Meghan Markle, who appears to be a thorn in the royal family’s eye, was once considered to be a treasured asset before everything went downhill.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their senior royal positions in 2020 to carve out a new independent role to support the royal family, whilst settling in the US.

However, royal experts, who have observed the royals in close proximity, suggest that Meghan was a huge asset to the royal before everything changed drastically after her first year of marriage to Prince Harry.

“The first year with Meghan she was fantastic. I travelled everywhere with them,” royal photographer Arthur Edwards told The Sun.

“She was a star, engaging with the public, doing everything you’d expect a lady married into the royal family to do. Then suddenly, everything changed.”

Edwards also remarked about the changes he noted in Harry following his relationship with the former Suits actress.

He shared that Harry “used to be so much fun” during public engagements,” as he recalled the spontaneous way he hugged the Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller in 2012.

The photographer also shared some funny antics he pulled and his relationship with the press and so it came as a shock when he cut off all ties.

“He used to say ‘I’ll do everything I can to make it good for you, and that’s what shocked me when he just cut us all dead, that one time up in Manchester,” Edwards said.

“I’ll never forget and I was shocked and it was just the day he met Meghan or the day he fell in love with Meghan, and it’s all changed since then. I feel sad about that because he was a fabulous person to work with.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may surprise fans with their important decision amid reports of the Duke’s UK plan.

The Duke of Sussex, who reunited with his family after ending a temporary separation, is said to be ready to hold ‘crunch talks’ with his wife Meghan Markle.

Royal sources have claimed that King Charles’ younger son Harry will sit down with their US-based team to thrash out a “new strategy” following Harry’s successful solo trip abroad.

It emerges after Harry’s returned to California following a three-week tour of New York City, London and Lesotho.

The Sussexes are still focused on moving forward as a unit but will undertake more solo engagements to highlight their own interests amid reports of Harry’ UK plans as he wants to spend time with his royal relatives.

“Harry is back in California this week, and a debrief is expected following his travels. There’s a lot to discuss so the team has been summoned for a meeting toward the end of the week,” insiders told The Express.

“The success of Harry’s solo endeavours has shown that a new strategy might be needed.”

There’s also speculation that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are locking horns over Christmas plans. The Duke wants to spend the festive with his royal relatives in the UK with hopes of reconnecting with sister-in-law Kate Middleton.

On the other hand, Meghan does not seem to be inspired of her husband’s idea as she’s firmly advocating for a California Christmas.

King Charles is hoping to make a mark in his reign as he shared a uplifting news for the artists in UK, coming from different backgrounds.

The monarch, who founded The Prince’s Trust in 1976, had joined force with Hollywood A-lister, Idris Elba, to help support young people aspiring to build a creative career.

Elba, who himself befitted from Charles’ foundation when he was a teen, shares the same ideology with the monarch that all young people should have an equal chance to succeed regardless of their background.

“Where our story starts is important, but there are no limits to where our story can go – and our alumnus, @idriselba, is a prime example,” a statement from the Prince’s Trust read on social media.

“Today, The @elbahopefoundation and Prince’s Trust are proud to launch the Creative Futures initiative, which will give young people in Manchester the opportunity to gain skills and confidence to thrive in the creative industries through a range of free courses,” the message continued.

“From DJing and film-making to theatre and enterprise, it’s time to learn from the man who has tried, and succeeded, in all areas.”

The message was accompanied by a heartfelt video of how Elba made his career.

Previously, the Luther actor shared that “many of us working in the arts today, myself included, only made it because of programmes like this when we were young.”

He added, “Today’s youth deserve at least the same chance, and more. ‘Creative Futures’ exists to give the same hope, support and success I’ve found to the next generation.”

Jennifer Lopez shared her experiences with navigating the challenges of fame, heartbreak, and online scrutiny.

In a candid conversation with Interview magazine, Lopez, reflected on the tumultuous summer that saw her cancel her tour and end her marriage to Ben Affleck. “My whole f—ing world exploded,” she said.

As strangers speculated about her breakup online, the Marry Me star emphasised the importance of self-awareness. “I know that everything that’s being written and said about me, and all the conjecture of who I am as a person, is not who I am.”

A veteran of the entertainment industry, Lopez, 55, has learned to take online criticism in stride. “Social media… I don’t take it as seriously as everybody else,” she said. “I know I’m a good person. I know I’m a good mom.”

However, the singer-actor acknowledged that hurtful comments can still sting. “Please don’t get me wrong, if I see something that’s hurtful, I’m not Teflon.”

To cope with negativity, the On the Floor crooner focuses on her passions and priorities. “What matters for me, as an artist, is doing work that inspires me and that I enjoy doing… This is my life’s passion. I love to sing. I love to dance. I love to act.”

She also emphasised the importance of perspective, recognising that online trolls represent a small, unhappy faction. “Somebody who is going to take the time to make a video just to jump on that thing — how can I pay attention to that when I have these beautiful kids and all this amazing stuff going on in my life?”

With resilience and determination, Lopez offered a mantra for navigating life’s challenges. “Even in hard times, I just go, ‘You know the truth.’ Head high. Like they said in Finding Nemo: Keep on swimming.”