Prince Andrew loses royal military associations as Giuffre lawsuit clears another hurdle

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There are some pretty big updates to the Prince Andrew-Virginia Giuffre civil lawsuit that is currently on the docket in New York, so let's take a look at what has been happening. For those of you who have been living under a rock, Virginia Giuffre is an American woman who claims that Prince Andrew sexually … Continue reading Prince Andrew loses royal military associations as Giuffre lawsuit clears another hurdle

Meghan Markle lobbies elected US officials, uses her royal title to do so

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On October 20 of this year, Meghan Markle sent a letter to the Democratic US Senate leadership, Senators Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, to lobby for the inclusion of paid family leave into legislation being proposed by Democratic President Joe Biden. You can see Meghan's letter lobbying for paid family leave in the United States … Continue reading Meghan Markle lobbies elected US officials, uses her royal title to do so

Queen Elizabeth hospitalized, “regretfully” cancels COP26 appearance

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Last Wednesday, October 20, Buckingham Palace released the following statement: “The Queen has reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days. Her Majesty is in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland, where she had been due to undertake a series of engagements … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth hospitalized, “regretfully” cancels COP26 appearance

Weekly Royal Roundup

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Welcome! Here's what members of the BRF were up to this past week. Sophie Wessex marked Menopause Awareness Week https://www.instagram.com/p/CUpgcNKDCgc/ The Cambridges highlighted World Mental Health Day https://www.instagram.com/p/CU2UJiWtWwy/ We're less than one week out from the Earthshot Prize award ceremony! This is not a drill! Earthshot also announced some of the entertainment lineup for next … Continue reading Weekly Royal Roundup

Meghan’s Mysterious Middle Eastern Diamonds: Part 2

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Why does Meghan Markle keep choosing to wear jewels of unknown and/or diplomatically fraught origin? As a refresher, I recommend you read Part 1 of this saga, involving Meghan wearing earrings gifted by Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohamad bin Salman to a state dinner in Fiji, three weeks after MBS had ordered the murder … Continue reading Meghan’s Mysterious Middle Eastern Diamonds: Part 2

Sex abuse lawsuit filed against Prince Andrew in New York

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I'm going to forego the Biweekly Royal Roundup and get right to the heart of the biggest royal story right now: Prince Andrew's legal and PR troubles. Earlier this month, Virginia Guiffre, formerly Virgina Roberts, sued Prince Andrew in the New York judicial system. The lawsuit relates to the multiple instances of sexual assault and … Continue reading Sex abuse lawsuit filed against Prince Andrew in New York