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'EXPLOITATIVE!' Experts give verdict on Meghan's picture near Diana's grave

Season 1, Ep. 65

It appears that Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet laid flowers on Diana's grave during their stay at Althorp. And we only know this because of the Duchess of Sussex herself...


Rebecca English, the Daily Mail's Royal Editor, slams the photographs on Meghan's Instagram as 'exploitative' and 'hypocritical'. What will appear on her account next? Perhaps pictures of Highgrove?


Meanwhile, Richard Eden, the Daily Mail's Diary Editor, addresses the theory that there may be a reunion between Prince William and Prince Harry as soon as next year.


AND we reveal which royal spouse is helping to keep Prince George 'grounded'.


PLUS why is the courtier Prince Harry once publicly dragged leaving the Royal Family? We address the conspiracy theories on this week's episode...


READ MORE: King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Commonwealth Games in a TARDIS - before watching touching opening ceremony from thrones next to new PM Andy Burnham - https://bit.ly/4pXQyxJ


READ MORE: Meghan and Harry were accused of being 'tasteless' after visiting Diana's grave. But this is the quiet show of support from Earl Spencer so many missed - and what it reveals about his relationship with the couple: RICHARD EDEN - https://bit.ly/4w00sAj


READ MORE: Harry's 'Wasp' steps down: The King's aide who prince blamed for being a roadblock in attempts to reconcile with his father steps down after 20 years - https://bit.ly/4hbztOF


READ MORE: How Prince George looks to Mike and Zara for guidance: Down-to-earth Tindalls are 'helping the future King stay grounded', claims royal expert - https://bit.ly/452Ev8K


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