KATE Middleton's mum Carole Middleton pulled out of a publicity drive for her business because she didn’t want to be “insensitive” to Prince Philip. After liaising with Prince William and Kate , she asked publishers of Good Housekeeping magazine not to promote her cover interview because she didn’t want to upset the royals whilst the 99-year-old remains in hospital. Carole's decision comes in the wake of mounting criticism for Harry and Meghan whose explosive tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey is scheduled to air on Sunday night in the US and Monday night in the UK. Whilst their controversial two hour TV special will be aired despite the Duke's condition, Carole refused extra promotion for her business Party Pieces following the interview which was conducted in January. The news comes as Prince Philip recovers in hospital after undergoing a "successful" operation for his pre-existing heart condition. He is undergoing testing for his pre-existing heart problem … [Read more...] about Prince Philip latest – Meghan and Harry Oprah interview will STILL air despite Duke’s heart condition surgery
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Why is the Royal Family called The Firm? Prince Philip’s powerful nickname that stuck
Meghan Markle is set to lift the lid on her decision to walk away from life as a senior royal in her upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey. The Duchess of Sussex and her husband Prince Harry filmed the tell-all several weeks ago, and it's going to debut in American on Sunday night with a UK broadcast the next day. A new teaser clip for the interview has been released showing Meghan talking to Oprah about her relationship with her inlaws. In the video, she refers to the royal family as 'The Firm' - a nickname that has often been used to suggest a darker side to the House of Windsor. Oprah asks Meghan how she felt about the Palace might feel about "hearing you speak your truth today?" Meghan responds: "I don't know how they could expect that after all of this time we would still just be silent if there is an active role that The Firm is playing in perpetuating falsehoods about us." The name was reportedly coined by Prince Philip, who is believed to have referred to … [Read more...] about Why is the Royal Family called The Firm? Prince Philip’s powerful nickname that stuck
At least 10 ex-aides of Meghan Markle and Harry ‘queuing up’ to assist bullying probe
At least 10 royal aides who worked for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are “queuing up” to assist a probe into claims Meghan bullied her staff, the Mirror can reveal. The investigation, ordered by the Queen, will examine claims Meghan “humiliated” aides, subjecting them to “emotional cruelty and manipulation”, driving out two personal assistants. After the Palace issued a statement announcing the probe on Wednesday, a trailer for Prince Harry and Meghan’s Oprah Winfrey interview was released yesterday showing the Duchess accusing the Queen and senior royals of “perpetuating” lies about them. In the theatrical 30-second clip, US chat queen Oprah, 67, asks Meghan: “How do you feel about the Palace hearing you speak your truth today?” Violins play in the background as actress Meghan, 39, replies: “I don’t know how they could expect that after all of this time, we would still just be silent if there is an active role that The Firm is playing in perpetuating falsehoods about us. … [Read more...] about At least 10 ex-aides of Meghan Markle and Harry ‘queuing up’ to assist bullying probe
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in copyright battle against small Filipino business owner over Archewell deodorant name
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are embroiled in a legal dispute with a small Filipino business owner over his Archewell deodorant name, which he says he's willing to “fight to the death” for, The Sun can report. The royals, who set up their foundation -- named after their young son Archie -- after relocating to LA from Britain last year, are disputing the use of the term 'Archewell Harvatera' with a man named Victor Martin Soriano. Cobblestone Lane LLC, which represents Harry and Meghan and is based in Beverly Hills, is pursuing legal action over the name of his brand of natural deodorants, first reported by World Trademark Review . Soriano filed in July 2020 in the Philippines, months after the royals launched their foundation in April, and has since shared his company's official theme song and choreography online. The Sun has reached out to Archewell for comment, but has not receive a response. Victor Soriano told The Sun exclusively: "If the Queen asks me to … [Read more...] about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in copyright battle against small Filipino business owner over Archewell deodorant name
Prince Philip, 99, has successful heart operation and will stay in hospital until at least the end of the week
PRINCE Philip is recovering in hospital after undergoing a "successful" operation for his pre-existing heart condition. The Duke of Edinburgh , 99, was transferred to St Bartholomew's in London on Monday where he will stay until at least the end of the week. Follow our Prince Philip live blog for the very latest on the Duke ... He is undergoing testing for his pre-existing heart problem at the hospital, which is one of the country’s leading specialist cardiac centres. Buckingham Palace confirmed today Philip, who is just three months away from his 100th birthday, had an operation and will remain in hospital for a "number of days". A statement said: "The Duke of Edinburgh yesterday underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. "His Royal Highness will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days." Prince Philip had a stent operation on his heart in 2011. The palace is not … [Read more...] about Prince Philip, 99, has successful heart operation and will stay in hospital until at least the end of the week