THE “SAD” THING THAT HAPPENED AT MEGHAN MARKLE’S BIRTHDAY….

Meghan Markle is snubbed by The Firm again as the Royal Family fails to publicly wish her a happy birthday

Meghan Markle appeared to be snubbed by The Firm yet again as they remained silent on her 43rd birthday yesterday.

The Duchess of Sussex has received messages from other senior working members of The Firm in previous years.

Fans of the royals may view this as evidence of the strained relationships between the Sussexes and the Waleses, along with King Charles and Queen Camilla in recent months.

They also did not put out any statements on Meghan’s 42nd birthday last year; her first birthday since Charles became King after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.

Royal aides said they only marked the birthdays of working members of the Royal Family on their official social media accounts.

But this differed from what members of the Royal Family have done previously.

The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and King Charles are pictured on Christmas Day in Sandringham in 2018

View gallery

The Duchess of Sussex has experienced messages from other senior working members of The Firm in previous years, but didn’t for her 42nd or 43rd birthday (pictured in July)

The Sussexes quit their roles as senior working members of the Royal Family in January 2020, before moving to the US in June of that year, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

But William and Kate shared a message with their millions of followers on social media two years after they left, publicly wishing Prince Harry‘s wife a happy birthday when she turned 41.

On August 4, 2022, William and Kate sent a message to Meghan on X (formerly Twitter) from their official account, saying: ‘Wishing a happy birthday to the Duchess of Sussex!’

Their message, posted at 9.01am, also featured a photograph of Meghan in a white outfit and hat taken during her visit to the UK a few months earlier for Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Charles, then the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall, also sent a message marking Meghan’s 41st, writing ‘Happy Birthday to The Duchess of Sussex!’ with a red balloon emoji.

Since their departure from The Firm, Harry and Meghan gave an explosive interview to Oprah about their experiences of being royals in 2021.

The couple’s bombshell interview sent shock waves around the world as the couple laid bare the extent of their rift with the Queen and other senior royals.

+6
View gallery

Meghan Markle is pictured arm-in-arm with her husband Prince Harry alongside Prince William, Kate and King Charles (who was then a Prince) in 2018

+6
View gallery

The Sussexes (pictured in 2018) quit their roles as senior working members of the Royal Family in January 2020, before moving to the US in June of that year

Meghan and Harry join William and Kate on walkabout to mourn Queen

They then signed a deal with Netflix and released their docuseries named Harry & Meghan in December 2022, before the Prince released his controversial tell-all autobiography Spare, published in January last year.

In the book he claimed he begged his father not to marry Camilla due to fears she would be a ‘wicked stepmother’.

Harry also alleged that his brother, Prince William ‘knocked me to the floor’ in 2019 during an argument about his marriage to Meghan.

Since then, Meghan did not attend the King’s coronation in May 2023 and Harry was seated away from senior members of the family.

Harry was also in London in May earlier this year for an Invictus Games event, but did not meet his father during his whistle-stop tour, despite being just three miles away from his father in Clarence House.

The Prince had hoped to meet his estranged father the King during his trip, which follows a previous quick visit in February after Charles’s cancer diagnosis.

But Harry’s spokesman said at the time: ‘In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not The Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme.

‘The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.’

When The Princess of Wales, 42, announced her cancer diagnosis to the world at the end of March, the Duke and Duchess released a brief statement to Harper’s Bazar saying: ‘We wish her health and healing’.

Meghan’s birthday this year falls on the same day that her rare joint interview with Prince Harry air on CBS Sunday Morning.

+6
View gallery

Meghan’s birthday this year falls on the same day that her rare joint interview with Prince Harry air on CBS Sunday Morning

The mother-of-two spoke about how she wants to protect her children from harmful content online, after revealing she was bullied by trolls on social media while she was pregnant with both of her children.

She told the television show in the preview:  ‘Our kids are young — they’re 3 and 5. They’re amazing, But all you want to do as parents is protect them.

‘So as we can see what’s happening in the online space, we know that there’s a lot of work to be done there, and we’re just happy to be able to be a part of change for good.’

It is thought that Meghan spent her birthday this year celebrating privately with close family and friends, as she has done previously.

And it seems the Sussexes may also be preparing for their ‘quasi’ royal tour to Colombia, after it was announced the couple would be visiting the country by Francia Márquez, Colombia’s vice president.

Prince Harry revealed he wanted to travel more during their trip to Africa earlier this year, which stirred up a frenzy.

Russian gymnastics coach wants to change the rules after Simone Biles won
6th win: “Simply nothing to see, Simone Biles did not give a great performance”

In a shocking and controversial statement, a famous Russian gymnastics coach
called for changes to the scoring rules after Simone Biles won the championship title
Friday. The coach’s comments caused a heated debate in the community
gymnastics community, in which fans and experts weigh in on fairness

and the integrity of the current scoring system. 

Simone Biles, considered by many to be one of the greatest gymnasts of all time
Dai, once again proving his dominance in this sport by
way to win a sixth championship. However, not everyone celebrated her victory. Huan

The Russian coach, whose identity has not been revealed, expressed disappointment and dissatisfaction with the situation

current form of gymnastics competition. In an interview, the coach said: “It’s simple
nothing to see. Simone Biles did not give a great performance.” 

The coach’s comments suggest the belief that Biles’s routine, however successful
Technically proficient but lacking in artistic and entertainment value that audiences and judges
consultation should be given priority. This perspective challenges the current scoring system, which scores
High price, difficulty and ability to perform. Biles’ exercises are famous for their difficulty
ever, often including elements that no other gymnast can perform
present. The consistent implementation of these elements has set her apart and winning
received many awards.

The call to change the rules has sparked a polarized reaction. Biles supporters say
The ability to perform such difficult tasks perfectly is the thing
making her a champion. They believe the points system will continue to reward excellence
in terms of technique and difficulty, which Biles demonstrates. On the other hand, critics echoed the view
Russian coach’s point of view is that this sport should focus more on skill
technique and innovation, has the potential to level the playing field for gymnasts
other.

This controversy highlights the ongoing tension in gymnastics between
Reward difficulty and appreciate artistic expression. Historically, this sport
saw a shift in emphasis on scoring, with periods where artistry
is considered more important. The current era, dominated by athletes like Biles, favors power
technical prowess and the ability to push the boundaries of what is physically possible.

Simone Biles herself has not directly responded to the Russian coach’s comments, but she has previously
talks about the challenges and criticism she faced as a pioneer
in this sport. Biles’ focus remains on continuing to push his limits and inspire
Inspiring the next generation of gymnasts.

As the gymnastics community grapples with these differing perspectives, the impact is clear
Simone Biles’s take on the sport is profound and far-reaching. Whether the rule changes get
performed or not, her legacy as a groundbreaking athlete has already been defined
Again the possibilities in gymnastics are undeniable.

The debate sparked by the Russian coach’s comments is likely to continue,
leading to discussions about the future direction of the sport. Currently, Simone Biles
still at the pinnacle of gymnastics, her achievements sparked admiration, controversy and
reconsider what it means to be the best in the world

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were initially able to keep their relationship a secret – but when the news broke one incident left the Duchess terrified.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex

Meghan was left shaken up by one incident (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were able to savour the early stages of their relationship in relative privacy, allowing their love to blossom away from the public eye.

However, it was inevitable that their secret would eventually be exposed. The moment they had been dreading came to pass during an evening out in Toronto, Canada.

The pivotal event is detailed in the book Finding Freedom by authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand. They claim that Meghan contacted a friend shortly after receiving the distressing news.

According to the authors: “One night late in October in Toronto, Harry was happy, and so was Meghan. Until they received a call from one of Harry’s aides at Kensington Palace.

“It wasn’t good news. A tabloid was going to run with the story of their relationship. Their main worry was that her place would be besieged by photographers within 24 hours.

READ MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan slammed with stinging ‘enigma’ swipe by expert

Solo close up photo of Meghan Markle

Meghan reached out to a friend after news of her romance with Harry broke (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
“They had little time to think because there were only a couple of paparazzi in Toronto but it wouldn’t be long before photographers flew in from New York and LA, all hoping to get that first picture of the happy couple.”

Harry was swamped with calls from his staff, many urging him to return to London due to concerns over his reduced security team.

However, he stood firm and refused to leave. According to Scobie and Durand, Meghan, while apprehensive about the future, felt a sense of relief that she no longer had to deceive her loved ones.

They also revealed that they were bombarded with over 100 messages from former friends and acquaintances seeking juicy tidbits, reports The Mirror.

However, the authors suggest that the true magnitude of the fame that came with dating a member of the Royal Family took Meghan by surprise, leading her to send a particularly anxious message to a friend.