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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will Reportedly Spend Summer With The Queen


Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have retired from their duties as working senior royals, but that doesn’t mean they no longer members of the royal family.

According to a new report in The Sunday Times, the couple hopes to return to the United Kingdom in June to take part in the Trooping the Colour, an annual event where the British Army takes over the streets to honor the Queen’s official birthday. But, that’s not all. As the report noted, Harry and Meghan have also accepted an invitation from the Queen to spend part of their summer with her at her beloved Balmoral estate.

As The Times further noted, baby Archie may get in plenty of time with his paternal grandparents, Prince Charles and Camilla, as Prince Harry and Meghan have also reportedly accepted an invitation to spend time at Charles’s own Balmoral retreat. This will be a welcome visit as it is likely that Archie has not seen or spent time with the royal family since his parent’s official move to Canada some months ago.

It will also be extremely important for the Queen who The Sunday Times reported in January was “very sad” about Harry’s absence from both the country and the family. The couple’s move marks a stark change from their days living at Frogmore when the Queen could reportedly walk over to say hello to her great-grandchild.

“When the Queen is there on a Sunday afternoon, it is a five-minute walk up the hill for tea with Granny. It is gorgeous,” a former palace staffer told People.

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There’s no news yet on if Harry and Meghan have plans to spend time with Prince William and Kate Middleton. Earlier this March, people thought the couples’ first public reunion for Commonwealth Day services…didn’t go well.

It looked to some like William and Kate ignored attempts from Harry and Meghan to say hello as they waited for the Queen to enter Westminster Abbey.

Hopefully, this summer will give everyone another chance to come together!



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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Reportedly Had an Emotional Goodbye With Their U.K. Staff


Meghan Markle and Prince Harry capped off what are believed to be their final engagements as working members of the royal family on Monday, March 9 at the Commonwealth Day services—alongside Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Charles, and Queen Elizabeth.

The couple will soon embark on the latest chapter of their lives in North America, starting their new charitable entity and raising baby Archie. Because they will no longer be full-time working royals, their staff in the U.K. has been let go. But, according to Page Six, the Sussexes hosted a special celebration while they were in London to thank their team for all of their hard work.

The “festive” lunch was held at The Goring Hotel on Thursday, March 5. “Harry and Meghan have often done fun things like throwing pizza parties or hiring ice cream trucks for their staff, but they wanted to do something special going into this last week together,” their source said. “They toasted the team and thanked them for everything they have done. Some of the staffers cried.”

“They’ve all been through so much together, and the staff [has] been working around the clock to make sure this last visit was as seamless as possible,” the source continued. “Meghan and Harry really wanted to show their appreciation, they know how hard everyone has worked.”

The lunch for their staff wasn’t the only private event the Sussexes attended while in the U.K. On March 10, they posted previously unseen photos from a meeting they held with youth leaders in their roles as President and Vice President of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, where they are seen smiling and laughing.

Markle also visited the National Theatre, of which she is a royal patron.

What’s next for Meghan Markle and (Prince) Harry is a bit unknown at the moment. We have yet to hear all the details about the new charity organization they are forming, where exactly in North America they plan to live, or how they plan to make the money they’ll now be allowed to earn outside of the royal fold. But we can’t wait to find out.



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People Think Kate Middleton Ignored Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Their Latest Engagement


On Monday, March 9, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Prince William reunited at their first group event since Meghan and Harry’s royal exit. After arriving separately at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day services, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were taken directly to their seats and did not take part in the procession of senior royals with Queen Elizabeth II. Kate and William did the same.

But this is where things get (seemingly) awkward. Harry and Meghan were the first to arrive at their seats in the second row, next to Harry’s uncle, Prince Edward, and Sophia, the Countess of Wessex. However, when William and Kate made their way to their seats in front, it looks as if they took great lengths to avoid Meghan and Harry. It seems like a smiling Harry and Meghan attempted to start an interaction, with Meghan giving them a wave, only to receive a brief hello from William and, apparently, zero eye contact from Kate.

Watch the interaction, below, in this video from Royal Central.

That’s not where the encounter ends. While reportedly waiting for the queen to enter, Meghan and Harry were seen in deep conversation with Edward. Kate, meanwhile, turned to speak with Sophie, without sparing a glance toward Harry and Meghan.

As the couples made their exit, they seemed to avoid speaking to each other altogether (though this may be protocol, who knows).

Of course, we have no way of knowing how the couples are interacting in private, but there have been reports of serious tension for the past few years. Before leaving London originally, Harry and William reportedly attempted to mend fences through “secret peace meetings.”

“They didn’t leave on good terms by any means, but they are both relieved that it’s over,” a source told People back in February. Another source told the publication that the brothers were “talking more” while Prince Harry was in Canada.

Fans who saw clips of Kate Middleton’s exchange with the Sussexes were definitely feeling the chilly vibes. “I’m still chipping the ice off my phone screen,” one user tweeted.

However, a few fans believe Kate did acknowledge Meghan’s hello. “Pretty sure Kate and Meghan said hi to each other,” @AshleyMMeskimen tweeted. “If you look Kate is looking at Meghan.”

“If Sophie is Meghan’s doppelgänger, then I guess Kate did say hello,” user @7calypso countered.

No matter what happened at the event, hopefully, the royal family will get a chance to spend some more time together, away from the public eye, before Harry and Meghan go back to North America.



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The Queen Invited Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to Church, Sending A Message of Solidarity


As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry wrap up their final royal engagements before heading back to their new lives in Canada, they spent some quality time with Queen Elizabeth II at church on Sunday morning, March 8.

The Queen invited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to join her for church service in Windsor, marking what is believed to be the first time Markle will have seen the monarch since the couple announced they were stepping down from their roles as senior members of the royal family. (Prince Harry has sat down with his grandmother and other members of the Royal family several times since the announcement, but Markle remained in Canada with the couple’s son Archie.)

“It was a really sweet gesture that the Queen asked them to church,” a source told People. “It’s telling in the sense that these two are still her family. And as a family, they all love each other.”

In photos obtained by the outlet, Prince Harry was seen driving his wife to the Royal Chapel of All Saints as Markle smiled and waved at fans.

This is only the third time we’ve seen Markle since the pair announced they were stepping down from their royal duties. This week, the couple made a joint appearance at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London before attending the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall in London in matching red ensembles.

The reunion follows the Queen’s emotional statement from earlier this year, emphasizing that “Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much-loved members” of her family.

“I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life,” she said in the statement. “I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family. It is my whole family’s hope that today’s agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life.”

The Sussexes are also set to attend the Commonwealth Day service on Monday, March 9, where they will reunite with Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton in public for the first time since this all began in January.



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Prince Harry Reportedly ‘Feels Terrible’ For Hurting Queen Elizabeth II


While Prince Harry stands by his decision to step back from his royal duties, he reportedly feels terrible for hurting Queen Elizabeth II in the process.

According to a source with Us Weekly, the ensuing drama and quarrels were never a part of his plan. “He feels terrible about hurting his grandmother, whom he adores,” the source says.

The same source also claims that the decision may have been more about his wife, Megan Markle, than himself. If the source is to be believed, Harry (who’s just going by his first name now) is feeling “a bit isolated” in Canada. “He misses nights out with his boys, polo matches and rugby, and he’s really been craving a decent pint,” the source claims. “He had to put his wife first, end of story. Even if it’s left him feeling a bit isolated.”

Back in January, the royal couple announced their decision to step back. “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” the duke and duchess wrote on Instagram. “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.” Was this really only two months ago? It feels like this has been going on for years.

Fast-forward to February, royal historian Robert Lacey told People that the queen may feel particularly in tune with Prince Harry’s feelings. “She has a particular sensitivity to what Harry has been going through because of her closeness to Margaret and seeing the same dramas and tensions played out two generations ago,” Lacey said. He added, “The younger-sibling syndrome is an enduring problem. The system has not found a way of giving them the recognition that they need.”

Through it all, the queen plans to be there for her grandson. “She won’t dwell on the exit,” royal biographer Ingrid Seward also told People. “She is very pragmatic. She has left the door open for Harry especially.”

So basically, no hard feelings all around.



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Every Time Kate Middleton and Prince William Have Shown PDA


The Polo Match Congrats

In 2011, the newlyweds set off on a North American tour, and the world became even more enamored of the couple. They shared a quick kiss after a polo match in California, and that’s not something we’ve seen often over the years.

A kiss on the cheek after a polo match in California in 2011. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Side Hug

The duke and duchess have proven they’re very competitive with each other during their many royal engagements. But there’s nothing but love when it’s over, like after this boat race in 2011.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011.
The Cambridges share a hug after a boat race in 2011. Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

The Olympic Spirit

Middleton and Prince William were often in the stands during the 2012 Olympics in London—and they weren’t afraid to get excited while cheering on their fellow Brits.

Prince William and Kate Middleton at the 2012 Olympics in London.
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The Snowball Fight

The world (rightfully) doesn’t usually see photos when the Cambridges go on vacation. But during a 2016 ski trip to the French Alps, they did a photo call that resulted in a highly adorable snowball fight.

Kate Middleton and Prince William in France in 2016.
A little fun while on vacation in the French Alps in 2016. Getty Images
Kate Middleton and Prince William in France in 2016
How cute are these two on a ski vacation in 2016? Getty Images

The Honey, You’ve Got Something Right There…

Nothing says, “We’ve been together forever” like getting some schmutz off your partner’s face while sitting in the royal box at Wimbledon.

Kate Middleton and Prince William at Wimbledon 2017.
True love in the royal box at Wimbledon in 2017. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

The Wedding Feels

During Princess Eugenie’s 2018 wedding, cameras captured Middleton affectionately touching her husbands leg. Prince William also lent a gentle hand to his wife’s back as they walked through the church. Weddings make everyone feel sentimental, guys—even royals!

Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2018.
Kate and William at Princess Eugenie’s wedding in 2018. Getty Images
Prince William Kate Middleton Prince Harry Meghan Markle at Princess Eugenie's wedding
A slight touch of the leg at Princess Eugenie’s 2018 wedding. Getty Images

The Arm Grab

It’s subtle, but we’ll take it.

Kate Middleton and Prince William in Wales 2020.
An arm grab during a trip to Wales in February 2020. Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images

The Irish Walk

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s most recent royal tour in Ireland has given the world a couple of very sweet moments as they walked in the country to Howth Cliff. Honestly, they should frame that one of them from the back.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in Ireland 2020.
Kate and William taking a stroll during their tour of Ireland in March 2020. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Ireland in March 2020.
A quiet moment together in Ireland in March 2020. Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images



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