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During her time as a working senior royal, Meghan Markle worked with a number of charities and launched some important projects. Her interests included mental health, women's rights, animal welfare and bringing communities together.

Meghan Markle "wanted to be a superstar" after stepping back from Royal duties with Prince Harry, a Royal expert has claimed.The Sussexes bid farewell to their Royal roles in 2020 and relocated to the United States. Despite their stated desire for privacy, one expert suggests that the former Suits actress was actually seeking more time in the spotlight.

Members of the Royal Family have many important official titles that connect them to centuries of history. When she married Prince Harry in May 2018, Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex, the Countess of Dumbarton and Baroness Kilkeel.

Meghan Markle has been urged to visit the United Kingdom amid her rebrand and "while she has projected a polished image", the Duchess has been advised to be "more relatable".The Duchess of Sussex is currently working on several projects, thought to be part of her and Prince Harry's rebrand. Meghan is working on launching her brand, American Riviera Orchard, with the Duchess also poised to soon release a new Netflix show about cookery and gardening.

While other members of the Royal Family are well-known for favouring High Street brands, The Duchess of Sussex has never been one to shy away from slightly more expensive wardrobe items. Just like her former character, Rachel Zane, on hit legal series Suits, Meghan quickly became known for her stylish and chic outfits when she stepped out on official royal duties.

Prince Harry is "entirely in the shadow" of Meghan Markle as she "steals the limelight", according to an expert.The Sussexes recently embarked on a high-profile trip to Nigeria where Meghan in particular looked striking in an array of dazzling outfits and spoke publicly about discovering her Nigeria heritage. It was the couple's first overseas tour since sensationally quitting as working royals and it led to speculation that Harry appeared pushed out and worried amid his wife's star performance.

King Charles and the Prince of Wales are reportedly "terrified" of the potential repercussions if they were to remove Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal titles, a Royal commentator has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex famously stepped back from their roles as senior working royals in 2020 and subsequently relocated to Montecito, California, where they live with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Following on from Prince Harry's most recent return to the UK, a debate has been sparked about whether the Duke was invited to stay at a royal residence - something which have made it easier for Harry to have a brief meeting with his father. While representatives from both parties claim different conversations took place, it has been reported that Prince Harry rejected the offer to stay at a residence such as St James's Palace, Clarence House or Buckingham Palace over fears for his security.This decision, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond points out exclusively to OK!, is difficult to understand.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might just be packing their bags for Ghana after their successful visit to Nigeria, as buzz is building about a potential invite from the West African nation. Ghana's top officials and cultural icons are reportedly eager to host The Duke and Duchess of Sussex following their successful stint in Nigeria, insiders revealed to the Mirror.

A leading royal author and commentator has claimed that the Duchess of Sussex had plans to dive straight into her official royal duties and join the late Queen on engagements in an effort to "modernise" the monarchy. In the years since she and Harry stepped back from their roles, Meghan has stated that she didn't receive enough support or training to adjust to her new role as a working member of the world's most famous family. However, in an interview, royal expert Angela Levin has suggested that the Duchess was so keen to bring change to the Royal Family that she immediately sought a more active role.

Prince Harry's decision to step down from his role as a senior working royal rocked the Royal Family – but it seems it was a long time in the making. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped the bombshell news in January 2020 before jetting off to California two months later to start their new life.This move prompted the Royal Family to split in ways no one could have predicted.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing their three-day trip to Nigeria as they attended a sitting volleyball match and were mobbed by fans.The visit – which has been dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – is part of Harry's Invictus Games project and he delighted onlookers when he took part in a game. Unfortunately for Prince Harry, his Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad with all the players being wounded military personnel.The engagements in Nigeria come after Prince Harry made a fleeting return to London earlier this week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games during a service at St Paul's Cathedral.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's three-day trip to Nigeria began on Thursday, May 9 and saw them meet military officials, speak about mental health and promote the Invictus Games. While the pair stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020, their visit to the west African nation was dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – a reference which a leading royal expert points out will not have "pleased" King Charles or the Prince of Wales.

King Charles had a private meeting with David Beckham, just after he allegedly turned down an opportunity to see Prince Harry due to his busy schedule. After his doctors confirmed that The King could focus on getting back to a fuller diary, the King did not have the opportunity to see his younger son, who jetted into London on Tuesday, in preparation of his appearance at St Paul's Cathedral the next day to celebrate the Invictus Games.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left waiting at Heathrow Airport recently after their British Airways pilot fell sick just before jetting the pair off for their three-day visit to Nigeria.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in the West African nation for their quick tour, following Harry's recent trip to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Meghan did not join Harry at the service at St Paul's Cathedral and instead flew solo from their LA home base to Heathrow, where she was reunited with him in the airport's exclusive Windsor Suite.They hopped on an overnight flight to Abuja, Nigeria's capital, but not without a bit of difficult start.

The Duke of Sussex will be making his return to the UK on Wednesday, 8 May to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games - the multi-sport event which celebrates wounded servicemen and women. While very little is known about Prince Harry's return and the service he will attend at St Paul's Cathedral on 8 May, it has been reported that part of the visit will be made up of a reunion between King Charles and his estranged son.This reunion, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond points out, will put everything into perspective for Harry amid an incredibly difficult time for the Royal Family.

He may be sixth in line to the British throne, but Prince Archie's upbringing in Montecito, California is world's away from the centuries of Kings and Queens he descends from. Today, as Archie turns five, just how might the young royal be celebrating? "I wish we knew more about little Archie", former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!.

With Prince Harry set to return to the UK alone on Tuesday, he is expected to spend a period of time with his father, King Charles, but not see his brother, the Prince of Wales, as "now is not the time". While Harry's return to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games is a celebration, a leading royal expert has pointed out why the current situation the Royal Family faces will have put Harry's "perceived grievances" into perspective. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: "I’m certain Harry will see his father during his stay.

Even though he was born in at the Portland Hospital in London, Prince Archie has spent very little time in the UK and is being raised in Montecito, California. Despite this, Archie remains sixth in line to the throne and is officially known as Prince Archie of Sussex. As he celebrates his fifth birthday on Monday, 6 May, just how might the young royal mark his special day? "I wish we knew more about little Archie", former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!.

While the likes of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis can expect to one day hold senior titles, such as the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and perhaps the Duke of Cambridge or the Duke of York, many of the late Queen's other great-grandchildren will never gain an official style. This was the case for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's young children until the couple made the announcement in March 2023 that they did not wish to deny Archie and Lilibet of their "birth right" - and moved to change the way the youngsters were styled.

Prince Harry will return to the UK on Wednesday, 8 May for the 10-year anniversary service of the Invictus Games at St Paul's Cathedral. Despite this celebration, no other members of the Royal Family, or Meghan Markle, will be present to mark the occasion.The Mirror reports that while the Duke of Sussex will manage to fit in a meeting with his father on his return to London, he is not expected to see his brother, the Prince of Wales, despite wishing to, as "now is not the time.” A source told the publication: "Their relationship remains extremely fractured.

Even though he was born in London, Prince Archie has spent very little time in the UK and is being raised, alongside his younger sister Princess Lilibet, in Montecito, California. Despite this, Archie remains sixth in line to the throne and is officially titled as Prince Archie of Sussex.

The Duke of Sussex is set to return to the UK next week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games. However, the Duchess of Sussex is not expected to be by his side but will instead accompany him to Nigeria to "discover her roots".

Meghan Markle "didn't grasp Royal hierarchy" and "craved the limelight", a royal expert has claimed.The Duchess of Sussex has been accused by a commentator of exiting the Royal Family because "she wanted to be the star". The former Suits actress joined the Royal Family back in May 2018 when she married Prince Harry, but the couple stepped back from their official duties in 2020 and relocated to the US where they still live with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle packed on the PDA as they kissed at a charity polo match in sunny Miami.They were seen ahead of Harry's fundraising polo match in Florida, looking relaxed and happy, walking hand-in-hand. Prince Harry was smartly dressed in white trousers, light blue shirt with a beige jacket while Meghan looked stunning in a cream halterneck dress.They made their appearance at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge event in Wellington on Friday. The event, Sentebale Polo Cup, is an annual affair supporting Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry in 2006 aimed at assisting children and young people in southern Africa.

After it emerged that Prince Harry is set to speak at the Invictus Games 10th Anniversary Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on May 8, questions remain over whether Meghan Markle will join her husband in the UK. “Both Harry and Meghan are listed as guests and a speech has been scheduled," a source told the Express.

For many years, the Duke of Sussex enjoyed a very warm relationship with his sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales - even going so far as to describe her as "the sister I've never had and always wanted" in his memoir, Spare. While the pair have grown apart in recent years since the Sussexes very public split from the Royal Family, a leading royal expert has pointed out how Harry in particular will feel about losing his bond with Kate, while also making it clear where his priorities now lie.

Prince Harry is reportedly only willing to return to the UK with Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the UK under one specific condition.The Duke of Sussex is expected to return to the UK in a few weeks for another visit. He's set to attend a special service at St Paul's Cathedral on May 8, celebrating the 10th anniversary of his highly successful Invictus Games.The first event of these games, created for sick and injured servicemen and women, was held in London in 2014 and co-founded by Harry.

The Duke of Sussex is reportedly facing "sleepless nights" ahead of his return to the UK, with tensions said to be running high concerning Meghan's potential attendance - her first return to the UK since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Harry is expected to return to the UK next month to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games at St.

After it emerged that Prince Harry is set to speak at the Invictus Games 10th Anniversary Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral on May 8, questions remain over whether Meghan Markle will join her husband in the UK. “Both Harry and Meghan are listed as guests and a speech has been scheduled," a source told the Express.