The case was thrown out of court earlier this year

Meghan Markle’s half-sister has launched a fresh legal battle against the Duchess of Sussex, who she claims portrayed her as a “lying, racist, fame-seeker”.

While Samantha Markle’s case was initially thrown out by a judge, the 59-year-old is now appealing this decision.

“She has made it so Samantha cannot work, or even enjoy the most mundane of activities, like going to the grocery store without harassment,” court documents read, The Sun reports.

Court documents allege the duchess falsely claimed to Oprah Winfrey that her half-sister did not use the surname Markle until her relationship with Prince Harry became public knowledge.

The court battle comes as the duchess claimed she hasn’t even “scraped the surface” of her negative experiences within the royal family.

Meghan, 43, opened up about struggling with suicidal ideation in a new interview with Prince Harry.

“I’d never want someone else to be making those sort of plans,” she told CBS Sunday Morning.

The couple are supporting a new initiative to help parents of children who have taken their lives after being bullied online.

Harry and Meghan’s royal feud ‘as great as ever’

The tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family are “as great as ever”, an expert has claimed.

Historian Dr Tessa Dunlop told The Mirror: “Despite all their well-intentioned good works and conciliatory talk in other fields, the chasm between the Sussexes and the British royals remains as great as ever.”

The historian suggested that open and honest communication between the two parties is the only way forward.

“Until there is genuine open contact between the House of Windsor and the Sussexes, Harry and Meghan’s pain thesis will continue to wound, undermining credibility on both sides,” Dunlop added.

“As the duchess explained on Sunday, if her sharing helps others, ‘Then that’s worth it. I’ll take a hit for that.’”

Prince Harry has said he believes the UK is currently too dangerous for Meghan Markle. (CBS Sunday Morning )

Prince Harry wants King Charles to ‘look like the bad guy’

Prince Harry has been slammed for announcing a visit to Colombia after claiming the UK is too unsafe for Meghan Markle to visit.

The Duke of Sussex told ITV that he will not bring the former actress back to the country because he fears “an acid or knife” attack fuelled by negative tabloid stories.

Colombia is a famously dangerous country and a representative for Harry and Meghan confirmed to The Independent that they will have “full security” on their trip.

Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield said: “I think just this is further proof that this is all a hissy fit that Prince Harry is pitching because he wants to make his father look like the bad guy.”

Prince Harry said the UK is too dangerous for Meghan Markle to visit. (ITV)

Huw Edwards likely removed from coverage of royal events

Huw Edwards will be removed from the BBC’s coverage of royal events after he pled guilty to possessing indecent pictures of children, it has been reported.

The disgraced presenter, 62, played a key role in several royal events, most notably the late Queen’s death in September 2022, which won widespread praise.

The presenter’s removal from the platform began with an episode of Doctor Who in which he had a brief cameo.

Events of key historical importance, including King Charles’s coronation, will reportedly be re-recorded with new voiceovers.

Huw Edwards announces death of the Queen (BBC)

Thomas Markle birthday fundraiser reaches £51,000

A fundraiser marking the “rejected and abandoned” Thomas Markle’s 80th birthday has raised over £51,000.

Organised by British socialite Lady Colin Campbell, the GoFundMe is designed to show the Duchess of Sussex’s father that there “are still people in the world with good hearts, good values, and good intentions.”

Meghan Markle fell out with her father around the time of her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry over a staged paparazzi photoshoot. He has never met his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Over £50,000 has been raised for Thomas Markle. (Good Morning Britain)

Harry and Meghan ‘still basically portray themselves as British royals’

Four years on from their departure from the royal family, Harry and Meghan “still basically portray themselves as British royals.”

The claim was made after the couple announced their second unofficial tour of the year to Colombia, which will “illuminate Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation.”

A former courtier said: “I’m afraid it shows the utter contempt they have for the King and for very long-established ways of doing things.

“Royal tours have always, always been about diplomacy, building bridges and reinforcing friendships on behalf of Britain.

“This tour may well have the noblest intentions, but it is clearly not being carried out on behalf of Britain, and yet they still basically portray themselves as British royals.”

They added to The Daily Beast: “It shows you exactly why the royals want these two kept as far away as possible.”

Harry and Meghan are visiting countries in their capacity as private citizens. (Getty Images for The Archewell F)

‘Clear sign’ Harry and Meghan have no plans to fix royal rift

A royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest interview contained a “clear sign” they have no plans to fix their rift with the royal family.

This was a reference to their bombshell 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, where Meghan accused The Firm of failing to provide her with mental health support when she said she was suffering from suicidal thoughts.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun: “The way they are using a clip from an interview which did so much harm to the Royal Family.

“If you want a relationship of any sort and you give interviews of this sort that bring up memories that will undoubtedly damage the institution, clearly you won’t get it.

“It doesn’t look like either of them want to bridge that gap or mend that rift.”

Meghan said she made plans to end her own life while a working royal. (CBS)

Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates historic Olympic win

The Duchess of Edinburgh is celebrating a historic Olympic win for Team GB in Paris this afternoon.

A video of a jubilant Sophie, 59, was shared to the official royal family Twitter/X account to celebrate the gold medal in the women’s team sprint.

“A huge congratulations to @EmmaFinucane123, @SophieECapewell and @katymarch from your very proud Patron!” the post read.

The cycling trio broke the world record three times in the process of obtaining the medal.

Meghan Markle’s half sister sues her for defamation

Meghan Markle’s half-sister is suing the Duchess of Sussex for defamation, court documents have revealed.

Samantha, 59, claims the royal left her unable to secure employment after portraying her as a “lying, racist, fame-seeker.”

Court documents allege this had an impact on her image “publicly and on a global scale.”

“She has made it so Samantha cannot work, or even enjoy the most mundane of activities, like going to the grocery store without harassment,” the documents read, as reported by The Sun.

Samantha is suing Meghan for alleged defamation. (PA)

Harry and Meghan praised for ‘looking after each other’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were praised for “looking after” each other in a new interview about online safety.

The couple recently sat down with CBS Sunday Morning to share their concerns for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet as they grow up in an online world.

Harry and Meghan are supporting a new initiative for bereaved parents whose children died after being bullied online.

Broadcaster Jane Pauley said: “You had an experience that connects you to these families – and I see you touch your husband’s hand in just the way I knew that you would be looking after each other – but the connection that you have with people is they know you had suffered, too, personally.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have revealed their safety fears for Archie and Lilibet in a new interview. (CBS)

Kamala Harris praised Meghan Markle’s ‘sign of strength’

Following increased speculation that Meghan Markle could publicly support Kamala Harris in the upcoming American election, a message from the politician to the royal has resurfaced.

Harris retweeted a clip of the Suits star discussing the impact negative press coverage had on her while pregnant with her first child, Prince Archie.

When asked if she was okay by a journalist, Meghan said: “Any woman, especially when they’re pregnant, you’re really vulnerable.

“Also thank you for asking, because not many people have asked if I’m okay.”

Reacting to the clip in 2019, Harris wrote: “This is incredibly important. We must remember that it’s a sign of strength to show emotion.”

“Meghan, we are with you.”

Meghan and Prince Harry cited the actions of the press as one of their reasons for stepping down as working royals in 2019. (AFP via Getty Images)