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Sky News AU
4 hours ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle held 'peace talks' with King Charles aide for 'handouts' after dead Netflix deal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held "peace talks" with King Charles' aide because the couple are seeking "handouts', a source has claimed. Harry's chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, and UK-based PR representative Liam Maguire were photographed earlier this month with the King's top aide, Communications Secretary Tobyn Andreae, at the Royal Over-Seas League, just around the corner from Clarence House. The Duke of Sussex, 40, gave his "blessing" for the summit between aides, marking a major development in the royal family estrangement. Journalist and author Robert Jobson spoke to The Sun's latest Royal Exclusive show on Wednesday after Netflix scrapped the Sussexes' $100 million deal, saying the cancelled contract spurred the meeting to occur. 'Well, the deal was always set about $100 million, wasn't it?" he said. 'And the talk of that figure sort of blew a lot of people's minds, but I think that was for productions and things that they're supposed to have done. 'Where does it leave them? Probably with a bit of a bowl out, looking for some handouts.' Mr Jobson said he thought "maybe that's why" Harry and Meghan's aides were over in the UK having discussions with the King's representatives. He said in reality, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex received support from the King and the late Queen Elizabeth II before leaving the firm in 2020. However, going their own way ultimately led to them losing their multi-million-dollar Spotify contract in 2023, and now their income with Netflix. 'They can't rely on the Spare money forever, can they?' Mr Jobson said in apparent reference to proceeds from Harry's 2023 memoir. Netflix decided not to renew the Sussexes' lucrative deal when it expires in September following a series of flops, The Sun reported on Tuesday. According to the publication, the streamer's executives quietly agreed to part ways with the renegade royals. An official announcement from Netflix and the Sussexes about the details of the partnership demise was reportedly canned. It comes after new figures released by Netflix found the Duchess's new cooking show With Love Meghan failed to break into the top 300 shows. Meanwhile, just 500,000 people watched Harry's Polo project, which one reviewer described as an "unintentionally hilarious profile of the world's stupidest sport". It's understood Netflix bosses were meanwhile irritated Meghan prioritised her As Ever brand, which she launched in February. Then the streaming giant last month signed the dotted line with King Charles and English actor Idris Elba for a documentary exploring the impact of the King's Trust, in celebration of the charity's 50th anniversary. Retaining any deal with the Sussex could have reportedly hindered the currently untitled project, set to launch on Netflix in Autumn 2026. Nevertheless, a source told The Sun rival streamer Paramount+ was open to working with the couple, who could be on board for the right project.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Resurfaced wedding clip reignites debate over royal family's true feelings about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
A resurfaced video from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding is making waves online - and this time, it is not the couple in the spotlight but the royal family's faces. Newsweek reports that the now-viral clip was originally filmed in 2018 during the couple's fairytale ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. The footage was repackaged by a fan of Princess Diana and posted to TikTok. The clip splices together moments of Harry and Meghan at the altar with close-ups of the royal guests: Prince William, Princess Anne, King Charles, and others. Each expression is brief - a blink, a glance - but that is all the internet needs. The video has already racked up over 12 million views and nearly a million likes, as TikTok users pore over the details of the family's body language on the occasion. Back in 2018, the Sussexes were celebrated. The mood was optimistic. Harry was still a working royal, and Meghan was seen as a modernising force. If there were cracks beneath the surface, they were not visible to most people watching. But in hindsight - after interviews, a Netflix docuseries, and the release of Harry's memoir Spare - everything feels different. Royal watchers now often revisit old footage, searching for overlooked clues. The TikTok video fuels that curiosity, inviting viewers to judge the reactions of royal family members during the vows, the choir, or simply while seated in the pews. Facial expressions that once seemed neutral now get recast as cold or judgmental. A raised eyebrow? Possible disapproval. A downturned mouth? Maybe resentment. Of course, the interpretations are pure speculation. A still frame can't capture context - or intention. This is not a new trend. TikTok users have been turning royal events into detective work for years now. They slow down footage, zoom in, add dramatic music. It is part of the app's culture - the hunt for meaning in moments already passed. While this clip is not the first to go viral, it is among the most viewed. It speaks to the enduring public fixation with the royal family - and especially with Harry and Meghan's story, reports Newsweek. Whether those expressions mean anything or not is anyone's guess. But one thing is clear: five years later, people are still watching. It shows royal family members' facial expressions during the 2018 ceremony. Over 12.7 million views and nearly 1 million likes. Some users speculate there were early signs of tension, though it is based on brief moments. It is mostly speculation - no conclusions can be drawn from fleeting glances.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry's brutal 'royal secrets' warning that Prince William will 'never forgive'
The Duke of Sussex has been caught up in a family rift with Prince William and their father, King Charles, for several years, but the hope of a reconciliation with his older brother is looking unlikely A reconciliation between Prince Harry and his older brother, Prince William, is looking doubtful, while King Charles may only mend ties with his youngest son if he stops doing one thing. Tensions have been high between the Duke of Sussex and his brother and father ever since he sensationally stepped down as a working member of the Royal Family in 2020 alongside his wife, Meghan Markle. The Sussexes sought a new life for themselves and became permanent residents in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. But since then the couple have unleashed a string of accusations against the royal family, and Harry himself admits they might "never forgive" him. Prince Harry warned he should reach out to key royal to help solve bitter rift Meghan Markle's 'worrying' plans to 'outshine' royals that left Palace terrified After finding their feet in the sunshine state of California, Harry and Meghan sat down for a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, just months before Lilibet was born. It aired some serious claims against the Royal Family, including someone allegedly asking Meghan about the colour of Archie's skin before he was born. In another surprising turn, Harry released his explosive memoir Spare in January 2023, which sent shockwaves across the nation. This caused even more tension between his father and brother, as Harry disclosed further claims against his family. In one claim, he said his father "did not hug" him when his mother, Princess Diana, died, and in another, he alleged that Charles had said to Diana, "Wonderful. You have given me an heir and a spare. You have done your job." Harry also claimed that he and William had a physical fight over his relationship with Meghan. It's feared that Harry's fractured relationship with William is "much harder to repair" following the claims made in Spare. But despite the memoir being released over two years ago, the Duke says there is plenty of material that never made it into the book. But Harry said that releasing this could see his older brother "never forgive" him. After releasing the 400-page memoir, Harry claimed he originally had 800 pages written. He said at the time: "It could have been two books, put it that way. And the hard bit was taking things out." "But there are some things that have happened, especially between me and my brother, and to some extent between me and my father, that I just don't want the world to know. Because I don't think they would ever forgive me. "Now you could argue that some of the stuff I've put in there, well, they will never forgive me anyway." However, earlier this month, sources said Charles would welcome a reunion with Harry, but only if he scales back his public attacks on the family and stops the "endless" interviews. The warning came after senior aides from Charles and Harry's teams came together in a secret peace summit in London. A royal source exclusively told the Mirror: "The King has consistently shown he loves both his sons and as he has done in the past is prepared to meet Harry when their diaries allow such an occasion. It's not unusual for aides from different households to meet, especially when there is a new influx of staff starting their roles, but of course this is a significant moment. "Senior members of the family have in the past said to Harry that he must both stop his attacks on the family as well as giving endless rounds of broadcast interviews as his only way of communication. If there is a period of calm and reflection on the part of the Duke of Sussex, then there may be a way forward for him to begin along the road of repairing his relationship with his father. "As for his relationship with his brother, that is a different matter entirely and one which he will find much harder to repair."
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Traumatized' Prince Harry is ‘bullied' by the public, Belgium's Princess Delphine says
Princess Delphine of Belgium has thrown her support behind Prince Harry, saying he is being 'bullied' by the general public who choose to ignore his 'trauma.' The Belgian royal, who is the love child of former Belgian King Albert II and Baroness Sybille de Selys Longchamps, said she feels 'very sorry' for the Duke of Sussex following his swift royal exit. 'Lady Diana was a part of my life when I was in England,' the princess, who had previously lived in London but now resides in Brussels, Belgium, said on the 'It's Reigning Men' podcast last week. 6 Princess Delphine of Belgium has thrown her support behind Prince Harry. Photonews via Getty Images 'She was just sunshine, in the news especially,' Delphine told host Daniel Rosney, adding that she began keeping up with Harry's life because of her admiration for his late mother Princess Diana, who died in 1997. The 57-year-old said the beloved royal's death was difficult for the 'Spare' author, 40, to process — adding that she considers speculation over his new life in the US as 'bullying.' 'I feel very sorry for Harry, because I think that was traumatic for him,' she said. 'I think Harry has suffered so much. He was traumatized, and it's coming out now.' Delphine, who was the result of the former monarch's 18-year affair with the Belgian baroness, said she 'understands' Harry and the hardships he's faced in recent years. 6 The Belgian royal said the Duke of Sussex is being 'bullied' by the general public who choose to ignore his 'trauma.' Getty Images 6 Delphine said she began keeping up with Harry's life because of her admiration for his late mother, who died in 1997. Getty Images 'He's just traumatized, and so he's doing these things and everyone is just bullying him but not thinking about his trauma, and I just find it terrible,' she added. Delphine, for her part, has been kept at arm's length by her father from the Belgian royal family in a desperate bid to preserve his marriage to Queen Paola, 87. After Delphine was born in 1968, Albert had initially kept loosely in touch with his love child and her mother, but this drastically changed once she turned 16. 6 Delphine is the love child of former Belgian King Albert II and Baroness Sybille de Selys Longchamps. Getty Images 6 Delphine has been kept at arm's length by her father from the Belgian royal family in a desperate bid to preserve his marriage to Queen Paola. WireImage In 2013 — the same year Albert had abdicated the throne — Delphine launched a legal bid to be officially recognized as Albert's daughter. The bid was successful, and in October 2020 the Brussels Court of Appeal ruled that she was entitled to the same royal titles and privileges as her father's three other children. Follow along with The Post's live blog on everything you need to know about the British royal family. Following the ruling, Delphine Boël had officially rebranded to 'Delphine of Saxen-Coburg-Gotha, princess of Belgium.' 'The legal victory will never replace the love of a father but it provides a feeling of justice,' she said at the time. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters The artist had claimed Albert was her real dad for two decades before turning to the courts over his paternity. The ex-monarch rejected Delphine as his daughter until January 2020 — when he agreed to take a court-ordered DNA test, under threat of a $5,500 fine for each day he refused. 6 The Belgian king, who abdicated the throne in 2013, has been married to Queen Paola since 1959. Getty Images Delphine had long maintained that her aristocratic mother had an affair with Albert between 1966 and 1984. Rumors of the paternity scandal had first emerged in an unauthorized 1999 biography about Albert's wife, Queen Paola.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry warned he should reach out to key royal to help solve bitter rift
A royal insider has revealed that Prince Harry should have consulted one of his key family members in a bid to have stopped his bitter rift with his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William Prince Harry should have reached out to a key family member more in a bid to heal his bitter royal rift, an insider has warned. The Duke of Sussex revealed earlier this year he is no longer on speaking terms with his father, the King, while his relationship with older brother Prince William is also said to be almost non-existent. However, there has been renewed speculation that reconciliation between Harry and his father could be on the cards after a meeting of their top aides earlier this month. Harry laid bare in his memoir Spare the extent of the feud between him and his relatives, and even claimed he and William came to blows in a physical fight after a row. And according to the Sunday Times, royal editor Roya Nikkhah, a friend of Princess Anne, told her at the time the book was published that they think Harry should have reached out to his aunt more. Anne, who celebrates her 75th birthday next month, was also the 'spare' behind her older brother, the King, and once her younger brothers, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, were born, she fell further down the line of succession. Harry claims he was given different treatment to his heir to the throne brother, William. And the insider reportedly said: "He [ Prince Harry ] really ought to talk to Princess Anne. She often talked about how, as children, she was treated so differently from Charles. She was second to him and kicked further down the line of succession as a woman, but she forged her own path. "In her twenties, she was bolshy and upset about a lot of things, but she came through that. He should talk to her about her experiences. She is shrewd. She could tell him a lot about what she went through." Anne, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is known for her no-fuss approach. She has survived a kidnapping attempt, competed in the Olympics and spent decades supporting her mother before becoming a vital part of the King's slimmed-down working monarchy. The princess carried out nearly 400 official engagements in 2024 – the most of any member of the royal family – despite it being the year she was rushed to intensive care, spending five nights in hospital after she was believed to have been struck by a horse. Last week, it was revealed that Anne had been honoured ahead of her 75th birthday with a commemorative coin released by the Royal Mint to celebrate her "remarkable lifetime of service" to the Firm. The first ever official UK coin to honour the Princess Royal has been dubbed the "Anne-iversary £5 coin", and has been personally approved by the Princess. The coin features a portrait of King Charles ' sister wearing the Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara with her hair swept up in her signature style. The design is framed with the inscription 'The Princess Royal – Celebrating 75 Years – Duty and Devotion' in tribute to Anne's unwavering dedication to her royal duties over the decades. To the right of the princess's portrait is a depiction of her official coat of arms, and on the obverse is the King, who gave the creation its final sign-off in honour of his sister.
