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Buckingham Palace said Wednesday that a member of the household has resigned after making "unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments" to a Black guest. The unnamed Buckingham Palace insider allegedly approached Fulani at a reception Tuesday hosted by the Camilla, queen consort, and asked her: "Where do your people come from?" In a tweet, Fulani said she left her visit to Buckingham Palace with "mixed feelings" and described the encounter in detail. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said it took this incident "extremely seriously," adding that it had "investigated immediately to establish the full details." The allegations could put deeper scrutiny on Buckingham Palace, where an unnamed insider was accused last year by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, of racism against her unborn child.

☆ Prince Harry and Meghan faced 'very real' threats while living in the U.K., former top police official says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Chantal Da Silva | Chantal Da Silva Is A Breaking News Editor For Nbc News Digital Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced "very real" threats to their safety, including threats emanating from the far-right, while in the U.K., an outgoing top British police official has said. Harry and Meghan moved to Los Angeles in 2020 after spending time in Canada. They initially announced in January 2020 that they would take a “step back” as senior members of the royal family. “In the absence of such protection, Prince Harry and his family are unable to return to his home,” it said. The statement said Harry had “inherited a security risk at birth,” and asserted that his family has been subjected to “well-documented neo-Nazi and extremist threats."

☆ Andy Warhol's portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II has set an auction record, selling for almost $900,000
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Britney Toh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Andy Warhol's 1985 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II sold for almost $900,000, per Canadian auction house Heffel . The portrait of the Queen shattered global records of an editioned Warhol print ever auctioned. Embellished with diamond dust, the print is part of Warhol's 1985 Reigning Queen series. The print is one of four in Warhol's 1985 Reigning Queen series, per The Art Newspaper. This particular print features a portrait of the Queen donning the diamond and pearl Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara, juxtaposed against a striking regal blue background.

"The royal family are a competitive bunch, they always have been and always will be," royal biographer Andrew Morton told Reuters. "Prince William is the future king, Prince Harry no longer has a royal role. William and Kate will visit Boston, primarily to attend an awards ceremony for the Earthshot environmental prize which the prince set up. In contrast, William and Kate are portrayed in the British media as dutiful and earnest, encapsulating the style of monarchy set by the late queen. "I can tell you that Americans have never been as enthusiastic about the royal family as they are now," said Morton, who was in California to promote his latest book "The Queen".

This time round, Charles III hosted the first state visit of his reign and welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the UK. The South African state visit was Charles’s first big diplomatic test. But this week, the prominence of the Prince and Princess of Wales during the state visit indicated that the couple have been elevated into crucial central roles. PHOTOS OF THE WEEKHere’s a few of our favorite shots from the first state visit King Charles hosted as monarch. Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe state visit also allowed UK PM Rishi Sunak the opportunity to welcome Ramaphosa to 10 Downing Street for a bilateral meeting.

☆ Creator Emma Chamberlain inks exclusive Spotify podcast deal
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Spotify is pulling influential Gen Z creator Emma Chamberlain into its podcast orbit. Under a multiyear pact with Chamberlain, Spotify starting in early 2023 will become the exclusive home for her “Anything Goes With Emma Chamberlain” podcast, including all back-catalog episodes and future installments. “I couldn’t be more honored to be their exclusive partner, and work together to allow ‘Anything Goes’ to blossom in ways it couldn’t have anywhere else. Chamberlain rose to YouTube fame in 2018 with her uniquely personal spin on the vlog format and currently has 11.9 million subscribers on her channel. “Emma Chamberlain is one of the most influential voices fueling the creator community today, and Spotify is thrilled to be her exclusive podcast partner,” Max Cutler, Spotify’s VP of creator content and partnerships.

☆ Fact Check-Video shows actors wearing masks of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, for Madame Tussauds London
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Social media users are sharing videos that allegedly show Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. These videos are missing context as they are actors wearing masks of the prince and his wife, and do not actually show Prince Harry and Meghan. The promotional video that shows the actors in masks of Prince Harry and Meghan wearing the same clothing as in the Instagram video can be found on Madame Tussauds London’s Vimeo page (here). A YouTube account named “The Little Power Family” shared a similar video from a slightly different angle of the Madame Tussauds actors (youtu.be/7189A3fobzI?t=21). The video shows actors wearing masks to seem like Prince Harry and Meghan for an unveiling of live figures at Madame Tussauds London.

☆ Prince Harry’s memoir, titled ‘Spare,’ to come out in January
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

NEW YORK — Prince Harry’s memoir, an object of obsessive anticipation worldwide since first announced last year, is coming out Jan. 10. “For Harry, this is his story at last.”The memoir’s title is an apparent reference to Prince Harry’s being a royal “spare,” not the first in line to succession. William, Prince of Wales, is next in line. The 416-page book will come out in 16 languages, from Dutch to Portuguese, and also will be released in an audio edition read by Prince Harry. “Penguin Random House is honored to be publishing Prince Harry’s candid and emotionally powerful story for readers everywhere,” the global CEO of Penguin Random House, Markus Dohle, said in a statement.

☆ Prince Harry's memoir to be published in January, titled 'Spare'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry's memoir will be published on Jan. 10 with the title "Spare" and will tell with "raw unflinching honesty" his journey from "trauma to healing", publisher Penguin Random House said on Thursday. The title refers to Harry's position as the younger brother of Prince William, who has been heir to the British throne since their father Charles become king last month following the death of Queen Elizabeth. A photo of Harry looking directly into the camera features on the cover, along with the words "Prince Harry" and "Spare". Harry will support British charities with donations from his proceeds, the publisher said. ($1 = 0.8633 pounds)Reporting by Muvija M and Paul Sandle Editing by Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Meghan Markle discusses the ‘angry Black woman’ stereotype with Issa Rae and Ziwe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Alex Portee | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the former actor tackled the stereotype’s concept, history and impact with actor Issa Rae and television host and comedian Ziwe. Meghan recalled how the book’s author typed “why are Black women so...” on a search engine, resulting in options like, “Why are Black women so loud?”; “Why are Black women so mean?”; and “Why are Black women so angry?”“Those were the seeds being planted,” Meghan noted at the start of the podcast. Yet, this trope of the angry Black woman, it persists.”Meghan went on to share her own experience in encountering the stereotype during her days as an actress. “It was this ruthless Black woman or this uncouth Black woman,” Rae noted. For all three women, unpacking the angry Black woman stereotype has meant understanding how it has impacted them in their everyday lives.

☆ Meghan calls Queen Elizabeth's death 'a complicated time'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has "been a complicated time" for Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, she said in an interview with Variety published Wednesday. "I’m really grateful that I was able to be with my husband to support him, especially during that time," Meghan, 41, said. Meghan and Harry traveled from California — where they decamped after stepping back from royal duties in 2020 — to the U.K. to attend the queen’s funeral following her Sept. 8 death. During their trip to the U.K., Harry and Meghan also reunited with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, at Windsor Castle to pay tribute to the queen and greet mourners. The couple share two children: Archie, born in May 2019, and Lilibet, born in June 2021, who is named after the queen, whose family nickname was Lilibet.

☆ Netflix reportedly delayed a docuseries from Harry and Meghan over criticism about the new season of 'The Crown'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Netflix has delayed a docuseries from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to Deadline. The decision comes after former UK PM John Major criticized a storyline in the upcoming "Crown" season. In a comment to Deadline, Netflix said "there's never been any documentary from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed." The Duke and Dutchess signed a Netflix deal in 2020 to produce content for the company, including documentaries. This isn't the first time Netflix has faced criticism over the show's depiction of the royal family.

☆ Olivia Wilde’s salad dressing isn’t the only celeb recipe we crave
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —By now you may have heard something about Olivia Wilde’s salad dressing. Internet detectives have been furiously trying to figure out her recipe after it was mentioned in a story published Monday by the Daily Mail. There is even a theory that Wilde previously shared the recipe for the dressing with the Food Network awhile back. Emily Blunt’s take on ‘engagement chicken’Blunt endorsed Food Network star Ina Garten’s roast chicken in a podcast conversation last year. Her recipe has made it to People magazine and includes unsweetened chocolate squares, butter, chopped walnuts and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Angela Lansbury," according to statement by Actors' Equity, the union representing live stage performers. "A star of stage, TV and movies, Lansbury was an Equity member for an astounding 65 years. Angela Lansbury stars as mystery writer and crime solver Jessica Fletcher on the CBS television crime drama series "Murder, She Wrote" in 1990. The TV academy nominated Lansbury for 12 Emmys for “Murder,” although she never took home the trophy. Edgar Lansbury was mayor of the London borough of Poplar, while George Lansbury served as Labour Party leader in 1932-34.

But many campaigners believe King Charles III presents a unique opportunity: They think most royalism was actually fondness for the widely loved queen, and he — a new, less popular king — won't inherit this support. The English Civil War resulted in the beheading of King Charles I, before the "Glorious Revolution" saw English elites effectively choose a new monarch who gave lawmakers more rights. William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, look at floral tributes to the queen at Sandringham Estate on Thursday. Some observers agree that Charles should be viewed in an entirely new light now that he is king. “The monarchy knows statesmanship is about knowing to give up what you can no longer keep,” she said.

☆ In Meghan Markle’s Funeral Attire, Old Pieces Reconsidered
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Ashley Wong | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

At Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wore a pair of pearl drop earrings given to her by the queen. In the run-up to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, questions swirled around what roles the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would play in the ceremonies. For a family known for keeping tight-lipped public personas, much of the debate fell to their clothes. Would Prince Harry wear his military uniform, after losing his honorary military titles when he and Meghan Markle stepped down from their senior royal positions in early 2020? And how would Ms. Markle, whose style choices were long deemed ostentatious by critics, dress for the occasion?

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, holds her baby son outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital before leaving with Prince William, in central London July 23, 2013. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"I think, to a certain extent, her clothes were a uniform for her." That could see a shift in the royals' association with fashion from formal structures to more relatable - if restrained - styles. It was seen as an homage to Diana, also photographed in polka dots when returning home with baby Prince William. The Queen set a high bar when it came to striking the right tone, said Elizabeth Holmes, author of 'HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style'.

Share this -Link copiedThe full order of service for the funeral at Westminster Abbey The funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II is underway at Westminster Abbey. Police officers patrol outside Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, ahead of the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II. The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II leaves Westminster Hall for her funeral service in Westminster Abbey. Around 2,300 police officers will line the route from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle and 1,000 police officers will line the route from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch. Share this -Link copiedBuckingham Palace releases previously unseen portrait of queen Queen Elizabeth II, photographed at Windsor Castle in May 2022.

Many residents were especially incensed that their countries were helping pay for the royal tour. The same goes for Canada, where the support for having a foreigner as head of state has also been eroding. The sun was already setting on the British Empire when Elizabeth took the throne in 1953. With Charles now king, that trend is likely to continue, said Prior. “I don’t think that these conversations taking place across the world are conversations that the new king would have a great deal of control over,” Prior said.

☆ Fact Check-Photo shows Duchess Meghan on Remembrance Sunday in 2019, not during public appearance after Queen Elizabeth’s death
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A widely-shared claim that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, dressed up like Princess Diana for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral is false. Both wore a black outfit displaying a red poppy, a symbol associated with the annual memorial date to honor Britain’s war dead. Meghan Markle dressed like Princess Diana yesterday,” reads a Sept. 11 tweet posting the images of both royals side by side (here). The photo does not show Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, dressed as Princess Diana for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. Black attire and the display of a red poppy is part of the normal dress code for the annual memorial date.

☆ Queen Elizabeth led the UK for 70 years. Here are the most important lessons on leadership from her reign.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Rachel Durose | Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, was the longest-ruling monarch in British history. Queen Elizabeth II didn't build such a devoted following by merely wearing a crown. Here are the most meaningful leadership lessons from Queen Elizabeth II's reign. To counteract this declining public image, Queen Elizabeth II led the United Kingdom by putting her people above all else, McGovern said. Queen Elizabeth II making her first Christmas broadcast to the nation from Sandringham House in Norfolk, England on December 25, 1952.

☆ Video: A look into how Camilla became Queen Consort
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-13 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, assumed her new role as Queen Consort. CNN's Randi Kaye explains Camilla's complicated history with the royal family.

WINDSOR, England — Prince William, Prince Harry and their spouses reunited at Windsor Castle on Saturday afternoon, appearing to put aside their rift to pay tribute to their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Princes William and Harry, as well as Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, paused at a large flower memorial for the queen, stopping to read handwritten notes and admire the bouquets that mourners had left throughout the day. Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, left, and Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, view the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, on Saturday. Prince William, left, and Prince Harry talk after viewing the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, on Saturday. She didn't reveal who made the comments as it would be “very damaging to them.”The couple had frequently criticized media tabloids over their coverage of Meghan.

☆ Cloud of colonialism hangs over Queen Elizabeth’s legacy in Africa
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-10 | by ( Stephanie Busari | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Lagos, Nigeria CNN —The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of reflection and reaction online. Among the worst atrocities under British rule occurred during the Mau Mau uprising, which started in 1952 – the year Queen Elizabeth took the throne. Queen Elizabeth II on her way to the Kumasi Durbah with Kwame Nkrumah, President of Ghana, during her tour of Ghana, November 1961. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip wave to a crowd of schoolchildren at a rally held at a racecourse in Ibadan, Nigeria, February 15, 1956. Queen Elizabeth II dances with President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, during her visit to Accra, Ghana, in 1961.

☆ The life and death of Queen Elizabeth
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

A picture of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is seen as people queue to pay their respects following her death, in London, Britain, September 17, 2022. June 2, 1953 - Queen Elizabeth is crowned at Westminster Abbey in the first televised coronation service. March 30, 2002 - Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, dies at Windsor Castle aged 101. Feb. 6, 2022 - Queen marks her 70th year on the throne, using the occasion to give her blessing to Charles's second wife Camilla being called Queen Consort when he becomes king. Sept. 8, 2022 - Queen Elizabeth dies at Balmoral, aged 96.

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