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Travalyst moves into its next phase of growth - Travalyst (https://travalyst.org/news/travalyst-moves-into-its-next-phase-of-growth/)
IF you can go through the new announcement word salad, congratulations.
Quote from: wannable on May 25, 2023, 03:51:11 PM
Travalyst moves into its next phase of growth - Travalyst (https://travalyst.org/news/travalyst-moves-into-its-next-phase-of-growth/)
IF you can go through the new announcement word salad, congratulations.
Hi Wannable, Travalyst sounds interesting. Is this something Harry is involved with?
Care to explain what is interesting? I'm asking because I honestly do not understand the word salad announcement. For what it's worth, what has travalyst done?
9 partners that are for profit, partnering with a non profit, sounds iffy wiff. :teehee:
Quote from: wannable on May 25, 2023, 04:57:01 PM
9 partners that are for profit, partnering with a non profit, sounds iffy wiff. :teehee:
:lol: :laugh10: Well done!
New business blow for Harry and Meghan as US officials REFUSE to grant their Archetypes trademark - barely a week after $20million Spotify deal was ditched
The US Patent and Trademark office refused 'Archetypes' trademark application
It said there was a 'likelihood of confusion' with an existing Arizonian company
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had a trademark application for their podcast name rejected, records show.
The couple had their application for exclusive rights to 'Archetypes' - the name chosen by Meghan for their podcast - refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office because of the 'likelihood of confusion' with an existing brand.
But it was refused due to an existing trademark by Arizonian firm Archetypes LLC, which sought exclusive use in 2015 for a series of books and articles about ''nutrition, fitness, sexuality, psychological self-improvement'' and more.
The couple's lawyer, Marjorie Witter Norman, of Los Angeles firm Willkie, Farr & Gallagher, has applied for another three months in which to finesse the Archetypes application.
By RICHARD EDEN and ALEXANDER BUTLER
PUBLISHED: 22:49 BST, 21 June 2023 | UPDATED: 11:29 BST, 22 June 2023
DAILY MAIL
^ The Arizonian company has a website and social media accounts since 2015
Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
This is an eviscerating read...
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The Wall Street Journal
@WSJ
Prince Harry and Meghan's Hollywood dreams face a rude awakening. Their Spotify deal is over, and Netflix is unlikely to renew. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Produce a Hollywood Flop: Themselves - WSJ (https://on.wsj.com/3NqsfFF)
The Wall Street Journal's article linked below included discussions with former Archewell staff as well as those from Spotify and Netflix.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Produce a Hollywood Flop: Themselves - WSJ (https://archive.ph/2023.06.24-041155/https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/prince-harry-meghan-markle-spotify-netflix-deals-hollywood-dbf1b6ed)
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Harry and Meghan Produce a Hollywood Flop: Themselves
They arrived three years ago with royal star power amid a streaming boom, but have notched more cancellations and rejections than produced shows
Wow, that article is not at all flattering to the Sussexes, and what might be most damaging is that it comes from people who have worked with them. It seems to confirm what a lot of us have thought for a long time--that the Sussexes don't seem to have much appeal beyond their connections to royalty. They sound very disorganized; throwing out ideas but not wanting / not able to settle down to the practicalities and hard work of bringing ideas to fruition. They also sound incapable of long-term planning and thinking through consequences, which was noticeable when they tried to force the HIHO deal by putting up the Sussex Royal website.
It's not a good sign that people in their new 'Hollywood' world are being so critical. I hope they have invested their money wisely because they may have trouble securing more high-dollar deals. Of course the money they have should be enough for them to live comfortable for the rest of their lives, except that they want to live the lifestyle of billionaires and even huge amounts of money can go quickly in that case. Although I personally do not care for Harry and Meghan, I do hope they can find a successful path-that does not involve trashing the BRF. We will see what WME can do, I guess.
Produced a Hollywood Flop? Themselves? Their Netflix documentary was not a flop. In fact Netflix excitedly proclaimed that it was their most watched doco ever! Spare certainly was no flop. It led the best selling lists for months and sold in Britain, the US, Europe and in fact all over the world.
Simmons putting the boot in when someone is down doesn?t impress me in the slightest. In fact it confirms to me that he is a very nasty piece of work. And nothing he could suggest to anyone could be described as ?noble? in any way. He wouldn?t know the meaning of the word.
As for the Sussexes and those people rejoicing at seeing two human beings knocked to the dust, the only way from now on is to regroup and just go forward. On and up!
Quote from: Kristeh-H on June 24, 2023, 07:43:37 PM
Wow, that article is not at all flattering to the Sussexes, and what might be most damaging is that it comes from people who have worked with them. It seems to confirm what a lot of us have thought for a long time--that the Sussexes don't seem to have much appeal beyond their connections to royalty. They sound very disorganized; throwing out ideas but not wanting / not able to settle down to the practicalities and hard work of bringing ideas to fruition. They also sound incapable of long-term planning and thinking through consequences, which was noticeable when they tried to force the HIHO deal by putting up the Sussex Royal website.
It's not a good sign that people in their new 'Hollywood' world are being so critical. I hope they have invested their money wisely because they may have trouble securing more high-dollar deals. Of course the money they have should be enough for them to live comfortable for the rest of their lives, except that they want to live the lifestyle of billionaires and even huge amounts of money can go quickly in that case. Although I personally do not care for Harry and Meghan, I do hope they can find a successful path-that does not involve trashing the BRF. We will see what WME can do, I guess.
@Kristeh-H - I too share concerns that have been raised by those that worked with the Sussexes in the UK when they were working royals and those voiced by people who worked with them on their media projects in the U.S. too. The line that noting that they have "big ideas but subpar performance" is concerning as they were banking on these types of projects to help provide income. IMHO the only projects that have been truly successful ie: "Harry and Meghan" are related to their ties to the British Monarchy and unfortunately slagging Prince Harry's family. Their other projects with Netflix and Spotify don't seem to have the same viewership/listeners when they are related to other topics.
I'm hoping that they can turn this around and not have to rely upon their former lives as working royals and Harry's family to provide content.
From the top executive team, Simmons who has two 'functions' within the company is the Karma Man. 1 Boot vs 100 plus boots that Harry and Meghan inflicted!
Sooner or later, that karma was to happen, I said many months ago, since last year all industries are suffering a downturn, pandemic economy, the poorest performers in every company was going to fired.
Good luck to Ari finding them jobs, IMHO he will very likely find strata 3 product, brand and media placements, but I highly doubt strata 6. They are damaged. They will have to work hard for whatever he finds for them. OR take the Ari - Middle Eastern promos, which has been his focus the last 3 years, successful. West was too strictly pandemic coded for Ari to work and make moneys.
^ I think RIF members have all wished them well with different degrees, I think we here comprehend that if the couple are in trouble, his family automatically are also in trouble, they will end up picking up the pieces, which nobody wants to happen.
Taylor Swift 'snubbed personal invite from Meghan to appear on her Spotify podcast' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12230261/Taylor-Swift-snubbed-personal-invite-Meghan-appear-Spotify-podcast.html)
Taylor Swift very busy on tours and cant interview without permission from her REP or agents articles says im learned that
Prince Harry planned to interview Putin, Trump and Zuckerberg about ?childhood traumas? for proposed Spotify podcast | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/496154/prince-harry-planned-interview-putin-trump-and-zuckerberg-childhood-traumas-proposed-spotify-podcast/)
Prince Harry 'wanted to interview Vladimir Putin about his childhood traumas for his and Meghan's podcasts' | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/22795729/harry-interview-vladimir-putin-childhood-podcast-meghan/)
To be fair (with Taylor Swift) many years ago 'party at the palace gala 2013, the letter Prince William wrote emphasized that 100% was going directly to Centrepoint.
I think if M had written that all proceeds from a Archetype episode with her would go to charity, seconded with a guarantee, which actually helps to preserve a friendship would have helped.
I say this because Taylor has done 'collabs' in her career with another person ONLY if there is a charity involved or She is the one who invited i.e. another singer for 1 song only.
Quote from: wannable on June 24, 2023, 11:56:14 PM
To be fair (with Taylor Swift) many years ago 'party at the palace gala 2013, the letter Prince William wrote emphasized that 100% was going directly to Centrepoint.
I think if M had written that all proceeds from a Archetype episode with her would go to charity, seconded with a guarantee, which actually helps to preserve a friendship would have helped.
I say this because Taylor has done 'collabs' in her career with another person ONLY if there is a charity involved or She is the one who invited i.e. another singer for 1 song only.
Yes
^ She actually started her foundation year 2013 after doing the gala gig with Prince William, since then she has done huge donations yearly. I would love to think they keep in touch, my thoughts have a reasoning, she just this past week donated from her ERAS Tour to Las Vegas foodbank. W&K donated all the stolen from a similar church foodbank 2.5 weeks ago.
Anyway I really like Taylor Swift music. :blowkiss:
Quote from: Curryong on June 24, 2023, 08:58:15 PM
Produced a Hollywood Flop? Themselves? Their Netflix documentary was not a flop. In fact Netflix excitedly proclaimed that it was their most watched doco ever! Spare certainly was no flop. It led the best selling lists for months and sold in Britain, the US, Europe and in fact all over the world.
Simmons putting the boot in when someone is down doesn?t impress me in the slightest. In fact it confirms to me that he is a very nasty piece of work. And nothing he could suggest to anyone could be described as ?noble? in any way. He wouldn?t know the meaning of the word.
As for the Sussexes and those people rejoicing at seeing two human beings knocked to the dust, the only way from now on is to regroup and just go forward. On and up!
I don't believe that the Sussexes have been "knocked to the dust" though they've definitely stumbled now and then primarily due to their own behavior especially in 2022 and 2023. This is time for them to seriously consider where they are currently at and how they're going modify their own actions and words in order to improve their situation if they are going to have any chance at a successful regrouping.
While I don't care for Simmons' choice of words when describing his interaction with Prince Harry during their podcast discussions, his comments are basically repeating what others have previously stated about working with the couple in the UK and the U.S. The WSJ also shares as similar sentiment from Netflix, Spotify and former Archewell employees who are sharing their personal experiences when it came to the Sussexes' actions and attitudes during that time period.
Yes let's hope that on the path to "onward and upward" that there's been some serious reflection on their part and hopefully, one or both of them is going to choose to listen to experienced professionals and modify their behavior.
I believe the couple are putting their full focus on the remaining GBP 40 Million with Netflix with a project film 'Great Expectations', woke version. So far, all reports indicate that project has not been cancelled.
According to Lady C, Meghan still needs reigning in by WME, Ari. Lady C's sources said the talent agency had nothing to do with Meghan putting out 'feels' stunt with Dior or Cartier. Allegedly Ari gave her an earful. Not a good start of a relationship, allegedly he is not happy with it. For what it's worth the possibility of a Dior contract 'was' for Harry, but the feel stunt placed out there in the media tied to spotify news ruined H chances. This news is also confirmed by latest Telegraph article, who consulted independently and Neil Sean.
Quote from: Curryong on June 24, 2023, 08:58:15 PM
Produced a Hollywood Flop? Themselves? Their Netflix documentary was not a flop. In fact Netflix excitedly proclaimed that it was their most watched doco ever! Spare certainly was no flop. It led the best selling lists for months and sold in Britain, the US, Europe and in fact all over the world.
Simmons putting the boot in when someone is down doesn?t impress me in the slightest. In fact it confirms to me that he is a very nasty piece of work. And nothing he could suggest to anyone could be described as ?noble? in any way. He wouldn?t know the meaning of the word.
As for the Sussexes and those people rejoicing at seeing two human beings knocked to the dust, the only way from now on is to regroup and just go forward. On and up!
Proving that their successful projects are the revenge, tattle-tale ones, where they trash (and lie about) Harry's family for money. And while the book and docu-series were very successful monetarily, they didn't help the Sussexes' reputation. Can they do anything of value that is not connected to trashing the BRF?
And now there are people in the US who are are making very similar criticisms as people in the UK. These are people who know the Sussexes, who have worked for and with them when they were working royals and now in California. Maybe there is some truth to the things these people say.
Imagine asking Top Execs as an employee to sign up NDA's.
The couple archewell audio, archewell productions couldn't do it by themselves, they 'had' to accept combo teams with teams belonging to Spotify and Netflix. These two companies gave the green light to speak to media outlets that are considered in the United States as The Bible of Business; WSJ, Bloomberg.
Samples:
Spotify Hires Producers To Help Prince Harry And Meghan ...
Forbes
https://www.forbes.com ? joshwilson ? 2022/01/26 ? s...
Jan 26, 2022
^ A couple of months later, Netflix followed.
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Quote from: Kristeh-H on June 24, 2023, 07:43:37 PM
Wow, that article is not at all flattering to the Sussexes, and what might be most damaging is that it comes from people who have worked with them. It seems to confirm what a lot of us have thought for a long time--that the Sussexes don't seem to have much appeal beyond their connections to royalty. They sound very disorganized; throwing out ideas but not wanting / not able to settle down to the practicalities and hard work of bringing ideas to fruition. They also sound incapable of long-term planning and thinking through consequences, which was noticeable when they tried to force the HIHO deal by putting up the Sussex Royal website.
It's not a good sign that people in their new 'Hollywood' world are being so critical. I hope they have invested their money wisely because they may have trouble securing more high-dollar deals. Of course the money they have should be enough for them to live comfortable for the rest of their lives, except that they want to live the lifestyle of billionaires and even huge amounts of money can go quickly in that case. Although I personally do not care for Harry and Meghan, I do hope they can find a successful path-that does not involve trashing the BRF. We will see what WME can do, I guess.
Hi Kristeh H,
Welcome to RIF. I :welcome: agree that the Sussex couple may not have much appeal as individuals. Their one selling point is that they have royal connections. They probably have plenty of money to live in LA, which they can do relatively well, and perhaps that's what they should do and raise their children quietly.
Thanks, Blue Clover! I don't think Meghan wants to live a quiet lifestyle at all. I think her dream has always been to live as an A-list celebrity / global philanthropist, except not doing the nitty-gritty work of philanthropy just having photo-ops and receiving awards.
I don't know what Harry wants. I don't know if Harry himself knows what he wants.
I do believe that the company would make this type of statement as "Heart of Invictus" is set to be aired in August 2023 and that the couple's contract is intact until 2025. After that, I don't know if they'll choose to renew or end their relationship with the Sussexes.
Netflix Says It?ll Work With Prince Harry And Meghan Markle ?On A Number Of Projects? Amid Deal Review Reports | ETCanada.com (https://etcanada.com/news/1001985/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-reportedly-facing-pressure-from-netflix-to-come-up-with-more-ideas-the-deals-continually-under-review/)
QuoteAfter reports of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle facing pressure from Netflix made headlines, a spokesperson the streaming service refuted the claims saying they will ?continue to work together on a number of projects?
?We value our partnership with Archewell Productions. ?Harry & Meghan? was Netflix?s biggest documentary debut ever, and we?ll continue to work together on a number of projects, including the upcoming documentary series ?Heart of Invictus?,? a Netflix spokesperson told ET in a statement.
The couple ? who stepped back as senior members of the royal family in March 2020 before moving to California ? signed a huge deal with the streaming service, thought to be for around US$100 million, a couple of years ago.
Despite their ?Harry & Meghan? docuseries that was released at the end of 2022 breaking records around the world, it was earlier reported thatNetflix have told them to come up with more or else they risk not being paid the rest of their money.
Even the left-wing Guardian isn't having it:
Terrible ideas, tedious shows, zero talent: Meghan and Harry?s trainwreck podcast career | Podcasts | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jun/28/terrible-ideas-tedious-shows-zero-talent-meghan-and-harrys-trainwreck-podcast-career?CMP=share_btn_tw)
Quote from: Kristeh-H on June 27, 2023, 01:23:34 PM
Thanks, Blue Clover! I don't think Meghan wants to live a quiet lifestyle at all. I think her dream has always been to live as an A-list celebrity / global philanthropist, except not doing the nitty-gritty work of philanthropy just having photo-ops and receiving awards.
I don't know what Harry wants. I don't know if Harry himself knows what he wants.
Hi Kristeh H, I agree. Meghan wanted to reach the highest level A-list celebrity status all along, and she won't stop until she, in her mind, reaches this goal. She will stay in the media forever, although it is unclear if she will be like a Wallis Simpson-type person or something else. She will most likely crave "celebrity" level attention for the rest of her life.
^^A play of words from Sussex Camp.
To put it basic and simple, Netflix DOES have the Invictus ✅ which is part of the half of the USD 120Million contract.
The remaining USD 60Million is IF and only IF Netflix accepts any projects from the couple - they have until 2025 to propose and earn that amount if it receives a go ahead from the company. The contract is until 2025 with this stipulation. IF Netflix had broken the 2025, they'd have to pay a penalty. Stipulation is the Sussex give ideas/projects, Netflix can accept or reject with no penalties until the day/month/2025.
Neil said yesterday the couple were going to do a counter PR about their Netflix situation starting today but the situation is basically the ^ above two sentences. A project that is being studied by Netflix from the Sussexes is called Bad Manners (poked idea from Dickens Great Expectations)
Prince Harry, interviewing Putin? Just imagine what it would have been like... (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/columnists/2023/06/24/prince-harry-putin-podcast-spotify/)
I don?t usually comment on him anymore, but given the situation that occurred in Moscow recently, I thought this was hilarious.
The thought of Putin and Harry in a room together with Harry trying to get him to hug his inner child is just absolute comedy gold 😂
The idea as I've said is Joe Rogan esque. There is nothing wrong with the copycat idea. The issue is 'finding a producer who has the real and truthful factual contact book who actually can minimum write and have a 'consideration of', meaning the letter reaches to the 'first line circle with direct secretary to mention an invitation to Trump, Putin, Zuck short name for Mark - the facebook man he himself uses his also known as AKA and the Pope'.
Harry's idea - he should have written directly to these people IF he really wanted to 'work'.
The couple IMO are too lazy, 3 years of very low to none productivity. They themselves in their tax form to the IRS, we work 1 hour a week.
^But Vladimir Putin? Come on. I actually enjoy the wide variety of guests that Joe Rogan has on his podcast and it?s taken time to gain enough reputation to make it a destination for these figures to make appearances.
But I don?t even think Joe Rogan would have enough hubris to believe he could call up the Kremlin to ask Putin for an interview.
Additionally, Putin is one of the most intelligent men out there. He?s not a role model in terms of literally anything else, but the man isn?t an idiot. To think that Harry would have the ability to keep up with him is funny in and of itself. The idea that Putin would even want to address the fad that ?childhood trauma? has become is the funniest part of all.
I think it really shows the delusion of where Harry believes he ranks in the grand scheme of things. Clearly doesn?t seem to have accepted that he?s now just another Hollywood celebrity and also doesn?t seem to realize that it takes skill to interview anyone, but to interview someone like Putin would be quite the challenge for even the most experienced broadcaster.
^ Vlad has acceded to interview (s) with someone from the West - Oliver Stone.
^ Trump has acceded to interview (s) - Piers Morgan
^ Zuck and the Pope acceded via film or documentary about themselves. Zuck went through a mandatory congress interview/too much database about everyone, big brother style.
^ This is what I mean in a illustration of contact of ''intention'' to do business or whatever motive to make sure it reaches the center of inner circle, the person in question.
(https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Albyra-Bianca-Sy-Tamco/publication/362689157/figure/fig1/AS:11431281079009980@1660484303771/Three-Concentric-Circles-Model-Kachru-1985-The-Inner-Circle-consists-of-the-countries.png)
^Sure and I agree, it doesn?t sound like they have much in the way of follow-through, but I think that?s mainly because neither of them have any background in producing or creating content.
Meghan was an actress, but that?s not the same as being the one responsible for manning the entire ship. And blogging about your experiences is also not the same as putting a podcast together. Two different things. And Harry had an entire staff of people to put together his visits. He just showed up and read the briefings. And army life doesn?t equate to podcast production.
It?s the idea itself that shows that he genuinely believes himself to be in the stratosphere of someone like Barack Obama. Sitting down for a chat with Putin? Just a folly.
IMO just because they are (ex) royals, they think they can/may have and do everything. They did initially, not their fault US companies handed out moneys because of WHO Harry is!.
The hard part is 'sustaining' the handout. The 3 words from Simmons was the ''alerting'', i.e. black balling, Human Resources warning to the rest of the industry of fired line by the book of financial loss (all companies have a fired/redundancy handbook)- Simmon says.
I?ve always loved Bill Simmons for the way he?s always said what was on his mind. Whether you agree with his statements or not, he was and is never one to mince words about how he personally feels about someone or something.
He clearly saw straight through Harry; not that it?s hard. And that?s actually a great point you made. It?s not their fault, but they got handed something because of who they used to be and their connections. The issue is, as you mentioned, sustainment. Here, the contract came before the ideas. That?s bad business. But that?s on Spotify.
I?m not here to rehash on their delusions. Clearly, their connection to reality is?tenuous, to say the least. I just thought that bit about Putin was absolutely hilarious and I almost wish it had happened just for my own entertainment. After all the destruction that Putin has caused, he at least owes us one good thing and that interview could have been the comedic highlight of my month 😂
IMO the only way their Netflix contract can hold is Season 2 of Harry and Meghan reality show of their life in Montecito. US articles suggesting this point. I am making this point as it is together with Penguin House the remaining contracts the couple have. I can't comment on any possible new projects until they are available news to the public. It sucks to be a public person in all honesty and be dependant at the same time of a company, the couple are ''employees'' or hired externals via contract.
The company has axed a lot of films and series that didn't see the light of day OR didn't have a ''ending'' (series). Source: social media fans of books (possible film about a book fantasy or real life) and series with no ending because of the chopboard. Note: As I said since last year, all industries have had to axe employees and whatever they produce, from consumer goods to this particular industry. Lately as I also mentioned, i.e. Disney was very honest with the situation; all production that will/is going forward are ALL DELAYED, no axing.
Eh, idk. I?m a believer that people like this will always land on their feet. Will they be respected? Likely not. A reputation, once lost, is difficult to regain. But they don?t need respect, they need money, which I think they?ll be able to get.
Part of the reason I don?t post here is because their conduct just disgusts me. But also because it?s so boring now, they don?t influence the RF anymore, so they don?t intrigue me anymore. I only posted that bit because it made me laugh lol the most interesting thing I?ve seen about them in a while.
Quote from: HistoryGirl2 on June 29, 2023, 01:46:32 PM
^Sure and I agree, it but I think that?s mainly because neither of them have any background in doesn?t sound like they have much in the way of follow-through, producing or creating content.
Meghan was an actress, but that?s not the same as being the one responsible for manning the entire ship. And blogging about your experiences is also not the same as putting a podcast together. Two different things. And Harry had an entire staff of people to put together his visits. He just showed up and read the briefings. And army life doesn?t equate to podcast production.
It?s the idea itself that shows that he genuinely believes himself to be in the stratosphere of someone like Barack Obama. Sitting down for a chat with Putin? Just a folly.
I have to say that I am a bit surprised that Meghan didn't seem to have some idea of what is involved with the production side of any video project. Was she not aware of what her ex-husband did as a producer? I have to guess that it wasn't a topic that they discussed when they were together.
Meghan does, she just wanted to be in every single bit and piece of the entire picture. Argumentative for every 'move' is micro managing, translate that to problematic. No matter which company, there are functions and responsibilities for every person.
She did it with her time at the BRF, she did it at Spotify, she did it at Season 1 Netflix.
She just can't help herself, unable to control her actions or stop herself from doing something. Super controller. She doesn't see anything wrong with being a micro manager too. Nothing wrong if you will be your own boss, your own employee, your own everthing (For Real).
^^I think it?s hard to truly grasp the work it requires to genuinely produce content in today?s media world. And sometimes there?s vanity producing where you get the credit of being a producer and don?t do much.
A podcast is your voice; literally and figuratively. What people are starving for is original content. They can tell if it?s manufactured or disingenuous. Truthfully, Harry seems lost. I don?t think he knows what his niche is, if he even has one. Hence the ridiculous Vladimir idea 😂
It's actually easy from what I've read or seen from producers who have written or made social media comment about their profession. Right people, right attitude, letting go of minor detailing every day, interrupting, getting into the hair of helps things move forward.
^Producing is a very broad job title though. I agree that there are times where there?s literally no work involved, but there?s producing jobs that require you to do a lot. It?s not a one size fits all type of definition.
Creating content is not an easy job though. It might look easy from the outside, but it?s an every day kind of a job while the content is being provided. You don?t just show up on the day/time the podcast is being recorded and that?s that.
If you start from the 'bottom' it is. The thing is the spotify articles (consequently the Netflix paragraphs too, asking Netflix to edit here there everywhere on a frequent basis) do state that the couple, mostly Meghan is micro managing hired people making it difficult to move forward.
To make a simple example, If you edit a film, the edit will affect absolutlely the entire film; voice, background music if any, timing of each scene, I can go on. Hence the micro managing comment. This produces delays, interruptions, no ending to no ending, people tired of getting into their hair...
I?d have to see exactly what she?s doing to make it difficult. If it?s her attitude that?s one thing, but there?s nothing wrong with her wanting to have control over the content that?s being produced. It?s her podcast. If we?re talking about wanting to do someone else?s job outright, that?s stepping over the line. But podcast hosts (even the super famous ones) don?t just show up to work to talk for an hour and then are never heard from till the next time.
I recall Bloomberg and WSJ wrote about edits, copy/pasting to put everything together. Very likely if one was just natural rather than contrived, there would be less editing. Many of the 'in' podcasts are existing and alive do to being natural, video filming a podcast as it comes and posted in their spotify channel, youtube and social media as it is.
i.e. my favorite tennis podcast, there are two of them are just as I explain here, which is also translated to what the above two bibles of business said, which was generalizing the arts and entertainment world - not easily understood the behind the scenes of ''editing'' and its complications, delays, etc., luckily as I said in the past, I do have a family member - top management - in top 3 worldwide tv services. This family member started as a radio producer for a very very famous person...climbed the ladder because this person is good at the job, excelled.
Nobody is perfect, natural with all warts included, i.e. Kate low voice, English accent to a point of being nervous or scared to speak out loud makes her wannable. :D because of the no pretense of being 'perfect'. The next best thing then if this is a 'con' learn to the point of almost getting a real diploma of the 'subject', in her case, be honest to God as natural as one can be. W is doing the same. IMO IMO IMO!!! One thing is for sure, that is more endearing to the public than being contrived.
Well, that I can see. She is highly conscious of her image down to the T. I don?t think there?s anything ?natural? about her, everything feels forced and contrived, in my opinion. I?m not sure that type of broadcasting is popular these days. I think most people would prefer that relaxed, honest conversation. I can only speak from my personal experience, and that?s what I like, too.
But at the very least, she actually provided a podcast. Harry did not. And dag nabbit on that front 😂
Spotify takes ?34m hit on podcasting in wake of Harry & Meghan split (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/07/25/spotify-podcasts-cutbacks-cost-34m-megan-markle-deal-split/)
QuoteSpotify has taken a ?39m (?34m) hit on podcasts after ditching a string of deals including its high-profile tie-up with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The music streaming service revealed that it had taken the writedown in the second quarter of the year as a result of ?write offs and contract termination? costs ?in connection with rationalising our podcast content portfolio?.
Spotify has recently been making heavy cutbacks in its podcasting division after spending millions expanding into the market.
Last month Spotify and Archewell Audio, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?s podcast production company, agreed to mutually terminate a $20m (?16m) deal they signed in 2020.
The Duke and Duchess reportedly failed to meet performance targets to secure the full payout. The commercial arrangements have not been disclosed.
^ More of the above strategy campaign of victimhood (blaming everyone)
Inside Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Growing Pains in Showbiz - Exclusive (https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-growing-pains-showbiz-hollywood-loves-comeback-exclusive-7568141)
Whitewash: please forget that Spotify built a recording studio at our property, please forget the 'archetypes' ads and promos, please forget the 20 something people Spotify hired for us, please forget we published in our own website after a 2 year pandemic - normalization of the planet we decided to take a 5 month maternity/paternity leave despite the economic downfall and tribulations worldwide.
Will it work? The saying about 'the 3rd time's a charm'?!
The 3rd is WMA, the 2nd was Sunshine Sach, the 1st was their own chosen by them KP Staff (moved to BP).
Richard Eden
@richardaeden
When even #PrinceHarry and #Meghan's favoured media outlet @people says their career is suffering 'serious growing pains', you know they must be in trouble.
Quote from: wannable on August 02, 2023, 04:01:44 PM
Richard Eden
@richardaeden
When even #PrinceHarry and #Meghan's favoured media outlet @people says their career is suffering 'serious growing pains', you know they must be in trouble.
Everything in Hollywood and out of it is suffering ?serious growing pains? at the moment. Studios here in Aus employing US actors and crew have closed. The Aus premiere of Oppenheimer saw the lead actors walk off the red carpet. Actors and crew employed at all streaming services are on picket lines or sitting at home. Nothing?s moving, so of course the Sussexes are affected. So is everyone else. Moneys still coming in to the Sussexes from their publishers and from other projects no doubt. And next month, after this month?s activities, polo, conference etc, comes Invictus.
Quote from: wannable on August 02, 2023, 03:43:45 PM
^ More of the above strategy campaign of victimhood (blaming everyone)
Inside Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Growing Pains in Showbiz - Exclusive (https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-growing-pains-showbiz-hollywood-loves-comeback-exclusive-7568141)
Whitewash: please forget that Spotify built a recording studio at our property, please forget the 'archetypes' ads and promos, please forget the 20 something people Spotify hired for us, please forget we published in our own website after a 2 year pandemic - normalization of the planet we decided to take a 5 month maternity/paternity leave despite the economic downfall and tribulations worldwide.
Will it work? The saying about 'the 3rd time's a charm'?!
The 3rd is WMA, the 2nd was Sunshine Sach, the 1st was their own chosen by them KP Staff (moved to BP).
The part of that article that I found completely incredulous was a paragraph that said (paraphrasing, but this was the gist) that Harry and Meghan left because they didn't want royal life for their family, and everything else flows from that. Seriously??!!! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex didn't want royal life for HRH Prince Archie and HRH Princess Lilibet???
No one has forgotten that this is not what Harry and Meghan wanted. They didn't want to give up being royals. They wanted half in, half out. They wanted to pick and choose royal events to participate in, and also build their own personal fortune. Their leaving is rooted in two things, imo: jealousy of William and Catherine (they still can't seem to let that go, can they?) and a desire to build their own Hollywood empire. And even that desire is connected to their envy of the Wales. Of course I think they wanted money and fame for its own sake, but I also think they want it because they want to upstage William and Catherine. If they can't actually move ahead of W and C in the hierarchy, then H and M at least want more wealth and popularity.
At least that's what I think.
Quote from: Kristeh-H on August 02, 2023, 11:51:12 PM
The part of that article that I found completely incredulous was a paragraph that said (paraphrasing, but this was the gist) that Harry and Meghan left because they didn't want royal life for their family, and everything else flows from that. Seriously??!!! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex didn't want royal life for HRH Prince Archie and HRH Princess Lilibet???
No one has forgotten that this is not what Harry and Meghan wanted. They didn't want to give up being royals. They wanted half in, half out. They wanted to pick and choose royal events to participate in, and also build their own personal fortune. Their leaving is rooted in two things, imo: jealousy of William and Catherine (they still can't seem to let that go, can they?) and a desire to build their own Hollywood empire. And even that desire is connected to their envy of the Wales. Of course I think they wanted money and fame for its own sake, but I also think they want it because they want to upstage William and Catherine. If they can't actually move ahead of W and C in the hierarchy, then H and M at least want more wealth and popularity.
At least that's what I think.
I have to agree that if the couple didn't want the "royal life for their family" they could have chosen a few different options when it came to the styles/titles for their children. First, they could have kept to their original announcement made shortly after Archie's birth in May 2019 in which they stated that he'd be known simply as Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. They didn't want to use Prince Harry's secondary title: Earl of Dumbarton or even Lord Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. Lillibet could have been known as Lady Lillibet M-W. Second, upon KCIII's ascension to the throne, they could have announced that they'd wait until their children were adults at 18 to see if they wanted to use the style/title HRH Prince/Princess of Sussex. Buckingham Palace allowed the Sussexes to be the ones to determine when they'd want to make any announcements regarding their children's styles/titles after Sept. 8, 2022.
Like you
@Kristeh-H, I tend to believe that the couple still desire some form of their "half in and half out" role that they'd envisioned and originally announced in January 2020.
A great post
@Kristeh-H, although I'm not gobsmacked about their revolving change of to be or not to be in reference to their children and other areas too, where they've contradicted themselves.
My initial comment about Spotify tied to the couple's via WMA comment campaign, let's say the part of the article that caught my eye is ''The Duke and Duchess of Sussex "were given no formal lay of the land to kick things off," says a source close to the 'Archetypes' production.
^ Basically this line is confirming what Tom Bower, Valentine Low, Robert Jobson, Rebecca English, Camilla Tominey - every RR except one or two - have said the couple complained about, which was a lie, they wrote in their books and articles not only the sources within the palace but described the many instances of receiving ''guidance'' of the how to, including formal 20 page bullet points about the British royal family, which she rejected. Whoever said NO to the couple was eventually made redundant. In their minds, via this People article, the NO is 'red tape'.
Their BRF and Spotify is exactly the same, the couple are self-sabotagers.
Thanks. Yes, it's very much like how Meghan claimed she didn't have a 'princess school' to help her assimilate into royal life--when it turned out that she had the equivalent of a group of private tutors. Including the extensive dossier that Edward Lane Fox compiled for her with a list of experts who have said that she only contacted two of them.
It does sound to me like they simply want all the planning and hard work done for them and all that is required of them is to show up for the photo op with a smile.
It is often forgotten that Diana received the same ?guidance? from senior courtiers, including a lady in waiting to the Queen. However that person had known Charles all his life and adored him. So Diana felt that she would automatically be regarded as lesser than he if she wished to do something official or even informal that Charles disapproved of that the Court, including that person, would side with him. In other words she felt hostility directed towards her by senior courtiers from the beginning.
If it was very very difficult for a British aristocrat to pick up, understand the rules and ?fit in? to Court life, how much more difficult do you think it would be for someone separated from their mother, their country, their friends, their profession? And one who had their first pregnancy and baby within a few months of the wedding.
And it isn?t as if senior courtiers are incapable of lies and deceit. There is a lot written in this forum about lies told about the Sussexes. Yet there is at least one story Harry tells in Spare of once contacting the three most senior courtiers in the hierarchy (whom he calls by insect pseudonyms) about an issue that he wanted discussed with the Queen and righted if possible. And each of these three men agreed to raise the matter with HM. But when the Queen asked them directly about Harry?s communications with them when he raised it, each one, collectively and together, denied to her face (with Harry present) that they had ever received any such communication from him.
I'm certain it's not easy to adjust to royal life, but that is all the more reason to research it as much as possible and consider if you really want to be a working royal, and not rush into it blindly. I'm also sure that Meghan was under stress, considering how many big life changes she made. But some of that is on her too. I understand that she and Harry wanted children and so there was a bit of a time crunch given her age, but no one forced her to jump right into full-time royal work. It might have been wiser to have eased into it, working part time or even just saying that she was going to devote a few years to starting a family and adjusting to a new country and culture. Would there have been some criticism? Yes, probably. The media criticised Catherine for being a part time royal for a while too, but William and Catherine made the decision to do what was best for their family. Harry and Meghan could have certainly done that too, and it likely would have made things a little easier for Meghan.
In any case though, Meghan didn't say that people were assigned to help her but it didn't work for whatever reasons. She made it sound like she was simply cast adrift and no one was there to answer her questions or give her any guidance, and I don't believe that that is true. I think there were people giving advice and guidance, but it wasn't what Meghan and Harry wanted to hear, so they discounted it.
I'm not sure I agree that lies are deliberately told about the Sussexes. And how can anyone trust what they say? Harry and Meghan have both been caught saying things that are half-truthful, misleading, or sometimes not truthful at all. That has all been discussed over and over again. Harry himself says that his memory is 'selective' or something like that, but that his memories are as good as facts. Um, no Harry, it doesn't work like that.
Kate had the luxury, if you like, of being a part time royal because Prince Philip was still active on the royal duties roster at the time she married William and started her family. So she was able, from 2011 to 2017 to do a few royal duties and concentrate on growing a family.
By the time Meghan married Harry the situation was very very different. Prince Philip retired from royal duties at the age of 96 in August 2017, a few months before Meghan and Harry?s engagement. When they married the next year he was completely retired and had undergone a hip operation. After his retirement the younger royals automatically went into fulltime duties mode. There wasn?t the luxury of part time duties for any senior royal.
And as for courtiers let?s not forget that Valentine Low, no friend of the Sussexes, wrote in his update on ?Courtiers? that there were senior members of the Royal Household who ha*ed Harry and Meghan, ?and said so?. A direct quote, can?t get balder than that!
But Harry has said that the family discussed whether Meghan should become a working royal, and that he and Meghan were the ones who were adamant about her joining. That doesn't sound like anyone was pressuring her to jump in full force.
Tbh, I wouldn't be surprised if there weren't staff and advisors who came to strongly dislike the Sussexes. They don't sound easy or pleasant to work with at all. Even Harry said that staff would be slumped at their desks crying, though he blames the press and the staff members themselves. But considering the bullying allegations, that staff said the the Sussexes were difficult and bad-tempered, and even Harry admits that there was tension and crying staff--I'd bet there is a lot of truth to the bullying stories.
Harry wanted his wife to join him by his side as a full time royal. Charles, before the wedding, asked if Meghan wanted to continue to act. As she had obviously left Suits in Nov 2017 she expected to be on the royal roster. Charles moaned about the expense, not about her joining the roster or anything else.
And nobody on any royal staff has come out and spoken publicly about these bullying allegations. And that?s all they are, allegations. The Palace commissioned report remains private and undisclosed.
Kristen-H:
That was a really great insightful comment you made, very interesting;
Does anyone ever wonder why that bullying report has remained locked up? We will never know what is in that report till it is made public, yet I don't think it is to save the reputations of Charles, Camilla, William or Catherine, or any of the employees who worked for the royals, I think it would really hurt the Sussex's, so be careful what you ask for as the saying goes.
I also think that Meghan saw how the royals live, and with that and titles, servants went to her head as that is not how she was brought up or lived that lifestyle before Harry. Harry grew up with that lifestyle, he expects to be waited on hand and foot and get whatever he wants when he wants it. So he assumed the same would be done for him wherever he went in life.
There is no doubt that the Sussex's have LIED again and again and those that know them have to be extremely careful of what they say around them for fear of it being in some interview, book, TV show or a reporter......they can't ever be TRUSTED again and that is on them only. Half in and Half out, that will never happen with Charles or when William becomes king. As the saying goes, you made your bed so lie in it.
I would like it if they would just make their life in CA and leave the royal family in the dust of their lives. Yet that will not happen ever.
Quote from: Curryong on August 04, 2023, 03:56:33 AM
Harry wanted his wife to join him by his side as a full time royal. Charles, before the wedding, asked if Meghan wanted to continue to act. As she had obviously left Suits in Nov 2017 she expected to be on the royal roster. Charles moaned about the expense, not about her joining the roster or anything else.
And nobody on any royal staff has come out and spoken publicly about these bullying allegations. And that?s all they are, allegations. The Palace commissioned report remains private and undisclosed.
Charles moaned about the expense--
according to Harry who does not always remember things accurately, even by his own admission. It still doesn't sound to me like the family was pressuring Meghan to jump in full steam and that she and Harry could have taken things more slowly on that front. The press can be intrusive and unfair as well. But no one forced them to pore over every word. I think mature people would have assigned staff to read through articles and let them know if there was valid criticism (something that the Sussexes might need to improve upon), but not to disturb with them with nonsense or stupid, hateful things. Harry and Meghan chose to read everything and obsess over it. Not a healthy way to deal with the situation. I'm sure it was a stressful time, but at least some of that was due to Harry and Meghan's own decisions.
The staff have spoken to authors, some of whom you have also quoted. Harry himself said it was a tense atmosphere and the staff would be slumped at their desks, crying. That's just not a normal workplace scene. The Sussexes are (or were) responsible for the tone of their workplace environment. When you consider the things that multiple staff members have said to authors, the turnover rate, and that Harry's own words show an unpleasant work situation, I think it's very reasonable to believe the Sussexes treated their staff poorly.
Quote from: Nightowl on August 04, 2023, 06:22:13 AM
Kristen-H:
That was a really great insightful comment you made, very interesting;
Does anyone ever wonder why that bullying report has remained locked up? We will never know what is in that report till it is made public, yet I don't think it is to save the reputations of Charles, Camilla, William or Catherine, or any of the employees who worked for the royals, I think it would really hurt the Sussex's, so be careful what you ask for as the saying goes.
I also think that Meghan saw how the royals live, and with that and titles, servants went to her head as that is not how she was brought up or lived that lifestyle before Harry. Harry grew up with that lifestyle, he expects to be waited on hand and foot and get whatever he wants when he wants it. So he assumed the same would be done for him wherever he went in life.
There is no doubt that the Sussex's have LIED again and again and those that know them have to be extremely careful of what they say around them for fear of it being in some interview, book, TV show or a reporter......they can't ever be TRUSTED again and that is on them only. Half in and Half out, that will never happen with Charles or when William becomes king. As the saying goes, you made your bed so lie in it.
I would like it if they would just make their life in CA and leave the royal family in the dust of their lives. Yet that will not happen ever.
Thanks, Nightowl! It would be interesting to see that report, wouldn't it? I too think being royal kind of went to Meghan's head, but I have seen a report from her earlier days working in Canada that, while she could be very warm and friendly to some people, that she could also be a rude and difficult to people she considered 'inferior'--that she thought were only there to serve her. It sounds like she was a diva on the set of a photoshoot she did for a clothing line. So maybe she already had a bit of that attitude. And it was a stressful time. I wouldn't be surprised if she weren't very unhappy in the UK, but I still say that some of it was due to her own decisions and even if a person is stressed and unhappy, it doesn't excuse bad behavior especially from a grown adult who should be able to have some self-control.
Yes, I think the trust between the Sussexes and the rest of the family is gone forever. I could see them reaching some sort of guarded truce, but I don't think there will be a close, loving relationship again (if it ever really existed. I think now that William and Harry were never as close as we thought). I said on another thread that one thing Harry and Meghan are good at is burning bridges.
Basically a Human Resources report is classified confidential at any organization, company worldwide. IF it ever is disglosed, it will come from the 3rd party firm, although I very much doubt it.
^
Yet it has been reported that HM paid personally for that report.......so wouldn't that report be her private property to do with as she pleased? I don't think she would of wanted that report to be made public because it would be damaging to some of the royal family and for me that would be the Sussex's. I keep reading the comparison between Andrew and the Sussex's which are 2 very different issues as at least Andrew has mot threatened or bad mouthed or written a book or done TV interviews about the royal family, all he has done is exercise horses while the Sussex's can't keep their mouth shut how much they hate the royal family.
So my opinion is that report is all about the bullying the Sussex's did to their staff, gads wonder what the turn is in Ca if it is anything like it was in the UK.
Better Up has laid off 16% of its workforce this week after not meeting their financial targets last year. :( I hope the workers who were laid off will be able to find work soon.
Harry's San Francisco startup laying off workers amid Sussex rebrand (https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/04/harrys-silicon-valley-startup-to-lay-off-workers-as-he-and-meghan-try-to-reinvent-themselves-reports/)
QuoteOver the last week, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have returned to the spotlight in an effort to reportedly ?reinvent themselves? and prove to the world that they?re not ?grifters? who need to exploit their fraught connections to the British family to keep people?s attention and maintain their wealthy, A-list lifestyle.
But they hit a possible snag with the news Thursday that one of Harry?s projects, the San Francisco-based mental health startup, BetterUp, ?missed its financial targets? last year and needs to lay off 16% of its workforce, or some 100 employees. The Daily Beast cited multiple sources within the company to report Thursday that the company, which provides ?mental fitness? services to corporate clients, has been dealing with ?internal tumult? for many months, including ?a revolt? in 2022 by its army of coaches over pay cuts and other professional issues.
It appears that Harry still has his lucrative job with BetterUp as its ?chief impact officer,? and is still listed at the top of BetterUp?s leadership team. The company has never offered details about what the Duke of Sussex does in his role, how much he is paid or how much time he puts in. He has given interviews for BetterUp on the importance of maintaining mental health and appeared in March with CEO Alexi Robichaux at the company?s Uplift summit. In interviews, Robichaux has vaguely said that Harry?s role is to expand BetterUp?s ?global community reach,? while the duke has said his job involves ?driving advocacy and awareness for mental fitness.?
The HR website Glassdoor with verified ex employee comments for that company are ugly.
And there are thousands of ex employees of of thousands of companies that are users of Glassdoor, mostly they don't describe working atmosphere, salaries, bonuses as such.
Harry is integral to BetterUp, he DID ''influence'' CEO's of companies to sign up with BU 2022, but that was before Netflix and Spare - which the Mercury news didn't detail about The Daily Beast originator - that kind of toxic attention isn't wanted. I think like Travalyst, instead of making redundant, you pause or shelve the person out of the front view for a while.
It's a terrible shame about the employees who lost their jobs. I hope they can find other jobs quickly.
I've always questioned Better Up's judgment in taking on Harry. He's not the poster boy for handling mental health issues well. If nothing else, the fact that he--a person who already had a therapist, who had been one of the figureheads for mental health support in the UK--then says that he had no idea how to help his suicidal wife does not speak well of his capabilities.
Quote from: Kristeh-H on August 06, 2023, 02:03:58 PM
I've always questioned Better Up's judgment in taking on Harry. He's not the poster boy for handling mental health issues well. If nothing else, the fact that he--a person who already had a therapist, who had been one of the figureheads for mental health support in the UK--then says that he had no idea how to help his suicidal wife does not speak well of his capabilities.
Well as they have employed Harry now for quite a while and continue to do so, the BetterUp people quite obviously believe he is a valuable employee and therefore disagree with your assessment.
Two valid comments that are not the answer from one comment to the other comment. IOW IF I had a FAQ/Q&A, it would be two ''different'' questions with independent answers, which IMO are both valid.
The couple did DO a brouhaha about M suicidal thoughts, H I have my therapist in speed dial, H I didn't know how to help my wife, her pregnant medical team are ghosts...anyway IMO the suicidal and racist was M&H plot to disrepute the BRF.
H DID bring in about 60% of the BU sales goal (2022) with just his 'presence' little work. 1 hour show up. Source: TDB. The other 20% BU sales force, the other missing 20% some have to pay.
BUT, there's a but after the pandemic, in all industries the CUT in each department is notified by a BOD/CEO to be, for example: HR department cut 20%, Facilities department cut 30% and so. According to Glassdoor the cuts in all Companies have been the Higher paid personnel to cover the losses, that means 1 white collar cut rather than 5 to 10 blue collar or worse cut. Empathy to get rid of 1 white collar expensive hire rather than 5-10 blue collar employees. IOW, the savings of the rich is there, but the poor has no savings, a bad situation indeed.
The Glassdoor BU comments I refer as ugly is from Greed of the white collars to other really bad stuff (working atmosphere a dictatorship, contrary to their philosophy, etc that the coaches bring out externally to the companies that hire them)
Quote from: Curryong on August 06, 2023, 02:10:04 PM
Well as they have employed Harry now for quite a while and continue to do so, the BetterUp people quite obviously believe he is a valuable employee and therefore disagree with your assessment.
Yes, that is obviously true.
Harry is the very last person on this earth to talk about positive mental health as he is a total freak mess with the way his actions and behavior have been for the last 3 years. Anybody taking any advice of any kind from his is sitting themselves up for failure. A company that employs him is a company nobody should ever do business with. Those employees who lost their jobs I bet are wondering how he keeps his job when he is a millionaire many times over....... titles talk I gather! Shame on BetterUp!
Prince Harry's new documentary release date confirmed as Netflix drops trailer (https://www.gbnews.com/royal/prince-harry-netflix-heart-of-invictus-release-date-royal-news)
All the best, I hope it's 85% about the participants, 15% H.
Check out ?Heart of Invictus? on Netflix
Watch Heart of Invictus | Netflix Official Site (https://www.netflix.com/us/title/81443485?s=i&trkid=258593161&vlang=en&clip=81703314)
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https://archewell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FINAL_ARCHEWELL-FOUNDATION-2021-FORM-990-PUBLIC-DISCLOSURE.pdf
The anchor of TV Talk is very disappointed, as one of his colleagues (journalist) died in Afghanistan, whilst a second was severely injured. I'm putting it here because it is very critical about H.
Debunking Harry's claim about the media's lack of care for the war, the soldiers, honoring them.
?He?s MANIPULATING Reality!? Prince Harry Accused Of ?Playing? To His ?WOKE" Following - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjuJs46yV1c)
Know all about Talk TV. Yet another supposed personality on a rightwing channel bleating about others being ?woke?. And none of the talking heads on any of those channels would say anything favourable about either of the Sussexes if their lives depended on it, so no surprise there! As for ?a colleague killed? well, any excuse to criticise Harry is better than none.
I have great respect for the Invictus Games and to the men and women who represent their nations at this sporting event. "Heart of Invictus" has wonderful stories shared of these athletes. However am frustrated by Prince Harry's false or exaggerated claims in the documentary and his need to air them in this film. Especially when his current statements contradict the ones he had made previously.
Regarding not receiving support.
QuoteClaim debunked: In two past interviews, Harry claimed that he received psychological support from the Army upon his return from Afghanistan, and also said his brother was pivotal in persuading him to seek therapy to deal with the impact of his mother?s death.
In a 2016 interview, Harry discussed the psychological support he received after serving in Afghanistan.
He said: "The Army put you through a day, two-day course on the way back through Cyprus, which is crucial to everybody."
The Duke went on to say that what they were told proved invaluable.
Quote from: wannable on August 31, 2023, 10:24:08 PM
The anchor of TV Talk is very disappointed, as one of his colleagues (journalist) died in Afghanistan, whilst a second was severely injured. I'm putting it here because it is very critical about H.
Debunking Harry's claim about the media's lack of care for the war, the soldiers, honoring them.
?He?s MANIPULATING Reality!? Prince Harry Accused Of ?Playing? To His ?WOKE" Following - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjuJs46yV1c)
I have to admit that I am very surprised that Prince Harry claimed that the British media had not been reporting on the wounded veterans of the Afghan War. I understand that Prince Harry has strong feelings regarding the British media, however why would he make a statement like the one he did in "Heart of Invictus." That claim is clearly false as there was reporting on the war be television and print media. Also there was fundraising efforts as well. The Sun raised millions of pounds for the veterans.
Prince Harry attended The Sun's Millies ? but now claims media didn't care about wounded soldiers | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/23718043/prince-harry-attended-sun-military-awards/)
QuoteTHE Sun?s Millies became an annual TV event after being launched with a star-studded show hosted by Strictly Come Dancing?s Tess Daly in December 2008.
And Harry was at the event three years later when he shook the hand of Pte Jaco Van Gass, part of the Walking with the Wounded trek to the North Pole.In 2017, the prince joined the Queen in attending the unveiling of a memorial to Afghan heroes after The Sun raised ?1million from readers.
Our front pages have heavily featured the faces of many Armed Forces heroes.
Among those honoured at our awards was triple amputee Cpl Josh Boggi, who was given a Sun Military Award in 2013 for overcoming adversity after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan.
Cpl Ricky Furgusson won the Life Saver Award at the 2010 Millies for risking death four times to help wounded colleagues, before he was blown up by a hidden Taliban bomb.
Prince Harry's controversial claims in latest Netflix documentary debunked | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1807915/prince-harry-claims-heart-of-invictus-debunked)
Finally suggesting that it was the British press revealed that he was in Afghanistan.
QuoteClaim: When discussing his deployment to Afghanistan, Harry appears to suggest that his cover was blown by the UK media.
He said: ?The whole reason I was allowed to go to Afghanistan in the first place was because it was kept a secret.
?While I was there for the ten weeks no one knew apart from the British press who said '?we'll keep quiet as long as we get access'.
?To suddenly be on the way home I was angry. But it was important for everyone around me ? their safety ? to remove me?
Claim debunked: But news of his deployment was actually revealed by a US website and an Australian women?s magazine, who boasted a ?world exclusive? about ?Harry the Hero?.
Harry and Meghan are among the producers of "Heart of Invictus." Why would anyone permit Harry to make claims that are so easily proven wrong during this documentary?
I had hopes that the games would be about the men who fought the wars and who came home with severe injuries, yet Harry so far has made it about him and how he suffered......good grief, again talking about his mother. Well that was to be expected as usual from him, he will never let that go as that is all he knows apparently. What 10 years, so years down the road and that is still what he will talk about as if anyone will be listening. Are people around him to darm scared of him to tell him to move on and grow up? Do they think being a royal prince makes Harry special.....it doesn't! He really lost his way and I just wonder what it is like living with him daily, stress is putting it mildly. Glad to see the royal family moves on from Harry and Meghan.
I don?t think that the army organising ?a day, two day course in Cyprus? when coming back from his tour in Afghanistan exactly counts as invaluable longterm psychological support, however Harry may have felt about it at the time. And as for the British media blowing his cover that may well have been what he was told by his senior officers at the time.
Quote from: Nightowl on September 01, 2023, 03:02:02 AM
I had hopes that the games would be about the men who fought the wars and who came home with severe injuries, yet Harry so far has made it about him and how he suffered......good grief, again talking about his mother. Well that was to be expected as usual from him, he will never let that go as that is all he knows apparently. What 10 years, so years down the road and that is still what he will talk about as if anyone will be listening. Are people around him to darm scared of him to tell him to move on and grow up? Do they think being a royal prince makes Harry special.....it doesn't! He really lost his way and I just wonder what it is like living with him daily, stress is putting it mildly. Glad to see the royal family moves on from Harry and Meghan.
No the media has inferred that it was all about Diana in their reports on the documentary Heart of Invictus, and his prior appearances with reference to the doco. They also inferred that he supposedly took aim at the RF, which he did not do.
However very very little of the documentary or in his intro to it is Harry talking about Diana or his own sufferings in that regard. The doco is a five part series on Netflix. And Change has given a review here on this forum of the first two episodes. The documentary concentrates on the vets? stories.
Quote from: Curryong on September 01, 2023, 03:05:20 AM
I don?t think that the army organising ?a day, two day course in Cyprus? when coming back from his tour in Afghanistan exactly counts as invaluable longterm psychological support, however Harry may have felt about it at the time. And as for the British media blowing his cover that may well have been what he was told by his senior officers at the time.
I just reread the chapter on Spare and found on page 149 that Harry acknowledged that it was an Australian magazine had outed him and that it was reported on an American website (Drudge Report. )
Spare was released this year, so I don't understand why he is trying to suggest it was the British media who "outed" his whereabouts in Afghanistan.
What Harry actually stated was
From the DM
?Harry also complains about the media ruining his deployment to Afghanistan, saying: 'The whole reason I was allowed to go to Afghanistan in the first place was because it was kept a secret.
'While I was there for the ten weeks no one knew apart from the British press who said ''we'll keep quiet as long as we get access''.
'To suddenly be on the way home I was angry. But it was important for everyone around me ? their safety ? to remove me.'
Harry's cover was blown by the Drudge report in 2009 with a 'world exclusive' about 'Harry the Hero'.
And Harry and others might possibly be wondering how did a quite obscure US gossip outlet (or for that matter ?New Idea? in Aus) get news of Harry?s whereabouts in Afghanistan. In 2009 the US media outlets almost always got any report about the BRF from British sources, ie Fleet St. So?..?
The British media stayed quiet throughout his deployment. When they realized that New Idea and Drudge Report had revealed to the world his whereabouts, the editors quietly informed BP and CH that his cover was no longer a secret. It was only afterwards that they like the other media around the globe reported on the matter.
My frustration with Prince Harry is that his false or exaggerated claims detract from his own story as a veteran and what should be a celebration of these athletes. Invictus Games is IMO Prince Harry's most brilliant project to date, but he has a habit of self- sabotaging that has increased over the last years that has a wider impact than he seems to realize.
Quote from: TLLK on September 01, 2023, 01:01:15 AM
I have great respect for the Invictus Games and to the men and women who represent their nations at this sporting event. "Heart of Invictus" has wonderful stories shared of these athletes. However am frustrated by Prince Harry's false or exaggerated claims in the documentary and his need to air them in this film. Especially when his current statements contradict the ones he had made previously.
Regarding not receiving support.
I have to admit that I am very surprised that Prince Harry claimed that the British media had not been reporting on the wounded veterans of the Afghan War. I understand that Prince Harry has strong feelings regarding the British media, however why would he make a statement like the one he did in "Heart of Invictus." That claim is clearly false as there was reporting on the war be television and print media. Also there was fundraising efforts as well. The Sun raised millions of pounds for the veterans.
Prince Harry attended The Sun's Millies ? but now claims media didn't care about wounded soldiers | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/23718043/prince-harry-attended-sun-military-awards/)
Prince Harry's controversial claims in latest Netflix documentary debunked | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1807915/prince-harry-claims-heart-of-invictus-debunked)
Finally suggesting that it was the British press revealed that he was in Afghanistan.
Harry and Meghan are among the producers of "Heart of Invictus." Why would anyone permit Harry to make claims that are so easily proven wrong during this documentary?
Recollections may vary, he stated in his 2016 interview the help, 2023 the opposite. ALL His claims were debunked in 12 hours. Changing an objective reality to a new subjective reality in his own world.
He strikes the British media, the Home Office, now the MOD - now whispering in Netflix is he is angry with the initial mixed reviews of his docu, the lack of media support in both countries; USA and UK about the docu. He has himself to blame. He used to be so likable by everyone because it was a princely thing to shine a light on everyone but not him. His new stance is to compare their stories to himself. Episode 1 injured personnel talking about their limbs, he then says I didn't lose an arm, a leg, but I AM as hurt and suffered as you. :ugh: It's like Meghan's Archetype podcast of comparing herself with the guests stories, me me me all over again.
HERO RAPS HARRY I've had your back for 15yrs Harry but youre wrong about media not supporting veterans, says maimed war hero Ben McBean
I've had your back for 15yrs Harry but you're wrong about media not supporting veterans, says maimed war hero Ben McBean | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/23740483/war-veteran-prince-harry-media-military/)
An undisputed fact is the years of alcohol and drug abuse, Harry very likely can't remember long and mid facts of reality.
I would really like to have the entire testimony of his war against the media - the latest - Neil Sean is claming that the Mirror in the last day DID SAY that W had given a truckload of moneys from his settlement - a direct wire transfer to one of H patronages (Endeavour or Invictus?!), H was poker face, didn't say thank you, hasn't said thank you and apparently according to Neil - the top bosses are pressuring - will have to say thank you on stage at this coming Invictus. Let's see.
More injured veterans are coming forward to dispute Prince Harry's claims made in "Heart of Invictus," regarding the British media's coverage of injured veterans.
Prince Harry's claim media didn't care about wounded British soldiers branded offensive by string of ex war heroes | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/23716722/prince-harry-wounded-british-soldiers/)
QuoteLord Dannatt, 72, was Chief of the General Staff when Harry served and brokered the news blackout deal which enabled his tour to go ahead. He seems to have completely forgotten that he was present at some of the events to honor injured veterans.
A year earlier he liaised with Help For Heroes charity founders Bryn and Emma Parry and won crucial Sun backing.
Lord Dannatt said: ?Being kind, I would say that Prince Harry?s recollections are not as clear as they might be.
"He may recall the support he and William gave to Help For Heroes in the early days given it was launched on October 1, 2007.
?There is no doubt that Prince Harry returning from his deployment to Afghanistan with injured soldiers brought a fresh focus to the sacrifice many families made.
?But his comments and that focus were one amongst many and there had already been a shift in public support for our service people.?
He has himself to blame, waged a war against the British media, especially the ones he has a grudge - and they are the only tabloids helping vets, he is waging a war against the Home Office, and now he is waging a war with the MOD. Stateside he publicly announced his allegiance with the Aspen Institute, whom have been caught in their own web of lies in reference to free speech and disinformation - caught themselves doing no free speech and spreading disinformation.
IF he was liked, the documentary would have received FREE PROMOTION he was expecting in both countries, and it didn't happen. A bit of the free promo at the BM, hence in the team sussex thread I said he should be grateful about that, despite trashing the same media that help the veterans and are under his suing siege.
Which government office is next? Other than he said the BRF forced him to work and travel for the Foreign Office.
This is also why I said yesterday he is being grey rocked. The abuse he is doing left right and center is enough for the top bosses to ignore him. I do feel for the little people who are speaking out feeling offended; be it right or left or neutral. Making fun of a dead journalist because he belonged to a right wing media is so wrong. It is upsetting and very rude to say the least.
This is becoming a big nightmare for the Sussex's, it seems they want everyone to acknowledge how great they are and with *recollections may vary* is showing their many lies which will finally trum everyone against them. They have *nobody* to blame but themselves, someone who isn't afraid to speak to Harry really needs to speak the TRUTH to the so called Prince to get through to him and his wife. *Unbelievable*
Concentrating, as are the media, on a couple of sentences Harry spoke about them in the first episode of a five hour, five part documentary series about wounded heroes. And Harry does NOT making it all about himself. He appears in Ep 1, (and not to any great extent) what about ep 2, 3, 4, 5, which concentrate on the stories of these brave men and women.
Harry was no doubt thinking about how the media concentrated on HIM and him alone when he was forced to return prematurely from his first tour of duty, and also about the way the MOD and the media used him in a documentary about him at Camp Bastian towards the end of his service there on his second tour of duty.
AND it would still be interesting to know exactly who told the Drudge Report about his being on service overseas..
Quote from: Nightowl on September 01, 2023, 09:03:02 PM
This is becoming a big nightmare for the Sussex's, it seems they want everyone to acknowledge how great they are and with *recollections may vary* is showing their many lies which will finally trum everyone against them. They have *nobody* to blame but themselves, someone who isn't afraid to speak to Harry really needs to speak the TRUTH to the so called Prince to get through to him and his wife. *Unbelievable*
I don't really view it as a nightmare, but as a disappointment/frustration. :ugh: This is yet another self-inflicted wound from Prince Harry.
Invictus Games is IMO Prince Harry at his best and "Heart of Invictus" does highlight the inspirational stories of the veterans. I know its not currently in Netflix top ten, but I'm hoping that viewership will pick up when the Invictus Games begin.
The claim that he makes in the documentary about the British media not reporting on the injured soldiers was simply untrue and easily disproved. It was not necessary to make the remark especially after he'd been present at the Milli Awards ceremony and had visited rehabilitation sites that had received funds from the fundraising efforts of the papers.
As for the suggestion that it was the British media who leaked his whereabouts, again he himself acknowledged in Spare that it was an Australian magazine (New Idea) and an American website (Drudge report). :no: I can't understand why he chose to even bring that up in the documentary.
Personally I believe if he came out and made a statement that he "misspoke" especially about the British media not covering the injured soldiers, it would be a step in the right direction IMVHO.
Well *time will tell* if Harry can come out and speak the truth, I won't hold my breath for he and Meghan have shown us just the type of persons they are........one lie after another for the last 3 years, just how can anyone justify that? The stress in his life and Meghan's must be out of this world. Thus is on them totally, the royal family as they have nothing to do with this event.
what does anyone expect now from Harry but lies and nonsense.
Quote from: Amabel2 on September 02, 2023, 09:59:04 AM
what does anyone expect now from Harry but lies and nonsense.
Unfortunately, this seems to be the case now though I do wish that it wasn't.
Im afraid that teh Harry revealed in Spare is the real Harry, and he is very very far from the jolly soldier prince that he was seen as. He is spiteful and nasty, and angry....
I don't know if he is ''aware or not'' about some of his own revelations that actually revealed his own character and at the same time the intention to hurt, embarrass and possibly other things in his mind about family members - it backfired to who he is ^ spiteful, nasty and angry. He (and the wife) is very antagonizing especially since I read a comment in the King's board, family group gatherings about why not Harry and yes Andrew. The latter hasn't trashed his family nor written words giving an example of meetings - thinking he is going to win public approval - when in his own or ghost writer's words - it backfires because in the dialog if it wasn't H, it was M who were very rude or made up fantasy lies about life experiences.
Many of the passages and dialogs have been widely discussed here and worldwide.
Too sum up their life - this article is perfect.
Harry and Meghan's annus horribilis of karmic disaster: MAUREEN CALLAHAN's devastating analysis of how a string of crushing failures since the Queen's (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12468125/Harry-Meghan-annus-horribilis-MAUREEN-CALLAHAN-string-failures-Queens-death-12-months-ago-narcissistic-dreams.html)
The Daily Mail made a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for information on the Sussexes' trip to New York in the fall of 2021.
EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell team requested cushions, new carpet, and outdoor space to film Harlem elementary students for (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12558341/Harry-Meghan-Archewell-team-requests-cushions-new-carpet-film-Harlem-elementary-students-Netflix-doc.html)
QuoteNewly released emails have unveiled the extraordinary lengths Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's team went to pull off the couple's high-profile visit to New York City in 2021.
The files, obtained by DailyMail.com via a FOIA request, show how the Sussexes' high-powered aides had pulled strings behind the scenes to ensure they were presented in a positive light during a series of public appearances that were filmed for their $100million Netflix documentary.
For one of the stops in their three-day tour, representatives for Harry and Meghan raised the idea of bringing cushions and a new carpet to a public school in one of New York's low-income areas to better fit with Meghan's aesthetic.
The emails show Archewell staff had a say in which school they would visit, went through multiple edits of press releases to make their appearance sound 'more substantial,' and even amended the public diary for top school officials.
Spotify founder Daniel Ek shares his thoughts on why the company parted ways with the couple.
Spotify Boss Breaks Silence on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Split (https://www.newsweek.com/spotify-boss-daniel-ek-prince-harry-meghan-markle-split-1831585)
QuoteMeghan Markle and Prince Harry's $20 million Spotify deal collapsed as it did not live up to the hope it would make "consumers very happy," the boss of the streaming service has suggested.
The couple announced their podcast deal in December 2020 but produced just one 12-episode show, Archetypes, hosted by Meghan.
Daniel Ek was asked during a BBC interview whether the partnership was value for money, and revealed the company had hoped to shake things up with the marquee acquisition.
Eco-travel firm faces calls to axe patron Prince Harry after he used private jet owned by a Texan oil heir to fly to a Katy Perry concert
Prince Harry's eco-travel organisation under increasing pressure to sack its royal founder
The board of Travalyst, which the Duke of Sussex set up in 2019 when he was still a working royal, has maintained a wall of silence since news broke of his latest environmentally damaging jaunt. Last weekend, he and wife Meghan Markle took a 40-minute flight from an airstrip near their ?14.5 million Californian home to Las Vegas and back on a Gulfstream jet to watch Ms Perry's gig. The journey, which they shared with Hollywood star Cameron Diaz , came less than a month after they took a private Dassault Falcon 7X plane from New Jersey to the Caribbean paradise island of Canouan - described as 'a place where billionaires go to escape millionaires'- for a romantic break. In contrast, Prince William last week took a commercial British Airways flight to Singapore for his environmental Earthshot Prize ceremony.
Prince Harry's eco-travel organisation under increasing pressure to sack its royal founder after he used private jet owned by a Texan oil heir flew to (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12738561/Prince-Harrys-eco-travel-organisation-increasing-pressure-sack-royal-founder-used-private-jet-owned-Texan-oil-heir-flew-fly-Katy-Perry-concert.html)
It is a good thing that at times regarding Harry and Meghan I am at a loss of words on their behavior, choices and decisions they make in their lives..and this is one of those times....... :lol:
Please ignore the exaggerated headline of the article. :notamused: The CEO of the 2025 Vancouver/Whilster Invictus Games has left his role but remains an ambassador. Also the CCO has also left the team. There are concerns about the funding for security as well.
Prince Harry's Invictus Games is thrown into 'chaos' after claims royals 'ignored' event - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/prince-harrys-invictus-games-thrown-31441687)
QuotePrince Harry 's Invictus Games are reportedly in turmoil as two senior executives are said to have been "dismissed for no apparent reason" just over a year before the next event.
A whistleblower told MailOnline that CEO Peter Lawless, a lawyer and arguably Canada's most respected Olympic and Paralympic administrator, has left his job abruptly, with insider claiming the decision has left staff morale "at an all time low." A spokesperson for the Games said Lawless had been "transitioned out" and was "no longer an employee" but will remain an ambassador.
Also reportedly leaving the team is Bill Cooper, former Chief Commercial Officer, who left in October. Cooper reportedly thanked colleagues for their support after several praised his "grace" and accused Invictus 2025 of making a big mistake by getting rid of him.
The Invictus Games will be held in Vancouver and Whistler in February 2025 and will feature winter sports for the first time. Another insider said that ahead of the Games, staff are "concerned that these recent moves will again overshadow this incredible event for our veterans".
Those two persons have a solid career resume in the Olympics and Paralympics before Invictus Games.
The whistleblower doesn't specify the ''reason'' of departure. I'm sure we will know more in coming days.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle abandoned by donors as Archewell loses ?9m in one year | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1844664/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archewell-foundation-accounts-loss)
Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation suffers ?8.7m drop in donations: Sussex's charity received ?1.6million from two wealthy benefactors last year (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12854957/Prince-Harry-Meghans-Archewell-Foundation-11million-drop-donations-losses.html)
In USA is 11 million drops donated and loss of $674,000 million in past year and also divided by salary money years ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dealt huge blow as charity donations plunge by almost ?9million - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-harry-meghan-markle-dealt-31655843)
Quote from: sara8150 on December 12, 2023, 12:52:36 PM
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle abandoned by donors as Archewell loses ?9m in one year | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1844664/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archewell-foundation-accounts-loss)
Oh dear. I doubt that was the year Archewell had hoped for when it came to donations.
Harry and Meghan's $1.2million Archewell donations: Sussexes gave $200k to 'gender justice initiative', $100K to the anti landmine Halo trust and (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12856003/Harry-Meghans-1-2million-Archewell-donations-Sussexes-gave-200k-gender-justice-initiative-100K-anti-landmine-Halo-trust-10-000-flood-relief-Nigeria-paying-640-000-salaries-five-employees.html)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry?s generous $1.2million Archewell donations revealed | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/509394/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-generous-12million-archewell-donations-revealed/)
Ashley Hansen, who navigated the duke?s bombshell memoir and a Netflix documentary, is moving on. A source hints her advice often went unheeded
Roya Nikkhah, Royal Editor
Saturday December 23 2023, 6.00pm GMT, The Sunday Times
Yes I was surprised to read that she isn't moving on because of a new job but rather that reportedly
couple did not listen to advice.
IMO she left on time. A legal expert highlighted from H multiple suing references of his claims being sourced allegedly by his own communication people - her. The above article says the contrary to H legal claims in judiciary documents - The Sunday Times: whatsapp groups with the media (meaning her archewell phone and media corporate phones) authorized by the couple - where Ashley would feed the media news with whatever H and M would tell her to deliver, she's covering her tracks.
I think this is the main reason, there could be others. But 'legally' with any country courthouse - I'd think the main priority is to not become a collateral damage of whatever 'proportion'.
The article is like bullets fired by Ashley forewarning that IF she is ever called in whatever instance or referred by the couple - she has already fired the first salvo stating the 'whatsapp' media group as an example, like stating I have the receipts.
Maybe Ashley found that she needed to protect herself when she found that the Sussex's did not take her advice. Always keep good records in a private place when working for someone who is known to be untrustworthy. Cover your butt as they say in working for someone else...lessons learned!
'Is this a joke?' Outrage as Prince Harry is to be named a 'Legend of Aviation' alongside moon heroes Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at glitzy Beverly (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12949471/prince-harry-legends-aviation-beverly-hills-ceremony.html)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on January 11, 2024, 09:37:53 AM
'Is this a joke?' Outrage as Prince Harry is to be named a 'Legend of Aviation' alongside moon heroes Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at glitzy Beverly (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12949471/prince-harry-legends-aviation-beverly-hills-ceremony.html)
Apparently it is true?I think. Check on line when the event happens.
This is just silly.
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong need to stay home and do something important like eating ice cream and watching a movie rather than go to this silly, bogus award thingy.
This IS INSULT TO THEIR PROLIFIC, HISTORIC CAREERS .
Aldrin n Armstrong have enough real rewards, awards, accolades, etc.
This is an insult. This is degrading, belittling to them.
I hope they don?t show up. I hope those there booo award purchaser
^Oh look at it this way, everytime something or someone from the royal family does something in the UK we all know the Sussex's will do something in return to be noticed and want the attention focus on them, so they buy another Award, and when money runs dry.....they can always sell those awards to keep up their lifestyle of the rich and famous.......yet Meghan's revenge on the royal family just might be their downfall.
Prince Harry pays tribute to his mother Diana as he receives 'Living Legend' award at glitzy John Travolta-hosted Beverley Hills bash - but makes no (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12985883/prince-harry-living-legends-aviation-gala-lauren-sanchez.html)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on January 20, 2024, 09:57:00 AM
Prince Harry pays tribute to his mother Diana as he receives 'Living Legend' award at glitzy John Travolta-hosted Beverley Hills bash - but makes no (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12985883/prince-harry-living-legends-aviation-gala-lauren-sanchez.html)
Harry looked in high spirits as he joined in for the evening, though Meghan can?t be there. I have no doubt whatsoever that Harry has been in touch with his father at Balmoral to give him his good wishes for the forthcoming op.
The Sussexes are damned by the media if they do and if they don?t give a statement. Royals don?t usually release public statements about each other?s health problems anyway and never have. Where are Anne?s, Andrew?s, the Edinburghs for instance, or William?s about his father and wife?
This vainglorious gala felt like the popping of Harry's bubble... but it was hard not to feel just a smidgen of sympathy for him - Caroline Graham (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12987269/prince-harry-sympathy-caroline-graham.html)
Quote from: Curryong on January 20, 2024, 11:37:25 AM
Harry looked in high spirits as he joined in for the evening, though Meghan can?t be there. I have no doubt whatsoever that Harry has been in touch with his father at Balmoral to give him his good wishes for the forthcoming op.
The Sussexes are damned by the media if they do and if they don?t give a statement. Royals don?t usually release public statements about each other?s health problems anyway and never have. Where are Anne?s, Andrew?s, the Edinburghs for instance, or William?s about his father and wife?
Well we now know from one of the Sussexes' spokesperson that the couple have contacted the King and the Princess of Wales privately.
EXCLUSIVE: Harry's Africa charity rangers 'raped and beat tribespeople': Rainforest families claim years of abuse at the hands of guards who work for conservation body which has Prince as a director - and beg him to intervene -
Harry's Africa charity rangers 'raped and beat tribespeople': Rainforest families claim years of abuse at the hands of guards who work for (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13013591/Harrys-Africa-charity-rangers-raped-beat-tribespeople-Rainforest-families-claim-years-abuse-hands-guards-work-conservation-body-Prince-director-beg-intervene.html) -
I was raped by ranger from Harry's Africa charity as I held on to my baby: The full harrowing details of rainforest families' claims of torture - as (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13013547/I-raped-ranger-Harrys-Africa-charity-held-baby-harrowing-details-claims-torture-revealed-IAN-BIRRELL-video-dispatch-Congo-jungle.html)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on January 27, 2024, 08:12:43 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Harry's Africa charity rangers 'raped and beat tribespeople': Rainforest families claim years of abuse at the hands of guards who work for conservation body which has Prince as a director - and beg him to intervene -
Harry's Africa charity rangers 'raped and beat tribespeople': Rainforest families claim years of abuse at the hands of guards who work for (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13013591/Harrys-Africa-charity-rangers-raped-beat-tribespeople-Rainforest-families-claim-years-abuse-hands-guards-work-conservation-body-Prince-director-beg-intervene.html) -
I was raped by ranger from Harry's Africa charity as I held on to my baby: The full harrowing details of rainforest families' claims of torture - as (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13013547/I-raped-ranger-Harrys-Africa-charity-held-baby-harrowing-details-claims-torture-revealed-IAN-BIRRELL-video-dispatch-Congo-jungle.html)
What I find worrying is that Africa Parks was made aware of ongoing complaints a decade ago according to the article, but there doesn't appear to be much that has changed. I hope that Prince Harry can use his influence to help bring some reform to this organization.
Quote from: TLLK on January 27, 2024, 10:09:00 PM
What I find worrying is that Africa Parks was made aware of ongoing complaints a decade ago according to the article, but there doesn't appear to be much that has changed. I hope that Prince Harry can use his influence to help bring some reform to this organization.
Yes, so do I. Perhaps this international publicity will do it. However, this should also be a matter of concern for the Govts involved within Africa, even more so as they have the power to arrest and convict the perpetrators. And of course as usual the British media highlighted that Harry (who is no longer Patron but a Committee member) was somehow involved, though he would of course be absolutely horrified at such happenings.
And just take a look at these Strategic Partners who donate to and are involved in African Parks management. Have they been silent for ten years?
https://www.africanparks.org/strategic-partners
Plus, this article mentions like behaviour by the World Wildlife Funds rangers. Prince Philip served as WWF International President for years.
Just what IS going on behind the scenes at Archewell? Inside mass exodus from Harry and Meghan's production company as yet another exec leaves (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13022509/Archewell-exodus-staff-Harry-Meghan-production-company-Netflix-documentary.html)
Looks as though he was able to secure a new position with Cinetic Media. I wonder who will take his place at Archewell?
A good initiative. Hopefully they'll have a word with their friends in the Sussex Squad about bullying Catherine and her children.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Address Senate Child Safety Hearing (https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-address-senate-child-safety-hearing-8557229)
I could not post on Sussex events. Henry is in Vegas for Super Bowl.
He just presented on NFL Honors Walter Payton Man of The Year , YEAH to Cameron Heyward of the Steelers. Heyward, a very good guy.
I cannot lie.
I truly cannot stand Meg , but Henry more so. I just think they both are racist, shady, sly, cunning people.
Seems he has a permanent, standing yearly gig at NFLSuperbowl. He was at last years with Meg, Eug n her hubby.
This year it is in Las Vegas
He WILL BE at next year?s NFL Superbowl in NewOrleans, LA.
I heard him being introduced, and thought, come on people, no standing ovation. I do not think they gave it to him. If so, whatever.
Gas up his head.
Well, that is your opinion and you are entitled to it. I don?t think either are any of those things, especially racist. And that?s mine, to which I am also entitled.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'WILL attend the Super Bowl in Las Vegas this weekend'... after Duke of Sussex made headlines with gag-filled speech - (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13067165/Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-Super-Bowl-Las-Vegas.html)
Apparently, Sussex has a standing, annual, gig at NFLSuperbowl. Next year, Sussex will be in New Orleans for the SuperBowl.
Meghan wasn?t there and No, Harry didn?t get paid for the gig. And he quite obviously enjoyed himself giving out the award. The audience liked it, the recipient was apparently overwhelmed, and it was a nice evening.
Harry has been to see his father, attended a sports show he obviously enjoyed and also the Mirror group have settled. They will pay all of Harry?s legal costs in the case, and also give him 300,000 pounds compensation. And he?s now back home with his family. So, all in all, a good week!
LOL.......Harry only went to see his father for a PR stunt, that is all it was. He went uninvited also, and Charles is known to be a stickler for time so he had to hold up the helicopter for Harry's arrival which was unplanned. This whole trip was a PR stunt by whatever company they have now to do things like this as Harry has to be in the news, after all the silly football game takes priority over all events. I am sure 99% that we will see them there smiling and Meghan maybe wearing another $5,000 dress to be seen and heard. I believe Charles loves his son yet I hope he knows the man he is for that is one ugly human being, selfish, sense of entitlement over every one else, just a really self-centered ego manic as is his wife. Now what will their next move be.........I got their number as I was married to an idiot with the same attitude.
Harry still has feelings for his father, as he did for his grandmother. There is love there, whatever you may think. Why on earth would he receive news of his father?s cancer diagnosis and then think that it would be great as a PR opportunity? That is a nutty theory put forward by a few Press people and by the Twitter mob. Other media people disagree completely. Please remember Harry has been suing the people these RRs and talking heads work for, so of course they will put the worst connotations on that visit.
If it was for PR and he wasn?t worried by that phone call Harry would have gone over to London then Sandringham with Meghan and the children. That would have caused a huge amount of publicity for the Sussexes if that was what was upmost in Harry?s mind.
Harry undertook the visit on impulse is what I believe. Charles agreed to see him as he was rushing over, and they did spend time together, however short. I believe Harry may well go and see his father again in a couple of months. He is due in England for an Invictus Games 10th anniversary in May. Or he may go to Windsor at Easter.
THIS IS NOT POLITE. NOT POLITE AT ALL! THE NEXT TIME I WILL DELETE.
First of all this......I think for myself, NO media/tabloid influences me as I am quite capable of
making up my own mind what I believe is right and/or wrong...I have a book that helps me know the difference between the 2, it is called The Bible.
Now for Harry's trip........not for one second do I honestly believe he cares for his dad or even his grandparents when they were alive.....his behavior and decisions showed his dislike (that is putting it mildy) for the royal family, how many times did HM invite him to visit her and he *refused* each time for whatever reasons he had as nobody really knows. And I hope that in time eats at him big time for our grandparents lived a life and they had the wisdome to help guide us through tough times and he turned that all down. Personally, I would give anything to have my mom back with me, I would wait on her hand foot and cherish each day more, yet that is just me as Harry does not know how to do that for if he did he would of taken up an invite to see and talk with her. IMHO, I think he was afraid to face her after all the hate and rage he directed at the family, HER family and country that she served all her life for as that is the position she was BORN to.
This trip ....LOL......a big PR event as he was NOT even invitied to go see his dad, he just jumped a plane and off he went letting the world know how important it was to see his dad not figuring out if his dad was even up to a visitor......Charles does not need *stress* in his life right now, so this visit I believe was for Harry to show how concerned he was for his dad yet he was back on a stage giving another award to whomever for whatever in less then 25 hours I believe. Did he even make it to Ca to see the chidlren before he hit the stage? That right there shows me how much he cares about HIS family in Ca as they were the last thing he did when leaving London. The NFL was so very important, center stage, smiling and joking like there were no cares in the world....I say.......SHAME on Harry for the man he is today and has been for almost 4 years now. And NO talking through a phone or computer is not the same as one's physical persence. He just showed what was important to him and he did just that. I bet Charles laid down the law about leaking that visit as only there probably was only 3 in the room, Charles, Camilla and Harry.......and I would trust Charles and Camilla first before anything out of Harry't mouth...There is No Way back for Harry or Meghan to be in the blossom of the family ever again.....they can not ever be trusted again. A great PR stunt and we will probably see more of them in a sense showing how important he is to the family in his views only. I know someone just like Harry.......absolutely the same personality...I shut the door when I almost lost my life over that person...know this..we only have 1 life in this world......nobody is more important in that life then you.
"It's Harry and Meghan 2.0! Royal rebrand as couple launch The Office of Prince Harry and Meghan website Sussex.com which modestly insists pair are 'shaping the future through business and philanthropy'"
It's Harry and Meghan 2.0! Royal rebrand as couple launch The Office of Prince Harry and Meghan website Sussex.com which modestly insists pair are (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13075801/Its-Harry-Meghan-2-0-Royal-rebrand-couple-launch-Office-Prince-Harry-Meghan-website-Sussex-com-modestly-insists-pair-shaping-future-business-philanthropy.html)
NY Post:
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry slammed for Sussex.com website (https://nypost.com/2024/02/12/entertainment/meghan-markle-prince-harry-slammed-for-sussex-com-website/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=twitter)
The Office of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (https://sussex.com/)
Could Prince Harry return to the UK in May? Duke may attend the Invictus Games 10th anniversary service in London, source claims - after flying visit (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13073669/will-harry-return-duke-sussex-london.html)
We have wait and see till may
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Quietly Launch New Website (https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-quietly-launch-new-website-sussex-8576365)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle launch Sussex.com website in major rebrand - Exclusive | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/513316/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-launch-new-sussex-website/)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rebuilding Sussex brand as they launch new website | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1865961/prince-harry-meghan-markle-new-website-latest)
Meghan and Harry quietly launch new Sussex.com website using Royal titles - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/breaking-meghan-harry-quietly-launch-31562548)
Why Harry and Meghan have avoided mentioning 'royal' label in new Sussex.com website - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/harry-meghan-avoided-mentioning-royal-32110889)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's forgotten website they were banned from using after weeks - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-harry-meghan-markles-forgotten-32107500)
Late Queen Elizabeth said NO let Harry and Meghan have personal websites for security reasons but Harry and Meghan broke rules and cross the line have their own websites
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle ditch Archewell & launch slick NEW website using royal titles to share 'personal updates' | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25666646/prince-harry-meghan-markle-new-website/)
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's rebrand is 'cashing in on same Royal connections they hate so much', royal expert blasts | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25897593/prince-harry-meghan-markle-rebrand-cashing-in/)
Are yes, that so called ?royal expert? ?know nothing? Angela Levin, who wrote glowingly about Harry in her book before but has not a good word to say about him or his wife since the wedding in 2018. She has commented in conspiracy websites online that peddle stories that Meghan has never given birth!
She now spends her time criticising the Sussexes to her heart?s content, practically every time either of them does or says anything, doing the rounds of right wing chat shows on failing channels and making comments about them in tabloids. Week after week, month after month, for Angela and Tom Bowyer, (who states in a recent interview on one of those outlets) that the Sussexes MUST be obliterated! Nice way to make a living I don?t think! :hehe: Hatred incorporated, perhaps she and Bower could start a website up with that title! :hehe:
Quote from: Curryong on February 10, 2024, 09:04:50 PM
Harry still has feelings for his father, as he did for his grandmother. There is love there, whatever you may think. Why on earth would he receive news of his father?s cancer diagnosis and then think that it would be great as a PR opportunity? That is a nutty theory put forward by a few Press people and by the Twitter mob. Other media people disagree completely. Please remember Harry has been suing the people these RRs and talking heads work for, so of course they will put the worst connotations on that visit.
If it was for PR and he wasn?t worried by that phone call Harry would have gone over to London then Sandringham with Meghan and the children. That would have caused a huge amount of publicity for the Sussexes if that was what was upmost in Harry?s mind.
Harry undertook the visit on impulse is what I believe. Charles agreed to see him as he was rushing over, and they did spend time together, however short. I believe Harry may well go and see his father again in a couple of months. He is due in England for an Invictus Games 10th anniversary in May. Or he may go to Windsor at Easter.
Why do I think Harry does not care for his family.......just simply the fact his *actions/behavior and decisions* have shown me that. His grandmother invitied him how many times to visit her and yet he turned them all down for whatever reason. I personally don't think he could face her with all the hate and rage he showed the world about his family.....listen, it is out there for everyone to see still, on the internet, in books, in interviews, it is not hidden how he feels about his family. This is my opinion, not someone else's, or some tabloids, I am a firm believer in grandparents as everyone here knows, I was raised by my grandmother whom I so wish I could have her back and what and how he treated HM was disgraceful to say the least. If NOBODY likes my opinion that is okay with me as I respect everyone's opinion as we are all different. Harry does *not* show love to his grandparents, Philip was dying and still they both did the big O interview......just how would you like it if someone did that to your grandparents I ask? That is putting yourself in someone else's shoes to see how they or you would feel.
HM gave them a gorgeous fabulous wedding, paid for no less, Charles walked Meghan half way down the aisle, Meghan got her dream wedding that was so beautiful yet just look at how H/M have treated HM and Philip with lies and anger and rage about the family.......I just seriously don't understand how anyone could treat someone with such disrespect and rage after all that was done for them......It just baffles my mind really really does still to this day.
Trip, maybe just maybe Harry was worried about his dad, I just don't know or believe it. He left real quick and did not even go home, to a stage for the NFL........is he that crazy over football like the rest of the world is, that is except me as I could care less about football and I know somone who personally is a higher up in the NFL adminstration and we don't talk football either. I don't get that either....
I just dislike how they treat people who have done so much for them ...the Bank of Dad blew away as I am an adult and I expect my adult children to work and take care of themselves like most people do, yet they had Bank of Dad pay them huge amounts of money to support them while Harry had millions in his own name from inheritances..again, just baffles me that people think Charles should pay millions to support them.....who thinks like that?
I could go on and on yet why? It to me is simple, I am a firm believer in working and taking care of me and when I walk out my door to the public I expect of me to be a decent kind and caring human being as that is how my grandmother raised me and once I got rid of ugly in my life and turned it around to what she wanted of me.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on February 13, 2024, 12:58:02 AM
NY Post:
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry slammed for Sussex.com website (https://nypost.com/2024/02/12/entertainment/meghan-markle-prince-harry-slammed-for-sussex-com-website/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=twitter)
I admit that I am a little surprised that it is only Meghan?s coat of arms being displayed and not Harry's as well.
Quote from: Curryong on February 13, 2024, 02:40:46 AM
Are yes, that so called ?royal expert? ?know nothing? Angela Levin, who wrote glowingly about Harry in her book before but has not a good word to say about him or his wife since the wedding in 2018. She has commented in conspiracy websites online that peddle stories that Meghan has never given birth!
She now spends her time criticising the Sussexes to her heart?s content, practically every time either of them does or says anything, doing the rounds of right wing chat shows on failing channels and making comments about them in tabloids. Week after week, month after month, for Angela and Tom Bowyer, (who states in a recent interview on one of those outlets) that the Sussexes MUST be obliterated! Nice way to make a living I don?t think! :hehe: Hatred incorporated, perhaps she and Bower could start a website up with that title! :hehe:
AL is doing the same thing that the Sussex's have done to the royal family. Just because someone has a negative opinion about the Sussex's does not mean it is hateful....it is hateful when it becomes an attack, not an opinion. I don't like nor respect the Sussex's as they degrade and use people for their own advantage as we all have seen through the last 4 years, that is on them.
Harry and Meghan were recently in Canada to promote the Invictus Games-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13090167/Prince-Harry-bobsled-Meghan-impressed.html
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on February 24, 2024, 02:22:59 PMHarry and Meghan were recently in Canada to promote the Invictus Games-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13090167/Prince-Harry-bobsled-Meghan-impressed.html
Both of them seem dedicated to the Invictus Games!
Prince Harry's Invictus Games documentary drops on HULU - despite the Duke of Sussex being under a five-year, $100M contract with rival Netflix -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13123957/Prince-Harry-Invictus-Games-documentary-hulu-netflix.html
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on February 25, 2024, 09:05:47 PMPrince Harry's Invictus Games documentary drops on HULU - despite the Duke of Sussex being under a five-year, $100M contract with rival Netflix -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13123957/Prince-Harry-Invictus-Games-documentary-hulu-netflix.html
Well that surely is up to HULU if that company has poached it, or part of it, as it apparently also includes Harry's recent interview on the IG with ABC's Matt Reeve while he was in Canada and other interviews. It's hardly Harry's responsibility to move a Netflix doco to another provider, if that provider decides to use it with no contract with the Prince.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on February 25, 2024, 09:05:47 PMPrince Harry's Invictus Games documentary drops on HULU - despite the Duke of Sussex being under a five-year, $100M contract with rival Netflix -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13123957/Prince-Harry-Invictus-Games-documentary-hulu-netflix.html
That's enough money to last a lifetime. I never want to hear about them being broke or needing funds ever again.
....except that it won't be enough because of their legal battles and woeful spending habits.
Maybe if they go broke and lose everything, then maybe they will learn something. I think for this couple to learn something like reality, it needs to really really come down hard and hit them where it hurts the most, the bank account! I mean the bank account would have to be almost $.000 because nothing else will work for them. They just refuse to listen to good advice and to people that know more then they do.....4 years of this is enough of their saying we are the victims here. One thing I learned about them is that they do not like working on a regular basis......an event here and there is fine, daily events......oh no, that is not their cup of tea. They want a carefree life to do as they please with all the money at their fingertips and world wide admiration telling them how much they are loved by *everybody*....that is a fairytale as not even the richest people in the world have that. No amount of money is ever going to give them that lifestyle.
Meghan Markle is billed as 'a visionary female leader' and bestselling author on festival line-up alongside Brooke Shields and Katie Couric - where the Duchess will discuss 'breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and a healthier society'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13168339/Meghan-Markle-visionary-female-leader-SXSW-festival-Brooke-Shields-Katie-Couris.html
you've got to be kidding!
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on March 06, 2024, 04:23:31 AM....except that it won't be enough because of their legal battles and woeful spending habits.
Princess Cassandra, Right! Lawsuits are costly. Plus, expensive tastes in terms of mansions and large estates. Sigh! I hope they have someone who can help with financial management.
Quote from: Nightowl on March 06, 2024, 10:56:30 AMMaybe if they go broke and lose everything, then maybe they will learn something. I think for this couple to learn something like reality, it needs to really really come down hard and hit them where it hurts the most, the bank account! I mean the bank account would have to be almost $.000 because nothing else will work for them. They just refuse to listen to good advice and to people that know more then they do.....4 years of this is enough of their saying we are the victims here. One thing I learned about them is that they do not like working on a regular basis......an event here and there is fine, daily events......oh no, that is not their cup of tea. They want a carefree life to do as they please with all the money at their fingertips and world wide admiration telling them how much they are loved by *everybody*....that is a fairytale as not even the richest people in the world have that. No amount of money is ever going to give them that lifestyle.
Nightowl, I can see your point.
Meghan Markle puts on a stunning display in a silky ensemble as she takes center stage at SXSW for star-studded International Women's Day panel - after cozy date night with Prince Harry
The Duchess stepped out on stage alongside -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13174419/meghan-markle-speaks-sxsw-2024-austin-prince-harry.html
Edit: I should mention that Archewell is a sponsor. Hence Meghan
Meghan and Harry are going strong.
Prince Harry met The Office star Mindy Kaling at a 'Beyond Burnout' session during a summit held by 'life coaching' firm BetterUp in his role as its 'chief impact officer'.
The Duke of Sussex spoke on a panel in San Francisco, where the company is based, about managing 'the pressures of today's world and modern corporate life'.
Harry was joined by Dr Adam Grant, BetterUp's chairman of the 'Center for Purpose and Performance', and Kelly Jones, 'chief people officer' at technology firm Cisco.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13295879/Prince-Harry-Burnout-session-BetterUp-summit-San-Francisco.html
I'm curious if there's gonna be any video released from this, because I'd be curious to see what he had to say, but I honestly can't see him having any insight into corporate burnout
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce 2 New Netflix Series — Including a Cooking Show with the Duches.
The other series will "provide viewers unprecedented access to the world of professional polo,"
https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-announce-new-shows-netflix-cooking-polo-8609929#:~:text=The%20couple's%20projects%20for%20the,in%20December%202022%2C%20and%20the
You know, if I recall, Meghan had fairly decent success with The Tig. IMO, she should have done a reality series that was basically Tig in video form. And she should have started it in 2021, when they still had a lot of goodwill towards them.
Yes, Lothwen, that would have been a good idea. However, Meghan is a foodie and interested in cuisines, so we will have to see how her series goes.
As for Harry burnout in the armed services for various reasons, is very common unfortunately, and Harry as a junior officer may well have had valuable experiences with that.
Being a foodie isn't the same thing as being a chef. I'm curious to see if she'll be the one cooking, or if she'll just be hosting the show.
Prince Harry honors his late mother Princess Diana's HIV work and says 'Africa is in his soul' as he jets into Miami for 'intimate' panel and charity polo match - after swerving livestream at $1,600-a-ticket event with Mindy Kaling -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13302217/prince-harry-miami-sentebale-netflix-livestream-mindy-kaling.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=social-twitter_mailonline
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrive hand in hand at charity polo match in Florida - live updates -
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/517434/meghan-markle-supports-prince-harry-charity-polo-florida/?utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=hellouk&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1712955986
Meghan Markle wows in white dress and towering heels as she and Prince Harry arrive hand-in-hand at glitzy charity polo match in Miami surrounded by film crew from Duke's new Netflix show about elitist sport -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13302947/meghan-markle-prince-harry-polo-match-miami-duke-nacho-figueras.html
Good to see them both, looking happy and mixing and interacting with onlookers. Meghan looks gorgeous!
Harry took part in a polo match for his charity Sentebale. This is a good news story about charity in action and a new polo Netflix series. Even the DM had little bad to say. So why is this story parked in the Iffy-Wiffy Club on this forum?
Quote from: Curryong on April 12, 2024, 10:52:41 PMGood to see them both, looking happy and mixing and interacting with onlookers. Meghan looks gorgeous!
Harry took part in a polo match for his charity Sentebale. This is a good news story about charity in action and a new polo Netflix series. Even the DM had little bad to say. So why is this story parked in the Iffy-Wiffy Club on this forum?
I'm thinking of posting articles in both the 'pro' and 'con' threads. I recognize people have a range of opinions
So, I'm seeing reports that Harry banned certain publications from attending this event. Is that common practice amongst the royals in general?
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 12, 2024, 10:57:54 PMI'm thinking of posting articles in both the 'pro' and 'con' threads. I recognize people have a range of opinions
Yes, that was the point of the two clubs. Thank you Princess of Prince, that's a good idea.
Meghan Markle awkwardly suggests woman not pose next to husband Prince Harry at polo event:
https://pagesix.com/2024/04/13/royal-family/meghan-markle-awkwardly-suggests-woman-not-pose-next-to-husband-prince-harry-at-polo-event/?utm_campaign=pagesix&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Quote from: Lothwen on April 13, 2024, 07:21:23 PMSo, I'm seeing reports that Harry banned certain publications from attending this event. Is that common practice amongst the royals in general?
I don't think so but I suppose he's free to invite who he wants. Celebrities only want positive press
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 14, 2024, 03:41:53 PMMeghan Markle awkwardly suggests woman not pose next to husband Prince Harry at polo event:
https://pagesix.com/2024/04/13/royal-family/meghan-markle-awkwardly-suggests-woman-not-pose-next-to-husband-prince-harry-at-polo-event/?utm_campaign=pagesix&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Who is that woman?
Also, not a good look for Meghan. She looks jealous and possessive of Harry.
Article says an unidentified woman
I know, I'm just surprised she has been identified yet
Dr. Sophie Chandauka, chair of Sentebale. Not a mere "royal fan"
https://sentebale.org/board-of-trustees/
It was a weird interaction
Quote from: Lothwen on April 14, 2024, 08:56:50 PMDr. Sophie Chandauka, chair of Sentebale. Not a mere "royal fan"
https://sentebale.org/board-of-trustees/
Yes and she's been with the board of directors since 2009.
'It's crucial that we strive to do better': Prince Harry makes surprise video appearance from his Montecito home as he tells annual meeting of Travalyst eco firm that, 'travel and tourism relies on destinations'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13319153/Prince-Harry-general-meeting-Travalyst-travel-tourism.html
I'm curious if he and Meghan flew commercial to Florida this past week, or did they fly private? Because way to lecture people who probably fly once or twice a year on a commercial flight, sardined in with a bunch of strangers, while you jet set around the world.
I've have a difficult time understanding what Travelyst actually does.
I went on the website, and still don't know what they do, lol.
Quote from: Lothwen on April 17, 2024, 05:08:48 PMI'm curious if he and Meghan flew commercial to Florida this past week, or did they fly private? Because way to lecture people who probably fly once or twice a year on a commercial flight, sardined in with a bunch of strangers, while you jet set around the world.
When has Harry last 'jet settled' around the world'? California to Florida isn't around the world. Unlike Charles who is known for taking the private royal family helicopter to make journeys shorter and was found out sending an empty plane back to collect his painting things that he'd forgotten when he was going on holidays. He lectures others on the environment and various other subjects.
It won't be this year, because Charles has been ill, however every July when the official reports of the RF travel for the year came out it was the then POW (and his brother Andrew) who had the heaviest environmental footprint due to air travel. Harry never headed that list!
William too lectures others in his speeches and he has used the family helicopter many times to get to and fro on engagements and also jet planes belonging to friends to go on holidays. He presumably isn't sardined in anywhere, even on commercial flights. The Edinburghs used a private plane, not commercial, to get to the ski fields of Switzerland quite recently.
Again it is everybody else that does something wrong and never Harry and Meghan as they are the most perfect couple in the world .............NOT! H/M have used private planes for years now and that is a *fact* period and they have jetted around the world doing so.....Didn't EJ lend them a plane?
Quote from: Nightowl on April 18, 2024, 05:15:21 AMAgain it is everybody else that does something wrong and never Harry and Meghan as they are the most perfect couple in the world .............NOT! H/M have used private planes for years now and that is a *fact* period and they have jetted around the world doing so.....Didn't EJ lend them a plane?
I did not say nor have ever stated that Harry and Meghan are 'the most perfect couple in the world.'
What I pointed out in my posts was that other royals, notably Charles, have both lectured others and left a gigantic environmental footprint over the years. And Charles, (and Diana and Camilla with him,) though not at the same time, lol, has been lent gigantic yachts for holidays by British aristocrat friends, like the Rothschilds. Those yachts chew up oil like lollies.
Yes, Elton John lent the Sussexes a plane. To go to France from England, not around the world. What world trips have the Sussexes undertaken in the past five years?
And the late Duke of Westminster and his son the present Duke have lent members of the RF use of their planes on several private trips, including royals who lecture others, Earthshot anyone? Like going to ski trips to France and Switzerland with their children on private planes.
So it's not just Harry and Meghan who borrow planes. And many many wealthy people, both American, British and plenty of other nationalities, and who were political figures like Al Gore, used private planes and kept electric lights burning 24/7 at his homes, and then made a lecturing film on how we were all damaging Mother Earth.
So let's not pretend shall we that H+M are the only ones who are hypocrites!
Harry and Meghan are now private citizens. So are all these people, but Harry and Meghan are not here on this list.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/27/climate-crisis-villains-americas-dirty-dozen
Did you forget anyone on the list of who used a private plane? Yes they are private citizens now, so should be treated as such yet their behavior when in public shows just how much they regret leaving the royal family that they ran away from yet want back in...So Harry is now a full time resident of the US, maybe now he can be quiet and him and wife can stop telling lies and bad mouthing his family who by the way have 2 members with cancer, seems like he could care less like he did when Philip was dying he bad mouthed the family on TV no less and how he treated his grandmother was beyond disgusting.......yes Harry deeply loves the royal family that gave him millions......Oh Meghan's deep courtsey while sitting on her sofa was sooooooo beautiful wasn't it? Making fun of a 96 year old lady, just her character. All that is out there on the internet forever .........no spinning it ever! What I won't give to have my grandmothers back.....Yes I got off topic, sorry about that!
Harry hasn't said anything bad about the Royal Family for months. Nor has Meghan.As soon as he heard from Charles about his cancer Harry went to London to see him. He and Meghan also publicly sent a nice message to Kate wishing her all the best with her health woes. All that is also publicly out there. If you look. So I don't know what the rubbish is about either of them not caring less.
My feelings are that heads of state and top ranking government officials are justified in using private transportation for security reasons. In countries with a monarchy, I would include the sovereign's spouse, heir and spouse, and minor children. Although I do think it can be over-used. As much as I like the Wales, I'll admit I don't approve of taking private helicopters off to Amner Hall, unless maybe it was a rare thing.
But for purely private citizens to lecture others while not holding themselves to the same standards does smack of hypocrisy.
The Times: Pressure on Prince Harry after new torture claims hit African charity - Dutch journalist has detailed alleged brutality by African Parks staff after a three-year investigation (https://archive.ph/2024.04.20-000145/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-charity-african-parks-torture-gx5l0rv25)
People: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce Changes to Their PR Team — Including a U.K. Hire! (https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-announce-changes-pr-team-8637111?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 22, 2024, 08:33:09 PMPeople: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce Changes to Their PR Team — Including a U.K. Hire! (https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-announce-changes-pr-team-8637111?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons)
I hope that the additions to their team will stay on for a long time. There has been significant turnover at Archewell.
I don't get why they need a 'deputy' communications person? The way they organise themselves still seems like they're playing at being royal rather than the celebrities they are.
Daily Mail: Clean-cut Prince Harry dons his medals for video from the back door of his Montecito mansion to present a soldier of the year award to US combat medic (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13351983/Prince-Harry-medals-video-Montecito-soldier-award.html)
Additional confirmation this morning that Meghan will not be joining Harry for the Invictus Anniversary service at @StPaulsLondon in London. But the Duchess of Sussex will join the Duke for an Invictus-inspired visit to Nigeria immediately after Harry leaves the UK.
- Chris Ship
So a non-royal royal tour. I wonder how this is going to be received.
Quote from: Lothwen on April 29, 2024, 01:57:44 PMSo a non-royal royal tour. I wonder how this is going to be received.
By whom? The Sussexes have been invited by the Nigerian Govt, they're not doing it off their own bat. And it's to do with Invictus anyway.
Quote from: Curryong on April 29, 2024, 11:22:55 PMBy whom? The Sussexes have been invited by the Nigerian Govt, they're not doing it off their own bat. And it's to do with Invictus anyway.
Technically they've been invited by the military.
And during the late Queen's jubilee, William and Kate received a lot of criticism during their visit to the Caribbean for appearing like white colonist to their brown subjects. Will Harry (white) and Meghan (let's be honest, white-passing ) receive any sort of the same criticism during their visit to Nigeria?
Quote from: Lothwen on April 30, 2024, 03:43:30 PMTechnically they've been invited by the military.
And during the late Queen's jubilee, William and Kate received a lot of criticism during their visit to the Caribbean for appearing like white colonist to their brown subjects. Will Harry (white) and Meghan (let's be honest, white-passing ) receive any sort of the same criticism during their visit to Nigeria?
The Sussexes were in fact invited by the Nigerian Defence Minister, who is presumably a member of the Nigerian Govt.
Yes Harry is white, but Meghan had a DNA test and has stated that she has 43% Nigerian ancestry (through presumably her mother Doria. That is about 40%+ more than Harry has or any member of the so-called working royals, so I think the Sussex couple will be fine.
As for that Caribbean tour by the then Cambridges, it was an absolute farce (much of it arranged by their accompanying staff and aides) and several Ministers of the countries they visited pointedly remarked in front of them that their countries will be republics in the near future. Im convinced that several other realms will follow. Nigeria is already a republic so that factor will not be there.
https://people.com/prince-harry-invictus-games-announce-finalists-2027-host-city-washington-dc-birmingham-8641689
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/550118/prince-harry-invictus-games-could-return-uk/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1894461/Prince-Harry-invictus-games-birmingham-washington
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/should-prince-harry-step-down-32719331
Poll says
Yes he should 86%
No he shouldn't 12%
Other 2%
Harry,Duke of Sussex remain patron i dont think he will step down
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/prince-harry-invictus-games-plea-32717263
Daily Mail: Prince Harry flies back to the UK: Duke 'touches down in London without Meghan or his two children' for Invictus Games ceremony (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13391363/prince-harry-arrives-uk-without-meghan-invictus-games-meet-king-charles.html)
Quote from: sara8150 on May 02, 2024, 12:10:27 PMhttps://people.com/prince-harry-invictus-games-announce-finalists-2027-host-city-washington-dc-birmingham-8641689
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/550118/prince-harry-invictus-games-could-return-uk/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1894461/Prince-Harry-invictus-games-birmingham-washington
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/should-prince-harry-step-down-32719331
Poll says
Yes he should 86%
No he shouldn't 12%
Other 2%
Harry,Duke of Sussex remain patron i dont think he will step down
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/prince-harry-invictus-games-plea-32717263
I agree that Harry would not voluntarily step down from his involvement with the IG. For one, it is the only event of real substance that he has left. And I do believe he has some real emotion invested in it. I don't care whether he stays involved with it or not. That's a matter to be decided between Harry and the IG organizers. As long as they and the majority of participants are happy to have him as a spokesman, he will stay.
Daily Mail: Prince Harry waves to crowds as he arrives at St Paul's Cathedral for service (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13395731/King-Charles-Prince-Harry-London-visit-Invictus-Games.html)
I read that a member of the UK government made an official statement emphasizing that Harry and Meghan are traveling to Nigeria as private citizens, and that they do not represent HM or the government of the UK in any way. I thought it interesting that the government wants to make it very clear that this is a NON-royal tour.
^^^^
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNHQkuwbYAA1I9t?format=jpg&name=large)
I suppose the government was concerned that H and M might make some quasi-official sounding statement or do something controversial, and they want to be crystal clear that it does not reflect on the UK or the Royal Family.
Daily Mail: Beaming Prince Harry and Meghan kick off 'private' visit to Nigeria with engagement at school - after couple's secret rendezvous in the UK (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13403437/Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-Nigeria-visit-school.html)
Daily Mail: Meghan Markle thanks Nigerians for welcoming her to 'my country': Duchess of Sussex, who says she's '43% Nigerian' tells audience in Abuja she hopes she can 'do justice' to being a 'role model' as she attends event without Harry (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13407731/Meghan-Markle-stuns-red-Duchess-dons-outfit-day-royal-tour-Nigeria.html)
"My country" is an odd choice of words imo.
Yes, yet we have to remember that Meghan will do what she wants when she wants something and say what she wants to get her own way. She will break all boundaries in any event regardless of what it is as long as Meghan has her own way......her actions show us that she thinks she is above everyone even Harry, arrogant, privileged, self-entitled are a few descriptions of Meghan.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on May 12, 2024, 07:35:02 AMDaily Mail: Meghan Markle thanks Nigerians for welcoming her to 'my country': Duchess of Sussex, who says she's '43% Nigerian' tells audience in Abuja she hopes she can 'do justice' to being a 'role model' as she attends event without Harry (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13407731/Meghan-Markle-stuns-red-Duchess-dons-outfit-day-royal-tour-Nigeria.html)
"My country" is an odd choice of words imo.
It seems odd to say the least, if not a bit pretentious. My ancestors are English, Irish, and Croatian, but I could not say that England, Ireland, or Croatia are 'my' countries or 'my' home.
Page Six: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's foundation can't raise money after California AG finds charity is 'delinquent' (https://pagesix.com/2024/05/13/royal-family/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-foundation-is-delinquent-california-attorney-general/)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13413453/Harry-Meghan-Archewell-Foundation-delinquent-failing-fees-records.html
https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-archewell-foundation-declared-delinquent-8647701
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/552929/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-archewell-foundation-declared-delinquent-in-surprising-update/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1898752/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archewell-charity-delinquent-california
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/prince-harry-meghan-markles-charity-32802081
https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/27901373/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archewell-delinquent/
Article said Sussex not paid taxes
The Sussexes have probably sent another cheque for fees and it's already been sorted. And surely the staff at Archewell not the principals should have been attending to this. They must have an accountant. Why isn't he/she being questioned by Page Six?
It isn't only a check. Archewell failed to submit an annual report as well. I'm sure there is a staff member(s) who should have taken care of matters, but Harry and Meghan are the founders and public face of Archewell. It's their organization, so 'the buck stops with them'. It seems likely that Archewell would have received at least one warning before being declared delinquent, too, so this is pretty sloppy and unprofessional. It goes back to them having trouble attracting and keeping competent staff. I don't think either Harry or Meghan has a strong idea of what they're doing.
Update
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13415203/mystery-missing-cheque-prince-harry-meghan-charity-failing-pay-fees-submit-records.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13416089/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archewell-foundation-cheque-attorney-general-california.html
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1898832/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archewell-charity-nigeria
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-05-13/harry-and-meghans-archewell-foundation-listed-as-delinquent-in-california
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/prince-harry-meghan-charity-scandal-32803667
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/meghan-harrys-charity-insist-missing-32802945
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/brutal-letter-ordering-meghan-markle-32802666
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/meghan-markle-prince-harry-ignore-32802853
https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/27889957/meghan-markle-and-harry-issue-statement-archewell-charity/
Article says will suspend or revoke chosen but Meghan wanted win retained the Archewell foundation not without their attorney consent present due registry status per Attorney General's Office says
The issue has already been fixed! If you go to the URL in the above message, the Registry Status is now "Current". Some thoughts:
-The headline story about Archewell's "delinquent" status first broke on May 13th
- The issue was fixed in 24 hours. That is fast, especially considering the forms they submitted was 40+ pages of government tax forms, which would take more than a day to prepare.
- In fact, the signature on the first page was done in Nov 2023.
- Therefore, it would be reasonable to conclude that the forms were prepared on time (7 months ago), but due to some clerical error did not get stamped by the government. (The first page has a stamp that it was received on May 14th 2024)
And, incidentally, Governor Newcombe of California came to Archewell's defence.
The whole thing still smells pretty fishy to me. The Governor commenting didn't help. Almost as if someone had a word
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on May 15, 2024, 09:16:21 AMThe whole thing still smells pretty fishy to me. The Governor commenting didn't help. Almost as if someone had a word
Well, if the someone who had a word was either Harry or Meghan they must have a whole lot more power in reality than their detractors have ever assigned to them.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on May 15, 2024, 09:16:21 AMThe whole thing still smells pretty fishy to me. The Governor commenting didn't help. Almost as if someone had a word
No it doesn't look good at all. I know that the charity has been losing money but the fee was only $200.00. Why wasn't this taken care if earlier?
Quote from: Kristeh-H on May 14, 2024, 12:10:57 PMIt isn't only a check. Archewell failed to submit an annual report as well. I'm sure there is a staff member(s) who should have taken care of matters, but Harry and Meghan are the founders and public face of Archewell. It's their organization, so 'the buck stops with them'. It seems likely that Archewell would have received at least one warning before being declared delinquent, too, so this is pretty sloppy and unprofessional. It goes back to them having trouble attracting and keeping competent staff. I don't think either Harry or Meghan has a strong idea of what they're doing.
Good points Kristen-H. Ultimately this incident doesn't help Archewell's reputation.
No, I don't think it makes Archewell look good either.