If you're surprised to learn that I met Charles and Camilla when they were on their royal Canadian tour this past week, well, that makes two of us. Here are the details on how these events came to pass, as well as some answers to questions I've been asked about the day. I'm going to … Continue reading My brief royal encounter with Charles and Camilla
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BRF Updates: 2 Fast 2 Furious
Let's cut to the chase: British Royal Family news has been coming too fast for me to keep up. Here is a super quick rundown of the things that have happened in the Last Little While: Queen Elizabeth asked us to accept that Queen Camilla is going to happen On February 6, Queen Elizabeth became … Continue reading BRF Updates: 2 Fast 2 Furious
Harry launches public appeal to get back UK security from job he quit
The second half of December and first half of January were very quiet on the Sussex front. The only thing that had been circulating about Harry and Meghan was that they were potentially considering moving from their house in Montecito to another house close by, because their current house didn't feel homey enough. And even … Continue reading Harry launches public appeal to get back UK security from job he quit
Prince Andrew loses royal military associations as Giuffre lawsuit clears another hurdle
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
Ghislaine Maxwell Guilty
Ghislaine Maxwell, former girlfriend of convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, has been found guilty of sexual abuse and misconduct in a New York court. Maxwell was found guilty of five of the six crimes for which she was tried. The counts were as follows: GUILTY: Conspiracy to entice a minor to travel to engage in illegal … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell Guilty
Meghan Markle lobbies elected US officials, uses her royal title to do so
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
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
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
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
Weekly Royal Roundup
Welcome to September! The royal calendar is humming along again after the cursory break that members of the British Royal Family take between late July and mid-September. There are photos and events and announcements (and court cases) to get into, so let's not waste any time. Prince William announced the first Earthshot Prize finalists https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7W3K1Fe91/ … Continue reading Weekly Royal Roundup