Harry and Meghan – as it happened: World reacts to bombshell documentary as royals stay silent on Sussex claims
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Your support makes all the difference.The Duke of Sussex has described how “terrifying” it was to have his brother, the Prince of Wales, shout and scream at him at the Sandringham summit in front of the Queen during the Megxit crisis.
The duke’s claim is one of many revelations outlined in the final episodes of the couple’s Netflix docuseries, which also saw the pair condemn the treatment of Meghan at the hands of the media, and speak openly about her mental health struggles during their time as senior royals.
The final episodes also included lighter moments, such as when the couple mock the size of Nottingham Cottage, the residence on the grounds of Kensington Palace where they lived temporarily after their royal wedding.
Both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace declined to comment on the latest episodes. However, the royal family put on a united front when they attended the Princess of Wales’ second annual Christmas carol concert Thursday evening (15 December), just hours after the final episodes of the Sussexes’ bombshell Netflix series aired.
On Friday (16 December), the Palace also reiterated its dedication to “inclusion and diversity” while revealing that the Queen’s former lady-in-waiting, Lady Susan Hussey, apologised in person to Black charity founder Ngozi Fulani over comments she’d made two weeks prior.
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Prince William has made a pointed speech about ‘togetherness’ after the release of the Duke and Duchess’ Netflix documentary.
The Prince of Wales quoted an extract from the late Queen’s Christmas message at a carol concert on Thursday (15 December).
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Their appearance came hours after allegations against the royals aired in Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary
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The final three episodes of the Sussexes’ Netflix docuseries have been released
In the fourth episode of the documentary, Harry and Meghan reflect on their wedding day in 2018. As the episode progresses, they appear to be unhappy with their living arrangements early in their marriage.
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Loose Women stars clashed over the latest installment of the controversial Netflix documentary. While Carol McGiffin announced she’s fed up” with the pair and was “boycotting” the show, Judi Love said she was “beyond the point of arguing with someone” over the series.
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‘Don’t try and manipulate me into watching it’, said McGiffin
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