Eric Schiffer, chairman of Reputation Management Consultants, said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's recent Time magazine cover is a "stab in the heart" of the monarchy. The expert also claimed Harry's strategy was to "outgun" the Duke of Cambridge, adding that it had been "beautifully executed".

       Mr Schiffer told Newsweek: "The strategy Harry's built is to outgun William and to be seen as the authentic prince on a global stage and it's been beautifully executed. They're very disciplined at it.

       "The combination of the leaks and the framing of themselves in part as victims of certain behaviour and on top of that connecting in such authentic ways with global Gen Z and Millennial audiences and allowing them to actually feel what it's like to interact with a member of the Royal Family, that on a human level has been powerful.

       "Meghan and Harry landing a cover spot of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People will be seen as a stab in the heart of the Monarchy's reputation because of the greater implicit credibility it affords them and their previous claims against the crown."

       Harry and Meghan quit royal duties last year for a new life in America.

       They are now living in California with their two children Archie and Lili.

       The Sussexes hit out at the Royal Family in their controversial Oprah Winfrey interview in March.

       Earlier this month, they were unveiled on Time's list of the 100 most influential people of 2021.

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       9.50am update: Eugenie reveals deeply personal wedding present from Philip

       Princess Eugenie has revealed the deeply personal wedding present she received from Prince Philip.

       Eugenie is among members of the Royal Family taking part in a BBC programme in tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, which airs on Wednesday.

       In the documentary, she reveals Philip gave her a painting he had done of a bunch of flowers as a touching wedding present.

       Eugenie, who tied the knot with Jack Brooksbank in 2018, said: "It was so nice, it's now sitting in my house in London and I'm so proud of it, you know?"

       The programme features tributes to the Duke from more than a dozen members of the Royal Family.

       9.25am update: Meghan and Harry mocked by contestants on Aussie quiz show

       The Duke and Duchess of Sussex bared the brunt of harsh jokes from comics on the Australian quiz show Have You Been Paying Attention?

       The clip starts with quizmaster Tom Gleisner asking the panel: "Meghan and Harry have just appeared on the cover of what magazine? Luke?"

       Luke McGregor replied: "PC Gaming."

       Met with laughter, Tom quips: "They'll do anything."

       Ed Kavalee chirps in with: "Better Homes and Gold Diggers."

       The quick wit was a play on Better Homes and Gardens, the fourth best-selling magazine in the United States.

       9.10am update: Eugenie shares her new moniker for royal baby as she pens sweet message

       Princess Eugenie has sent an adorable message to Princess Beatrice and her husband following the birth of their baby girl.

       Eugenie's gushing Instagram post to the new parents read: “To my dearest Beabea and Edo.

       "Congratulations on your new angel. I can't wait to meet her and I'm so proud of you. We're going to have so much fun watching our children grow up. Love Euge."

       9am update: Beatrice's baby prompts line of succession reshuffle

       Princess Beatrice announced the birth of her baby girl, the fourth royal baby of 2021.

       Now that Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have had their first child, the line of succession to the throne has been changed. Where does the new royal baby fit into the line of succession?

       There's now been a major re-shuffle in the official line of succession to the throne - including changes for Princess Eugenie, August Brooksbank, and even Zara Tindall.

       8.45am update: Alizee 'fell in love' with Carole Middleton's wedding dress ahead of big day

       James Middleton wed Alizee Thevenet last week in a beautiful ceremony with a hidden touching tribute.

       “My something borrowed was in fact my dress from my mother-in-law Carole who last wore it 41 years ago on her wedding day in June, 1980,” Alizee told Hello!

       “While talking about dresses with Carole and sharing ideas during lockdown for inspiration, I tried on her wedding dress and fell in love with it,” she continued.

       8.30am update: Philip's pranks regularly landed him in trouble with Queen, says William

       Prince Philip was always known as somewhat of a joker but the late Duke's grandchildren are set to reveal how one particular prank would land him in a lot of trouble with the Queen.

       Prince William, Zara Phillips and her brother Peter Phillips are among the Royal grandchildren that will discuss the late Duke of Edinburgh's antics in the upcoming BBC documentary about Britain's longest-serving consort.

       In the 73-second teaser clip, the Duke of Cambridge explains how Philip would wind-up the Queen at family barbecues using a tube full of mustard.