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Irish Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Harry to be 'even angrier in new royal row' if latest move goes wrong
Prince Harry's potential new career move could ignite a fresh Royal controversy, an expert has suggested. While Meghan has been enjoying the spotlight with the launch of her As Ever business, her husband seems to have taken a more subdued role as the couple appear to be pursuing separate career paths. However, it is rumoured that this could change as Harry seeks a 'new purpose'. Reports suggest that Harry might be launching his own commercial venture in the coming months, alongside focusing on his Invictus Games Foundation. Details about the potential venture remain undisclosed and will be one of the first tasks for the Sussex's newly assembled team of advisors. However, former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond has warned that if Harry chooses to pursue a profit-making path, it could be fraught with difficulties. Speaking to the Mirror, she said: "Personally, I think this commercial route opens him up to all sorts of accusations of trading on his royal status which would make him an even angrier young man than at present. I think Harry is still trying to figure out where he goes from here. By normal standards, he's a very rich man, but life in Montecito doesn't come cheap, especially with all the security costs he deems necessary." The question arises whether Prince Harry is content with Meghan being the main earner while he focuses on their children and charity work. Some might wonder if he feels compelled to also engage in commercial activities, reports the Mirror. Prince Harry has been actively promoting his charitable endeavours in recent public appearances. He was spotted earlier this month at a Las Vegas event championing the Diana Award, and just this week, he made a surprise appearance at a travel conference in Shanghai, delivering a speech on sustainable travel as Travalyst's co-founder. Jennie commented: "There's nothing wrong with being a stay-at-home dad and using his influence to help charities around the world. He's brilliant at interacting with people and at just being Harry. He should perhaps stick to what he's born to, trained for and truly good at." Harry's visit to China coincided with his father King Charles's arrival in Canada for a significant tour, marking Harry's first time in China. However, Jennie noted: "Fortunately it seems not to have overshadowed Charles and Camilla's trip to Canada. In fact, it seems to have made very little news at all. If the idea was to garner as much publicity for the cause as possible, it would seem to have fallen rather short. "There was no advance information about it and not much of a splash when he was there. But he is clearly employed by Travalyst to make keynote speeches like this, and I'm sure he made a good job of it. The timing of the conference would have been coincidental to the King's trip to Canada, certainly not deliberate. "However, the irony of flying across the world to promote sustainable, environmentally friendly travel is hard to ignore. Surely a video speech would have been more ethical? "The same criticism could be lobbed at William flying around the world to host the Earthshot Awards but sometimes it just raises the profile in a way nothing else could. I'm not sure that Harry's presence did the same."
The Independent
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Give Meghan a break – it's little ‘cheats' that make the social whirl go round
When the Duchess of Sussex shared a picture on social media of all the wholesome vegetables that had been freshly plucked from the gardens of her Montecito mansion in California, not all of her followers were entirely convinced. The post shows the Sussexes' rescue beagle Mia poking its face into a basket laden with fresh produce, including red peppers, squash, carrots, spring onions, broccoli, sweetcorn and an assortment of herbs. The caption reads: 'The unofficial quality inspector of this morning's garden haul.' Some pointed out that the contents of Meghan 's trug had a surprising lack of mud on them, and others that some of the vegetables in her 'garden haul' weren't yet in season. This begged the question as to whether the Duchess of Sussex, who posted it on the Instagram page of her lifestyle brand As Ever, really grew them herself. One follower wrote: 'Huh. She's so good at gardening she can grow all things from all seasons at once.' Another said: "I've never seen vegetables so clean after harvesting." According to the California Farmland Trust, corn usually isn't ready until June at the earliest, so Meghan is forcing hers slightly early. Broccoli is usually picked earlier much in the year, say hardened gardeners. But hang on. Even if she has 'cheated' a little for the social media camera and popped off to the local farmer's market instead of pulling the produce straight from her own soil, she'd not be the first to do it. Who among us – including myself – hasn't hoodwinked our friends into thinking we're great gardeners, cooks, or party hosts in this way? Little white lies are what make the social whirl go round. I was once in such a heightened state of panic before a dinner party that I bought a ton of award-winning ready meals from an upmarket grocery shop in Notting Hill, and still took all the credit for it – including the luxury mashed potato I simply squeezed out of the packet. Abracadabra! The table looked fantastic when I removed all the food from the oven. My guests didn't know I was only heating it up and merely decanting it all into fancy bowls. I was trying to impress my then-partner's work colleagues while also staying cool, calm and collected, rather than stressed from cooking from scratch. I've winged it like this after I famously made courgette fritters that were described by one dinner guest as 'burnt matches'. I also never think twice before ripping the packaging off supermarket cakes and passing them off as my homemade creations at school fairs. Last Christmas, everyone came up to me saying my carrot cake was the best. I haven't gone to the extreme of posting photos of me outside Holland Park mansions claiming it's my front door, or creating video content of me in a pretend designer wardrobe with the price tags hanging at the back and clingfilm stuck to the bottom of my shoes so they don't get scuffed. But I did once buy a ready-made papier-mâché volcano from Hobbycraft for my daughter's school volcano project and showed it off as if we'd made it from scratch. I swaggered around as if I just didn't like cake or chocolate when I was on Ozempic. When my children have to grow something from seed for the classroom, I often produce a plant bought from Sainsbury's. I fluff it with the dog, too. My giant golden retriever, Muggles, will do anything for liver treats – which impresses people when they mistakenly think I've trained him meticulously. But cut to me dragging him like a deadweight towards my car when the treats have run out, and it's a very different look. For celebrities and influencers, a picture-perfect ideal is the norm on social media. I also rarely document the bad moments: the kids' meltdowns and grubby clothes covered in food debris. Instead, everything looks picture-perfect – like the duchess's vegetables. Of course, idealised representations on social media can create unrealistic expectations about life, relationships, appearances, and even gardens – and make others feel inadequate. If the content is inauthentic, it can leave a bad taste. But when Meghan's garden bounty is so delicious, who cares whether she did or didn't grow it?
Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Prince Harry to be 'even angrier' if latest move backfires warns expert
Prince Harry has been relatively quiet in recent weeks as wife Meghan Markle continues to bask in the limelight launching her As Ever business - but that could all be about to change. Prince Harry could potentially ignite a fresh Royal controversy with his prospective career shift, warns an expert. While Meghan has been enjoying the spotlight with the launch of her As Ever venture, Harry seems to have taken a more subdued role as the couple appear to be exploring separate career trajectories. However, rumours suggest that this could soon change as Harry seeks a 'new purpose'. Reports indicate that Harry might be launching his own commercial enterprise in the coming months, alongside focusing on his Invictus Games Foundation. Details about the potential venture remain under wraps, and figuring it out will be one of the first tasks for the Sussexes' newly assembled advisory team. But Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal correspondent, has warned that if Harry chooses to pursue a profit-making path, it could be fraught with challenges. Speaking to the Mirror, she said: "Personally, I think this commercial route opens him up to all sorts of accusations of trading on his royal status which would make him an even angrier young man than at present. I think Harry is still trying to figure out where he goes from here. By normal standards, he's a very rich man, but life in Montecito doesn't come cheap, especially with all the security costs he deems necessary. "So is he content for his wife to be the breadwinner while he concentrates on the children and charity work? There's nothing wrong with that but he might feel he needs to pursue commercial ventures too.", reports the Mirror. Prince Harry has been in the spotlight recently, focusing on his philanthropic efforts. This month, he was seen championing the Diana Award at an event in Las Vegas. Just this week, he made a surprise appearance at a travel conference in Shanghai, where he delivered a speech on sustainable travel through his organisation Travalyst. Jennie commented further: "There's nothing wrong with being a stay-at-home dad and using his influence to help charities around the world. He's brilliant at interacting with people and at just being Harry. He should perhaps stick to what he's born to, trained for and truly good at." Harry's journey to China was his inaugural visit and coincided with King Charles's arrival in Canada for a significant tour. However, Jennie noted: "Fortunately it seems not to have overshadowed Charles and Camilla's trip to Canada. In fact, it seems to have made very little news at all. If the idea was to garner as much publicity for the cause as possible, it would seem to have fallen rather short. "There was no advance information about it and not much of a splash when he was there. But he is clearly employed by Travalyst to make keynote speeches like this, and I'm sure he made a good job of it. The timing of the conference would have been coincidental to the King's trip to Canada, certainly not deliberate. "However, the irony of flying across the world to promote sustainable, environmentally friendly travel is hard to ignore. Surely a video speech would have been more ethical?". "The same criticism could be lobbed at William flying around the world to host the Earthshot Awards but sometimes it just raises the profile in a way nothing else could. I'm not sure that Harry's presence did the same."
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry to be 'even angrier in new royal row' if latest move goes wrong
With Meghan Markle pressing ahead with her As Ever lifestyle brand, reports have suggested Prince Harry could soon follow in her footsteps with his own commercial brand - but one expert has given him a warning Prince Harry could spark a brand new royal row with his potential new career move, according to an expert. While wife Meghan has basked in the limelight by pressing ahead with the launch of her As Ever business, the same can't be said for her husband, who appears to have taken a back seat after the couple seems to have decided to pursue different career paths. However, reports have suggested that all that could be set to change as he attempts to find a 'new purpose'. It is reported that Harry could be launching his own commercial venture in the next few months, while also concentrating on his Invictus Games Foundation. There are no details so far on what the venture could be, which will be one of the first tasks for the Sussex's newly formed team of advisors. But former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has said that if Harry wants to follow a money-making route, it could prove very tricky. She told the Mirror: "Personally, I think this commercial route opens him up to all sorts of accusations of trading on his royal status which would make him an even angrier young man than at present. I think Harry is still trying to figure out where he goes from here. By normal standards, he's a very rich man, but life in Montecito doesn't come cheap, especially with all the security costs he deems necessary. "So is he content for his wife to be the breadwinner while he concentrates on the children and charity work? There's nothing wrong with that but he might feel he needs to pursue commercial ventures too." Prince Harry's recent appearances have seen him promote his charitable and non-profit causes. Earlier this month, he appeared at an event in Las Vegas to promote the Diana Award. While earlier this week, he unexpectedly turned up at a travel conference in Shanghai and gave a speech on sustainable travel in his role as co-founder of Travalyst. And Jennie added: "There's nothing wrong with being a stay-at-home dad and using his influence to help charities around the world. He's brilliant at interacting with people and at just being Harry. He should perhaps stick to what he's born to, trained for and truly good at." Harry's trip to China marked his first visit to the country and came on the same day his estranged father King Charles landed in Canada for a historic visit. But Jennie explained: "Fortunately it seems not to have overshadowed Charles and Camilla's trip to Canada. In fact, it seems to have made very little news at all. If the idea was to garner as much publicity for the cause as possible, it would seem to have fallen rather short. "There was no advance information about it and not much of a splash when he was there. But he is clearly employed by Travalyst to make keynote speeches like this, and I'm sure he made a good job of it. The timing of the conference would have been coincidental to the King's trip to Canada, certainly not deliberate. "However, the irony of flying across the world to promote sustainable, environmentally friendly travel is hard to ignore. Surely a video speech would have been more ethical? "The same criticism could be lobbed at William flying around the world to host the Earthshot Awards but sometimes it just raises the profile in a way nothing else could. I'm not sure that Harry's presence did the same."
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Meghan Markle shares hack to get 'perfect bite' of pineapple in never-before-seen clip from panned Netflix show
Meghan Markle has shared a never-before-seen clip from her Netflix show as she 'gears up' for a second season - despite heavy criticism from fans and critics. 'With Love, Meghan' was released in March and picked up for a second series - which has finished filming and looks set to release this summer - shortly afterwards. On Friday, the Duchess of Sussex shared a short clip that 'didn't make it in' to the first eight 33-minute episodes, in which Meghan shared lifestyle tips from inside a rented $8million (£5million) mansion near the Sussexes' Montecito home. In the new video, Meghan is joined by wellness therapist Randi Karin as she explains how to properly cut a pineapple. She says: 'A trick that people do with pineapple instead of just cutting it - to make the perfect little bite you follow the wedge. 'Nature has given you all the cues on how to have a perfect taste of something.' Meghan cuts around the pattern on the outside of the pineapple, and uses the skin to pull out a chunk of the fruit. Karin then follows her lead, managing to perfect the hack. Alongside the video, Meghan said: 'There was so much goodness on Season 1 of "With Love, Meghan" that didn't make it in, there just wasn't enough time! 'This scene with sweet Randi Karin is especially fun as you think about summer entertaining tips and tricks.' Meghan also took the opportunity to tease 'all the fun to come' with her brand As Ever - which sold out earlier this year, and has yet to restock. She said: 'Great weekend to rewatch or catch up on the show as we gear up for Season 2 this summer and all the fun to come with As Ever.' News of 'With Love, Meghan' being renewed for a second season came in March, shortly after the first eight episodes of series one released on Netflix. Despite the show being largely panned by media outlets on both sides of the Atlantic, the controversy that continues to surround Meghan is said to be the reason TV bosses were convinced to renew. 'This may raise a few eyebrows but one thing which Netflix love is controversy - and this show certainly created a lot of debate,' one TV insider told the Sun. They added: 'Many were so scathing about the eight-part series that they thought there was no way it would get another season. 'But it seems the streamer is delighted with the chatter its created on both sides of the Atlantic this week.' The episodes feature Meghan inviting famous friends to a California estate where she shares cooking, gardening and hosting tips. The Duchess shared a sweet gift from her husband and children. Meghan shared a photo of a large bouquet of flowers with a special card from her family. 'Congratulations mumma!' it read. 'We love your show, and we love you.'The note was signed 'Lili, Archie and Papa'. However, the series was slammed by reviewers as 'gormless lifestyle filler' with a 'tangible desperation' following its release. Others said it shows the Duchess is 'attempting to cling to fame by any means possible', while another described how she was 'joylessly filling kids' party bags with seeds'. Guardian TV writer Stuart Heritage said the series was 'so pointless it might be the Sussexes' last TV show' and 'might also be the final thing she makes for Netflix'. The Telegraph gave the show just two stars. In a review, they said the series was an 'exercise in narcissism, filled with extravagant brunches, celebrity pals and business plugs'.
