Are the U.S. and Iran negotiating? President Trump says talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are happening right now, but Tehran flatly denies it. The diplomatic confusion comes as another cargo ship is attacked, sending oil prices higher.
As Meghan Markle celebrates her 45th birthday, one royal author argues the Duchess of Sussex's exit from royal life caused "very serious damage" to the monarchy."I believe that the rupture in the family that saw Meghan and Harry go to the United States has done very serious damage to the monarchy," Catherine Mayer, who penned "Divide & Rule," told Fox News Digital."But to say that is not to say that I blame them for what happened," she said."It's often taken as a criticism: 'Look what they've done to the monarchy.' I think this has been very painful for everybody and for the institution, but you need only look at the latest polling on the popularity of the monarchy to see that it is losing ground."PRINCE HARRY LONGS FOR HIS OLD ROYAL LIFE AS AMERICA ISN'T WHAT HE EXPECTED, EXPERTS SAYMeghan, Duchess of Sussex speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025, in New York City.
The "Suits" alum's birthday is Aug.4.
(Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing intrusive British media coverage and a lack of support from the palace.After moving to California, they aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.
Harry's 2023 memoir, "Spare," further strained his relationship with the family.In July, the former American actress had planned to accompany her husband during several engagements on his return to the U.K.However, security concerns prevented Meghan and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, from making the full trip."Divide & Rule" by Catherine Mayer is out now.
(HQ)While the Sussexes had a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla on July 10, marking the first time since 2022 that Meghan had returned to England, she didn't make any public appearances.WATCH: PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE'S EXIT HURT THE MONARCHY: AUTHORThe couple lost their taxpayer-funded security when they stepped down as working royals....