Queen to 'have a quiet word’ with Meghan Markle

A royal expert has said the Queen will 'have a quiet word' with Meghan when the Duchess of the Sussex celebrates her 38th birthday at Balmoral Castle on the 4th August.

The Queen is keen for the American to "avoid any further PR blunders".

Speaking to The Sun, royal expert Phil Dampier said: "This might be a good opportunity to have, not an assessment of her, but a quiet chat away from the madding crowds as to how she thinks it is going.

"I think in quiet moments and quiet walks up by the river the Queen might have a few words of advice for her.

"I'm sure there must be things where she perhaps thinks things could be done better, so I'm sure she would give her some advice, especially if she asks for it."

The expert added that Charles, Camilla and the Queen are 'very fond' of Meghan, and 'find her engaging and intelligent'.