Meghan Markle's Return Amid Thomas Markle Scandal as As Ever Hits Trouble and Archewell Executive Quits
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Meghan Markle's Return Amid Thomas Markle Scandal as As Ever Hits Trouble and Archewell Executive Quits

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 6, 20269 min
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Meghan Markle prepares for her first public appearance since disturbing allegations involving her estranged father, Thomas Markle Senior, emerged. Prince Harry and Meghan are also reportedly planning their first Christmas in Britain since 2018, but without King Charles and the Royal Family at Sandringham. Meanwhile, Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand faces trademark setbacks in Brazil, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand. Archewell Productions loses a senior executive, and an insider warns that Meghan's Junior MasterChef Australia appearance could become a "hate watch." Plus, could Prince William's love of Aston Villa signal the eventual end of the Royal...

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I'm going to the Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue, I am your host, Mark Francis. Meghan Markle is preparing to make her first public appearance since allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr. became public.

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According to Hello, the Duchess of Sussex will join Prince Harry in Brussels, Belgium, next week, where the couple are expected to deliver a keynote address at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial outside the European Parliament. The memorial commemorates children who have died following harm linked to social media. Harry and Meghan previously attended an

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installation in New York City in 2025, where Meghan was seen embracing bereaved parents. It will be Meghan's first appearance since the allegations against Thomas Markle. Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning to spend Christmas in the UK for the first time since 2018 with private celebrations in the Cotswolds. According to Hello! Magazine,

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