Search

King Charles Coronation: Harry is in, Meghan is out

<p>Prince Harry has finally confirmed that he will be present at the coronation of his father, King Charles III. </p> <p>It was confirmed that an invite was sent to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on March 4, with an answer still to be seen as of RSVP cut-off on April 3. But now, the prince has revealed that he has accepted, though Meghan will remain at home in California with their two young children. </p> <p>“Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation service,” a spokesperson for the palace said. </p> <p>“The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”</p> <p>A close friend of the couple has since explained that their son Archie was a major factor in their decision, as he will turn four on May 6 - the day of his grandfather Charles’ coronation. </p> <p>Omid Scobie, author of Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of A Modern Royal Family, went on to warn fans - and critics - of the family to “expect it to be a fairly quick trip to the UK for Prince Harry, who will only be attending the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">I understand that Archie's fourth birthday (also on May 6) played a factor in the couple's decision. Expect it to be a fairly quick trip to the UK for Prince Harry, who will only be attending the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.</p> <p>— Omid Scobie (@scobie) <a href="https://twitter.com/scobie/status/1646152884218650626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <p>As <em>Page Six </em>have reported, the pair made the choice that felt “genuine in authentic” in the wake of what has transpired since the release of Harry’s memoir, Spare. And while Meghan will not be in attendance, she “fully supports” her husband doing so. </p> <p>“The words that Harry and Meghan have said about the importance of their family are lining up with their actions,” a source told the publication. </p> <p>“They care about their family, so Meghan is going to stay and Harry is going to support his dad.”</p> <p>Still, it wasn’t an easy decision for the Sussexes to make as a family, with that same source revealing that it had nothing to do with any alleged “controlling” within the relationship. As they explained, if Meghan was “super controlling” - as many critics choose to label her - then “she would have made sure that Harry didn’t go.</p> <p>“She’s all good, she supports Harry - they both have nothing more to prove.”</p> <p>BBC’s royal correspondent Nicholas Witchel had another point to make on the matter of the royal family’s rift, explaining that “the bad feeling that that has undoubtedly been caused within the royal family towards him, a strong sense of betrayal ... this is a moment perhaps of some reconciliation.”</p> <p>And for those still questioning their intentions, another source had more to add, noting that there “is not one right answer”, something the couple must have been well aware of while weighing up all the different - and significant - elements of accepting or declining their invite.</p> <p>“Prince Harry is going to support his dad,” they confirmed, before going on to add that he would then be coming straight home to spend time with his son for his important day, too. </p> <p>“For all the people who say they want to be half in and half out of the royal family,” they surmised, “this proves just the opposite.”</p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

Family & Pets

Meghan Markle’s “gentle concerns” over Harry’s memoir

<p>Meghan Markle expressed concern over the release of Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, a royal insider has revealed to The <em>Telegraph</em>. </p> <p>The source, who declared Meghan to be “media-savvy”, claimed the duchess had previously raised “gentle concerns” over the bombshell publication, and had questioned whether or not it was the right time to go ahead with its release.</p> <p>The couple have moved as a united front since revealing their engagement to the media in 2017, and so it raised some eyebrows when Meghan was noticeably absent from Harry’s press tour for <em>Spare</em>. </p> <p>The insider reports that Meghan kept her distance to avoid anyone assuming she was “trying to steal the limelight” during Harry’s big moment. And a big moment it was, with <em>Spare </em>shattering sales records across the globe on its release as readers sought to learn more about the royals. </p> <p>Despite its success on a sales front, the fallout from the book has seen Harry’s popularity slump across both the United Kingdom and the United States. </p> <p>Some suspected that Meghan was somehow behind all of it, but as Camilla Tominey wrote for <em>The Telegraph</em>, this “could not be further from the truth.”</p> <p>“No stranger to taking on her enemies,” it was said of Meghan, whose every move has been dissected and commented on for years, “she is understood to have been more wary than the Duke about this particular project.”</p> <p>Despite Meghan’s concerns, it is reported that once Harry had made up his mind to go ahead with the project, the duchess offered him “her full support and is immensely proud of his achievements.” </p> <p>As a source confessed to Camilla Tominey, “is this the way she would have approached things? Possibly not. But she will always back him.</p> <p>“This was about his own life, his journey and his own perspective,” they added. </p> <p>Although Harry has his wife’s support, the same cannot be said of his father and brother, who reportedly did not take well to some of the bombshell revelations and allegations made in the book. As another source told <em>Vanity Fair,</em> King Charles was left “deeply hurt”, and Prince William “cannot speak to his brother”. </p> <p>Only time will tell what this means for the royal family, but with experts predicting that Harry and Meghan will be in attendance at King Charles’ coronation in May, it is certain that fans and critics from all over will be watching to find out. </p> <p><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

Family & Pets

Prince Harry alleges physical fight with brother William

<p>Prince Harry has accused his brother, William, of physically assaulting him during an argument over his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in 2019.</p> <p>UK newspaper The Guardian claim to have seen an advance copy of Prince Harry's highly anticipated memoir, Spare, in which Harry reportedly alleges William knocked him to the floor during the altercation.</p> <p>The alleged incident took place after a conversation between the two brothers, during which William, the heir to the British throne, called Meghan Markle "difficult," "rude" and “abrasive”.</p> <p>"The confrontation escalated until William "grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and ... knocked me to the floor," The Guardian reported.</p> <p>The Guardian article focuses on the alleged physical altercation between the brothers but describes the entirety of the book as a "remarkable volume."</p> <p>The article reports Harry's version of events, in which William arrives at Harry and Meghan's then home, Nottingham Cottage on Kensington Palace grounds, to allegedly discuss "'the whole rolling catastrophe' of their relationship and struggles with the press.”</p> <p>Harry alleges that William attacked him after he had offered him water and attempted to cool a heated verbal exchange, according to The Guardian.</p> <p>The article quotes Harry, "He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast. So very fast. He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor. I landed on the dog's bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me. I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out.”</p> <p>The article says Harry states in the book that William urged him to hit back, but he refused to do so. William left but later returned "looking regretful" and apologised, according to The Guardian article, quoting the book.</p> <p>Spare is due to be released on January 10.</p> <p><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>

Family & Pets

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter accuses Sussexes of "stealing" famous quotes

<p>Nelson Mandela's granddaughter has torn into Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, accusing them of “stealing" the statesman's words and using his name to “make millions”.</p> <p>Ndileka Mandela, 57, slammed the Sussexes over the Netflix documentary Live To Lead, where the couple use footage of Mandela leaving prison in 1990.</p> <p>Harry says in the trailer for their latest film, part of their $100million (£83million) deal with the streaming giant: “This was inspired by Nelson Mandela”.</p> <p>Ndileka said she was angry that the couple appear to compare their own battles in the Royal Family with her grandfather's long walk to freedom, calling it “upsetting and tedious”.</p> <p>She said: “That's chalk and cheese, there is no comparison. I know the Nelson Mandela Foundation has supported the initiative but people have stolen grandfather's quotes for years and have used his legacy because they know his name sells – Harry and Meghan are no different from them”.</p> <p>She added in an interview with The Australian: “I admire Harry for having the confidence to break away from an institution as iconic as the Royal Family. Grandad rebelled against an arranged marriage to find his own path in life.</p> <p>“But it comes at a price, you have to then fund your own life, I've made peace with people using granddad's name but it's still deeply upsetting and tedious every time it happens”.</p> <p>In the trailer for Live To Lead, co-produced by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Harry quotes Mandela and says: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we’ve lived”.</p> <p>Meghan then appears on screen and finishes the quote: “It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”.</p> <p>The couple were both executive producers, according to the credits, and introduce each of the episodes, talking over the opening credits.</p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

News

Meghan Markle denies lying to Oprah

<p dir="ltr">Meghan Markle's half-sister Samantha has proceeded with legal action over what she claims are "false and malicious lies" about Meghan's fairytale "rags-to-royalty" story – in particular a comment the Duchess made in her infamous Oprah Winfrey interview that she "grew up as an only child". </p> <p dir="ltr">A defamation court has now heard that Meghan Markle has denied this comment constitutes a lie, insisting instead that it was a subjective statement regarding her feelings, rather than any kind of “objective fact” .</p> <p dir="ltr">Samantha is suing Meghan over both the TV interview special with Winfrey and the Finding Freedom biography, claiming that she was subjected to "humiliation, shame and hatred on a worldwide scale". She is seeking $75,000 ($108,000 AUD) in damages.</p> <p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, Meghan's legal team has moved to dismiss the case, stating: "Plaintiff [Samantha] first asserts that she can disprove that Meghan 'grew up as an only child'.</p> <p dir="ltr">"But this perception is inherently unfalsifiable. It is hard to imagine a more personal and subjective feeling than how one views their own childhood.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Moreover, Plaintiff's opposition completely ignores the context of the statement, where Ms Winfrey asked Meghan about her 'relationship' with Plaintiff (to whom Ms Winfrey referred as her 'half-sister on her father's side').</p> <p dir="ltr">"Meghan's response to that question that she 'grew up as an only child' was obviously not meant to be a statement of objective fact that she had no genetic siblings or half-siblings.”</p> <p dir="ltr">"Rather, it was a textbook example of a subjective statement about how a person feels about her childhood."</p> <p dir="ltr">Further, they argue that Meghan can't be sued over contents of the book Finding Freedom because she did not write it.</p> <p dir="ltr">The duchess's legal team is calling for the case to be dismissed and for "attorneys' fees, costs and other relief" to be paid.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

Legal

Queen Elizabeth extends olive branch to Sussexes

<p dir="ltr">Queen Elizabeth II has extended an offer to her grandson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to join her for a break over the summer. </p> <p dir="ltr">Despite tensions amongst the royal family, the Queen invited the US-based Sussexes to stay with her at Craigowan Lodge in Balmoral.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Queen is expected to stay there for 10 weeks at the seven bedroom house and will have various family members join her.</p> <p dir="ltr">When and if the Sussexes accept her offer, it is expected that no other royals will be present, The Sun reported. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Staff have been told to expect the full list of royals including Harry, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet,” a Balmoral insider told the publication. </p> <p dir="ltr">“They are preparing for the Sussexes.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The Sussexes were in the UK from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and spent only a limited time with the Queen in which she met their daughter Lilibet. </p> <p dir="ltr">It’s expected that the trip to Balmoral will give them quality family time.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

Relationships

How Meghan Markle earned her new nickname

<p dir="ltr">Meghan Markle has been given a new nickname thanks to her behaviour in California. </p> <p dir="ltr">The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry have been living in the American state after leaving the British Monarch.</p> <p dir="ltr">And Meghan seems to be making an impression on the locals that she has been dubbed “Princess of Montecito” because of her bizarre requests. </p> <p dir="ltr">“If she’s going into Beverly Hills or West Hollywood for lunch or dinner, she’ll generally call ahead and request a table that is completely secluded,” a source told the UK’s Closer magazine. </p> <p dir="ltr">The source alleges that Meghan’s favourite restaurants aren’t well known but when she goes to high-end places, she ensures the place is perfect for her arrival. </p> <p dir="ltr">“But, generally speaking, these days she likes higher-end hangouts like Cecconi’s, Sunset Tower, Sugarfish or Lucky’s steakhouse in Montecito, which was recommended by Oprah,” the magazine reported.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s become their favourite, and they’re waited on hand and foot.” </p> <p dir="ltr">Montecito is best known to host some of the most popular celebrities including Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres and Serena Williams.</p> <p dir="ltr">The source said that Meghan spend quite a bit of time with Oprah where they talk about her future, issues in the UK, and Harry. </p> <p dir="ltr">It comes as Harry and Meghan were seen leaving Oprah’s house in June with rumours swirling that another tell-all interview is on the way. </p> <p dir="ltr">Harry appears to be content with his life in California as he wakes up to feed the kids and drive his wife to meetings before coming back, the source alleges. </p> <p dir="ltr">But questions are swirling on how much longer he would be comfortable with the lifestyle. </p> <p dir="ltr">“With all this speculation around her political career ambitions, everyone thinks Harry would be happy at the idea of being first gentleman if she accomplishes her long-term goal,” the source continued.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Having said that, he might be fine with it right now — but you have to wonder for how much longer.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty </em></p>

Beauty & Style

"Evil white supremacists" target baby Archie

<p dir="ltr">"Evil white supremacists" have targetted Prince Harry and Meghan’s son Archie saying he should be “put down”, a court has heard.</p> <p dir="ltr">Christopher Gibbons, 38, and Tyrone Patten-Walsh, 34, thought it was okay to voice their sickening thoughts on their radio show <em>Black Wolf Radio</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Known for encouraging acts of extreme right-wing terrorism, the pair despise mixed race relationships and have used the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as examples of their hate.</p> <p dir="ltr">Kingston Crown Court heard that Gibbons called three-year-old Archie an “abomination that should be put down”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair then said Prince Harry needs to be “prosecuted” and ”judicially killed for treason” simply for being married to Meghan.</p> <p dir="ltr">Prosecutor Anne Whyte QC told the court that Gibbons and Patten-Walsh “are dedicated and unapologetic white supremacists” who ”hold extreme right-wing views”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“They thought that if they used the format of a radio show, as good as in plain sight, they could pass off their venture as the legitimate exercise of their freedom of speech,” she said, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18814646/harry-and-meghans-archie-targeted-white-supremacist-terror-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sun</a> reported.</p> <p dir="ltr">“In fact what they were doing was using language designed to encourage others to commit acts of extreme right-wing terrorism against the sections of society that these defendants hated.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Their talk show has been riddled with their white supremacy and hate toward other people.</p> <p dir="ltr">The court heard about the pair allegedly endorsing the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox in 2016.</p> <p dir="ltr">They also spoke highly of Australian terrorist Brent Tarrant’s rampage which saw 51 Muslims killed at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 2017 Manchester Arena suicide bomb attack which saw 22 innocent people killed were called “sluts”, with Patten-Walksh allegedly saying their screams is what “pleases me”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“...because I hate those people. And it‘s a sign of masculine, even though it was done by a sand n*****, masculine terror against women.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The jury also heard they regularly make anti-Semitic remarks and describe black and Asian men as rapists.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

Legal

Finally! New pics of Lilibet on her 1st birthday

<p dir="ltr">Harry and Meghan have finally released a photo of the first portrait of their daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor after celebrating her first birthday.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared the photo of Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor that was taken at her first birthday party in the UK during Platinum Jubilee celebrations.</p> <p dir="ltr">Lilibet appears to be the splitting image of Harry, taking his red hair and is seen smiling from ear-to-ear in her parent’s garden at their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.</p> <p dir="ltr">Photographer Misan Harriman took the “candid, spontaneous photograph” as close family and friends celebrated Lilibet’s first birthday on June 4. </p> <p dir="ltr">A second photo was released from the day showing the Duchess holding baby Lilibet alongside Mr Harriman's wife and their children.</p> <p dir="ltr">Misan shared the heartwarming photos to Twitter along with the caption: It was such a privilege to celebrate the 1st birthday of Lilibet with my family and hers! Joy and face painting all around.</p> <p dir="ltr">The cake was also baked by Claire Ptak, who also created the couple’s wedding cake back in 2018. </p> <p dir="ltr">The Duke and Duchess requested donations to the World Central Kitchen instead of gifts. They raised $US100,000 ($A139,000).</p> <p dir="ltr">This is not the first time Mr Harriman has captured memorable moments for the Duke and Duchess. </p> <p dir="ltr">He previously photographed Harry and Meghan when they announced they were expecting their second child, now Lilibet, on Valentine’s Day in 2021. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Misan Harriman/Twitter</em></p>

Family & Pets

Secret behind Harry and Meghan wedding photo

<p dir="ltr">Prince Harry and Meghan have celebrated four years of marriage with their wedding photographer sharing a little backstory to one of their photos.</p> <p dir="ltr">Fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski was in charge of capturing the heartwarming and loving moments between Harry and the Duchess of Sussex.</p> <p dir="ltr">On their fourth anniversary, Alexi took to Instagram and shared one of his favourite photos with a secret of how it happened.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My photo from 4 years ago today! Happy anniversary H&M,” he captioned the black and white photo of the loved up couple sitting on stairs. </p> <p dir="ltr">Alexi then revealed that the photo was in fact taken randomly after having completed the rest of their wedding photographs.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdwzbhkDxJi/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdwzbhkDxJi/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Alexi Lubomirski (@alexilubomirski)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">"The sun is setting right just over the top of Windsor Castle just behind them, it was just the most serene, beautiful light, they're in love, walking around this beautiful garden," Alexi recalled. </p> <p dir="ltr">"It was just one of those magical moments when you're a photographer and everything falls into place. I said 'just before you go in, sit on those stairs.'</p> <p dir="ltr">"[Meghan] just slumped in between his legs, and there was this moment where they were just laughing because they were joking about how they were exhausted and finally it's all over. </p> <p dir="ltr">“They just looked at each other and they were just laughing, and it was this just beautiful moment, and, when you are taking the pictures, you know you have something."</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

Relationships

Meghan Markle's tragic loss of a friend and another royal role

<p dir="ltr">Meghan Markle has expressed her heartbreak after losing a close friend who helped during her royal duties.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Duchess of Sussex was the Royal patron for Mayhew, an animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and the people in local communities.</p> <p dir="ltr">She was introduced to the charity by animal behaviourist, Oli Juste, who helped look after her dog Guy after recovering from a debilitating accident. </p> <p dir="ltr">Tragically, Oli passed away in January 2022 as Meghan’s representative role came to an end. </p> <p dir="ltr">She wrote a heartwarming letter in memory of Oli, remembering his legacy and his passions.</p> <p dir="ltr">“On January 15, 2022, my beloved friend Oli tragically and very suddenly passed away,” the Duchess wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It has left me, and so many others, heartbroken and reflective—knowing that the legacy he leaves for our furry friends is beautifully simple: just love them. Especially those left behind or forgotten.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Meghan revealed that a wing at Mayhew will be named after Oli for all his hard work.</p> <p dir="ltr">“In his memory, we will be creating the Oli Juste wing at Mayhew, to shelter the animals who may have a harder time finding their forever homes,” she continued.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Because much like Oli, they will never be forgotten, and they will always be loved.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Meghan also thanked Mayhew for their hospitality during her time as royal patron and announced that she will continue her support.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Though my time as patron of Mayhew has come to a close, my unwavering support has not. I encourage each of you to support in whatever way you are able.</p> <p dir="ltr">"The emotional support of a rescue animal is unparalleled—as you'll soon realise: it is not you who saves them, it is they who save you."</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

Family & Pets

Duchess of Sussex launches podcast

<p dir="ltr">Meghan Markle is launching her podcast <em>Archetypes</em> on Spotify.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Duchess of Sussex will be hosting the “groundbreaking new podcast,” set to be released this summer (Australia’s winter) on the popular streaming app. </p> <p dir="ltr">Meghan will speak with historians about the “subvert” labels women are given and discover how the degrading words shape their narratives.</p> <p dir="ltr">A <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ntRMn5LTlSVBBpZ1hsPK3?si=ed3fe09c293843f3&_branch_match_id=790125097908719124&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Archetypes&utm_medium=social&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy7IL8lMq9TLyczL1jdKqSgKCnYLc81PAgADOfmoIAAAAA%3D%3D&nd=1#login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sneak peek</a> into the podcast includes multiple male voices using the subvert labels such as: “she’s a sl*t!”, “and a little emotionally unstable”, “I was waiting for you to smile at some of the compliments and you didn’t”, and “they are weaker, smaller, they are less intelligent.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“This is how we talk about women: the words that raise our girls, and how the media reflects women back to us,” Meghan begins.</p> <p dir="ltr">“But where do these stereotypes come from? And how do they keep showing up and defining our lives?</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m Meghan, and this is Archetypes: the podcast where we dissect, explore, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’ll have conversations with women who know all too well how these typecasts shape our narratives. And, I’ll talk to historians to understand how we even got here in the first place. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Archetypes. Coming soon. Listen only on Spotify.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The podcast is the first production from <em>Archewell Audio</em>, the production company that was started by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Archewell Audio will produce programming that uplifts and entertains audiences around the world,” their <a href="https://archewell.com/audio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a> reads.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The Duke and Duchess will produce podcasts and shows that build community through shared experiences, powerful narratives, and universal values.”</p> <p dir="ltr">It's unclear yet whether all future projects will have the name of their son Archie in them somehow.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

Beauty & Style

TIME names Prince Harry and Meghan two of the 100 most influential people of 2021

<p dir="ltr">Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been named two of the world’s 100 most influential people by<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2021/6096108/prince-harry-meghan/" target="_blank">TIME Magazine</a><span> </span>as part of its annual TIME100 list. The couple were profiled by José Andrés, a chef and the founder of World Central Kitchen, for the issue. Andrés has worked closely with the couple’s charity,<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://archewell.com/" target="_blank">Archewell</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Andrés describes Harry and Meghan as “giving voice to the voiceless” through their work with the Foundation. He also describes the couple as being “blessed by birth and talent” while also being “burned by fame”. He adds, “In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don’t know, the duke and duchess have compassion for the people they don’t know. They don’t just opine. They run toward the struggle.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><img style="width: 371.6452742123687px; height: 500px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844126/https___prodstatic9net.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/0a186fd1984b42dcb57ed029be1cc2ed" /></p> <p dir="ltr">Andrés goes on to describe some of the work the couple have engaged in, including “offering mental-health support to Black women and girls in the U.S., and feeding those affected by natural disasters in India and the Caribbean.” The Archewell Foundation describes its mission as one that “puts compassion into action, uplifting and uniting communities locally and globally, online and offline”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Foundation includes a foundation that has worked with groups like The Aspen Institute, the Center for Humane Technology, Global Citizen, and Andrés’ World Central Kitchen, and production arm. Archewell Productions has a creative partnership with Netflix and is currently working on two projects:<span> </span><em>Heart of Invictus,<span> </span></em>a docuseries that will follow competitors on their journeys to the now-delayed 2020 Invictus Games, set to be held in 2022, and<span> </span><em>Pearl,<span> </span></em>an “animated series that centers on the heroic adventures of a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by influential women from history”.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2Ekj3NmtX/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2Ekj3NmtX/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Archewell by Harry and Meghan (@archewell_hm)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">The release of the couple’s TIME Magazine cover coincides with Prince Harry’s 37th birthday, and comes just two weeks after the 24th anniversary of his mother, Princess Diana’s, tragic death.</p> <p dir="ltr">Other influential people included in TIME’s 2021 list include Apple CEO Tim Cook, US President Joe Biden, former US President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, tennis sensation Naomi Osaka, singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p> <p dir="ltr">Harry and Meghan have both been named some of the most influential people on the internet before, but this is their first time on the overall list. Prince William, his wife Kate Middleton, and Queen Elizabeth have also been named some of the world's most influential people in the past, as well as Pippa Middleton and several members of other royal families around the world such as Queen Rania of Jordan, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan, and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Pari Dukovic/Time Magazine</em></p>

Beauty & Style

Prince Charles honours the Queen Mother

<p>Prince Charles has paid homage to the Queen Mother on what would have been her 121st birthday with a touching post on Instagram.</p> <p>Known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, she was born Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon. She married King George VI and was born on August 4 in 1900, passing away in 1952.</p> <p>The Prince of Wales shared a touching post on the Clarence House <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSJtBisoF8e/">Instagram</a> page in honour of his grandmother, who lived at Clarence House until her death.</p> <p>Prince Charles posted: "On this day in 1900, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was born.”</p> <p>The post was shared with two photos of the Queen Mother. The first photo is of a mantelpiece in Clarence House — where Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall still live, sharing family photos of the Queen Mother.</p> <p>The second photo is a black-and-white snap of Charles, aged 11, standing behind his grandmother, who is holding a two-month-old Prince Andrew.</p> <p>Princess Anne is also in the image, aged nine, smiling at her new baby brother.</p> <p>One of the Queen's corgis is also sitting in the photo, which was taken in the garden of Clarence House. The Queen Mother lived there at the time and had done since 1953</p> <p>Prince Charles continued in his post: "The Queen Mother, The Prince of Wales's Grandmother, lived at Clarence House for nearly 50 years. The silver vase with rosemary seen in the first photo was given to The Queen Mother as a gift on her 100th birthday.”</p> <p>The Queen Mother passed away at the age of 101 in 2002, seven weeks after the death of her youngest daughter, Princess Margaret. At the time of her death, she was the longest-living member of the British royal family in history.</p> <p>The Queen Mother's birthday tribute was not the only good wishes shared by Clarence House Instagram on August 4.</p> <p>This year, the date also marks Meghan Markle’s 40th birthday and to mark the occasion, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles and Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, all shared tributes of their own to the Duchess of Sussex, who celebrated her milestone by announcing a women-led mentoring initiative.</p> <p><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

Family & Pets

British royal family "delighted" by Sussex baby number two

<p>The Prince of Wales is delighted to be a grandpa for the fifth time as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced that they are expecting their second child together.</p> <p>“We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child,” a spokesperson for the couple said.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSL_aqARfv/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSL_aqARfv/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Misan Harriman (@misanharriman)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"Meg, I was there at your wedding to witness this love story begin, and my friend, I am honoured to capture it grow," Harriman<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSL_aqARfv/" target="_blank">wrote</a><span> </span>on Instagram. "Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on this joyous news!"</p> <p>The Queen is also delighted to meet her 10th great-grandchild.</p> <p>"Her Majesty, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and entire family [are] ‘delighted’ and wish them well," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson tells<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a35502136/queen-elizabeth-meghan-markle-prince-harry-second-baby-pregnant-reaction/" target="_blank"><em>T&C</em></a>.</p>

Family & Pets

Frustrated parents call out Duke and Duchess of Sussex

<p>Concerned parents are questioning why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were able to visit a pre-school in LA during the coronavirus pandemic.</p> <p>The parents were told they can't enter their children's schools but were frustrated to hear that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were able to "just turn up" at the preschool.</p> <p>The royal couple visited the Assistance League Preschool Learning Center on Monday to honour the 23rd anniversary of Harry's mother Princess Diana's death.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEl2R8JgFKC/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEl2R8JgFKC/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Assistance League of LA (@assistanceleagueoflosangeles)</a> on Sep 1, 2020 at 3:57am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>"They have no respect for the rules as they are 'humanitarians' they are the exception?" a frustrated parent vented online.</p> <p>"Kids in the US have no clue what a Duke/Duchess even is, but they can come in when I can't.. for a pic?!?"</p> <p>Photos showed the couple wearing protective face masks and interacting with children, but this did little to ease the anger of parents as there are strict restrictions on them due to the pandemic.</p> <p>"I can't take a pencil to my child right now. NO visitors. No exceptions," one parent wrote.</p> <p>Others were critical that the pair brought a photographer along with them to capture the event.</p> <p>"I think any charity for children is lovely, kudos for that," one social media user wrote. "But... did they really need to have their favourite photographer there?"</p> <p>The couple planted forget-me-nots, which were Princess Diana's favourite flower.</p>

Family & Pets

Duchess Meghan reaches out after 18-year-old woman was set on fire in alleged hate crime

<p>The Duchess of Sussex has spoken with an 18-year-old biracial woman who was allegedly set on fire in a hate crime.</p> <p>Duchess Meghan spoke with Althea Bernstein in a 40-minute phone call on Saturday to offer support and talk about self-care and being biracial, said Michael Johnson, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County.</p> <p>Bernstein, a college student from Wisconsin, USA, was driving on Wednesday morning when she was stopped at a red light and heard a “racial epithet” yelled out, the <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/27/us/wisconsin-hate-crime-investigation/index.html">police report</a> said.</p> <p>“She looked and saw four men, all white. She says one used a spray bottle to deploy a liquid on her face and neck, and then threw a flaming lighter at her, causing the liquid to ignite,” the report stated.</p> <p>The young woman was able to put out the flames and drive home. She later reported the incident to the police and received treatment for her face and neck burns at hospital.</p> <p>Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway described the incident as a hate crime the following day.</p> <p>“This is a horrifying and absolutely unacceptable crime,” she said in a statement.</p> <p>“While we are still learning more about the details, current information suggests this may have been a premeditated crime targeted toward people of colour, which makes the incident even more disturbing.”</p> <p>Bernstein was connected to the Duchess through Johnson, who has been acting as the teenager’s spokesman.</p> <p>“[The Duchess] applauded her for the way that she responded and pretty much said, ‘Hey Michael, give me her cell phone number. I want to stay in touch. And let me know when you want me to come back and talk to people in Wisconsin’,” Johnson told <em><a href="https://www.channel3000.com/michael-johnson-speaks-with-prince-harry-meghan-markle-about-madison-protests/">Channel 3000</a></em>.</p> <p>“Meghan lifted her spirits.”</p> <p>Johnson shared that Prince Harry joined the call for about 10 minutes and that the Prince spoke with Bernstein about the importance of young people’s voices.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">On the phone with Prince Harry and Meghan Markel the Duchess of Sussex. Prince Harry shared that young people voices matter and Meghan has agreed to talk with girls in Wisconsin and we will be scheduling that soon. Thank you for caring! <a href="https://t.co/FoVs6ewRgo">pic.twitter.com/FoVs6ewRgo</a></p> — Michael Johnson (@MJohnsonCEO) <a href="https://twitter.com/MJohnsonCEO/status/1276994890078064640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>Meghan and Harry have been talking to community leaders about ways to contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, <em><a href="https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-calls-althea-bernstein-hate-crime-victim/">PEOPLE</a> </em>reported.</p> <p>“They are holding calls with community leaders and organizations but are doing that privately as they continue to see how they can play a role. But they also want to learn and talk about it like the rest of us,” a source told the outlet.</p>

Caring

Prince Harry wants to “return” to role after resigning as senior royal

<p>Prince Harry is reportedly interested in returning to a role he had to relinquish after stepping down as a senior member of the British royal family.</p> <p>The Duke of Sussex wanted to return to his role as the Captain General Royal Marines, a former soldier and friend has claimed.</p> <p>“He simply said he misses his role with the Marines and would like one day to return to the appointment,” the unnamed former Invictus Games soldier told <em><a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-harry-misses-role-ceremonial-22128440">The Mirror</a></em>.</p> <p>The conversation took place shortly after lockdown began, the outlet reported.</p> <p>Another military source said Harry’s departure was a “shock” to his colleagues.</p> <p>“Harry was a breath of fresh air, the lads could relate to him and he was a very popular figure who took a keen interest in his job,” the source said.</p> <p>Harry, who took over the ceremonial head role from Prince Philip in December 2017, left the appointment on March 31, his final day as a working member of the royal family.</p> <p>He also lost his positions as Honorary Air Commandant Royal Air Force Honington and Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving, while retaining his rank of Major and honorary ranks of Lieutenant Commander and Squadron Leader.</p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new roles would be reviewed in 12 months’ time.</p> <p>The Sussexes’ website stated: “During this 12-month period of review, The Duke’s official military appointments will not be used as they are in the gift of the Sovereign. No new appointments will be made to fill these roles before the 12-month review of the new arrangements is completed.”</p> <p>Harry’s military service began in 2005. He attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for training before being commissioned into the Blues and Royals cavalry regiment.</p> <p>He also completed two tours in Afghanistan, for which he was awarded an Operational Service Medal.</p> <p>Harry and Meghan are now residing in California in the US.</p>

International Travel

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry release adorable new video of baby Archie in honour of 1st birthday

<p><span>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have honoured their beautiful boy Archie on his first birthday by releasing an adorable new clip to the public.</span><br /><br /><span>The three-minute-long footage, was released by Save the Children UK and shows Archie sitting on his mother’s lap as she reads him Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Kroger Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld.</span><br /><br /><span>The clip was recorded by Prince Harry.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_2A6IwBeM-/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_2A6IwBeM-/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Save The Children UK (@savechildrenuk)</a> on May 6, 2020 at 4:01am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span><br /><span>“We’re going to read Duck! Rabbit! Ready? Want to open it?” Meghan asks, as Archie reaches to turn the first page.</span><br /><br /><span>“Good job,” Meghan said.</span><br /><br /><span>Fans were able to watch as little Archie listened intently to his mother read the children’s book.</span><br /><br /><span>“Hey look, a duck! That’s not a duck, that’s a rabbit,” she read, to which prompted a giggle from both Archie and dad Prince Harry behind the camera.</span><br /><br /><span>Later, the Duke of Sussex can be heard quacking in the background as Meghan reads: “Wait listen, did you hear that? I hear duck sounds”.</span><br /><br /><span>Archie was then filmed squirming towards the end of the book, and reaching for another one and repeatedly dropping it to his parents’ dismay.</span><br /><br /><span>Harry laughs and Meghan looks straight at the camera with a smirk.</span><br /><br /><span>The video was shared on Instagram to help raise money for Save the Children’s coronavirus appeal.</span><br /><br /><span>“Happy Birthday, Archie!” the charity said.</span><br /><br /><span>“Thank you Meghan for helping us to raise urgent funds for our coronavirus appeal by reading Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld and published by Chronicle Kids.</span><br /><br /><span>“As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, children’s lives are being turned upside down. By donating to Save with Stories, you can support the most vulnerable families in the UK and around the world by helping to provide early learning packs, supermarket vouchers, essential household items and virus protection … Together, we can help families get through this.”</span><br /><br /><span>“As they celebrate this family moment, the Duke and Duchess wanted to continue to raise awareness around the urgency of bringing food and learning resources to millions of children. The Duchess chose to read one of Archie's favourite stories,” a spokesperson for the Sussexes said.</span><br /></span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Happy Birthday to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor who is celebrating his 1st birthday today! 🎈<br /><br />Archie is The Queen’s eighth great-grandchild. <a href="https://t.co/PMaiY6NR1a">pic.twitter.com/PMaiY6NR1a</a></p> — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1257942726236086272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <p><span><br /><span>Archie now lives with his parents in the United States after they stood down from their royal roles, and is expected to mark his birthday with Zoom calls to his aunt and uncle, Kate and William, as well as a phone call with the Queen, according to reports.</span><br /><br /><span>Kensington Palace wished him a very happy birthday on Twitter, sharing a family portrait from the day of his christening.</span><br /></span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Wishing Archie a very happy first birthday today! 🎈 <a href="https://t.co/dEjvnSjGGM">pic.twitter.com/dEjvnSjGGM</a></p> — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1257942425097523201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2020</a></blockquote>

News

Media outlet’s savage response to Meghan and Harry’s brutal letter

<p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex told a number of British tabloids on Sunday that they would never deal with their outlets again, and on Tuesday, The Sun’s editor issued a brutal response.</p> <p>The royals sent a letter to the editors of The Sun, Daily Mail, Mirror and Express where they wrote they would no longer respond to any questions or inquires made by journalists working for the outlets.</p> <p>Instead, they both said they would employ a policy of “zero engagement” with the tabloids, except through their lawyers.</p> <p>The representative who sent the message on behalf of the couple said they refused to “offer themselves up as currency for an economy of clickbait and distortion” and accused the outlets of running stories that are “distorted, false, or invasive beyond reason”.</p> <p>It is just a new log in the ever fiery battle between the Sussexes and the British media.</p> <p>The Sun’s Executive Editor Dan Wootton did not take the brutal letter lying down however and published an opinion piece where he said the ex-royals chose to “put their lifestyle before family or country” and need to cease “pathetic fights” and instead focus on different issues.</p> <p>“Harry and Meghan’s decision to flee to a sunny Californian mansion – on a carbon emitting private jet, of course – showed that their character is based on a desire to put their own lifestyle first before their family or country,” Wootton wrote in a brutal response to the couple.</p> <p>The tabloid editor went on to discuss Prince Harry’s claim that the British media was “lying” about how serious the coronavirus was in the UK.</p> <p>The royal told the podcast<span> </span>Declassified: “I think what has happened especially in the UK is the very best of the human spirit and it's proving that things are better than we are led to believe through certain corners of the media.</p> <p>“Certainly when you're in isolation it can be very worrying when you're sitting there and the only information you're getting is from certain news channels, but then if you're out and about and you're on the right platforms you can really sense this human spirit coming to the forefront.”</p> <p>Wootton criticised Prince Harry by writing the royal lived over “9,000km away in a luxury Hollywood mansion” and that as a “former senior member” he has virtually “no access” to government information to support his claims.</p> <p>“He has no qualifications or expertise whatsoever to comment on the severity of a pandemic,” the journalist went on to say.</p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their intention to withdraw from their position as senior royals in January. On April 1, the couple ceased using their HRH titles and currently reside in sunny Los Angeles.</p>

Travel Trouble

Over 60

News

Shop

Catalogues

Travel

Health

Lifestyle

Finance

Entertainment

Property

Information

Keep up to date

Search

King Charles Coronation: Harry is in, Meghan is out

Meghan Markle’s “gentle concerns” over Harry’s memoir

Prince Harry alleges physical fight with brother William