Meghan Markle shares glimpse into her 2026 Christmas planning
Meghan Markle's quieter life in the UK is part of a plan to upstage Princess Catherine, an insider has claimed. She was allegedly advised to become "less accessible" to build intrigue around her life and boost her profile.
Speaking to media outlet Woman's Day, the source claimed the Duchess was "leaning into" this strategy and hoped it would boost her As Ever brand, which sells jams and honeys. They claimed: “She is deliberately biding her time and staying out of sight intentionally, but she’s also got plenty of things keeping her busy. When she does start stepping out more, the hope is that she’ll have built up enough anticipation that people will be excited to see her, rather than having her everywhere right away and the public getting sick of her."
The Sussexes have made it clear their priority is privacy in the UK, having already moved their children, Archie and Lilibet, to a different school, and kept the region of their new home strictly under wraps. It was understood that the commute to the first school made them "sitting ducks" in traffic. The source claims that once Meghan is back in the spotlight, she hopes for a "fantastic reception" to outshine her sister-in-law. They added: “Make no mistake, that is the goal".
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New Express YouTube show Royals Unscripted launches on Thursday
The Express is thrilled to announce the launch of Royals Unscripted, a brand-new weekly video podcast delivering exclusive news, sharp commentary and in-depth analysis on the Royal Family. The programme will officially launch on Thursday, October 1, 2026, on YouTube and all major podcasting platforms.
Hosted by Express Royal Editor Emily Ferguson and commentator Carole Malone, the 30-minute episodes will go live every Thursday at 7am. Royals Unscripted promises to take audiences behind the Palace gates with exclusive stories sourced directly from Emily’s extensive contacts. The hosts will dissect the three biggest royal news stories of the week, driven by Carole’s signature candid commentary that fans have come to love.
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Prince Harry makes surprise appearance in London without Meghan
The 42-year-old, who was dressed in a smart black suit, smiled and waved at people outside the venue as he made his way into the gala.
Five strict new rules Prince George has to follow at Eton - from 'rips' to brick phones
The 13-year-old, who marked the start of his teenage years in July, is the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Meghan Markle has just shown the world she's missing California with 'hidden' clue
Her latest drop from Meghan's brand could suggest she's still holding on to a little piece of her former life in the US. Meghan's lifestyle brand, which she launched last year, has unveiled a new product inspired by her multi-million-pound mansion in Montecito - a striking detail given that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved away from the Californian lifestyle that they built for themselves.
Meghan and Harry savaged for 'shameless' complaint by ex-protection officer
The couple's children, who are now aged seven and five, are now fully enrolled in a school close to their home, just weeks after their move to the UK.
Meghan Markle's bombshell plan to steal the spotlight - but Harry's left at home
The Duchess of Sussex, who relocated back to Britain with her family at the end of August, has been considering spending the weekend in the French capital, but no concrete plans have been made yet.
Princess Anne handed surprising honour as she beats King Charles
Princess Anne has been voted one of the "most relatable royals" by our readers.
The 76-year-old has often been deemed the hardest-working among the royals, with the poll also showing that fans think she is the most relatable. After a few difficult years, the royals have managed to carry out various engagements and duties around the world, while enjoying some very relatable downtime, too.
Meghan Markle roasted after new 'cringe' giggling video
The video, with Michael Buble's Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) playing over the top, shows an on-screen caption at the start that reads "Christmas planning in June". The video was clearly filmed whilst the Duke and Duchess of Sussex still lived in California, with the couple moving to the UK just two months later with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Meghan Markle teases new As Ever product - and it's inspired by US mansion
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK at the end of August with their children, Prince Archie, seven, and five-year-old Princess Lilibet.
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Prince Harry makes surprise video call appearance for NATO event
The Duke of Sussex has urged NATO’s senior military representatives to do more to support service personnel after they leave the battlefield in a new virtual appearance.
Prince Harry warned NATO’s Military Committee that the focus on preparing people to serve must be matched by support when they come home.
Harry appeared via video link alongside the Invictus Games Deputy CEO Richard Smith and Chief Programmes and Strategy David Wiseman.
Duchess Sophie makes secret visit abroad for key event
Duchess Sophie has made a secret visit abroad to attend an event she feels passionately about.
The Duchess of Edinburgh was photographed this week with women peacebuilders at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, to attend this year’s ICAN forum ‘Security Reimagined’.
Princess Kate handed massive honour as new poll reveals what Brits really think of her
Princess Catherine has been handed a massive honour by Brits in a new poll. Over the last few years, the Princess of Wales has seen her popularity skyrocket like never before.
While she has been a member of the Royal Family since she married Prince William in 2011, she seems to grow more and more confident every year, becoming less and less shy.
Prince Harry's 7 upcoming clashes with the Royal Family
Prince Harry could face various calendar clashes with the Royal Family, ranging from as early as within weeks to as late as next year.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to the UK last month, with sources making it known the couple could be in Britain for an “extended stay”.
Here, the Daily Express has pinpointed seven possible occasions when the Royal Family and the Sussexes could clash.
Mike Tindall breaks silence on heartbreaking final days before dad’s death
Mike Tindall has opened up on the heartbreaking final days of his father, Phil, who died earlier this month after a two-decade battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Zara Tindall’s husband announced last week that his father had died at the age of 80.
The former England rugby union star, patron of Cure Parkinson’s, appeared in a new episode of his podcast show, The Good, The Bad and the Rugby XTRA.
Prince William to make grand appearance on Prime Video
Prince William will make a grand appearance on Amazon’s Prime Video next month, as his Earthshot Prize Awards will be streamed on the platform for the first time, it has been announced.
The celebratory gala held in Mumbai, India’s financial capital, on November 17 will feature actor Rami Malek, former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor, and Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley.
Meghan Markle has finally realised the truth about Britain - and it could save her
By Alicia Liberty
COMMENT: "For years, I have been one of Meghan Markle’s loudest critics - and I make no apology for calling out the contradictions, the overexposure and the endless attempts to control the narrative.
"But I am also not interested in criticising her for the sake of it, and when she gets something right, I will say so.
"Since returning to Britain with Prince Harry and their children, the Duchess of Sussex has done something I genuinely did not expect: she has stepped back."
'Shameless' Harry and Meghan speak out on 'security threat' with 'ridiculous' comparison
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were branded “shameless and ridiculous” after their complaints about European paparazzi being spotted at their children’s school.
Earlier this week, a Sussex spokesman compared the pap row to the Fairford incident, which saw anti-terror cops swoop and President Donald Trump make public statements.
A former Met cop has blasted the couple’s latest security drama as “nonsense.”
Meghan Markle's bombshell plan to steal the spotlight - but Harry's left at home
EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle is planning to attend Paris Fashion Week again now that she is living in Europe, the Daily Express understands.
The Duchess of Sussex, who relocated back to Britain with her family at the end of August, has been considering spending the weekend in the French capital, but no concrete plans have been made yet.
This topic, and several others, are discussed in the first episode of Royals Unscripted, the Daily Express’s new YouTube and podcast series, which aired at 7 am on Thursday, October 1.
Princess Kate stuns locals as she picks them up for outing on a minibus
The Princess of Wales helped to pick up elderly minibus users to take them to a weekly lunch club as she celebrated 50 years of the volunteer transport company on Wednesday.
Joining the West Sussex Minibus on Wednesday, Catherine’s first stop in picturesque Pulborough was at 94-year-old Stella Drewett’s bungalow.
The princess, wearing grey suit trousers, a pussybow blouse and a wool coat, walked to her front door and said, "Good morning", before helping her manoeuvre her walking frame along the garden path and into the minibus.
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