Palace Weekly - Meghan's Montecito Moments, Harry's New Ventures, and Royal Reputations on the Line

0:03 Caloroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Weekly. I am your host, Mark Francis. This is the new version of our weekly episode in which we take a abbreviated look at the highlights from royal news during the week. If you didn't get a chance to listen to every episode of Palace Intrigue on a daily schedule, what we'll do here is just give you an abbreviated form so that you're up to speed on all the events that happened. If you'd like the longer stories, please check out the daily versions of Palace Intrigue. But there won't be any new news in this episode, so let's get on with it and start with Megan, who appears to have entered what fans are now cheekily calling a breakfast war with Gwyneth Paltrow after seemingly pointed exchange of lifestyle video is sparkedulation of simmering tensions between the two Montecito neighbors. It all began when Gwyneth posted a casual, makeup free breakfast reel from her own kitchen. The group founder, clad in pajamas, prepared bacon, eggs and gluten free buttermilk. Biscuits to the tune of Natalie calls this will be an everlasting love, the same track used in promotional material for Meghan's With Love Meghan. The not so subtle similarities did not go unnoticed.

1:25 Viewers praised Portrow's laid back, unfiltered approach, with one fan writing that's how to be relatable, Meghan. Another added, Gwyneth Paltrow continues to throw shade I'm here for it, but then Megan Dutchess of Sussex's playfully put to rest the rumors of the supposed feud with actress Gwyneth Paltrow appearing in one of the Group Founders Instagram videos with a wink and a laugh. In the clip, Paultrow responds to a fan question about the alleged tension between the two by turning to the camera and saying, I genuinely do not understand this at all. Do you understand this? She then pans over to Megan, who is seated beside her at a kitchen table, shrugging with an amused expression. The pair then burst into laughter. Meghan has also been criticized for her handwriting following a critical review of her Netflix series With Love Megan by podcaster Amanda Hirsch. The Duchess sent a handwritten note that has since become the subject of intense analysis and speculation. The note, elegantly penned on stationery embossed with Meghan's royal cipher, read, Dear Amanda, I heard you were feeling scared. Don't be This is the fun part. Let's enjoy it as ever Megan. While Hirsch was moved by the gesture, calling herself a fan for life and sharing the card with her eight hundred ninety thousand Instagram followers, others were less convinced. Leading British handwriting expert and consultant graphologist Tracy Trussell called Megan's penmanship unauthentic and contrived. Trussell concluded that the Duchess has an unusual calligraphic style, suggesting she is projecting a cultured image through

2:56 a manufactured persona style of handwriting, which, she said lax soul. She added, it's all about producing a polished performance, but it's very much style over substance, a pseudo sophistication. But hey, Megan, you can send us here at Palace Intrigue any unauthentic and contrived note you want even a Catholic priest is criticizing Megan. In a scathing YouTube video, Father Brendan kill Cooin describes various scenes from Megan's show to his audience, ranging from bee keeping to creating basalts and getting pretzel snacks ready for her friend. He pointed out the mother of two's blindingly white and pristinely clean bee suit, despite the former actress claiming she has been collecting her own honey for a year. Discussing Meghan's relationship with the royal family, the priests also urged his audience to drink in the mediocrity and savor the narrow escape that one of the most distinguished royal lines in the world has just had.

3:51 Father kill Cooin found the program to be bloody awful. In Harry News, after a string of underwhelming projects and widespread speculation about the fate of that Netflix deal, that appears the streaming giant may finally have a compelling reason to stand by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. A new report in The Express reveals that Prince Harry as in early talks to produce what is already been described as the crown duel of his media career. A three part documentary series marking the thirtieth anniversary of the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, set for release in twenty twenty seven. The documentary would be a solo venture for the Duke of Sussex without Meghan, featuring Harry as a co executive producer, narrator and presenter. A source told The Express he is uniquely pleased not only to talk about the woman he knew his mother, but also to examine her role as an enduring social and cultural icon still beloved by so many. The insider added that Harry would approach the project with passion and sensitivity. The move may help explain why Netflix has remained committed to the couple despite a lack of critical and commercial success.

4:56 Meghan's lifestyle series With Love Meghan was widely panned, Harry's Polo Doctors coumentary received little attention, and the Paralympic themed Heart of Invictus failed to make a cultural impact. But a Diana Docky series helmed by her youngest son, has the potential to become a global television event. Prince Harry has stepped down from Center Bali, the African children's charity he co founded in two thousand and six in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, citing a breakdown in relations that he described as devastating. In a dramatic and highly unusual move, the Duke of Sussex and his co founder, Prince Liezo of Lesotho, resigned in solidarity with the board of trustees, who have themselves quit amid a fierce internal row with the charity's chair, doctor Sophie chan Dalka. The dispute reportedly centered on its strategic decision to focus fundraising efforts in Africa. Multiple trustees, including Harry's longtime friend and former Royal equerry Mark Dyer, called for doctor Chandalca's resignation.

5:53 She refused, and in response, the trustees resigned. According to reports, she is now pursuing legal action against the charity after resisting efforts to remove her from the unpaid post. In a pointed a joint statement, the two princes said, nearly twenty years ago we founded Center Bali in honor of our mothers. Today is no different. With heavy hearts, we have resigned from our roles as patrons. It is devastating the relationship between the Charities trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation. They added that they were in shock of the turn of the mans and will raise their concerns with the Charity Commission. In happier news, William's visit to Estonia last week was well received. It seemed Wills was quite easy on the eyes, with social media erupting in praise for what many dubbed his most dashing appearance yet. Wearing camouflage fatigues in a beret, William joined Estonian and British soldiers at Tupper Military Base, where he observed training exercises and even took a ride in a Challenger to tank. Royal fans, however, were just as focused on the prince's appearance as his military itinerary. Prince William looks handsome, wrote one user on x I must say his charm and good looks consistently still the spotlight anywhere he goes, especially when he wears a uniform which I find incredibly sexy. Another fan added, simply so handsome as always, while a third mused all can appreciate beauty. A fourth chimed in, think good as he got his mother's good looks. Some admirers have even coined a new moniker for the heir to the throne, his Royal Hotness. Prince William's upcoming appearance on Clarkson's farm

7:25 has sparked outrage among Megan's supporters. Wills visited Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm in Oxfordshire this week, where he met with fan favorite Caleb Cooper and revealed that his son, Prince George, is an avid viewer of the show. The controversy stems from Clarkson's history with the Duchess of Sussex. In twenty twenty two, the former Top Gear presenter wrote a highly criticized opinion piece about Megan, stating he wanted her to parade naked through the streets of Britain while people chant. This article generated over twenty thousand complaints to press regulator IPSODE, becoming their most complained about peace ever more Pallas Weekly In Just a Moment, the Queen took her hands on approach during her visit to the set of ATV's police drama Trigger Point in London last week.

8:13 Her Majesty enthusiastically took charge of a clapperboard to mark the start of a scene, carefully following instructions from executive producer Jed Mercurio to avoid getting her fingers trapped before confidently announcing trigger point Take one. While touring the Print Cross Civic Center set, the Queen revealed she's actually a fan of the show, telling star Vicki McClure that she's currently working her way through the first series. Her majesty appeared surprised to learn they've already filmed the third season, exclaiming third very popular. The Queen expressed amazement at the thirty pound weight of the bomb disposal suit worn by McClure, who plays explosives officer Lana Washington. When military adviser Paul Biddess mentioned this was actually the lighter version of a suit that can weigh up to seventy pounds, the Queen responded with an impressed blimey. In a royal revelation that might surprise many, King Charles and Queen Camilla reportedly have a special agreement that has helped their marriage thrive. They maintain separate country homes. According to former Royal gardener Jack Stoukes, who recently spoke with jeff Bett. Before Charles and Camilla got married, they agreed Camilla would keep her home a separate space was important for them both in their families.

9:21 While King Charles enjoys his beloved High Grove House in Gloucestershire, Queen Camilla maintains her independence at ray Mill House in Wiltshire, the property she acquired following her first marriage. Stukes reveals that these separate residences suit their different lifestyles perfectly. Charles enjoys time alone and he's got a very strong work ethic. He has been known to work at his desk into the early hours, while Camilla's wilt Chair home remains a sanctuary filled with cherished family memories. This arrangement may be key to their marital success. They're both independent people and don't mind time a part. The fact that they don't live in each other's pockets is one of the many reasons their marriage works. Stukes explained. A rare banknote bearing the portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth Sakond essential a record breaking summit auction marking a significant moment in the world of numismatics. One thousand dollar note issued by the Board of Commissioners of currency of Malaya and British borneo sold from extraordinary one hundred and fifty thousand pounds of a public auction held in Singapore on the twenty second of March, dated twenty one March nineteen fifty three. The note was issued during the earliest years of Her Late Majesty's reign. Originally estimated at between sixty and ninety thousand pounds, the final price significantly surpassed expectations. And there you have it.

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