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Meghan Markle has faced a great deal of criticism following the release of her Netflix lifestyle series – including some harsh words from her estranged father. But she has remained defiant in the wake of Thomas Markle’s review, taking to Instagram to issue a telling message.

Thomas, who is no longer in contact with his daughter, recently shared his critique of With Love, Meghan with the Mail, saying: “Unfortunately Meghan has never been authentic. She has to think about everything. She’s not spontaneous”.

He continued: “Everything she says is pre-planned and rehearsed. It makes me laugh because I know all her looks and expressions. I know when she’s faking it for the cameras. She’s trying so hard to be perfect that she tenses up every time the camera is on her”.

His brutal assessment was one of several disparaging reviews for the eight-part series, but Meghan has risen above the negativity. Taking to her Instagram stories, she posted videos made by her viewers as they followed the recipes shown in the show.

Meghan wrote: “Love seeing how inspired you are by With Love, Meghan. Keep up the beautiful work”! The first season of With Love, Meghan dropped on Netflix on Tuesday last week.

And on Friday, the streaming service revealed that – despite being panned by critics – the show has already been renewed for a second season. It was further confirmed that episodes for the follow-up series have already been taped, and will be available to watch later this year.

Netflix announced the news via its TuDum website, saying, “Don’t put away your flower sprinkles just yet—With Love, Meghan will be back for Season 2”. Tellingly, the announcement added, “And now, there’s more joy to be shared as With Love, Meghan returns later this fall. The second season has completed filming”.

It means that Netflix planned to release a second season of the show whether it performed well both in terms of critical response and streaming consumption. The show has been widely slammed by TV fans who have branded it “bland” and it has been panned by critics.

The season two announcement added: “For those looking to try some of Meghan and her guests ‘ favorite recipes and crafts at home, check out our collection of some of the show’s how-tos. Plus, now you can use products personally developed by Meghan for her lifestyle brand, As ever. Launching this spring, it showcases a collection of items like the aforementioned flower sprinkles, teas, and baking mixes that will change seasonally”.

And Meghan herself has promoted the new season via her Instagram page. Posing in a cap with the words “Lettuce, romaine, calm”, written across the front and “With Love, Meghan, Season 2” on the back. She added a caption stating: “Lettuce remain calm… or not (!) because I’m thrilled to share that Season 2 of With Love, Meghan is coming”!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left feeling ‘ sensitive and emotional ‘ after a snub by the royal family as they made their final appearance with the Firm.

The Sussexes announced they were quitting royal life in January 2020 – and on 9 March they stepped out for the last time with the Queen, then-Prince Charles, Prince William and Princess Kate at the Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey.

Prior to the ceremony, 2, 000 orders of service were distributed detailing that William and Kate would enter the Abbey with the main royals – but, there was absolutely no mention of Meghan and Harry. It was something that the couple were “quite sensitive and emotional about”, according to the Daily Mail.

Expanding further on the situation, royal author and historian Robert Lacey wrote: “Observers also noted that Harry’s face was ‘ quite tense and unsmiling ‘ – and that when William sat down close to him, he barely greeted his brother.

” Throughout the service, Meghan megawatted away with her best TV smile but, as the ceremony progressed, Harry appeared to grow gloomier. According to one observer, ‘ his accelerated blinking even suggested he might have been fighting back tears’. “

Of course, Harry and Meghan have since set up home in California and are all but estranged from the rest of the family. The royals, meanwhile, put on a united front on Monday as they came together once again for the 2025 Commonwealth Day service. Princess Kate turned heads in a striking red Catherine Walker coat and a hat by Gina Foster – and was seen having a sweet exchange with her husband after taking their seats inside the Abbey.

It was a poignant outing for both Kate and the King. Both were forced to miss last year’s service having both been diagnosed with cancer, and they looked delighted to be able to attend on Monday to honour the 56 nations of the Commonwealth.

Body language expert Judi James noted how happy the Prince and Princess were in each other’s company at the event, telling the Mirror that one moment in particular revealed William’s ‘ bashful crush ‘ on his wife. She explained:” William and Kate made the body language transition from ‘ unison ‘ behaviours to mirrored, ‘ free movement ‘ behaviours at this formal royal event.

“Since Kate’s illness, they have been extra tactile and totally connected during their public appearances, using every opportunity to use touches, glances or mimed hugs to move together coupled up like ice skaters or ballroom dancers.

” But here they performed the equivalent of ‘ free ‘ movement, putting in their professional appearance in a more traditionally regal way but moving while apart in synchronised, mirrored unity as they did so.

“What this showed was a more relaxed approach with no need to check or employ tie-signs. It appeared to signal they were both on strong, repaired form for this event, keeping their signals of utter fondness to a minimum while still keeping totally in sync.

” They walked in together but slightly apart with signs of renewed energy and positivity. William’s beaming smile projected ongoing pride in his wife but he avoided all the steering pats and touches that can imply she has some need of support and encouragement.

“When they did connect as they do here, sitting together, William’s body-scrunched pose and his very youthful smile with eye crinkling and a peek of the front teeth through his lips in response to Kate’s lean and playful smile suggests a bit of a bashful crush is still going on in their relationship”.

The kids of late pop icon Michael Jackson made a rare public appearance last week, with Paris stepping out at Paris Fashion Week and Prince at the new opening of MJ the Musical.

The duo of Prince, 28, and Bigi, 23, often shy away from the limelight despite having such a famous family. Paris, 26, meanwhile has forged a more public role. But it’s clear a lot has change over the years since MJ’s death.

The superstar’s shock death in 2009 caused ripples around the globe. He died aged 50 of a cardiac arrest, just three weeks before he was set to take the stage with an ambitious 50 date This Is It Tour. Following his death, speculation has been rife surrounding the star. However, his kids have on occasion tried to defend their father’s reputation.

A family friend previously claimed the trio live their lives as though he’s looking over them and want to do whatever it takes to make him proud.

Here is what Prince, Paris and Blanket are up to now following their surprise appearance in the French captial

Prince Jackson

Prince was just 12 years old when his dad passed. His mother is Michael’s second wife, Debbie Rowe. Like his brother Bigi, Prince usually steers clear of public attention. However, on March 8 he showed up looking ultra stylish at the opening night of the show that is celebrating his dad’s life and music. Prince was in Sydney for the first showing of MJ the Musical, and wore a blu pinstriped suit and lavender tie.

It marked his first public appearance since December, when he was in Los Angeles for his Heal LA Organisation’s annual Christmas toy shopping spree for underprivileged children. Prior to that, his last red carpet appearance came a year ago in March 2024. Then, he once again showed his support towards his dad by attending the opening night of MJ at London’s West End. He was joined by his two younger siblings on that occasion.

In 2016, Prince launched his own production company King’s Son Productions in 2016. The official website for the company describes: “King’s Son Productions envisions, produces, shoots, edits, and creates high quality visuals ranging from cinematic music videos and short films to feature-length films and beyond”. The Instagram page hasn’t posted in a number of years.

Paris Jackson

Paris is definitely the child of the singer who is best known in the public eye. She was 11 at the time of her dad’s death. Recently, she caused controversy at Paris Fashion Week with her see-through outfit. However, she hit back at criticism, and told her followers: “I don’t really understand why the human body is a driving force for discomfort in so many people. Like, i’s just a body. It’s just a body on a human which is an animal. We look at other naked animals all the time”.

The middle of Jackson’s children became something of an ‘ It girl’, landing acting gigs and modelling contracts. She starred in productions such as Sex Appeal in 2022 and Swarm in 2023, while also playing a part in American Horror Stories. She also tried her hand at being a musician. In 2020, she told L’Officiel Italia: “Music is like the air I breathe — it is awareness, it is being able to create something bigger than me and it is a way to express myself and externalise what I feel inside”.

However, despite her success, Paris has been open about her struggles. In a 2017 chat with Rolling Stone magazine, Paris recalled her lowest moment. She said: “It was just self-hatred, low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn’t do anything right, not thinking I was worthy of living anymore”.

And as well as her battles with anxiety and depression, Paris admitted at the time she is still struggling to deal with her dad’s shock death She said of her grief: “They always say, ‘ Time heals. ‘ But it really doesn’t. You just get used to it. I live life with the mentality of ‘ OK, I lost the only thing that has ever been important to me. So going forward, anything bad that happens can’t be nearly as bad as what happened before. So I can handle it”.

Prince revealed in 2017 that Paris is the one most like their father. “Basically, as a person, she is who my dad is”, he told Rolling Stone. The activist also is a champion for many causes, including being an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.

Blanket Jackson

Michael Jackson’s youngest son Bigi mainly keeps his life out of the public eye. The 23-year-old made headlines as a baby when his dad dangled him over a hotel balcony. However, the singer’s youngest child has managed to keep a fairly low profile over the years since his dad’s death. Previously, a family friend claimed of all Jackson’s children Blanket had the most problems adjusting after his death. “He acted very lost and extremely upset”, a source told People magazine at the time.

Blanket – whose real name is Prince Michael Jackson II – changed his name from Blanket to Bigi in 2015 after reports of bullying. Despite Prince claiming Paris was most like their late dad, Blanket’s grandfather Joe wrote on his website about Blanket: “You are like your father in so many ways, and you remind me most of him”.

In a 2012 interview for the Jacksonology: Our Story documentary, Bigi explained instead that he had dreams of being a director. He said: “Sometimes I would go in]Michael’s] room while he was getting ready for something and watch. He was a good dancer, he was a very good dancer. I can’t dance or sing, I’m not that kind of person who sings and dances.

” When I grow up I want to be a director because it’s fun, and I make little movies when I’m at my house with cousins and friends and different things. ]Michael] said it would be a good thing, so follow whatever you want to do. “

Previous claims by friends said the youngest of the trio likes taking part in martial arts and playing video games.

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