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May 11, 2026

Meghan's checking the stars, and Harry has lost the plot

Meghan's checking the stars, and Harry has lost the plot
Meghan's checking the stars, and Harry has lost the plot
Palace Intrigue: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and the Royal Family
Meghan's checking the stars, and Harry has lost the plot

William and Harry are described as being at a standoff, and insiders say there's no calls, no messages, no backchannel. Harry is said to be following Diana's playbook, but sources warn he's missing the one thing that made it work. Meghan, meanwhile, is consulting astrologers before major meetings, quietly rebuilding her Netflix relationship with Ted Sarandos, and may be planning a vow renewal. And Serena Williams' attempt to sell Meghan's chocolates doesn't go entirely to plan.

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0:00 Ah Calorogus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Injury Game. Your host Mark Francis, Prince Haran and Meganmichael are not expecting a quick resolution to the ongoing rift within the royal family. Sources tell people that communication between Harry and his father has increased in recent months, although they have not seen each other since last September. The divide with Prince William has described as more entrenched. Royal author Robert Jobson said William is all over the drama. He doesn't need it, he doesn't want it. He's too busy and focused on his own family. Biographer Sally Bedell Smith added there at a standoff. The reporter was in notes at Harry and Megan's current approach to public life, combining charitable work with commercial ventures, continues to draw criticism in some royal circles. Alyssa Anderson said it won't help Harry's case or promote good relations, and added that what the couple are doing remains a non negotiable for the future King, saying he wouldn't countenance any acceptance of it. Those close to the couple dispute that characterization. One inside had said they're not reliant on Harry's father or taxpayer funded money.

1:07 They pay their own bills and make their own money while continuing to support a lot of causes that might otherwise go unseen. It enables them to do what they love. Another source added, it remains very emotional. Harry and Meghan are both realistic and not approaching it with the expectation of a quick resolution. It's about taking small, manageable steps and seeing where things land. This remains very important to Harry, with Megan supportive. A friend of the couple said Megan lets him lead on all the royal matters, but it would never put them at odds. They're on the same team. Megan is said to be attempting to steady her relationship with Ted Sarandas following recent speculation about tensions between the pair. According to reports, Megan views the recent public display of their friendship as a form of vindication after suggestions the relationship had cooled, particularly following changes to her business arrangements with the streaming platform. One source claims she believes the renewed closeness strengthens her position and could shape future collaborations, especially if she chooses to tell more of her personal story on screen. I Saw said Netflix doesn't necessarily want to keep backing her vanity projects, but they do want to keep her and Harry on board so they can have first DIBs. When Megan is finally ready to tell the more nitty gritty side of his story, she knows that it has megavalue, and even if she's not making any commitments yet or putting a timeline, it is inevitable that it will happen, and she's very clear that she would love to do it with Ted and Nicole when the time comes. Another source adds, from Megan's point of view, she's finally in a position where she doesn't have to play by anyone else's rules or wait her turn anymore.

2:38 Gossip columnist Rob Shooter writes astrology is no longer a passing fascination for Megan Markel. It has become a serious force in how the Duchess of Sussex now lives, works and makes decisions. This has moved far beyond reposting zodiac memes and cosmic affirmations inside to say, Megan now regularly consults Star Charts, energy readings, and spiritual advice before making major personal or professional moves increasingly treating astrology as part of her decision making process. Shooter quotes and Inside are saying there is no longer casual for Megan. She checks timing, science and energy before most anything important. Astrology has become part of how she operates. Another source is quoted she will not take a major meeting until she has checked the stars. If the energy feels wrong, she delays it.

3:23 If the chart looks off, she waits until seriously she takes it now. In The Independent, Charlotte Cripps observed, whether Meghan believes in astrology as much as these latest posts suggest or not, she is using astrology to get the message out there loud and clear that she's been suffering. People will accuse her of reinventing herself as a victim, or perhaps they will believe that she genuinely has been having a hard time, which, let's face it, as the world's most controlled person, isn't hard to imagine. Clearly, she wants the time to turn, and posting such astrology related content is far more likely to make that happen than the planets. Who needs Oprah Winfrey when you can spill the beans online? As a Shooter also Suggess. Harry is no longer trying to win his way back into Pallas life.

4:05 He writes the goal stop chasing the crown, start becoming the people's prince. William gets the institution. One insider says Harry wants the audience. Sources say Harry sees a future built on global causes, emotional access and high visibility activism, less pallace, more platform. The model is obvious Diana, Princess of Wales. He is absolutely following his mother's playbook. One source says the problem is is missing what made Diana work because Diana understood something Harry still does not. Her power came from challenging the monarchy, not trying to destroy it. The couple could be preparing to renew their vows. According to a report in Radar Online, Megan is exploring ways to publicly reaffirm their relationship. The report suggests the couple's attendants at a vow renewal ceremony hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossian twenty twenty three is said to have influenced the idea. The event, which featured a performance by break Andy Carlyle and was officiated by Chris Jenna is described as having made an impression on those in attendance.

5:06 Prince Harry and Megan Michael married on May nineteenth, twenty eighteen, at Saint George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for an eighth wedding anniversary. Traditional gifts of bronze and pottery symbolized strength and durability, while modern options include linen and lace for a softer touch, or perhaps a curated collection of signature candles priced around sixty four dollars from an online shop more in just a moment. Harry and Meghan are focused on maintaining a sense of normality in their home life, despite ongoing public attention and tensions within the royal family. One source tells people there's a real warmth and sense of One source tells people there's a real warmth and sense of normalcy. Archie and Lilibet are their life. They are also said to value their independence, with a source explaining they pay their own bills and make their own money while continuing to support a lot of causes that might otherwise go unseen. Those close to them say the couple are careful about who they allow into their personal lives.

6:04 One inside has said they're very careful about who they allow into their lives. At the same time, friendships remain important, with a source adding no matter what she has going on to which makes time for her friends. Despite the wider pressures surrounding them, The couple are said to focus on maintaining a positive outlook. One source said they both try to focus on staying as positive as possible. Another added, but people forget their human beings, especially Meghan. They wake up every day focused on being the best parents they can be. No matter what comes at them, they pick themselves up and keep moving forward. Speaking on Sky Newsed, Australia television host Megan Kelly weighed in on the prospects floor reconciliation between the couple and Charles and William. Kelly said, I'd be angry if I was King Charles, but it doesn't sound like he is angry. All the reports about him are that he's extremely forgiving of Prince Harry, but he's such a spoilt brat's son that it has decided to villainize his own dad and she's in his ear.

6:58 I don't know about reconciliation because it doesn't seem like the Duke and dutches of duplicity or into it. They are too busy firing more staff and reducing people to tears out in Montecito. It's not going to get any better for them when William as sends to the throne. Those two hate each other now, William and Harry, So I don't know. I guess those two are super big on alienating their fathers. In The Express, Jasmine Carrey has criticized a social media video by Serena Williams promoting products from Megan's Lifestyle brand. The column focuses on a video in which Williams showcased a gift package that included candles and a box of chocolates priced at forty two pounds. The column focuses on a video in which Williams showcased a gift package that included candles in a box of chocolates priced at forty two pounds. Kerry argues the clip may not have presented the products in the most favorable light, noting that the chocolates appeared dislodged in the packaging when opened.

7:49 In the video, Williams said, anyway, the chocolate was beautiful, It was delicious. I don't like chocolate, but I have been killing them so good. The opinion piece also notes that Williams briefly discussed the candles, which are reported inspired by Megan's children, but commented that she could not pronounce some of the listed ingredients carry offers advice now, of course, Serena is a busy woman. The video of the products as she is enjoying them is better than nothing. But for a best friend, I would have fed the tripod out with a high quality video camera to try and get the best angles I could, wouldn't you? And there you have it. If you'd like to email us W addresses the Palace Intriguer at gmail dot com, please follows at Spotify and Apple or your favorite app. I'm Mark Francis my thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue and good terms