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Daily Record
21 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Prince Harry is 'out of his depth' in Hollywood and 'can't survive without Meghan'
Channel 5 documentary, Prince Harry: My Terrible Year, delves into the Duke of Sussex's year in 2025, where he has faced a number of setbacks including his Netflix deal Prince Harry might struggle to make it in Hollywood without Meghan Markle by his side, according to industry insiders. A fresh Channel 5 documentary titled Prince Harry: My Terrible Year examines the couple's challenging 2025, which has seen them hit with a string of setbacks regarding their Netflix partnerships. With reports surfacing that their whopping $100million Netflix contract won't be extended due to disappointing programme performance and viewing figures, specialists suggest Meghan is better positioned to recover from these professional blows than Harry. Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers commented: "We had Heart of Invictus and the Polo series, and then we had Changemakers, and the figures across the three series were pretty abysmal," particularly when compared to their explosive tell-all documentary which smashed Netflix viewing records. Harry's Invictus documentary reportedly managed to attract just 300,000 viewers, whilst Meghan's lifestyle programme With Love, Meghan garnered mixed critical reception but secured stronger audience numbers and earned a second series commission, reports the Express. PR Week UK Editor John Harrington observed: "They were seen as having these incredible opportunities such as this Netflix deal, but it looks like they've wasted them, they haven't amounted to much, and people are starting to see there isn't a lot of substance to them." Tom Quinn, author of Yes Ma'am, The Secret Lives of Royal Servants, concurred with John's sentiments, remarking: "Meghan and Harry really aren't making a success and it is because they think they're really talented, when actually they're not, one is an actress and one is an ex-royal, they're not directors or producers." Meghan has been dubbed the "more resilient" of the two, her early start in the acting world credited for her toughness. Journalist Bidisha Mamata observed: "There is a difference in this couple's central levels of resilience, Meghan Markle grew up without any privilege whatsoever, she was a jobbing actress, she had to work in this very cutthroat and sleazy industry which could be very fair. "Meghan will be fine, I think she will cut ten or 20 deals and make one of them stick. Prince Harry doesn't have his wife's resilience or her level of attack, or her idea of 'if this doesn't work, I'll try another thing', he doesn't have her ability of going to the boardroom and saying 'here's 20 other things we could have a go at'." The documentary also mentioned that despite facing numerous harsh setbacks, Meghan simply "kicks on to the next one" and is considered "more of a hustler than Harry", who finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Harrington summed up: "She has got more skills to deal with the post royal life and a lot of these things come easily to her than Harry, who has never needed to develop these skills because of the royals." These comments from Royal insiders are likely to be a significant blow to Harry, who has previously expressed his wish to mend fences with his brother William and father King Charles, both of whom appear reluctant to rekindle their relationship with him.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Prince Harry urged to ‘stick a pin in his ego' to mend rift with King Charles and Prince William
Prince Harry has been urged to put pride aside and 'stick a pin in his ego' if he hopes to repair his fractured relationship with King Charles and Prince William, an Express UK report stated. The advice came from psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell in the Channel 5 documentary Prince Harry: My Terrible Year, which examines the Duke of Sussex's turbulent recent history and his hopes for rebuilding family ties. Prince Harry's estrangement, according to the Express, dates back to 2020 when he and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals. (REUTERS) Also read: Prince Harry 'punched Andrew in the face' in shocking Royal Family fight, new book claims Years-long rift between Prince Harry and the royal fold Prince Harry's estrangement, according to the Express, dates back to 2020 when he and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals. Speaking to the BBC earlier this year, Harry admitted to 'many disagreements' with his family but said he had 'forgiven' them and is ready for reconciliation. The report quoted Harry as saying he would love to reconcile with his family, and fighting was pointless. 'Life is precious,' he was quoted and added that his security arrangements were always the bone of contention. Also read: Prince Harry admits he wants to reconcile with King Charles, takes dig at Prince William for 'Spare' memoir fallout What experts advice Prince Harry Turrell said during the program that reconciliation between Prince Harry and King Charles was 'absolutely possible' but required accountability from all parties. She advised Prince Harry needed to 'stick a pin in his ego' and focus on being in a relationship and not on being in the right. 'There needs to be forgiveness on both sides,' Turell said. Turrell stated that any 'annus horribilis' could have lasting effects and urged Harry to practice self-care, compassion, and deliberate measures to make repairs. According to the Express report, the documentary noted Prince Harry's symbolic trip to Angola, where he retraced Princess Diana's iconic walk through a minefield, was a gesture that could help thaw relations. The report quoted historian Tessa Dunlop as saying that the public interest in Prince Harry is strong and that if one thing is worse than writing and talking about the Duke of Sussex is them going silent. 'Maybe he can find a new mission,' Dunlop said. Trust issues between Prince Harry and royal fold Ailsa Anderson, who served as press secretary for Queen Elizabeth II, adopted a relatively cautious tone. She called Prince Harry's tell-all interviews "too impulsive" and expressed concern over candid comments on King Charles' health and family feud. 'The royal family have a really fantastic team of advisers and diplomats which is exactly what Harry would have used,' Anderson said and added, 'If they were to welcome him back, there's the fear that private information would then be leaked. If you can't trust your family, who can you trust?' A report by the Independent revealed that Prince Harry and aides to King Charles recently had an important meeting. Prince Harry has also made overtures toward Prince William by offering to share schedule information with Kensington Palace. While these gestures may be small, they may suggest that the door still remains open to reconciliation. FAQs Q: What advice was given to Prince Harry in the new documentary? A: Psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell advised Harry to 'stick a pin in his ego' and focus on relationships over being right, stressing the need for forgiveness on both sides. Q: Why is trust seen as a major obstacle? A: Former royal press secretary Ailsa Anderson said past candid interviews may have made family members fear private matters could be leaked. Q: Has Harry made any moves toward reconciliation? A: Yes, reports claim Harry's team met with King Charles' aides, and he has offered to share his schedule with Prince William's team.
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Prince Harry: My Terrible Year: what time is it on TV?
Channel 5 has a new documentary on Prince Harry set to air today (August 9). Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Prince Harry is the subject of a new Channel 5 documentary. My Terrible Year examines his "turbulent" first half of 2025. But how can you watch the show? Prince Harry's 'turbulent' start to the year is set to be the subject of a Channel 5 documentary this weekend. It has been half a decade since the Duke of Sussex and his wife stepped down as working royals and moved to America. In the years since, he has published a tell-all memoir, had a Netflix series and remained a major public figure. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However a new documentary will explore if Prince Harry is following in his grandmother's footsteps (Queen Elizabeth II) by having his own Annus Horribilis. It was a phrase used by the former monarch to describe her experience in 1992. But what can you expect from the Channel 5 special? Here's all you need to know: What time is Prince Harry: My Terrible Year on? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle | Getty Images Channel 5's new documentary on Prince Harry is scheduled to start at 9pm tonight (August 9). It is due to run for approximately 90 minutes and Prince Harry: My Terrible Year will finish at around 10.30pm, according to the schedule. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It will be broadcast live on terrestrial TV and available on catch-up via the channel's on demand service. What to expect from Prince Harry: My Terrible Year? The preview for the special, via Radio Times , reads: 'More than five years after stepping away from royal life, Prince Harry may now be facing his own Annus Horribilis in 2025 - a term famously used by Queen Elizabeth II to describe her own tumultuous year in 1992. 'In just the first half of the year, the Duke of Sussex has weathered fierce criticism from the U.S. media, resigned from his honorary role at the charity he founded in memory of his mother, and endured pointed remarks from the American President. 'He also sparked controversy by participating in a widely criticised tell-all TV interview, in the wake of a legal defeat in the British courts. Featuring insights from royal experts, commentators, and those with experience inside palace walls, this programme examines the turbulent first half of 2025.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Prince Harry must stop being a whinging victim - one thing can save him now'
Prince Harry has seemingly suffered a number of setbacks so far in 2025 - and a former royal aide has offered him advice for the future if he's keen to reinvent himself Prince Harry has been given a blunt warning about his next move following a tumultuous 2025 by a former royal aide. The Duke of Sussex has seemingly suffered a number of setbacks this year - especially when it comes to his working life as wife, Meghan Markle, presses ahead with her own lifestyle brand. Just this week, he and others were criticised by the Charity Commission for letting a 'damaging' boardroom battle play out in the 'public eye' and harm the reputation of the charity he co-founded, Sentebale. It comes after claims Prince Harry 'admits he is still part of the Royal Family and finally sees sense'. There have also been questions over his deal with Netflix after his shows, such as Polo and Heart of Invictus, failed to bring in the same ratings as explosive docuseries, Harry & Meghan, where he railed against his royal relatives. In addition, he also lost his court battle over his security arrangements in the UK. After the judgment was delivered, he gave a bombshell interview to the BBC, claiming the decision was a "stitch-up" and revealed he was not on speaking terms with his father, King Charles. And with many wondering what Harry's next move might be, the Queen's former press secretary Ailsa Anderson offered her advice on new Channel 5 documentary, Prince Harry: My Terrible Year. She told the show he should: "Stop being the victim and start being the hero in the piece. Write your own script. I think people are just getting a little bit tired of Prince Harry talking about how the world is against him and how awful his life is." However, she did think this crossroads would be a good opportunity for Harry, and she added: "Maybe this is a semi-colon and not a full stop. And actually, he's now got time to reinvent." One thing that Harry could be on top of Harry's to-do list is a new project in southern Africa. The Charity Commission had investigated Sentebale after founders Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho stepped down as its patrons in support of a group of trustees, who resigned following a dispute with the board of trustees chairwoman, Dr Sophie Chandauka. The watchdog criticised all parties in the fallout for allowing it to play out publicly and described how all trustees contributed to a 'missed opportunity' to resolve the issues that led to the serious disagreement that risked undermining public trust in charities generally. Harry founded charity Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso to help young people and children in southern Africa, particularly those living with HIV and Aids. And after the Charity Commission's report was released, the duke's spokesperson said Harry would find alternatives to helping the children supported by Sentebale in Lesotho and Botswana. He said: 'As custodians of this once brilliant charity, Prince Seeiso, Prince Harry and the former board of trustees helped grow Sentebale from the seed of an idea to – like its namesake – a flowering force for good. 'With the original mission of Sentebale firmly in mind – and in honour of the legacy he and Prince Seeiso began – the Duke of Sussex will now focus on finding new ways to continue supporting the children of Lesotho and Botswana.' Prince Harry: My Terrible Year airs on Channel 5 tonight at 9pm.
