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Meghan Markle Bullying Staff Over Home Renovations? [Report]

We’re just weeks away from Meghan Markle’s due date, and not surprisingly, the tabloids are loaded with reports about the mom-to-be stressing over last minute details. Of course, Meghan’s situation is relatable to millions, and since most media outlets live in fear of anyone considering the Duchess of Sussex even remotely likable, they had to go and put the usual “diva” spin on it. Whereas someone who is well-liked by the fickle gossip hounds of the tabloid media might be depicted as a harried mom feathering her nest while frantically attending to her many professional obligations, Meghan is saddled with the mom-zilla label. That’s not really a thing, in case you were wondering, but let’s dive into this mess, anyway: “She’s totally being a mom-zilla with the home renovation,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online. “Right now she is being a task-master,” the insider adds, as though that’s a bad thing. The insider goes on to claim that Meghan is — gasp! — working hard and keeping busy in the final weeks of her pregnancy. “She is not taking a break and has a long list to accomplish for the new house,” added the source. Remember Meghan’s baby shower in New York last week? The one that was criticized as decadent and wasteful by the UK media, even though there were like 12 people in attendance, and Meghan’s friends paid for the whole thing? Yeah, now the tactic has changed and Meg is being slammed for not being fully present during the event. “Even at her recent baby shower in New York City she was on the phone with people in the U.K. at all hours barking orders at them for — of all things — the paint,” says the source. The insider goes on to say that Meghan is decorating Frogmore Cottage as she sees fit, without any approval from palace officials. Sounds like a perfectly reasonable thing to us, but what do we know? “She was told she needed approval and she said she didn’t care about approval because she doesn’t need approval and what she says goes,” says the insider. “She’s making demands left and right and friends worry because she is on the go all the time and simply not taking any breaks.” You almost have to marvel when the anti-Meghan invective has full-blown split personality disorder like this. Meghan is a spoiled diva, but she’s also working way too hard? Which is it? We guess when you can’t decide on a single trash-talk strategy, it’s best to just hurl all of your BS at the wall and see what sticks. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle Baby Bump Watch: Is She Showing Yet?

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Prince Harry to Meghan Markle: Wait, Did You Cheat on Me?

Might there be trouble in Royal paradise? Just a few weeks before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to become first-time parents?!? We can’t help but wonder about this possibility after something Harry said to his wife in front of many witnesses… The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were visiting Education For All, a boarding house supporting female education in rural communities in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco this week, when they were congratulated on their upcoming arrival. (Markle is due in early May with either a boy or a girl, neither the couple nor the Palace has revealed the gender.) “I wish to say congratulations for your pregnancy,” a woman in attendance told the supertars in a video shared by the BBC, to which Harry turned towards Markle and joked: “Wait, you’re pregnant?” Not a bad joke for any husband to make, right? Especially when said pregnancy is, literally , the most talked-about pregnancy on the planet.  “Surprise!” Markle replied, prompting Harry to quip: “Is it mine?” Ummm… what?!? Did Harry really just ask Markle whether she cheated on him? We know this is a common joke for people to make when a woman is expecting, but it’s wildly inappropriate when you stop and think about it. Where, exactly, is the humor in speculating about your wife’s infidelity? Markle, of course, laughed at Harry’s seemingly harmless inquiry. Everyone knows he’s sort of a big jokester and was just aiming for a laugh. But is this really what Markle needss right now? She remains under fire from critics, members of the Royal Family and even her own so-called loved ones. Rumors of a feud between Markle and Kate Middleton have thankfully died down of late, but resentment remains over the way Meghan allegedly treated her fellow Duchess in the past. The former Suits actress still has a reputation for being an entitled American and we just don’t think Harry made the right call here in possibly alo giving her a reputation for being a disloyal spouse. The Royal twosome is currently visiting Morocco on a three-day trip; they arrived in the country on Saturday. The following day (Monday), Harry and his bride took a helicopter to the Atlas Mountains to visit a girls’ boarding house and talk to students there, which is where Markle received a henna tattoo to mark seven months of pregnancy. Because some folks are just always out to savage her, she received negative feedback for this decision as well. The poor woman simply can’t win. But she’s back in London now, settled in at home until the baby arrives. In the end, that’s all that really matters, wouldn’t you agree? View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess

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Serena Williams, Gayle King & Others Attend Meghan Markle’s $200,000 Baby Shower

Source: James Devaney/GC Images / Getty Celebs Attend Meghan Markle’s $200,000 Baby Shower Meghan Markle’s friends threw her an extravagant baby shower in NYC for the royal seed. The Duchess of Sussex’ baby shower was held at New York’s The Mark hotel in the penthouse suite that goes for $75,000 a night. Guests included Serena Williams who allegedly footed the bill for the suite and was spotted the night before with Meghan at dinner… Source: Felipe Ramales/Splash News / Splash News   Gayle King… Source: SplashNews.com / Splash News and Amal Clooney. Source: PapCulture/SplashNews.com / Splash News Meghan was spotted outside the hotel herself cradling the royal bump. Source: SplashNews.com / Splash News Gayle also gave some personal insight into the baby shower on  CBS This Morning and confirmed that a “good time” was had by all the guests. She also shared the Meghan wanted to hold off on opening the gifts till she got home. There’s speculation that she wanted Prince Harry to share that moment with her. “She didn’t open any of the gifts because she wants to do that when she goes home so I really don’t know what everybody got her,” the journalist shared. “She’s very kind, she’s very generous and a really sweet person. I think her friends just wanted to celebrate her. “ Meghan’s guests dined on food from Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and enjoyed a flower-arranging lesson led by Lewis Miller. According to Cosmopolitan the estimated cost for Meghan’s shower was around $200,000 especially considering the $100,000 private jet she flew in on, that a friend paid for. Source: SplashNews.com / Splash News   Must be niiiiice. Hit the flip for more from the Duchess of Sussex’ baby shower.

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Meghan Markle Spotted in NYC Ahead of Secret Baby Shower!

We’re less than two months away from Meghan Markle’s due date , which means the Duchess of Sussex is approaching her travel deadline. (Those who fly private are given a bit more leeway, but you still want to avoid a midair delivery whenever possible.) Fortunately, Meg is taking full advantage by hopping across the pond for a few days of partying with her American besties. Yes, according to multiple outlets, Meg is wrapping up a five-day trip to NYC today with a baby shower hosted by several of her closest friends. Obviously, the “partying” we’re talking about here was fairly subdued, as Meghan is 1. pregnant, and 2. a member of the Royal Family. But despite the diva-like picture painted by Meghan’s awful family , the Duchess reportedly favors the simple things in life. A report published today by Harper’s Bazaar indicates that Meg spent much of the past few days enjoying the SoHo district in the company of Jessica Mulroney, a longtime friend and stylist who currently works for Good Morning America. “The trip is a lovely chance to catch up with friends and spend time in a city she loves,” says a source close to the Meghan, who notes that the trip was planned several months ago. “This will be the last time a lot of them will see Meg until after the baby is born so it’s nice to share precious moments.” Meg’s baby shower is reportedly being held this afternoon at Manhattan hotel The Mark. And what was on Meg’s agenda aside from being showered with gifts? Well, insiders say the Duchess kept a low profile during her time in the Big Apple (largely out of obligation, of course). She, Mulroney, and several other gal pals were spotted shopping and enjoying tea and macarons near their hotel.  “It’s been a relaxing visit,” says the insider. “Nothing beats face time with your friends. Meg will be flying home refreshed and relaxed—and with a lot of new baby clothes.” As for the longstanding rumor that Kate Middleton would be planning Meghan’s shower — well, insiders say that was always bunk. Apparently, Brits don’t do baby showers and actually consider the custom “gauche.” Who knew?! View Slideshow: Meghan Markle Baby Bump Watch: Is She Showing Yet?

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Meghan Markle to Father: Please Stop Bullying Me!

In the months since she married Prince Harry , Meghan Markle’s life has developed into a unique mix of fantasy and nightmare. She may have gone from actress on an obscure basic cable legal drama to international icon, but that transformation has come with a hefty emotional toll. Part of the problem is the British tabloid press, which has been benefited tremendously from publishing scathing headlines at Meghan’s expense. But what’s reportedly much more devastating to Meghan is the role that her awful family has played in spreading damaging secrets and lies in an effort to destroy her public image. Sources close to the Duchess of Sussex say she’s not terribly surprised that her half-sister, Samantha Markle, is attempting to cash in with constant slander, as the failed actress has been deeply envious of Meghan for her entire life. However, Meg is absolutely floored by her father’s decision to take part in Samantha’s relentless bullying campaign. According to new reports from multiple outlets, just prior to her wedding, Meghan penned a heartfelt letter to her father, in which she implored him to stop making disparaging comments to the press. “Dad, I’m so heartbroken. I love you. I have one father. Please stop victimizing me through the media so we can repair our relationship,” reads a portion of the letter, according to the Daily Mail . Earlier this week, five friends of Meghan’s spoke to People magazine and revealed that their objective in doing so was to “stand up against the global bullying” that she’s endured since entering the global spotlight.” They revealed that in response to his daughter’s letter Thomas Markle suggested that the two of them participate in a photoshoot.  “She feels like, ‘That’s the opposite of what I’m saying. I’m telling you I don’t want to communicate through the media, and you’re asking me to communicate through the media. Did you hear anything I said?'” said one of Meghan’s friends. “I think she will always feel genuinely devastated by what he has done,” remarked another. The consensus among the anonymous friend group is that Thomas and Samantha are intentionally causing harm to the Duchess’ public image — not to mention her psyche — with no regard for the fact that Meghan is currently pregnant with her first child. “We worry about what this is doing to her and the baby,” said one female associate. “It’s wrong to put anyone under this level of emotional trauma, let alone when they’re pregnant.” In response to Samantha Markle’s claims that Thomas has been unable to contact his daughter, the friends revealed that that’s simply not the case. “He knows how to get in touch with her,” remarked a former costar. “He’s never called; he’s never texted. It’s super painful because Meg was always so dutiful. And at the same time, because she’s a daughter, she has a lot of sympathy for him.” We guess that’s just one more lie for the woman who’s rightly earned the nickname Scammy Sammy. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess

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Snoop Dogg to Meghan Markle: Get High With Me, You Fly-Ass Duchess

Snoop Dogg and Meghan Markle might never enjoy Thanksgiving dinner together, but it looks as though Snoop desperately wants to join her in one of that holiday’s proudest traditions. We’re talking of course, about getting high on her nephew’s pot. Allow us to explain: As you may have heard, Meghan’s nephew, Tyler Dooley, lists his profession as “cannabis farmer.” This works out well for a number of reasons. For one thing, “Tyler Dooley” sounds like the name of a weed dealer played by Seth Rogen in a ’90s high school comedy. More importantly, Tyler is reportedly making a killing marketing his hilariously-named “Markle Sparkle” strain in states with legal weed. And he may soon land an endorsement from the Michael Jordan of stoners. According to Radar Online, Snoop D-O-double-G is very eager to sample Tyler’s wares. One insider tells the site that the rap legend “can’t wait to get stuck into a blunt filled with Meghan weed.” Either the phrase “stuck into a blunt” is some extremely white source’s hilarious attempt at sounding cool, or we’re just painfully out of touch. Both scenarios are equally plausible. Apparently, Snoop’s been a fan of the Duchess ever since he learned that she offered weed to her wedding guests when she married Trevor Engelson  in Jamaica in 2011. And on top of that, it seems dude is just a fan of the Windsor clan in general. “Snoop has always been mad on two things: weed and the royals. So Markle Sparkle combines two of his favorite things,” says the source. “He’s asked his local cannabis dispensary on Hollywood to order him some Markle Sparkle and wants to visit Tyler’s cannabis farm when he’s in Oregon for a smoke,” the insider adds. “He’s even willing to review the weed for Tyler’s website and promote it if it means he can get a free supply.” Of course, Meg has probably chilled on her partying since becoming a royal, but Snoop’s dream of smoking a Dutch with the Duchess continues to burn bright. “One of his biggest fantasies is to smoke up with Meghan herself and tells pals he’s delighted a ‘weed-loving’ gal has joined the ranks of the royals,” says the source. We’re sure that one will have to wait until after Meghan gives birth  this spring. But interestingly, it seems Meg’s not the only female member of the Royal Family to catch Snoop’s eye in recent months. The rapper recently revealed that he hopes to one day cook dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. “As this is The Queen we’re talking about, the only thing that will be going inside these brownies will be chocolate,” he joked at the time. “I don’t want to get banned from the UK again!” Don’t sell QE2 short, Snoop. She’s 92 and probably up for anything — including burning one down with you and Martha Stewart. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?!

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Meghan Markle Drops Major Due Date Hint

We interrupt our near-daily update about Meghan Markle and her frosty relationship with Kate Middleton to bring you an update about Meghan Markle and her miraculous relationship with someone else… … her unborn child! On Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex made her way through a throng of supporters on her way to church. She was accompanied on this important occasion by her husband, Prince Harry, and also by her rumored rivals, Prince William and the aforementioned Middleton. (By now, you must have read all about the alleged feud between Middleton and Markle , right?) While in Sandringham for the holiday, Markle was greeted by many fans, most of whom expressed well wishes for Meghan over her pregnancy, which she confirmed in October. “She said, ‘We are excited. We’re nearly there,'” one of these citizens, Karen Anvil, told E! News. “I said, ‘Enjoy every moment, being a mother is a wonderful thing.'” Hmmm… nearly there , huh? We had heard that Markle’s due date was May 2 . This was notable because it also happens to be Princess Charlotte’s birthday, although it’s also notable that no one from Kensington Palace has verified this date. We may be reading too much into Markle’s above reply, but being nearly there seems to imply that Meghan is due long before May, doesn’t it? As for chatter that Markle is all pretentious and self-centered and stuck up and a general pill to be around? This one person disagrees with that assessment at least. “You know what? She was so genuine. She was doing her duty as a royal with the crowds, shaking hands, etc.,” Anvil said, adding: “But when I asked her about the baby, she changed totally. She was glowing and instinctively went for her stomach. It was lovely.” For once, however, few eyes were on Markle’s stomach. Instead, they were trained on her interactions with Middleton, considering the constant talk over how these two simply don’t get along . Anvil says she no signs of tension, though. She told E! that Meghan and Kate seemed to get along just fine during their very public outing. During her annual Christmas address, meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth made a rare mention of her personal life, giving the polarizing Duchess a shout-out in the process. “It’s been a busy year for my family, with two weddings and two babies and another child expected soon,” she told the world. What is she talking about here? Well… Markle and Harry exchanged vows in May. Then, nearly five months later, Princess Eugenie married businessman Jack Brooksbank. Elsewhere, William and Kate, welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, in April — and Elizabeth’s granddaughter, Zara Tindall, welcomed her second daughter in June with husband Mike. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Attend Church on Christmas: See! We’re Totally Best Friends!

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Meghan Markle and Queen Clash Over How to Handle Her Awful Dad

This week, Thomas Markle lamented that Meghan had ghosted him , and announced that only Queen Elizabeth II can mend his broken family. We now know that this disgusting betrayal of Meghan’s boundaries may have ruined his chances of reconciliation. See, Meghan had hoped to resolve tension with the Queen by getting back in touch with her father, but he just destroyed his chances. A new, in-depth profile by Vanity Fair tracks the breakdown of the Markle family. The most interesting revelation is that the Queen was so concerned about Thomas Markle’s paid photo ops and his interviews that she wanted to step in. “She was very concerned that it [the Markle situation] was spiraling out of control,” a royal insider reveals. “Which,” the source admits. “It was.” That is true. There is nothing about Meghan’s relatives on her father’s side that seems remotely under control. “Buckingham Palace wanted to be able to do something,” the insider adds. According to the source, the Queenw anted to take action “and be proactive and make the situation go away.” “It was a direction from the Queen,” the insider notes. “So her courtiers were under strict instructions to sort it out.” The royal family has dealt with scandals before. They take their responsibility as essentially very wealthy mascots very seriously. “But,” the source reveals. “Kensington Palace was not singing from the same hymn sheet,” That is a hilarious euphemism for disagreement. “And that was because the message was coming from Meghan,” the insider explains. Meghan, filled with embarrassment and shame that her family was being a royal terror, didn’t want to burden her in-laws. “She didn’t want to engage,” the source says. “And,” the insider continues, Meghan “thought that she could handle it on her own.” Apparently, this difference of opinion caused a little bit of tension between the two courts. Fittingly, it sounds like the sort of royal drama you’d get on a BBC production rather than on HBO. Meghan didn’t want the tension, however, so she was reportedly prepared to begin speaking with her father on a trial basis. She would have the strict condition that he not open his yap and resume blabbing to any media outlet that would listen. Unfortunately, just days before this report was released but very likely after Meghan had resolved to resume contact, Thomas was back on TV. Thomas Markle appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk incessantly about any topic that came up. Admittedly, it was nice of him to give Piers Morgan the rare opportunity to not be the worst person on the show. But this was a terrible thing to do to his daughter, whose alleged plan to resume contact with him blew up in her face. Thomas rambled on, claiming that Meghan and Harry believe whatever they read in tabloids about what he says. He openly wondered why Meghan hasnt’ contacted him. As anyone on the planet can tell him, it’s because he cannot be trusted to not blabber to the nearest camera. The monarchy is old and fairly unique. But family drama is as common as families. It takes different forms, but it exists. Some very toxic people have called out and insisted that Meghan should speak to Thomas simply because he’s her father. In fact, some morons have even claimed that Meghan’s silence is killing her dad . She doesn’t owe her dad the time of day. And after the way that he has disparaged her in the news and crossed her carefully laid boundaries, he’ll be lucky if she ever sends him a postcard. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess

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Meghan Markle: Too American to Get Along With the Royals?

As you’ve probably heard by now, Meghan Markle is reportedly feuding with Kate Middleton . Some say the situation has gotten so dire that it’s begun to tear at the fabric of Prince William and Prince Harry’s relationship. Reports of animosity between Kate and Meghan surface every few months, but this time, the rumor has lingered due to a series of events that seemed to lend credence to the theory that Meg’s not making many friends across the pond. First, in a rare move, Kensington Palace issued a statement on Kate and Meghan’s feud . Then came the royal housecleaning. In the span of a week, two members of Meghan’s staff left their posts in seemingly abrupt fashion. Assistant  Melissa Toubati quit  amidst reports that Meg had “terrorized” her and berated her in front of her co-workers. (Toubati has yet to address these rumors publicly.) Shortly thereafter, Meghan and Harry’s interim secretary Samantha Cohen announced that she would be stepping down after the birth of the Duchess’ baby. Of course, the keyword there is “interim.” As royal insiders have been pointing out, Cohen was never supposed to be a permanent fixture on Meghan and Harry’s staff. “She’s not leaving because of any drama with Meghan,” one insider tells Us Weekly. “She agreed to stay for six months to help post-wedding and because Meghan and Harry were hoping a baby would come soon after that and knew they needed extra help. “Samantha has a lot of respect for Harry and Meghan and enjoyed working for them. But her time is now up.” Okay. So this is the rare tabloid report that actually downplays the drama. The same piece featured insights from royal expert Omid Scobie who says he can’t fully deny the reports of Meghan’s unpopularity among royals and staffers, but he believes they’ve been greatly exaggerated: “I’m sure there are people in other royal households who don’t agree with some things that she does or with her delivery, and that is solely based on cultural differences,” Scobie says. “Americans are direct when it comes to business, and Brits are reserved,” he adds. “So, of course, some things can be misread at times. But I have yet to come across someone in the Kensington Palace household who has a bad word to say about Meghan.” Is that it? Is Meghan simply too American for royal life? Is it because of her pesky Americanness that she’s held to such a higher standard of behavior? We can’t imagine the British tabloid press losing its mind if Kate wore black nail polish . And it’s tough to picture The Sun teeing off on the Duchess of Cambridge form an improper curtsy . Sigh. Gather up your muskets, folks. We may have to fight another Revolutionary War. We knew this ludicrous stockpiling of civilian weapons would come in handy eventually! View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?!

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Kim Kardashian: Meghan Markle and I Are Going to Be BEST Friends!

As pregnant Duchess Meghan Markle defies the monarchy , she may find that she needs new friends. It turns out that she won’t have to look far, because Kim Kardashian is reportedly angling to befriend her. Kim believes that the way to worm her way into Meghan’s life is by finding the perfect royal baby present. Heat magazine reports that Kim Kardashian has concocted a scheme to become besties with the Duchess of Sussex. “Meghan’s baby isn’t even born yet,” an insider points out. That’s true — Meghan Markle is due some time in April. “But,” the source says. “Kim is already brainstorming an OTT present.” In this context, OTT stands for over the top . “Which she hopes,” the insider elaborates. “Will seal her long-held ambition.” Apparently, the source says, it has been Kim’s fondest wish “to make Meg a friend.” “Money is no object,” Kim has reportedly said on the subject. Well, that’s more or less a given when it comes to Kim, who is wealthy even by her very rich family’s impressive standards. “The arrival of the royal baby will be a perfect time for her to remind Meghan and Harry that she and Kanye are thoughtful people,” the insider says. Well, Kim is very thoughtful. Kanye is … complicated. “And, the source notes. “She’s looking to stand out from all the other celebrities.” According to the insider, Kim wants to draw attention to herself “with something truly impressive.” No, she is not referring to her butt. Apparently, Kim is going above and beyond as she tries to choose the most perfect royal baby gift. “She’s been getting her people to research everything,” the source reports. The insider says that they are pouring over possibilities “from diamond baby jewelry to crystal nursery decor.” That sounds a little gaudy, but … we’ve all seen the royal aesthetic. It was conceived before taste was invented. “Kim is convinced she and Meghan will be best friends one day,” the source claims. Interesting! That said, Kim has zero expectations that Meghan Markle is just going to wake up one day and want to hang out with Kim nonstop. “It’s very much a long-term project,” the insider explains. “And,” the source continues. “She’s chipping away.” The insider says that Kim is looking for ways “to impress her when the opportunities arise.” So, basically, this is like any seduction, just with a much higher budget. We can understand Kim’s alleged process here. Most of us have been there, even if we weren’t conscious of it when we were doing it. It’s not uncommon for people to deliberately make friends with someone who is super popular — or to try to make friends. Kim just has unlimited resources at her disposal while she tries to strategize. But will her wealth and fame be enough to impress her way into Meghan’s inner circle? That is a very tall order, these days. Meghan probably knows how to spot fake friends and inauthentic “new friends” a mile away. She’d have to, given what her life is like these days. But is this report about Kim’s ever-growing ambitions true? We … do not know. While it is easy to imagine that anyone might want to befriend Duchess Meghan, this report is entirely unconfirmed. We’ll take it with a grain of salt. And if it’s true … well, maybe we’ll actually feel sorry for Jonathan Cheban for being replaced. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?!

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