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Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meghan challenged over claim she was 'silenced' by Palace amid royal 'swipe'
Royal expert Robert Hardman has taken aim at Meghan Markle's long-standing belief that she was 'silenced' by the royal family, calling out her various media and business ventures that keep her in the spotlight A royal expert has hit back at Meghan Markle 's eyebrow-raising claims that she was ever 'silenced' by the Palace, claiming that we never stop hearing from her and her newest projects. Esteemed royal author Robert Hardman, who has a long history writing about the Royal Family, believes that the Duchess of Sussex was overplaying her belief that she was kept quiet during her time as a working royal, given her regular TV and social media presence. Meghan first made the declaration that she was 'silenced' by the Firm during her bombshell interview with Oprah in 2021, as she recounted her two years as a senior working royal between her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry, and stepping back from royal life in 2020. During the explosive interview, Oprah questioned if Meghan was "silent or silenced", to which Meghan replied that it was the latter. She was also quick to comment on how it was a sad irony, given she had advocated for so long that women had to use their voice. Meanwhile, just last week, Meghan also appeared on the Emma Grede podcast, where she telling said she would 'ask people to tell the truth' if she was able to rewrite her public narrative from scratch. In her 2021 Oprah interview, Meghan said she could not be expected to stay silent if 'the Firm' 'is playing a part in perpetuating falsehoods' about her and Harry. But despite her claims that she was silenced by the Firm, royal author Robert Hardman believes that even if Meghan had been instructed to be silent, both within the Firm and to the media, she never has been. Speaking candidly on True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, Hardman shared that ever since Harry and Meghan quit their roles as working royals and relocated to California in 2020, the couple have hardly kept out of the spotlight. He went on to point out the extensive range of television and PR opportunities that they have advertised since their departure from the Firm, even those that came at difficult times for the royal family at large. Hardman said: 'The idea that [Meghan] has ever been silenced, I mean, I just sort of think back to, you know, the end of 2022, just after the death of the late Queen, and within weeks we had the first trailers for the six-part Harry and Meghan [ Netflix series], and then as it all came out… followed by Harry's book and all the interviews and other stuff. I don't really feel there's been a time when we haven't been hearing from Meghan.' He further clarified that: 'If she wanted to say something, she could,' and has not truly been held back from speaking her mind on the royal family, and from advertising her own business ventures. Elsewhere in the show, royal expert Katie Nicholl commented on Meghan's newfound sense of toughness and confidence as she continues to speak her mind, which was most recently demonstrated on the Emma Grede podcast, as she spoke candidly about her business, her family and 'telling the truth'. Nicholl remarked that Meghan has been leaning into an edgier attitude, and has perhaps come to terms with the fact that she will never please everyone, choosing to embrace her nonchalant approach to popularity. Nicholl said: '[Meghan], for so long, has been painting that narrative as a victim. And I was thinking… about this sort of new direction that she's taking. She was privately, amongst the family, nicknamed Teflon because of her toughness and I think that's what we're seeing in her now.' 'I think it's almost like she's just putting up a bit of a shield, and she actually has got to the point where she doesn't care. She knows she's divisive, she courts controversy. You might love her podcast, you might hate it. She is Marmite, and I think this new direction is like, she just doesn't care.' The Royal Beat is available on True Royalty TV.
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Prince William has 'strained' relationship and 'grudge' against Prince Andrew
A royal expert claimed William wants the disgraced Duke of York to 'vanish' from the public eye. A royal expert has claimed that Prince William has a very "strained" relationship with his uncle Prince Andrew, and even holds a real "grudge" against the disgraced Duke of York. They also suggested that when Prince William eventually wears the crown, he is likely to "banish" Andrew from even family events. Andrew stepped back from official royal duties and was stripped of his 'HRH' styling back in 2019, after a car crash interview with Newsnight regarding his long-term friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, reported The Mirror. Andrew hit headlines again more recently, due to his connection with an alleged Chinese spy, which saw him "banned" from attending the House of Windsor's Christmas celebrations. But King Charles has still allowed his younger brother to attend a number of family affairs, including the Royal Family's recent Easter festivities, which sources have said is a point of contention between Charles and William. The royal expert, Hilary Fordwich, said to Fox News that during William's reign, Andrew should not expect to be invited to royal events. "Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew," the expert said, adding that he holds "a grudge against his disgraced uncle. "Andrew's future within the Royal Family is beyond bleak, since Prince William is firmly opposed to any public rehabilitation with no foreseeable path back. He wants Andrew to vanish from public view". The Mirror's Royal Editor, Russell Myers, recently echoed these sentiments on True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, remarking: "Is it a convenient truth that Andrew was going? William has no time for him. "And indeed, William was overruled by the King when he said, I mean, William was absolutely influential in banishing him at that time, when he was forced to step back from duties. But when the King decided, after the Queen's death, that he was going to be brought back into the family fold, William said absolutely not, and the King overruled him. "We have this sort of interesting power struggle going on, and I imagine you know that hopefully in a long time in the future, when William is King, he [Andrew] will be nowhere to be seen around the family." Whilst Andrew attended the Easter celebrations, William and Kate spent the holiday elsewhere with their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. A royal source told The Mirror, "William has no time for his uncle. This Easter was about spending time with his own family, but he would far prefer a situation where he doesn't have to spend time with him." King Charles may be willing to include his brother in some family events, but he is reported to be at loggerheads with Andrew over the Duke of York's refusal to vacate his 30-room mansion, Royal Lodge, after being offered a smaller home on the royal Windsor estate. The two brothers have reached something of a stalemate, with Andrew insisting he has a 75-year "cast iron lease" with the Crown Estate—not the King himself —that he signed in 2002. He's said to have told friends he "is going nowhere" and even begun managing the undertaking of much-needed renovations of the property himself in an attempt to save money, with a source explaining: "The Duke has been walking around the estate a lot recently, speaking to staff and asking for tips on managing the grounds. 'The whole place has fallen into disrepair and needs a lot of attention. He's been asking about different kinds of trees and shrubs and whether it would be possible to move or relocate certain trees. He's certainly got a spring in his step and is a lot cheerier of late, which is surprising given everything he has going on." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Prince William has 'grudge' against Prince Andrew and wants him to 'vanish'
A royal expert has claimed that Prince William has a serious 'grudge' against his uncle Prince Andrew, and would prefer the disgraced Duke of York to 'vanish' from the public eye altogether It looks like things might go from bad to worse for Prince Andrew when the time comes for Prince William to take the throne. A royal expert has claimed that the Prince of Wales has a very "strained" relationship with his uncle, the disgraced Duke of York, and even holds a real "grudge" against Andrew. The expert further claimed that, when Prince William eventually wears the crown, he is likely to "banish" Andrew from even family events. Andrew, who was known to be very close with his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, stepped back from official royal duties and was stripped of his 'HRH' styling back in 2019, after a car crash interview with Newsnight regarding his long-term friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. More recently, Andrew has generated more negative headlines for the Royal Family due to his connection with an alleged Chinese spy, a revelation that saw him "banned" from attending the House of Windsor's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. However, King Charles has still allowed his younger brother to attend a number of family events, including the Royal Family's recent Easter festivities, which sources have said is a point of contention between Charles and the heir to the throne. The royal expert, Hilary Fordwich, said to Fox News that during William's reign, Andrew should not expect to be invited to events like this. "Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew," the expert said, adding that he holds "a grudge against his disgraced uncle. Andrew's future within the Royal Family is beyond bleak, since Prince William is firmly opposed to any public rehabilitation with no foreseeable path back. He wants Andrew to vanish from public view". The Mirror's Royal Editor, Russell Myers, recently echoed these sentiments on True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, remarking: "Is it a convenient truth that Andrew was going? William has no time for him. "And indeed, William was overruled by the King when he said, I mean, William was absolutely influential in banishing him at that time, when he was forced to step back from duties. But when the King decided, after the Queen's death, that he was going to be brought back into the family fold, William said absolutely not, and the King overruled him. "We have this sort of interesting power struggle going on, and I imagine you know that hopefully in a long time in the future, when William is King, he [Andrew] will be nowhere to be seen around the family." Whilst Andrew attended the Easter celebrations, William and Kate spent the holiday elsewhere with their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. A royal source told The Mirror, "William has no time for his uncle. This Easter was about spending time with his own family, but he would far prefer a situation where he doesn't have to spend time with him." King Charles may be willing to include his brother in some family events, but he is reported to be at loggerheads with Andrew over the Duke of York's refusal to vacate his 30-room mansion, Royal Lodge, after being offered a smaller home on the royal Windsor estate. The two brothers have reached something of a stalemate, with Andrew insisting he has a 75-year "cast iron lease" with the Crown Estate—not the King himself —that he signed in 2002. He's said to have told friends he "is going nowhere" and even begun managing the undertaking of much-needed renovations of the property himself in an attempt to save money, with a source explaining: "The Duke has been walking around the estate a lot recently, speaking to staff and asking for tips on managing the grounds. 'The whole place has fallen into disrepair and needs a lot of attention. He's been asking about different kinds of trees and shrubs and whether it would be possible to move or relocate certain trees. He's certainly got a spring in his step and is a lot cheerier of late, which is surprising given everything he has going on."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William Reportedly Wants to 'Vanish' Royal Family Member 'From Public View'
is first in line to the throne and reportedly the future monarch wants to banish a member of the royal family when he becomes king. Recently, royal experts spoke to Fox News Digital about the Prince of Wales addressing "the Andrew problem"—his uncle, , to be exact. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew,' Hilary Fordwich told the outlet, adding that he has 'a grudge against his disgraced uncle.' Fordwich continued, 'Andrew's future within the royal family is beyond bleak, since Prince William is firmly opposed to any public rehabilitation with no foreseeable path back. He wants Andrew to vanish from public view.' Between his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and the related allegations, Prince Andrew has been a recurring source of scandal for the royal family through the years. Parade reached out to the royal family for comment but did not immediately hear back. The report came on the heels of Prince William reportedly planning "radical" change for the monarchy, particularly when it comes to charity work. In the May 23 episode of The Royal Beat, a royal editor for The Times, , opened up about the Prince of Wales' different goals. The future king, 42, reportedly "wants to come away and think, 'I've made a difference there, there's money that's gone into that community centre or there's something that's happened because I went there,' rather than just showing up and shaking some hands," Mansey explained, per SheKnows. Recently, Prince William promoted the new BBC Earth docuseries Guardians, which sheds light on the crucial role park rangers play. He and his wife, , have also championed the healing power of nature,mental health awareness, supporting bereaved families, improving local communities and more. Next: Prince William Reportedly Wants to 'Vanish' Royal Family Member 'From Public View' first appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How a Prince William Monarchy Will Be a 'Radical Departure' from King Charles's Time on the Throne
When Prince William becomes King in due course, he'll be keen to do it his own way—less ribbon-cutting and more action, sources say. William may also eschew his father King Charles' 'slimmed-down monarchy,' adding other family members into the mix that weren't working royals before. The Prince of Wales is reportedly looking to increase the royal role of cousins like Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Zara Tindall when he takes the the role of a monarch remains largely the same from person to person, each King or Queen puts their own spin on the role. When Prince William becomes King someday—whenever that day may be—he is reportedly planning this 'radical departure' from the way his father King Charles has done business heretofore. Speaking on the May 23 episode of True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, royal editor for The Times Kate Mansey said that William has changes afoot when he takes on the top job, including veering away from 'shaking some hands' in favor of making a real 'difference' (via Marie Claire). 'I think what's really interesting about this is I wrote a profile about William recently, and someone very close to him was saying that this is a move away from these classic kinds of patronages where you would go and support an existing charity to actual projects,' Mansey said. William 'wants to come away and think, 'I've made a difference there, there's money that's gone into that community center or there's something that's happened because I went there,' rather than just showing up and shaking some hands,' she continued. Mansey added that this is 'quite a radical departure, really, from what the King does or what the late Queen [Elizabeth] did.' In Mansey's aforementioned piece for The Times, William Hague—who works with William at the Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife initiative—said, 'He's not one for long meetings or going around the same thing again. I've often heard him say, 'There's been too much talk about that. We need to see some action.'' In addition to steering away from 'ribbon-cutting representation' a la monarchs before him, William may also eschew Charles' famous 'slimmed-down monarchy' approach and expand his cousins' role in the royal family, namely Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Zara Tindall. 'Although Prince William still believes in a 'slimmed-down monarchy,' he is increasingly aware of the hard work of his extended family,' royal correspondent Richard Eden wrote, via Hello!. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said, via Hello!, that 'Clearly, William is doing something very right. His informal, approachable way of going about his work is resonating with the public.' 'Even the way he talks is different to previous generations,' Bond continued. 'He's well spoken, of course, but not overly posh. He dresses well, of course, but is quite often wearing jeans and trainers.' She added, 'He'll pose for selfies with the crowds—he'll even work the camera for them if they get flustered.' Bond called out praise William's mother, Princess Diana, once gave him and his natural charm, remembering that the late Princess of Wales once said, 'William's alright. The country is very lucky to have William.' 'I think she was bang on,' Bond said. Read the original article on InStyle
