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Members of the Sussexes' now defunct household are said to be 'seething with rage' over trailers for the six-part documentary, the first three hours of which were due out this morning.

The couple have been shown claiming they had no protection from the Palace and that aides actively leaked and 'planted stories' against them as part of a 'dirty game'.

Now several former employees, part of what the Mail previously revealed to be known as 'The Sussex Survivors' Club', have said they either want Buckingham Palace to respond in full to Harry and Meghan's 'outrageous' claims – or the opportunity to do so themselves.

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Despite claiming to be 'advocates of healing' in their Pollyannaish address, as ever with the Sussexes, there was a threatening undertone. 

Harry told the audience of uber elites at the Robert F Kennedy Awards, who had shelled up to a million dollars for a ticket: 'As we all face a complete and challenging time in the world, we choose the path of optimism of care for each other and our communities. We understand this honour, not about the culmination of a life's work, but instead and in many ways for us, a beginning.'

The hippy dippy Californian mumbo jumbo the pair espoused on stage belies the cruel motivation behind the start of the Sussexes campaign of vengeance against the Royal Family.

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The royal family seems keen to highlight its work on Wednesday in the run-up to Meghan and Harry's Netflix docuseries.

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The Kennedys remain split over their allegiance in the royal feud between the Cambridges and Sussexes as Kerry Kennedy celebrated Harry and Meghan in a glittering New York City affair last night...just days after her cousin, JFK's daughter, Caroline teamed up with the Prince William and Kate for the Earthshot Prize in Boston. 

Harry and Meghan landed in New York City amid fanfare for their long-awaited recognition at the Ripple of Hope Gala, hosted by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights foundation.

Siding with them is Robert F. Kennedy's daughter, Kerry, 63, who, on behalf of the RFK Human Rights Foundation, is honoring them embattled couple with the 'Ripple of Hope Award' for taking a 'heroic' stance against 'structural racism' within the royal family.

Their appearance in the Big Apple comes amid a squall of controversy as the royal feud deepens over their forthcoming tell-all Netflix documentary that describes life in the House of Windsor as a 'dirty game,' and accuses the monarchy of 'hatred' and racism. 

The Ripple of Hope Gala falls just days after Prince William and Kate completed a whirlwind three-day tour in Boston to celebrate the 'Earthshot Prize.' Co-chairing the event was Jack Schlossberg, the 29-year-old grandson of John F. Kennedy.

Tonight President Zelensky of Ukraine is being honoured for leading a desperate fight for freedom on the other side of the world. He's not here in person of course, but it says something — perhaps it says everything — that he is not even the main attraction at this star-studded gala being held by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organisation.

That honour goes to a smartly dressed young couple on the top table who spend much of the evening laughing uproariously with their fellow guests, picking at their vegetarian entrees and exuding a haze of excited self-satisfaction that you can feel all the way back here on table 98.

It is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of course, drinking in the heady delight of being the toast of New York, readying themselves to get up onstage and receive a prestigious award for their 'courage' in standing up to alleged racism within the Royal Family.

Good God. Are they really going to do this? I think to myself as the short ribs and mashed potatoes arrive.

Are they really going to stand up there in front of a few thousand guests and news cameras from around the world, and accept an award that burnishes their own philanthropic credentials while shredding the reputations of the entire Windsor clan, condemning all of them — King Charles and Prince William in particular — to the immutable taint of intolerance and bigotry?

The first three episodes of Harry and Meghan's docuseries will be available to watch from early on Thursday - but what should viewers expect to be covered?

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle are expected to discuss now-familiar issues that are highly contested by both sides in the royal rift, including press coverage of the couple, alleged racism in the royal family itself and supposed bullying of staff.

They are also likely to discuss Meghan's struggles with her mental health, as well as Harry's relationship to the rest of his family including in the aftermath of the late Queen's death.

The Queen Consort brought a sprinkling of Christmas magic to a group of seriously ill children today.

They were treated as princes and princesses for the day as they were joined at Clarence House by Father Christmas, two of his reindeer and an equerry in bearskin and full Welsh Guards uniform using the tip of his sword to lift decorations and help them to dress the Christmas tree.

Every year Camilla invites children supported by two of her charities, Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, for the very special event in London.

But there was an extra frisson in the air for the guests as, while it was the 16th annual event she has held, it was her first time in her new role as Queen Consort.

Prince Harry and Meghan’s most famous celebrity friends – and almost all of their families – have snubbed their bombshell Netflix documentary.

In publicity material released ahead of today’s transmission of the first three episodes, Netflix has promised that interviews with ‘friends and family’ of the couple will feature.

But the Mail can reveal key allies – including Elton John, Vogue editor Edward Enninful and Prince Harry’s ‘surrogate Dad’, the music producer David Foster – are not taking part.

It is thought that Oprah Winfrey is not a part of it either, and nor are the Obamas.

Moreover there will also not be a single royal ‘talking head’ in the Harry & Meghan series – not even Princess Eugenie with whom they remain close.

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Liz Garbus, the Left-leaning Oscar nominated director behind Harry and Meghan's Netflix series has had a 25-year career working on projects about oppressed women and is 'long admired' by Duchess of Sussex.

Ms Garbus is known for her critically acclaimed exposes and documenting the stories of 'survivors', and worked on the Handmaids Tale finale.

Raised in New York by a civil rights lawyer father, her career has spanned almost 25 years, covering documentaries, true crime and high-end drama.

Her notable titles include The Farm: Angola, USA; Bobby Fischer Against The World; Love; Marilyn; and The Fourth Estate.

The Duchess of Sussex previously suggested that the show's direction was in the hands of left-leaning filmmaker Liz Garbus 'even if it means it may not be the way we would have told it'.

She said: 'It's nice to be able to trust someone with our story — a seasoned director whose work I've long admired — even if it means it may not be the way we would have told it. But that's not why we're telling it. We're trusting our story to someone else, and that means it will go through their lens.'

The Duchess of Sussex has shared a statement thanking listeners and voters after winning a People's Choice Award just hours before the release of her and Harry's Netflix docu-series.

Meghan's Archetypes podcast, produced as part of an £18million deal with Spotify, has been named the Pop Podcast of 2022 at the People’s Choice Awards. 

In a statement, the duchess said: 'Thank you to all the supporters and fans of Archetypes who voted for us for this special People's Choice Award. 

'I loved digging my hands into the process, sitting up late at night in bed, working on the writing and creative. 

'And I loved digging deep into meaningful conversation with my diverse and inspiring guests, laughing and learning with them, and with each of you listening.

It has been such a labor of love with an amazing team who were each instrumental in helping to bring this series to life. 

'Special thanks to Terry Wood who was my right hand in this special project, along with Catherine, Rebecca, Andy, Matt, and the wider team who all worked hard to make each moment resonate. 

'Above all, huge thanks to each of you who voted. Your support means the world.'

The royal family is continuing its duties today despite rising tensions ahead of the release of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix documentary tomorrow morning.

Prince William was pictured giving out MBEs and OBEs while the Countess of Wessex toured Washington and the King attended a charity event.

Harry and Meghan's documentary is set to be explosive, with experts warning it could lead to further action by King Charles if other members of the family are 'targeted'.

Meghan Markle's long-time makeup artist and close friend Daniel Martin has shared a gushing tribute to the Sussexes, praising their 'commitments to racial injustices around the world', after prepping the Duchess for a red carpet at a New York gala where the couple were honored with an 'anti-racism' award. 

Martin took to Instagram on Wednesday morning to share an image of Meghan, 41, and Harry, 38, at the Ripple of Hope gala in New York on Tuesday night. 

Martin, who did Meghan's makeup for her May 2018 wedding and has worked with her on a number of occasions since, shared an image of the couple posing up at the event on his Instagram account, along with a praise-filled caption. 

'Couldn’t be more proud of you friends!' he began his post, before going on to share his excitement at being reunited with the couple. 

King Charles marked the 40th anniversary of Business in the Community earlier today, a charity which was one of the Prince's flagship good causes.

It promotes responsible business and encourages leaders to consider how their business impacts on the world around them.

Watch as he greeted business leaders at the event earlier this afternoon.

Harry and Meghan's security guards have been caught covering up their license plate in a possible breach of the law.

The couple arrived at the Ripple of Hope awards in New York Tuesday night in an SUV where part of the plate was covered over with white plastic tape, making the letters and numbers unreadable.

When a DailyMail.com photographer spotted the tape, a security guard became irate and tried to block him from taking a photo.

Once Harry and Meghan had gone inside the Hilton Midtown, the security guard took the tape off and said it was on there to stop 'stalkers' from the media. 

The Queen Consort declared that the Christmas season has officially begun as she enjoyed a visit from Santa and his reindeer to Clarence House.

Father Christmas was joined by some special little helpers to decorate a Christmas tree in the library at the royal residence.

Young people from two charities which care for seriously ill children hung festive trinkets on the tree, with Camilla's equerry Captain Ed Andersen at one point using his sword to place them high up on a branch.

Participants at Wednesday's event included families supported by Helen and Douglas House, which cares for terminally ill children and their loved ones from Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, and those supported by Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity which provides specialist nurses and support to seriously ill children with some of the most complex health conditions in the UK.

Bedfordshire Police refused to disclose the name of the suspect following the incident outside Luton Town Hall on Tuesday.

In a statement, the force said: 'A 28-year-old man has been charged in relation to an incident which occurred during His Majesty King Charles III's visit to Luton yesterday.

'The man was charged under section five of the Public Order Act and has been bailed to appear at Luton Magistrates' Court on January 9 2023.'

A 28-year-old man has been charged with a public order offence, Bedfordshire Police said, after an egg was allegedly thrown at the King during a walkabout in Luton town centre on Tuesday.

Children from the Roald Dahl Fund and Helen and Douglas house, the charity caring for terminally ill babies and young people, have met Queen Consort Camilla today.

Camilla showed her guests around Clarence House as she was joined by members of the Welsh Guards to help decorate the royal residence's Christmas tree.

There were sweet treats galore for the children to enjoy and they were in for a real festive treat when Father Christmas, and his crew of faithful reindeer, showed up to surprise them.

Meghan Markle encouraged a 'playful' Prince Harry who was 'loving the attention' of a glitzy New York gala last night, a body language expert has claimed.

The Duchess of Sussex, 41, joined her husband, the Duke, 38, yesterday to receive an 'anti-racism' award at the Ripple of Hope Gala.

The couple, who are living in a £11.7million California mansion after stepping back from royal duties, put on a loved-up display, with Harry wrapping a protective arm around Meghan - and at another point, they clasped hands.

Body language expert Judi James told MailOnline the couple appeared 'excited and utterly delighted' to be at the event, explaining: 'Harry and Meghan have probably never sent out a stronger message of A-lister unity and validation of purpose as they do here.'

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Meghan Markle added a glittering tribute to the late Princess Diana to her red carpet look as she stepped out to accept an 'anti-racism' award with Prince Harry in New York City this evening.

The 41-year-old donned a custom-made Louis Vuitton gown, which featured a daring thigh-high split and an off-the-shoulder neckline - and which bore an uncanny resemblance to the design worn by the Princess of Wales at the Earthshot Gala in Boston last week.

However, while Meghan's dress certainly took center stage at the event, her outfit also featured a rather special piece of jewelry: a large aquamarine ring that once belonged to the late Princess of Wales.

It is not the first time that the Duchess has worn the emerald-cut ring, which was commissioned by Diana from British jewelry brand Asprey in the 1990s and is estimated to be worth a staggering £75,000.

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A former royal employee has slammed Netflix for 'making up' scenes of the Sussexes being hounded by the media in trailers for their documentary - but allies of the couple have insisted the clips 'tell a story' and 'aren't meant to be literal'.

In teasers for the series, Prince Harry, 38, claims he and Meghan had suffered from leaks and planted stories that backed up the Royal Family 'hierarchy', as a tearful duchess says: 'I realised they're never going to protect you.'

The trailers include several clips that supposedly show the Sussexes being hassled by photographers - but that actually depict different events entirely, including a Harry Potter premiere and Katie Price arriving at court in Crawley.

Pointing to the footage, the former member of royal staff said: '[Meghan] never confronted scenes where she was mobbed because we did so much to protect her... so they've had to make them up.'

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King Charles would be 'triggered' to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles if the couple 'directly attack' the Princess of Wales in their new Netflix docu-series, an expert has claimed.

Appearing on GB News earlier this week, royal commentator Michael Cole hinted that removing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal titles was an 'option' for King Charles following the release of their new TV special and Prince Harry's upcoming memoir Spare.

In the second trailer for their new docu-series - which lands on the streaming platform tomorrow morning - Prince Harry blasted the 'pain and suffering of women marrying into this institution' as footage of Kate facing a 'feeding frenzy' of photographers in 2007 was shown.

Meanwhile, experts have speculated that the 'uncomfortable' documentary series will touch on the Princess of Wales' life before she married into the Royal Family.

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A former Buckingham Palace employee who claims to have been bullied by the Duchess of Sussex has urged it to release staff from non-disclosure arrangements so they can reject Harry and Meghan's 'lies' ahead of their Netflix series.

The former staffer, who signed a confidentiality agreement, has urged the palace to lift non-disclosure agreements so they can respond to 'attacks' from the Sussexes. 

In a second trailer for their docu-series Harry & Meghan, released on Monday, Prince Harry, 38, alleged the couple suffered from leaks and stories that had been planted which backed up the Royal Family 'hierarchy'.

Meanwhile, allies of the couple told Netflix cameras there was 'a war against Meghan to suit other people's agendas', with one claiming: 'It's about hatred, it's about race.'

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Meghan Markle detailed her hardships dealing with suicidal thoughts while she was a member of the Royal Family during an interview at the Ripple of Hope Gala in New York City on Tuesday night.

The Duchess, with Prince Harry at her side, said she first shared her struggle publicly last year because 'I don't want anyone to feel alone'.

She said mental health can be a problem when 'you don't see a way out' and noted that many people around the world felt the way she did when they were trapped in isolation during COVID-19 lockdowns.

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This is the moment Prince Harry was asked if he was putting money before family as they graced a star-studded gala hosted by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organisation, where they received an award for fighting racism in the Royal Family. 

The Duke of Sussex looked visibly taken aback as he was quizzed by a reporter the day before his and his wife's £82million bombshell Netflix series is set to air.

The pair did not give a direct response, but the Duke could be heard saying 'so many questions' before they were escorted inside.

The Princess of Wales stunned in a scarlet Jenny Packham gown as she stepped out at Buckingham Palace alongside the Prince of Wales for the annual Diplomatic Corps reception last night.

Kate, 40, dazzled in the gem-embellished dress from the favoured British fashion designer and the Lotus Flower Tiara as the Royal Family welcomed diplomats to the London residence while the wait for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix docuseries intensified.

The mother-of-three joined the Prince of Wales, also 40, King Charles, 74, and Queen Consort Camilla, 75, for the first Diplomatic Corps reception in three years as they greeted hundreds of guests at the glittering affair.

Keeping her long brown tresses loose, Kate showed off the Queen's Diamond Frame earrings, which she teamed with Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Family Order and her blue Royal Victorian Order sash.

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The Sussexes continue to court controversy after making a series of barbed comments at a lavish New York gala the day before their explosive Netflix series is released.

Harry and Meghan last night delivered a set of politically-charged pre-taped remarks after being honoured with an award for fighting racism in the Royal Family by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Foundation.

The couple vowed their war against racism and injustice has only just begun and, quoting the late Robert Kennedy, opened up about their plans to 'sweep down the wall of oppression' in front of an audience of 15,000 at the star-studded Ripple of Hope gala.