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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Historian Won't Back Down at Prince Harry Legal Threat But Makes Key Change
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Stories about Prince Harry getting into a fist fight with Prince Andrew have not been removed from a biography despite Harry saying it never happened, the author told Newsweek. Historian Andrew Lownie's new book Entitled charts the rise and fall of Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson with eye popping details about Jeffrey Epstein, mistreatment of staff and more. Yet it was a few passages about Prince Harry that wound up giving publisher William Collins, an imprint of Harper Collins, a legal headache after the book suggested Harry gave Andrew a bloody nose in a fist fight in 2013. The book also suggested Andrew said Meghan Markle was an "opportunist" and told Harry marrying her was a mistake. Meghan Markle sits with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew during the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, in London on March 11, 2019. Meghan Markle sits with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew during the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, in London on March 11, 2019. Kirsty Wigglesworth -Why It Matters Harry strongly denied the account and, as revealed by Newsweek, sent a legal letter to the Daily Mail, which serialized the book, as well as the publisher. What To Know Lownie told an upcoming episode of Newsweek's The Royal Report podcast: "Harry wasn't in my book at all. And I think when the book came in, the publisher said, maybe just out of interest, what was the relationship between Andrew and Harry? "So I went to my source and they gave me that little paragraph talking about the two altercations in 2013 and then over Megan in 2017. And I put it in and I didn't think any of us thought that it was anything but a sort of passing moment. "I mean, I don't remember the lawyers even raising it but clearly he took umbrage at the suggestion that he had defended his wife's honor and instead of just asking for a correction or anything, sent off legal letters to Harper Collins, my publishers. "I had to double down with my source and make sure it was accurate, which we believe it is. Collins have responded in a responsible way, they've added a line actually, and I recorded the line for the audiobook a couple of days ago, just saying that Harry denies these allegations. And I I hope that will be the end of it. "I mean, I don't think it's defamatory. I think it actually presents him in quite a positive light and certainly there was no desire to cause offense. It was just a sort of reflection." What Prince Harry's Camp Said After the book was serialized in the Daily Mail earlier in August, Harry's team told Newsweek: "Such are the gross inaccuracies, damaging and defamatory remarks made in the Daily Mail's story, I can confirm a legal letter from Prince Harry's counsel has been sent to the Mail." An earlier statement, also sent to Newsweek, read: "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." What Happens Next The book was released on Thursday and time will tell whether Prince Harry does file a lawsuit. Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about Charles and Queen Camilla, William and Kate, Meghan Markle and Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
Gulf Today
19-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
King Charles hosts new Canadian PM Mark Carney
King Charles has hosted Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace, as Donald Trump vows his intention to make the Commonwealth nation America's 51st state. In a possible show of support for Ottowa as it also battles a trade war initiated by Trump, Charles — who is the King of Canada — wore a red tie to the meeting in the 1844 Room of the London royal residence. As the pair met on Monday afternoon, Charles — who must avoid becoming directly involved in politics — brought up the importance of audiences between a monarch and a prime minister, telling Carney: 'I know these things are rather important.' Agreeing with the monarch, Carney — who was sworn in as PM last week and last met Charles in March 2020, while governor of the Bank of England — said they had 'much to catch up on'. The pair then sat down privately for a 30-minute meeting, with no aides in attendance, as is the custom for the King's audiences with his prime ministers. While the King has faced some pressure to issue stauncher support for Canada in the face of Trump's threats, he has given multiple possible signals of his backing for the country in recent weeks, including wearing Canadian military honours, planting a maple at Buckingham Palace, and sitting on a Canadian chair at last week's Commonwealth Service. Following the royal audience on Monday afternoon, Carney then travelled to Downing Street for a meeting with his British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer — who just last month hand-delivered a letter from Charles inviting Trump for a second state visit to the UK. Sir Keir, who has faced criticism over his failure to back Canada while visiting the White House last month, said it was 'fantastic' to have Carney in the UK so early in his tenure and that the relationship between the two countries 'has always been strong'. He added: 'Two sovereign allies with so much in common, shared history, shared values, shared King.' Sir Keir also praised Carney for helping to 'protect us against some of the economic chaos of the Conservatives' during his time at the helm of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020. Carney's visit to the UK is his first foreign trip since taking office, and follows a meeting with France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as Canada also takes part in discussions around a coalition of countries which could contribute to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Ottowa took part in a virtual meeting of world leaders hosted by Sir Keir on Saturday, focused on the so-called 'coalition of the willing', alongside Australia and New Zealand as well as European nations. At No 10, Sir Keir thanked his Canadian counterpart for his 'approach to Ukraine', saying: 'It doesn't surprise me that our two countries see this through a similar lens, with the same objectives.' The Canadian premier said his country and the UK have a 'remarkable' history built on 'shared values'. 'We're at a point in history where the world is being reordered, and your leadership, the leadership of the UK, I'll use the example ... of Ukraine, what you've been able to do with President Macron to bring together a coalition of the willing at a crucial time, I think, will be decisive, must be decisive, in coming to a lasting solution there.' Carney told Sir Keir he was 'honoured' to take part in the Saturday call as his first international engagement since taking office, Downing Street said in a readout of the meeting. Canada is facing a trade war with the US, with Donald Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium since his return to the White House, and repeatedly proposing Canada should become America's 51st state. While Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada last week, Trump's threats have served to fuel a revival in domestic support for the long-governing party ahead of the upcoming federal election, in which it had previously been headed for a near-certain defeat.
The Independent
17-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
King Charles hosts new Canadian PM Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace amid Trump's ‘51st state' threats
King Charles has hosted Canada 's new prime minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace, as Donald Trump vows his intention to make the Commonwealth nation America's 51st state. In a possible show of support for Ottowa as it also battles a trade war initiated by Mr Trump, Charles – who is the King of Canada – wore a red tie to the meeting in the 1844 Room of the London royal residence. As the pair met on Monday afternoon, Charles – who must avoid becoming directly involved in politics – brought up the importance of audiences between a monarch and a prime minister, telling Mr Carney: 'I know these things are rather important.' Agreeing with the monarch, Mr Carney – who was sworn in as PM last week and last met Charles in March 2020, while governor of the Bank of England – said they had 'much to catch up on'. The pair then sat down privately for a 30-minute meeting, with no aides in attendance, as is the custom for the King's audiences with his prime ministers. While the King has faced some pressure to issue stauncher support for Canada in the face of Mr Trump's threats, he has given multiple possible signals of his backing for the country in recent weeks, including wearing Canadian military honours, planting a maple at Buckingham Palace, and sitting on a Canadian chair at last week's Commonwealth Service. Following the royal audience on Monday afternoon, Mr Carney then travelled to Downing Street for a meeting with his British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer – who just last month hand-delivered a letter from Charles inviting Mr Trump for a second state visit to the UK. Sir Keir, who has faced criticism over his failure to back Canada while visiting the White House last month, said it was 'fantastic' to have Mr Carney in the UK so early in his tenure and that the relationship between the two countries 'has always been strong'. He added: 'Two sovereign allies with so much in common, shared history, shared values, shared King.' Sir Keir also praised Mr Carney for helping to 'protect us against some of the economic chaos of the Conservatives' during his time at the helm of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020. Mr Carney's visit to the UK is his first foreign trip since taking office, and follows a meeting with France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as Canada also takes part in discussions around a coalition of countries which could contribute to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Ottowa took part in a virtual meeting of world leaders hosted by Sir Keir on Saturday, focused on the so-called 'coalition of the willing', alongside Australia and New Zealand as well as European nations. At No 10, Sir Keir thanked his Canadian counterpart for his 'approach to Ukraine', saying: 'It doesn't surprise me that our two countries see this through a similar lens, with the same objectives.' The Canadian premier said his country and the UK have a 'remarkable' history built on 'shared values'. 'We're at a point in history where the world is being reordered, and your leadership, the leadership of the UK, I'll use the example … of Ukraine, what you've been able to do with President Macron to bring together a coalition of the willing at a crucial time, I think, will be decisive, must be decisive, in coming to a lasting solution there.' Mr Carney told Sir Keir he was 'honoured' to take part in the Saturday call as his first international engagement since taking office, Downing Street said in a readout of the meeting. Canada is facing a trade war with the US, with Donald Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium since his return to the White House, and repeatedly proposing Canada should become America's 51st state. While Mr Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada last week, Mr Trump's threats have served to fuel a revival in domestic support for the long-governing party ahead of the upcoming federal election, in which it had previously been headed for a near-certain defeat. Mr Carney has so far responded strongly to Mr Trump's threats and tariffs, which he has described as the 'greatest crisis of our lifetime', accusing the US president of wanting to 'destroy the Canadian way of life'.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
King meets Carney in symbolic support for Canada
King Charles gave a warm welcome to the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney when he visited Buckingham Palace. It was another symbolic gesture of support for Canada from a King, wearing a red tie, who has to send coded signals rather than spell things out in words, as Canada faces threats from US President Donald Trump. But the King has sought to make clear his commitment to Canada - and if it had not been for his cancer diagnosis, the BBC understands he would have travelled there for an intended visit in 2024. There are also suggestions that once Canada's election is out the way, a visit to Canada will be a priority, where he can further demonstrate his support. Canada will 'never' be part of US, says Carney in first speech as PM Canada's Carney makes statement by choosing Europe, not US, for first foreign trip King's pivotal role in Trump and Ukraine balancing act The new Canadian prime minister told the King that his Order of Canada pin had broken this morning. The King joked: "Do you want another one?" "There's much to catch up on," said the King, ushering Carney to a seat, and perhaps hoping that the broken pin was not a symbol of a Commonwealth relationship under strain. "These are important matters," said the King, ahead of a 30-minute meeting with no one else in attendance. Because the meeting with Carney is the latest moment in an intricate diplomatic balancing act for a King who is head of state of both the UK and Canada. King Charles has to show solidarity with Canada without disrupting the UK's relationship with Trump, who is antagonising Canadians with his economic threats and calls for Canada to become the US 51st state. The King also has to avoid getting directly involved in politics - and has to speak on advice of ministers. Whatever he might personally believe about Trump's comments about taking over Canada, the King has to keep his thoughts to himself. Adding to this complicated choreography is that the royals are one of the strongest cards the UK can play with President Trump. He seemed delighted by his second state visit invitation from the King. So messages from the King are sent in symbolic displays. In case anyone missed the signs over Canada, there have been multiple moments. And then some more. When the King visited aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, he appeared wearing a set of Canadian medals. The 60th anniversary of Canada's maple leaf flag might usually have passed without any royal intervention, but there was a fulsome message sent by the King, praising the "proud, resilient and compassionate country". A ceremonial sword for Canada became an event at Buckingham Palace with a formal presentation by the King. At a tree planting ceremony in Buckingham Palace, the tree chosen was a maple. And when the King sat down at the Commonwealth Service last week, it was on a Canadian chair. If any of these moments were accidental, they were not being rejected by Buckingham Palace, with royal sources emphasising the King's commitment to Canada. But there is no avoiding the tensions and contradictions in this balancing act. Emails from Canadians to the BBC's Royal Watch newsletter show that many want a much more robust defence from the King. "What a cop out! Throw Canada to the wolves. Giving us back pats for our flag's anniversary doesn't quite cut it. Here sits a monarchist who is seriously rethinking his allegiance to the crown!" emailed Brian, a Canadian military veteran. Carol in Vancouver was unhappy at the invitation from the UK for a second state visit by President Trump. "I feel ashamed for the Brits feeling they have to follow through with inviting such a boor for dinner. For the life of me I do not understand why he has this power over you," she wrote. "As a Canadian, the invitation is a slap in the face to the people of Canada. If the King is our King (as we are a Commonwealth country), and Trump is basically at war with us, how dare King Charles give him any credence?" emailed Patricia. "As a Canadian I am saddened, appalled, disgusted and angry that King Charles appears to be joining the conga line of supplicants," said Jo-Ann in Ontario. But King Charles will have to keep to the line set by ministers, and if that means maintaining good relations with Trump, he is unlikely to be saying anything more outspoken. Sign up here to get the latest royal stories and analysis straight to your inbox every week with our Royal Watch newsletter. Those outside the UK can sign up here.
BBC News
17-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
King Charles uses symbols to show support for Canada
King Charles gave a warm welcome to the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney when he visited Buckingham was another symbolic gesture of support for Canada from a King, wearing a red tie, who has to send coded signals rather than spell things out in words, as Canada faces threats from US President Donald the King has sought to make clear his commitment to Canada - and if it had not been for his cancer diagnosis, the BBC understands he would have travelled there for an intended visit in are also suggestions that once Canada's election is out the way, a visit to Canada will be a priority, where he can further demonstrate his support. The new Canadian prime minister told the King that his Order of Canada pin had broken this morning. The King joked: "Do you want another one?""There's much to catch up on," said the King, ushering Carney to a seat, and perhaps hoping that the broken pin was not a symbol of a Commonwealth relationship under strain."These are important matters," said the the meeting with Carney is the latest moment in an intricate diplomatic balancing act for a King who is head of state of both the UK and Charles has to show solidarity with Canada without disrupting the UK's relationship with Trump, who is antagonising Canadians with his economic threats and calls for Canada to become the US 51st King also has to avoid getting directly involved in politics - and has to speak on advice of ministers. Whatever he might personally believe about Trump's comments about taking over Canada, the King has to keep his thoughts to to this complicated choreography is that the royals are one of the strongest cards the UK can play with President Trump. He seemed delighted by his second state visit invitation from the messages from the King are sent in symbolic displays. In case anyone missed the signs over Canada, there have been multiple moments. And then some the King visited aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, he appeared wearing a set of Canadian 60th anniversary of Canada's maple leaf flag might usually have passed without any royal intervention, but there was a fulsome message sent by the King, praising the "proud, resilient and compassionate country".A ceremonial sword for Canada became an event at Buckingham Palace with a formal presentation by the a tree planting ceremony in Buckingham Palace, the tree chosen was a maple. And when the King sat down at the Commonwealth Service last week, it was on a Canadian any of these moments were accidental, they were not being rejected by Buckingham Palace, with royal sources emphasising the King's commitment to Canada. But there is no avoiding the tensions and contradictions in this balancing act. Emails from Canadians to the BBC's Royal Watch newsletter show that many want a much more robust defence from the King."What a cop out! Throw Canada to the wolves. Giving us back pats for our flag's anniversary doesn't quite cut it. Here sits a monarchist who is seriously rethinking his allegiance to the crown!" emailed Brian, a Canadian military in Vancouver was unhappy at the invitation from the UK for a second state visit by President Trump."I feel ashamed for the Brits feeling they have to follow through with inviting such a boor for dinner. For the life of me I do not understand why he has this power over you," she wrote."As a Canadian, the invitation is a slap in the face to the people of Canada. If the King is our King (as we are a Commonwealth country), and Trump is basically at war with us, how dare King Charles give him any credence?" emailed Patricia."As a Canadian I am saddened, appalled, disgusted and angry that King Charles appears to be joining the conga line of supplicants," said Jo-Ann in King Charles will have to keep to the line set by ministers, and if that means maintaining good relations with Trump, he is unlikely to be saying anything more outspoken. Sign up here to get the latest royal stories and analysis straight to your inbox every week with our Royal Watch newsletter. Those outside the UK can sign up here.
