We have a lot to talk about today. The last few weeks have been banana pancakes re: the royals, so I feel like I've been saying that a lot. But it's still true! So let's go. On Thursday evening, James Corden aired his LA interview with Prince Harry on his late night talk show. You … Continue reading Prince Harry rode around on a double decker bus with James Corden
Month: February 2021
Let’s talk about Harry and Meghan’s 22-second Spotify cameo
On Monday, Spotify streamed a glossy, star-studded promotional video on Youtube. It included cameos from people and acts associated with the music and podcast streaming giant. One of those cameos wasPrince Harry and Meghan Markle. Given that the Spotify Stream On event lasted for an hour and 40 minutes, and that Harry and Meghan were … Continue reading Let’s talk about Harry and Meghan’s 22-second Spotify cameo
Harry and Meghan Q&A Session!
Any insight into why H&M don't see value in keeping family squabbles private? Aren't they doing what M's dad did--selling family relationship to press? I think this goes back to a point that was argued in Meghan's privacy trial over the letter to her father that Associated Newspapers bought and published. It was claimed by … Continue reading Harry and Meghan Q&A Session!
Weekly Royal Roundup
Here's a brief update on the world of the royals from the past week. Prince Philip remains hospitalized He is expected to remain in hospital for rest and observation until the beginning of next week. It was just announced (in the last hour at the time of me writing this) that Prince Charles has gone … Continue reading Weekly Royal Roundup
Breaking: Harry and Meghan are officially out of the royal family, have been stripped of patronages
It's official. This morning (afternoon London time), Buckingham Palace released the following statement on Harry and Meghan's status as working members of the British Royal Family: Harry and Meghan's people were quick to put out a statement that was, in diplomatic terms, "a bit sharp": The patronages lost by either or both Harry and Meghan … Continue reading Breaking: Harry and Meghan are officially out of the royal family, have been stripped of patronages
Prince Philip hospitalized
On Wednesday, February 17, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth, had been admitted to hospital the previous evening, Tuesday, February 16. The full press release is below: Shortly after the release of the press statement from the palace, "sources" gave some more information on Prince Philip's condition. … Continue reading Prince Philip hospitalized
Legal Deep Dive: Meghan’s Privacy Win vs Associated Newspapers
I'm not going to lie to you. When I found out via Twitter on Thursday afternoon that Meghan's request for a summary judgment against Associated Newspapers had been granted, I gasped. Out loud. At my work. I was absolutely sure that the case would go to a full trial, though I didn't know who would … Continue reading Legal Deep Dive: Meghan’s Privacy Win vs Associated Newspapers
Weekly Royal Roundup
SO MUCH NEWS THIS WEEK. Princess Eugenie had a baby! He's a boy and he doesn't have a name yet. Everyone is healthy and at home. The most fun and weird bit of news about this is the rumour that they are going give him the middle name Stamp. Stamp Brooksbank was an ancestor of … Continue reading Weekly Royal Roundup
Breaking: Meghan’s pregnant!
A short time ago this afternoon (Sunday, February 14), Harry and Meghan's press office announced that Meghan is pregnant. The photo that was released along with the announcement is below: This will be the couple's second baby and very happy news after Meghan's announcement of her miscarriage last year, as she wrote about in the … Continue reading Breaking: Meghan’s pregnant!
Breaking: Princess Eugenie had her baby!
Fresh from the Buckingham Palace press office: Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie was safely delivered of a son today, 9th February 2021, at 0855hrs at The Portland Hospital. Jack Brooksbank was present. The baby weighs 8lbs 1oz. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, Sarah, Duchess of York, and Mr and Mrs … Continue reading Breaking: Princess Eugenie had her baby!