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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Democrat congressman Mondaire Jones says Meghan Markle is ‘bringing down an empire’ with her bombshell Oprah interview
A US Congressman has hailed Meghan Markle for 'bringing down an empire' with her bombshell Oprah interview. Democrat Mondaire Jones tweeted: 'Meghan Markle is bringing down an entire empire tonight, and I'm here for it.' Last night, the 39-year-old American who married Prince Harry made a series of sensational claims about the British royals, including that her son Archie was denied the title of prince because he is mixed-race. Jones was not alone in celebrating the interview, in which Harry claimed that the heirs to the throne, his father Charles and brother William, were 'trapped' by the monarchy. Meghan McCain, daughter of late Republican statesman, tweeted: 'Monarchy has been an archaic and toxic concept since 1776.' Democrat Congressman Mondaire Jones claimed that Meghan Markle brought down 'an entire empire' last night in her interview with Oprah (pictured: Jones, left, the Queen with Meghan in July 2018) The Duke and … [Read more...] about Democrat congressman Mondaire Jones says Meghan Markle is ‘bringing down an empire’ with her bombshell Oprah interview
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
Newaygo High School evacuated as boy, 16, detonates homemade explosive injuring himself and 3 others
A SCHOOL had to be evacuated after a boy, 16, detonated a homemade explosive injuring himself and three others. Students and staff of Newaygo High School had to evacuate after the homemade device exploded inside a classroom on Monday morning. According to Michigan State Police a student brought the device to school and accidentally detonated it. The school was immediately evacuated, and students were transferred to the bus garage. The school went into lockdown until police ensured that there were no further threats to students. Investigators told Fox 17 it does not appear the student had malicious intent in bringing the device to school, calling it a "severe lack of judgement." Michigan State Police said the 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital for moderate-severe injuries along with four others who suffered minor injuries and were transported to the hospital by their parents. The teacher went to the hospital as well to get checked out. The investigation … [Read more...] about Newaygo High School evacuated as boy, 16, detonates homemade explosive injuring himself and 3 others
Germany to get a lobby register
The heart of every democracy is its parliament. It is the place where bills are negotiated and passed into law, and elected representatives exchange views and debate. Yet it is also where the representatives of interest groups from business and society promote their affairs — in other words, where lobbying takes place . Lobbying belongs to every democratic process. The political realm needs the expertise of economic associations, professional unions, nongovernmental organizations and religious groups for the legislative process. This should not be an opaque backroom activity, the parties in Germany's governing coalition have decided. After long-running disagreement, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), and the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) have agreed to establish a transparency register , also known as a lobby registry. However, disagreement remains as to how extensive the register … [Read more...] about Germany to get a lobby register