Nov. 25, 2024
Harry's Polo show criticized because of course it was
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix show Polo has hit an unexpected snag ahead of its December 10 release, with criticism mounting over the sport’s treatment of horses. The show, touted as a “behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced and...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix show Polo has hit an unexpected snag ahead of its December 10 release, with criticism mounting over the sport’s treatment of horses. The show, touted as a “behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced and glamorous world” of polo, sparked outrage among animal rights advocates and royal fans alike after the release of its two-minute trailer.
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Calorogu Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Pallas Intrigue. I'm
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your host, Mark Francis, Prince Harry and Megan Markle's upcoming
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Netflix show Polo, has hit an unexpected snag ahead of
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its December tenth release, with criticism mounting over the sport's
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treatment of horses. The show, touted as a behind the
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scenes look at the fast paced and glamorous world of Polo,
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sparked outrage among animal rights advocates and royal fans alike.
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After the release of its two minute trailer, Peter, a
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well known animal rights organization, didn't mince words, stating that
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Polo is hard on horses and calling the sport more
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grim than glamorous for the horses. The organization criticized the
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex for associating their names with
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a sport it claims glorifies animal cruelty. Fans were equally vocal,
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flooding social media with comments of disapproval. One YouTube user
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slammed the series as the Real Housewives of horse Abuse,
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while another declared this is a celebration of animal cruelty.
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Others lamented the treatment of the horses with comments such
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as poor horses suffering for rich men's kicks and watching
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this would be utterly despicable. Despite the backlash, Netflix and
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the Sussexes have yet to respond to the controversy. Meanwhile,
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Polo remains slated to debut on December tenth, with the
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trailer offering a glimpse into the world of elite players
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competing in high stakes tournaments like the US Open Polo Championship. However,
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the sport's glamour may now be overshadowed by growing concerns
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over the welfare of the animals. At its core, The
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series follows global players as they prepare for the US
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Polo Championship. Despite being involved behind the scenes, neither Harry
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nor Megan appears in the trailer. This surprised some Royal watchers,
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as Prince Harry is a known polo player and reportedly
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had significant input in the project. It remains to be
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seen whether they will make appearances later in the series.
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The executive producer credits highlight Harry and Meghan's role in
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shaping the creative direction of the show. Their involvement suggests
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they contributed to decisions about filming content and the final cut.
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Of the series. Meghan Markle is reportedly less than thrilled
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with Victoria Beckham after the former Spice Girl announced her
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upcoming Netflix show, The House of VB, which is set
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to air before Meghan's own cooking series. According to royal
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expert Ingrid Seward, the timing of the release could be
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causing some tension. Speaking to Fabulous, Seward speculated, I'm sure
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Megan would have been furious because she likes to be
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in control. I think she'd be annoyed that Victoria had
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pipped her to the post. She'd have to be magnanimous
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about it. Deep down inside, she might be annoyed, but
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she cannot show it, and you know she's enough of
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an actress to know that she can't possibly show it.
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Victoria's show, scheduled for next year, will delve into her
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journey building her fashion empire and offer fans a closer
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look at her life. Meanwhile, Meghan's cooking series is one
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of several projects the Sussexes are developing as part of
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their Netflix partnership. When asked if Meghan might publicly share
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her feelings about the scheduling clash, Sward warned it would
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be unwise. I think to say anything else would be
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a grave error, and she knows that, of course she'd
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be annoyed, but there's absolutely nothing she can do about
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it because she doesn't have a hand in the scheduling
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of these shows. Also coming to your TV, a new
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documentary titled Harry the Lost Prince is set to premiere
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on Germany's ZDF network on December third. The documentary explores
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Prince Harry's struggles with his royal role after stepping back
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from official duties, as well as his search for a
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meaningful identity. It also delves into the broader repercussions of
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meg set, the death of Queen Elizabeth, and other significant
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changes such as King Charles, the Thirds and Princess Kate's
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cancer diagnoses, a claim that has raised eyebrows. In promotional materials,
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ZDF describes the special as an examination of how the
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monarchy is navigating these turbulent shifts. Harry reportedly pitched an
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eyebrow raising concept for a podcast before the Sussex's Spotify
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deal ended in twenty three. According to Bloomberg, the Harry
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suggested interviewing controversial figures such as Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump,
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and Mark Zuckerberg to discuss how their childhoods shaped their
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adult lives. While the idea aligned with Harry's interest in
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exploring formative experiences similar to Princess Kate's Shaping Us campaign,
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it was met with skepticism. Critics questioned the feasibility of
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securing such guests, noting that figures like Putin and Zuckerberg
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are not exactly known for candid conversations about personal traumas.
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Despite the ambitious proposal, Harry's podcast plans never materialized. Instead,
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Meghan launched her Archetypes podcast, though it faced challenges of
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its own, including a reported rejection from popstar Taylor Swift.
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The couple's deal with Spotify was mutually terminated in twenty
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twenty three, marking the end of their initial foray into podcasting.
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Meghan is said to have a deal with Lemonada to
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create another podcast, a project that seems to be below
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The Cooking Show and the Designer Dog Biscuits and Jam
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Company on Meghan's list of priorities. Gallas entrig Rareback, a
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treehouse which was built for William and Harry when they
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were six and four, has been spruced up in time
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for winter. The magnificent structure stands in the garden of
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King Charles country Home, High Grove House, and now has
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a beautiful new roof, created by a craftsman who honed
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his skills on one of the King's courses. The treehouse
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was built in nineteen eighty eight amid a holly tree
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and named Holyroodhouse as a fun reference to the family's
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official residence in Edinburgh, the Palace of Holyrood House. The
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Prince's tea set is still inside. Originally built from oak,
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the treehouse has been reinforced with slate from North Wales
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and stone from Carmarthenshire in Wales. Constantine enemy High Grove,
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director for the King's Foundation, Seed, added the treehouse is
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a highlight of the garden tours, which generate income to
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fund our King's Foundation education programs in traditional skills such
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as thatching. So it's fantastic to have such an impressive
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testament to Ben's skill and the importance of preserving historic
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crafts on show in His Majesty's garden for all to see.
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Tickets for next year's tours will go on sale early
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in twenty twenty five, and there you have it. If
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you'd like to email us. Our address is the Palace
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