Harry’s Spare Tops Bathroom Reading List as Meghan Faces Fresh Backlash

0:00 A calorogus Shark Media. Hi, and welcome to Palace Intrigue Game your host. Mark Francis Printerry's memoir Spare has received an unusual accolade ahead of his upcoming trip to Australia, after being voted Britain's top book to read in the bathroom. The Duke of Sussex's twenty twenty three memoir, which generated widespread attention for its candidate revelations, topped a new survey commissioned by toilet paper brand Coushelle. The study found that one in ten Britons chose Spare as their preferred reading material for a moment of quiet. Behavioral psychologist Joe Hemmings tells The Express the toilet is one of the few places where people feel briefly removed from demands and social expectations, so they often gravitate toward books that are immersive, conversational or even a little provocative. A memoir like Spare fits that perfectly. It's easy to dip in and out of, emotionally engaging, driven by personal storytelling, and no coincidence that its title could be interpreted as precious spare time. The Mirror went with a clever headline about Harry being first in line to the throne. The Duchess of Sussex's face renewed online scrutiny following a social media post showing a moment from her family life in California. Megan and She had a video featuring her daughter, Princess Lillabet interacting with chickens at the family's Montecito home. The clip, which showed the four year old patting the birds, was intended as

1:31 a glimpse into their quieter lifestyle, which the couple have previously highlighted since stepping back from royal duties. The Sussexes have long spoken about their rescue hens, kept in a coop known as Archie's chick Inn, first introduced publicly during their twenty twenty one interview with Oprah Winfrey. At the time, Meghan said, I just love rescuing, referring to the animals saved from a factory farm. However, according to reports, the latest post prompted a mixed reaction on line. One source said Meghan intended her video of Littlebert with their chickens as a warm, personal glimpse into her home life, but the reaction online quickly took on a very different tone. What might have been seen is wholesome instead became a lightning rod for criticism. Trolls began questioning the authenticity of what they were seeing, rather than simply engaging with the moment itself. Another source said there is a growing chorus of voices online effectively telling her to cluck off Meghan, with critics claiming the image being presented doesn't match reality.

2:31 Some are openly suggesting that she isn't the one tending to the chickens day to day, and that's soff are likely responsible, which has fueled a wave of trolling. A further source suggested the reaction reflects wider perceptions of the Duchess's public image, stating there is a persistent skepticism around anything she shares that is intended to appear relatable or domestic, with floods of trolls saying she just often comes across as desperate to be liked, but ends up coming across as fake instead. As a result, even something as simple as a moment with her daughter and a few chickens is being picked apart and questioned. There is a sense that anything Megan puts out is immediately subjected to a level of analysis that goes beyond what most public figures experience.

3:14 Even something as ordinary as keeping chickens becomes a talking point, and that level of attention often quickly turns critical. In I News, Rebecca Reed writes, Meghan and Harry are living the dream. No wonder we can't stand them in a world where Harry, presumably alongside Meghan, was invited back into the bosom of the royal family. Is there any chance that they would want to return? I'm inclined to think not. When I say that Harry and Meghan should stay put, it's not because they dislike them in their own clumsy, cringe imperfect way. I think they're sort of charming. I like how Meghan keeps making a television show that no one really wants because it's fun for her. I find it endearing that she's teaching people how to cook, despite not really seeming to know how to do it herself.

3:55 But generally speaking, the UK just isn't the right place for them. Britain fundamentally like people like Harry and Meghan, the Sussexes are dad pan dreamers who take themselves fairly seriously and talk about their feelings a lot. They're openly ambitious, but overtly therapized, and willing to talk about their private inner feelings when it suits them otherwise they want privacy. None of these are bad things. In fact, some of those personality traits are actually really very nice ones. But they're the kind of characteristics which absolutely slay in California. While horrifying self for facing Brits personally, I admit that I'd love to see Harry and Meghan back in the UK winding up the Cambridges making headlines for wearing the wrong shoes to a royal event or allegedly giving side eye to politicians. But I just can't comprehend what about this gray country could for a couple of such sunny tempered people compete with a state where everyone is a dreamer.

4:48 And you can imagine how their children would feel to be yanked out of whatever Californian school they're attending and plunged back into the icy, gray strictures of the British private education system. How Harry raised the epicenter of British society has turned out so naturally and spiritually American is anyone's guess. But whatever the reason, for it is a natural Californian and honestly, I mean that as a compliment. Americans can be a little bit cringe, but I think on the whole that's rather better than the mean, snarky Saki tendencies we revel. In page six reports, Harry and Meghan are facing a caller reception from some of their neighbors in Montecito. One source claimed they are avoiding them. No one wants to be seen with them. According to the report, the reaction is not tied to any single recent headline, but has developed gradually. Another source said it's not hate, it's just a growing awareness that the takes with Zero's self awareness. Everyone's exhausted by them. However, a source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex disputed their characterization, insisting they have a great relationship with their neighbors and love their community. In a previous interview, one neighbor said, I personally don't think that Megan is an asset to our community. She doesn't really go out or get involved with the community. Harry as to a certain extent, because he's quite jolly, but Megan doesn't seem to get seen anywhere and you don't see him either in the news dot com dot Au. Daniela also wonders will Australia be the scene of the great as ever renaissance, will we prove a fertile market for the Schmansey trials and

6:19 asparagus tongue industries? And what exactly is a wedding fork? I suppose it's fitting really, two hundred and thirty eight years after under Harry's great great great great great grandfather George the Third, the UK got the bright idea of shipping their extrain years goods down under. The Duchess is about to do the same. Let the jam colonization commence more Palatin just a moment. Prince Harry is reportedly feeling increasingly discouraged about his relationship with King Charles amid claims that efforts to repair the rift have stalled. One source tells Reality Tea there's no denying there is a huge distance, adding that things now seem to be worse, and the insiders said he has continued to make efforts to stay in touch, explaining he reaches out and doesn't hear back most of the time. It's disheartening. Royal commentator Ingrid su had said, they are obviously trying to promote themselves and they need to keep a high profile in order to make money. I think the King has probably slightly washed his hands of them. He's got plenty of other things to worry about. They do what they like up to a point. I think he has got more important things to worry about them what Harry and Meghan are doing at this moment. Speaking on The Son's Royal Exclusive, Royal commentator Bronte Coy said there is a growing perception that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are really difficult to work with, with similar claims emerging across multiple reports. Coy said people are basically saying that they're really difficult to work with, and that's the theme there, and it's from a number of sources now, a number of different outlets, and that is the problem with them moving forward trying to build an empire post royal life. Coy suggested these

7:52 Sussexes strategy has relied heavily on personal storytelling rather than broader creative output, saying they went to America with dreams of being teas producers and all they've really been able to do is try to monetize their lives through factual content. Factual content is having a torrid time at the moment in drama is what's still alive. Quai continued, They've not been able to land those dramas, and it does feel like the reason is because they actually didn't have any of their own really fantastic ideas for fiction shows. He also commented on Megan's business direction, saying, what Megan's always leaned towards is monetizing her life, which I think is probably an exhausting thing to do, because you needs to be able to go home and live your life and for that to be separate, and they have it. If you like to email us addresses the Palace intrigu at gmail dot com, please follow us on your favorite podcast app.

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