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Meghan Markle has claimed she has not even “scratched the surface” of her negative experiences within the royal family.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has opened up about her struggle with suicidal thoughts in a new interview with Prince Harry.
“I would never want anyone else to make those kinds of plans,” he said. Sunday morning on CBS.
The couple are backing a new initiative to help parents of children who have taken their own lives after being bullied online.
This comes after Harry and Meghan announced they will visit Colombia for four days following the success of their unofficial tour of Nigeria, after declaring the UK was too dangerous to visit.
Harry, 39, said he would not bring Meghan back to his home country without personal state-funded security because he fears a “knife or acid attack.”
The couple was invited to Colombia by Vice President Francia Márquez, but the exact details of the trip are not known.
A representative for the Sussexes said The Independent that they will be provided with “full safety equipment” for the visit.
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Harry and Meghan criticised for 'ridiculous' security decision
Royal author Angela Levin criticised the couple's decision to visit Colombia after Harry deemed the UK, in particular, too dangerous for Meghan to visit.
He said he fears an acid or knife attack inspired by negative tabloid stories.
“It's dangerous there [Colombia] “Right now,” Levin said, “there are a lot of people being detained and being asked to pay money to come back.
“It's really ridiculous.”
A spokesman for the Sussexes said The Independent that they will have complete security during their visit.
The visit is said to aim to “shed light on Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 6, 2024 06:00
Harry and Meghan share fears for Archie and Lilibet's safety
The couple are supporting a new initiative for parents whose children have taken their own lives after being attacked online.
“Our kids are little, they’re three and five, they’re amazing, but all we want to do as parents is protect them,” said Meghan, who turned 43 on Sunday.
“And so, as we can see what is happening in the online space, we know there is a lot of work to be done there and we are happy to be able to be part of a change for the better.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 6, 2024 04:00
Prince Harry's 'deadly sin' against King Charles
Following claims that King Charles ignores Prince Harry's phone calls, a royal expert has shed light on the Duke of Sussex's “cardinal sin.”
He explained that Harry's biggest mistake, in his father's eyes, was describing Queen Camilla as a “villain” in his 2023 memoirs. Replacement.
Real author Christopher Andersen said Fox Digital News“When Harry branded his stepmother Camilla a 'villain' in his book and revealed that both he and William initially begged his father not to marry her, Harry committed what Charles considers a cardinal sin.
“No one in royal circles looks down on Camilla and gets away with it, not even a son of the king.”
Harry has not seen his father since his cancer diagnosis was announced in February.
Emma GuinnessAugust 6, 2024 02:00
The royal family does not wish Meghan Markle a happy birthday
Despite posting celebratory photographs of the likes of children in Wales, the Duchess of Sussex's 43rd birthday was not celebrated publicly.
Emma GuinnessAugust 6, 2024 00:00
Harry and Meghan, “much more than celebrities”
“It's quite difficult to pinpoint what they do because they no longer work with royals,” said royal expert Katie Nicholls. The Vanity Fair Dynasty podcast.
“They are much more than celebrities. Obviously, philanthropy is the umbrella under which they want to exist, but then you add American Riviera Orchard to all that, which in some ways raises a little bit of a question mark about what they are doing.”
This comes after the couple recently lent their support to a new initiative that helps parents who have lost children to online bullying.
Emma GuinnessAugust 5, 2024 10:00 PM
Meghan Markle “is not cut out for a life of service”
While the Duchess of Sussex has pledged her commitment to her charitable work, there has been speculation that her main concerns are financial.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: OK! Magazine: “I suspect Meghan is a business woman with a lot of philanthropic ideas… but her driving force is to capitalize on her fame and make sure she and Harry have enough money for all their needs.
“I’m not entirely convinced she’s fully committed to a ‘life of service’, so I imagine there will be occasional forays into charity work and impromptu royal trips, but I think she’s a businesswoman at heart. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that!”
Emma GuinnessAugust 5, 2024 20:00
Kate Middleton will travel to Scotland for the summer holidays
Kate, 42, has been largely absent from public life in 2024 as she undergoes chemotherapy for an undisclosed type of cancer.
The Balmoral Estate is known for its links with the natural world and is home to several rare species of wildlife, including red squirrels.
Emma GuinnessAugust 5, 2024 17:00
Harry and Meghan will have 'full security' for their trip to Colombia
This comes after Prince Harry recently told ITV that he will not bring his wife to the UK because it is too dangerous and he fears a “knife or acid attack.”
The couple are making the visit in their capacity as private citizens, although it will have many of the trappings of a royal tour.
Emma GuinnessAugust 5, 2024 16:00
Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand is in serious trouble
Pointing to the fact that it hasn't been officially launched yet, Tom Quinn said it's been a few months since the Duchess of Sussex tried to soft launch any of her products.
“Harry never had any real idea of how to become an entrepreneur or a businessman in his own right,” Quinn said. mirror.
“He has been trained from birth to do one thing: be a royal, and he has squandered that opportunity.
“His unconditional support for his wife and her business projects has never wavered, but it has not been enough to make his company a success.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 5, 2024 3:00 PM
The Duchess of Edinburgh attends the Paris Olympics
Sophie, 59, was announced on the royal family's official Twitter/X account, which emphasised her status as a patron of Britain's hockey team.
The post read: “As Patron of @GBHockey, The Duchess of Edinburgh joined spectators at the @Paris2024 Olympic Games, where she attended the men’s hockey quarter-final yesterday and visited the women’s team at the @TeamGB performance centre, ahead of their quarter-final against the Netherlands this afternoon.
“I wish you the best of luck!”
🏑 As Patron of @HockeyGBThe Duchess of Edinburgh has joined spectators at the @Paris2024 Olympic Games, where yesterday he attended the men's hockey quarter-finals and visited the women's team in the @TeamGB performance centre, ahead of their quarter-final match against the Netherlands this… photo.twitter.com/XFeV89yeTv
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 5, 2024
Emma GuinnessAugust 5, 2024 2:00 PM