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Why was Prince Harry's claim that Buckingham Palace had a secret deal with newspaper executives thrown out by Mr. Justice Fancourt who ruled it as implausible?

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Prince Harry's phone-hacking claim against The Sun's publisher, News Group Newspapers, has faced a setback. The claim was thrown out by the judge, Mr. Justice Fancourt, due to an "extraordinary wrangle" concerning a supposed Buckingham Palace "secret agreement" that prevented Harry from bringing the case sooner. Prince Harry arrives to give evidence at the Mirror Group Phone hacking trial on June 7, 2023 Harry had argued that a clandestine deal between palace courtiers and newspaper executives had hindered him from pursuing the case earlier. However, the judge ruled this claim as "implausible" and rejected it as the reason for the late claim. As a result, the phone-hacking element of Harry's claim was deemed "time barred" and struck out. Nevertheless, the rest of Harry's case, which involves allegations of other illegal activities such as private investigators obtaining information about him, will continue, and a trial is sched...

Meghan Markle remains silent on actors' strike as rumours swirl over her and Harry's Netflix deal

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Meghan Markle received a public offer of support from her union following her Oprah interview in 2021. However, she has reportedly not publicly addressed or shown support for the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike in the US, despite her previous association with the acting union. There could potentially be a conflict of interest for Meghan Markle due to her lucrative contract with Netflix, a streaming giant that is reportedly not cooperating with the striking actors and writers. The strike has been ongoing since July 14, with major studios and streaming services being affected. A-list stars like Colin Farrell, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jessica Chastain are reportedly participating in the strike, advocating for better working conditions, increased base pay, fair streaming residuals, and protection against the potential replacement of their work by artificial intelligence. SAG-AFTRA members and supporters walk the picket line as members of the Screen Actors Guild strike in New York on July 19, 2023...

Prince Harry's phone hacking case against The Sun's publisher and claim of 'secret agreement' between Buckingham Palace and the Press is thrown out by a judge - but other alleged illegal activities related to obtaining information for stories will go to trial

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Prince Harry's phone hacking claims against The Sun's publisher have been thrown out by a judge, Mr Justice Fancourt. The judge also dismissed Harry's claim of a 'secret agreement' between Buckingham Palace and the Press, stating that it was implausible. The ruling was hailed as a 'significant victory' by The Sun's publisher. Prince Harry outside the High Court in June to give evidence against Mirror Group Newspapers. He lost his phone hacking claim against The Sun today However, the High Court judge granted Prince Harry the right to continue suing the newspaper for other alleged illegal activities related to obtaining information for stories. A trial on these matters is scheduled to take place in January of the following year. The judge ruled that Prince Harry's case did not meet the necessary threshold of plausibility and cogency. He had launched the claim in 2019, alleging that his phone and those of his friends had been hacked by the now-defun...

Bethenny Frankel criticizes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s post-royal lives as a ‘botched job’

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It seems that Bethenny Frankel's recent TikTok video focused on criticizing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their decisions and actions since stepping down from their royal duties. She referred to their lives as a "botched job," suggesting that they have made significant mistakes or missteps in handling their post-royal life. Frankel also mentioned that the couple has faced online criticism since leaving the royal family, and she questioned both Harry and Meghan as well as their publicist about how they could have handled their situation better. While she expressed feeling sorry for Harry and Meghan, she also appeared to be skeptical of the perception that the royals find their lives "fascinating." Frankel seems to have strong opinions about the couple's choices and the attention they receive in the media. Frankel seems to have strong opinions about the couple's choices and the attention they receive in the media. In the continuation of Bethenny Fr...

Spotify takes £34 million hit following failed deals after Meghan Markle's podcast snubbed

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It seems that Spotify faced financial losses due to "write-offs and contract termination" costs related to their podcast content portfolio. The termination of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's podcast deal with Spotify could have contributed to the £34 million hit. According to Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, the company decided to step out of some deals and relationships that didn't work out, suggesting that they may have made strategic realignments to their podcast business. He also mentioned that they might have overpaid for certain deals relative to their value. Spotify made significant staff reductions, including laying off about 6% of its 6,600 workforce in January and later reducing its global podcast vertical and other functions by approximately 200 people, which amounts to around 2% of Spotify's total workforce. This strategic realignment was attributed to the performance of certain podcasts, including Meghan Markle's Spotify podcast, which reportedly...

Hope Ranch residents in Santa Barbara concerned about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's possible move

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It seems that there is a considerable amount of concern among the residents of Hope Ranch in Santa Barbara about the possibility of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving into the neighborhood. The suburb is known for its exclusivity, privacy, and tranquility, and some residents fear that the arrival of the high-profile royal couple, along with their security team and potential media attention, could disrupt the peaceful atmosphere they cherish. There is a considerable amount of concern among the residents of Hope Ranch in Santa Barbara about the possibility of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving into the neighborhood The residents are particularly concerned about the potential for increased public attention, similar to what has been experienced in Montecito, where the couple currently resides. Montecito is known for attracting various celebrities, and some locals claim that the security arrangements for the royals have caused disruptions in the community. The residents of Hope ...

Prince William and Princess Catherine advised to keep Prince George away from Prince Harry’s ‘negative influence’

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Angela Levin, a former biographer of Prince Harry, warns Prince William and Princess Catherine about potential negative influences from Prince Harry on their son, Prince George. Angela Levin expressed concerns that Harry's attitude could have an impact on young Prince George, who is second in line to the throne. Angela Levin, who wrote a book about the Duke of Sussex’s life, told OK magazine that Harry’s negative attitude could affect the Young Prince, who is second in line to the throne. Angela Levin, a former biographer of Prince Harry, warns Prince William and Princess Catherine about potential negative influences from Prince Harry on their son, Prince George In the provided news snippet, Angela Levin, the former biographer of Prince Harry, suggests that Prince George, being part of a more stable family compared to his father, Prince William, and his uncle, Prince Harry, should fare better. She implies that Prince George has a more nurturing and stable environment thanks to h...