Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘marriage makeover’ as they try to get ‘back to what they were’

Although it’s almost Christmas, a certain royal and his wife might experience a momentous moment when the festivities come to an end and life resumes. Five years ago, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, both former Suits actresses, abruptly left their positions as senior royal family members and moved to California.

In more ways than one way, the anniversary might signal a significant reset for the couple and their young family. Meghan and Harry left the royals in January, and while they claim it was the wisest choice, there is no disputing that it has been very difficult and stressful for them at times, which has frequently led to their brink, the source claimed in OK!. Five years is a long time, and there has been a lot of pressure on them to succeed because so much has changed since they left.

Harry, Meghan and their kids in family portrait
In 2020, the couple made the decision to relocate to California and start raising their family there (EPN/Newscom/Avalon).
Harry and Meghan embracing in Columbia
According to a source, they want to “marriage makeover” themselves (Archewell Foundation via Getty Images).

Harry recently jokingly mentioned that there is still a lot of pressure from his family back home in the United Kingdom, and that pressure is probably due to the persistent rumors about an imminent divorce. Our source claims that the famous couple have chosen to devote more time to their marriage and give it a bit of a makeover as they approach the new year. This is a time for reflection and change for many.

They are using this time to figure out what they really want, put more effort into their union, and give it some personality makeover. They acknowledge that their relationship occasionally suffers as a result of their overwork and children’s activities, but having seen what they have accomplished over the past ten years, they have come to terms with their desire to return to their former self, which necessitates work.

When the couple stepped aside from their royal duties, they realized that their future lay elsewhere in America, where Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lillibet, 3, live together. And while their setup in their £11 million mansion seems idyllic, especially with Doria, Meghan’s mother, nearby to lend a helping hand to the kids and offer moral support, it hasn’t always seemed like the Californian dream they may have desired.

Meghan was reportedly felt betrayed by neighbours of the couple’s recent controversial German documentary Harry – The Lost Prince, who claimed she had been “isoled” herself, had not gotten involved with the local area, and had remained aloof. However, given she and Harry have publicly declared their wish and need for privacy, particularly for their young children, it’s perhaps understandable. Our source claims the couple has now decided it’s time to make some fun of their lives and has put in some rules to ensure it does.

Royals on xmas walk in King's Lynn
According to the source, the couple wants to educate their children more in Europe, which might indicate a growing relationship with the Royals (Samir Hussein/WireImage).

“Meghan was concerned that Harry would regret emigrating to America, but she is confident that he will stay there long, despite the difficulty of his adjustment. And they now want to have more fun together”, the source said. Now that the kids are a little older, they have promised to have more date nights and weekend getaways together. And they’re going to be as open-minded as they can, making more couple friends.

The couple appear to lack family support over the pond, especially given that Meghan is separated from her father Tomas and half-sister Samantha, according to a source who added: “They both want to make friends who feel like family and finally feel they can work out who is genuine.

The couple also expressed interest in using the property they recently purchased in Portugal to expand their horizons and bring their children to Europe. The yet-to-be-constructed home in the small town of Melides was widely believed to be a possible extension of their UK royal relatives, who have rarely been seen since making outrageous allegations of how they were treated while working for the royal family.

“They also want to do more family trips to Europe and stay at their home in Portugal, which might even result in a reconciliation with Harry’s family, eventually. However, they have made the commitment to prioritize their families and put themselves before each other.

Meghan Markle on red carpet
Without her husband, Meghan has recently staged lavish events (AFP via Getty Images).

Meghan, 43, once likened herself and her husband to salt and pepper as they always “move together”. Harry and Meghan haven’t been seen together in public since their joint tour of Columbia in the summer, despite the fact that there hasn’t been a lack of sightings of them and they’ve both been photographed enjoying themselves on a red carpet or stage.

Even more talk of them living separate lives has been fueled by their respective schedules, but our source claims that even “as the gaps have started to show,” the rumors should be taken with a lot of salt. They are starting to live more apart lives as they separate from one another, which has caused some problems.

They appear to have been living more apart from one another, and they may continue to do so in their careers, but I personally want to spend more time with them because, like any couple who are parents and have busy lives, they occasionally feel that there isn’t enough time for themselves as a couple.

Only time will tell whether 2025 will be as transformative for Harry and Meghan as a couple and their relationships with the outside world, the royals back in the UK included…

I’m A Celeb finalist Richard Coles heartbreaking tribute to partner five years on from his death

Richard Coles, a late husband, tragically passed away five years ago, in a moving tribute on social media.

The 62-year-old, who recently finished in third place on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me posted an emotional tribute on his Twitter/X page on Tuesday on what would have been Reverend David Coles ‘ 48th birthday. In a photo of David standing in front of the pair’s four dogs, Richard shared a photo of the pair.

He captioned the post: “David’s birthday today. He would have had eighteen years. RIP”.

Fans were quick to express their condolences and support for the star in the response section. One user wrote: “What a fabulous photo. I adore how normal it is. Without him, I can’t imagine how we ended up together and how I will handle life now that I’m in my last days with my life’s love. Such a lovely, funny person.

Reverend Richard Coles posted on X (@RevRichardColes/Twitter)
Reverend Richard Coles
Richard finished third in the latest series of I’m A Celebrity (James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)

Another added: “It’s mine today, first one without my dad in 45 years, we lost him in September, it’s so hard Richard but we have to strong, we are placing his memorial plaque today too, im a big mess. On this challenging day, xx, I’m sending you hugs. Richard sweetly replied with a one word response: “Solidarity”!

A third follower said: “Omg that’s so young. Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace”, while a fourth wrote: “Huge hug x”

Before David’s passing in 2019, Richard and David were together for 12 years. David, also a clergyman, was only 43 when he died of liver disease in 2019, caused by an alcohol addiction that had gripped him since his teenage years.

Richard had previously addressed his grief, saying: “I frequently believe that people file someone who dies of drink as they used to say under a sort of tragic, qualid death. David was a lot more than that. Before we could talk about what killed him, I wanted to understand why David was so significant to those who loved him.

In 2007, Richard and David first met. Three years later, David took Richard’s surname as his legal name when they forged a civil partnership. At the time, Richard assured the church their relationship was celibate. He recently admitted that this was a lie to keep his position as a vicar, though. He said in an interview with The Times, “Sometimes, I felt like I was in the resistance and the Gestapo was in charge.”

Richard shared his previous relationships with campmates while he was a campmate in the I’m A Celeb jungle while he was in Australia. He spoke with McFly’s eventual winner Danny Jones about their initial interactions. He said: “I came to preach a sermon in his church and he sort of picked me up afterwards!

He said, “He heard me preach, and he later said, “He might be interested in getting ordained, and I should talk to him about it.” So he came over for lunch on Sunday, and it was all very formal and professional.

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I’m A Celeb finalist Richard Coles heartbreaking tribute to partner five years on from his death

Richard Coles, a late husband, tragically passed away five years ago, in a moving tribute on social media.

The 62-year-old, who recently finished in third place on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me posted an emotional tribute on his Twitter/X page on Tuesday on what would have been Reverend David Coles ‘ 48th birthday. In a photo of David standing in front of the pair’s four dogs, Richard shared a photo of the pair.

He captioned the post: “David’s birthday today. He would have had eighteen years. RIP”.

Fans were quick to express their condolences and support for the star in the response section. One user wrote: “What a fabulous photo. I adore how normal it is. Without him, I can’t imagine how we ended up together and how I will handle life now that I’m in my last days with my life’s love. Such a lovely, funny person.

Reverend Richard Coles posted on X (@RevRichardColes/Twitter)
Reverend Richard Coles
Richard finished third in the latest series of I’m A Celebrity (James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)

Another added: “It’s mine today, first one without my dad in 45 years, we lost him in September, it’s so hard Richard but we have to strong, we are placing his memorial plaque today too, im a big mess. On this challenging day, xx, I’m sending you hugs. Richard sweetly replied with a one word response: “Solidarity”!

A third follower said: “Omg that’s so young. Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace”, while a fourth wrote: “Huge hug x”

Before David’s passing in 2019, Richard and David were together for 12 years. David, also a clergyman, was only 43 when he died of liver disease in 2019, caused by an alcohol addiction that had gripped him since his teenage years.

Richard had previously addressed his grief, saying: “I frequently believe that people file someone who dies of drink as they used to say under a sort of tragic, qualid death. David was a lot more than that. Before we could talk about what killed him, I wanted to understand why David was so significant to those who loved him.

In 2007, Richard and David first met. Three years later, David took Richard’s surname as his legal name when they forged a civil partnership. At the time, Richard assured the church their relationship was celibate. He recently admitted that this was a lie to keep his position as a vicar, though. He said in an interview with The Times, “Sometimes, I felt like I was in the resistance and the Gestapo was in charge.”

Richard shared his previous relationships with campmates while he was a campmate in the I’m A Celeb jungle while he was in Australia. He spoke with McFly’s eventual winner Danny Jones about their initial interactions. He said: “I came to preach a sermon in his church and he sort of picked me up afterwards!

He said, “He heard me preach, and he later said, “He might be interested in getting ordained, and I should talk to him about it.” So he came over for lunch on Sunday, and it was all very formal and professional.

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BBC radio host John Spencer-Barnes sparks concern after second hospital dash in months

John Spencer-Barnes, a radio personality for the BBC, has caused a stir among his agitated fans since revealing that he was having surgery for the second time in months.

The 63-year-old shared that due to devoloping symptoms consistent with a stroke, he had been taken into the hospital for an operation. Fans flooded John, the host of BBC Radio 5 Live, with messages of support after learning the troubling news.

Writing on X, he told his followers: “I had nothing better to do today so I decided to check into Burnley General Hospital for an operation, ‘ he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, as he shared a snap from his hospital bed. I’ll see you on the other side”.

Fans wish him well while he recovers, though he hasn’t yet explained what the procedure was. I’m only 15 minutes from Burnley, according to one social media user, who added, “If you want some grapes and a bottle of wine sneaked in.” Hope all goes well”.

John posted an update from his hospital bed (@JohnBarnesUK/X)

Another added: “Thinking of you”, while a third wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery x” Meanwhile, a fourth fan joked: “Hope you have a lovely sleep”.

John later updated his well-wishers, letting them know his operation was over and he was in recovery, thanking his medical team. Even though I was sent to Whamageddon in recovery, he continued, “Thank you, Burnley General Hospital, for their amazing care over the last 24 hours.

John gave his fans another health update in July, revealing that he had previously experienced two strokes in 2015 and that he had previously had two. He stated, “I’ve been released from the hospital as a result of some symptoms that have been related to a stroke.” I’m anxious to avoid it again after having two strokes in 2015. There were no immediate concerns, according to the examination, and I was advised to take additional tests this week.

John grew up in Dudley, West Midlands in 1961, before heading to Wolverhampton for university. He started out as a freelancer, working at BRMB in Birmingham, before moving to the Beeb’s WM Heartlands from 1989 to 1991. Before joining Welsh station Radio Maldwyn, John spent time at Chiltern Radio Network.

In 1994 he landed a News Editor role at Rock FM in Preston, Lancashire, where he co-ordinated the EMAP Radio response to the IRA bombing in Manchester. His emergency news service replaced Manchester’s Key 103 and Piccadilly Magic off air.

More recently, he’s worked at a variety of BBC regional stations, before deciding to become a freelancer after lockdown forced him to” rethink “his priorities. He stated to RadioToday in 2021, “The BBC wanted me to stay, but now is the right time.” I’m currently working on renovating our 300-year-old home with my husband Dave, and I’ll start adding more work when that is finished, but I want to return to doing some radio because it’s always been my passion.

“I’ve grown a rather fashionable lockdown beard after working remotely for the past year,” explains one journalist.

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Pregnant Megan Fox’s rumoured new boyfriend speaks out after split from Machine Gun Kelly

Actor Michele Morrone, a rumored new boyfriend of Megan Fox, has spoken out in response to rumors linking him to the pregnant star after she reportedly parted ways with Machine Gun Kelly. Morrone’s team has firmly denied the claims, clarifying their professional connection instead.

Behind-the-scenes footage from their 2024 film Subservience led to speculation about Megan Fox and Michele dating, which made headlines. When a resurfaced Q&amp video featured Michele holding her arm on his shoulder while Michele was describing her as “an incredible beautiful soul” gained momentum.

Morrone’s representative told TMZ: “Any accusations beyond a work friendship are simply untrue. A year ago, they shot a movie together. Michelle is currently filming a second project in Italy.

Fans are questioning Megan Fox’s relationship with Subservience co-star Michele Morrone following her breakup from Machine Gun Kelly (meganfox/Instagram).
Morrone's team has firmly denied the claims, clarifying their professional connection instead
Morrone’s team has firmly denied the claims, clarifying their professional connection instead (WireImage)

Megan and Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, ended their four-year relationship during Thanksgiving weekend, which lasted from November 28 to December 1, 2024.

The 38-year-old Transformers actress, who is almost three years her senior, gave birth to the rapper last month on November 11th.

According to TMZ, Baker and brunette beauty Megan Colorado were supposed to be on Thanksgiving vacation, but reportedly things erupted when the actress discovered the “material” on his phone.

Megan’s discovery of deeply upsetting information on MGK’s phone reportedly contributed to the split, which sprang into sharp disagreements. Although the details are still unsure, reports suggest that the problem may be related to alleged dishonesty or impoliteness.

However, Megan, who already has three sons with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green, reportedly called off the engagement to Kelly after discovering “upsetting material” on his phone.

The Mirror has requested comment from Kelly and Fox’s respective representatives.

Since their relationship began to draw a lot of attention when Megan and MGK first started dating in 2020, Megan and MGK have occasionally attracted attention. The actress announced her pregnancy on Instagram last month, telling the rapper how she would move forward with their relationship.

Megan and Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, ended their four-year relationship during Thanksgiving weekend, which lasted from November 28 to December 1, 2024
Megan and Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, ended their four-year relationship during Thanksgiving weekend, which lasted from November 28 to December 1, 2024 (Getty Images for Universal Music)
Last month, the actress shared the next step in her relationship with the rapper as she announced her pregnancy on Instagram
The actress announced her pregnancy on Instagram last month, and the rapper recently revealed the next steps in their relationship.

She posted a photo of herself holding a baby bump, and another photo revealed a positive pregnancy test. She wrote: “Nothing is ever really lost. Welcome back”. She posted a photo of MGK, who has a son from a previous relationship.

According to GQ magazine, the off-duty couple reportedly first met in 2020 while working on the movie Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021), after a brief exchange years earlier at a party.

Megan said they “didn’t hook up right away” after reconnecting on the film set. Later that year, the actor made a romantic commitment when he appeared in the music video for MGK’s song Bloody Valentine.

Megan’s new film, Subservience, in which she starred alongside Morrone, was released earlier this year in August.

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Sir Elton John recalls making ‘terrible’ life decisions while on drugs

Sir Elton John says he made “terrible” decisions on drugs that meant he treated his partners like “hostages”.

The singer has been named Time magazine’s Icon of the Year, and looked back over his career highlights, as well as lows, particularly during the years he spent addicted to cocaine, which he first took in 1974.

“You make terrible decisions on drugs”, he says. “I wanted love so badly, I’d just take hostages. After three or four months of dating, the person I liked would start to dislike me because they had nothing to offer me. Reflecting on how many people I’m likely to hurt really irritates me.

Now 77, the singer checked into rehab in the 1990s, when he admits: “It was a shock to see how far down the scale of humanity I’d fallen. It was the most embarrassing thing in my life when I went into]drug] treatment that I couldn’t work a washing machine”, he recalls. Here you are at 43 years of age, and you can’t work a washing machine. That shows you how you’re f***ed up. ‘ “

Eminem and Robbie Williams are just two examples of Elton helping other popstars who have drug addictions. It’s tough to tell someone that they’re being an a–hole, and it’s tough to hear, “says Elton, who recalls of his own awakening:” Eventually I made the choice to admit that I’m being an a–hole. “

Elton goes on to say that one of the biggest mistakes of all time was the legalization of marijuana in some parts of North America.

Sir Elton John for Time magazine
Sir Elton John sips tea while named Time’s Icon of the Year (Photographs by Miles Aldridge (@milesaldridge) for TIME)

Sir Elton claimed that it was difficult to understand “how bad your behavior has become,” and that it helped him get clean as a result. He added that marijuana is” addictive”, and said:” It leads to other drugs. And when you’re stoned – and I’ve been stoned – you don’t think normally.

One of the biggest mistakes of all time is regulating marijuana in America and Canada. In a 1999 interview with Sir David Frost, Sir Elton claimed that marijuana had caused his mid-80s throat problems and that he had stopped using the drug after receiving medical advice. Cannabis is legal in Canada starting at age 18, but there are limitations on how much it can be seized and distributed. Running a cannabis business in some US states, including California, is prohibited, and it has been permitted for people over 21 since 2018 for recreational purposes.

Sir Elton also discussed his “short fuse”, saying he can snap “if I’m tired, if I’m exhausted, if I’m overwhelmed”, which was explored in a 1990s documentary titled Tantrums And Tiaras.

Sir Elton John for Time magazine
Sir Elton John covers Time’s Icon of the Year issue (Photographs by Miles Aldridge (@milesaldridge) for TIME)

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Here is a transcript of Sir Elton John’s full interview.

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