Meghan Markle says she’s in ‘chapter of joy’ on eve of Queen’s death anniversary

Meghan Markle has appeared at Oprah Winfrey’s book club session on the eve of the Queen’s death anniversary, where she made a questionable comment.

Meghan Markle revealed she is entering a “chapter of joy” as she spoke at Oprah Winfrey’s book club on the eve of the anniversary of the Queen’s death.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, was one of several speakers at the event at Godmothers bookstore, in Summerland, California.

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare was displayed on the “hometowns heroes” shelf at the glitzy bash, which celebrated the store’s opening this weekend.

Meghan’s appearance landed on the eve of the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Speaking at the book club, she said, “I’m looking at this time as my chapter of joy.”

Meghan continued, “The more you are able to look at your life and really, truly recognise and be able to be grateful for your life – you have to be grateful for all aspects of it.

“My intention is to enjoy this chapter and be able to love through every piece of this as best we can.”

Bookstore co-owner and literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh said of the collection, “This is our local authors shelf when you first walk in.

“I want it to be when you first walk in so that authors who are local to the area know that this is their hometown bookstore.

“And we celebrate our hometown authors as if they were our hometown heroes, because to us they are.”

Meghan and Oprah have been close for several years, and the famous talk show host was a guest at the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018.

The friendship appears to have solidified since Harry and Meghan moved to their Montecito mansion in 2020.

The couple then sent shockwaves across the globe throughout their sit-down interview with Oprah in 2021, during which harsh claims were lobbed at the Firm.

Markle appeared at Oprah’s book club. Picture: Instagram

Meghan told the US host she “couldn’t be left alone” and “didn’t want to be alive anymore” at her lowest during her time in the royal family, before making a huge claim that the Buckingham Palace HR department ignored her pleas for help.

The couple also alleged that certain members of the family had speculated about Prince Archie’s skin colour.

It was later claimed the royals were Princess Kate and King Charles, after Harry and Meghan’s former friend and author Omid Scobie published his book Endgame.

Oprah has also publicly spoken about the pair and their fractured relationship with the Royal Family.

Ahead of King Charles’ coronation in May last year, she told the CBS Mornings show, “I think they should do what they feel is best for them and their family. That’s what I think.

“They haven’t asked me my opinion.”

Harry’s explosive memoir Spare also saw Harry and Prince William’s relationship take another sour turn after the duke launched vile allegations against his brothers.

Tensions may now be reignited as a paperback version of the sensational book is set to hit shelves in October.

Royal experts claimed its release could “dredge everything up again” and the “timing couldn’t be worse”.

Harry and Meghan moved to California in 2020. Picture: Andres Castilla / Colombian Vice-Presidency / AFP

In Spare, Harry alleged Prince William knocked him to the floor and ripped his necklace after heated words about Meghan.

And, during interviews, the duke unleashed more digs at his now estranged family.

Meghan’s comments come as the royal family paid tribute to the late Queen on the second anniversary of her death.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were seen arriving at church to attend Crathie Kirk near Balmoral for a Sunday morning service.

The late Queen used to worship at the chapel on the Highlands estate.

Charles, 75, has spent the summer at Balmoral, where his mother died peacefully at the age of 96 on September 8 2022.

At Charles’ side was Queen Camilla, who has supported him throughout the challenges of the past nine months.

The royals shared their own tribute to the late monarch today.

A photograph was shared on their official Instagram account of Queen Elizabeth II, with the caption: “Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022.”

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive by car at Crathie Kirk to attend the church service on the second anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Prayers will also be said for the King and the royal family hundreds of miles away at services in London’s Westminster Abbey.

The abbey was the scene of the late Queen’s final farewell at her funeral 11 days after her death.

Its bells will ring out to mark the King’s accession anniversary, as is the custom.

Gun salutes are usually fired on Accession Day, but this year it falls on a Sunday when salutes traditionally do not take place.

The military tribute by at Hyde Park and the Tower of London has instead been moved to Monday.

Both regiments taking part were responsible for firing the Death Gun salutes upon the death of the late Queen.

Almost all of the soldiers and horses taking part played a role in the Queen’s funeral and the proclamation of the King.

This story originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission