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THE Queen is terrified Prince Harry will pick on one Royal Family member in particular in his bombshell memoir.
The Duke of Sussex recently revealed he would be writing a tell-all book about growing up as a royal, his relationship with Meghan Markle and explosive fall-out from the couple's move to the US.
While the Queen herself is likely to avoid being criticised by her grandson, other members of the Royal Family such as Prince Charles and Prince William have been warned to put on their tin hats and prepare for attacks.
But the person the Queen is actually most worried about is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, sources .
"Let’s be honest, Harry has never been close to the Duchess of Cornwall, the sources was reported as saying.
"If he documents their fraught relationship in the book it could be very damaging at a time when Charles is laying the groundwork for her to become Queen."
Read our Royal Family live blog below for the latest updates...
A RECAP: OPRAH'S INTERVIEW
The bombshell interview was televised in the UK on the 8 March this year. While many viewers passed Ofcom complaints and voiced their fury, Oprah insisted Meghan Markle was "truthful" in her interview and that she didn't realise the "racist" claims would be so impactful.
In the revealing chat aired in March, Meghan told how her mental health had suffered during her time as a working royal - and she felt suicidal while pregnant with Archie.
Meanwhile, Harry said his dad and brother were "trapped" in the Royal firm and that one member of the Royal Family had probed the duke about his unborn son and what colour his skin would be.
Meghan and Harry claimed that a senior royal made 'racist' comments about their son THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHER'S INCORRECT PREDICTION (CONTINUED…)
Gavin's prediction has proved to be incorrect, with Markle and Harry celebrating their third wedding anniversary in May. They got married in May 2018.
While their marriage has gone from strength to strength, Meghan said in the interview with Orpah that she was "naive" about what it meant to marry a royal.
Although Harry has stood by her side, bombshell accusations were thrown during their televised interview with Oprah this year.
"It was only once we were married, and everything started to really worsen, that I came to understand that not only was I not being protected but that they were willing to lie to protect other members of the family".
ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHER 'DIDN'T THINK PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE'S MARRIAGE WOULD LAST'
Kent Gavin, who photographed and had a close relationship with Princess Diana told Insider that he didn't think Harry and Meghan's marriage would last three years.
His prediction and low hopes for the couple were based on Diana's rocky experience with the royal family.
Through his friendship with Diana, he got an intimate view of her life with the royal family and how it affected her.
With this in mind, he said: "I cannot see Hollywood, which is Meghan, a beautiful woman, a confident actress, putting up with the system, which even Diana couldn't cope with".
MEGHAN MARKLE REFLECTS ON 'BRUTAL 20S' SAYING IT WAS 'CONSTANT BATTLE WITH HERSELF'
Bidding farewell to her 30s, The Mirror has reported that Meghan has opened up about her younger years in a lifestyle blog, The Tig.
Before shooting to fame, her 20s were a completely different story, admitting things were tough.
"My 20s were brutal – a constant battle with myself, judging my weight, my style, my desire to be as cool/as hip/as smart/as 'whatever' as everyone else."
"I must have been about 24 when a casting director looked at me during an audition and said 'You need to know that you’re enough. Less makeup, more Meghan'."
WHO IS PRINCESS EUGENIE’S HUSBAND JACK BROOKSBANK?
Wine merchant Jack Brooksbank has been married to Princess Eugenie - the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York - since October 2018.
Jack is the oldest son of George and Nicola Brooksbank.
His father is a chartered accountant and a company director, according to .
His mother Nicola (née Newton) lives with her husband in a gated period apartment in Wandsworth, London.
FERGIE'S DEFENCE FOR 'JAMES BOND' SON-IN-LAW JACK (CONTINUED…)
"Jack, who was on the front page, is a man of such integrity... He's just one of my most favourite people, I call him James Bond actually."
After wishing to clarify that Jack was spotted with bikini-clad women for work purposes, Sarah praised Jack and Eugenie's parenting skills.
"I'm so lucky... Eugenie's a great mum, everyone says you're so excited with your grandson and I say no, I'm so proud of my daughter, she's a great mother".
FERGIE DEFENDS SON-IN-LAW JACK BROOKSBANK AS A 'MAN OF INTEGRITY' AFTER HE WAS SPOTTED WITH THREE BIKINI-CLAD WOMEN
Sarah Ferguson has defended her 'superhero' son-in-law Jack Brooksbank after he was spotted with three bikini-clad women on a boat in Capri over the weekend. She insisted he was "just doing his job".
While Princess Eugenie was back at home looking after their son, Jack hit the headlines after cavorting with glamorous women - including a topless model.
Fergie has been quick to jump to Jack's defence, saying the story is, "completely fabricated... and he was on doing his job, and so I think it's really important that we clarify that for Jack's sake."
PROUD GRANDPARENTS (CONTINUED...)
Sarah Ferguson said it's likely best friend Diana would have split time between California - visiting Archie and Lilibet, and spending time with George, Charlotte and Louis at Kensington Palace.
In the interview with Bella magazine, she mentioned that Diana would have been 'proud' of her sons Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as their wives.
FERGIE SAYS SHE AND DIANA WOULD HAVE BEEN 'PARTY GRANNIES' AND 'FIRST ON THE BOUNCY CASTLE'
Sarah Ferguson gushed in an interview with Bella magazine after recalling her friendship with Princess Diana. She said if Princess Diana was still around, it's likely they would've shared their experiences as grandparents.
"Diana and I had the same complete love for children. We both loved nothing more than to put a smile on a child’s face".
"We’d be having granny parties together and having a great time. I wonder whether there would be room for the kids to get onto the bouncy castle, as she and I would be the first on."
Sarah Ferguson and 'best friend' Princess Diana pictured together.
WHO IS TOM BOWER?
Tom is an investigative journalist, who has reportedly signed a huge six-figure deal to write about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Tom has previously released in-depth unauthrosied life stories of a huge list of famous figures, including but not limited to Robert Maxwell, Mohamed Al-Fayed and Richard Branson.
Next to be victims of his words are Meghan and Harry, which will help Tom retain his title as one of the country's most infamous biographers.
ROYAL BIOGRAPHER VOWS TO 'TELL THE TRUTH' ABOUT MEGHAN MARKLE
Journalist Tom Bower has apparently signed a jaw-dropping six-figure deal to write 'unauthorised' material about Meghan and her husband.
He has spent a year talking to friends and enemies of the Royal family and is confident, "it will tell the truth when it comes out next year".
The decision and confirmation to write a book comes shortly after The Duke of Sussex's revelation that he is writing a literary memoir.
EXPLAINED: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HARRY'S BOOK SO FAR
Prince Harry appears to have sent shockwaves through the Royal Family with the news he is writing a tell-all book about his life.
He claimed in a statement the account of his life would be “accurate and wholly truthful”.
No exact date has yet been given but it is timed for release in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
A first draft is nearly completed, with a likely publication at the end of 2022.
PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE 'RISK RUNNING OUT OF CURRENCY SOON'
Despite the couple firmly remaining in the limelight, according to the Daily Record, one expert has said that their 'book and podcast deals mean they face the threat of running out of currency.'
"I think the biggest threat to Harry and Meghan, once these book deals are done and the podcasts are done and Spotify, then what is their currency?"
Harry's book is scheduled to be published in late 2022.
WHERE HAS HAS HARRY TAKEN MEGHAN ON HER BIRTHDAYS BEFORE?
For Meghan's 36th birthday, Harry and her were still not married. However, he still whisked her away to Botswana in Africa, where they worked with an elephant charity.
Meghan's 37th birthday - her first as a member of the royal family - saw her attend a friend's wedding in Surrey.
Meghan's first birthday as a mum was her 38th. After giving birth to Archie, the couple celebrated with carrot cake at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. Days later, the family flew to Ibiza.
Last year was the quietest birthday of all. Amid the Covid pandemic, she celebrated her 39th at home.
ONE DAY TO GO 'TILL THE BIG DAY
Prince Harry's pulling out all the stops for Meghan's 40th birthday tomorrow - including ordering a bespoke birthday cake.
Now, it has been reported to Page Six that Harry may whisk her off on an intimate getaway... while still keeping things low-key.
Since getting married in 2018, they've had a track record of keeping birthday celebrations small.
SPORTY KATE
According to Royal author Adam Helliker, ";Kate will be loved by the England team".
While Kate's replacing the Duke may hurt now, "he will be glad it's not going to William, Kate is preferable".
It may be a softer blow for all parties involved to have Kate as a patron as, the rift between Harry and Wills, "is not going away - the only communication is between Kate and Harry."
Princes Harry and William along with Kate Middleton watch the RBS Six Nations Championship match between England and Italy at Twickenham in 2007 "IT'S A PSYCHOLOGICAL BLOW AS IT EMPHASISES THE SPLIT AND IT'S VERY MUCH FINAL." (CONTINUED…)
"The Queen had left the door open but it's past the point of no return - I can't see Harry coming him back to the UK, and so yes it's another blow, and another example of what he has given up for his new life, and what it's cost him."
On one hand, while this is a huge blow for Prince Harry, Mr Dampier says: "he can't really complain because he decided to quit the UK - he can't pick and choose the things he can do - he has made his bed and has to lie in it."
PRINCE HARRY LOSING MORE PATRONAGES IS A ‘PSYCHOLOGICAL BLOW’
Harry's loss of MORE patronages is a "psychological blow" that shows he's "past the point of no return", claims a royal expert.
With Kate set to replace him as patron of his beloved England rugby teams., Royal commentator Phil Dampier says it means Kate is, "getting a higher profile."
"It also highlights the reality of Prince Harry being replaced in some of things he enjoyed, but it's sad in that it's taking away the things he brought to the table.
PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN HIRE DISNEY EXEC TO OVERSEE THEIR NETFLIX SHOWS
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have hired a former Disney+ executive to oversee their multi-million dollar shows on Netflix.
Chanel Pysnik has got an extensive background, previously working on a project with David Beckham.
It is planned that she will oversee nonfiction series and documentary film productions.
KEEPING IT LOW KEY
Her Majesty is currently on holiday at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland, where she’s keeping a low-profile; enjoying picnics and walking her dogs.
The monarch usually spends her summers at the Scottish retreat, arriving there in August. She sometimes extends her stay until October.
It was a special place as is where she and Prince Philip spent part of their honeymoon in 1947. This year is her first summer visit to Balmoral without her beloved husband, who died in April this year.
WILL MEGHAN’S DAD BE AT THE BIRTHDAY BASH?
The guest list for her birthday has yet to be fully revealed, but it is expected that her mum Doria and close pal Oprah will be there.
In an explosive interview earlier this year, the Duchesses dad criticized the couple’s “bad behavior” and the effect it has had on raising their son Archie and newborn girl Lilibet.
The former Hollywood lighting director has yet to meet his two grandkids.
LET THEM HAVE THEIR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO
Prince Harry has pulled out all the stops and ordered a bespoke birthday cake for Meghan Markle's 40th.
The posh bakery can charge anywhere from £160 plus for cakes, with their spciality being ‘naked’ cakes where some of the cake's layers are visible underneath the icing.
Before the showstopper will make its appearance, it's reported that guests will enjoy "grazing tables" with locally sourced foods and wines.
QUEEN’S BROOCH COLLECTION REPORTEDLY ‘WORTH £90M’
According to diamond experts, The Queen’s brooch collection is worth at least £90m.
While many of the prized jewels have been passed down to her through generations, others have been gifts.
The diamond topping the leaderboard is her Cullinan diamond, estimated at around £50 million.
Queen Elizabeth ll wears the Imperial State Crown at the State Opening of Parliament on November 15, 2006 PLAIN JANE… OOPS WE MEAN HARRY
Prince Charles’ aim to have “slimmed-down” monarchy with fewer working royals when king could cause public outcry.
While much of what he wants to do remains speculation, if it were to become reality, he will have the power to make his son “plain Henry.”
His decision to do this would be detrimental to the firm as: “The formal removal of the HRH from Diana… after her divorce, was seen as a petty, spiteful act and not one that would actively be sought to be repeated.”
CLUELESS AMERICAN TOURIST DIDN’T RECOGNISE THE QUEEN
A royal aide has recalled an amusing incident of how a group of clueless American tourists didn’t recognise the Queen – and even asked her if she had met herself.
As she was walking on her estate in Balmoral, Scotland, the US tourists failed to recognise her.
The tourists comedically asked if she lived in the area and she replied that she had a house nearby.
