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LEAVE MY MUM ALONE!

ANNE’S GIRL HITS BACK AT THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX’S CLAIMS

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Despite reports to the contrary, when Meghan Markle first arrived on Prince Harry’s arm in the UK, she never managed to make a best friend out of his straight-talking cousin, Zara Tindall.

And when Zara, 39, heard Meghan and Harry’s claim that a member of the royal family made racist comments about their then-unborn child, Archie, now almost two, sources say she “saw red”.

“Zara knew who they were referring to … her mother, Princess Anne … and playing the race card against her was unforgivab­le,” says a source.

“Her mother is no racist, though she did have some valid concerns about whether Meghan was suitable for Harry, and fears Meghan had done a number on Charles and the Queen. Because of this, Zara never trusted Meghan,” the source adds.

Now it seems Zara’s suspicions have proved right.

Royal expert Lady Colin Campbell recently alleged that the pair were referring to Princess Anne when they spoke of a mystery royal racist – but denied Anne’s dislike of Meghan, 39, is racially motivated.

“There were no concerns about Meghan’s colour,” says Lady Campbell. “[She was] rightly concerned that if the marriage proceeded and there were children, there would be huge problems … because of Meghan’s inability and determinat­ion to remain unable to appreciate the cultural difference­s. And to have respect for the institutio­n into which she was going to be marrying.”

“The Princess Royal is the hardest-working member of the monarchy – always has been. And for Meghan to come along and undermine that makes Zara’s blood boil,” our source adds.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will never be invited to their Gatcombe Park estate again if Zara has anything to say about it.”

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 ??  ?? Zara is furious that the couple are underminin­g Anne’s work.
Zara is furious that the couple are underminin­g Anne’s work.
 ??  ?? Lady Colin Campbell hinted that Anne made the racist remark.
Lady Colin Campbell hinted that Anne made the racist remark.

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