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Meghan Markle’s future queen envy exposed: ‘rivalry still alive’
Meghan Markle’s wounds remain unhealed despite her decision to say goodbye to the royal life.
The Duchess of Sussex’s alleged ‘secret battle’ to steal the future queen’s thunder continues as she leaves no stone unturned to reach her goals.
The former actress is struggling to match Princess Catherine’s magic. An insider has confirmed that the rivalry between the two royal wives is still alive and well, given Meghan’s recent stunts.
Last week, the Duchess delivered the festive special of her Meghan, With Love series just a few days before the Princess of Wales maded headlines for her star-studded Together at Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams says Meghan still feels “rivalry” with Kate, which dates back to their time as the Fab Four with princes Harry and William.
“If we look at the timings of many of the things the Sussexes have done, there is often a clash with William and Kate,” Richard adding: “Recently, for example, there was Harry’s visit to Canada at the same time as William’s Earthshot trip.”
He continued: “Harry reportedly made an offer to share diaries earlier this year to avoid clashes, but if the offer was accepted, nothing appears to have come from it.”
While Meghan’s festive special was likely filmed months ago, Robert says the unfortunate timing of its release has done her no favours.
“It is a decidedly dysfunctional situation to have Meghan on television talking about love and family while her father is said to be fighting for his life in hospital,” he said.
In reaction to Meghan’s latest show, the commentator suspects the Duchess may retire her lifestyle show altogether, adding: “Meghan is secretly battling to emulate some of the magic that Kate clearly creates, but it is not working.”
He admired Kate’s Christmas concert over Meghan’s holiday special, saying: She [ Meghan] displayed almost relentless positivity, which actually becomes weary to watch. It seems that she’d like to be a sort of Californian Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way, and therefore her show just does not have the same level of substance as Kate’s carol concert.”
Meghan’s special, as expected, landed in Netflix’s Top 10 TV Shows in the UK within 24 hours of airing, but critics were less than impressed.
The mostly one or two-star reviews in British newspapers described it as “bizarre” and one reviewer said it was “quite mad and a little bit sad”.
Menawhil, some royal fans described it another failed attempt to overshaddow Kate’s events as Meghan mae changes in her plans of it’s release.
Some of Meghan’s fans took to social media to show their support, with one writing on X it “lifted their spirits” and another claimed they loved the “charming show”.
However, Richard suspects it is the last we’ll see of the series, and Meghan and Harry will have to bring something big to the table if they want to keep the cotact alive.
“The trouble is that in the position she is in with their downgraded Netflix deal, which isn’t an unusual position to be in, she needed a big name,” Richard told the Mirror.
King Charles has opted not to deliver an Easter message this year that has left at least one senior church figure openly dismayed and questioning whether the Palace has misread the national sentiment.
Bishop Ceirion H Dewar describing himself as “bitterly disappointed” and warning the monarch that the decision risks falling out of step with public expectations.
While Buckingham Palace clarified that an Easter broadcast is not a fixed royal tradition in the way the Christmas address is, the bishop argued that the King has, in recent years, created his own precedent by marking the occasion.
Speaking candidly, the bishop suggested the absence of a message would leave many feeling overlooked, especially given the King’s title as Defender of the Faith.
He went further, claiming the choice could deepen concerns already circulating among Christians across the Commonwealth.
This latest criticism follows a letter Dewar sent directly to the Palace later made public in which he raised worries about how Christianity is represented in royal messaging.
That letter has since gathered thousands of signatures, turning a personal appeal into a growing campaign.
Some observers reading the unusual royal silence as a sign of possible strain.
Traditionally, the monarch has marked major Christian holidays with a public message, but this year Buckingham Palace confirmed no Easter address will be released.
Royal watchers worry that the break in tradition could hint at personal or health-related pressures weighing on His Majesty.
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to convene an All Parties Conference (APC) of “like-minded” parties in response to the massive hike in petroleum product prices.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan made the announcement during a press conference in Islamabad on Friday, slamming the PML-N-led government for the sharp increase in fuel prices.
While acknowledging the impact of the war in the Middle East, he said that the government has raised fuel prices excessively, even surpassing increases seen in Nigeria and Vietnam.
The PTI’s announcement comes following Thursday’s sharp increase in the prices of petroleum products.
Addressing a press conference along with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik announced the hike in petrol and diesel prices, citing rising global energy costs, triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
“The new petrol price has been fixed at Rs458.41 per litre, marking a rise of Rs137.23 per litre. Diesel will now cost Rs520.35 per litre, up by Rs184.49 per litre,” he said.
However, the PTI rejected the hike, with party leaders saying the new rates were compounded by additional levies.
Speaking during today’s press conference, PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had previously announced the lowering of fuel prices himself.
“Today, the prime minister cannot face the public,” he added.
Jhagra alleged that the increase in prices was amplified by extra levies, including a rise in customs duties.
However, PM’s adviser Rana Sanaullah defended the recent measures on fuel pricing, emphasising subsidies and relief announced for the public.
In a televised address, Sanaullah said that a “few elements were trying to mislead the public” in the current conditions.
He urged the opposition to rise above political interests and cooperate with the government to strengthen the country.
Sanaullah explained that austerity measures and targeted relief were being implemented, saying the prime minister chaired a meeting on Thursday to ensure citizens receive relief.
Farmers and motorcyclists are being supported, and subsidies aimed at stabilising goods transport costs, he added.
Sanaullah said that the government made all efforts to keep prices down despite regional tensions causing fuel cost increases.
He warned that a prolonged Middle East conflict could have severe consequences worldwide, including for Pakistan.
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