Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sure seem to like them Democrats

0:03 Callaroga Shark Media at long Welcome through Palace Intrigue Game your host, Mark Francis, Harry and Meghan have issued a statement defending their Archwell Foundation's donations after reports surface to claiming the charity directed significant funds toward Democratic aligned causes in the United States. We'll provide you with some approximate dollar amounts in the next section. A report from The New York Post alleged that Archwall had contributed a total of seven hundred eighty six, five hundred and fifty dollars to various organizations with links to the Democratic Party, including two hundred fifty thousand to The Women's Wellness Space, a nonprofit founded by Ashley Biden, daughter of former US President Joe Biden. The center, launched in twenty twenty three, focuses on trauma informed wellness support for women in North Philadelphia.

1:00 Was annual impact report for twenty twenty three. Twenty four had already outlined its involvement as founding partner of Miss Biden's initiative, describing the organization's mission as providing support and opportunities for formally incarcerated women. Additional donations listed in the report included one hundred forty six thousand, nine hundred and forty eight dollars to Gior Craig, a media strategist known for advising Democratic campaigns on countering disinformation, and one hundred fifty five thousand, six hundred and fifteen to Hurlahilfren, a consulting firm founded by two former royal aides. Another nine three hundred and fifty nine dollars was directed to mark up News Incorporated, a nonprofit focused on digital privacy and misinformation reportedly funded in part by Democratic donors. In response to the scrutiny, as spokesperson four Prince Harry and Megan Markel refuted suggestions of political bias, stating it's important to note that Duke and Duchess did not endorse any candidate in the twenty twenty four presidential election, and to suggest the trying to curry favor with the Democratic Party simply because a donation went to Ashley Biden's nonpartisan nonprofit focused on women's mental health, or because they hired a consultant specializing in digital safety is misguided. The statement went on to reaffirm the couple's philanthropic mission. The Duke and Duchess are committed to investing in people and initiatives that truly make a difference. However, critics have called for further scrutiny of Archwell's financial activity. Nile Gardner, a fellow at the Conservative Heritage Foundation, which has previously pushed for the release

2:33 of Prince Harry's US visa records following admissions in his memoir, Spare, told The New York Post Harry and Megan still retain royal titles and should not be engaging in any way in political activity. It's actually outrageous. In The Times, roy and Nicker theorized on why Trump may prefer William over Harry, and it's really quite simple, Royer writes, Trump probably calculates that taking signs in a royal rift aligns him with the higher in the pecking order, who is more useful to him on the global stage. The President is also an ardent fan of top tier royalty. As the next monarch, William holds the key to the pomp and pageantry. Trump admires, Harry closed the door on all that when he moved to California. To Trump, he is just a celebrity, undifying though as it is to see a president casting aspersions of the fifth in line to the throne. Does Trump have a point about Harry's problems after Invictus? What's next for Harry? Much of Harry's former British fan base has fallen out of love with the spare, who now languishes near the bottom of royal popularity polls, just above Uncle Andrew.

3:37 He used to top these poles. Why the slide because the memories of Harry the warrior Prince returned from Afghanistan and Hijis in Las Vegas, memories that endeared him to many are fading. The Prince can be a powerful force for good. He is brilliant connecting with the young people, speaks honestly about his struggles after the trauma of losing his mother so young, encouraging awareness, and is a determined champion of veterans. The Invictors schemes where he always looks happiest larking around with former soldiers, will have burnished those credentials again, reminding the world of how many broken lives he has helped rebuild. But if Harry read the recent brutal Vanity Fair feature on the Sussexes and I'll bet he did one line may have stopped him in his tracks.

4:18 The observation from a person who worked closely with them that Megan's role in their dynamic is caregiver and facilitator. That will have stung the Prince who did two tours of Afghanistan but is now portrayed by the Hollywood Bible as the passive member of a celebrity partnership. Speaking of Uncle Andrew, he's sixty five today. In earlier years, such a milestone might have been accompanied by a lavish reception at Windsor Castle, a gathering of high profile guests, and even the tolling of bells at Westminster Abbey. However, following his well documented fall from grace, the Duke of York's birthday will be a muted affair, reportedly taking place at his residence, Royal Lodge in Windsor. The milestone birthday serves as a reminder of the Duke's dramatically altered position within the royal family. On his sixtieth birthday, Andrew had been due for a promotion to the honorary rank of admiral in line with military tradition. However, in the wake of the backlash from his news Night interview in which he defended his association with Jeoffrey Epstein. The honor was canceled at the time. He announced that he had asked for it to be deferred until his return to public duties, an event that has yet to materialize. Pallas Intrigue of a rabback. Some royal watchers are curious about William and Kate's secret trip. Traditionally, the heir would need to get permission from King Charles. In twenty fourteen, William reportedly asked permission from Elizabeth for George to accompany him and Kate on their visit to Australia and New Zealand. Previously, the then Prince Charles has had to ask the Queen before

5:49 he traveled with his young son, Prince William. Former Royal pilot Graham Laurie explained to The Right Royal Podcast that we flew all four, the Prince, the Princess, Prince William, Prince Harry up until when Prince William was twelve years old. After that he had to have a separate aircraft and we could only fly all four together when they were young with the written permission of Her Majesty. Nowadays, for instance, the King can't fly with the Prince of Wales. It appears as that the Wales family all flew together. A somber development from the Royal Air Force community as we learned of the death of Flight Sergeant Zach Stubbings, the man who trained Prince William in helicopter rescue operations. Flight Sergeant Stubbings has died at age forty seven after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma. The father of three, who instructed the Prince of Wales during his time at Arif Valley in Anglesey, had spent nine years exposed to toxic exhaust fumes from s King helicopters. His passing was confirmed by former Navy Commander Richard Sutton, who described him as a lively and bubbly guy and noted the particularly devastating impact on Stubbing's wife, Anna Luise, who previously lost both her first husband and seven year old child in a tragic car accident in twenty fifteen. In a poignant interview last year, Flight Sergeant Stubbings described the constant exposure to black fumes during his service, particularly while operating the aircraft's winch.

7:13 There was no protection, nothing. We all complained about it. He had said. Flight Sergeant Stubbings was diagnosed in twenty thirteen, forcing an early end to what had been a distinguished career in the RAF Search and Rescue Service. And there you have it plenty email also addresses at the Palace Entry get gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple, on the app of your choice, and leave us a review of five stars. If you're enjoying the show, I'm mink, Francis thinks to John McDermott, this is Pallas Intrigue in good terms.