniversary of Women of the World was a carefully thought-out plan.
“Over the last four years, she has worked tirelessly, mostly behind the scenes but to great effect, to use her platform and personal experiences to highlight the issue and help sufferers.
“Of course, it was known Harry and Meghan would be doing engagements this week, some privately, but everyone was in agreement that Camilla’s speech should take precedence. Unfortunately some people had other ideas.”
Sussex fans convinced they're in line for Nobel Peace prize
Fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are convinced the royal pair are in line for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Royal journalist Richard Eden tweeted that fans of the couple were messaging him to gloat about the “news”.
On his social media, Eden wrote: “Prince Harry and Meghan's cheerleaders are tweeting me - seriously - suggesting that, next, the couple will be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.”
Underneath, one fan retaliated, saying: “You are really not going to tweet about the (civil rights group) NAACP award?
“So why should someone follow your show if it’s biased and not covering news like this? You know the Nobel Peace is next right? Stay mad.”
Odds halved on Meghan becoming President
Leading bookmaker Coral now prices it as 50-1 (cut from 100-1) that Meghan Markle becomes President of the United States at any point in the future.
Coral have a host of special politics markets available online, with Gary Neville priced at 100-1 to become UK Prime Minister in the future and Piers Morgan twice the price at 200-1 for the same role.
“Meghan Markle is now a 50-1 shot in our betting markets to become US President at any point in the future, and we have certainly seen events come true with much larger odds,” said Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead.
“Gary Neville is 100-1 to be PM of the United Kingdom one day, twice as likely as Piers Morgan is for the role at any point in the future,” added Aitkenhead.
Harry acknowledges people of Ukraine at NAACP award
Taking to the stage to receive the prestigious award, Prince Harry took a moment to acknowledge the people of Ukraine.
He said: “Before I begin, we would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, who urgently need our continued support as a global community.”
The Duke of Sussex then went on to thank the NAACP for the award, saying: “I also echo the immense gratitude for tonight, both for this award and this community for welcoming me so warmly.
“I think it’s safe to say that I come from a very different background from my incredible wife, yet our lives were brought together for a reason.
“We share a commitment to a life of service, a responsibility to confront injustice and a belief that the most often overlooked are the most important to listen to.”
Meghan's most influential hairstyle
Meghan Markle’s wedding hairstyle has been crowned the most influential royal hairstyle on record.
The study conducted by hair experts , analysed Google trends data, dating from 2004 to present day to establish which royal hairstyle has been the most influential.
- Meghan Markle has the most influential royal hairstyle on record, with her wedding look being searches for royal hairstyles rising 244% above average during her wedding
- Kate Middleton’s wedding hairstyle is the second most influential, being searched 217% above average
- The third most influential royal hairstyle was from May 2020 where Kate Middleton clapped for carers in a video, with loose beach waves.
- Meghan's up-do for her interview with Oprah Winfrey makes the top ten
Expert calls Meghan Markle 'most inspirational Royal'
Lawyer and activist Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu said in an exclusive chat with that she sees Meghan Markle as the most inspirational royal, but the Queen as the most influential.
“I don’t think Meghan is a past royal,” she said.
“She’s still royal, as she’s married to the Duke of Sussex, who is the grandson of the Queen – so she is absolutely still royal. Is she inspiring? I think so."
Mos-Shogbamimu continued to say: "It’s on a larger scale for Meghan because she’s got the global eye amplified to her. But what they are doing to her is what they do to us, too.”
Discussing The Duchesses way of life before entering The Firm, Dr. Shola said: "Meghan was an independent woman and a millionaire before she met Harry. Therefore, they weren’t giving her anything that she didn’t already have. So I would definitely say that Meghan, in 2022, is the most inspirational royal.”
“I think Harry probably wanted to do more and wanted more flexibility,” she also said. “Meghan being in his life gave him the wings he needed to fly.”
How Harry tried to keep his legal fight a secret
The Mail on Sunday revealed that Prince Harry tried to keep the details of his legal battle a secret from the public, in which he tried to reinstate his police protection.
High Court documents show he fought for a far-reaching confidentiality order on the documents and witness statements surrounding his case against the Government.
However, the Home Office argued for transparency, saying “there must be a sufficiently good reason, in the wider public interest, to justify the departure from open justice that such an order involves”.
Both sides agreed that some papers would be made public, with the Home Office agreeing to carry out a ‘confidentiality exercise’ to determine what would be kept secret.
The revelations of this are a crushing blow to Harry as he has always implied he had always been willing to foot the bill.
Following this, royal author David McClure, tweeted: “Once more confusion about the accuracy of messages coming out of the Sussex camp. First Harry offers to pay, then when he visits the UK, he does not.”
Harry acknowledges people of Ukraine at NAACP award
Taking to the stage to receive the prestigious award, Prince Harry took a moment to acknowledge the people of Ukraine.
He said: “Before I begin, we would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, who urgently need our continued support as a global community.”
The Duke of Sussex then went on to thank the NAACP for the award, saying: “I also echo the immense gratitude for tonight, both for this award and this community for welcoming me so warmly.
“I think it’s safe to say that I come from a very different background from my incredible wife, yet our lives were brought together for a reason.
“We share a commitment to a life of service, a responsibility to confront injustice and a belief that the most often overlooked are the most important to listen to.”
Meghan & Harry ‘deeply humbled’ to accept NAACP award
MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry were awarded the NAACP award yesterday for their humanitarian work and “distinguished public service”.
In particular, it is their at work a Texas women’s shelter, promoting vaccine equity and creating community relief centres with World Central Kitchen that won them the award.
In a social media post, the NAACP Image Awards, tweeted: “Congratulations to our President’s Award recipients Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. #NAACPImageAwards.”
Taking to the stage to receive the award, the Duchess of Sussex said: “It’s inspiring to think about the legacy of the Image Awards, which began shortly after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were passed into law.
“Today, we can continue that legacy by re-establishing federal voting protections in our country and fulfilling the work of civil rights giants, like the late John Lewis.
“We are so deeply humbled to be here in the company of so many illustrious awardees.”
Credit: MTV Harry & Meghan told to fight over Eugenie pics
Prince Harry and Meghan have been told to sue after pictures emerged of the couple having dinner with Princess Eugenie while she was in the States.
Mark Stephens, a media law specialist at Howard Kennedy, said: “They can sue. There was a case where Paul Weller sued. He was sitting outside a restaurant in Santa Monica with his children and he sued for privacy in the UK.”
Mr Stephens, speaking to Newsweek, added: “They’ll sue whoever published them in the UK, that’s for sure.
“I don’t know whether they can get TMZ here, but it will be worth a go.”
Harry’s diet changes could be ‘indicative of Meghan influence’
Behavioural expert Darren Stanton has analysed the Royal family’s preferred food choices, on behalf of , and reveals what their tastes suggest about their different personality traits, from Kate Middleton’s ‘relatable’ hearty dishes to Prince Harry’s love of a ‘nostalgic’ Sunday roast.
He also comments on Harry’s decision to ditch his love of junk foods for healthier alternatives now he’s living in LA, stating: “Harry’s change in diet could be indicative of Meghan’s influence on him within their relationship to be more adventurous.”
Stanton says: “In recent years, it’s reported Harry has ditched junk food, including pizza, and is now embracing the Californian lifestyle by eating healthier foods, like plenty of fruit, and sipping on green smoothies…
“Harry’s change in diet could be indicative of Meghan’s influence on him within their relationship to be more adventurous. Despite moving Stateside, however, Harry still longs for a touch of tradition and is said to love a Sunday roast, with him and Meghan often cooking a roasted chicken together. A typically British dish, not only is this reflective of a home connection he still holds dear, suggesting he misses parts of his life back in the UK, but also signifies how Harry chases feelings of nostalgia too.”
Sussex fans convinced they’re in line for Nobel Peace prize
Fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are convinced the royal pair are in line for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Royal journalist Richard Eden tweeted that fans of the couple were messaging him to gloat about the “news”.
On his social media, Eden wrote: “Prince Harry and Meghan’s cheerleaders are tweeting me – seriously – suggesting that, next, the couple will be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.”
Underneath, one fan retaliated, saying: “You are really not going to tweet about the (civil rights group) NAACP award?
“So why should someone follow your show if it’s biased and not covering news like this? You know the Nobel Peace is next right? Stay mad.”
