Meghan Markle struggled to adjust to royal life despite Prince Harry's attempts to prepare her for it.

"I tried to warn you as much as possible, but I think both of us were totally surprised by the reaction after the first five, six months, which we had to ourselves [and] what actually happened from then," Harry said in the couple's engagement interview.

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Harry shared they were "totally unprepared" for the public curiosity surrounding their relationship.

"I've never been part of tabloid culture. I've never been in pop culture to that degree and lived [a] relatively quiet life, even though I focused so much on my job," Meghan, who was a working actress at the time, admitted.

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Years after the Sussexes' engagement interview, the pair left the U.K. In their explosive tell-all interview, the duo implied that the British press' coverage of Meghan prompted their decision to step down from their roles. Most importantly, Meghan admitted that she was fearful for Prince Archie's safety, as the youngster wasn't born with security privileges.

"We haven't created this monster machine around us in terms of clickbait and tabloid fodder. You've allowed that to happen, which means our son needs to be safe," Meghan told Oprah Winfrey during their CBS interview.

"We're talking about the U.K. press here, right? And this … the U.K. is my home. That is where I was brought up," Harry said. "So yes, I've got my own relationship that goes back a long way with the media. I asked for calm from the British tabloids — once as a boyfriend, once as a husband and once as a father."

Meghan later alluded to the royal family enabling the tabloids to publish negative stories about her.

"I think there's a reason that these tabloids have holiday parties at the Palace. They're hosted by the Palace, the tabloids are. You know, there is a construct that's at play there," Meghan explained. "And because from the beginning of our relationship, they were so attacking and inciting so much racism, really, it changed our . . . the risk level, because it went . . . it wasn't just catty gossip."

"It was bringing out a part of people that was racist in how it was charged," she continued. "And that changed the threat. That changed the level of death threats. That changed everything."

Meghan Markle's wardrobe transformed when she married Prince Harry, but experts claim Queen Elizabeth II disapproved of the expensive makeover.

"She also took a call from Harry and then reportedly remarked: 'more money' rolling her eyes," associate editor Camilla Tominey told The Telegraph, insinuating that the prince asked his grandmother to cover the cost of his wife's clothes.

Royal journalist Robert Jobson claimed the Sussexes accumulated significant expenses during their time as working royals.

"I think the point was they had spent a lot of money, they had supported Harry … he was then saying later, 'I never got any.' He did, he got many, many, many thousands of pounds," Jobson alleged. "More than we can probably know to the point the King said, 'I'm not a bank anymore' … so that's quite telling."

"The Queen thought Meghan was spending too much on clothes," Jobson continued. "She did. But some people might criticize that, as in the 1940s and 1950s, when she was being dressed for these tours. There was a lot of money being spent on royal tours."

Jobson later pointed out how Meghan sported a designer dress while visiting Morocco with Harry.

"But maybe not £60,000 [$80,000 USD] on one Dior gown she wore during the 2019 Morocco tour?" Tominey asked.

"That was seen as over the top … not sending the right message," Jobson replied. "The Queen, at the end, was always about the right message. Throughout her life, she got it exactly right."

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Despite her public complaints about royal life, Meghan gushed over her relationship with the monarch in her explosive CBS interview with Oprah Winfrey.

"I've loved being in her company. She's always been warm, welcoming, and inviting," Meghan said.

The duchess also reflected on Her Majesty's legacy while promoting her defunct podcast, "Archetypes."

"There's been such an outpouring of love and support. I'm really grateful that I was able to be with my husband to support him, especially during that time," Meghan told Variety. "What's so beautiful is to look at the legacy that his grandmother was able to leave on so many fronts."

"Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like," she added. "I feel deep gratitude to have been able to spend time with her and get to know her."

Prince William is ready to overhaul the monarchy.

One expert believes the future king of England, who's preparing to take over from King Charles III, will do away with a particular royal custom once he's in charge.

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William could end curtseying

According to journalist David Dimbleby, the Prince of Wales will likely end the tradition of bowing and curtseying before high-ranking members of the royal family. The action is seen as a sign of respect for a person of a superior social or political rank.

"I don't understand why people, particularly with late Queen Elizabeth II, were so flummoxed when they met her," Dimbleby said in the three-part BBC documentary What's the Monarchy For?

"Men curtseying, people forgetting what to say and all that. I don't like the obsequiousness. I don't like that at all. Incidentally, a view which I think William shares, from what I hear," Dimbleby continued.

"The bowing and scraping element is quite out of date and ridiculous and the pomposity of the court, which still exists a bit, is absurd," he added.

Do citizens support the monarchy?

Many British citizens criticize the monarchy for being ostentatious while lacking the power to make legislative changes.

"I'm pro-monarchy if it suits the spirit of the times. I'm not pro-flamboyant monarchy of the Disneyland type," Dimbleby told The Telegraph. "I'm not pro the argument that it brings in American tourists, that's one of the worst arguments of all."

"There is a 'growing tide' of people, particularly young people, who are no longer in favor of a monarchy," he continued. "I don't think we're going to be a republic any time soon, but I'm not saying that I think a republic would be worse than a monarchy. I think if it could be devised in a way that was acceptable, it might be as good."

Meghan's curtseying learning curve

Prince Harry emphasized in his 2023 memoir Spare that curtseying to his late grandmother was so vital, Sarah Ferguson stepped in to teach his future wife, Meghan Markle, how to do it before she first met Elizabeth.

"Fergie came out, a little emotional and asked, 'Can you curtsy?' Meg shook her head. Fergie then demonstrated and Meg imitated her," he recalled.

Change for the monarchy

William and his father are already trying to enact change within The Firm. Charles made the significant step of stripping Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his royal titles and evicting him from Royal Lodge over his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

The 77-year-old also reportedly wants non-working members of the royal family to become financially independent with their living arrangements.

"The king isn't running a housing association for distant relatives," a source told Daily Express.

The 43-year-old, meanwhile, will buck tradition by residing with his family at Forest Lodge in Windsor instead of at Buckingham Palace in London.

Additionally, William will reportedly focus more on philanthropic projects and be more vocal about social issues.

William makes a promise

William publicly vowed to shake up the monarchy when he ascends the throne.

"I think it's safe to say that change is on my agenda. Change for good," the father of three said on an episode of The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy.

"I embrace that and I enjoy that change. I don't fear it. That's the bit that excites me, the idea of being able to bring some change. Not overly radical change, but changes that I think that need to happen," he added.

Meghan Markle earned a new nickname on social media.

In a clip, the duchess was seen seasoning a turkey for Thanksgiving, but critics noticed that she touched the raw bird before reaching for more items.

"So gross, and it's basic food handling knowledge. Proof she has no idea what she's doing," one person wrote on X.

"I don't know anyone who wears their rings and bracelets when handling food, especially a turkey. Guaranteed spread of bacteria," another wrote.

"Then she picks up the pepper grinder without washing her hands. Another Salmonella Sussex disaster," a third shared.

The "Salmonella Sussex" comment immediately gained traction online.

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Despite the criticism, Meghan wrote a heartfelt email to As Ever customers in honor of the holiday.

"From my family to yours, wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving," Meghan wrote. "I am so thankful for your support and warmth as we've grown As ever throughout the year, and the way in which you've invited this collection to be a part of your home."

"Being able to play a small role in your memories, family moments, special celebrations, and daily routines is not lost on me – from the jam you layer onto morning toast or slather onto PB&J for your kids' lunchboxes; the honey you stir into your tea; the candle you light to welcome the day or close it out with a cozy bath; the bottle of bubbles you pop to celebrate or the wine you sip as you toast your loved ones — you've invited us in," she continued.

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Since launching As Ever, Meghan has been promoting her fruit preserves and her recipes through her Netflix series With Love, Meghan.

"I am privileged that As ever gets a seat at the table with you and the ones you love," Meghan said. "Please know that as I look around my home and see my husband and children, family, dear friends (and also navigate the timing on the turkey and the love and layers that come with hostessing)— I feel very grateful. For this adventure of life, for the love and support—and for you."

"Wishing you a Thanksgiving with full hearts and full bellies," she continued. "Thank you for supporting As ever. It really does mean the world to me. As Ever, Meghan."

Sarah Ferguson could come to the U.S. to rebuild her image after her ties to Jeffrey Epstein greatly damaged her reputation.

"I think there would be enough curious people not just here but around the world, and she always had a lot of fans in the United States," royal editor Richard Kay said on "Palace Confidential."

"We used to call her the Duchess of New York because of the amount of time she spent on the East Coast, and they were very forgiving," Kay continued. "They gave her the opportunity, it was there that she became an ambassador [for] WeightWatchers, and it's where she, sort of, on previous occasions, got her life back together again, but I feel this time it's too late and too much has happened."

Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were kicked out of Royal Lodge due to the ex-duke's ties to Epstein.

On top of losing her royal estate, charities and brands distanced themselves from Ferguson after it was revealed she called Epstein a "supreme friend." Now, the former duchess has to find a source of income to sustain her lavish lifestyle.

Ferguson has been avoiding the spotlight, but there have been rumors that she is considering writing a memoir. However, journalist Samara Gill believes it would be inappropriate for Ferguson to publish a tell-all.

"I think it's not right that she is going to speak out, but I think she will. Should she? I mean, she needs the money, she needs the cash, it's as simple as that," Gill said. "This is the scenario that I worried about the most for the royal family because both her and Andrew have absolutely nothing to lose at this point."

"Who knows whose dirty laundry they will then air out? I don't know think it'll be their own, but think that because of the big amounts of money, you know, I mean six-figure sums that are being thrown around for this interview, who knows who she'll talk about?" she continued.

Over the years, Ferguson has been loyal to her ex-husband and the royal family, but she could turn on them.

"Because she probably won't brief about Andrew, she probably won't even really talk about herself unless it's about her struggle, she might talk about other royal family members and throw them under the bus, and that's what I'm worried about," Gill said.

Prince Harry is a hopeless romantic.

In the Duke of Sussex's 2023 memoir Spare, he recounted the intense moment he first laid eyes on his future wife, Meghan Markle.

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Before the couple married and had two children, Harry recalled being at Nottingham Cottage when he first saw the actress in a social media post shared by their mutual friend Violet von Westenholz.

"I was sitting around Nott Cott, scrolling through Instagram. They [Meghan and von Westenholz] were playing with a new app that put silly filters on your photos," he wrote in the tell-all about the clip.

"Violet and the woman had dog ears, dog noses, long red dog tongues hanging out. This woman with Violet…my god. I watched the video several times, then forced myself to put the phone down," Harry continued. "Then I picked it up, watched the video again. For thirty-two years, I'd watched a conveyor belt of faces pass by and only a handful ever made me look twice. This woman stopped the conveyor belt. This woman smashed the conveyor belt to pieces."

Harry details Meghan's 'energy'

The father of two went into great detail about the overwhelming feelings he experienced. "I'd never seen anyone so beautiful. There was an energy about her, a wild joy and playfulness," he gushed.

"There was something in the way she smiled, the way she gazed into the camera. Confident. Free. She believed life was one grand adventure, I could see that," Harry continued. "What a privilege it would be, I thought, to join her on that journey. I got all that from her face. Her luminous, angelic face."

Harry and Meghan's first date

Harry and Meghan had their first date at the Soho House in Los Angeles, Calif., in 2016. However, the two didn't go public with their romance until later that year.

"Red-cheeked, puffing, sweaty, half an hour late, I ran into the restaurant, into the quiet room and found her sitting at a small area on a low velvet sofa in front of a low coffee table," the 41-year-old wrote in the book about their initial romantic outing.

"She was wearing a black sweater, jeans, heels. I knew nothing about clothes, but I knew she was chic. Then again, she could make anything look chic," he said. "I'd seen so many photos of her from fashion shoots and TV sets, all glam and glossy, but here she was, in the flesh, no frills, no filter and even more beautiful. Heart-attack beautiful. I was trying to process this, struggling to understand what was happening to my circulatory and nervous systems and as a result, my brain couldn't handle any more data."

Happily ever after?

Harry and Meghan got engaged in November 2017 and wed in May 2018 at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

The pair welcomed their son, Prince Archie, in May 2019 and their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in June 2021.

While they began their union as working members of the royal family, the duo left The Firm in 2020 to live in America.

Sarah Ferguson might need to spill The Firm's secrets for money.

According to an expert, the former Duchess of York is desperate to find a stream of income after she and her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, were stripped of their titles and evicted from Royal Lodge over their friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Will Ferguson do a bombshell interview?

After being banished from the monarchy, dropped by numerous charities and having her children's book canceled, there might not be much risk in Ferguson speaking to the press.

"She needs the cash. It's as simple as that," royal expert Samara Gill told The Sun's YouTube show Royal Exclusive.

"Both her and Andrew have absolutely nothing to lose at this point," she continued. "Who knows whose dirty laundry they will then air out? I don't think it'll be their own."

Could Ferguson throw the royal family 'under the bus'?

The 66-year-old's need to earn an income, combined with her public downfall, could make Ferguson say anything, Gill believes.

"I think that because of the big amounts of money, you know, six-figure sums that are being thrown around for this interview, who knows who she'll talk about?" the commentator said.

"She probably won't brief about Andrew," she added of the mother of two's former spouse, whom she split from in 1996.

"She might talk about other royal family members and throw them under the bus," Gill claimed.

Ferguson wants to clear her name

Ferguson is reportedly fielding hefty bids from media outlets to tell her story for the first time.

"Sarah and her team have had offers from all over the world for a sit-down," one insider told The Sun.

"She's thinking things over very carefully," the source said. "She and her team know a televised interview would be make or break for her in terms of salvaging her reputation. It would also give her the chance to spell out the fact she knew nothing about what Epstein and his associates were doing in terms of abusing girls."

Ferguson feels wronged by the royals

The decision to sit for a bombshell interview might not be difficult, as Ferguson allegedly wants revenge over her former in-laws.

"Sarah is actually quite keen to answer questions as she strongly believes she's done nothing wrong and been harshly treated," the source claimed.

"She has to find money and somewhere to live next year," the insider continued. "Sarah is bruised like never before by events and things like the book being pulped have damaged her income."

Meghan Markle cannot catch a break with her business.

Online critics slammed the Duchess of Sussex after she announced her As Ever brand's collaboration with the members-only club Soho House.

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Meghan announces pop-up

Meghan shared a video on Instagram revealing that her As Ever products would be available at the Soho House location in Los Angeles, Calif.

"Talk about a full circle moment! In my old stomping ground of West Hollywood, with a brand, family and friends that have been part of my life for so long," she captioned the clip of herself walking around the installation.

"Also, a part of my love story with H [Prince Harry] (since our very first date was at an SH restaurant)," the Suits actress gushed. "So excited to introduce: As Ever x Soho House. If you find yourself in LA, come visit our As ever pop-up at Soho Home on Melrose Place at 8540 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Open to everyone, full collection available (and yummy Urth Caffe just across the street). Sounds like a good day to me!"

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Meghan faces backlash

As with anything the With Love, Meghan star does, the online trolls went wild. "If she were smart, she would open an As Ever store/boutique somewhere. Have a real website and actually work at the store," one person wrote on X.

"These pop-ups or renting space in a store or in Soho House are lame and a cop out because she has nothing to do with actually selling these products. She ALWAYS takes the easy way, or she cuts corners or cuts out before the failure is flashing in red lights," a second wrote.

"Is this meant to be her mic drop moment she was banging on about? This is so common in the handmade market that you simply rent shelf space. However, it is often the last resort as everything else you've tried has failed," a third added.

"When you're having to sell in Soho House, you know it's not going well…" a fourth chimed in.

Some fans defend Meghan

Luckily, some of Meghan's fans came to her defense. "Meghan Sussex, please spare a little thought for your global supporters. Maybe the Soho House in London is going to stock some #AsEver products in time for Christmas?" one requested.

"Meghan's As Ever products are now available at Soho House. A special place for her and Prince Harry. Where they had their first date and even their first kiss. I love how intentional she is," a second said.

Soho House's sentimental meaning for Meghan and Harry

In the Duke of Sussex's 2023 memoir Spare, he recalled his first date with his future wife at the private club.

"Red-cheeked, puffing, sweaty, half an hour late, I ran into the restaurant, into the quiet room, and found her sitting at a small area on a low velvet sofa in front of a low coffee table," Harry wrote.

"She was wearing a black sweater, jeans, heels. I knew nothing about clothes, but I knew she was chic. Then again, she could make anything look chic," the father of two said. "I'd seen so many photos of her from fashion shoots and TV sets, all glam and glossy, but here she was, in the flesh, no frills, no filter and even more beautiful. Heart-attack beautiful. I was trying to process this, struggling to understand what was happening to my circulatory and nervous systems and as a result, my brain couldn't handle any more data."

The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation crew proved once and for all that nobody can roast them better than… well, themselves.

On December 1, the cast delivered an absolutely electric night of comedy at the first-ever Jersey Shore Roast, filmed live at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The event sold out in less than five minutes as fans packed the venue to watch the beloved cast — who've been roasting themselves for more than a decade — finally take the jabs to a real roast stage.

Nicole Polizzi, Mike Sorrentino, Jenni Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Sammi Giancola, Deena Nicole Cortese, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Angelina Pivarnick and DJ Pauly D went joke-for-joke with special guest comedians including Chris Distefano, Justina Valentine and Rachel Feinstein, delivering a rapid-fire night of unfiltered chaos the crowd couldn't get enough of.

At one point, a fan shouted that they had "died and gone to Jersey Shore heaven," and honestly, the room agreed!

The most talked-about moments of the night

The roast delivered instant classics including:

-Ronnie reminded Mike that Tax Day is April 15 and "IRS doesn't stand for Italian Reality Star." 

-Angelina, in peak chaotic glory, roasted Vinny for being obsessed with her — then gifting him a framed three-person wedding photo of the two of them… as his mother Paola looked on from the audience.

-Paola, meanwhile, became an unexpected star after she made fresh charcuterie for the crowd.

-Comedian Justina Valentine brought the house down with an original Jersey Shore Roast rap.

-Comedian Chris Distefano delivered the night's sharpest one-liners, joking that "Snooki is here to make Ronnie smart and tall" and that Mike "had time to get a quick lift in today… a face lift!" He added, "Collectively, the nine of you have set Italian Americans back further than Mike's hairline." 

-Comedian Rachel Feinstein joked, "[I] had all these jokes written for each girl, but with your new faces, I couldn't tell who's who. … No one can deny you're the Picassos of trash TV. You walked so Mormon Wives can run." 

-Ronnie thanked Angelina for making him "look like a relationship expert." 

-Snooki was crowned a fashion icon: "You saw a need for 4-foot ladies who need leopard leggings… the Coco Chanel of Seaside Heights." 

-Vinny told Angelina, "You're the Kim Kardashian of Staten Island… because every guy you date goes crazy." 

-Angelina fired back, claiming she "tastes better" than his mom's chicken cutlets, causing Paola to stare on in horror. 

-In a callback to Mike's infamous Trump roast appearance, they joked, "Mike bombed so bad at the Trump roast, but he blamed drugs and alcohol. … Who's he going to blame tonight — Ozempic?" 

-In a heartfelt moment, the women congratulated Mike on 10 years of sobriety, promising, "We're drinking for you tonight."

The cast wrapped the night with hugs, tears and a promise: This roast is only the beginning.

495 Productions weighs in

SallyAnn Salsano, founder and CEO of 495 Productions and executive producer of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, tells Wonderwall.com, "This cast has spent 15 years giving the world unforgettable TV, so putting them on a roast stage felt like destiny. They went harder, funnier and more fearlessly than anyone expected. This is Jersey Shore at its absolute best — unfiltered, unapologetic and wildly entertaining."

When to watch

The roast was filmed for an upcoming episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, with every raw, chaotic and absolutely unmissable moment captured for fans. The special is set to air on MTV in spring 2026.