Meghan Markle has responded to comments made by Martha Stewart about a recent dinner party in California, where the pair were both guests.

Stewart, speaking to PEOPLE for a cover story marking her 85th birthday, said Meghan had recently returned from the UK and was discussing her trip.

“I had dinner with Meghan Markle the other night,” Stewart said. “We were both guests at a dinner party in California, and she had just gotten back from the palace.”

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Stewart said she had spoken to Meghan only briefly but suggested the Duchess had been talking about her recent trip.

Her account has since been disputed by the person who hosted the dinner. The host told PEOPLE that they sat beside Meghan during the meal and said she did not discuss the details of her European holiday or her meeting with King Charles.

“Meghan didn’t talk about her European vacation other than to say the family had a great time,” the host said.

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The conflicting accounts follow a private family meeting between King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Harry and Meghan, which took place shortly before the dinner.

On 10 July, the King and Queen met Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. The meeting was significant because Charles had not seen Archie and Lilibet in person since 2022.

Stewart referred to Meghan as having returned from “the palace”, although the meeting with Charles took place at Highgrove House, the King’s country residence.

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Meghan later shared photographs from the family’s European holiday, including their time in Portugal and a visit to Althorp in Northamptonshire.

Stewart’s comments also revived discussion around Meghan’s lifestyle brand and her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Asked about Meghan’s move into lifestyle television, Stewart was sceptical.

“If you’re an actress, it’s hard to then transition to a princess and then from a princess into a homemaking guru on a television show,” Stewart said. “It doesn’t sort of follow.”

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However, the central dispute remains what Meghan actually discussed at the California dinner.

There is no independent evidence that she spoke about her meeting with Charles. The dinner host has disputed Stewart’s account, saying Meghan only mentioned that her family had enjoyed their holiday.

For now, the two accounts differ, leaving the details of the conversation unclear.

Ariana Grande has withdrawn from her planned West End debut, putting her first major London stage role on hold as she plans to take a break from public appearances after months of public discussion about her appearance.

The Grammy-winning singer and actress had been due to star alongside Jonathan Bailey in a new London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican Theatre in 2027. The production would have marked Grande’s West End debut, returning her to the musical theatre roots that launched her career before she became a global pop star and actress.

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The show’s producers confirmed that Grande would no longer be part of the production and said they fully support her decision. A replacement has not yet been announced, while the revival is expected to go ahead as scheduled.

According to her representatives, Grande intends to take a break from public appearances after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour, which concludes in London on 1 September. The break follows an intensive period of touring and continued public discussion about her appearance.

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The announcement comes after weeks of online conversation following the release of the music video for her latest single from the album Petal. Some fans expressed concern on social media, while others urged people to stop speculating about her appearance and respect her privacy. Grande has previously spoken about the impact of comments on her body, encouraging people not to make assumptions about someone else’s health.

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Despite stepping away from the stage production, Grande’s current commitments remain unchanged. She is continuing her Eternal Sunshine Tour and is also expected to appear in the upcoming comedy film Focker-in-Law later this year.

For now, Grande’s focus remains on completing her tour before taking a break from public appearances. While audiences will have to wait longer to see her on a West End stage, the producers of Sunday in the Park with George have confirmed that the production will continue, with further casting announcements expected in due course.

Georgina Rodriguez is enjoying a summer break as speculation about her relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo continues. The model and entrepreneur shared a series of holiday photos from a seaside getaway, showing family time, boat trips and relaxing moments by the water. Her post comes as rumours of a possible wedding between the long-time couple continue to circulate online, despite no official confirmation from either of them.

One of the standout images showed Rodriguez relaxing in a simple black bikini while aboard a yacht. She paired the swimwear with understated accessories, keeping the focus on the minimalist look. Other photos captured her enjoying the coastline and making the most of the warm weather during the family’s holiday.

The post was not limited to fashion. Rodriguez also included family moments, with Cristiano Ronaldo and his eldest son, Cristiano Jr., appearing in some of the holiday content. A video of Cristiano Jr. riding a jet ski added to the relaxed feel of the trip, suggesting the family are using Ronaldo’s break from football to spend time together.

The timing of the post has attracted even more attention because of persistent reports claiming the couple were preparing to marry. Over the past week, social media has seen widespread speculation that Ronaldo and Rodriguez would tie the knot at a private ceremony in Portugal. However, multiple reports have since disputed those claims, stating that no wedding is scheduled this weekend and that the widely shared invitation circulating online is not genuine.

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That has not stopped interest in the couple’s future plans. Rodriguez and Ronaldo, who began dating in 2016 after meeting in Madrid, announced their engagement last year and have continued to keep details of their relationship largely private. Ronaldo has previously spoken about marrying Rodriguez when the time is right, but neither has revealed a date or confirmed any ceremony plans.

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Rather than commenting on the speculation, Rodriguez shared holiday photographs and captioned the post with “Shinrin-yoku”, the Japanese expression for spending time in nature, reflecting the relaxed mood of the family getaway.

Although the couple have not confirmed any wedding plans, Rodriguez’s latest update shows she is focused on enjoying the summer with her family. Her black bikini and relaxed holiday wardrobe have attracted attention, while questions about when she and Ronaldo will eventually marry remain unanswered.