Royal News Roundup: Meghan’s Surprise ‘AGT’ Appearance, Harry’s New Hairdo & Charles’s Major TV Project
Published Sep 24, 2020
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HERE, ALL THE ROYAL NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2020.
- In honor of Nepal's virtual Trailwalker Relay, Prince Harry shared a rare video message thanking all who are participating. He also used the occasion to show off his new haircut. In the clip, shot from his new home in Santa Barbara, the 36-year-old told participants, “You're going to need to dig deep, physically and emotionally, to get you and your team across that 100km. I know that you can do it.”
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Meghan Markle’s ongoing legal battle with the media took a turn this week when a new biography, Finding Freedom, got pulled into the mix. New documents submitted to the court reveal that Associated Newspapers Limited, who Markle sued for breach of privacy and infringement of copyright, is alleging that the duchess co-operated with the book’s authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand and is hoping to use this information as a possible defense.
- Markle’s ex-BFF Jessica Mulroney recently opened up a in a brief statement on Instagram addressing her current relationship with the Duchess of Sussex. “I’m going to tell this once and for all. Meghan and I are family. She is the kindest friend and has checked up on me every day,” Mulroney wrote on her Instagram Story.
Meghan Markle’s ongoing legal battle with the media took a turn this week when a new biography, Finding Freedom, got pulled into the mix. New documents submitted to the court reveal that Associated Newspapers Limited, who Markle sued for breach of privacy and infringement of copyright, is alleging that the duchess co-operated with the book’s authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand and is hoping to use this information as a possible defense.
- Prince Charles is developing a content hub of his own. Introducing RE:TV, an all-new online platform that’s dedicated to raising awareness about sustainability. The Prince of Wales, 71, recently announced the partnership on Twitter and revealed that he’ll serve as editor-in-chief of the digital outlet.
- This week, we learned that Meghan Markle has been encouraging Americans to vote in more ways then one. According to Gloria Steinem, the 39-year-old royal has been cold calling U.S. voters in an attempt to encourage people to participate in the upcoming election.
- On Tuesday, Kate Middleton paid a visit to Battersea Park in London to learn about the importance of parent-powered support programs. During the outing, Her Royal Highness, who rocked a pair of pink trousers and a tribute necklace to her kids, also smiled and played with the small children a few of the parents brought along.
- This week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first TV appearance since they decided to step down from their royal duties and moved to California. In honor of National Voter Registration Day, the couple joined ABC's Time 100 special to talk about the importance of voting in this year’s election. The video clip also showed off their spacious backyard.
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In a preview for ITV’s latest doc, Prince William: A Planet For Us All, which will air next month, Kate Middleton reveals that her 6, 5 and 2-year-old are “massive fans” of Sir David Attenborough. In the clip, which features the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meeting with the historian in Birkenhead, Middleton says, "The children were very upset that we were coming to see you and they weren't coming. They're massive fans of yours." Aren’t we all.
- On Wednesday, Meghan Markle gave one lucky America’s Got Talent contestant a major shoutout. The Duchess of Sussex filmed a good luck message for one of the show’s finalists, Archie Williams, which aired on the AGT finale. Turns out, Markle and her hubby, Prince Harry, have been “watching the series and loved him from the moment they first saw him.”
In a preview for ITV’s latest doc, Prince William: A Planet For Us All, which will air next month, Kate Middleton reveals that her 6, 5 and 2-year-old are “massive fans” of Sir David Attenborough. In the clip, which features the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meeting with the historian in Birkenhead, Middleton says, "The children were very upset that we were coming to see you and they weren't coming. They're massive fans of yours." Aren’t we all.