BREAKING: In response to The Sun's apology yesterday, a spokesperson for the Duke & Duchess of Sussex tells me:
"The fact that the Sun has not contacted The Duchess of Sussex to apologize shows their intent. This is nothing more than a PR stunt..." (1/3)
BREAKING: Prince Harry & Meghan Markle have welcomed their daughter! Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday, June 4. Both mom and baby are “healthy and well,” a Sussex spox says.
"...A true apology would be a shift in their coverage and ethical standards for all. Unfortunately, we’re not holding our breath."
Full statement below:
It's official: Penguin Random House says that "Spare" sold more than 1.43 million copies in the US Canada and the UK on Jan. 10.
This makes "Spare" the largest first-day sales total for any nonfiction book ever published by Penguin Random House 📚
BREAKING: Spox for Meghan and Harry "can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”
"While the public absolutely deserves the publication’s regrets for their dangerous comments, we wouldn’t be in this situation if The Sun did not continue to profit off of and exploit hate, violence and misogyny..." (2/3)
EXCLUSIVE: In response a story by The Sun claiming that Prince Harry told a friend "those Brits need a lesson" ahead of the Oprah interview last year, the Global Press Secretary for the Duke & Duchess of Sussex tells me "This is a baseless hit piece masquerading as journalism.."
Photos from Meghan Markle’s discussion last night with Rabbi Sandy Sasso at the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana event, “The Power of Women: An Evening With Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.” The two spoke about women’s empowerment, and supporting young women.
NEW:
#HarryAndMeghanNetflix
Volume 1 is
@Netflix
’s biggest documentary debut ever, with 81.55M hrs viewed.
The series was watched by 28M households over four days, and appeared in the Top 10 TV list in 85 countries.
NEW: A Netflix source tells me that both King Charles and Prince William's offices were contacted and given time to reply ahead of the release of
#HarryAndMeghanNetflix
.
And here is Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's official holiday card, which features the first pictures of baby Lili!
"This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter, Lilibet, to the world. Archie made us a ‘Mama’ and a ‘Papa’, and Lili made us a family," the couple said.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle sending holiday wishes tonight, delivered via an Archewell email 🎄
"From our family to yours, and on behalf of our teams at The Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio, and Archwell Productions, we wish you health, peace, and a very happy new years!"
"I could not love and respect him more, and I know that all of you feel the same," the Duchess of Sussex said while introducing Prince Harry at the
#IG22
opening ceremonies.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked Mental Health Awareness Month by visiting with
@AHASBCal
, where they spoke with teenagers about the pressures of social media, and how that can affect mental health.
📸:
@msayles
for the Archewell Foundation
🚨BREAKING🚨The first episode of the Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast series, “Archetypes,” is LIVE on Spotify.
Meghan’s first show features Serena Williams & prof Dr. Laura Kay, in an episode called “The Misconception of Ambition.”
Listen here NOW:
NEW:
@thegracies
have named Duchess of Sussex the top Entertainment Podcast Host for her series, "Archetypes."
Meghan said, "This is a shared success for me and the team behind Archetypes – most of whom are women – and the inspiring guests who joined me each week."
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and members of the Archewell team celebrated
#InternationalWomensDay
on Wednesday by visiting
@HarvestHomeLA
. The organization, founded in 1985, helps support pregnant women and children who are unhoused.
"We are grateful to have the ability to share our love story through such an esteemed creative team and with the global reach of Netflix," the Duke and Duchess of Sussex say in a new Netflix release.
"We hope it helps others to heal, and to feel inspired," they add.
The
@msfoundation
today announced Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, as an honoree for the 2023 Women of Vision Awards, which will take place on May 16, 2023 in New York City.
Read more about the awards and additional honorees below ⬇️
To mark both Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, Prince Harry + Meghan visited with service members and their families today at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. (📸: Lee Morgan)
"...but an unfortunate and predictable tabloid strategy. To pit him against his country is shameful and manipulative, especially when Prince Harry has never spoken ill of the British public.”
Harry’s lawyers have said the prince is reluctant to bring the couple’s children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — to his homeland because it is not safe.
BREAKING 🚨 Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will attend the NAACP Image Awards, where they will receive the prestigious President's Award. The event airs on Feb. 26 at 8:00 pm ET on BET. More below ⬇️
Going forward, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation will center its focus on three main pillars:
• Building a better online world
• Restoring trust in information
• Uplifting communities
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off their NYC trip this morning with a visit to the
@marcylabschool
. Meghan wore a letterman jacket, which she was given by the Robert Clack School 🏫
"We are not beholden to the British monarchy in any way and we do not owe them a debt of gratitude for anything," the Bahamas National Reparations Committee said Tuesday.
The Archewell Foundation released its annual impact report today.
The foundation's coexecutors -- James Holt and Shauna Nep -- write in a foreword that "At The Archewell Foundation our core purpose is, quite simply, to do good."
Full report below ⬇️
Prince Harry -- aka Spiderman -- has recorded a special message for the children of Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity that helps kids who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.
Prince Harry does late night! The Duke of Sussex appeared on the
@latelateshow
with James Corden Friday, just a few weeks after the two were spotted filming in Los Angeles. At one point.. they spill some tea. LITERALLY. There's also some rapping (I won't spoil it!)
NEW:
@60Minutes
says in a new release that it delivered its best audience of the season on Jan. 8.
11.2 million viewers tuned into the program on Sunday, which featured Prince Harry's sit-down with
@andersoncooper
.
"...This story is riddled with inaccuracies, not least of which is a quote erroneously attributed to Prince Harry," the spox adds. "To accuse a man who spent 10 years serving his country of wanting to teach that same country a lesson is not only an attempted distraction..."
The Duke & Duchess of Sussex have made donations, through Archewell, to HIAS, The HALO Trust, & media out;et The Kyiv Independent (via Are We Europe) to support the people of Ukraine.They are also continuing to work w/ our partners at World Central Kitchen & The World Health Org.
Meanwhile, 👋🏼 from the Archewell Foundation Parents’ Summit, which is part of
@ProjHealthyMind
’s World Mental Health Day Festival.
In just a bit, Prince Harry & Duchess Meghan are set to speak on a panel with the U.S.
@Surgeon_General
, moderated by Carson Daly. Stay tuned!
🚨BREAKING🚨 Meghan Markle’s new podcast has a name ― “Archetypes” ― and its first teaser.
The podcast is a place “where we dissect, explore, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back,” the Duchess of Sussex says in a clip released today.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have released a statement following the death of Desmond Tutu:
“Archbishop Tutu will be remembered for his optimism, his moral clarity, and his joyful spirit. He was an icon for racial justice and beloved across the world,” they said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Holiday Special podcast is LIVE. In addition to an incredible lineup of guests, one very special person also makes an appearance: Archie!
He even says a few words at the end 🎉
Get all the details here:
NEW: Meghan Markle has released a message for Mother’s Day on behalf of Harvest Home. The Sussexes have also donated supplies to the org, “to ensure that all the moms and babies at HH are celebrated throughout the year.”
[My dermatologist]: wow, you have really thin skin
[Me, shocked]: haha how did you know? i'm a writer
[Him, annoyed]: no, i mean this literally. your epidermises is essentially translucent.
[tears well up in my eyes]: hah i knew that
More scheduling updates regarding the Duke & Duchess of Sussex's time
@InvictusGamesNL
!
On Sunday, the two are expected to make various appearances at events throughout the day, which includes archery, sitting volleyball and track and field events.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially announced
@themarkup
CEO
@nabihasyed
as this year’s winner of the
@NAACP
- Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award.
The two called Syed "an inspiration to us and so many others."
There was a "war against Meghan" and "negative briefing from the Palace" against the couple to "suit other people's agendas," Jenny Afia, partner at Schillings Law Firm who has defended the Duchess of Sussex, claims in the latest
#HarryAndMeghanNetfix
trailer:
.
@leespencer_RM
-- a marathoner, motivational speaker & former Royal Marine -- just shared a call he received from Prince Harry.
Spencer said he "was bowled over" when the Duke of Sussex called him after he ended his Triathlon of Great Britain.
BREAKING: Statement from Prince Harry on his late grandfather ⬇️
"Like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ‘til the end."
🚨 BREAKING 🚨Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a decision about King Charles’ coronation next month.
The Duke of Sussex will attend the May 6 ceremony to support his father, while the Duchess of Sussex will not be making the trip.
Incoming
@InvictusGamesNL
news! Harry & Meghan are set to hit the "yellow carpet" on Friday, April 15 for a special friends and family reception ahead of the games.
Later in the day, the Sussexes will attend a reception w/ the City of The Hague & the Dutch Ministry of Defence.
Meghan Markle's author bio in the book release is very fun --
"Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, is a mother, wife, feminist, and activist.... She currently resides in her home state of California with her family, two dogs, and a growing flock of rescue chickens."
NEW: An emotional first look at Prince Harry & Oprah’s mental health docu-series, “The Me You Can’t See,” premiering Friday (with a Meghan Markle cameo!)
Watch the full trailer below ⬇️
Below are a few photos of kids reacting to the duke's video -- which was played at the Scotty's Christmas party today -- and one of Prince Harry in character 🕷
[Spiderman 📸: Archewell]
After Cooper and Strahan revealed that they refused to let Buckingham Palace & its lawyers view their interviews with Harry before they aired, a source close to ITV told me that the palace was also not shown the program before it aired.
.
@nachofigueras
posted a photo with Prince Harry today, saying “We’ve ridden together many times over the years, and now that we’re both parents, it’s extra special to be able to spend this time together.”
NEW: Prince Harry will return to the UK for Prince Philip’s funeral, a spokesperson confirmed to HuffPost. Duchess Meghan, who is pregnant with the couple’s second child, did not receive medical clearance from her physician to travel back alongside her husband.
.
@Variety
reports that Amazon Prime Video is parting ways with Jeremy Clarkson, weeks after his comments about Meghan Markle were published in British tabloid The Sun.
A spokesperson told HuffPost that not only was the photo taken by Meghan's mom, Doria, but that "The small Christmas tree, including the homemade ornaments and other decorations, were selected by Archie, and the tree will be replanted after the holidays."
The Archewell Foundation has announced new grants today for organizations improving the digital space.
The foundation says that "new innovations in technology and media should strengthen our communities, empower families, restore trust in information..." (1/3)
NEW: Archewell Productions &
@netflix
announce they're developing an animated series about a 12-year-old named Pearl, "who is inspired by a variety of influential women from history."
Pearl was created by Duchess Meghan, who is "eager to bring this special series to light."
@Surgeon_General
A very sweet moment, as Meghan called being a mom “the most important thing in my entire life,” before looking at Harry and saying “Outside of course to being a wife, to this one” as they both smiled.
🚨Prince Harry is set to make his first in-person appearance since the publication of "Spare" tomorrow.
The Duke of Sussex's panel timing has just been confirmed -- he will take the stage
@BetterUp
's Uplift conference in San Francisco on Wednesday at 5 pm PT / 8 pm EST.
Prince Harry and Oprah’s Apple TV+ series has a release date & title: “The Me You Can’t See” will officially premiere on May 21. The series will show Harry & Oprah in conversation with guests like Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, NBA players DeMar DeRozan and Langston Galloway & more.
In Prince Harry's speech at the Salute to Freedom Gala tonight, he joked that "Just last week, I went for a ride on the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile – how’s that for living the American dream!"
View his remarks in full below:
Prince Harry is
@people
magazine's cover star this week 👑
In an accompanying interview, he says that "Spare" is "a raw account of my life — the good, the bad and everything in between."
Archewell has announced today (on Meghan and Harry's third wedding anniversary) that it is building its next community relief center in India with World Central Kitchen.
More details below:
UPDATE: Archewell has partnered with the National Business Coalition for Child Care, which is organized by the Marshall Plan For Moms. Quotes from the Duchess of Sussex are included a new report released by the org today.
.
@AfricanParks
has released more information about Prince Harry's trip to Mozambique & Rwanda last month⬇️
"This trip was an opportunity to show global leaders that conservation and community development can be mutually reinforcing," the release says.
Prince Harry will appear at the Intrepid Museum’s 2021 Salute to Freedom gala on Weds, Nov. 10 to "present the inaugural Intrepid Valor Awards to 5 service members, veterans and military families living with the invisible wounds of war."
More below ⬇️
“She’s the easiest person in the world to work with,” an unnamed friend added in the excerpt of "Finding Freedom" published over the weekend in the UK Times. “Certain people just don’t like the fact she stands out.”
Lights, camera,
@Travalyst
🎬🍿 Prince Harry shows off his acting chops -- and his “Girl Dad” T-shirt -- in a new video for his nonprofit travel organization. The Duke of Sussex stars alongside New Zealand actors Rhys Darby, Dave Fane and Rena Owen.
Here’s a fun game I like to play with friends who have an opinion on Meghan Markle: grill them on their thoughts on Prince Andrew and his friendship with Epstein instead
More photos of the Sussexes
@InvictusGamesNL
today, including pictures with Senator Tammy Duckworth, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, dignitaries from Ukraine & more.
Pictures were taken at the welcome event for Team US and Team Ukraine.
.
@tylerperry
talks to the
@TODAYshow
about offering Meghan and Harry his home: "It was a very difficult time for them."
Adds: "They found each other and the love they have is really, really moving and I wanted to do anything I could to support them."
“I have never seen, experienced anything like this. What we were dealing with was very chaotic. There were about a dozen vehicles: cars, scooters and bicycles,” Sanchez told Foster.
Exclusive: Member of Prince Harry and Meghan's security detail tells
@MaxFosterCNN
there were about a dozen vehicles pursuing the couple after last night's event in NYC.
"The public were in jeopardy at several points. It could have been fatal."