But we never discussed my date of birth.’ Meanwhile, Scobie’s book – which shot straight to the top of The Sunday Times book charts, selling 31,000 copies in the first five days of publication – is its own reward.ĭidn’t Billen ask him? ‘He referred to my birthday: July 4.’ But did Billen not ask how old Scobie was? ‘He was trying to insinuate that I was the same age as Andrew Morton, and I could see the path he was trying to go down. I would challenge anyone to find a negative story I’ve written about the Royal Family full stop since I started.’ Post- Finding Freedom, the Cambridges would probably not agree. There are a lot of people who say I only write positively about the Sussexes. But also to do it in an environment she felt safe in.’ And how did she know Scobie would provide that safe environment? ‘I guess my work spoke for itself – I was always careful what I reported.’ It is, he adds, something he enjoys about covering the royal beat for a US audience: the attitude in the States is ‘celebratory – I enjoy the more positive take on things. How did Scobie score that invitation? ‘I think,’ he says, his voice a model of received pronunciation, ‘she wanted to share that last moment because it is a moment in history. Notably, Ms Markle will remain at home in California to celebrate the couple’s son Prince Archie’s fourth birthday, which falls on the same day as the coronation.Wow! That’s quite a scoop. Prince Harry flew back to the US within hours of the ceremony. Meanwhile, royal exile Ms Markle spent coronation day at her California home making preparations for her son’s birthday after declining to attend the historic event. Princess Diana died in 1997 at the age of 36 after she was killed in a car accident in Paris. In a now infamous interview, Princess Diana told the BBC of Camilla, “there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded”. Princess Diana and now-King Charles were married from 1981 to 1996.

Prince Harry spent less than 24 hours in his homeland, arriving in London on Friday night local time, and leaving for the airport immediately after the coronation.

Meghan will definitely have support that weekend.” “They’ll have friends around them and Meghan’s mother, Doria. Ms Markle reportedly hosted a “low-key party” for Prince Archie’s fourth birthday, a source told People magazine. “Happy birthday little one! May you be surrounded with love and joy on your special day!” another comment reads. Others took the opportunity to share their own birthday wishes to Archie, with one person writing: “Such a sweet pic! Happy birthday Prince Archie!! You are loved.” Prince Harry attended the coronation without his family.

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