According to reports that their lives have reached a crisis point, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s most recent struggles will be the subject of a forthcoming book by Tom Bower.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are said to be ‘in crisis’(Image: Getty Images)
According to royal author Tom Bower, who has just released his new book about the couple, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are at a crisis because of their conflict.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to be the subject of a new book after Tom’s best selling book Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors was released in 2022. Tom’s book comes at a time of “crisis” for the couple, as Prince Harry, 40, recently quit the role of patron for charity Sentebale after co-founding it in 2006.
Harry has recently been in court to fight with the Home Office over how much tax-payer-funded security he thinks he is entitled to when he travels to the UK.
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The couple are said to be at odds over their hopes(Image: Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Meghan, 43, has been focussing on her career as she recently released her Netflix series With Love, Meghan as well as her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, and her jam company As Ever.
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And ahead of his new book Bower, who has also written books on Tony Blair, The Beckhams and Mohammed Al-Fayed, claims the couple’s relationship has met a crisis point after turning their backs on royal life in favour of a life in California. Meghan and Harry announced their decision to step away from their roles as senior working members of the Royal Family in 2020 and have since moved to the US for a life away from the Royals – leading to heartbreaking fallouts with Prince William and Princess Kate and King Charles.
Royal author Tom has told us: “They have a crisis, Meghan wants to be a billionaire celebrity and Harry doesn’t understand that world, other than [understanding that] Meghan wants to be famous.
He has never had a penny in his pocket his entire life. He never had to deal with having a car or getting a job, nor did he frequently travel on the Tube. He doesn’t understand where she’s coming from, which is that she worked extraordinarily hard, endured hardship, and was repeatedly humiliated, and wants financial security and status.
Meghan has been venturing out into the world of business with a podcast, Netflix series and jam business(Image: Netflix)
She lacks the power to pull people together and the status they desire. He and she are both clinging on to their royal status in California. Harmony views reconciliation as the main theme. That is utterly absurd. Because of William and Kate’s unrequited anger, there is no chance of reconciliation.
The author continued in his new book, “I’ve got a lot of new material already, and I think everyone wants new insights.” It’s a remarkable story, and because it’s unique, it’s eye-watering. This is such a well-known couple, who constantly fight for themselves. They are persistent and restless, which is what makes it so fascinating.
The couple were the subject of Tom Bower’s 2022 book Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War between the Windsors(Image: Getty)
After getting married in May 2018, the couple is constantly surrounded by rumors about their union. Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, are their two children. Following the release of Meghan’s new brand, As Ever, which sold out 10 minutes after its launch earlier this month, the couple provided a rare insight into their marriage.
I’m so happy for my wife and fully support everything she’s done and continues to do, Prince Harry said to People earlier this week. I’m very proud of it.
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Harry made a brief appearance in Meghan’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan, as he can be seen in the final episode, where the actress celebrates her new venture with a brunch.
With overtime victories over the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks to become the first 10th-seeded team to reach the NBA play-offs.
The Heat needed to win consecutive road games to advance to the first four-team Eastern Conference qualification competition.
After defeating the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, they moved on to a 123-114 overtime win over the Hawks to prepare for a first-round meeting with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, who are conference top seeds.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-106 in the Western Conference playoff game, which will feature games against the Oklahoma City Thunder in round one.
The Mavericks’ defeat sees the conclusion of a terrible campaign that included Kyrie Irving’s season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury and Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Anthony Davis, who moved to Dallas as part of the Doncic trade, remained in the lead line with 40 points and nine rebounds throughout the game.
After falling behind to the Hawks for ten games last month, the Heat resurrected and won the post-season tournament. They led the Heat in the opening half, scoring 17 points at one point, before extending their lead to 62-53 heading into the break.
With five minutes and six seconds left, the Hawks fought back and were up 98-92.
With 12 seconds left, the Heat was beaten by a free throw from Tyler Herro, but Trae Young was able to put the game to overtime thanks to a late layup.
In the extra period, Davion Mitchell sank three three-pointers and Herro added two more as the Heat found their range from the perimeter.
Morant recovers from injury to help the Grizzlies advance.
Ja Morant scored 22 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, and three steals for the Grizzlies in Memphis after recovering from a sprained right ankle.
The 25-year-old two-time All-Star only received medical clearance before the game’s start on Friday because he injured himself in his team’s opening play-in loss to the Golden State Warriors.
“I had an MRI, an ultrasound, met with different doctors, I got a shot, I slept, I woke up, I went to the gym about 5:30,” Morant said.
“Sat for about 30 minutes until I needed to see a different doctor, get an injection, and get my pre-game stuff started.”
He laughed back when asked how the ankle felt after the game, “I couldn’t feel it, that’s why I was out there.”
The Grizzlies had 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Scotty Pippen Jr. had 13.
After the season, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised his players.
According to Kidd, “We had an incredible season when you look at the injuries we’ve had, the Doncic trade, and for us to even be here playing in this game is incredible.”
Conference in the West:
Memphis Grizzlies (8) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (1)
Golden State Warriors (7) versus Houston Rockets (2)
Los Angeles Lakers (3) and Minnesota Timberwolves (Six)
Mark Allen, a native of Northern Ireland, says he is inspired by Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters victory in a bid to win the first World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Allen has previously won the highly regarded Triple Crown, the Masters and the UK Championship, but he has yet to receive the biggest prize in the sport.
The 39-year-old says he wants to emulate McIlroy, who won at Augusta last weekend and won his first of four major championships.
“There are a lot of comparisons. This is my 19th Crucible, and that was Rory’s [16th] Masters. One more tournament away from winning the Triple Crown and the Grand Slam, Allen said.
I was glued to the ups, downs, drama, and every shot of the Masters final round that I watched on Sunday. He has won it, he has lost it, he has lost it once more, and he has lost it. You can see what it meant to him to win in a play-off.
I’ll try to draw as much inspiration from him as I can. If not this year, I’ll return the following year for more. I’ll just keep working hard, hoping that Rory’s door will open for me like it did for Rory.
Allen says he will approach snooker’s biggest stage with a similar positive mindset to McIlroy’s.
He claimed in his interviews that he always believed he had the edge to win in that area. He continued to make that claim in his interviews.
I’ve not had enough play.
Allen joins the Crucible after a largely disappointing season that saw him fall from first place in the world rankings after the previous year’s event to eighth in the standings.
The Antrim cueman made his first five semi-final appearances in December, including the UK Championship and the Masters, despite frequently finding himself in trouble for his best form. He did, however, win the lucrative Riyadh Season Championship invitational tournament.
“The season hasn’t been good,” he said. I can’t explain why I’ve been working as hard as I always do; simply put, I’ve not played well enough, he said.
“I know I won out in Saudi, but I don’t feel like my game is as good as I would like it to be,” says the author, “but this isn’t a bad place to try to rectify that.”
You can see how bad Kyren [Wilson] had last year; he had a better year than I did, but he won the world championship after 17 days at Sheffield.
I still think it will occur, he said.
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Allen has already accumulated two World Championship titles, but he now believes he has more of the ingredients for potential success to add to his already impressive career resume.
“You need to get the most out of your bad sessions, be mentally strong, pot a few balls at the right times, and have some luck along the way to win.”
In 17 days, you don’t need to play phenomenal snooker. You’ll never do that, ever. Just compete, be patient, and you’ll find some form soon.
“All you can do is prepare as well as you can prepare, which I always do. Working with the sports psychologist and working hard at the practice table help me a little bit get in shape.
Not that I’m not attempting to improve, I’m just trying. I don’t know what will happen, just that it hasn’t yet.
On Sunday, Allen will face Fan Zhengyi, the world number 46 player who is one of the top 10 Chinese players in the 32-player field.
When they met in 2023 at the same time, the county Antrim player defeated the 24-year-old 10-5.
“Fan is a very good player,” the saying goes. I’ll need to try and compete very well because he won the European Masters a few years ago and has since become a little quieter.
Mark Allen, a native of Northern Ireland, says he is inspired by Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters victory in a bid to win the first World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Allen has previously won the highly regarded Triple Crown, the Masters and the UK Championship, but he has yet to receive the biggest prize in the sport.
The 39-year-old says he wants to emulate McIlroy, who won at Augusta last weekend and won his first of four major championships.
“There are a lot of comparisons. This is my 19th Crucible, and that was Rory’s [16th] Masters. One more tournament away from winning the Triple Crown and the Grand Slam, Allen said.
I was glued to the ups, downs, drama, and every shot of the Masters final round that I watched on Sunday. He has won it, he has lost it, he has lost it once more, and he has lost it. You can see what it meant to him to win in a play-off.
I’ll try to draw as much inspiration from him as I can. If not this year, I’ll return the following year for more. I’ll just keep working hard, hoping that Rory’s door will open for me like it did for Rory.
Allen says he will approach snooker’s biggest stage with a similar positive mindset to McIlroy’s.
He claimed in his interviews that he always believed he had the edge to win in that area. He continued to make that claim in his interviews.
I’ve not had enough play.
Allen joins the Crucible after a largely disappointing season that saw him fall from first place in the world rankings after the previous year’s event to eighth in the standings.
The Antrim cueman made his first five semi-final appearances in December, including the UK Championship and the Masters, despite frequently finding himself in trouble for his best form. He did, however, win the lucrative Riyadh Season Championship invitational tournament.
“The season hasn’t been good,” he said. I can’t explain why I’ve been working as hard as I always do; simply put, I’ve not played well enough, he said.
“I know I won out in Saudi, but I don’t feel like my game is as good as I would like it to be,” says the author, “but this isn’t a bad place to try to rectify that.”
You can see how bad Kyren [Wilson] had last year; he had a better year than I did, but he won the world championship after 17 days at Sheffield.
I still think it will occur, he said.
Images courtesy of Getty
Allen has already accumulated two World Championship titles, but he now believes he has more of the ingredients for potential success to add to his already impressive career resume.
“You need to get the most out of your bad sessions, be mentally strong, pot a few balls at the right times, and have some luck along the way to win.”
In 17 days, you don’t need to play phenomenal snooker. You’ll never do that, ever. Just compete, be patient, and you’ll find some form soon.
“All you can do is prepare as well as you can prepare, which I always do. Working with the sports psychologist and working hard at the practice table help me a little bit get in shape.
Not that I’m not attempting to improve, I’m just trying. I don’t know what will happen, just that it hasn’t yet.
On Sunday, Allen will face Fan Zhengyi, the world number 46 player who is one of the top 10 Chinese players in the 32-player field.
When they met in 2023 at the same time, the county Antrim player defeated the 24-year-old 10-5.
“Fan is a very good player,” the saying goes. I’ll need to try and compete very well because he won the European Masters a few years ago and has since become a little quieter.
Sky presenter Jacquie Beltrao opens up about the milestone 60th she wondered if she’d reach, how husband Eduardo has been her rock and her joy at being ‘cancer-free’ for five years
Jacquie Beltrao has faced some formidable challenges in her life – competing as a gymnast in the 1984 Olympics and interviewing some of sport’s great stars. For the likeable, straight-talking Sky News presenter, none have been bigger, however, than the cancer battle she has fought for the last 12 years.
But on Monday 21 April, Jacquie turns 60 – five years on from finding out she had stage 4 breast cancer after the doctors found the disease had spread to her leg and spine. It’s a milestone, she exclusively tells OK!, thought she would never make, yet thanks to a pioneering drug called Olaparib – often taken by ovarian cancer sufferers – she is fighting fit, has been cancer-free for half a decade and welcomed in her seventh decade in style.
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Dublin-born Jacquie believes her Olympian ‘drive’ has helped in her gruelling cancer battle(Image: OK!/James Rudland)
“In some ways turning 60 can fill you with dread, sometimes you feel people can look at you differently, but there were days I never thought I would make it to this point given the severity of my cancer. But here I am.
“I feel truly blessed and ready to have a big party to celebrate life. I have always been a very positive person, trying to find the right mindset to approach life, but almost exactly five years ago when I was told my cancer had spread, it was very hard not to start planning a funeral. But instead, I was planning a 60th birthday. It’s wonderful to be able to say that.”
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Warm and open, Jacquie is speaking to us from her stylish, light-filled home in south-west London, which she and Brazilian husband Eduardo, 60, renovated themselves. The house has a grey and dark blue theme throughout, with a statement cream fireplace in the living room. In the dining area is a wall of photos on which proudly hang graduation pictures of each of the couple’s three grown-up kids, as well as artist-drawn images of their dogs.
Reflecting on how her former career as an elite gymnast – she represented Great Britain at the 1984 Olympics – has helped shape her mindset in her fight against cancer, Jacquie says, “It has definitely helped me. You have this belief and drive when you compete in elite sport.
Jacquie and Eduardo share a beautiful, light-filled home in South West London(Image: OK!/James Rudland)
“I’m sure the fact that I know I was in a tiny fraction of people who were able to compete for their country at an Olympics gave me some belief that maybe I could be in the fraction of people who survive long after a cancer diagnosis that I got. But I can’t emphasise enough how lucky I feel.”
She has been a central figure in breakfast TV for over three decades, hosting the sports bulletins on Sky News’ Breakfast programme – being there for some of the biggest moments in sporting history. Her eyes light up when she proudly reflects on some of her favourite presenting moments of her career at Sky, which is now in its 33rd year – making her the longest-serving presenter at the channel after Kay Burley stepped away earlier this year.
“Oh my goodness, being at Wimbledon to see Andy Murray win it in 2013 was super special,” she gushes fondly. “I was surrounded by all these tennis aficionados in the press section and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. It was a privilege to see the first British man to win Wimbledon for 77 years.
“Equally, seeing the Lionesses win the Euros in 2022 was incredible. We were dashing in and out of the stadium to get ready to do a live broadcast as everything unfolded at Wembley. When they won 2-1, we were so happy. When I eventually finished my last broadcast at 11.30pm that night, I barely had a voice left.”
The Sky News presenter feels ‘very very lucky’ to be here and entering her seventh decade(Image: OK!/James Rudland)
But Jacquie is aware that to do her job, she has to be “blinkered and focused”, getting up at 3.30am every morning from Thursday to Saturday to present the Breakfast show, as life at home continues on. She lives in her swanky semi-detached home with Eduardo, where they have resided for 12 years. It is here that they brought up their three kids Amelia, 27, who is a newsreader on TalkSport radio, and sons Tiago, 24, a promotions and publicity executive, and Jorge, 23, an oil and shipping analyst.
“There were days when if I made the kids’ dinner, I would be doing well, such was the focus on the job,” she wistfully reflects. “Given how early I get up, I need to get to bed early to get my sleep so often, while others are winding down for the weekend, I am winding up and focusing on work. But they have been so supportive of me and what has happened to me with my cancer has brought us even closer together. I couldn’t have done it without them.”
It was in 2013 that Jacquie was first diagnosed with the disease after noticing a lump. A mastectomy and reconstruction followed and at one point she was told the chances of any cancer returning in the next five years were around three out of 100 – odds she described as “pretty damn good”.
The TV star recalls the ‘crying, pure joy and relief’ when her scans showed all evidence of cancer had gone(Image: OK!/James Rudland)
Jacquie oozes positivity as she remembers how, in a bid to fight off the disease, she completely overhauled her diet, ditched dairy, started yoga and began running three times a week. However, in 2020 – during the Covid lockdown – she found a lump the size of a grain of rice just below her collarbone. In the following days she learned her cancer had returned and it was more aggressive than before.
Doctors said it was stage four and that she would never be fully rid of it. “It hit me like a ton of bricks. I’d always been positive in my outlook, looking for good news, good outcomes and then it became very hard to see them,” Jacquie quietly remembers, as Eduardo leans over to hug her tenderly.
“I didn’t know where to turn. I would have some very dark thoughts. I remember looking up how long people live for from stage four cancer and it said a max of two years. I remember Eduardo couldn’t come in to see the doctor with me, which was so hard for both of us, due to Covid restrictions. The kids not only had to deal with Covid and the lockdown, but they had to take in the news that mum’s cancer was back. I still don’t know what effect that will have on them. It must have been so hard.”
A year later, her outlook was made even tougher when a scan found the cancer had spread to each of her legs and her spine. In total, she had 17 rounds of chemotherapy. However, it was a PARP inhibitor drug which kills off cancerous cells that changed things for her when she started taking it in 2021.
Jacquie also reminisces about reporting from some of the big sporting events such as the Lionesses’ win(Image: OK!/James Rudland)
Jacquie reveals, “I started to take a targeted therapy drug called Olaparib. I was at a point where I would take anything that gave me a chance. For some it has little effect, for others it works for a while and then stops. But remarkably, for me it worked.
“The best way to describe it is to imagine your cancer as a three-legged chair and the drug comes in and knocks one of the legs down and collapses it. Within weeks of taking it, I noticed that my lymph nodes were down, I had a feeling my next scan would show the spread may have slowed.
“In June 2021, I had a scan and the doctor called me to say, ‘You have very, very good results’. She told me there’s no evidence of the disease at all. I was stunned. She explained all of the tumours had gone on the scan, whereas eight weeks ago the cancer could be seen really prominently.
“She sent me over the scan and it was right, the evidence of cancer had gone. It was all down to this miracle drug. I remember telling Eduardo, the boys and Amelia and there was lots of hugging and crying, pure joy and relief.”
Since then, she has been cancer-free. Jacquie, who still has regular check-ups, said, “I’ve had my life back, I feel very blessed. Obviously, I’m aware that it could come back at any point as I have lived through that experience.
The couple’s living room wall is full of nods to their children’s achievements and artwork of their beloved dogs(Image: OK!/James Rudland)
“I take two tablets of the drug twice a day and although it might sound strange, every time I take them out of the packet I feel grateful. And I am fearful to ever miss a dose as I know what they have done and are doing for me.”
As we talk, the other two loves of her life scamper around her legs – insisting to be in the pictures. They are her dogs – bichon cross Ted and havanese Lily. She got them from the Dogs Trust charity. “These guys have been amazing for me. Having dogs when you are in a difficult situation in life helps to ground you,” Jacquie laughs as Ted tugs on her ankle.
“They steer me away from dark thoughts about the cancer as I have to think about looking after them. I would advise anyone to get a dog. Like my family, they bring me so much happiness.”
And speaking of her recent milestone birthday celebrations, Jacquie said, “All the Beltrao clan love a party and the kids, especially. “It was so special being there with them and Eduardo. At points I didn’t think we would get this far, so it was a big celebration.”
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The couple have already been to Thailand at the start of the year to celebrate their joint 60th birthdays, but what are her dreams for the future? Jacquie reveals, “Well, I want Eduardo and I to finish the Argentinian Tango lessons we have started. I’d love that, and then I’d quite like to get better at golf! But, quite frankly, I want to remain healthy and happy. It’s quite a simple ask really.”
Grace from the Mirror’s shopping column tested out Loop’s Dream Earplugs to see if they could block out noisy neighbors as we get warmer and keep our windows open.
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Loop’s Dream Earplugs are designed for side-sleepers and all-night wear(Image: Loop earplugs)
It’s officially the season to leave your windows open and trips away now that spring is here and summer is in full swing. That can lead to oomphing neighbors and plane rumbles. I sleep well. However, I’ve found it difficult to fall asleep if there is a lot of background noise. Thankfully, Loop earplugs have helped me find the solution to my issues.
I’ve never been a fan of using earplugs, especially as a side sleeper, because they make me uncomfortable all night long. However, I’ve really had a big change with Loop’s Dream earplugs, which cost $44.55.
These earplugs, which were specifically made for side sleepers and all-night wear, are by far the most comfortable I’ve ever tried, and they effectively block out ambient noise.
The soft, oval-shaped silicone ear tips have been created to mold and mold to your ear’s natural shape, preventing slipping out at night. There is also a low ear pressure caused by the soft silicone.
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The carry case makes these earplugs perfect for travelling(Image: Loop earplugs)
They also have up to 27 dB noise reduction, helping to muffle out noises from the morning bin men to snoring partners and noisy neighbours. I love that they block unwanted background noises just enough to get a restful sleep but still allow me to hear my morning alarm.
Changeing these tips is relatively simple with the Dream earplugs because they come in four different ear tip sizes to ensure the best fit for you.
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Later in the year, I’ll have a few long-haul flights scheduled, so I have to bring these handy noise blockers with me. I can easily slip them into my hand luggage without taking up any room because they come with a compact carry case.
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The only drawback, in my opinion, is that they don’t block as much noise as they could. This is not an issue for me because I prefer the comfort of them over anything else and only want the noise to be lightly drowned out. However, these may not work as well for you if your home or apartment is surrounded by a lot of noise.
