A publication has criticised the Duchess of Sussex once, once in her favour, after Prince Harry released a new Netflix series about Polo.
Meghan Markle has been criticised by a media publication after the new Netflix series Polo. (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been criticised by a US media publication that was once in their favour for their “tortured attempts” at becoming successful in the US.
The Cut, who once portrayed Meghan very positively in a 2022 interview with the duchess just two years after she quit life as a senior royal, have now written negatively about the mum-of-two following the launch of the couple’s latest Netflix series Polo—a five-part series that follows the lives of those who are involved in the elitist sport.
While writer Danielle Cohen for The Cut said she does not feel “compelled” to watch the show, she mentioned its number of “horrific reviews” and said it could be bound for the same fate as Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard brand, which has yet to launch its products.
Cohen wrote in an article for The Cut: “Personally, I haven’t felt compelled to watch Polo, but according to critics, it is ‘tedious,’ ‘mostly boring,’ and ‘destined to fall through the submenus into obscurity at the speed of light.’ Yikes.
“Though the couple co-produced the show, it seems to have been more of Harry’s pet project — he’s a longtime polo player and apparently ‘had a vision’ — but neither he nor his wife appear much in the series at all, eliciting even more criticism. I hope her cooking show goes better?”
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Zara Tindall’s blunt 7-word retort to husband Mike in rare chat about how they met
Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall have now been married for 13 years, however this doesn’t stop the loved-up pair packing on the PDA when out and about.
While they are not working royals, Princess Anne’s daughter normally makes headlines for a number of reasons, whether that be her love of horse racing, her incredible fashion style, or her relationship with 46-year-old husband Mike.
However, although it is clear just how much the pair love each other, not many know how the pair met in Australia when Mike, a former England rugby player, was competing in the 2003 World Cup.
Zara and Mike Tindall met in Australia in 2003 (Image: Getty)
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Royal insider says Prince Andrew has ‘literally nothing’ after latest scandal
Prince Andrew has got “nothing” to lose following his latest scandal with an alleged Chinese spy, a royal insider has claimed.
The Duke of York recently withdrew from all the festivities with the Royal Family after he made headlines due to the latest scandal.
A High Court hearing revealed that alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK, was said to have been a “close” confidant of Andrew.
Now royal historian Hugo Vickers, who is known for his close relationship with the Royal Family, said that Andrew accepts his fate and is left with “literally nothing”.
Prince Andrew is embroiled in a new scandal with an alleged Chinese spy (Image: Getty)
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Prince George’s favourite subject at school is very sophisticated for an 11-year-old
The Princess of Wales previously revealed Prince George’s passion for earth science during a call with one of the entrants of the Hold Still photography project back in 2020.
Discussing the project, which was launched during the summer of 2020 for people from across the country to submit photos of their experience during the coronavirus pandemic, the royal spoke to finalist Ceri Edwards and her daughter Poppy.
Speaking of her call with Kate, Ceri told HELLO! that the 42-year-old spoke of George’s passion, which is very sophisticated for a child of his age.
Prince George is said to have a passion for earth science, mum Kate revealed (Image: Getty)
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‘Real reason’ King Charles is refusing to strip Prince Andrew and Prince Harry of titles
King Charles will not take further action against Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, nor will he strip them of their titles for one particular reason, a courtier has claimed.
The Duke of York has found himself in hot water again due to his links to an alleged Chinese spy, which followed another scandal over his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex has been estranged from the Royal Family since his sensational departure in 2020 and a series of explosive claims against them.
Andrew and Harry are both still Counsellors of State and could technically deputise for the monarch if he is unable to do so, despite not being working royals.
Now a source claimed that the King is not willing to matters worse as he is “a unifier, not a divider”.
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are Counsellors of State (Image: Getty)
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Rarely seen young royal makes fans go wild as he steps out to support King Charles
The Royal Family were out in force today as several of them attended King Charles’s pre-Christmas in London – but there was one particular royal who caught fans’ attention.
Samuel Chatto, the grandson of the late Princess Margaret, was one of the attendees at today’s lunch party at Buckingham Palace.
The 28-year-old, who is a sculptor with a pottery studio in West Sussex, is the eldest son of Lady Sarah Chatto, Margaret’s only daughter, and Daniel Chatto.
He was seen driving to Buckingham Palace today with his mother and father driving a separate car.
Sam Chatto was seen driving to today’s pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace (Image: PA)
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Prince Edward shares sweet details about Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex
Prince Edward has shared rare details about his daughter, Lady Louise Windsor and son, James, Earl of Wessex.
The 60-year-old royal spoke about his family – including his wife Duchess Sophie – during a special appearance on Love Your Weekend earlier this year.
The episode, which aired on his 60th birthday on March 10, saw Edward sit down with presenter Alan Titchmarsh.
Prince Edward opened up about his family (Image: Getty)
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Princess Beatrice and Eugenie attend King Charles’s Christmas lunch despite Andrew drama
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have broken their cover after attending King Charles’s Christmas lunch – as their father Prince Andrew was forced to pull out of yet another royal event.
Beatrice, 36, sat in the passenger seat while husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi drove them to the party. Much like her sister, Eugenie, 34, was also seen in a separate car with her husband Jack Brooksbank.
The sisters’ joint appearance comes after their father made the decision to skip the traditional bash due to the alleged Chinese spy scandal.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were guests at the King’s lavish Christmas lunch (Image: PA)
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Prince William and Princess Kate share new Christmas card with George, Charlotte and Louis
Prince William and Princess Kate have shared their 2024 Christmas Card, which features a sweet family photo taken from the video they shot in Norfolk this summer to announce the end of Kate’s chemotherapy.
The relaxed still shows the family of five with their arms wrapped around one another. Prince Louis, six, is cuddled next to his dad, while Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, nine, are next to mum Kate.
The card was revealed in a post on X, which read: “Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas.”
Prince William and Princess Kate have released their 2024 Christmas card (Image: PA)
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Mike Tindall reveals details of pre-Christmas lunch
Mike Tindall may not be a working royal, but the former rugby player is very much a key member of the Royal Family.
After marrying Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall in 2011, Mike, 46, has been important to the most important Royal events, whether that be weddings, funerals and even King Charles’ Coronation last year.
While the dad-of-three often spends his Christmas Day with the Royal Family at Sandringham with wife Zara and their three children, he is also invited annually to a pre-Christmas lunch with the Royal Family.
Back in 2019, he revealed on a podcast that around 70 people attended the festive lunch, more than usually attends Sandringham on the big day.
He also confirmed that the children attending the celebrations ate separately to the adults.
Mike Tindall often spends Christmas at Sandringham (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
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Zara Tindall reveals what it was like to grow up on royal estate
In a candid interview, Zara Tindall once opened up about how she really felt growing up on Princess Anne’s estate in Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire- and the decision not to give her a royal title.
The Princess Royal’s only daughter grew up in a Grade II listed property, which contains five bedrooms, four guest rooms, four reception rooms, as well a huge conservatory.Along with the ample space, the property offers panoramic views of the rolling countryside on which it sits, with Zara revealing why the grand estate was a “great place” to grow up.
Zara Tindall gave an insight into what it was like growing up in the Royal Family (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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Name King Charles called his youngest son when he was naughty
King Charles once revealed he called his youngest son Prince Harry by a different name if he was being “very naughty” as a child.
The Duke of Sussex, who was dubbed “Kamikaze Harry” by a nanny because of his rambunctious nature, was spoken to using his Christened name when his father was not amused by his antics.
The Monarch is reported to have used his son’s real name, Henry, if the young prince had been “very, very naughty”.
Prince Harry, who has drifted apart from his father and brother William in recent years, was Christened Prince Henry Charles Albert David by the Archbishop of Canterbury in December 1984.
Prince Harry was reportedly called a different name when he was in trouble with his dad (Image: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
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Princess Beatrice could change Christmas plans – expert
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward claimed that Princess Beatrice, who is pregnant with her second child, may end up spending Christmas with Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson after it was confirmed they will not spend the big day at Sandringham following the Chinese spy scandal.
She told the Telegraph: “Somehow or other, I think that Fergie and Andrew will be with Beatrice, Edo and the kids, either at Royal Lodge or the in-laws.
“She is very close to her father and will want to support him and be with him at this time. I cannot possibly see Fergie sitting alone at Royal Lodge.
“She has lots of friends and family and would want to be with them. Andrew possibly wouldn’t mind. He would sit there in front of the TV, but Sarah would organise something with Beatrice.”
Princess Beatrice may end up spending Christmas with parents, expert says (Image: ax Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie arrive at Buckingham Palace
Duchess Sophie and the Duke of Edinburgh have arrived at Buckingham Palace for King Charles’s Christmas lunch.
They arrived at the Palace shortly after King Charles.
Prince William and Princess Kate are not set to attend today.
Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward have arrived for the festive lunch (Image: PA)
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Prince William and Princess Kate skip pre-Christmas lunch
Princess Kate and Prince William will not be attending King Charles’s annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace today.
It is understood that they are already in Norfolk – and always planned to be.
They will spend Christmas Day with the Royal Family at Sandringham.
The couple will skip the pre-Christmas lunch today (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
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King ‘very grateful’ to Sarah Ferguson
King Charles is ‘very grateful’ to Sarah Ferguson for persuading Prince Andrew to skip the royal Christmas celebrations, a source has claimed.
Andrew and his ex-wife are now expected to spend the festive period at the Royal Lodge in Windsor after it had been feared the latest headlines surrounding Andrew would have brought unwanted attention on the celebrations.
A palace source told the Times: “I know that the King is very grateful to the duchess for her assistance.”
The King is reportedly ‘grateful’ to Sarah Ferguson (Image: Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Prince Louis takes after one royal relative
Prince Louis is no doubt one of the most cheeky members of the Royal Family, with the six-year-old best known at royal events for his dancing antics and comedic actions.
While his older siblings Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, nine, have also had their moments in their younger years, none have been as cheeky as the prince.
Throughout the years, royal fans have tried to decide where the prince – fondly known as Loubugs by mum Princess Kate – gets his amusing traits from, with Prince William’s cousin Earl James of Wessex being a strong contender.
Prince Louis takes after an older royal relative (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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Prince Andrew defended by unlikely ally
Emily Maitlis, who sat down with Prince Andrew for a disastrous interview in 2019 has defended him after the Duke of York has become involved in yet another scandal.
It was revealed last week that the prince, 64, was once friends with Chinese businessman Yang Tengbo, who is now feared to be a suspected spy.
She said: “I don’t understand why this is laid at the door of the prince with so much castigation and so much blame.”
Prince Andrew has received plenty of criticism over the last week (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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Princess Anne’s comment to fan at Sandringham
While the Princess Royal, 74, is a senior working member of the Royal Family – and often dubbed the hardest working royal – her interactions with the public are not as well documented.
However, during one Christmas walkabout, Anne was heard making a direct four-word remark to one member of the public.
After being handed a crafted flower bouquet by a royal fan, who said they had been up all night making it, the princess could be heard saying “you must be mad” in a light-hearted dig.
This was revealed by royal photographer Arthur Edwards on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show as he revealed he was so focused on getting a picture of Zara Tindall, Anne’s daughter, and her tongue piercing that year that he missed the chance to photograph Anne.
Princess Anne is often at Sandringham for Christmas (Image: Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
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Meghan Markle unlikely to come back to UK permanently, says expert
Meghan Markle will be not coming back to the UK to live permanently, as the Duchess of Sussex is “too much of an American girl”, according to an ex-royal staffer.
Grant Harrold, a former royal butler, speculated that the duchess will likely not come back to the UK to live permanently but could come back for the Christmas holidays sometime in the future.
Speaking on behalf of Slingo, he said: “I just think Meghan’s too much of an American girl, she doesn’t want to be in the UK permanently.
“I can see her coming over for the holidays and having time over here, but living here permanently? I just don’t see it.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moved to the US four years ago (Image: ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Prince Andrew set to face quiet Christmas in Windsor with Sarah Ferguson
Prince Andrew is set to face a quieter Christmas this year at his Royal Lodge home with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
While the Duke of York, 64, was initially expected to spend Christmas at Sandringham with the rest of the Royal Family, this plan went to tatters when it was reported last week that the Duke was associated with a suspected Chinese spy.
This has spurred the duke to want to stay out of the spotlight, prompting his decision to spend December 25 at his Windsor home instead of at Sandringham with the wider family.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will spend Christmas together (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Mike and Zara Tindall set to take overseas trip
Zara and Mike Tindall are set to embark on an exciting trip to Australia shortly after spending Christmas celebrations with family, the royal couple will not be taking their children on their Australian adventure.
Mia, 10, Lena, six, and three-year-old Lucas will be at home in the UK while their parents attend Magic Millions, an equestrian festival.Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest granddaughter sat down with the Australian Financial Review to confirm she will return to the Gold Coast for Magic Millions in January.
The outlet confirmed: “She and Mike will have to leave the children at home again when they visit Australia, after Christmas with the Royal Family in Sandringham, since school starts again in January.”
The couple will be taking an overseas trip soon (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s secret second Christmas card
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released their 2024 Christmas card this week much to the delight of royal fans, however it appears this is not their only one.
The card released on Monday contained six photographs of the couple’s year, including a picture of them embracing their two children Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
However, while the Christmas card was shared across the globe, it has now been reported that the couple – who quit life as senior royals in 2020 – actually have a second card that will not be made public.
Meghan and Harry will not spend Christmas with the Royal Family this year (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Princess Eugenie cannot eat two food items at her parents home
Princess Eugenie is very close to her parents, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson, and she is among the most frequent guests at their Royal Lodge home.
Appearing on the podcast Table Manners with hosts Jessie and Lennie Ware, Princess Eugenie revealed there are two common food items she is not allowed to eat when at Royal Lodge – onion and garlic.
She said: “I’m not allowed onion and garlic in my parents house because they worry about the breath.”
Princess Eugenie made the revelation on a podcast (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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One film King Charles enjoyed watching last summer
King Charles has given a rare insight into his private life as he revealed an award-winning film he’s a big fan of.
The monarch was busy delivering honours as Buckingham Palace on Wednesday and one of the lucky recipients was renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
The director received a knighthood and his producer wife Emma Thomas received a damehood for their services to film.
While they were having these honours bestowed upon them, the King told Nolan that he was a fan of Oppenheimer – the 2023 summer blockbuster that ended up winning seven Oscars.
King Charles is a fan of a film released last year (Image: Tim Rooke – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Prince Andrew to attend no Royal Family Christmas events this year following scandal
Prince Andrew has withdrawn from today’s pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, just days after it was confirmed he would not be joining the Royal Family at Sandringham this year.
It comes after the Duke of York, 64, has been embroiled in yet another royal scandal over his association with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.
Prince Andrew will not attend Christmas with the Royal Family (Image: Christopher Furlong – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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