Prince William And Prince Harry Actually Had A Stepsister All This Time!

Called It Quits

In 1971, Prince Charles got to know Camilla Parker Bowles. They started to go out and became involved with each other. Sadly, they split up after being together for a few years. They carried on with their lives and married other people. In the end, however, they found out that you can’t put out certain fires.

Called It Quits

No Sulking

In 1995, Princess Diana said something telling about the marriage. She told the BBC, “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.” It must have been hard, but Diana did not moan about it.

No Sulking

Princess Of Wales

No, she did the opposite by embracing the position of the Princess of Wales. She even managed to bring a spark to the royal family with her charity work. On top of that, she even became a big pop culture icon.

Princess Of Wales

Doting Mother

Aside from that, she piqued interest with the way she chose to raise her sons. No, Princess Diana did not let relatives and nannies look after her royal children. Instead, she made them the center of her plans. Whenever she could, Diana brought the kids to events and dropped them off at school.

Doting Mother

Breaking Up

The royal family was going through a bit of a crisis during the mid ‘90s. Charles and Diana separated and eventually got a divorce back then. This was already bad news, but it was not yet the worst part.

Breaking Up

A Tragic Death

Diana had been driving in Paris on August 31, 1997. On that tragic day, her car crashed into a Pont de l’Alma pillar while the press was following her. She later died of the internal injuries she sustained.

A Tragic Death

Everyone Heard

The whole world was shocked to find out about what happened. Mourners flocked to London in order to pay tribute to Lady Diana. They left a lot of flowers outside her home. It looked just like a floral carpet!

Everyone Heard

Moving On

Yes, there was a lot of grief for Lady Diana. After the public funeral, the royal family had to carry on with their own lives. In light of this, what Charles did after this surprised everyone who found out about it.

Moving On

Getting Back Together

In 2005, the press reported that Charles and Camilla have been talking once more. Not only were these two dating, but they also wanted to marry! It meant that Harry and William would get a new stepmom.

Getting Back Together

A New Start

The public did not feel happy about the idea of a replacement for Diana. The royal family had other concerns but pulled through regardless. It was not hard to see that Charles seemed happier in his new relationship, which also made his sons happy. Camilla managed to help them all stay strong!

A New Start

No Wicked Stepmom

“She’s not the wicked stepmother,” Harry said back in 2005. He added, “William and I love her to bits.” The public was skeptical but later accepted her. She was not the only new family member, however.

No Wicked Stepmom

Not Only Camilla

All eyes had been on Camilla at that point that people did not realize that she has two children from her previous marriage. They took different paths. One embraced the spotlight, but the other one did not.

Not Only Camilla

Tom Parker Bowles

Her son is called Tom Parker Bowles. He is a food critic and writer who has appeared on Masterchef, released a couple of books, and even worked on The F-Word. Now, let us hear more about his sister!

Tom Parker Bowles

Laura Lopes

Camilla’s daughter is called Laura Lopes. She is not a fan of the spotlight and actively avoids it. She is present at royal weddings and occasions, but this lady prefers to lead a lowkey lifestyle. But why?

Laura Lopes

Just Kids

Laura and Tom were little kids when Charles and Diana tied the knot. They were the kids of his ex, which meant that the paparazzi hounded them constantly. This was not easy for the siblings to deal with.

Just Kids

The Pap

The paparazzi liked to wait outside their home and try to get photos of the Parker Bowles family. They founded the family through the streets. Doesn’t this remind of you something? It definitely brings to mind the way Diana met her end a few years later. Anyway, the attention made life hard for them.

The Pap

Dealing With Bullies

“They’re bullies, half of these people, and they made you very angry,” Tom shared when he got to talk to the Mail. He added, “All I wanted to do was smack them in the face and beat the hell out of them. But you couldn’t do that.” How about his sister? Laura chose to handle it in a different manner.

Dealing With Bullies

Avoiding Attention

Thanks to her childhood experience, Laura decided to withdraw from the spotlight instead of enjoying the attention. But did it mean that she also chose to stay away from her royal family? Let us find out.

Avoiding Attention

Won Them Over

After Charles and Camilla got married, she explained that she would not have made it without the help of her family. The paparazzi and tabloids did not hesitate to follow her around and smear her name. In the end, she made them like her. It was clear that blood is thicker than water no matter what!

Won Them Over

True Nature

There is nothing new about the way people cast doubts about the “true” nature of the relationships of the royals. We bet that you have heard about the alleged tension between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle. From the moment the latter entered the scene, people reported tension between these two.

True Nature

The Brothers

Members of the press have tried to get to the bottom of this. They wanted to understand what is truly happening behind the scenes. However, it looks like the real feud was actually between their husbands.

The Brothers

At Odds

Yes, it seems that there was a brotherly fight in the royal family. William and Harry have always been tight even though they have chosen different paths in life. What could they possibly be feuding about?

At Odds

The Public Noticed

What made the public first think that there was beef between the brothers would be a diversion from tradition. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex planned to live on their own instead of with the other royal family members. Harry and Meghan wanted to move out!

The Public Noticed

Kensington Palace

In the beginning, Harry and Meghan lived in Kensington Palace. She completed her first year as a royal family member while they were residing there. This way, Meghan managed to adjust to the royal lifestyle with veterans who could guide her every step of the way. This is not unusual at all.

Kensington Palace

Nottingham Cottage

They resided in Nottingham Cottage. The place was very close to the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, who lived with Princess Eugenie. Harry and Meghan lived close to the apartment that William and Kate called home as well!

Nottingham Cottage

Moving Out

However, they eventually decided that they wanted to move out of “Nott Cott.” This happened as the birth of their child approached. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wanted to live in Frogmore Cottage instead! The Windsor residence was more spacious and accommodating than their original residence.

Moving Out

Renovating The Cottage

The renovations on the cottage started in no time at all. There were only 2 bedrooms there. It used to be the bachelor pad of Harry before he and Meghan tied the knot. But was there more to the big move?

Renovating The Cottage

Lingering Animosity

Their relationship turned serious, and they were soon married with a bun in the oven. However, it looked like some iciness had yet to melt. For one, most of the family shared the same concerns that Prince William had. This seemed to be a big issue for the royal brothers. What exactly was going on?

Lingering Animosity

Time To Chat

At long last, the public found out the reason Harry and Meghan moved out. It looked like there was a fight among the Windsors, which started when he was still courting her. Apparently, William had something to tell his younger brother after he met the woman who eventually became his sister-in-law.

Time To Chat

Apprehensive

William saw just how in love Harry and Meghan had been. It was clear that the next step for them would be marriage, but he had something to tell the younger man. Apparently, William told Harry not to rush things. The older man was apprehensive about how they entered such a serious commitment so quickly.

Apprehensive

Miffed

“William told his brother they knew nothing about her background, her intentions, what she was really like,” one source shared. Prince William tried his best to be gentle as he explained his concerns. Despite his best efforts, Harry still wound up miffed about this.

Miffed

His Concerns

The source claimed that they were a member of the royal court. They said, “He just wanted to stress that becoming part of the Royal Family is a massive undertaking, and the pressure and scrutiny are [sic] unrelenting. Was Meghan the right one?”

His Concerns

Defending Her

There is no doubt that Harry had a different opinion. For the younger man, the advice was an insult to his love. Back then, Meghan was already going through a lot with her rather difficult family, public speculation, and the media. We can see why Harry wanted to stick up for her.

Defending Her

Her Own Family

We have yet to figure out why exactly the royal family had been icy towards their newest member. Anyway, what we know for sure is that the House of Windsor did not expect the public criticisms that came from Thomas Markle and Samantha Markle, Meghan’s very own dad and half-sister.

Her Own Family

Theories Abound

There is one theory about the cold shoulder that Meghan got. Some people believe that this has something to do with her half-black ethnicity. Meanwhile, another camp thought that it must be because she is an actress. Maybe they were not sure if she was acting in front of them!

Theories Abound

Despite Everything

We are sure that it was hard to deal with these things, but Harry and Meghan did not once waver in the public eye. They always presented a united front and adored one another. Even though Prince William had his worries, Meghan was a member of the royal family as well.

Despite Everything

His Fault

There were sources who believe that Harry was in the wrong. “He will brook no criticism of Meghan,” one of them said. “And he is so sensitive he often sees criticism or negativity where there isn’t any.”

His Fault

Protecting Her

On the other hand, a courter said, “It’s my opinion that Harry feels he couldn’t protect his mother, so he’s going all out to protect his wife.” A few decades ago, Diana got a lot of criticism for nearly every move that she made. Maybe Harry was only trying to make up for his inability to help his mother out.

Protecting Her

Another Reason

If there really was some tension between the fab four, we are sure that things did not improve after the Queen made Harry the Youth Ambassador to the Commonwealth. Reports said that the decision made William feel overlooked. With this said, he could have vetoed the appointment but did not do so.

Another Reason

Confirmation

Plenty of royal fans like to shrug off any suggestion of conflict and then blame the media for inventing problems. But there was a time when the Fab Four more or less confirmed it themselves. Asked if they get into any disagreement, William broke the awkward silence with a firm answer: “Oh yes.”

Confirmation

Tension

The two couples nervously laughed after he said. Harry was smiling as he answered the follow-up question. It was about whether these feuds get resolved. “We don’t know,” he replied. Even though he tried to be humorous about it, there was no doubt that there was a strain in their relationship.

Tension

The Duchesses

These feuds must have only gotten worse thanks to the complex dynamic of their wives. When Meghan joined the royal family at last, she probably expected to get some help from the Duchess of Cambridge.

The Duchesses

Tight Schedule

Back then, Kate was pregnant with Prince Louis. We are sure that she did not receive the memo to guide her new sister-in-law! It is easy to see that she was already dealing with a lot. After all, she had a busy schedule with all her duties and her kids. Meghan might have thought that she was getting snubbed.

Tight Schedule

No Noble Blood

Reporters are still speculating if the ladies ever had any real friction. Are they actually friends or secretly despise each other? Kate and Meghan actually had some similarities. While neither of these two ladies had a noble bloodline, they eventually became two of the most prominent members of the royal family.

No Noble Blood

Meghan And Kate

Meghan and Kate made their first appearance on Christmas Day of 2017. The two duchesses entered the British royal family in different circumstances. Even though they might not have royal heritage, their backgrounds are still very different. Do you know what we mean by that?

Meghan And Kate

Privileged Background

Even though Kate Middleton was not of the aristocracy, her family was wealthy. Her folks are the owners of a famous party supply company. On top of that, she went to the University of St. Andrews. While attending the prestigious institution, she befriended Prince William!

Privileged Background

Getting Married

William and Kate dated for many years before they finally tied the knot in 2010. She received the Duchess of Cambridge title a year after they held “The Wedding of the Century.” Meanwhile, Meghan also had a wedding of her own in 2011. But who did she get married to?

Getting Married

First Marriage

It was many years before she would marry Prince Harry. Back then, Meghan was trying to make a name for herself in Hollywood. This Los Angeles native got married to Trevor Engelson, an actor and producer. They ended up calling it quits two years later, which was when her career started to truly take off.

First Marriage

Big Break

When she launched her career, Meghan only landed small parts. She was even a suitcase girl on Deal or No Deal! At last, she got her much-deserved big break when she got the role of Rachel Zane. If you watched the legal drama Suits, we are sure that you are familiar with the character.

Big Break

Going Great

Her career was starting to look up, and the same goes for her personal life! It all changed when a friend of hers set her and Harry up on a blind date in 2016. It is nice to hear that they got along right away.

Going Great

Birthday Bash

She even got an invitation to go to Kate’s 35th birthday. We are sure that Meghan impressed the royal family, but this has not yet been confirmed. Isn’t it neat to hear that she gifted Kate a dream journal?

Birthday Bash

Another Royal Wedding

The two ladies ended up getting to know each other better soon enough. You must recall the royal wedding of Harry and Meghan in 2018. Folks from all over the world tuned in to the lavish wedding! Well, it was the first time a mixed-race foreigner became part of the Windsor family, after all.

Another Royal Wedding

Bumpy Beginnings

Kate and Meghan became part of the royal family after their weddings. People wanted to know if they were getting along. Insider accounts said that the two ladies did not hit it off right away.

Bumpy Beginnings

Not Well

During her pregnancy with her third child, Kate was feeling stressed out in both the emotional and physical sense of this word. It was not like she had a lot of time to give the new royal a warm welcome.

Not Well

Helping Each Other

It was a good thing that Meghan had the chance to help Kate. She helped her sister-in-law by giving dietary advice that will help with the pregnancy. Kate also helped Meghan when she had a dilemma.

Helping Each Other

After That

After that, the two ladies started to be better friends. Whenever their schedules would let them, they would have a bonding session together. There was a time when they went to Wimbledon together. Of course, Meghan and Kate joked and exchanged comments during this trip.

After That

Professional Partners

Kate and Meghan began to know one another better. Apart from that, the former got the opportunity to take the new royal under her wing and teach her more about royal duties. Kate invited Meghan to get involved with the Royal Foundation Forum, the charity organization launched by their husbands.

Professional Partners

Admiring Her

This was a huge step for Meghan. “She really admires how Kate has carved out her own space when it comes to humanitarian work alongside being an amazing mother,” said a tipster close to the royals.

Admiring Her

Living Away

Just a couple of months after welcoming their first kid, Harry and Meghan decided to change zip codes. The small family wanted to move to Frogmore Cottage and leave behind the rest of the royal family.

Living Away

Remaining Close

It meant that Kate and Meghan would be further apart and have less time for each other. Despite this, we are sure that they can overcome this issue. We bet they would be closer when the children are older.

Remaining Close

Helping Out

Even though they are not on the same page all the time, they must know that it is in their best interest to get along. After all, Kate and Meghan married into the royal family. They have to help each other out!

Helping Out

Not Easy

We are sure that it is tough to be a part of the royal family. For one thing, you must be ready to have your entire life scrutinized by the public. Meghan got to know just how hard this can be!

Not Easy

Blind Date

Many famous love stories start out like a fairytale. However, this was not the case for Meghan and Harry, who met on a blind date! Back then, Meghan did not really know much about this royal.

Blind Date

Not Prepared

“I didn’t know much about him,” she told the BBC, “so the only thing I asked… was, ‘Well is he nice?’” But Harry was even less prepared than Meghan was. He had not even heard of the actress before that!

Not Prepared

Dating

Despite their lack of information about one another, they got along very well from the very beginning. In just a couple of weeks, he even invited her to his African charity trip. Prince Harry later shared, “[It] was crucial to me to make sure that we had a chance to get to know each other.”

Dating

Coming To Light

Harry and Meghan tried to be low-key about the relationship for a few months. In late October 2016, the word got out at last. One source said Harry had “been desperate to keep the relationship quiet.”

Coming To Light

Instagram Post

Meghan, meanwhile, took to Instagram to post a pretty strange photo showing two bananas spooning. She did this on the day that the public found out about it. Maybe this was her way to confirm it!

Instagram Post

New Ballgame

It is not surprising to hear that the tabloids wanted to cover every piece of gossip about it. Meghan is an actress and not new to the media. However, she soon realized that this was a whole new ballgame.

New Ballgame

Tabloids

“There was a misconception that this would be something I would be familiar with,” she shared with the BBC. The actress added, “But I’ve never been part of tabloid culture. I’ve lived a relatively quiet life.”

Tabloids

Press Pressure

The press did not relent when it came to the coverage of the latest scoop on the new royal relationship. As a matter of fact, some reporters even harassed Meghan’s mom to learn more about the actress.

Press Pressure

Worried

Harry could not stand it. He released a statement via the royal house. “Prince Harry is worried about Ms. Markle’s safety. It is not right that Ms. Markle should be subjected to such a storm,” one tipster said.

Worried

Brotherly Concern

After doing so, the media frenzy did mellow down a little. However, the rumors about his feud with William soon got out and started to spread. The Duke of Cambridge had to issue his own statement!

Brotherly Concern

Other Statement

What did Prince William have to say about it? Here is an excerpt from his statement: “The Duke of Cambridge absolutely understands the situation concerning privacy and supports the need for Prince Harry to support those closest to him.”

Other Statement

It Was Fine

It was pretty clear that Harry took a rather uncommon way to deal with the press. However, the royal family did not seem to have a problem with the way he chose to defend the woman he loves! Whew.

It Was Fine

Approval

People had already forgotten about the press hiccup by the time that 2016 came to a close. There was something even more important to talk about. The queen already gave Meghan her seal of approval!

Approval

Delighted

Aside from being the monarch of the United Kingdom, the Queen is also a big fan of Harry. A friend of the royal family told US Weekly this: “[The Queen is] delighted to see Harry in a loving relationship.”

Delighted

Incredible

There was more to this story! Meghan also had lovely things to say about Her Majesty. She described Queen Elizabeth to the BBC this way: “It’s incredible, to be able to meet her through [Harry’s] lens.”

Incredible

Grandmother

What else did she have to say about the Queen? Meghan said, “Not just with his honor and respect for her as the monarch, but the love that he has for her as his grandmother… She’s an incredible woman.”

Grandmother

New Year

In 2016, Meghan and Harry had to be apart for Christmas. We are glad to hear that the couple was able to reunite so that they could be together for New Year’s. They decided to go to Norway for the holiday.

New Year

Wedding Bells

Harry and Meghan embarked on a glorious Arctic Circle excursion. Aren’t you jealous that they got to see the Northern Lights? At the time, their friends were saying that a wedding was probably on the way.

Wedding Bells

Speculation

Even though Harry and Meghan had not talked about it in public, people formed some theories. “I can see them engaged by the spring,” one of his friends told US Weekly. They said, “He’s head over heels.”

Speculation

Introduction

After they spent time together in Norway, Harry began to bring her to royal family affairs and events more often. In early 2017, Meghan even got to meet Kate and Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace.

Introduction

Brother

This meant that Meghan also had to spend more time with Prince William. According to some sources, the two of them hit it off right away. One tipster said, “Naturally, William is very happy for his brother.”

Brother

Rendezvous

Fans were curious about her family as well. When Meghan had to introduce Harry, she took her mom Doria Ragland to London so that they can all spend time together. No doubt, things were getting serious.

Rendezvous

Nervous

We are sure that even Harry felt nervous about this meeting. Fortunately for him, he and Doria were able to get along right away! We are glad to hear that things worked out. They were clearly meant to be!

Nervous

Father

After that, Doria was seen joining Harry and Meghan on a couple of occasions. But what about Meghan’s father? The actress said, “He’s talked to my dad a few times, [but] hasn’t been able to meet him yet.”

Father

Living Together

While they were still living apart back then, Harry and Meghan were already very close to one another. If she was not working in Toronto, it was said that she was already “virtually living” at Kensington Palace.

Living Together

Next Step

After that, the next big thing was when Harry brought Meghan as his plus one to a wedding held in Jamaica. No one doubted that they were serious about each other. The photos confirmed it as well!

Next Step

Abuzz

The speculation started to get more intense when Meghan made the decision to close The Tig. It was a lifestyle website that the actress used to run. According to her, she decided to do this so that she can focus on her charity work instead.

Abuzz

More Rumors

The buzz began to grow even more when the actress was seen in London just before the royal wedding of Pippa Middleton. She was brought to the palace after she arrived at Heathrow International Airport.

More Rumors

Attendance

She was there at the wedding of Pippa Middleton. This was the first time she was seen at a royal family event! Not only that, but she was also spotted cheering for Harry at the Audi Polo Challenge.

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Attendance

Africa

Harry and Meghan returned to Africa. They did this for her 36th birthday this time. Even though it sounds like a weird choice, it was perfect for them. In the past, these two did bond over their desire to help out.

Africa

Sentebale

They visited the founding site of Sentebale. This is the charity he started, and the word comes from the language of the Lesotho people. It means, “forget me not.” Harry picked it to honor Princess Diana.

Sentebale

Royal Appearance

However, the first major royal appearance made by Meghan took place at the 2017 Invictus Games. The event is a yearly competition held to honor wounded, sick and injured military personnel through physical competitions, sports, and games.

Royal Appearance

Two Become One

The games took place in Toronto. The press snapped more photos of Harry and Meghan with clasped hands! Doria was also present at the event, which just made folks even more convinced that a wedding would happen soon.

Two Become One

Tell-All

After over a year, Meghan decided that it was time to break the silence. She did a shoot for the October issue of Vanity Fair and gave a tell-all interview that revolved around her relationship with the prince.

Tell-All

Couple

“We’re a couple. We’re in love,” she said for the entire world to hear. Meghan also said, “I’m sure there will be a time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell.”

Couple

Our Time

“But,” the star continued, “I hope what people will understand is that this is our time. This is for us. It’s part of what makes it so special, that’s just ours. But we’re happy. Personally, I love a great love story.”

Our Time

Popping The Question

The word was now out, and there was just one more thing for them to do. In November 2017, Prince Harry finally asked her to marry him! Everyone was excited to hear that she said yes to the proposal.

Popping The Question

Statement

It was only natural for this piece of news to spread far and wide. It makes sense when you think of all the buzz that surrounded it. Prince Charles released his official statement that read, “His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle.”

Statement

Recounting

On that same day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to give an interview on the BBC. The video was then released and included footage of the couple recounting the fateful night. Apparently, the proposal happened in Kensington Cottage.

Recounting

Nothing Unusual

“It was just a standard typical night for us,” Harry shared. Meghan then added, “Just a cozy night… trying to roast a chicken. It was just an amazing surprise, it was so sweet and natural and very romantic.”

Nothing Unusual

Thrilled

Meghan was so happy about it that she did not even wait for him to finish the question before she said yes! He told her, “It was just the two of us and I think I managed to catch you by surprise as well.”

Thrilled

The One

They had an engagement photo shoot session as well. Prince Harry was asked an interesting question. When did he realize that Meghan was “the one”? “The very first time we met,” he answered right away.

The One

Royal Wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018. It was only a given that there would be plenty of guests to watch them walk down the aisle. On top of that, there were millions of people who tuned in to see the couple become man and wife. The affair was a big event!

Royal Wedding

The Ceremony

Meghan was a total stunner in her lovely Givenchy wedding gown. Not only that, but she also wore a diamond-platinum tiara that came from the collection of Queen Elizabeth II. Thomas Markle, her dad, was not at the wedding. This was the reason Prince Charles had to walk the bride down the aisle!

The Ceremony

New Member

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. This couple had huge news for everyone on October 15, 2018. That was the day that they announced that there was a baby on the way! Their first child was born in the spring of 2019.

New Member

Succession

We can’t help but wonder if this child would grow up and be disappointed when he hears that he would likely not become the king. We say this because the son of the couple is not too high in the succession.

Succession

Prince Archie

Harry and Meghan welcomed Prince Archie, their first child, on May 6, 2019. The young boy is now seventh in line for the British throne. Before him comes Princes Charles, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and his own dad!

Prince Archie