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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2019 18:15:01 GMT
In an unprecedented move, Kensington Palace issued a statement warning the press to back off. It began by stating that Harry was aware of his privilege and the interest that surrounds him. “He feels lucky to have so many people supporting him and knows what a fortunate and privileged life he leads.”
However, it continued by stating that the media had been unfair in their coverage about Markle. It accused them of writing “defamatory stories,” and harassing Markle’s family and friends. “Prince Harry is worried about Ms. Markle’s safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her,” the statement read.
Once the statement was released, it created a conversation in the media but seemed to change little about their coverage.
Prince Harry is going after the media Little has changed since Harry warned the media back in 2016, so now he’s taking legal action to protect his wife. At the beginning of October, Harry issued a statement announcing his claim against Associated Newspapers for releasing a private letter, which he claims is an infringement of copyright and a breach of the Data Protection Act of 2018.
In his passionate statement, Harry reminded the public of the damage his mother suffered from the media’s abuse and stated that he can no longer be just a silent witness to the suffering of those he loves. “There comes a point when the only thing to do is to stand up to this behavior because it destroys people and destroys lives,” he wrote.
Later, it was announced that Harry is also suing the owners of The Sun and The Daily Mirror for illegally accessing voicemail messages. This is most likely related to the phone-hacking scandal that became public in 2011.
Prince Harry plans to change how information is released to the public
With all the drama and chaos caused by the media for Harry and his family, it’s understandable that they’ve become disgruntled towards the entire organization. However, they still understand how important it is to stay connected to the British people.
A source for Vanity Fair claimed that even before everything began with Markle, Harry had plans to phase out the royal reporters and photographers by taking control of his image through social media.
Harry has clearly been working toward those plans since most updates that we’re hearing from the palace are now done through their Instagram account.
For example, the Sussexes relied heavily on Instagram during their time in Africa to keep the public up to date on their travels. And when their son Archie was born, the announcement was also made through Instagram. With over 9.7 million follows on the official Sussex Instagram account, why would they bother contacting the dinosaur media with a big announcement?
Old media may be in trouble. The royals are able to speak directly to the public with social media, and now after Harry’s legal actions, we’ll likely see a big change in how news is handled in the future. Eventually, it may not include traditional outlets at all.
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Post by Admin on Jan 22, 2020 23:33:50 GMT
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a warning over continued harassment by paparazzi photographers as they start their new life in Canada out of the spotlight. Lawyers for the couple claim these were taken without her consent - and that the photographer was hiding in the bushes and spying on her. They also claim there were previous attempts to photograph them inside their home using long range lenses and that paparazzi were permanently camped outside their home. This comes days after Harry and Meghan agreed a deal to step away from the Royal Family. In a speech at a dinner for supporters of his Sentebale charity, the prince said the decision was made as they wanted to lead a more "peaceful life".
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Post by Admin on Jan 30, 2020 21:31:25 GMT
Prince Harry has lost a complaint against the Mail on Sunday over a story the paper ran about photos of African wildlife he posted on Instagram. The Mail said the duke - who had posted to mark Earth Day - had not made it clear the animals had been tranquilised and the elephant was tethered. He argued he did not need to say this because he had stated they were being moved as part of a conservation scheme. He complained to the press watchdog Ipso that the article was inaccurate. The duke argued the paper breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editor's Code of Practice in the article, which was published in April last year. The Mail on Sunday's story was headlined "Drugged and tethered... what Harry didn't tell you about those awe-inspiring wildlife photos". In it, the article said the images of a rhino, lion and elephant - posted on Harry's Instagram account to highlight Earth Day - "don't quite tell the full story".
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Post by Admin on Jan 31, 2020 21:24:54 GMT
A source tells E! News that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in the early stages of planning a possible relocation to Los Angeles for the summer. We're told the couple is "hoping" to spend at least a portion of the summer months in Meghan's native city after settling in Canada, where they are currently residing since separating from the British royal family earlier this month.
"They have started to look at homes online and are in the process of interviewing security teams. They are getting their ducks in a row and seeing if it's logistically possible," the insider reveals.
Adds the source, "They've reached out to people in L.A. and would like to assemble a team of locals."
Like any potential homeowner, the Duchess of Sussex has a growing list of non-negotiables for her perfect L.A. sanctuary. "Meghan would like to be able to do meetings at the house and also be able to host friends and entertain. Those are two things that are important to her," the source remarks.
The former actress, whose mother Doria Ragland lives in L.A., "is hoping to find something that will fit their needs," the insider shares.
Meghan and Harry's controversial decision to step away from their royal duties was highlighted by ABC News in a television special that aired this week. Several of Harry's closest friends were featured in the documentary, titled Royal Divide: Harry, Meghan, and the Crown.
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Post by Admin on Aug 5, 2020 19:20:46 GMT
Meghan Markle has won a legal bid to protect the anonymity of five friends who spoke to PEOPLE in February 2019 as her court case against publishers Associated Newspapers and the Mail on Sunday continues. A British judge ruled Wednesday that the Mail on Sunday cannot name the friends who came to Meghan's defense anonymously in last year's cover story. “I have concluded that, for the time being at least, the court should grant the claimant the order that she seeks,” High Court judge Mark Warby said. A source from the team representing the Duchess of Sussex tells PEOPLE, "The Duchess felt it was necessary to take this step to try and protect her friends—as any of us would—and we’re glad this was clear. We are happy that the Judge has agreed to protect these five individuals." Meghan, 39, is suing publishers Associated Newspapers and the Mail on Sunday for printing extracts of a “private and confidential” letter sent to her father, Thomas Markle, in August 2018 — three months after her wedding to Prince Harry. During a pre-trial hearing last week, Associated Newspapers argued that as the letter was first referenced in the PEOPLE cover story, her friends could be called as witnesses and therefore named. In response, Meghan's lawyers applied to protect the identities of her friends on the grounds that they have a "right" to privacy. On Wednesday, Justice Warby agreed with Meghan, "for the time being" — going on to stress that his ruling was an "interim decision" and could change if one or more of the friends, whose identities have not been publicly disclosed, gives evidence at a future trial.
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