Meghan Markle‘s legal troubles with her half-sister, Samantha Markle, could potentially disrupt Prince Harry‘s life. Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner exclusively told Fox News that the legal battle might affect the Duke of Sussex’s efforts to end the years-long feud with the royal family and reconcile with his family members.

The case, now headed to an appeals court hearing in September, risks reigniting headlines the palace would rather avoid.

On her special day, Meghan chose not to post on her usual Instagram account. Instead, she shared a heartfelt photo of herself blowing out birthday candles at a restaurant in California, accompanied by a reflective message that subtly highlighted her inner circle and distanced herself from the royal family.