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The Province
5 days ago
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- The Province
Prince Harry denies report about a bloody brawl with Prince Andrew over Meghan Markle comments
(L-R) Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York, are seated as they attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 11, 2019. Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool/AFP / Getty Images Prince Harry has staunchly denied ever getting into a heated fight with Prince Andrew over comments his uncle allegedly made about his wife, Meghan Markle. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Duke of Sussex reportedly left Andrew with a 'bloody nose' following a 'heated argument' more than a decade ago, according to an excerpt from a new book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York , according to the Daily Mail . In the tome, author Andrew Lownie alleged that Andrew called the Suits star an 'opportunist,' all 'behind Harry's back,' prompting Harry to lose it on the Duke of York. The excerpt even went further to claim that 'punches were thrown' and that Andrew emerged from the fight with blood dripping from his nose. However, the Invictus Games founder's rep denied the rowdy row happened. 'I can confirm Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have never had a physical fight, nor did Prince Andrew ever make the comments he is alleged to have made about the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry,' the spokesperson told the New York Post . Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While much of Harry's feuding with the Royal Family has been limited to his father King Charles and brother Prince William, it appears much of the family members have chosen to shut out the Sussexes, who wed in 2018 before moving to Montecito, California, two years later. RECOMMENDED VIDEO That said, Harry has been eager to try to patch things up with his estranged family, in an attempt to avoid conflicts with Harry and Meghan's events and Royal Family engagements, according to the Mail . 'Harry has shifted into a new way of thinking. The tone is now all about 'deconflicting' with his family,' a source told the outlet. 'Before that meeting between their aides in London, conflicts of interest or clashes of publicity were relished and even perhaps encouraged by the Sussexes.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More In a new move being touted as a 'significant gesture,' Harry's team drew up a 'grid' of the Sussexes' activities to share with Buckingham Palace. The olive branch has reportedly also been extended to the Prince and Princess of Wales, despite years of no communication. 'Harry still doesn't like being controlled by the Royal machinery, and that won't change,' the insider said. 'However, if the Royal Family have full sight of his movements they can at least plan accordingly.'
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
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- Toronto Sun
Prince Harry denies report about a bloody brawl with Prince Andrew over Meghan Markle comments
(L-R) Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York, are seated as they attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 11, 2019. Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool/AFP / Getty Images Prince Harry has staunchly denied ever getting into a heated fight with Prince Andrew over comments his uncle allegedly made about his wife, Meghan Markle. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Duke of Sussex reportedly left Andrew with a 'bloody nose' following a 'heated argument' more than a decade ago, according to an excerpt from a new book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York , according to the Daily Mail . In the tome, author Andrew Lownie alleged that Andrew called the Suits star an 'opportunist,' all 'behind Harry's back,' prompting Harry to lose it on the Duke of York. The excerpt even went further to claim that 'punches were thrown' and that Andrew emerged from the fight with blood dripping from his nose. However, the Invictus Games founder's rep denied the rowdy row happened. 'I can confirm Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have never had a physical fight, nor did Prince Andrew ever make the comments he is alleged to have made about the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry,' the spokesperson told the New York Post . Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While much of Harry's feuding with the Royal Family has been limited to his father King Charles and brother Prince William, it appears much of the family members have chosen to shut out the Sussexes, who wed in 2018 before moving to Montecito, California, two years later. RECOMMENDED VIDEO That said, Harry has been eager to try to patch things up with his estranged family, in an attempt to avoid conflicts with Harry and Meghan's events and Royal Family engagements, according to the Mail . 'Harry has shifted into a new way of thinking. The tone is now all about 'deconflicting' with his family,' a source told the outlet. 'Before that meeting between their aides in London, conflicts of interest or clashes of publicity were relished and even perhaps encouraged by the Sussexes.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More In a new move being touted as a 'significant gesture,' Harry's team drew up a 'grid' of the Sussexes' activities to share with Buckingham Palace. The olive branch has reportedly also been extended to the Prince and Princess of Wales, despite years of no communication. 'Harry still doesn't like being controlled by the Royal machinery, and that won't change,' the insider said. 'However, if the Royal Family have full sight of his movements they can at least plan accordingly.' Columnists Wrestling Opinion World Wrestling
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Is the Sussexes' ‘hand of friendship' really an attempt to force a wedge between Charles and William?
While Harry 'love-bombs' his father - let's not forget it has been his older brother who has consistently made big gestures MATT WILKINSON Is the Sussexes' 'hand of friendship' really an attempt to force a wedge between Charles and William? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHILE all eyes were on Harry and the King's spin doctors together having fun in the sun, it's more revealing to see who wasn't there. The King's director of communications Tobyn Andreae turned up with a bottle as a gift for Sussex aides Meredith Maines and Liam Maguire - but Prince William's communications chief Lee Thompson was not present. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 King Charles and Prince Harry's spin doctors have met in an attempt to close the rift between the royals Credit: Splash 2 Prince William's team has been left out of talks, however Credit: Reuters While offers were made and invites accepted between Montecito and Buckingham Palace there was not a seat at the members club balcony for anyone from Team William. Worse still, they had not even been invited. Harry has made it clear he wants to bond with his father again but no offers are made to William. The Sussexes appear to be offering the hand of friendship but are they actually trying to force a wedge between the King and the future King? If they can get the King onside then they can isolate William. Divide and rule. William is right to stick to his guns as he is in a better head space now, is no longer seething and has moved on - but is still waiting for Harry to apologise. While Harry 'love-bombs' his father - who has not locked the door or thrown away the key to reconciliation - let's not forget it has been his older brother who has consistently made big gestures. It was William who kindly took him and Kate out of the Royal procession at Harry and Meghan's final royal engagement, the 2020 Commonwealth Day ceremony, after learning the Sussexes had also been removed. It was William who stood shoulder to shoulder with Harry to unveil a statue of Princess Diana at Kensington Palace less than three months after the Oprah Winfrey interview. Prince Harry is totally whipped by Meghan, even the King knows it - she'll hate his reduced status now It was William who agreed to wear a morning suit at Prince Philip's funeral instead of military uniform to spare Harry's blushes. It was William who invited Harry and Meghan to join him and Kate to look at flowers left in Windsor for Queen Elizabeth II after he death in a show of unity. And it has never been William who has publicly trashed his family. The King and Prince William should hopefully see through any attempt to divide them and they must stick together. Royal happy families cannot happen if Harry tries to cut off his father from his brother and next time a bottle is handed over as a gift we hope it's cordial.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Is the Sussexes' ‘hand of friendship' really an attempt to force a wedge between Charles and William?
WHILE all eyes were on Harry and the King's spin doctors together having fun in the sun, it's more revealing to see who wasn't there. The King's director of communications Tobyn Andreae turned up with a bottle as a gift for Sussex aides Meredith Maines and Liam Maguire - but Prince William's communications chief Lee Thompson was not present. 2 King Charles and Prince Harry's spin doctors have met in an attempt to close the rift between the royals Credit: Splash 2 Prince William's team has been left out of talks, however Credit: Reuters While offers were made and invites accepted between Montecito and Worse still, they had not even been invited. Harry has made it clear he wants to bond with his father again but no offers are made to William. The Sussexes appear to be offering the hand of friendship but are they actually trying to force a wedge between the King and the future King? READ MORE ON ROYALS If they can get the King onside then they can isolate William. Divide and rule. William is right to stick to his guns as he is in a better head space now, is no longer seething and has moved on - but is still waiting for Harry to apologise. While Harry 'love-bombs' his father - who has not locked the door or thrown away the key to reconciliation - let's not forget it has been his older brother who has consistently made big gestures. Most read in Royals It was William who kindly took him and Kate out of the Royal procession at Harry and Meghan's final royal engagement, the 2020 Commonwealth Day ceremony, after learning the Sussexes had also been removed. It was William who stood shoulder to shoulder with Harry to unveil a statue of Princess Diana at Kensington Palace less than three months after the Prince Harry is totally whipped by Meghan, even the King knows it - she'll hate his reduced status now It was William who agreed to wear a morning suit at Prince Philip's funeral instead of military uniform to spare Harry's blushes. It was William who invited Harry and Meghan to join him and Kate to look at flowers left in Windsor for Queen Elizabeth II after he death in a show of unity. And it has never been William who has publicly trashed his family. The King and Prince William should hopefully see through any attempt to divide them and they must stick together. Royal happy families cannot happen if Harry tries to cut off his father from his brother and next time a bottle is handed over as a gift we hope it's cordial.
Scoop
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Selina Tusitala Marsh Appointed Inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate
Press Release – University of Auckland Notable New Zealand poet and academic Selina Tusitala Marsh ONZM, FRSNZ has been announced as the first Commonwealth Poet Laureate. The professor of English at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland is a former New Zealand Poet Laureate and award-winning writer, known for her three collections of poetry and most recently, her bestselling children's graphic memoir series Mophead. The appointment, the first in the 75-year history of the Commonwealth of Nations, will run until 31 May 2027 and involve Marsh crafting original poems for flagship Commonwealth events, including Commonwealth Day, the Commonwealth People's Forum and Ministerial and Heads of Goverment Meetings. She will also advise on the Commonwealth Foundation's creative programming – the principal agency for Commonwealth culture – and will appear in person at the Commonwealth People's Forum and Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua & Barbuda in 2026. Marsh, who is of Samoan, Tuvaluan, English, French and Scottish heritage, says she is 'deeply honoured' to accept the role. 'In Samoan, we say, O le tele o sulu e maua ai figota. 'The more torches we have, the more fish we can catch'. Poetry is our torch, illuminating paths between our diverse cultures and histories. 'The Māori proverb goes 'He toi whakairo, he mana tangata'; 'Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity.' This profound truth guides my vision for this role. Through the elevation of our creative voices, we affirm our shared humanity across the Commonwealth. 'When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Samoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told.' She remembers back to the moment in 2016 when she recited one of her poems at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in front of the late Queen Elizabeth II and other dignitaries. 'Her Majesty charged me with fostering unity through verse, and I felt the weight and wonder of words that bridge worlds. Today, I accept this torch with alofa (love) and renewed commitment to amplify the voices that heal, challenge, and unite our Commonwealth family. Together, we will kindle more torches, casting light on the stories that connect us all, celebrating the artistic excellence that affirms our collective human dignity.' University of Auckland Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater is delighted to see one of the University's staff honoured in such a significant way. 'Selina is an absolute treasure in the University of Auckland community. She gives so generously of her creativity and time, both on Campus and in the wider community. We are so lucky to work with her, and we're deeply proud she has been honoured in this way,' she says. 'She will do the University, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific proud, as well as being a vital voice for the humanities. In times of global uncertainty, it's the humanities that help us make sense of complexity, preserve culture, and imagine better futures.' Director-General of the Commonwealth Foundation Dr Anne T. Gallagher, who made the inaugural appointment, says it places creative expression at the heart of the Commonwealth's work. 'It is through poetry that we can learn best about ourselves and each other. Poetry helps us make sense of our fragile world. It is the language of love and dreams, the language of despair and desire, of protest and rebellion.' Gallagher says that at the Commonwealth, they have come to understand that poetry – and creativity in all its forms – is not an embellishment of the Commonwealth story but a catalyst for justice, understanding, and hope. 'Selina Tusitala Marsh embodies that truth. Her poetry travels effortlessly from the smallest community to the global stage: illuminating the concerns and aspirations of our 2.7 billion citizens and challenging all of us to listen more closely. There could be no finer inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate.' Selina Tusitala Marsh was the first Pacific person to earn a PhD in English from the University of Auckland. She lectures in Pacific poetry and creative writing in the University's department of English and Drama and is the co-director of the University's Centre for Arts and Social Transformation (CAST), which promotes arts-led approaches to justice, health and well-being. Marsh's three acclaimed poetry collections are Fast Talking PI, Dark Sparring and Tightrope, all published by Auckland University Press, as well as the multi-award-winning graphic memoir series Mophead, which she also illustrated. In 2019, she was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. She was New Zealand's Poet Laureate from 2017 to 2019.
