THE QUEEN's Platinum Jubilee is under threat from two HUGE PR storms as Prince Andrew's lawsuit & Harry's book could "explode" during the celebrations.
Prince Andrew's sexual assault lawsuit is predicted 'to go well into next year", when Her Majesty celebrates 70 years on the throne.
The national celebration weekend could also be overshadowed by any potential bombshell revelations from Prince Harry's explosive memoirs – with the two threatening to overshadow the Queen's milestone.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Royal writer Daniela Elser warned: “There are two ferocious PR storms on the horizon. Key dates for the Prince Andrew case, as it wends its way through the American legal system, are now set down for May, June and July next year, smack bang right when his mother will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee.”
“Then there’s Harry’s memoir, which is set for release sometime in 2022. What the Sussexes’ Oprah revelations and Harry’s subsequent interviews have demonstrated is that the royal is yet to truly plum the depths of his reservoir of hurt and anger when it comes to his family.”
“The possibility that his book will condemn the royal family and the monarchy even more than we have seen thus far looms large.”
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- Joseph Gamp
Queen's Jubilee under threat 'by two ferocious pr storms'
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is under threat from two HUGE PR storms as Prince Andrew's lawsuit & Harry's book could "explode" during the celebrations.
Prince Andrew's sexual assault lawsuit is predicted 'to go well into next year", when Her Majesty celebrates 70 years on the throne.
The national celebration weekend could also be overshadowed by any potential bombshell revelations from Prince Harry's explosive memoirs – with the two threatening to overshadow the Queen's milestone.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Royal writer Daniela Elser warned: “There are two ferocious PR storms on the horizon. Key dates for the Prince Andrew case, as it wends its way through the American legal system, are now set down for May, June and July next year, smack bang right when his mother will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee.”
“Then there’s Harry’s memoir, which is set for release sometime in 2022. What the Sussexes’ Oprah revelations and Harry’s subsequent interviews have demonstrated is that the royal is yet to truly plum the depths of his reservoir of hurt and anger when it comes to his family.”
“The possibility that his book will condemn the royal family and the monarchy even more than we have seen thus far looms large.”
- Joseph Gamp
Pinching ‘female backsides’
Royal Author, Robert Lacey, claims William also went through a phase of pinching “female backsides”, starting with his mum Princess Diana, and later some “maids at Kensington Palace and Highgrove.”
The royal expert said the Queen was “not amused” by her grandson’s cheeky behaviour, particularly when Prince Harry grew old enough to join in.
- Joseph Gamp
Royal news round up: The latest
- Prince William was known as His Naughtiness when he was little and would stick his tongue out at people.
- Meghan Markle gives touching nod to Princess Diana while promoting children’s book from LA mansion.
- Plus Prince William learned you ‘don’t mess with grandma’ following wedding ‘clash’ with The Queen.
- Joseph Gamp
When did Harry meet Meghan?
According to the biography Finding Freedom, the couple's first date was at Soho’s Dean Street Townhouse in 2016.
Royal biographers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand say the pair were “in their own little world” as they traded talk about making “change for good”, while sitting on plush “velvet club chairs”.
“‘Almost immediately they were obsessed with each other,’ a friend told the authors. ‘It was as if Harry was in a trance.'"
The couple tied the knot in Windsor in May 2018 before quitting the Royal Family in January 2020 and moving to the exclusive Californian neighbourhood of Montecito.
- Joseph Gamp
Harry was ‘very angry’ and ‘didn’t know which way to turn’
PRINCE Harry was “very angry” and “didn’t know which way to turn” before he met Meghan Markle, a royal expert has claimed.
Appearing on Podcast Royal, biographer Andrew Morton argued that the Duke of Sussex was drifting through life and “without compass” for years.
The expert said: “Prince Harry was a very angry young man and he was taking on the world, he was taking on paparazzi photographers particularly.
“He was stumbling out of bars dishevelled and worse the wear for drink and he didn’t seem to have a compass.”
Describing how the dad-of-two “didn’t know which way to turn”, Andrew continued: “He was struggling to find himself and struggling with the loss of his mother, struggling to come to terms with it and as a young man, he wasn’t always the popular Harry of popular imagination.”
That said, Andrew claimed the Duke found a “cause in life” when he launched the Invictus Games for wounded servicemen and women in 2014.
- Milica Cosic
Explained: How did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet?
rince Harry and Meghan Markle began dating in July 2016, according to news agency Reuters.
The BBC reports that after just two dates, the "already-smitten royal" decided to whisk the American actress off to Botswana – a country which has placed a central role in their fairytale romance.
The pair enjoyed five nights camping under the African stars, and Prince Harry later told the broadcaster he believed the "stars were aligned" when he met her.
During an interview with the BBC, prior to their wedding, they declined to name of a mutual friend who introduced them in July 2016.
It's not clear how or when precisely Harry and Meghan first met but it's thought the couple may have been introduced by Soho House director Markus Anderson at the Invictus Games.
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
Meghan praises 'extra special' illustrations by award-winning artist in her book
Meghan Markle read her new kids' book 'The Bench this week, and took to praise the artist who did the "beautiful and ethereal watercolour" illustrations.
Meghan said previously: "Christian layered in beautiful and ethereal watercolour illustrations that capture the warmth, joy and comfort of the relationship between fathers and sons from all walks of life.
"This representation was particularly important to me and Christian and I worked closely to depict this special bond through an inclusive lens.
"My hope is that The Bench resonates with every family, no matter the make up, as much as it does with me."
The book – Meghan's first – was published in June this year days after the birth of her second child, Lilibet Diana.
- Milica Cosic
Royals new from today you don't want to miss out on
- Meghan Markle mocked by Aussie TV hosts over ‘The Bench’ reading
- The Queen ‘hopes to return to horse riding’ by spring after resting, royal source says
- Prince Harry was ‘very angry’ and ‘didn’t know which way to turn’ before meeting Meghan Markle, expert claims
Princess Eugenie's pride for her 'mumma'
PRINCESS EUGENIE described the immense pride she feels for her mother, Sarah Ferguson, after the Duchess of York achieved a major victory.
Eugenie, 31, took to her Instagram account to pay tribute to her mother Sarah, 62, following the success of a petition she had backed..
The princess shared on Instagram Stories a post penned by Fergie.
Eugenie shared her mother's enthusiasm by adding to the post a clapping gif, with the words: "Well done Mumma."
- Milica Cosic
A ‘landmark moment’ for Camilla
Royal expert Russell Myers has claimed that the Duchess of Cornwall had a "landmark moment" in the Royal Family this week as she made an "incredibly powerful" speech.
In a message on Wednesday evening, Camilla called for more action to tackle sexual violence against women.
Speaking on the Pod Save the Queen podcast, the Daily Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers said: “It's an absolutely incredibly powerful speech.
“The Duchess of Cornwall, I think this is a landmark moment for her really."
- Milica Cosic
No slowing down
Experts have said that the Queen will likely find the change of pace difficult.
Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun: “She knows people want to see her, she knows certain events are particularly important, and if she can possibly make it in person, she will.
“It’s more or less inevitable that there’ll be a very, very careful rethink now.
“However, she truly hates letting anyone down.”
- Milica Cosic
Is anyone listening?
Meghan Markle's bid to get paid family leave in the US has failed after Joe Biden dropped it from his $1.75trillion (£1.27trillion) spending plan.
The Duchess of Sussex wrote to members of the US Congress and Senate earlier this month calling for paid leave for new parents.
However it emerged today (Thursday 29) that US President Mr Biden has not included paid family leave in his scaled-back spending plan in an attempt to push it through Congress.
- Milica Cosic
The Queen's ‘great sadness’
It was reported earlier this year that the Queen has felt great “sadness” that she so rarely sees her great-grandchildren.
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, said before Lilibet’s birth: “She has barely seen Archie since he was born, a source of sadness for her.”
That may soon change. According to the source, Harry’s concern for the monarch may prompt a visit ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year.
“He felt helpless being 5,000 miles away in Montecito, and has been checking in non-stop with her,” they said.
- Milica Cosic
More royal news
- Prince William was known as His Naughtiness when he was little and would stick his tongue out at people.
- And Meghan Markle gives touching nod to Princess Diana while promoting children’s book from LA mansion.
- Plus Prince William learned you ‘don’t mess with grandma’ following wedding ‘clash’ with The Queen.
Meghan and Harry's first date
According to the biography Finding Freedom, the couple's first date was at Soho’s Dean Street Townhouse in 2016.
Royal biographers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand say the pair were “in their own little world” as they traded talk about making “change for good”, while sitting on plush “velvet club chairs”.
“‘Almost immediately they were obsessed with each other,’ a friend told the authors. ‘It was as if Harry was in a trance.'"
The couple tied the knot in Windsor in May 2018 before quitting the Royal Family in January 2020 and moving to the exclusive Californian neighbourhood of Montecito.
- Milica Cosic
Duke of Sussex found a 'cause in life'
Biographer Andrew Morton has claimed the Duke found a "cause in life" when he launched the Invictus Games for wounded servicemen and women in 2014.
He continued: "He'd cleaned up his act, he'd gotten involved in the Invictus Games, he had found his cause in life.
"He stuck to that, helping disabled, mentally injured soldiers and servicewomen to find themselves and I think that was something that helped him find himself."
- Milica Cosic
Which way to turn
PRINCE Harry was "very angry" and "didn't know which way to turn" before he met Meghan Markle, a royal expert has claimed.
Appearing on Podcast Royal, biographer Andrew Morton argued that the Duke of Sussex was drifting through life and "without compass" for years.
The expert said: "Prince Harry was a very angry young man and he was taking on the world, he was taking on paparazzi photographers particularly.
"He was stumbling out of bars dishevelled and worse the wear for drink and he didn't seem to have a compass."
Describing how the dad-of-two "didn't know which way to turn", Andrew continued: "He was struggling to find himself and struggling with the loss of his mother, struggling to come to terms with it and as a young man, he wasn't always the popular Harry of popular imagination."
- Milica Cosic
Keen to visit the UK for Xmas
According to a new report, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry want to visit the UK this Christmas – so the Queen can finally meet baby Lilibet.
The Duke of Sussex is understood to be feeling “helpless” at his LA home after his grandmother was admitted to hospital last week.
And a source claims he is now preparing to return to the UK with Meghan, Archie and Lilibet within the coming weeks.
The source told US Weekly that Harry went into “panic mode” and has been “checking in non-stop”.
They alleged he “feels guilty about not saying goodbye” in person to Prince Philip, who died in April.
“He would never forgive himself if the same thing happened with his beloved grandmother,” the source said.
- Milica Cosic
Baby name popularity
New research has revealed that out of the members of the British Royal family, Isla and James are the most influential baby names – the most popular worldwide.
- Louis is a more influential royal baby name than George.
- Isla and James are the most popular royal-related baby names in the UK.
- Charlotte and Lucas are the second most popular baby names of the Royal family.
- Sienna, Zara, Jack and Archie all make the top ten lists also.
- The name Meghan ranks as the least influential out of the Royal family names.
This research was conducted by online gaming review expert CasinoSites.
Queen will appear at COP26… but in a different way
On Tuesday it was announced that the Queen had pulled out of meeting world leaders at the climate change gathering in Glasgow after being advised to rest by doctors.
The 95-year-old monarch will instead record a video message for the summit.
Palace sources said she “regretfully decided” not to travel but they stressed she is in “good spirits”. Royal experts said the move was a “sensible precaution”.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain today, the Queen’s former press secretary Dickie Arbiter said: “Given that there are reported to be 30,000 people pouring into Glasgow for this particular conference I think it’s been the palace and her medical team being safer than sorry.”
Skeletons in the closet emerging…
Biographer Tom Bower says Meghan Markle must communicate to stop ‘skeletons in the closet’ emerging and needs to talk to her dad and brother if she wants them to stop speaking out about her.
Meghan has had a strained relationship with her father Thomas and the pair have not spoken for almost four years.
He has also claimed that Meghan had “changed” since meeting Harry saying she had never cut him off before.
Tom Bower told told Closer magazine : “She and her father had a very different relationship – growing up, they were really very close. She was really family-orientated when she was younger, but she seems to have completely erased memories of that and disowned him.
“Similarly, she cut off her ex-husband when her career started taking off. She seems to me to be a very ambitious, unforgiving person.”
He continued to say: “But I think, much to her dismay, more will come out. I think Thomas is keeping some things back and that he has a lot of embarrassing stuff on her. There are skeletons in the closet and, when provoked, I think the secrets could all come out.
“She needs to stop the men from her past doing this to her. So if she wants this to stop, she needs to communicate. It’s what should have been done years ago; Meghan should have communicated with her father, in person or over the phone. She seems to be hoping he’ll just go away, but he won’t!”
- Milica Cosic
The Crown's 'keystone moment'
According to reports, the fifth series of Netflix drama The Crown will dramatise the headline-making 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales.
That interview, conducted by then-BBC journalist Martin Bashir, made global headlines as the princess spoke openly about her marriage to the Prince of Wales, famously telling Bashir “there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded”.
An insider said: “The Crown’s creators see the interview as the keystone moment in series five.
“To the writers, the stormy marriage between Charles and Di led up to her outpouring on Panorama, and the aftermath of that decision defined her final months.
“They are making a huge investment in that. The Crown has a track record of delving into areas of the Royal Family’s history they’d rather be left alone.”
- Milica Cosic
Inside the plush mansion next to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s
THE plush pad in Montecito, California, next door to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s mansion appears to have sold for a whopping £14million.
The seven-bed, 13-bathroom estate was originally on sale for a cool $22.5million (about £16.3million) in March.
Harry and Meghan’s Chateau of Riven Rock pad is visible behind trees on the estate in aerial photos shared online by the US real estate agent.
- Milica Cosic
Sussexes and Cambridges ‘very much rivals now’ says expert
Royal expert Phil Dampier told the Sun that Harry & Meg and Kate & Wills are rivals – despite both couples having a shared environmental vision.
He said: “They are very much rivals now, not brothers in arms, and I’m afraid I can’t see a reconciliation soon.
“If Harry dropped his book project and admitted some of his and Meghan’s comments were over the top there might be some progress, but I can’t see it happening.
“William and Kate have always been very popular in the US but have not been there for some time so they will want to boost their profile and next year, during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, would be a golden opportunity.”
- Milica Cosic
Royal Family news you may have missed from the week:
- This was the rare moment Kate Middleton ‘rolled her eyes’ & lost composure after she was scolded at royal event.
- And William used to smother Harry in kisses as a young boy and showed him off proudly like his ‘favourite toy’.
- Plus Meghan Markle ‘may restart lifestyle blog’ and it could be bigger than Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, expert claims.
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