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Prince Harry's final straw in his decision to leave the Firm was after a touching family video without him was shared by the royals, according to claims.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly "furious" following a Christmas snub from the Royal Family, leaving them certain they wanted to go on their "own path".

A moment from Christmas in 2019 was said to have convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that the "entire institution" was against them during their time working in the Royal Family due to an "unspoken code". While there were a number of causes which ultimately contributed to their departure, it has been said that one key moment was the "final straw" and "tipped them over the edge" to step back from their roles within The Firm.

The British royal family is bracing themselves for another tell-all. Omid Scobie has written an "explosive" follow-up to his 2020 book, "Finding Freedom," titled "Endgame." It promises to be "a penetrating investigation into the current state of the British monarchy – an unpopular king, a power-hungry heir to the throne, a queen willing to go to dangerous lengths to preserve her image, and a prince forced to start a new life after being betrayed by his own family." The publisher noted that "Endgame" is based on conversations and interviews "with current and former palace staff, trusted friends of the royals and even family members themselves." "The reality is that the royal family will see it as another bombshell book," True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen told Fox News Digital.

On November 14, 2023, King Charles marked his 75th birthday.

In November 2018, a series of family portraits were taken for King Charles (who, at the time, was still a Prince) in honor of his 70th birthday.

commemorates his 75th birthday Tuesday, memories about his past celebrations are coming to light.In 2018, the monarch memorialized his big 7-0 with a series of formal portraits with his family.Charles and Queen Camilla took some snaps in the gardens of Clarence House alongside Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the time.However, in Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand’s biographical book “Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan,” the authors claimed that arranging the photo shoot was an “absolute nightmare.” William, 41, and Harry, 39, didn’t try hard to ensure the snapshots came together either.The estranged brothers reportedly “can be hot and cold with their father,” the book claims. Scobie and Durand penned: “Neither William nor Harry made much of an effort to make themselves available.”In the photo, William and Kate’s children — Prince George and Princess Charlotte — sat on a bench next to Charles and Camilla while Kate held a baby Prince Louis behind them.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's biographer and pal Omid Scobie has been dubbed a "nasty piece of work" by a royal expert for making bombshell claims about the Royal Family in his new explosive book.

Kate Middleton's sister Pippa Middleton reportedly banned Meghan Markle from her wedding guest list after their mum Carole voiced her concerns about the duchess attending.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding day was a lavish star studded affair with the likes of Oprah Winfrey, the Beckhams and George and Amal Clooney all in attendance at their big day.

“Scandals of the Royal Palaces” author Tom Quinn, the former actress, 42, felt “shunted off” when she and Harry moved into the two-bedroom abode that is nestled on the grounds of Kensington Palace.Quinn told the Mirror‘s “Pod Save The Queen” podcast recently that Markle seemingly was “drawn in” by the idea of the royal family and was disheartened to learn she would be residing “in a little cottage” rather than a palace.“I think that actually, she wasn’t too keen on that,” he said. “It seemed like they were being shunted off to a little prefab in the grounds.”“Finding Freedom” authors Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie, however, claimed that the “Suits” alum was ecstatic to live at the quaint bungalow.They wrote in the biography: “After months of long-distance, Meghan was thrilled to finally be sharing a postcode, W8 4PY, with her partner.”“She felt at home at [Nottingham Cottage] with Harry -— she’s always been able to bloom where she was planted, but she hadn’t moved to London to start a new job,” they added.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are losing friends left and right.

Next week, Meghan Markle will celebrate her 42nd birthday and her husband Prince Harry, and their two children Archie and Lilibet, are sure to make her day extra special.

Meghan Markle has been accused of "tipping off" paparazzi in order to "stage" pictures.

Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival,” is expected to be highly disparaging of the royal family — a flip from his supportive biography of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, “Finding Freedom.”The journalist wrote in an op-ed this week that the nonfiction work — which was delayed three months so it could include “sensational details” about the coronation of King Charles III — will dissect the royal family’s successes, as well as things they “should be ashamed of.”Scobie described the book as “an unfiltered investigation into the current state of the royal family” that has “details on unsolved mysteries.”“Just like this country’s politicians, the royals are not, and should not be, above reproach — no matter how desperately certain press secretaries may want you to think so,” he wrote in the i newspaper.“Finding Freedom” was mainly told from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s perspective, but this book is expected to not be framed in their narrative, the Daily Beast reported.Meghan briefed Scobie and his co-author Carolyn Durand through a third-party for the 2020 book, which contained many personal anecdotes of the Sussex’s personal lives.It wouldn’t be likely the Sussexes would permit Scobie to write another book from their point of view looking back at their royal life with displeasure as their popularity continues to wane — but there’s also very little belief that the author will paint Prince William and Princess Kate in a positive light.“In order to tell a full story, it has to be written without fear [or] favour — regardless of the consequences,” Scobie said.

Well, this is inneresting!

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the Ms. Foundation Woman of Vision Awards in New York City Tuesday evening, and claim they were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" after the ceremony. Following the event – where the Duchess of Sussex received the 2023 Woman of Vision Award from Gloria Steinem – Markle, her husband and her mother, Doria Ragland were pursued by swarms of photographers for "over two hours," which resulted in "multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road," according to a spokesperson for the royal couple.

King Charles was said to have been “crushed” after learning Prince Harry was issuing a statement confirming his relationship with Meghan Markle just 20 minutes before its release. The 74-year-old now monarch, who was still Prince of Wales at the time, was on an important tour of the Middle East in November 2016 and was set for a delicate summit with the King of Bahrain.

Samantha Markle is not giving up without a fight. Meghan Markle's sister is taking another legal shot at the Duchess of Sussex after her defamation lawsuit was thrown out, refiling the claims that the judge dismissed without prejudice.

A royal victory. Meghan Markle has won the defamation lawsuit filed against her by half-sister Samantha Markle.

Meghan Markle has won the defamation lawsuit her estranged sister Samantha Markle filed against her in 2021. On Thursday, a judge threw out Samantha's case, saying that Meghan wasn't guilty because every statement she made that Samantha took issue with was an obvious opinion and therefore didn't meet the criteria for defamation.

King Charles III wants Meghan Markle and Prince Harryto move our of Frogmore Cottage before his coronation this May, it's been reported. Incase you've been hiding under a rock for the past two-and-a-half months, the California-based Sussexes have caused a royal ruckus - the likes of which we've never seen - thanks to their Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and the former's incendiary memoir Spare, which hit bookshelves back in January.The Sun now reveals that the "stunned" couple's UK residence of Frogmore Cottage (which the late Queen Elizabeth II gave them) is being handed over to the 74 year old monarch's brother Prince Andrew, who officially no longer serves The Firm, before his older sibling's history-making ceremony.

READ MORE: Prince Harry's rare glimpse into his Montecito mansion with MeghanPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a joint appearance to present a prize from their Archewell Foundation. The couple, who stepped down as senior royals three years ago, praised Nabiha Syed for winning the second-ever Digital Civil Rights Award, describing her as an "inspiration". Find out more HERE. "The anti-SLAPP statute only applies if you win on the initial motion to dismiss," he said.

Meghan Markle isn’t going to let her half-sister Samantha Markle win that easily!

Fans have been left surprised by a steamy clip of Meghan Markle appearing in the cult US show 90210 years ago. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, was a successful actress before she met Prince Harry and joined the Royal Family, and her credits include legal drama Suits and 2011 film Horrible Bosses.

It’s been more than two years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opted to step back from their duties as senior members of the royal family, resulting in the Duke of Sussex losing his royal patronages and military titles.

Prince Harry sporting his military uniform for any of the upcoming events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's death and upcoming funeral. The 37-year-old Duke of Sussex will not be permitted to wear his uniform for any of the official events including the vigil at Westminster Abbey, according to multiple reports. After stepping down as a senior member of the royal family in 2020, Harry wasforced to relinquish his honorary military appointments.

Meghan Markle was once left 'distraught' after being advised by a Royal Family aid to avoid wearing certain types of jewellery.