Meghan Turns 45 as Critics Pile On and Harry’s Security Fight Takes Another Twist

0:03 Caloroga Shark Media now low and welcome through Palace Intrigue. I am your host, Mark Francis. A happy forty fifth birthday to the Duchess of Sussex. Meghan Michael. The Duchess shared two new videos through her as Ever brand's Instagram account, both centered on summertime at home. In one clip, Meghan prepares what the brand described as her favorite summer dessert. The caption reads, adding this to our summer menu, Meghan's favorite ice cream Sunday with raspberry spread, vanilla ice cream, crumbled shortbread and flower sprinkles. The video also included a brief appearance by one of the Sussex family's dogs. A second video shows Megan gathering flowers from the garden before arranging them in a large vase inside the family's California home, offering another look at the Montecito property where she and Prince Harry have lived since twenty twenty. As usual, the comment section entertaining. One user asked on X who's she's celebrating with the beagle. Another special Media user commented, she's always by herself in every one of these videos, yet she's always laughing at her imaginary friends. Somewhere out of frame.

1:16 Her report from Helle suggests Megan will spend her birthday as a chill day surrounded by loved ones. We'll see if Royal's publicly wish the Dutchess a happy birthday, but one person who seems unlikely too is Lady Colin Campbell. Speaking on her YouTube channel, Lady Colin dismissed suggestions that the departure of Sir Clive Orderton could somehow pave the way for Harry to return in a more formal capacity within the monarchy. She argued that the fact of the matter is Harry and Meghan are huge problems and they need to be neutralized to the full extent of the ability of the Royal family. Everybody's now saying, oh, they're definitely coming back, and this is a great power struggle, and William and Sir Clive have lost the battle because the King is healthy again. And is this not the same king that the very people who are saying he's healthy again had two feet and seven hands in the confidence six months ago. When I was saying that's not the reality, people counted me and said, oh no, he's definitely about to die. Oh yes, he's going to die right now, all of a sudden, He's cured. He's not cured, He's not healthy. Where did these people get off with this bull? Lady Colin concluded by repeating her view that the ideal situation is for Harry and his rather pathetic and quite frankly I think psychopathic wife to be neutralized to the full extent of the possibility of the Royal family.

2:33 Megan is also unlikely to be wished a happy birthday by a brand expert, Sharon Williams, who argue to Australia News twenty four that if Harry and Meghan hope to repair the relationship permanently, there is a need to ask for some forgiveness here. Can you imagine them asking for forgiveness? Though we haven't seen much loyalty for their own flesh and blood on both sides, Megan and Harry have been very happy to slay their own kin. A lot of whining and moaning. I'm not sure anyone really knows what they stand for. There's been so much flip and flopping and not very much consistency. Turning specifically to Prince Harry, Williams claimed Harry has a lot of work to do to improve his personal brand because the British public feel he betrayed them. She also argued that the Sussex brand was full of promise, but Harry and Meghan have publicly ridiculed, criticized and spoken down about the institution. Williams added they have made it all about them and not about the British people or duty we hear at Palace Intrigue. Wish Megan a happy birthday and thank her for making this podcast more successful than we ever imagined. Talk TV presenter Kevin O'Sullivan offered a sharply critical assessment of the Sussex's financial situation. O'Sullivan told Talk TV the dim Duke now faces the grim prospect of a personal bill adding up to more than two and a half million pounds that's three point three million in America and getting on for five million Ossie dollars? Can he afford it? Can he? Hell?

3:58 He was a repeated reports at suggesting Harry had looked to fellow claimant Sir Elton John for financial help. O'Sullivan said the Runaway Royals bright idea to tap into the Rocketman's vast wealth was swiftly extinguished like a candle in the Wind. Harry and megana once again weighing in on the debate over online safety, this time criticizing technology companies over the use of artificial intelligence to create non consensual sexual images. In a statement published on their Archwell website, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex praised the state of Minnesota for becoming the first US state to ban AI generated neification technology. The couple called the legislation an example of leadership fit for the digital age, a bipartisan decision to stop technology from enabling predatory behavior disproportionately targeting women and children. Without naming Elon Musk directly, Harry and Meghan also criticized what they described as the trillionaire leader of the tech company responsible for X's Grock, referring to the lawsuit filed by Musk's artificial intelligence company, the XAI, challenging the Minnesota law. According to court filings, XAI argues that while states have a legitimate interest in preventing AI generated sexual content, Minnesota's law goes further than necessary and may violate free speech protections. The Sussexes strongly disagreed, writing, big tech companies are raising billions claiming AI will bring society forward, yet they retaliate against basic safety measures to keep children safe.

5:26 Can AI make our will better while it enables the worst in humans? Should our children pay the price while we wait to find out? Printerr's ongoing battle over security in the UK has become the focus of fresh debate following reports of a previously undisclosed family trip to a remote Scottish island a Sawcetill's Radar Online. The fact that the family was able to travel quietly without attracting attention will inevitably be raised by people questioning the level of security Harry says he requires. Whether it has any bearing legally is another matter entirely. Another unnamed source, Quota by Radar Online, said supporters will argue the trip stayed private because careful planning worked. Critics see it differently and believe the episode strengthens the case that the Sussexes can move around Britain discreetly. According to The Mail on Sunday, Harry and Meghan took Prince Archie Princess Lillibe to Tenera More, a privately owned island off Scotland's northwest coast. During their visit to Britain last month. Among the highlights of the reported getaway was a cruise aboard the rita restored vintage Clyde Puffer steamboat, given the family an opportunity to explore the coastline, sandy beaches and surrounding waters away from public attention.

6:35 The island, which covers about eight hundred acres, is owned by a businessman, Ian Wace, who has long been reported to have friendly ties with both Prince Harry and Prince William. The visit is believed to have taken place shortly after Harry's High Court defeat in his legal action against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, and before the family's private reunion with King Charles and Queen Camilla at High Grove. Reports suggest the Sussexes stayed in one of the islands highly secluded accommodations, although the exact location has not been confirmed. Ironically, the trip only became public after the family had returned. The Mail on Sunday suggested that Megan may have inadvertently hinted at the destination by including a scenic photograph of hills and water in a summer holiday post. On Instagram, leading online observers to speculate the image of Mantague in Scotland more palace in just a moment. Mike and Zara Tyndall have long occupied a unique place within the royal family. They aren't working royals, they don't receive a public fund, and Zara doesn't hold a royal title yet. Royal author Robert Jobson believes their importance could grow even further in the years ahead.

7:42 Speaking to Hello magazine, as Jobson suggested that Zara and Mike could take on what he described as sort of a semi official role at family events when Prince William eventually becomes king. Jobson said they are a great success story and a very well liked Zara is probably the only person who could go up to the King at Royal ascot and put her arms around him from behind. Meanwhile, Mike has become a trusted part of the family. They're part of the royal network, but they're not limited by being title or working royals. The King and others can call on them when needed, and they are happy to turn up at events like Catherine's Christmas Carol concert and to support William when he hosts Garden parties at Buckingham Palace. I think we'll see more of Zara at garden parties and things like that. She and Mike are optically helpful to the whole more modern, less taxpayer funded and monarchy that William is probably looking to try to achieve. Mike and Zara have a very solid relationship and they've got great kids who interact well with the Whales kids. Mike is a great dad and seems to be a good role model for Prince George, who obviously likes him. And there you have it. If you'd like to email us or addresses the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. If you're listening on Spotify, it'll leave us a comment. If you're listening on Apple, hit that button up there that says listen uninterrupted and get the show for five bucks a month commercial free by Mark Francis My thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue and Get Times m