Meghan Markle's close friend, Bryony Gordon, has criticised what she calls the “ridiculous double standards” in the way she believes the Duchess of Sussex has been treated, in comparison to other members of the Royal Family.

The case, now headed to an appeals court hearing in September, risks reigniting headlines the palace would rather avoid.

The British royal family is extremely reluctant to reconcile with Meghan Markle — despite being open to peace talks with Prince Harry, according to a new report. Just weeks after the Duke of Sussex sent his aides to London to meet with King Charles’ communications secretary, it emerged that the core of the royal rift hasn’t changed.