INSIDER
Prince Harry visits the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he's called 'the warrior'
Read full article: Prince Harry visits the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he's called 'the warrior'Prince Harry is visiting the mountain kingdom of Lesotho where he co-founded a youth charity in 2006 in honor of his late mother Princess Diana.
Prince Harry says harms of social media have created an 'epidemic' for today's youth
Read full article: Prince Harry says harms of social media have created an 'epidemic' for today's youthPrince Harry said today’s youth is in the midst of an “epidemic” of anxiety, depression and social isolation due to negative experiences online, as he brought his campaign to help children and their parents navigate cyberspace to this week’s Clinton Global Initiative.
UK royal social media accounts offer birthday wishes to Prince Harry
Read full article: UK royal social media accounts offer birthday wishes to Prince HarryBritain’s royal social media accounts have posted 40th birthday wishes for Prince Harry, marking the milestone celebration despite longstanding strains following the publication of his explosive memoir, “Spare.
Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia
Read full article: Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to ColombiaPrince Harry and his wife Meghan have wrapped up their visit to Colombia by participating in a forum on the challenges facing women of African descent as they participate in politics.
Prince Harry wins right to appeal rejection of publicly funded security detail in UK
Read full article: Prince Harry wins right to appeal rejection of publicly funded security detail in UKPrince Harry has been given permission to appeal the British government's rejection to provide him with police protection in the U.K. The Court of Appeal gave the Duke of Sussex the go-ahead to challenge a ruling earlier this year in the High Court.
Nigeria's fashion and dancing styles are in the spotlight as Harry and Meghan visit Lagos
Read full article: Nigeria's fashion and dancing styles are in the spotlight as Harry and Meghan visit LagosNigeria’s fashion and traditional dances were at full display during Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to the country's largest city, Lagos.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brand
Read full article: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brandMeghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Instagram to tease a new brand that records show could feature jams, household items, cookbooks and cutlery.
Duchess of Sussex, others on SXSW panel discuss issues affecting women and mothers
Read full article: Duchess of Sussex, others on SXSW panel discuss issues affecting women and mothersA panel featuring Meghan the Duchess of Sussex came together on International Women’s Day to discuss how women and mothers are portrayed in traditional media and across social media, among other issues.
As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throne
Read full article: As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throneAs King Charles III receives treatment for cancer, he remains Britain’s monarch and head of state.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say social media is harming kids' and teens' mental health
Read full article: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say social media is harming kids' and teens' mental healthPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are calling for social media platforms to adopt better content-moderation policies and other fixes.
Beyoncé shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los Angeles
Read full article: Beyoncé shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los AngelesBeyoncé shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday night.
Prince Harry says in a new Netflix series he lacked support when he returned home from Afghanistan
Read full article: Prince Harry says in a new Netflix series he lacked support when he returned home from AfghanistanBritain’s Prince Harry says he didn’t have the support he needed when he returned home from combat in Afghanistan.
UK press watchdog finds a tabloid column about hate for Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was sexist
Read full article: UK press watchdog finds a tabloid column about hate for Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, was sexistBritain's press watchdog has found a column in the The Sun tabloid about hatred for Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, was sexist.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle part ways with Spotify after less than a year of 'Archetypes' podcast
Read full article: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle part ways with Spotify after less than a year of 'Archetypes' podcastThe production company founded by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, is splitting ways with Spotify less than a year after the debut of their podcast “Archetypes.”.
Prince Harry's drug use cited in push to release visa records by conservative US group
Read full article: Prince Harry's drug use cited in push to release visa records by conservative US groupA conservative American think tank says the past drug use that Prince Harry detailed in his explosive memoir should spark the release of his U.S. immigration records.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receives Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision Award
Read full article: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receives Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision AwardMeghan, the Duchess of Sussex, encouraged women to find inspiration to fight for equity as she accepted the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Award Tuesday night, with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown.
Royal Drama: King’s fractious family on stage at coronation
Read full article: Royal Drama: King’s fractious family on stage at coronationKing Charles III lives in a palace, travels in a chauffeur-driven Bentley and is one of Britain’s richest men, but he's similar to many of his subjects in one very basic way.
Prince Harry sues tabloid for defamation over security story
Read full article: Prince Harry sues tabloid for defamation over security storyLawyers for Prince Harry have asked a judge to rule that a tabloid newspaper libeled the British royal with an article about his quest for police protection when he and his family visit the U.K. Harry is suing Mail on Sunday publisher Associated Newspapers Ltd.
Jeremy Clarkson column about Meghan sparks tide of criticism
Read full article: Jeremy Clarkson column about Meghan sparks tide of criticismBritish television presenter Jeremy Clarkson says he is “horrified to have caused so much hurt” with a scathing column about Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, that attracted a flood of complaints.
UK royals keep calm, carry on after Harry and Meghan series
Read full article: UK royals keep calm, carry on after Harry and Meghan seriesBritain’s royal family is staying silent over the second half of Prince Harry and Meghan’s documentary series, which made hard-hitting claims against Harry’s brother, Prince William.
Harry and Meghan slam British tabloids in new Netflix series
Read full article: Harry and Meghan slam British tabloids in new Netflix seriesPrince Harry and his wife, Meghan, stick to a familiar script in a new Netflix series that chronicles the couple’s estrangement from the royal family, chastising Britain’s media and the societal racism they believe has fueled coverage of their relationship.
Hundreds line up to pay respects to late queen in Windsor
Read full article: Hundreds line up to pay respects to late queen in WindsorHundreds of royal fans have lined up outside Windsor Castle for the chance to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as the chapel where the late monarch is buried opened to the public for the first time since her death.
Queen put to rest with Philip, her parents in Windsor chapel
Read full article: Queen put to rest with Philip, her parents in Windsor chapelAfter the pomp and pageantry of a grand state funeral, Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest with her husband and parents in an intimate ceremony at Windsor away from media cameras.
What's next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest
Read full article: What's next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to restThe death of Queen Elizabeth II has triggered a tightly choreographed series of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a national mourning and heralds the reign of King Charles III.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin takes long road through Scotland
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II's coffin takes long road through ScotlandQueen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin has slowly processed through the Scottish countryside on a journey from her beloved Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutiny
Read full article: Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutinyPrince William and wife Kate have made a surprise joint appearance with Prince Harry and wife Meghan warmly greeting a large crowd gathered outside Windsor Castle to remember their long-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Meghan speaks about her efforts 'forgiving' royal family
Read full article: Meghan speaks about her efforts 'forgiving' royal familyMeghan, the Duchess of Sussex, says “just by existing,” she and her husband Prince Harry “upset the dynamic of the hierarchy” when they were in the U.K. The former actress made headlines in Britain on Tuesday with with an interview with U.S. magazine The Cut.
Prince Harry, Meghan to visit UK, Germany next month
Read full article: Prince Harry, Meghan to visit UK, Germany next monthPrince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will visit the U.K. next month for the first time since they returned for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Judge says Prince Harry can sue UK govt over security plan
Read full article: Judge says Prince Harry can sue UK govt over security planA judge has ruled that Prince Harry can take the British government to court over his security arrangements when he visits the U.K. Harry and his wife Meghan lost publicly funded police protection when they stepped down as senior working royals and moved to North America in 2020.
Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthdayQueen Elizabeth II is marking her 96th birthday privately, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state.
Rogan responds to Spotify protest, COVID advisories
Read full article: Rogan responds to Spotify protest, COVID advisoriesSpotify is pledging to combat the spread of COVID-19 misinformation as part of a damage-control campaign sparked by musician Neil Young, who called out the streaming service’s top podcaster for amplifying vaccine skepticism.
Prince Harry files court claim over UK police protection
Read full article: Prince Harry files court claim over UK police protectionPrince Harry has filed a claim for a judicial review against the British government’s decision not to let him personally pay for police protection while in the U.K. The Duke of Sussex’s legal representative said Saturday that Harry wants to bring his children Archie and Lilibet to visit his home country from the U.S. but that is too risky without police protection.
Meghan suit nets 1 pound on privacy, secret copyright sum
Read full article: Meghan suit nets 1 pound on privacy, secret copyright sumThe Duchess of Sussex will receive a nominal 1-pound payment for invasion of privacy plus undisclosed damages for copyright infringement, under an agreement that ends her long-running dispute with Britain’s Mail on Sunday over the tabloid’s publication of a letter she wrote to her father.
UK court backs Meghan in dispute over privacy with publisher
Read full article: UK court backs Meghan in dispute over privacy with publisherA British court has dismissed an appeal by a newspaper publisher seeking to overturn an earlier ruling that it breached the privacy of the Duchess of Sussex by publishing portions of a letter she wrote to her estranged father.
Meghan apologizes to court for forgetting book discussions
Read full article: Meghan apologizes to court for forgetting book discussionsThe Duchess of Sussex has apologized for misleading a British court about the extent of her cooperation with the authors of a sympathetic book about her and Prince Harry.
Prince Harry says he warned Twitter CEO of U.S. Capitol riot
Read full article: Prince Harry says he warned Twitter CEO of U.S. Capitol riotBritain’s Prince Harry has sharply attacked the failure of social media companies to challenge hate online, revealing that he warned the chief executive of Twitter ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riots that the site was being used to stage political unrest.
UK publisher begins appeal over Meghan privacy lawsuit
Read full article: UK publisher begins appeal over Meghan privacy lawsuitA British newspaper publisher has begun its court appeal against a judge’s ruling that it invaded the privacy of the Duchess of Sussex by publishing parts of a letter she wrote to her estranged father, arguing that she knew the letter would potentially be published.
Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight poverty
Read full article: Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight povertyGlobal Citizen Live, a 24-hour concert that featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, BTS and Elton John and dozens of other stars, raised $1.1 billion in commitments and pledges over the weekend to fight extreme poverty.
The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touch
Read full article: The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touchWhen Prince Philip died nearly six months ago at 99, the tributes poured in from far and wide, praising him for his supportive role at the side of Queen Elizabeth II over her near 70-year reign.
Queen's London representative says royals back BLM movement
Read full article: Queen's London representative says royals back BLM movementQueen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family back the Black Lives Matter movement, one of her senior representatives has said in a television interview to be broadcast later Friday.
UK regulator clears Piers Morgan over comments on Meghan
Read full article: UK regulator clears Piers Morgan over comments on MeghanBritain’s media regulator has cleared TV personality and journalist Piers Morgan of any violations for making comments about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, that drew more than 50,000 viewer complaints.
Meghan wins remainder of copyright claim against UK tabloid
Read full article: Meghan wins remainder of copyright claim against UK tabloidMeghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has won her remaining copyright claim against a British tabloid publisher over the publication of a personal letter she wrote to her estranged father.
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life
Read full article: Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's lifePrince Andrew says the death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, while Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as “my teacher, my supporter and my critic.”.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal first Netflix docuseries
Read full article: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal first Netflix docuseriesMeghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports.
Archbishop: Harry, Meghan didn't wed before Windsor service
Read full article: Archbishop: Harry, Meghan didn't wed before Windsor serviceFILE - In this Saturday, May 19, 2018 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry pulls back the veil of Meghan Markle watched by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during their wedding at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England. The archbishop of Canterbury has confirmed that he married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May 2018, despite the couples claim they had another, private, ceremony three days earlier. During an interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this month, Meghan said that three days before our wedding we got married. (Owen Humphreys/pool photo via AP, File)LONDON – The archbishop of Canterbury has confirmed that he legally married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May 2018, despite the couple’s claim that they had another, private, ceremony three days earlier. In early 2020, Meghan and Harry announced they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media.
Osbourne off 'The Talk' after inquiry into racism discussion
Read full article: Osbourne off 'The Talk' after inquiry into racism discussionFILE - Sharon Osbourne arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show "The Talk" after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – CBS says Sharon Osbourne will no longer appear on its daytime show “The Talk” after a heated on-air discussion about racism earlier this month. AdAfter a commercial break, the discussion continued with Osbourne telling Underwood at one point: “Don’t try to cry. Sharon Osbourne, a manager for her husband and other musicians, was a judge on the British talent show “The X Factor” and on “America’s Got Talent.”
CEO says Harry hire is a natural fit, not a publicity stunt
Read full article: CEO says Harry hire is a natural fit, not a publicity stuntFILE - In this Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, Britain's Prince Harry arrives in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in London. Prince Harry has joined the corporate world as employee coaching and mental health firm BetterUp Inc.s Chief Impact Officer. BetterUp, based in San Francisco, works with employees from companies including Mars, AB InBev and LinkedIn on coaching and mental health services. “Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace” is set to air on the U.S. cable channel in the fall of this year. It follows 2018's “Harry & Meghan” and 2019’s "Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal."
UK judge says newspaper can delay statement on Meghan case
Read full article: UK judge says newspaper can delay statement on Meghan caseA British newspaper doesnt have to run a front-page statement about the Duchess of Sussexs legal victory until it has had the chance to challenge the order, a judge ruled Monday March 22, 2021. (Simon Dawson/Pool via AP, File)LONDON – A British newspaper doesn’t have to run a front-page statement about the Duchess of Sussex’s legal victory until it has had the chance to challenge the order, a judge ruled Monday. Judge Mark Warby ruled in Meghan’s favor last month. He ordered the newspaper to publish a front-page statement highlighting the duchess’s legal victory, and said the statement should also run on the MailOnline website for a week. The judge said Monday that the statement could be put on hold while Associated Newspapers asked the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge his earlier rulings.
CBS says 'The Talk' staying off air after racism talk
Read full article: CBS says 'The Talk' staying off air after racism talkFILE - Sharon Osbourne attends a special screening of "A Million Little Pieces" on Dec. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. CBS says its daytime show "The Talk" will stay on hiatus for another week after a discussion about racism involving co-host Sharon Osbourne went off the rails last week. Osbourne reacted with anger and profanity when asked to talk about her support and friendship with British TV personality Piers Morgan. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – CBS says its daytime show “The Talk” will stay on hiatus for another week after a discussion about racism involving co-host Sharon Osbourne went off the rails last week. At one point Osbourne said to Underwood, “don't try to cry.
Meghan and Harry spark anger, soul-searching in UK media
Read full article: Meghan and Harry spark anger, soul-searching in UK mediaNewspapers on display with front pages featuring images of members of the royal family, outside a shop in London, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. But the couple identified an even bigger villain: the British media, which they accused of racist bullying and personal attacks. Harry depicted a toxic relationship between monarchy and media, saying the royal family was “scared” of the tabloid press. The allegations stirred a passionate response that has toppled two senior British media figures. British media charted every twist of their increasingly unhappy marriage.
Invalidations of Meghan's claims of racism hurt Black women
Read full article: Invalidations of Meghan's claims of racism hurt Black womenBut for many Black women worldwide, the headlines and social media discussions were painfully familiar. With social media conversations questioning whether racism affected Meghan's treatment by the British press and royal family, many Black women say it is yet another example of a Black woman’s experiences with racism being disregarded and denied. AdFleary said the UK has a long history of dismissing Black women in conversations about racism. And that denial is something Black women face every day, she said. “Very often, Black women in conference rooms and offices experience discrimination and have no recourse, in the same way that one of the more powerful Black women in the world had no recourse except to give it all up,” McGhee said of Meghan.
Complaints pour in over UK presenter's comments on Meghan
Read full article: Complaints pour in over UK presenter's comments on MeghanBritish television host Piers Morgan laughs as he speaks to reporters outside his home in Kensington, central London, Wednesday March 10, 2021. Morgan quit the Good Morning Britain program on Tuesday after making controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex. The U.K.s media watchdog said earlier Tuesday it was launching an investigation into the show under its harm and offense rules after receiving more than 41,000 complaints about Morgans comments on Meghan. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)LONDON – Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, complained to Britain’s ITV about presenter Piers Morgan’s comments on her interview with Oprah Winfrey, the channel’s news operation reported. “If people want to believe Meghan Markle, that’s entirely their right,” he said, using Meghan’s maiden name.
GOP struggles to define Biden, turns to culture wars instead
Read full article: GOP struggles to define Biden, turns to culture wars insteadPresident Joe Biden speaks with Mary Anna Ackley, Owner of Little Wild Things Farm, left, and Michael Siegel, Co-owner of W.S. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and the Democrats were on the brink of pushing through sprawling legislation with an eyepopping, $1.9 trillion price tag. Other GOP efforts to define Biden as a radical or to attack his mental acuity also didn't resonate. Some Republicans argue it will simply take time for the GOP to organize against Biden, given the honeymoon period most new presidents enjoy. All the while, the Biden White House is underscoring its attempts at bipartisanship, putting the Republicans on the defensive for not signing onto the broadly popular COVID relief bill.
World viewership of royals' interview nearly 50 million
Read full article: World viewership of royals' interview nearly 50 millionIt aired a night later in Britain, where ITV said it had 13.3 million viewers, a huge number for a smaller country. Powered by Winfrey and royals, CBS won the week with an average of 6 million viewers in prime time. ABC had 3.5 million, NBC had 3.2 million, Fox had 2.5 million, Univision had 1.3 million, Ion Television had 1.1 million and Telemundo had 1 million. MSNBC had 1.88 million, TNT had 1.41 million, CNN had 1.25 million and HGTV had 1.11 million. ABC's “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race with an average of 9.3 million viewers.