Meghan Markle

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle step back as senior royals

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to step back as "senior members" of the British Royal family, the couple said in a statement on Jan. 9.

"After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," the statement from Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle said.

Meghan Markle Is Suing a British Newspaper for Publishing her Personal Letter

Meghan Markle is suing a British newspaper for publishing her personal letter, according to BTA news agencies.

In an emotional statement, Prince Harry said he and his wife had taken legal action in response to what he described as "ruthless" treatment by some sectors of the British press.

"Though this action may not be the safe one, it is the right one."

Victory of the Victorian sponge

So it is a sponge! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding cake was a good old Victorian sponge cake. Though it is one of the classics in British baking, having a sponge cake for a royal wedding is a huge shift from the tradition of British wedding cakes. According to custom, it had to be a fruitcake with royal icing.

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