The dream of marrying a prince, stepping into a world of dazzling gowns, historic palaces, and global fame, carries an immutable romantic allure. Yet, for Meghan Markle, this fairy tale quickly curdled into a reality allegedly defined by profound dissatisfaction, confinement, and a sense of being deliberately sidelined. The alleged reality of her tumultuous introduction to life within the British monarchy was starkly different from the expectation. Following their spectacular 2018 wedding, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were housed in Nottingham Cottage, a decision that, according to royal biographer Tom Quinn, became the painful starting point for what has since become known as her ‘royal exit’. Meghan Markle’s Palace Meltdown: Envy and the ‘Prison’ of Nottingham Cottage The couple’s first royal residence, Nottingham Cottage, was nestled within the sprawling Kensington Palace grounds. To the outside world, the address sounded impossibly glamorous, but to Meghan Markle, the two-bedroom residence quickly became a source of major discontent. The property was often described by palace insiders as a ‘cosy’ and ‘humble’ space, yet the Duchess allegedly found the cottage deeply underwhelming. Her frustration with the physical property escalated into a profound feeling of restriction. At one point, she was allegedly so critical of the ‘small’ cottage that she described her existence at Kensington Palace as a ‘kind of prison.’ Although the location offers desirable privacy and proximity to Kensington High Street, biographer Tom Quinn notes that once the ‘initial glamour’ of royal life ‘wore off,’ Meghan Markle was reportedly ‘horrified’ by the rigid daily routine of being constantly driven to official engagements from the palace. This discontent extended to perceptions of their standing within the royal hierarchy. Quinn claims that life at Nottingham Cottage ‘was the beginning of all Meghan’s troubles,’ elaborating that: ‘She felt it was so small that it must be a reflection on how the royal family were belittling her husband.’ Royal author Ingrid Seward added weight to these claims, stating that Meghan Markle was ‘incredibly envious’ of her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, who occupies the sprawling Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace. This sentiment was amplified by the contrast with the future Queen’s much larger residence, which Prince Harry himself reportedly used to call ‘my hovel’. The Frogmore Fiasco: Why Windsor Felt Like the ‘Russian Steppe’ to Meghan Markle Less than a year after their wedding, the discontent reached a peak, and the “final straw” came with the decision to relocate to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. The five-bedroom property was a generous wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II. The home underwent extensive renovations, costing a substantial $3. 1 million in public funds. Details included a $65,000 soundproofing system, underfloor heating, and a copper bath, with one builder noting that the property was being redesigned to resemble a ‘Californian condo’. However, the move proved disappointing. While overseeing the project, Meghan Markle allegedly complained, ‘I don’t want to retire to rural obscurity,’ solidifying the relocation as the ‘final straw’. An insider added that the Duchess soon realised the home’s secluded setting made Kensington Palace seem vibrant by comparison. This feeling of isolation led to a dramatic assessment: ‘Meghan realised that living there would be like living in the Russian steppe. Its remoteness made Kensington seem like the centre of the universe.’ Despite their hopes that Windsor would provide a peaceful retreat, Quinn writes that ‘their flight to Windsor did not mean an escape from the world’s enquiring eye; instead, it revealed to that world a lack of foresight.’ With Meghan Markle pregnant, and a substantial commitment of public funds already made, the couple had little choice but to remain, even as their growing discontent fuelled their eventual, permanent departure from the UK.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/meghan-markle-slammed-kensington-life-incredibly-envious-kate-middletons-palace-home-report-1757598
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PM Karki on Simara event: We take youths’ anger, dissatisfaction seriously
Kathmandu, Nov 20: Prime Minister Sushila Karki expressed sadness over the tension and violence in Simara, Bara, on Wednesday. Writing on social media, she said this kind of disorder cannot be accepted in a democracy. “I want to make it clear that this kind of chaos has no place in a democracy. We have taken the anger of young people and the political dissatisfaction they feel very seriously,” she wrote. She said there is no excuse for damaging public property, blocking airports or taking the law into one’s own hands. “We respect freedom of expression, but that does not give anyone the right to damage public property, obstruct an airport or act outside the law,” she added. She said she has directed the home administration and security agencies to maintain peace and order, ensure safe movement for leaders of all political parties, and create a fair and fear-free environment for the election. She asked them to work with restraint and full readiness. She said young people’s expectations can be met only through the democratic process. She urged all sides to stay away from unnecessary political provocation and to trust the democratic system. People’s News Monitoring Service.
https://mypeoplesreview.com/2025/11/20/pm-karki-on-simara-event-we-take-youths-anger-dissatisfaction-seriously/
Why are West Ham fans protesting at matches?
West Ham fans are set to stage another demonstration against the club’s owners on Saturday, with a protest march planned before their home fixture against Burnley. Supporters have voiced their displeasure at club chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady and are calling for both to step down from their roles.
Sullivan and Brady have been in control of West Ham since 2010, although in 2021, they sold a 27% stake in the club to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Fans believe the current ownership has failed to sufficiently build on the club’s 2023 Conference League victory—their first major trophy in 43 years. There is ongoing dissatisfaction with the stadium as well.
In 2016, West Ham left Upton Park to move to the 62,500-seater London Stadium, originally constructed as an athletics venue for the London 2012 Olympics. Back in 2013, Karren Brady promised fans the move would provide a “world-class” football venue, but many supporters remain unconvinced.
Tensions have been rising for some time. Two organised demonstrations took place before West Ham’s 2-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace on 20 September, with 3,000 fans marching before what turned out to be Graham Potter’s final game as manager. In October, large sections of empty seats were visible as fans boycotted Nuno Espirito Santo’s first home game in charge—a match they lost 2-0 to Brentford, marking a fifth consecutive home league defeat for the first time since 1931.
Protests have continued: on 2 November, after a 3-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United, a number of supporters staged a sit-in protest at the London Stadium.
West Ham currently sit 18th in the Premier League, having taken just seven points from their first 10 games. Should they finish in that position, they would face relegation to the Championship for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
Supporter Holly Turbutt from West Ham Network says the protests stem from a “multitude of issues,” including poor performances on the pitch. When it comes to transfer spending, West Ham are in the middle of the table for the 2024-25 season, ranking 10th with a gross expenditure of £124 million. Their net spend, after accounting for £55 million in player sales, stands at £69 million—placing them ninth among Premier League clubs.
James Jones from the We Are West Ham podcast described the club as a “shell of its former self.” He said that both the controversial stadium move and the redesign of the club crest have angered fans, and that the team’s ongoing struggles are the result of money being “badly spent.”
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While one Eagles WR sends cryptic messages, DeVonta Smith just catches the football – at a higher rate than usual
“I don’t think it’s something that maybe is voiced enough, but everybody sees it,” Hurts said Wednesday at his press conference at the NovaCare Complex. “Everybody feels it. It definitely oozes through the team. He’s been that size his whole entire career, his whole life.”
But Hurts doesn’t wonder about it like he once did. He gave that up a long time ago.
“I remember times asking him, ‘Hey, how much you weigh? You gaining weight?’” Hurts recalled. “I stopped asking him that as the years have gone on because that’s no indication of what type of player he is. He’s a hell of a player, and he’s been making some big-time plays.”
The Eagles’ pass offense has struggled for most of the season—enough that the team’s other star receiver, A.J. Brown, has once again expressed his dissatisfaction. It’s been enough for Hurts, Brown, and Saquon Barkley to hold a gathering after a Thursday night loss to the Giants this month. Even after Sunday’s breakout performance against the Vikings, Brown still went to social media to send a cryptic message about his usage despite his 121 yards and two touchdowns.
Ironically, Smith is in the middle of his best season yet, with his per-game average in almost every category surpassing his career averages. Smith is on pace for close to 1,300 yards, which would be the most of his career.
The 2020 Heisman Trophy winner ranks ninth in the NFL in receiving yards and 11th in receptions, despite sharing targets with Brown and tight end Dallas Goedert.
Advanced analytics show that Smith is among the NFL’s most productive receivers, even though the Eagles have the league’s seventh-fewest pass attempts. Smith’s receiving EPA (+37.5) is fourth in the NFL, and his catch rate over expectation (+18.9) is third.
“He’s a dynamic player, right?” offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo said Tuesday in his press conference. “He’s a Heisman Trophy winner. He is one of the best players in the league still, obviously. We’re going to use him in any capacity we can, and his energy is just infectious at all times.”
For sure, Smith is the team’s spark plug. He broke open Sunday’s win over the Vikings with a 79-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter on a Hurts play-action pass from under center. Smith had told the coaches prior to the play that it was there for the taking.
“Smitty does a great job of communicating what he’s seeing out there,” head coach Nick Sirianni said Monday. “He’s got great football instincts and football IQ, so he gives you that confidence to be able to call things in those scenarios when he sees something. It’s just like having another set of eyes from coaches out there on the field.”
The touchdown put the Eagles up 12 points, but the Vikings didn’t go away. It took several more big conversions from both Smith and Brown to stave off Carson Wentz’s attempted comeback.
The Eagles led only 21-16 when Smith came up with a 19-yard catch that not only moved the chains into Vikings territory but also demonstrated his unique ability to take crushing hits, land hard, and still hang onto the ball.
On another under-center play action, Hurts delivered a strike to Smith at the left seam on a deep over route. Smith had to extend both arms up as veteran Vikings safety Harrison Smith rotated over.
Harrison Smith drilled DeVonta Smith in the chest as he reached for the ball, causing the receiver to land awkwardly on his right leg while his left leg was still airborne, then crash down on his rear end as his body rolled on the turf. And then Smith just popped right back up.
“DeVonta is so tough, and he knows that,” Sirianni said after the game. “We talk a lot about—and I know he talked a lot about this in college—about finishing runs and finding ways to get ugly yards after the catch. He’s going to go look for those ugly runs and extra yards because of just his makeup, who he is, and the toughness that he has.
“I remember the Super Bowl in ’22, our first third down, he catches a little shallow route and [then-Chiefs safety Justin] Reed comes over and just smokes him on the sideline and he hit him good. I don’t know if you remember, his feet were up over his head and Smitty just gets up fast. I think about that. There was also the game in ’22 against the Cardinals where someone came over and just drilled him on a wide receiver screen and he pops up.”
These are both gifts and curses, Sirianni explained.
“Sometimes you don’t want him to take those hits, there’s a time to go out of bounds, but he is always looking for the grimy, gritty yards,” Sirianni said. “You try to show your physicality and your toughness many different ways, and I think there brings a lot of energy to guys when you see Smitty lower his shoulder and get those extra yards.”
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