MEGHAN Markle feels ‘lonely’ and wants to concentrate on ‘strengthening friendships’, particularly with Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham , claims a source. With Christmas fast approaching, it’s been reported that the festive season will see the 43-year-old Duchess launch a major charm offensive. Following an annus horribilis for the Sussexes , as their projects have waned and their popularity continues to plummet, an insider has revealed that Meghan will be sending luxury gifts to her pals, to ‘remind people of her softer side’.

As reported by Closer , the source said: “Meghan has been meticulously curating gift packages filled with a selection of all her favourite things - and of course plenty of her jam - to send to the who's who of Hollywood. “While there's no doubt it's about promoting her American Riviera Orchard brand , it's also about spreading goodwill and trying to remind people of her softer side. “With Christmas just around the corner, Meghan sees it as the perfect time to try to rebuild connections and is determined not to start 2025 surrounded by negativity.

“She's been feeling increasingly lonely recently and wants to concentrate on strengthening friendships.” Whilst Meghan and Harry seemed to have a solid group of A-list pals, with Oprah Winfrey , the Clooneys and the Beckhams attending their 2018 wedding, over the years, there have been rumours of fall-outs and fizzled friendships. They reportedly fell out with the Beckhams , with Me.