Meghan Markle is being slammed for insisting a US channel fronted by one of her closest pals was included to cover the first photoshoot of her son.
The Duchess is said to have thrown a “tantrum” to make sure CBS was included in the minuscule contingent of British media invited to capture the first photograph of her and Prince Harry’s boy. Click through the gallery above for the shocking details!
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It was claimed the move was made to reflect the “international interest” in the story.
But instead, Meghan’s insistence at CBS’ attendance is being seen as a “slap in the face” to UK broadcasters, as the US network’s morning show is fronted by Meghan’s pal Gayle King, who attended the duchess’ New York baby shower.
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A palace insider said: “Meghan seems intent on annoying as many people as possible. She’s no diplomat."
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“Traditionally, only UK broadcasters are invited to attend closed royal occasions such as this, but the inclusion of a station where Meghan’s best friend works is another kick in the teeth for British media.”
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Gayle came to the UK to cover the birth and visited the couple at Frogmore Cottage just a few days ago, but is understood to have returned to the US when it emerged the baby was overdue.
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Handily for her, it is expected that footage of Baby Sussex will be broadcast in America in time for her popular breakfast show, This Morning.
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Gayle was among just 20 guests to attend Meghan's lavish five-day baby shower in New York in February, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams.
The event is believed to have cost $500,000.
Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images
It was claimed the move was made to reflect the “international interest” in the story.
But instead, Meghan’s insistence at CBS’ attendance is being seen as a “slap in the face” to UK broadcasters, as the US network’s morning show is fronted by Meghan’s pal Gayle King, who attended the duchess’ New York baby shower.
Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images
A palace insider said: “Meghan seems intent on annoying as many people as possible. She’s no diplomat."
Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images
“Traditionally, only UK broadcasters are invited to attend closed royal occasions such as this, but the inclusion of a station where Meghan’s best friend works is another kick in the teeth for British media.”
Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images
Gayle came to the UK to cover the birth and visited the couple at Frogmore Cottage just a few days ago, but is understood to have returned to the US when it emerged the baby was overdue.
Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images
Handily for her, it is expected that footage of Baby Sussex will be broadcast in America in time for her popular breakfast show, This Morning.
Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images
Gayle was among just 20 guests to attend Meghan's lavish five-day baby shower in New York in February, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams.
The event is believed to have cost $500,000.
Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images
