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This weekend in his Daily Headline News, royal commentator Neil Sean looked at how history repeats itself with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Well, as time went by, the striking similarities between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson became more obvious, especially when it comes to Netflix. Read on for an interesting dive into history and modern-day events.

Taking A Similar Path

As Sean often says on his show, “nothing’s really new.” He explained that ever since silent movies, “all the ideas were done and they’re redone even today.” In his opinion that also applies to the paths taken the former King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, and the current Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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Sean highlighted that the “box office is always gold if you get the right people.” The principle of public appeal and marketability was as true...

Can it get any worse than this? Royal Family News says that there are some critics out there that might be going a little too far in their criticism against Prince Harry. In fact, some royal experts are calling him “more stupid” than previously thought.

Prince Harry Wants People To Stop Calling Him ‘Stupid’

According to royal critics and biographer Alexander Larman, he thinks that the Duke of Sussex has been behaving “completely imbecilic” for the way that he’s attacked his family.

As many royal fans can recall, both Harry and Meghan went off on the royal family in their Netflix docuseries back in December 2022 and then again in Harry’s book, Spare.

He suggested that his father King Charles was emotionally unavailable while he was growing up.

If that weren’t enough, he also suggested that Camilla Parker Bowles was like an evil stepmother and also detailed a...

Royal commentator Neil Sean delivered an alarming analysis in his By Royal Appointment segment on Daily News Headlines on Thursday, revealing Prince Harry’s distress as his post-royal life unravels. Sean painted a stark picture of the Duke of Sussex’s challenges, incusing his plummeting celebrity status, financial woes, and fractured ties with the monarchy.

‘A Cruel Reality’ – Harry’s Public Unraveling

Sean previously discussed Harry’s emotional appearance at the Invictus Games, where the prince, trained to “not show emotions in public,” was visibly struggling. “This wasn’t about Invictus,” Sean asserted. “It was a cruel reality dawning on him: court cases, security battles, and the desperate scramble to keep money coming in”

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The commentator highlighted Harry’s alleged regret over cutting ties with the monarchy, contrasting him with the Duke of Windsor, who “was savvier as he didn’t burn all bridges.

Was he manipulated into getting married? That’s what some fans and critics alike seem to believe when it comes to Prince Harry.

Prince Harry Criticized As Not Being Very ‘Sharp’

That’s because there’s a new report that suggests the Duke of Sussex isn’t very “sharp” and that he was easily led on by Meghan Markle during their courtship. It was the former Hollywood actress who apparently pulled all the string behind the scenes.

And because of that, Harry is where he is today, both sad and miserable in California with Meghan and their two children. If he could, some people believe that Harry would absolutely pack his bags and move back to the UK, where he believes he belongs.

Per the Daily Beast, one source close to the situation even put it this way, “The family, of course, all blame Meghan 100 percent.

As Sally Bedell Smith’s column made clear,...

Earlier this year, a photo of an emotional Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada, “shocked the world.” While many folks believed it came from the event’s emotional impact, royal commentator Neil Sean suggested a “darker side” to the display, revealing pent-up struggles behind the scenes. Harry, trained from an early age “not to show emotions in public,” reportedly “truly was struggling to keep it all together.” Read on to find out more.

Distress Unrelated To Invictus?

Sean, during his By Royal Appointment segment on his Daily Headlines News vlog, suggested Harry’s distress was not due to the Invictus Games itself. Rather, he opined, it was a “cruel reality” unraveling before him.

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His issues included impending court cases, difficulties securing personal security, the challenge of “keeping the money coming in,” and what Sean referred to as the “mad...

The calls for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to lose their titles may have started immediately the couple opted to vacate their positions as senior royals and move to America. But, it keeps intensifying everytime the couple pull out something from their bag of tricks.

Oprah tell-all, Netflix docuseries ‘Harry and Meghan,’ ‘Spare,’ threats of a second ‘Spare,’ Meghan Markle choosing to address herself as Hrh among friends and acquaintances, and so on and so forth, are all moments when the Sussexes have incurred enough public wrath as for the public to look forward to the day they would become plain old Mr. And Mrs.

After the latest whirlwind drama – thanks to Hrh Meghan Markle – several royal experts suggested that Prince William would indeed take the step to strip the controversial duo of their titles. If you’re one of the people waiting for this to happen, royal expert Jennie Bond...

At this point, it looks like these two royal brothers are never going to speak to each other again, let alone be in the same room together. Of course, we are talking about Prince Harry and Prince William.

There’s a new report that says the Duke of Sussex has made up his mind in regards to his brother’s coronation when he becomes the next king of England.

Prince Harry Has Already Made Up His Mind About The Coronation

Apparently, he won’t be there to celebrate what will most likely be his brother’s most important day of his life. In fact, he’ll skip the coronation altogether and probably not even watch it from home.

When it comes to Harry not attending William’s future coronation, one source close to the situation put it this way, “But quite frankly he can do what he likes. It is not set in stone.

Exclusive:John Gore Studios and Embankment Filmshave unveiled a first look at Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini in Mike Newell’s The Bitter End.

Miranda Richardson, star ofThe Last Anniversary and Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire,Game Of Thrones and Frankestein actor Charles Dance, and Elle star Laurent Lafittehave joined the cast, as production gets underway in the UK. It is the first production to shoot at the historic Ealing Studios following its recent expansion and renovation.

The film charts the untold story of the final years of Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor...

Exclusive: Embankment Films and John Gore Studios have unveiled a first look at Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini in Mike Newell’s The Bitter End.

Laurent Lafitte, Miranda Richardson and Charles Dance have joined the cast, as production gets underway in the UK. It is the first production to shoot at the historic Ealing Studios following its recent expansion and renovation.

The film charts the final years of Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor after marrying King Edward VIII, the British king who chose love over duty.

Collins stars as Simpson alongside Rossellini who plays Suzanne Blum,...

Leave it to Curb Your Enthusiasm star and Seinfeld co-creator Larry David to know just how to skewer Bill Maher. The Real Time host — who recently had a much-publicized dinner with Donald Trump — is no stranger to stoking controversy with his political viewpoints over the years. But it seems as though his recent capitulation to the United States' current Commander-in-Chief has really struck a chord. Enough, at least, to elicit a scathingly hilarious response from Larry David in the form of a satirical op-ed for The New York Times.

In the piece, titled "My Dinner With Adolf," David makes several direct references to Maher's dinner — and the subsequent 13-minute opening monologue that followed on his late-night show. According to Maher, the whole thing was set up by Trump and his mutual friend... the musician Kid Rock. All was done under the guise of talking to one another because hating...

Charles waited for over seven decades to become King, and following the Queen‘s passing a few months after the celebration of her epic Platinum Jubilee, he finally went from heir to monarch.

Naturally, nobody expected King Charles the III’s reign to be anywhere near as long as his mother’s, but with his cancer diagnosis, royal fans are seeing a future where Prince William is King sooner rather than later.

But will King Charles pave the way for this future by abdicating? Royal experts don’t think so, and they’ve got a good reason for it.

Prince William Will Only Step Up His Duties To Support His Father As Heir

King Charles has continued to push forward with his royal duties, despite his cancer diagnosis. Yes, there’s no way he would show up half as much as he would have done without the burden of his cancer diagnosis and treatments,...

Handsome leading man Richard Chamberlain, who came to prominence in the 1960s medical series “Dr. Kildare” and then became king of the miniseries with such ratings blockbusters as “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds,” has died. He was 90.

Chamberlain’s death was confirmed to Variety by publicist Harlan Boll. The actor died Saturday, March 29 in Waimanalo, Hawai’i, of complications following a stroke, according to Boll.

“Our beloved Richard is with the angels now,” Martin Rabbett, Chamberlain’s longtime partner, said in a statement. “He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us. How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure.”

Chamberlain’s All-American matinee idol looks stood in the way of his acting career at times until he proved himself onstage in a highly lauded production...

Isabella Rossellini has joined the cast of 'The Bitter End'.The 72-year-old actress is set to star alongside Dame Joan Collins in the upcoming movie, which tells the story of Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who married Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor and caused a constitutional crisis in Britain in the 1930s.Isabella - who will star as Suzanne Blum, Simpson's confidante - said: "I am absolutely thrilled to join the incomparable Joan Collins and the brilliant Mike Newell in bringing this extraordinary story back to life."Louise Fennell’s script allows us to delve into the complex and devastating relationship between these two iconic women, the profound impact they had on one another and their lasting mark on history."Producer John Gore is also thrilled that Isabella has joined the cast of the upcoming movie.John heaped praise on the veteran actress, describing Isabella as "an immense and captivating...

Isabella Rossellini has signed on for a new project.

The 72-year-old actress will play a significant role in an upcoming biopic, titled The Bitter End.

The film will tell the story of Wallis Simpson, an American woman who married King Edward VIII as a divorcee, which ultimately lead to his abdication.

Keep reading to find out more…

In the movie, Isabella will play the role Suzanne Blum, a French lawyer and Wallis‘ confidant. Mike Newell is set to direct, while Louise Fennell has written the script. Meanwhile, Joan Collins will be playing Wallis.

“I am absolutely thrilled to join the incomparable Joan Collins and the brilliant Mike Newell in bringing this extraordinary story back to life,” Isabella told Variety.

“Louise Fennell’s script allows us to delve into the complex and devastating relationship between these two iconic women, the profound impact they had on one another and their lasting mark on history,...

Current Oscar nominee Isabella Rossellini has lined up her next role with Mike Newell’s Wallis Simpson biopic opposite Joan Collins.

“I am absolutely thrilled to join the incomparable Joan Collins and the brilliant Mike Newell in bringing this extraordinary story back to life,” Rossellini said in a Wednesday statement. “Louise Fennell’s script allows us to delve into the complex and devastating relationship between these two iconic women, the profound impact they had on one another and their lasting mark on history.”

Newell will indeed direct off a script from Louise Fennell with John Gore Studios producing. The biopic chronicles the final years of Simpson, the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor after marrying King Edward VIII — with her social status perhaps leading to his abdication. The “Conclave” actress will play Suzanne Blum, the Duchess’s French lawyer who found herself wrapped up in the controversy.

“Isabella...

Isabella Rossellini has joined Joan Collins in The Bitter End (w/t), a movie about the untold story of Wallis Simpson, John Gore Studios has confirmed.

Directed by Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) and penned by Louise Fennell, the film charts the last years of Simpson, the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor when King Edward VIII opted for love over duty.

Rossellini, an Oscar nominee for her role in the award-winning Conclave, will star as Suzanne Blum, the French lawyer and confidante of Simpson (played by Collins) who at the hands of Blum found herself ensnared in a menacing grip of obsession and coercive control.

“I am absolutely thrilled to join the incomparable Joan Collins and the brilliant Mike Newell in bringing this extraordinary story back to life,” said Rossellini.

“Louise Fennell’s script allows us to delve into the complex and devastating relationship between these two iconic women,...

Fresh from her recent Oscar nomination for her supporting role in Edward Berger’s Vatican thriller “Conclave,” Isabella Rossellini has lined up her next film.

The Italian acting icon — who was part of “Conclave’s” SAG Award-winning ensemble cast — is set to join Joan Collins in upcoming feature “The Bitter End” from John Gore Studios.

Directed by multi-award-winning director Mike Newell (“Four Weddings and a Funeral”) and penned by screenwriter and novelist Louise Fennell, the film charts the untold story of the final years of Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor after marrying King Edward VIII and forcing his abdication from power.

Rossellini will star as Suzanne Blum, the formidable French lawyer and confidante of Simpson (played by Collins) who at the hands of Blum found herself ensnared in a menacing grip of obsession and coercive control.

“I am absolutely thrilled to join the incomparable...

Oscar-nominated Conclave star Isabella Rossellini has boarded the upcoming Wallis Simpson biopic.

Rossellini will play Suzanne Blum in John Gore Studios’ The Bitter End [working title] opposite Joan Collins, who is playing Simpson. Blum is a formidable French lawyer and confidante of Simpson’s, who at the hands of Blum found herself snared in a grip of obsession and coercive control.

Telling the story of the final years of the woman who married King Edward VIII and broke up the monarchy, The Bitter End comes from Mike Newell and is penned by Louise Fennell.

Rossellini said: “I am absolutely thrilled to join the incomparable Joan Collins and the brilliant Mike Newell in bringing this extraordinary story back to life. Louise Fennell’s script allows us to delve into the complex and devastating relationship between these two iconic women, the profound impact they had on one another and their lasting mark on history.

Isabella Rossellini has joined the cast of Mike Newell’s The Bitter End (working title), opposite Joan Collins as Wallis Simpson.

Production on the film is set to begin in May 2025 in the UK, for John Gore Studios.

John Gore, Richard Holmes and Francis Hopkinson will produce the film, with executive producers Hilary Strong, Michael Foster and Percy Gibson. Embankment Films handles worldwide sales.

Written by novelist Louise Fennell, the film will depict the final years of Simpson, the American divorcee who became duchess of Windsor after marrying King Edward VIII.

Rossellini will play Suzanne Blum, a French lawyer who...

Star says she looks forward to playing the last days of ‘this iconic woman’ for whom Edward VIII abdicated the throne

Joan Collins is to play Wallis Simpson in a new biopic focusing on the US socialite’s final years.

The film, currently titled The Bitter End (and previously known as In Bed with the Duchess), will be directed by Four Weddings and a Funeral’s Mike Newell and depict the last years of Simpson, who died in Paris in 1986, aged 89.

John Gore Studios, a new film and TV production studio headquartered in London, has on Wednesday officially launched and appointed industry veteran Hilary Strong as CEO.

British-born Gore, a two-time Emmy and Olivier award winner, will serve as executive chairman of John Gore Studios. He has tapped Strong as CEO, an exec in the literary and entertainment sectors whose previous endeavors include chief at Agatha Christie Ltd and commercial director at Hat Trick productions.

John Gore Studios, with additional offices in New York, will adopt a “strategic approach to film and TV that mirrors the highly successful methods used for theater” by the John Gore Organization, a comprehensive family of media companies, which includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, and Group Sales Box Office. Gore is a 22-time Tony award winner.

John Gore Studios is already set for production on two new features: The Bitter End...

Exclusive: Broadway producer John Gore has fulfilled a long-held desire to launch a British studio, appointing Hilary Strong CEO and unveiling first projects including the Joan Collins-starring Wallis Simpson biopic.

John Gore Studios Ltd comes more than a year after Gore, a 22-time Tony Award winner, acquired iconic British Dracula outfit Hammer Films and several weeks after it bought Kaleidoscope parent KFilm.

Headquartered in London with offices in New York, the studio will make films and TV shows. “Through the strategic acquisition and restoration of film libraries, the acquisition of heritage intellectual property and a commitment to innovative production, John Gore Studios will uphold the rich traditions of the British film and television industry with a future-facing creative vision,” it said.

Gore Studios said it will adopt a similar approach to the John Gore Organization, which owns the likes of Broadway Across America, Broadway.com and The Broadway Channel. Gore’s credits include Oklahoma!

King George V passed away eighty- nine years ago today, on January 20, 1936. Queen Elizabeth II’s grandfather was monarch for twenty-six years after significantly modernizing the monarchy.

King George V Made An Enormous Impact On The History Of The Royal Family

The King changed the royal family’s name to Windsor, which was applied not only to the name of the “House” or “dynasty” but also became their official surname.

George V also started the annual Christmas radio broadcast tradition and made the monarchy more accessible to the public and working class. He navigated Britain through the First World War. As King, he accomplished a great deal.

His importance to the history of the monarchy is part of why the circumstances of his death have been closely examined, and claims were made fifty years following his passing.

In 1986, it was revealed that George V had been “euthanized” by his doctor,...

Princess Margaret and her taboo relationship with Group Captain Peter Townsend almost tempted her to give up her charmed life in the royal family to become his wife.

Margaret “Placed Duty Before Love” And Decided Not To Marry Townsend

Margaret opted not to agree to the marriage because his status as a divorcee meant she would lose her status as a royal. It was a choice hailed as “placing duty before love.”

He entered the Royal Air Force in 1930 and was authorized as a pilot officer in 1935. He was considered a war hero and distinguished combatant pilot in the Battle of Britain in World War II.

During the war, he almost died several times. Deciding life was too short, he later joked that he

“stepped out of the cockpit and married the first pretty girl I met,”

who was his first wife, Rosemary Pawle.

In 1944, Townsend took a position that would change his life.

Queen Elizabeth II followed in her father, George VI’s footsteps after he died. After a historical 70-year reign, the Commonwealth fondly remembers her Christmas day speeches, a tradition now carried on by her son, King Charles.

King George V Started The Tradition In 1932

Elizabeth’s grandfather, King George V, started the broadcast in 1932. He continued every year, including his last Christmas in 1935. At the time of the first speech, the Daily Mail called it

“the world’s most thrilling broadcast.”

King George VI didn’t give a Christmas day speech in 1936 after his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to tie the knot with American socialite and divorcee Wallis Simpson.

King George VI’s first Christmas broadcast was in 1937. George VI had difficulty with speech and struggled with stuttering. He delivered his first Christmas message with guidance from his speech therapist, Lionel Logue.

George VI found the ordeal very stressful,...

King George VI was born Albert Frederick Arthur George Saxe-Coburg Gotha 129 years ago, on December 14, 1895, to his parents, the Duke and Duchess of York, and future King George V and Queen Mary.

Prince Albert Developed A Stammer When He Was A Child

The young man was known as “His Highness Prince Albert of York.” However, his family nicknamed him “Bertie.” He was the second son and the spare, as his older brother, Edward VIII, was meant to be King.

The Prince had five siblings: Prince Edward, Prince John, Prince George, Prince Henry, and Princess Mary.

When Albert was eight, he developed a stammer and was forced to wear leg braces to correct his knocked knees. Prince Albert was an emotional child, often throwing temper tantrums and crying.

He carried his emotional nature into adulthood. When his brother Edward abdicated, and Albert found out he’d be King, he broke down...

On Saturday 14 December 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts Edward vs George: The Windsors at War!

Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Edward vs George: The Windsors at War” promises to deliver a gripping conclusion to the story of two royal brothers. Set to air on Channel 4, this episode dives deep into the complex relationship between Edward and George VI during a turbulent time in British history.

In 1951, Edward makes headlines by publishing a memoir that stirs controversy. The memoir reveals personal insights and reflections that challenge the royal family’s image. This bold move creates tension and raises questions about loyalty and the responsibilities of being a member of the royal family.

As the episode unfolds, the focus shifts to King George VI, whose health takes a serious turn in 1952. The decline of the king adds another layer of drama to the story, highlighting the pressures faced by the monarchy during this difficult period.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the royals most closely associated with abandoning the monarchy and Britain. However, long before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were even a blip on the radar, there was King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.

Edward’s Brother, George, Was Made King Upon Edward’s Abdication

When Edward was made the Prince of Wales on his sixteenth birthday, he enjoyed the life of a playboy and had numerous dalliances, sometimes with married women. His lack of interest in settling down became a source of stress for his father. Everything changed when he met Wallis.

On December 11, 1936, King Edward abdicated the British throne to marry an American socialite and divorcee, whom no one in his family approved of.

Edward’s decision left the UK in a state of shock, and, like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it created a significant rift in the royal family.

British royal family news teases that a new German documentary about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex drops next month. Experts think that bombshells from the show ‘Prince Harry – The Lost Prince’ will “embarrass” Meghan Markle.

The German documentary airs on December 3 and previews indicate that it takes a no holds barred look at the traitors who have tried to ruin the monarchy. Here’s what to know!

Royal Family News – Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Looked at in Doc

Filmmaker Ulrike Grunewald told Express.co.uk how she thinks that Meghan and Harry will respond to being profiled.

She stated that her film looks “into one of the most heartbreaking periods of the Royal Family since the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936. The most damaging allegations can only come from within.”

Commenters had plenty to say with one noting that the doc will be “Another major upset for Harry...

British royal family news reveals that sources claim Meghan Markle was “lazy” as a senior royal and all kinds of awkward during royal ceremonies.

Meghan lasted all of 22-months as a working royal and a new documentary about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could lift the lid on her failed princesshood.

The show is called Harry: The Lost Prince, and debuts on the German network Zdf in December. It’s already causing waves and here’s what you need to know before the bombshells drop.

New Documentary Rips the Royals

According to Ok! “The program is reported to cover Harry’s life since 2020’s Megxit and how Meghan played a seismic role in the wayward Duke’s future trajectory.” Which has been straight down to you know where for the last four years.

Harry may be royal but he’s not popular and at the moment the rumor mill is...

Princess Diana’s November 1995 Kensington Palace. The bombshell interview shocked the world as Diana spoke about the most intimate details of her life.

Diana Was Candid About Her Experiences With The Royal Family

The Princess of Wales made history by confirming that Prince Charles was having a tryst with Camilla Parker Bowles. “There were three of us in the marriage, so it was a bit crowded,” she admitted. It was the final nail in the coffin of Diana and Charles’s messy marriage.

In the interview, Diana was candid about her experiences with the royal family and the lack of support she received. She talked about her postpartum depression and how she tried to harm herself.

She revealed her struggles with bulimia. In secret tapes recorded for Andrew Morton, which became the book, “Diana: Her True Story,” she spoke of when her eating disorder started. Apparently, Prince Charles told her...

Archbishop Justin Welby was forced to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury after he failed to report child abuser John Smyth. Welby was the most senior bishop within the Church of England.

His victims accused Smyth of abusing dozens of boys, including those he met at Christian camps in the UK in the 1970s and 1980s.

Archbishop Justin Welby Married Harry And Meghan In May 2018

By 2013, the Church of England was apparently aware of this horrific abuse, and those “at the highest level” looked the other way, including Welby, who had accepted the Church’s top job that year.

The Church covered up more than 100 child victims. Welby’s judgment has been questioned since he worked with Smyth in the 1970s at Christian Church camps. Smyth had molested the young boys involved with the camps.

The Archbishop was well respected for years. He presided over several occasions for the royal family.

Edward VIII was King for less than one year before he abdicated the throne to marry American divorcee and socialite Wallis Simpson. In 1936, Edward was the only British monarch who had ever abandoned the crown.

Edward Abdicated The Throne After 326 Days

Edward’s reign was precisely 326 days long. He married Simpson in 1937, much to his family and the public’s disapproval. Edward’s unwavering devotion to Wallis was clear when an unidentified man hurled a brick through the window of Wallis’s home.

He even threw another brick at Wallis’s neighbor’s home as he was determined to hit his target. Rumors were rampant about Edward’s relationship with Wallis.

The public outcry was the main reason why Edward abdicated the throne. He chose Wallis over the Commonwealth and the royal family. His brother, George VI, became King.

A new book about Wallis Simpson, called “Her Lotus Year,” by Paul French,...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be living it up in their Montecito mansion and preaching kindness every other day, but they’ve failed to begin that charity at home.

When it comes to tramping on family members, I don’t think you’d find more worthy candidates than Harry and Meghan.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Accused of Being “Nasty” Just To Cash In

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have no friend in veteran royal correspondent Jennie Bond, who chooses to refer to the 40-year-old Duke as “a very silly boy.”

Speaking on The Sun’s first ever Royal Exclusive Show, the royal biographer said, “It was deplorable and stupid – I think he was a very silly boy to write Spare.”

A quick recap: Harry and Meghan officially stepped down from their roles as working royals in 2020 after campaigning for and being denied a half-in half-out approach to royal life.

British royal family news reveals that Meghan Markle is never too timid to put her hands on her second husband, Prince Harry, in public. In fact, her signature handsiness has been given a name: “The Claw.”

It’s rare to see poor Harry without his duchess steering him this way and that, and some fans think her style is domineering as well as mothering. Here is what one body language expert has to say about Meghan’s “love language.”

Royal Family News – Meghan Markle Constantly Steering Prince Harry

Judi James thinks that Meghan’s signature moves, like the “double clutch” is a “gesture of ownership.”

Similarly, the Daily Mail notes that “Meghan is also a fan of putting her hand on Harry’s knee, a ‘sensual’ move that Ms James said is another ‘signal of ownership’ and display of ‘physical attraction.’”

Royal Family News – Meghan Pushes Harry Around

James adds...

Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi died alongside Princess Diana in a 1997 car crash in Paris, has been accused of rape by multiple women, a new BBC documentary claims.

In “Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods,” which drops on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two today, more than 20 women put forward allegations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and female violence.

The majority of the women making the allegations are former employees at Harrods, the luxury British department story Al Fayed owned for 26 years. They worked there between the late 1980s and 2000s and the assaults are alleged to have occurred in London and Paris, where he owned the Ritz hotel as well as a historic villa once belonging to Edward VIII.

Al Fayed died last year at the age of 94.

According to the documentary, which is accompanied by a “World of Secrets” podcast, also from the BBC, police investigated...

British royal family news reveals that as the oldest child of the future king, Prince George has his work cut out for him. Literally. He will be the monarch after his father Prince William, who becomes regent following his father King Charles’ current reign.

George is on a cookie cutter path in which royal first borns are slotted into a rigid role. That role is gilded and glamorous, but it also has its drawbacks. What if Prince George takes after his black sheep uncle and goes on his own freedom flight? Here’s what that scenario might look like.

Could Prince George Refuse The Throne?

In keeping with British tradition, the crown is worn by the oldest heir in the family. There are notable exceptions, as in the case of King Edward VIII. In 1936 he decided that life with an American divorcee sounded better than pomp and protocol and ditched the throne.

On September 16, two years ago today, King Charles led his siblings to carry out the Vigil of the Princes at Westminster Abbey.

Queen Elizabeth’s Vigil Of The Princes Was The Third Ceremony Of Its Kind

Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward stood surrounding their late mother’s coffin for ten minutes as her body lay in state. Princess Anne made history as the first female to participate in the ceremony.

Slowly and in unison, they turned outwards. The Queen’s four children turned outwards. They were silent and motionless as they bowed their heads.

This was the four siblings’ final ceremonial tribute to the monarch, their mother, and the Queen. It was the third ceremony of its kind ever. The Vigil of the Princes is relatively new compared to other royal traditions. The royal tradition dates back to 1936, after King George V passed.

King George VI, King Edward VIII,...

Prince Harry is not unlike the shamed King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne on December 10, 1936. It was a scandal for the ages, as the King left his royal duties behind to marry American divorcee and socialite Wallis Simpson.

Edward Was The Only Monarch In 1,000 Years To Abdicate The Throne

It can be said that Edward didn’t know what he was doing. However, the Duke of Sussex, on the other hand, just had to refer to the royal family’s history to see the kind of exile he was in for by abandoning his crown.

Edward was the only monarch in 1,000 years to abdicate the throne and was universally shunned for his decision. Only a weak man would desert his people and place of nobility for a woman of questionable ilk.

Harry stepped down as a working royal in January 2020 and fled the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle.

British Royal family news reveals Prince Harry is seeking a “minor royal role” as Meghan Markle encourages him to repair his relationship with the Royal family for financial benefits. Royal expert Tom Quinn suggests that the Duke of Sussex is yearning for reconciliation and a “minor royal role,” drawing comparisons to the story of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.

British Royal Family News – History Repeats Itself?

A royal expert forecasted that Prince Harry may seek to mend his relationship with his brother, Prince William, should his union with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, falter.

“Harry finds himself under considerable pressure to maintain some semblance of familial ties, particularly in light of the couple’s new endeavors,” he articulated to the publication “The Mirror”.

“Harry harbors lingering hopes for reconciliation and the possibility of being granted a modest role within the royal framework” comparing Harry and Meghan and the historical figures of Edward and Wallis.

For most of his career, Sir Ian McKellen was recognized primarily as a theater actor, having performed the work of Shakespeare since the mid-‘60s, from “Much Ado About Nothing” to “Hamlet.” He even received a Tony nomination in 1981 for his role as Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus” on Broadway, in which he starred alongside Tim Curry. However, in a recent interview with The Guardian, McKellen acknowledged that it was his performance in the stage and film productions of “Richard III” during the 1990s that created the seismic shift in his career.

“When we were doing ‘Richard III’ at the National Theatre in 1990, the director Richard Eyre, the designer Bob Crowley and I felt there should be modern references in the design,” McKellen said. “Although it is a history play, if you look at the dates, there were people at the original production whose grandparents would have lived in Richard III’s time.

Following Meghan and Harry’s tour of Nigeria, experts are saying that the duo have fulfilled some kind of exiled royal prophecy because the abdicated King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson also carried out what was termed “faux royal tours” during their own time.

This Senior Royal Bestowed Meghan Markle A Title That Compares Her To Wallis Simpson

According to reports, Philip is said to have given Meghan the nickname Meghan “D.O.W” in a nod to Wallis’ Duchess of Windsor title following her wedding to Edward in 1937.

In a chat on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Historian Gareth Russell observed that there are similarities between former American actress Meghan and the American socialite, Wallis Simpson, who was the reason Edward VIII abdicated his position as King.

Apart from Meghan inspiring Harry to leave royal life behind for a different one in America, Russell noted that Meghan wants...

When Peter Morgan announced The Crown‘s sixth season would be its last, there was already a wealth of royal drama to justify the show’s continuance. The spare had defected to America with his wife — and the fact that she was a divorcée and non-British made it all pretty full circle with where the show began, with Edward VIII abdicating for a similar destiny with Wallis Simpson. After departing the U.K. with so much urgency, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle then went very, very rogue by airing the palace’s dirtiest laundry for all the world to see in their jaw-dropping Oprah interview. For a firm family that’d always been so militant about abiding by protocol, a system of stricture The Crown showcased very well from start to finish, the Sussexes’ moves were and remain completely unprecedented. It was exactly the type of drama that fit the...

A model of Princess Diana’s personal jaguar, the door to Number 10 Downing Street and two porcelain corgis comprised some of the memorable The Crown props sold at auction last night, which raised more than $2M.

With an appearance from Alex Jennings, who played former King Edward VIII in the first two seasons of the Netflix smash, all of the props that were up for sale sold at the auction, which was held at Bonhams in London. The majority of proceeds will be donated by The Crown producer Left Bank to fund apprenticeships.

The sale of the 473 props landed around £1.7M ($2.15M), which was more than £1M ahead of the pre-sale estimate. The top-selling prop was the Jaguar used to portray Princess Diana’s personal car, which fetched more than £70,000.

Other big hitters included the Downing Street replica door, which Boris Johnson was initially rumored to be considering buying, a reproduction of the coronation chair,...

There is a German saying which translates as, “All bad things come in threes.” It is one Prince Andrew may well be uttering under his breath this weekend, with reports that the disgraced British royal is to the be the subject of yet another feature-length profile piece.

Andrew is already the central subject of two rival dramas, both inspired by his disastrous interview with the BBC’s Newsnight team in 2019, in which he attempted to restore his reputation but succeeded in only making things worse as he reflected without apology on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. “I was too honourable,” was just one misguided comment that inspired his mother, the now late Queen Elizabeth II, to announce speedily that his royal highness title would no longer be used, and he would no longer be seen on public royal duty.

Netflix’s version of the debacle, Scoop, finished filming last year,...

[This story contains spoilers from the final season of The Crown.]

With the release of the last six episodes of The Crown on Netflix have come new questions about the fictionalized depiction of the British royal family.

In part two of the sixth and final season of the critically acclaimed historical drama, the stage is set for the future heirs to the throne as Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Camilla Parker Bowles (Olivia Williams) are granted permission to wed, and Prince William (Ed McVey) and Kate Middleton (Meg Bellamy) rekindle their relationship after a brief break.

“Those couples coming together felt like a beautiful end to our story,” executive producer Suzanne Mackie told The Hollywood Reporter in a previous interview. “That, in a way, peace is restored to the land.”

In staying true to his original vision of ending the series in 2005, writer and creator Peter Morgan had to also find a way to conclude the Queen’s story...

The Crown has increasingly blurred the line between fact and fiction, making it feel more like tabloid fantasy than a historical drama. The newest season of The Crown has taken liberties with the truth, particularly in its portrayal of the Royal Family, which has led to criticism and a low Rotten Tomatoes score. Despite its flaws, the performances in the final season of The Crown, particularly Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, are praiseworthy and connect with the audience emotionally.

As The Crown finally catches up to the 21st Century, the line between fact and fiction has become increasingly blurred, which hasn’t helped the series, nor has it made for better entertainment. Now that the remaining episodes of the final season have come to Netflix, it’s hard to overlook just how much the series has changed since its inception, particularly regarding the liberties it has taken when continuing to...

The costumes in The Crown are just as crucial as the star-studded cast, playing a major role in world-building and character development. The show's costume department accurately embodies the mood and setting of The Crown through fine fabrics, attention to detail, and period-centric pieces. Some of the most iconic dresses in the series, such as Queen Elizabeth's green embroidered gown and Princess Diana's revenge dress, are among the best The Crown has to offer.

Thanks to its award-winning costume department, The Crown is one of the most fashionable shows on TV, with stunning dresses and elegant wardrobes that replicate some of the most iconic couture moments in history. The extraordinary vision of mother-daughter duo Amy and Sidonie Roberts helps bring the Royal family's most regal attire to life, with fine fabrics and keen attention to detail that accurately embody The Crown's mood and setting. Elaborate period-centric pieces help transform actors like Claire Foy,...

The King's Man 2 will explore the rise of Hitler and his support from the English aristocracy, potentially focusing on King Edward VIII. Director Matthew Vaughn plans to continue his unique approach of fictionalizing historical figures and events, and notes the current working title is The Traitor King. The potential betrayal storyline involving the Kingsman agency and King Edward VIII makes for an exciting premise in the sequel.

Kingsman franchise director Matthew Vaughn has provided an update for The King’s Man 2, revealing early story details for a direct follow-up to his 2021 prequel. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Ralph Fiennes, The King’s Man served to explain the WWI-era origins of the Kingsman secret intelligence service first introduced in Vaughn’s 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service. While Vaughn’s prequel ended with the formation of the Kingsman agency and the conclusion of World War I, The King's Man's mid-credits...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Winning Time season 2, episode 2!

A frequent location in Winning Time season 2 is Jerry Buss' Pickfair mansion, a historically significant estate in Hollywood known for extravagant parties in the 1920s. The mansion was originally owned by actors Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, who entertained famous guests like Charlie Chaplin and F. Scott Fitzgerald. After Jerry Buss purchased the estate in 1980, he continued the tradition of hosting parties with NBA stars and Hollywood celebrities until selling it in 1988 to singer Pia Zadora.

Winning Time season 2 sees Jerry Buss host an event at his Pickfair mansion, a lavish estate with a wild history from its notoriety in 1920s Hollywood. The HBO series follows the true story of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers in the late 1970s and early 1980s, kicking off after Jerry Buss buys the team. With Winning Time season 1’s ending seeing the Lakers...