Prince Harry and Meghan have given an explosive tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, opening up about racism concerns, suicidal thoughts and Royal Family rifts. The two-hour prime-time interview with the US chat host - where "no subject is off limits" - has given the couple their chance to tell their story and left many reeling from the unexpected revelations . As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex admit they walked away from life as senior royals because they felt "trapped", we look at the network of famous and influential figures they've got on speed dial now they've built a new life in the US. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris While the Royal Family remain staunchly apolitical, Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from "The Firm" has allowed them freedom to have a more friendly relationship with political movers and shakers. Advertisement Harry's past work on military issues bought him into close contact with the Bidens, … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
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Meghan and Harry interview LIVE: Updates as bombshell tell-all is broadcast in UK
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now The bombshell interview of Meghan and Harry by Oprah Winfrey is airing in the UK this evening. In the interview Meghan sensationally claims an unnamed royal was worried about Archie's skin colour before he was born - and said she was offered no support when she felt suicidal. The Duchess of Sussex made a series of allegations as she and Prince Harry's bombshell spoke to their friend and TV chat show legend Oprah - saying there were concerns within the institution about the colour of her son's skin . Meghan told the host that life in the family had taken a devastating toll on her mental health, stating: "I just didn't want to be alive anymore." Asked whether there were concerns that her child would be ''too brown'' and that would be a problem, Meghan said: "If that is the assumption you are making, that is a pretty safe one." … [Read more...] about Meghan and Harry interview LIVE: Updates as bombshell tell-all is broadcast in UK
MICHAEL RIEDEL: Britons think Harry and Meghan are brats. But we Americans adore them
To my friends in Britain: It may rankle that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have turned their back on you, opting for the blue skies of California over the grey skies at Frogmore Cottage. But you’re not their audience anymore. Harry and Meghan are playing to America now and, on that score, they’re like a popular West End musical that only becomes a smash when it plays Broadway. To begin with, they have the seal of approval from Oprah Winfrey , whose interview with them on Sunday reached over 17million viewers. Oprah is a beloved figure in this country. Think Michael Parkinson or Terry Wogan but many, many times over. She pressed Harry and Meghan on a few tough questions – but you knew she was in their corner from the moment she joined them in feeding their rescue chickens. Harry and Meghan are playing to America now and, on that score, they’re like a popular West End musical that only becomes a smash when it plays Broadway I can understand that to many … [Read more...] about MICHAEL RIEDEL: Britons think Harry and Meghan are brats. But we Americans adore them
‘Our view of the ‘Wicked Windsors’ is shaped by The Crown as Meghan channels Diana’
Even before the sensational Oprah Winfrey interview most Americans needed little persuading that there was something deeply wrong behind Harry and Meghan’s jailbreak. The view of the Windsors on this side of the pond had already been indelibly conditioned and shaped by watching The Crown. And then, in the hands of Oprah, the story moved seamlessly from the anguish of Diana as portrayed in The Crown to the anguish of Meghan in the flesh. Same family, the Wicked Windsors. Same problems. Harry, speaking of his mother, said “we felt her presence through this whole process” and it was clear that Meghan was reaching back to Diana for the basic text to frame her unforgiving account of her suffering. What do you think of the claims made by Harry and Meghan? Let us know in the comments She was everything the Windsors were not. She was the beauty and they were the beast. She was vulnerable and they were strong and cruel. She was the future and they were the stubborn … [Read more...] about ‘Our view of the ‘Wicked Windsors’ is shaped by The Crown as Meghan channels Diana’
Daytona Beach’s Bike Week attracts more than 300,000 motorcyclists – despite last rally sparking ‘260k Covid cases’
DAYTONA Beach's Bike Week is attracting more than 300,000 motorcyclists to Florida. The meeting comes after one study estimated that the last motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota , sparked 260,000 Covid cases. Bike Week began on March 5, and runs through March 14. This is the 80th anniversary event. Pictures and video show bikers living it up in the Florida city, enjoying the sunshine and showing off their motorcycles. Janet Kersey, executive vice president and COO of the Chamber of Commerce told ABC News that the event is predicted to bring around 300,000 people to Daytona Beach. The Chamber of Commerce told ABC the event is expected to bring in around $75million. Although less people were expected to attending than the usual 400,000 to 500,000 crowd that usually goes to the rally, there's fears that the event may cause a spike in Covid cases. One study from the Center for Health Economics and Policy Studies at San Diego State University estimated … [Read more...] about Daytona Beach’s Bike Week attracts more than 300,000 motorcyclists – despite last rally sparking ‘260k Covid cases’