Palace Intrigue : King Charles - Kate Middleton - William - Meghan & Harry - Royal Family gossip

King Charles was seen in high spirits on Friday as he embraced his niece Zara Tindall at the Windsor Horse Show, marking his third royal engagement this week. Despite undergoing cancer treatment, the monarch appeared excited to resume his public duties, sporting a smart camel trench coat and brown suit despite the rainy weather. According to palace sources, the King is "raring to go" and has "supercharged his diary" in anticipation of his return to public life. His presence at the horse show, a tradition he has taken over from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, was met with enthusiasm as he engaged in light-hearted conversations and shared laughter with horse riders on the sidelines.

Meghan, which is it? Are you some sort of force that wants to change the world for the better, or do you just want to sell expensive jam with the help of some celebity friends. And as for those friends - some are notably NOT tweeting about the jam. Also, Harry left the royals for this.

Some in the Invictus Games community think Prince Harry and his wife have distracted from what the Games are all about. A discussion of why Meghan isn't coming to the UK, even though we all think we know why.

Apparently the King is "too busy" to meet Harry next week. Thats nice and all, but isn't he THE KING? Surely he can run 15 minutes late if he needs to. And William and Kate..come on...no chance.

Prince Harry will indeed return to Britain in May to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.. Following the celebration, he will join his wife, Meghan, on a visit to Nigeria, according to his spokesperson. On May 8, Harry will attend a service at St Paul's Cathedral in London to mark a decade of the Invictus Games, which have been credited with "changing lives and saving lives through sport." The service will feature readings by Harry and British actor Damian Lewis, with wounded veterans and members of the Invictus community also in attendance. Following the anniversary celebration, Harry will be joined by Meghan,, on a trip to Nigeria. The couple has been invited by the country's chief of defence staff, its highest-ranking military official. No further details about the Nigeria visit have been disclosed. Some reports went out of their way to point out Meghan would apparently rather fly 7800 miles by herself than join Harry at Invictus. It is anticipated that no royals will attend the Invictus ceremony. Royal sources believe Harry will stay in a hotel during his time in the UK.

PR expert Mayah Riaz believes Meghan will likely continue to release jams. Mayah told the Mirror: "I think we could see a range of limited edition jams, in a variety of flavours being launched. Along with jams, honey, she may possibly even create sauces and pestos. Essentially items which are seen as luxury and would sit well in hampers. They would also be ideal items for gifting - if you can get your hands on them." With Jamgate dominating the news, it begs the question: do Harry and Meghan not have much actually going on? Royal expert Richard Kay has suggested that the recent flurry of project announcements by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, including a new podcast deal and the Duchess of Sussex's 'jamfluencer' roll out, are a 'diversion tactic' from the fact that 'probably not much is going on'.

Buckingham Palace has issued a major update on King Charles' health, announcing that he is set to return to public-facing duties shortly after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. The monarch has been receiving outpatient care since early February when it was revealed he had been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer. To mark the promising development, the palace released a never-before-seen portrait of King Charles beaming at Queen Camilla, taken by photographer Millie Pilkington. The image was captured on April 10, the day after their 19th wedding anniversary, in the Buckingham Palace garden. As part of his return to public duties, King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday to meet with medical specialists and patients. The royal couple will also host the Emperor and Empress of Japan for a state visit to the UK in June.

More back and forth about the Jam Wars. Kate is Wonderful. Sophie is Wonderful...but a litle annoyed.

Chrissy Teigen recently showcased her support for Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard strawberry jam, seemingly in response to Buckingham Palace's alleged dig at the Duchess of Sussex. The palace had promoted its own variation of jarred jam just days after Markle sent out samples of her preserves to close friends. On Wednesday, the Buckingham Palace Shop Instagram page received comments suggesting it had thrown "epic shade" at Meghan, after it uploaded an 18-second video showcasing four ways in which consumers could use their "strawberry preserve." The Palace posted: "Our Strawberry Preserve is made using only the finest berries and is delicious served in a variety of ways "Some of our favourite ways are shown here: On a scone as part of a cream tea. On a crumpet. With a croissant. On toast. How do you enjoy your strawberry preserve? Let us know in the comments!" As the battle of the jams escalated, Chrissy Teigen prepared a delicious treat using Markle's fruit spread, captioning the post, "We jammin!!" The "Cravings" cookbook author combined rustic bread, salted butter, triple cream Brie, bacon, and Markle's exclusive preserves to create a sweet and savory sandwich. "This might have been one of the best bites we've had all year," Teigen gushed, sharing the treat with her husband, John Legend, and their kids. Teigen and Markle, both former "Deal or No Deal" briefcase models, have been supportive of each other over the years. However, Teigen recently admitted that she and Legend have yet to go on a double date with the TV Cooking Show Host and the Spare. Some social media users had warnings for Tiegan. One called the post “cringe”, another said “It’s a jar of strawberry jam for goodness sake. She’s only interested in you for publicity - please don’t fall for the narcissist’s absolutely typical behaviour The show of support comes amid the controversy surrounding Buckingham Palace's promotion of its own strawberry preserve. The palace captioned a video, "Our Strawberry Preserve is made using only the finest berries and is delicious served in a variety of ways," leading many to believe it was a dig at Markle, who recently launched her new lifestyle brand. Kris Jenner revealed Meghan gifted the Kardashians star one of her exclusive strawberry jam jars, as shared on Jenner's Instagram Story this week. Jenner took to social media to showcase the thoughtful gift, which was numbered 13 out of just 50 jars sent to influential food enthusiasts. The hamper also included a beautiful set of homegrown lemons, adding a fresh and vibrant touch to the package. A personalized white notecard featuring Kris Jenner's name in elegant calligraphy completed the thoughtful gift An industry source previously told Page Six Style that Markle had been working on the brand for over a year, focusing on home, garden, food, and general lifestyle wares. Royal columnist Maureen Calahann told GB News "The only real thing that Meghan Markle and her husband have to merchandise is their connection to the Royal Family, it really is the singular point of interest for either of these people. What's true, that we know, is that Harry and Meghan are now in a complete informational blackout. They have no idea what is going on with the health of Kate. They have really no idea, it seems, what's going on with the King so she has really nothing to offer."

The Daily Beast reports Even Meghan’s Dog Has Been Roped Into Selling Jam. Per the Beast, Mamma Mia—a Beagle who was rescued from an animal testing facility with eight pups—was adopted by Meghan and her husband Prince Harry in 2022, joining their other rescue dog, Guy. Meghan’s friend, the noted Jam Enthusiast Abigail Spencer has been upstaged by photographs of Mamma Mia, nuzzling Spencer in the latest pictures. The presence of the dog playing with Spencer in what looks like a verdant garden suggests that the picture may have been taken at Meghan’s $14 million Montecito home. Abigail Spencer’s long-lasting friendship with Meghan started back in 2007. Spencer recently recalled the moment, while guesting on the Kelly Clarkson show, saying, "I was doing a pilot for NBC, and I went to read with the people who were supposed to play my best friend. They were testing other actresses. I walk in, I see this beautiful gorgeous creature at the end of the table and I'm like, 'Who is that?' We had an immediate something, you know? And her name is Meghan Markle." "It was just something between us. Our friendship really developed during that time, and deepened. She's an incredible person." We asked our royal insider if they had received one of the 50 jars of Meghans jam. Deep Crown told us: "Well, well, well. I must say, I'm flattered that you would think I might be among the chosen few, but alas, my pantry remains sadly bereft of the Duchess's culinary creations. . I imagine the list of recipients for Meghan's jam is a veritable who's who of the glitterati, carefully curated to maximize buzz and star power. But really, is this what we've come to? Speculating about the distribution list for a batch of strawberry preserves? I know the royal news cycle can be a bit slow at times, but surely there must be more pressing matters to discuss than the contents of Meghan's kitchen. We decided to ask Deep Crown about Rebel Wilson’s Royal Orgy story from yesterday. They said, “"You know, there's an old saying in London: 'You hear a lot of things in this city, and some of them are even true.'” This is certainly a juicy bit of gossip, isn't it? A wild party attended by a minor royal, complete with drugs, orgies, and all manner of debauchery. It's the kind of story that would have the tabloids salivating and the social set buzzing for weeks, but here we are talking about jam. But you know, as salacious as these details are, I can't say I'm entirely surprised. The British aristocracy has a long and storied history of secret parties and illicit pleasures, dating back centuries. From the hedonistic excesses of the Hellfire Club in the 18th century to the drug-fueled soirées of the Swinging Sixties, there's always been a undercurrent of wild behavior bubbling just beneath the surface of polite society. Of course, the royals themselves are no strangers to this kind of thing. Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon were notorious for their wild parties and bohemian lifestyle, and there have been plenty of other royals over the years who have been caught up in scandals involving drugs, sex, and other vices. But the key word here is 'secret.' These kinds of parties and behaviors are rarely talked about openly, and when they do come to light, it's often in the form of rumor and innuendo, rather than hard facts. That's why it's so difficult to pin down the identity of the royal in question in this particular case - the aristocracy closes ranks around its own, and there's a powerful incentive to keep these kinds of stories under wraps.

Rebel Wilson, in her memoir "Rebel Rising," has made a shocking claim that a member of the British Royal family invited her to a drug-fuelled orgy at the home of a US tech billionaire in 2014. Although she did not name the minor royal in question, Wilson provided details about the party and the events that transpired. According to Wilson, she received a last-minute invitation to the party from a man who is "like fifteenth or twentieth in line to the British throne." The party, which had a medieval theme, took place at a rented ranch just outside Los Angeles. Wilson described the scene, saying, "Men were jousting on horses in a field, girls dressed as mermaids were in the pool ... The property was massive, and because it was quite a drive, people had been assigned rooms to sleep there overnight." As the night progressed, Wilson recalled, "I watch the British royal flounder around whilst I continuously hike up my boobs ... There's a huge private fireworks display and then all of a sudden it's 2am and a guy comes out with a large tray piled with what looks like a ton of candy." When she inquired about the "candy," the man holding the tray informed her that it was actually "molly [MDMA]," and another person explained that it was for the orgy that typically starts around that time at such events. Wilson realized that the comment made by the Windsor about needing more girls made more sense in this context. She wrote, "They weren't talking about a boy-girl ratio like it was a year-eight disco. They were talking about an ORGY!" Upon this realization, Wilson said, "Needless to say, I hike up my damsel dress and run out of there as fast as I can." It has been revealed that Meghan Markle's new podcast will not be launching until 2025, as the TV Cooking Show Host has had to put her audio projects on hold to focus on her latest Netflix series, which will cover topics such as "cooking, gardening and friendship." After her twenty five million dollar Spotify deal for 12 episodes was terminated following the controversial Archetypes podcast, Meghan entered into an agreement with US network Lemonada Media. However, producers at her new company have decided to delay the podcast's release to avoid "scheduling conflicts." The launch of Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has been hindered by an Instagram copycat account selling "anti-monarchy" products. The account, @shopamericanrivieraorchard, has used the Duchess of Sussex's name and claims to be based in Montecito. The copycat account has already garnered over 6,000 followers and is using Meghan's brand name to sell a small range of products with an anti-monarchy message. These products include a planner titled "RoyalWealth Reign: Empowering Women's Financial Sovereignty" and a booklet of colouring pages. The homepage of the copycat account features a message referencing American Independence Day, July 4, 1776, and rejecting royal titles such as Prince, Princess, and Duchess. The message reads, "In America, we do not recognize a royal title by someone's name. In America, we believe ALL are created EQUAL. A royal title therefore has no significance. That is why the RoyalWealth Reign™ line was established to recognize and celebrate the working class who are the true heart of our country."

It's all about the jam. Sure, we're all making fun of it, but is it actually a brilliant PR Stunt? Who cares if it is - it's so much fun to ake fun of. A look at who has gotten jam so far, and where they rank in Meghan's Top 50! Meanwhile, this has spiked sales in The King's Jam!

According to royal editor Charlotte Griffiths, Meghan was not too happy with Frogmore Cottage, which only has eight bedrooms. This comment comes in light of Harry listening the day he was kicked out of Frogmore as the day he became a resident of the United States. Griffiths told GB News, “Harry was incensed by this move. Nothing is by chance with Harry. He's kind of spiteful and he can't let go of the past.

Apparently there IS an interest in royal jam so stop making fun of it. The King has seen a spike in sales of his jam!

When Prince Andrew says he doesn't sweat people make fun of him. But when Kate Middleton climbs the Himalayas and doesn't break a sweat, it's wonderful. Our weekly look at all the corny fluff articles about Catherine.

Harry's reaction to his wife's friendly kiss with his polo teammate has taken the internet by storm. The incident occurred during a trophy presentation at a polo event in Wellington, Florida, where the Royal Salute Sentebale team, led by Prince Harry, emerged victorious. After the team's triumph, TV Cooking Show host Meghan Markle was there to celebrate and congratulate the players. She gave Harry an enthusiastic kiss while holding the trophy, but it was her affectionate gesture towards Sentebale team captain Malcolm Borwick that caught everyone's attention. Meghan kissed Borwick on both cheeks, a moment that was captured on video and quickly went viral. In the clip, Prince Harry appeared to be visibly surprised by the interaction between his wife and teammate. The video showed Harry seemingly having words with Borwick, but later footage revealed that the exchange was light-hearted. Despite the friendly nature of the interaction, social media users couldn't resist analyzing and commenting on the moment. One user remarked, "That shoulder roll said a lot!" Meghan may have been snubbed by Prince Harry's close friend and fellow polo player, Nacho Figueras, following the recent charity polo event. Meghan and Figueras' wife, Delfina Blaquier, were seen cheering on their husbands during the event. However, when Nacho later posted photos from the day on his Instagram account, Meghan was noticeably absent from the two images he shared. One photograph featured Figueras, his wife Blaquier, and their daughter, while the second showed Figueras and Harry standing with another man and woman who attended the event. The absence of Meghan from these photos did not go unnoticed by fans. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), one user pointed out the apparent snub, writing, "Nacho posted two pics of the awards ceremony. Who's missing?" Another commented, "Pictures really are worth 1,000 words," And there's Meghan's jam....

Royal Insider Deep Crown observed, “I've been observing Prince Harry's public appearances and demeanor closely over the past few years, and I can't help but notice a distinct pattern emerging. When he's at these carefully staged events with Meghan, whether it's a red carpet gala or a charity function, there's a certain stiffness to him. A sense of unease, like he's not quite sure how to navigate this new world he finds himself in. The smile doesn't quite reach his eyes, the laughter seems a bit forced. It's as if he's playing a role, one that doesn't come naturally to him. But then, every once in a while, we catch a glimpse of the old Harry. The cheeky, irreverent prince who wore his heart on his sleeve and never took himself too seriously. It's usually when he's out with his old friends, the ones who knew him long before he became the Duke of Sussex. There's a lightness to him in those moments, a sense of ease and camaraderie that's been missing from his public persona of late. Meghan is rarely, if ever, present during those candid moments. It's as if Harry can only truly be himself when he's away from the pressures and expectations of his new life. When he's just 'one of the lads,' free to let loose and enjoy himself without worrying about how it will be perceived by the media or the public. It's a telling dichotomy, and one that speaks volumes about the challenges Harry has faced in adapting to his new reality. He's a man torn between two worlds, struggling to find his place and his purpose. On the one hand, he's committed to his wife and the life they've built together, but on the other, there's a part of him that yearns for the simplicity and freedom of his old existence. Perhaps in time, Harry will find a way to reconcile these two aspects of himself. To be the devoted husband and father, the compassionate activist and philanthropist, while also holding onto the essence of who he's always been - the fun-loving, mischievous prince who captured the hearts of so many. But for now, it seems he's still grappling with that duality, and it's a struggle that plays out in the public eye, for all the world to see. Meghan recently announced her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, on social media. However, The Independent discovered that the UK website domain for the brand surprisingly leads to a foodbank instead of the expected lifestyle website. The '.com' website leads to a stylized page introducing Meghan's brand and features a waiting list for interested individuals to join. Curiously, the '.uk' domain for American Riviera Orchard directs visitors to a landing page for the Trussell Trust, a foodbank charity, and subsequently to a fundraiser. This unexpected redirection has raised questions about the brand's UK website and its connection to the charity. Harry has officially changed his country of residence from the United Kingdom to the United States in paperwork related toTravalyst. For the past four years, Harry had continued to list his country of residence as the U.K. in the documentation confirming his status as a "person with significant control" over Travalyst, holding 75 percent or more of the shares and voting rights. However, a recent filing at Britain's Companies House, seen by Newsweek, stated: "New Country/State Usually Resident: UNITED STATES." The change was made on June 29, 2023, the same day Buckingham Palace publicly confirmed that Harry and Meghan had officially moved out of Frogmore Cottage. The eviction notice was sent to the couple in January 2023, just days after the publication of Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," which made numerous allegations against the royal family. Meghan and Harry recently experienced an "awkward" moment on camera during an event in Miami. The incident occurred when Meghan presented Harry with an award and then posed for a photo shoot with the Duke and others, which was captured by the couple's Netflix cameras for an upcoming show.

TV Cooking Host Meghan Markle was set to begin taping her new series on Tuesday. The Daily Mail’s Richard Eden reported “I can disclose that the programme will not be filmed at the home she shares with Prince Harry. Instead, the series – which will, according to the American streaming giant, ‘celebrate the joys of cooking and gardening, entertaining and friendship’ – is to be shot at another property in their expensive California neighbourhood. ‘Netflix has rented a house in Montecito for filming,’ Talk TV’s Alex Phillips said, "I actually think that no one is going to watch them. Meghan standing in a kitchen, saying, 'Look how wonderful I am'. Nobody wants that." Royal expert Kinsey Schofield told Talk TV, “I think people really dislike Meghan Markle and it must absolutely destroy her or you wouldn’t see her fighting so hard to be relevant.” “I believe that this is a real PR push for Meghan Markle, even in the descriptions of these shows — cooking, gardening, entertainment and friendship — give me a barf bag.” “When you share the article on Deadline, the headline is ‘Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is launching two Netflix shows,” there’s no mention of Harry.” “If you look at Deadline’s Facebook page, there’s no mention of Harry in the description.” Royal commentator Michael Cole told GB News: "Prince Harry and his lovely wife are going to have to start singing for their supper. They've got a five-year contract worth $100million with Netflix. Netflix wants their pound of flesh. So she's going to be doing a lifestyle and cookery streaming service. "He's going to do a program all about polo. Not water polo, but polo with ponies on horseback, except for ocean-going racing in yachts which was once described as standing under a cold shower, ripping up £550 notes, must be the most expensive sport and hobby in the world." Meanwhile, the very first look at Meghan Markle's new business venture, American Riviera Orchard, has arrived as her close celebrity friends are busy trying out products from her new lifestyle brand. The sneak peek came after Meghan's pals Delfina Blacquier and Tracey Robbins posted photos of the items they had been sent by Meghan on social media, sending fans into a frenzy. As the Duchess teases the upcoming products, here's everything we know about Meghan's brand new venture so far. Meghan's close friend Delfina posted a photo of strawberries scattered across a plate next to a piece of jam on toast on her Instagram story, before showing an up-close shot of the first products we have seen from Meghan's new business: jars of strawberry jam with kitsch packaging. Delfina wrote in her post: "Strawberry jam makes me happy. And I love your jam," and tagged the official account of American Riviera Orchard. Fashion designer Tracey Robbins also posted a first look at Meghan's product on her story, writing: "Thank you so much for this delicious basket! I absolutely love this jam so I'm not sharing it with anyone." The designer added, "Thank you M!" and said "Breakfast, lunch, and dinner just got a little sweeter." Each of the delicately designed jars had a number on it - Tracey's was 17/50 and Delfina's was 10/50 - showing that this was likely a limited edition drop. As yet, there has been no date announced for when you will be able to get your hands on Meghan's jam - or any other products she may launch. However, by visiting America Riviera Orchard's website, anyone eager to be the first in the know when products become available to buy can sign up to the company's waitlist. Royal Insider Deep Crown commented, “it's a far cry from the life of a working royal, isn't it? I must say, I'm not entirely surprised by the decision to film the series at a rented property rather than the Sussexes' own home. Meghan has always been fiercely protective of her privacy, and the idea of inviting cameras into her personal space may have been a bridge too far. It's a smart move, really - it allows her to maintain some...

Do the Sussexes have money or not? They really SHOULD have money if you look at everything closely. Royal expert Angela Levin told GB News "(Meghan) could have had it all. I remember the King saying how happy he was that she had joined the family and that she would understand them because she comes from a divorced background. "That was very kind and accepting of her...but it is foolish."

TV's Meghan Markle, host of a cooking show for Netflix. may have rushed her relauch according to an expert. Lita Rebello, head of design at Own Your Space told the Mirror: "They have got creative with the logo's crest by hiding the initials in there, but it's so messy that it's almost impossible to notice. It's like they were aiming for clever, but it ended up being a bit of a puzzle that's hard to solve."