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Meghan Markle has previously revealed that her “final fun night out” before news of her relationship with Prince Harry broke, was a Halloween bash with Princess Eugenie.

Here is everything she said about their special and spooky night…

Meghan Markle on fun Halloween night out with Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie

In a chat with Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show in 2021, Meghan spilled the tea on her very special Halloween in 2016.

Prince Harry came to visit her in Toronto with his cousin Princess Eugenie and her now hubby, Jack Brooksbank.

The two couples then hit the town. And of course, they were in Halloween disguise!

“The four of us snuck out in Halloween costumes to just have one fun night on the town before it was out in the world that we were a couple,” the Duchess of Sussex explained.

The four of them attended a post-apocalyptic themed party.

Meghan explained that they ended up donning “very bizarre” costumes which rendered them unrecognisable to prying eyes.

“We were able to just sort of have one final, fun night out,” Meghan explained. Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres chimed in: “Now there are people who are at home going, ‘I was at that party.’ ”

The Halloween celebrations followed Harry and Meghan’s whirlwind romance. The couple had met blind date during the summer of 2016, just a couple of months before.

Following speculation about his relationship with Meghan, on November 8 of 2016, the prince confirmed their relationship.

He also condemned the “wave of abuse and harassment” that Meghan had already faced after being linked to the royal.

Meghan Markle on what Halloween is like for the couple now

During her chat on Ellen, Meghan gave an insight into how much their Halloween celebrations had changed since welcoming their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

“We wanted to do something fun for the kids. And then the kids were just not into it at all,” Meghan laughed.

Meghan said that Archie had a dinosaur costume on to mark the festivities.

Unfortunately, he only wore the outfit for “about five minutes.”

“Not even five minutes,” Ellen quipped.

“Finally, Harry talked him into putting the head on,” Meghan giggled.

Meanwhile, Lilibet was dressed up as a skunk. “Like Flower from Bambi,” Meghan explained. Awww!

Harry and Meghan’s fun before the storm

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also lifted the lid on their Halloween night out with Princess Eugenie in their 2022 Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan.

“[Harry] said, ‘Well, if it’s gonna come out tomorrow, let’s go and have fun tonight!’” Meghan recalled in the first episode of the series.

“We went to this Halloween party where we could be completely dressed up and no one would know,” Harry explained. “I had a bandana and goggles.”

“You borrowed a great costume,” Meghan agreed. “And we were like, ‘Well, this might be our last shot to just go out and have fun in the world.’”

King Charles has “initiated a formal process” to strip Prince Andrew of all his royal titles as he prepares to move out of Royal Lodge.

Andrew, 65, has been at the centre of much scandal for many years.

He has faced scrutiny over his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew was accused of sexual assault, allegations he has always vehemently denied.

On October 17, Andrew announced he would stop using his Duke of York title amid controversy surrounding him.

Now, the king is taking it a step further.

Buckingham Palace issues new statement on Prince Andrew

The royal will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

A statement from the palace read on Thursday: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.

“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.

“Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

Where will Andrew live?

As reported by ITV, it’s understood that although Andrew denies all the allegations against him, Buckingham Palace considers that there have been “serious lapses of judgment”.

Andrew will move to a property on the Sandringham Estate, it’s also understood.

Any future accommodation will be privately funded by the king, according to reports.

It comes just under two weeks after Andrew announced he would stop using his Duke of York title.

A statement from him read: “In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family. I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life.”

He added: “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”

Andrew scandal

The October 17 statement came amid the release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir.

In the book, which she wrote before she took her own life in April, detailed her allegations against the prince.

Ms Giuffre alleged she was made to have sex with the prince on three occasions when she was 17 in the early 2000s, after being trafficked by Epstein.

Read more: ‘Meaning’ behind Prince Andrew’s ‘randy Andy’ nickname and where it came from

Ms Giuffre had sued Andrew in 2021 in a US civil case, accusing him of sexual assault. An out-of-court settlement was reached in early 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The royal repeated that the settlement did not mean any liability or admission of guilt.

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As the end of the year approaches, an astrologer has shared fresh predictions into what the final months of 2025 may hold for members of the royal family, and for Prince William, the cards suggest a quiet inner struggle.

Speaking to psychic and tarot reading website Tarotoo, astrologer Inbaal Honigman revealed the Tarot forecasts for senior royals, including the king, queen, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

While several family members appear to be winding down or focusing on family life, William’s reading paints a more emotionally conflicted picture.

Prince William dealing with ‘secret concerns’

The future king was associated with the Five of Pentacles, a card traditionally linked to emotional uncertainty, hidden burdens, and fear of inadequacy.

According to Inbaal, this suggests that Prince William will begin to feel the weight of his duties piling up as the year comes to a close.

“The apprehensive 5 of Pentacles card speaks of secret concerns and emotional uncertainty,” Inbaal explained. She noted that the prince may feel overwhelmed but unwilling to delegate tasks, even as his calendar overflows: “William is reluctant to ask for help, because everyone else is so busy too.”

William will continue to be a prominent presence at charity functions, official events, and royal engagements. But behind the scenes, he may be “taking on too much”.

Meanwhile, King Charles received the Ace of Swords, a card that represents “contracts, paperwork, bills and signatures”. Inbaal said this suggests the monarch will be “spending the next few weeks at a desk,” dealing with administrative duties.

While not glamorous, the card hints at involvement in “an interesting government initiative” that could shape royal priorities heading into 2026.

Kate, Princess of Wales, ‘focused on doing good’

For Queen Camilla, the King of Swords revealed a period of discipline and diligence. Inbaal explained that Camilla will be focused on “tying up loose ends” and completing office-related work. Although some travel is on the cards, it will be limited to shorter domestic journeys, rather than major tours.

“It is a Tarot card of getting down to work and finishing up projects,” she added.

The Princess of Wales drew the Princess of Cups, a maternal card tied to emotional depth and caregiving. According to Inbaal, Kate will spend the tail end of the year balancing personal time with public service.

“Towards the end of the year, Catherine is focusing on doing good. Spending quality time with her own family, while also fitting in hospital visits and active support of Royal Foundations,” the astrologer said.

William is reluctant to ask for help, because everyone else is so busy too.

Across the Atlantic, Prince Harry’s card, nicknamed “Temptation”, suggests a lively end to his year. Inbaal described the card as one tied to parties, events, and social outings.

“It’s a card of socialising, parties and events,” she explained, teasing a new venture on the horizon. “This also reveals a new project for the US resident, which we’ll find out about come January.”

In contrast, Meghan Markle’s card, the Hermit, signals a quieter time. Inbaal suggested that the Duchess of Sussex will opt for peace and privacy in the final months of the year.

“[She will be] staying indoors, cooking, catching up on entertainment,” she said. Rather than public engagements, Meghan will “grant herself permission to enjoy a peaceful few weeks”.

Read more: Mary Berry makes Prince William revelation after ‘honour’: ‘I had to bite my lip’

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A big change has appeared on the royal family’s official website following Prince Andrew’s announcement regarding his title.

The prince, 65, has been at the centre of much scandal over the last few years. He has faced scrutiny over his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He has also been accused of sexual assault, allegations he has always vehemently denied. Virginia Giuffre alleged she was made to have sex with the prince in the early 2000s after being trafficked by Epstein.

Last week, Prince Andrew faced headlines due to Ms Giuffre’s upcoming posthumous memoir, which she wrote before her tragic death. She took her own life in April.

On Friday (October 17), Andrew officially announced that he will be giving up his royal dukedom and remaining honours. Now, just days later, it seems the wheels are already very much in motion.

Prince Andrew gives up royal title

In a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday evening, Prince Andrew said: “In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family.”

“I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life,” he went on.

I will no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.

He then added: “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”

This means that Prince Andrew will no longer use the title of Duke of York, which he has held since his wedding day in 1986.

He has also given up his Order of the Garter membership, which he has had since 2006. However, he remains a prince as he was born with this title as the second son of Queen Elizabeth II.

Royal family website updated

And it seems there’s been no hanging about. The official royal family website, royal.uk, has had an update.

All previous references to the “Duke of York” seem to have been rapidly removed. Most notably, a section introducing different members of the royal family now sees Andrew listed as “Prince Andrew” rather than the “Duke of York”.

His header now reads: “On 13 January 2022, Buckingham Palace announced that, with Queen Elizabeth II’s approval and agreement, Prince Andrew’s military affiliations and Royal patronages would be returned to Her late Majesty, and The Prince would not return to public duties. Prior to stepping back from public life, Prince Andrew undertook a wide range of public work, with a strong economic and business focus.”

Recent reports claimed that Prince Andrew’s decision to give up his titles was triggered by a “threat” from his brother, King Charles.

A source claimed the king had threatened to have his brother officially stripped of his royal title if he refused to give it up.

Read more: ‘Ruthless’ Prince William to ‘ban’ uncle Prince Andrew from his coronation amid scandal

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King Charles is considering “banishing” Prince Andrew from the Order of the Garter, a new report claims.

The Duke of York, 65, has been at the centre of much scandal over the last few years.

In July, it was claimed that Prince Andrew had reportedly been sent a clear “reminder” by King Charles that his role within the royal family remains firmly restricted.

It came amid developments in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Andrew has faced scrutiny in recent years over his association with the late convicted sex offender.

Prince Andrew scandal

In January 2022, Prince Andrew was stripped of his military titles and royal patronages. The decision came as Andrew faced a US lawsuit over sexual assault allegations.

In 2021, Virginia Giuffre filed a lawsuit against the royal in the US, accusing him of sexual assault. She alleged that she was made to sleep with Prince Andrew on three occasions when she was 17 after being trafficked by Epstein.

The duke has repeatedly denied the allegations.

In February 2022, the prince and Ms Giuffre reached an out-of-court settlement. Prince Andrew paid Ms Giuffre an undisclosed sum. However, the duke made it clear, by doing so, he did not accept any liability.

In the years since, Prince Andrew has found himself increasingly sidelined in the royal family. He rarely attends public events, only being seen at some private royal occasions.

Now, according to the Daily Mail, there are “top-level discussions under way” at Buckingham Palace over the Duke of York.

It comes amid fresh allegations emerging from Ms Giuffre’s upcoming posthumous memoir, which she wrote before her tragic death. She took her own life in April at the age of 41.

Could King Charles ‘banish’ Prince Andrew from Order of the Garter?

The publication claims that Prince Andrew could lose his Order of the Garter membership. He was made a Knight of the Garter in 2006.

The Order of the Garter is Britain’s most senior order of chivalry. It was founded by King Edward III in 1348.

Today, the Order includes the king as Sovereign of the Garter, several senior members of the royal family, and knights chosen in recognition of their work.

Royal Insider has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.

Prince Andrew’s Epstein scandal

Andrew stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following his BBC Newsnight interview, where he addressed his friendship with Epstein and the allegations of sexual assault against him.

Then, in 2022, he was stripped of his military titles and royal patronages by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Andrew hasn’t returned to royal duties since.

In August 2024, he was described as “a little bit reclusive,” amid reports of tension with King Charles over his continued residence at Royal Lodge, a grand property in Windsor that Andrew has refused to vacate.

Prince Andrew’s ‘links’ to Chinese spy

Meanwhile, the Epstein saga is far from the only controversy haunting the Duke of York.

Earlier this year, he was linked to a British intelligence investigation involving a suspected Chinese spy, known initially only as “H6”.

Meanwhile, the individual was later identified as Yang Tengbo, a businessman who voluntarily lifted his anonymity and denied all wrongdoing, calling espionage claims “entirely untrue”.

In response, Prince Andrew’s office issued a statement confirming he had “ceased all contact” with Tengbo. They added that “nothing of a sensitive nature was ever discussed”.

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