April 18, 2025

Did Prince Harry lose interest in his charity after marrying Meghan Markle?

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The Duke of Sussex is once again facing scrutiny, this time from within the very charity he helped to found. Accusations have emerged suggesting that Prince Harry lost interest in the organisation Sentebale following his marriage to Meghan Markle, with one prominent figure alleging his absence "killed the spirit" of the charity.

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Kalauga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue Game.

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Your host, Francis, the Duke of Sussex's once again facing scrutiny,

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this time from within the very charity he helped to found.

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Accusations have emerged suggesting that Prince Harry lost interest in

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the organization Center Bali following his marriage to Megan Markel,

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with one prominent figure alleging his absence killed the spirit

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of the charity. Chief Kowabani Thako, brother to Prince Ceiso

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of Lesotho, Harry's co founder in the venture, told The

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Telegraph that the Duke had been noticeably absent since his

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twenty eighteen wedding. He's a love figure because of his openness,

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but his loss of interest has totally killed the spirit

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of Center Bali's survival. He said, I haven't seen him

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since he got himself married. Meanwhile, Royal podcast copywriters were

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through to learn Megan has been invited to visit New

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York City again, where she may or may not have

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a low speed car chase and possibly have even more

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security than Taylor Swift. Unfortunately, the Duchess of Sussex has

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been overlooked for a place on this year's Time one

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hundred list of the world's most influential people, despite being

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invited to speak of the magazine's prestigious summit next week

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in New York City. The list, published annually, features five

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worldwide covers and includes names such as Ed Sheeran, Donald Trump,

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and Meghan's close friend Serena Williams. While Meghan is not

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among the Chosen hundred nor featured on any of the

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global covers, the Duchess is nonetheless scheduled to address attendees

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at the fifth annual Time one hundred summit on April

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twenty third. The event, coincidence with Prince Louis's seventh birthday

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not likely to go unnoticed by observers of the royal calendar.

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Serena Williams, long described by Meghan as Antie Serena to

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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, is not only on the

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list but also Grace, is one of the five global covers,

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a position once occupied by Megan herself in twenty twenty one,

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when she and Prince Harry were featured together. The pair

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have not returned to the magazine's Influential Role call since

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the Duchess is expected to use her platform at the

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summer to reinforce the couple's continued role in global conversations

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despite no longer being working royals. It is unclear if

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she will promote her Fruit Spread cooking show or podcast,

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which had fallen to number nineteen on the US Apple

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Podcast chart the last time we checked. As for the

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Time one hundred Gala, which follows the summit on April

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twenty fourth, it is not yet confirmed whether Megan will

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attend or if Harry will tag along. Looking miserable, William

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and Kate will not be attending this year's Easter service

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at Saint George's Chapel, Windsor, choosing instead to spend the

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holiday weekend privately with their children at their country home

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in Norfolk. It marks the second consecutive year that the

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couple have missed the traditional royal gathering. Last year's absence

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followed shortly after the Princess of Wales received her cancer diagnosis,

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which was not made public at the time. According to

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a speaking to The Daily Mirror, Prince William discussed the

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decision with his father, the King, who agreed that they

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could spend the Easter weekend with their family. The source

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added they are choosing to spend time together as a

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family before the children go back to school. The Eastern

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Mantains Service as a cornerstone of the royal calendar, and

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Sunday's gathering will carry particular significance this year as the

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Monarch resumes select public duties following his diagnosis. A planned

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protest by anti monarchy campaigners was temporarily thwarted before being

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allowed to proceed outside Durham Cathedral yesterday ahead of the

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arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla for the annual

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Mandi Thursday service. Republic, the group leading the protest, accused

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Durham University and the police of obstructing their demonstration by

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initially blocking access to Pallas Green, the site outside the

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historic cathedral. The group claimed the university was attempting to

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prevent descent from being visible during the royal visit. However,

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later in the morning, the decision was reversed and the

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group was granted permission to protest peacefully on site. Republic's

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Graham Smith criticized the handling of the matter, telling reporters

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looks like Durham University are doing a masterclass in how

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not to organize an event, then further accused the institution

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of placing absurd restrictions on protest. Durham University rejected the

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claims and maintained it had acted in accordance with its obligations.

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A spokesperson said, Durham University is committed to upholding freedom

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of speech within the law and the right to lawful protest.

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We worked with the protesters and with the police to

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ensure they could proceed in a safe and peaceful manner.

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Republic demonstrators, wearing yellow shirts and holding signs bearing slogans

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such as not My King and Ditch the Duchies, were

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a visible presence as the King and Queen arrived. The

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group has become a frequent fixture at major royal engagements

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during the new reign. Following the service, Graham Smith released

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a statement accusing the Royal family of extravagance at public expense,

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saying Charles hands out just a few pounds to some

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local people while charging the people of Durham thousands and

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costing the British taxpayer over half a billion. Missus tone

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deaf tradition. The Royal Maundy Service, one of the most

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sacred in the Church of England calendar sor King Charles

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distribute specially minted coins to individuals honored for their community service,

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a tradition symbolizing humility and service, echoing Christ's washing of

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his disciples feet. It was a particularly poignant occasion for

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the monarch, who missed last year's event due to illness.

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The King's Eastern Message, released the day prayer, reflected on

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the power of faith, hope and love, and alluded to

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the difficult global landscape, noting humanity's capacity for both great

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cruelty and great kindness. His Majesty is expected to join

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Queen Camilla and members of the Royal family at Windsor

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on Easter Sunday for the annual service. More palacing just

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a moment in what Summer calling a small but meaningful gesture,

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Macnsussege is said to have quietly extended an olive branch

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to the King through a very modern means, a curated

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gift box from her Life Style brand. As Ever, Royal

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correspondent Neil Shawn told Fox News Digital that according to

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a very well placed source, a sample box from Megan's

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recently launched venture was delivered to Clarence House the London

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residents of the King. The box reportedly included, as ever

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products such as jam, honey, crepe mix, and other artisanal items,

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each one symbolic of the Duchess's new California based brand.

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Sean added that Meghan included the handwritten Noteen has said

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she holds the Kin in such high regard. The Palace

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has not commented publicly and the claim has not been

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independently verified. Royal commentator Ian Pellham Turner told Fox News

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Digital tiny gestures like this are her way of showing

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compassion for what the King is going through and helping

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to rebuild bridges between Prince William Prince Harry King. Royal

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biographer Helen at Chad noted the gesture may have coincided

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deliberately with the anniversary, suggesting Charles and Queen Camilla's twentieth

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wedding anniversary is the perfect time for Megan to highlight

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her brand products to her royal connections. She added that

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the King is known to appreciate preserves a sustainable organic

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fare through his High Grove brand. While it remains unclear

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whether the King personally received the gift or if it

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was diverted to staff or charity by senior aides. Royal

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expert Hillary Forditch cautioned that reactions within the Palace would

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likely be mixed. He is surrounded by courtiers who would

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recognize it as an insecure, calculated gesture by Megan Markel.

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Megan has suffered an awkward twist in her lifestyle brand's

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rollout as the founder of the original as Ever company

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has publicly distanced his label from Meghan Markel's venture and

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chicily poked fun at it in the process. Mark Kolski,

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who established the New York based clothing company as Ever

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in twenty fifteen, has released a limited addition as Ever

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Jam's ta a forty five dollars T shirt referencing his

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company's a Jam series on Spotify. The shirt's copy of

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Void's direct mention of the Dutchess that includes the line

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a not to our as Ever Jam series the bootleg

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