Gladiator II star Paul Mescal disses King Charles

0:03 Calorougu Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Pallas Intrigue. I'm your host, Mark Francis. Poor Charles. After all that fun at the Gladiator to premiere last week, this next story had to go and happen. Paul Meskill, the star of Gladiator Too, appeared to take a subtle swipe at King Charles during a red carpet interview for the film's London premiere. When asked about meeting the monarch, Mescal's response was characteristically straightforward and perhaps a touch pointed. I had never met the King before that night. It's definitely not something I'd thought would be on my bingo card. I'm irish, so it's not on the list of priorities. Mescal added that the royal appearance was wild, but more significant for director Ridley Scott given the prestige it brought to the event.

0:54 It's an amazing thing for Ridley because of how important that is for him to see the film celebrated in that on text. It was very special. I found it somewhat challenging to fully catch what Charles was saying, so I ended up just nodding along and smiling. Hopefully things go even better for Charles Tonight at the Royal Variety Performance, which is presented annually to support the Royal Variety Charity. Its origins trace back to nineteen twelve, when King George the Fifth and Queen Mary attended the inaugural Royal Performance. This historic event, held at the Palace Theatre in London, was a fundraiser for the Variety Artist's Benevolent fun the predecessor of today's Royal Variety Charity. The nineteen twelve performance set the tone for what would become a prestigious showcase of their best in entertainment. It featured a variety of acts, including comedians, singers, dances and even circus performers. Its success laid the foundation for an annual tradition that has evolved to include a dazzling array of global talent. Over the decades, the event has been greased by some of the world's most renowned performers, from The Beatles and Judy Garland to Adele and Lady Gaga. It remains a platform for emerging artists to share the stage with established legends. Each performance reflects the changing tastes in the entertainment, ensuring it remains relevant to modern audiences. While honoring its rich heritage. The Royal family has been a constant presence, underscoring the deep ties between the monarchy and the arts. King Charles, who will attend this evening, continues his legacy as the current patron of the Royal Variety Charity. The event, stage at iconic venues like the London Palladium and Royal Albert Hall,

2:26 is a glistening celebration of performance art steeped in history and tradition. Funds raised from the show provide essential support for members of the entertainment industry, including care for retired performances and assistance with mental health and addiction issues. The Royal Variety Performance is not only a spectacular night of entertainment, but also a meaningful testament to the power of community and philanthropy. The twenty twenty four Royal Variety Performance is shaping up to be a star studded spectacle featuring an eclectic mix of comedy, music and theater. Comedians Ellie Taylor, matt Ford, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean will share the stage with an impressive lineup at London's Royal Albert Hall, where the event will be recorded this Friday for later broadcast on ATV one. Hosting duties fall to Alan Carr and Amanda Holden, bringing their signature charm to the event.

3:13 Alan Carr, who last hosted the show in twenty twenty one, expressed his excitement. I am completely thrilled to be back hosting the Royal Variety performance so soon. What a compliment and an honor to be able to host this magical evening with my best friend and TV wife Amanda Holden is the icing on the cake for me. If I have half as much fun as I did three years ago, well we are all in for a real treat. Amanda Holden mirrored the enthusiasm, saying this is a dream job and Allan is a true friend. We are already bursting with ideas and excitement. It's going to be such a fun night. I've worked on Britain's Got Talent for eighteen years and have been so proud watching all our winners perform for the Royal Family. This year will be no different. So in the words of Sydney Christmas Let's ad it, the evening promises high profile performances, including Elton John introducing his new West End show The Devil Wears Prada magicians Paninella and Lorraine Kelly with the Change and Check Choir performing Lovers all around to raise awareness for breast cancer detection.

4:11 Musical acts include James Bay, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Marisia Wallace and Eurovision winner Nemo. Fans of theater will be treated to performances from the London casts of Oliver and Starlight Express, as well as Mischief Theatre's first public preview of their upcoming West End show, The Comedy About Spies. The event also features Circa Sila, the English National Ballet in Britain's Got Talent Champion Sydney Christmas, fulfilling part of her prize with a performance before the Royal Family. We'll break here and come back for a once around the world to see what's happening in other royal families. Please note the second story after the break has some very serious topics and comes with a content warning. Palacentric will be right back.

4:56 My apologies in advance for all the mispronunciations I'm about to make. The glittering world of Migul Diamonds and Katari Royals has collided in a dramatic high court case centered around the Idol's Eye, a seventy carat Gemstone worth an estimated twenty one million pounds. This historic diamond, with origins tracing back to Golconda Mines of India in sixteen hundred, has become the subject of a legal showdown between two branches of the al Thani family. The dispute pits Sheikh Ahmad bin Abdullah al Tani, a London based art collector and noted patron of thoroughbred racing, against the widow and children of Sheikh so Bin Muhammad al Thani, the late Katari culture minister. Sheikh Ahmad claims he has the right to purchase the diamond for seven point eight million pounds, citing an agreement tied to his investment company, Quipko. Meanwhile, the family's managing Sikh sells a State, argues that any suggestion for a sale was a mistake and that no consent was ever granted by Elina's Holdings, the company overseeing the gem. The Idol's Eye, a jewish tinged masterpiece previously owned by Ottoman Salton and Jula Harry Winston, was acquired by Sheikh sod in two thousand and four for seven million pounds. It was reportedly one of the most prized possessions, later placed in the name of a laness for inheritance purposes.

6:16 After Sheikh Shoud's death in twenty fourteen, the diamond was loaned to Sheikh Ahmad's Quipko for display in his Magull collection. The legal wrangling centres on a twenty twenty letter suggesting a willingness to sell the gym during the pandemic. Shikhmad's legal team argues this constituted an actionable offer, while the family contends it was merely exploratory and lacked broader appeal. With the diamond now believed to be worth significantly more than seven point eight million pounds, sale price, tensions have escalated, adding intrigue to the case. Sikhmad has strong ties to the British monarchy, frequently appearing at events like Royal Ascot and maintaining sponsorship agreements through Quipko. Meanwhile, the case serves as a stark reminder of the complexities of family legacies well and priceless heirlooms. As the hearing continues, the fate of this extraordinary diamond and the fractured relationships around it remained to be seen onto that story with the content warning and more mispronunciations. Norway's royal family is grappling with a major scandal as Marius borg Weiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess met Marie, faces a series of serious charges, including a preliminary charge of rape. The twenty seven year old was arrested on November eighteenth in Oslo under suspicion of engaging in sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or otherwise unable to resist the act. According to police, the allegations don't stop there. Borg oib is also charged with abuse in close relationships, violating a restraining order, and driving without a valid license. The charges stem from ongoing

7:47 investigations involving multiple women, and his past includes a history of violent incidents and troubling behavior. Weby As admitted to some charges, including bodily harm against a former girlfriend, property damage in her apartment, and making a death threat in an unrelated incident. However, he denies guilty in other cases, including the rape allegation. His lawyer, EUVN Brightland, stated that Oiby only pleads guilty to certain incidents and refutes the broader allegations against him. The Royal Palace has distance itself, referring questions to police and oibe's legal team. Communications advisor Simon Sund declined to comment on the case. The alleged rape victim's lawyer, HEJ Solomon, revealed that her client did not file the charges herself, but is cooperating with authorities and is having a hard time. Borgo AB's troubles have been mounting for months. He was first arrested in August following a violent incident in Oslo's Frognant neighborhood, which led to domestic abuse charges. He apologized for that episode, blaming it on a mix of alcohol, cocaine and untreated mental health issues. Although Marius borg Oeby is not an official royal, his close ties to Norway's monarchy make the case particularly damaging.

9:00 He has lived on royal property and attended public events with his mother, stepfather, Crown Prince Arkhan, and half siblings Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Zvere Magnus. The scandal also revives scrutiny of Crown Princess matt Marit's past, which was controversial during her engagement to Hearken Critics at the time raised concerns about her wild past and her relationships with Borgoybi's father, a man convicted of drug possession. Matt Marite addressed the criticism had on in two thousand and one, apologizing publicly and condemning drug use. Despite early backlash, her story was embraced as a modern day Cinderella tale and they have it plays to email us. He addresses the palasinrig at gmail dot com. Please follow us Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice. Don't forget. You can get this show commercial free, along with hundreds of others from Callaoga, Shark Media, and this Thanksgiving want to try out five good news stories so we just feel good stuff great for the Thanksgiving time of the year. I'm not Francis my thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace intriguan.

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