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MEG’S WACKO IDEA

Ex-Jacko hunk to train Harry’s girl self-defence

- By LOUISE BERWICK louise.berwick@dailystar.co.uk

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MEGHAN Markle has hired Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard to train her in self-defence.

Prince Harry’s fiancée has employed Hollywood heavyweigh­t Matt Fiddes.

The actress-turned-princess-to-be is preparing to undergo a week-long hostage training course with the SAS.

Wiltshire millionair­e Matt, who has been a bodyguard to some of the biggest stars including Tom Cruise, is set to teach the Suits actress her life-saving moves before she weds Harry in May.

The Karate Kid-style training will also help her shed weight and tone up in time for the wedding.

Signals

But while his training will focus on the American sweetheart’s public outings, her stint with the British military will teach her how to escape hostage situations.

Security expert Scott Jones, director of Londonbase­d security firm Garvian, said Meghan, 36, would learn how to escape restraints such as cable ties or duct tape and master how to secretly communicat­e with her guards.

She will also be taught how to transmit distress signals if her captors force her to make a video.

Meghan would also be skilled up on basic psychology training to help her negotiate out of sticky situations.

Both Princess Diana and Princess Kate underwent the gruelling test in Hereford amid fears they were high-value targets.

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THUMBS UP: Michael Jackson with minder Matt behind

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