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Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Harry and Meghan in royal breach as 'cash for access' scandal plunges relations with King Charles to new low
Prince Harry's fractured relationship with his family could be set to worsen over what appears to be a breach to the agreement he made with the British Royals when he stepped away from his official duties. Ever since the Duke of Sussex, 40, and wife Meghan Markle, 43, left the UK for America in 2020, tensions between Harry and the rest of his family have been rising. Before making the move, it was said that the family reached an agreement known as the Sandringham Agreement, which contained a slew of requirements for Harry and Meghan to follow. Amongst the guidelines for the couple was that they would retain their Royal Highness style, but would not use it, and that they would no longer be considered working royals. However, one of those rules looks to have been broken, as the website for a new initiative that Prince Harry is involved in has seemingly referred to him as a royal... which is a big no-no under the Sandringham Agreement. Prince Harry appeared in Las Vegas on Tuesday to announce his backing of The Diana Award's new Pledge of Invest initiative. While asking for donations on its site, The Diana Award offered a selection of rewards for companies who decide to contribute - one of which included a ticket to what they called a 'royal gala.' But to snag an invite to the 'royal gala,' attendees would have to fork over hundreds of thousands of dollars, as it is only being offered to companies that agree to donate $260,000 plus a year - in an apparent 'cash for access' exchange. When the Duke of Sussex, 40, and wife Meghan Markle, 43, left the UK for America in 2020, it was said that the family reached an agreement known as the Sandringham Agreement Amongst the new guidelines for the couple was that they would retain their Royal Highness style, but would not use it, and that they would no longer be considered working royals There are no further details about who might be among the hosts at the 'royal gala,' but a photo of Prince Harry has been strategically placed right above the blurb. The Diana Award's initiative is described as 'exclusive opportunity for forward-thinking businesses like yours to make a strategic, measurable, and high-impact investment in the future of youth leadership.' Prince Harry sat down to discuss the initiative with the chief executive of The Diana Award, as well as two of the holders of award on Tuesday. 'In partnership with The Diana Award, he is helping bridge business investment and youth development, championing a vision where innovation, equity and service unite - not only to address today's workforce challenges, but to unlock the full potential of the next generation of leaders,' reads a press release. 'In doing so, he continues the legacy of his mother, Princess Diana, whose unwavering belief in the power of young people remains at the heart of this mission.' The appearance came days after Harry participated in a bombshell BBC television interview about his hopes for a 'reconciliation' with his family. After losing the latest round in his court battle over his security, Harry said: 'This, at the heart of it, is a family dispute.' When asked if Charles had been approached to use his influence in Harry's legal problems, the duke appeared to imply the King was a hindrance, a comment likely to deepen the rift with his father and his brother, Prince William. Prince Harry appeared in Las Vegas on Tuesday to announce his backing of The Diana Award's new Pledge of Invest initiative He said: 'I've never asked him to intervene, I've asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their job.' The health of the King, who is being treated for cancer, was highlighted by his son, who said: 'And I said, life is precious. 'I don't know how much longer my father has, he, he won't speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.' Harry, who appeared emotional and close to tears through much of the interview, offered an olive branch, saying he could 'forgive my family's involvement,' naming Charles, the Prince of Wales and his stepmother, the Queen, in events since he began dating his wife Meghan in 2016. He also said information he learned during the legal process led him to discover 'some people want history to repeat itself,' in an apparent reference to the death of Diana. The duke lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK and said in the TV interview that he 'can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK.' He failed in his appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hypocrite Meghan CAUGHT OUT playing major power game – she knows exactly what she's doing
ROYAL experts have said Meghan Markle has been caught out playing a power game after she was caught calling herself 'Her Royal Highness'. Meghan was caught using the royal title in a recent podcast interview, which showed an image of a gift basket the Duchess sent to Kern Lima a year ago. 4 Royal experts reveal Meghan Markle has been caught out playing a power game Credit: Alamy 4 Meghan recently gave her first podcast interview when it was revealed she was using the royal title Credit: Instagram 4 She sent a gift basket to a friend which was signed with the title Credit: The Jamie Kern Lima Show The present was filled with ice cream and jam and came with a note on monogrammed paper, signed: "With the compliments of HRH the Duchess of Sussex." Both Meghan and Harry agreed not to use their HRH title at the Sandringham Agreement five years ago amid fears they would use their royal titles to make money after leaving the working royal family. Sources have said that while Meghan and Harry do still have their titles, they agreed not to use them for "commercial purposes". The source said the note was a "personal gift" but the couple don't publicly use HRH. However, The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson has said she was 'caught out' by the inclusion of the picture. He said: "She's kind of almost been caught out because I have a theory on this that maybe she hadn't seen the edit or she wasn't aware this picture was going to be shown or maybe her staff didn't realise the gravity or we'd end up talking about it lots. "Is there a danger that it could be, and we don't know, but I'm just guessing, that if she's sending cards to friends, private gifts with HRH, Duchess of Sussex, there are also emails or contacts that we don't see publicly, she could be speaking to Netflix bosses, Spotify bosses using this title." Public Relations Consultant Mark Borkowski also agreed the image caught Meghan out for using the title for leverage. He said: "It's clearly social capital. I mean, I think that I'm sure her PA uses it to ensure that she gets that top table at a restaurant." He went on to add: "Of course it adds weight and she knows it adds weight. And it gives that sort of subliminal aura that she still has links with the British Royal Family, which is a very, very, very powerful brand globally, particularly in America. Meghan Markle risks breaking 'Megxit' agreement with late Queen after 'offensive' revelation in new podcast "And the fact is, if you are disconnected from that, of course, you lose your social capital, you lose your weight in terms of sort of some of these deals that she's trying to do. "I'm sure she is using that, when it's important, when she has to land something to remind the people the power that she possibly has. "This is a power game. And no more than in America where that status is so important because without that status, she's just another sort of B-lister in a continent absolutely populated with celebrities." Vanity Fair's Royal Correspondent Katie Nicholl admitted Meghan using the name even in private was 'murky territory' and hypocritical. Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan. – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan. Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship. Katie explained: "I think it just poses a bit of a hypocrisy element... you've attacked this institution many, many times, most recently in a podcast, which we've just heard this week. And yet you want to retain all of the perks and privileges of being in that institution. "Which is, of course, the titles, because I suppose if they are just Harry and Meghan Sussex, because that is her name, you know, she's right to say she's not a Markle anymore. "When you marry, you know, most people take their husband's name and that's what she's done. But she doesn't need to be using the HRH title. "She doesn't really need to be using the Duchess of Sussex. But of course, that sets her aside from everyone else, including A-list Hollywood celebrities." Name Game It's not the first time Meghan has raised eyebrows with the use of the royal title. Earlier this month she shared on Instagram a message from Ukraine's Vice President addressing her as 'Your Royal Highness'. It came after she insisted her surname is now Sussex while correcting her actor friend Mindy Kaling in her Netflix show. During the podcast, MEghan, 43, admitted she had no plans of realising a tell-all memoir like her husband. "I've got a lot more life to live before I'm there," she said.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hypocrite Meghan CAUGHT OUT playing major power game – she knows exactly what she's doing
Leanne Hall, Fabulous Digital Writer Published: Invalid Date, ROYAL experts have said Meghan Markle has been caught out playing a power game after she was caught calling herself 'Her Royal Highness'. Meghan was caught using the royal title in a recent podcast interview, which showed an image of a gift basket the Duchess sent to Kern Lima a year ago. 4 4 The present was filled with ice cream and jam and came with a note on monogrammed paper, signed: "With the compliments of HRH the Duchess of Sussex." Both Meghan and Harry agreed not to use their HRH title at the Sandringham Agreement five years ago amid fears they would use their royal titles to make money after leaving the working royal family. Sources have said that while Meghan and Harry do still have their title s, they agreed not to use them for "commercial purposes". The source said the note was a "personal gift" but the couple don't publicly use HRH. However, The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson has said she was 'caught out' by the inclusion of the picture. He said: "She's kind of almost been caught out because I have a theory on this that maybe she hadn't seen the edit or she wasn't aware this picture was going to be shown or maybe her staff didn't realise the gravity or we'd end up talking about it lots. "Is there a danger that it could be, and we don't know, but I'm just guessing, that if she's sending cards to friends, private gifts with HRH, Duchess of Sussex, there are also emails or contacts that we don't see publicly, she could be speaking to Netflix bosses, Spotify bosses using this title." Public Relations Consultant Mark Borkowski also agreed the image caught Meghan out for using the title for leverage. He said: "It's clearly social capital. I mean, I think that I'm sure her PA uses it to ensure that she gets that top table at a restaurant." He went on to add: "Of course it adds weight and she knows it adds weight. And it gives that sort of subliminal aura that she still has links with the British Royal Family, which is a very, very, very powerful brand globally, particularly in America. Meghan Markle risks breaking 'Megxit' agreement with late Queen after 'offensive' revelation in new podcast "And the fact is, if you are disconnected from that, of course, you lose your social capital, you lose your weight in terms of sort of some of these deals that she's trying to do. "I'm sure she is using that, when it's important, when she has to land something to remind the people the power that she possibly has. "This is a power game. And no more than in America where that status is so important because without that status, she's just another sort of B-lister in a continent absolutely populated with celebrities." Vanity Fair's Royal Correspondent Katie Nicholl admitted Meghan using the name even in private was 'murky territory' and hypocritical. THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan. Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship. Katie explained: "I think it just poses a bit of a hypocrisy element... you've attacked this institution many, many times, most recently in a podcast, which we've just heard this week. And yet you want to retain all of the perks and privileges of being in that institution. "Which is, of course, the titles, because I suppose if they are just Harry and Meghan Sussex, because that is her name, you know, she's right to say she's not a Markle anymore. "When you marry, you know, most people take their husband's name and that's what she's done. But she doesn't need to be using the HRH title. "She doesn't really need to be using the Duchess of Sussex. But of course, that sets her aside from everyone else, including A-list Hollywood celebrities." Name Game It's not the first time Meghan has raised eyebrows with the use of the royal title. It came after she insisted her surname is now Sussex while correcting her actor friend Mindy Kaling in her Netflix show. During the podcast, MEghan, 43, admitted she had no plans of realising a tell-all memoir like her husband. "I've got a lot more life to live before I'm there," she said. 4
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hypocrite Meghan CAUGHT OUT playing major power game – she knows exactly what she's doing
ROYAL experts have said Meghan Markle has been caught out playing a power game after she was caught calling herself 'Her Royal Highness'. Meghan was caught using the Advertisement 4 Royal experts reveal Meghan Markle has been caught out playing a power game Credit: Alamy 4 Meghan recently gave her first podcast interview when it was revealed she was using the royal title Credit: Instagram 4 She sent a gift basket to a friend which was signed with the title Credit: The Jamie Kern Lima Show The present was filled with ice cream and jam and came with a note on monogrammed paper, signed: "With the compliments of HRH the Both Meghan and Harry agreed not to use their HRH title at the Sandringham Agreement five years ago amid fears they would use their royal titles to make money after leaving the working royal family. Sources have said that while The source said the note was a "personal gift" but the couple don't publicly use HRH. Advertisement READ MORE ON MEGHAN MARKLE However, The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson has said she was 'caught out' by the inclusion of the picture. He said: "She's kind of almost been caught out because I have a theory on this that maybe she hadn't seen the edit or she wasn't aware this picture was going to be shown or maybe her staff didn't realise the gravity or we'd end up talking about it lots. "Is there a danger that it could be, and we don't know, but I'm just guessing, that if she's sending cards to friends, private gifts with HRH, Duchess of Sussex, there are also emails or contacts that we don't see publicly, she could be speaking to Netflix bosses, Spotify bosses using this title." Public Relations Consultant Mark Borkowski also agreed the image caught Meghan out for using the title for leverage. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous He said: "It's clearly social capital. I mean, I think that I'm sure her PA uses it to ensure that she gets that top table at a restaurant." He went on to add: "Of course it adds weight and she knows it adds weight. And it gives that sort of subliminal aura that she still has links with the British Royal Family, which is a very, very, very powerful brand globally, particularly in America. Meghan Markle risks breaking 'Megxit' agreement with late Queen after 'offensive' revelation in new podcast "And the fact is, if you are disconnected from that, of course, you lose your social capital, you lose your weight in terms of sort of some of these deals that she's trying to do. "I'm sure she is using that, when it's important, when she has to land something to remind the people the power that she possibly has. Advertisement "This is a power game. And no more than in America where that status is so important because without that status, she's just another sort of B-lister in a continent absolutely populated with celebrities." Vanity Fair's Royal Correspondent Katie Nicholl admitted Meghan using the name even in private was 'murky territory' and hypocritical. Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan . Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship. Katie explained: "I think it just poses a bit of a hypocrisy element... you've attacked this institution many, many times, most recently in a podcast, which we've just heard this week. And yet you want to retain all of the perks and privileges of being in that institution. "Which is, of course, the titles, because I suppose if they are just Harry and Meghan Sussex, because that is her name, you know, she's right to say she's not a Markle anymore. Advertisement "When you marry, you know, most people take their husband's name and that's what she's done. But she doesn't need to be using the HRH title. "She doesn't really need to be using the Duchess of Sussex. But of course, that sets her aside from everyone else, including A-list Hollywood celebrities." Name Game It's not the first time Meghan has raised eyebrows with the use of the royal title. Earlier this month she shared on Instagram a message from Ukraine 's Vice President addressing her as 'Your Royal Highness'. Advertisement It came after During the podcast, MEghan, 43, admitted she had no plans of realising a tell-all memoir like her husband. "I've got a lot more life to live before I'm there," she said. 4 Prince Harry and Meghan swore to not use the title after leaving the royal family Credit: The Mega Agency Advertisement
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meghan Markle's use of ‘HRH' sparks new royal feud as Prince William plans to revoke titles when he becomes king: Report
A fresh royal showdown may be looming as Prince William reportedly plans to permanently strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their 'HRH' (His or Her Royal Highness) styles once he ascends to the throne, a move insiders say reflects his growing frustration with the Sussexes' continued ties to royal status. According to a Daily Beast report published Tuesday, William was incensed after Meghan used the 'HRH' style in a personal note accompanying a gift basket, and after a Ukrainian official publicly addressed her as 'Your Royal Highness' in a letter she later shared online. Though Meghan and Harry agreed not to use the style after stepping back from royal duties in 2020, they were never formally stripped of it, a distinction that now appears to be at the center of renewed controversy. The terms of their 2020 exit, known as the Sandringham Agreement, said the couple would no longer use the 'HRH' designation 'as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.' But Meghan's recent correspondence appears to have tested that boundary. One former courtier told The Daily Beast the Sussexes' interpretation of the agreement is 'complete rubbish,' adding, 'They had agreed not to use the HRH titles at all, ever, in any capacity.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo While King Charles has reportedly opted for a softer approach, sources say Prince William is less forgiving. 'He loathes and despises Harry and Meghan with every bone in his body,' the source claimed. 'There is no way King William will stand for this. The titles will simply be removed when he is king. A way will be found.' The issue also reignites questions of royal precedent. In modern times, only three royals have lost their 'HRH' styles: Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson after divorcing royal spouses, and Prince Andrew after his scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein. Whether a future King William could legally strip Harry and Meghan of their HRH status remains uncertain. However, former UK minister Norman Baker told The Daily Beast that the HRH style is ultimately a gift of the monarch. 'The law is not clear,' he said, 'but I have little doubt that... the monarch could remove the HRH title. It would basically be the equivalent to an executive order in the US.' So far, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, and reps for the Sussexes have not commented.
