Trying to move on. Prince Harry‘s memoir, Spare, has stirred up plenty of drama, but royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti doesn’t think the palace will go so far as to strip him of his titles.
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06.01.2023 - 16:57 / deadline.com
Welcome back Insiders. Hope you’re feeling sufficiently rested and re-energized as the world of TV and film kicks back into gear. Jesse Whittock with you for the first edition of 2023, and we have plenty for you.
Channel (Not) 4 Sale
“Better ways to secure sustainability”: Max Goldbart here reporting on a phenomenal week for the UK’s Channel 4, which is officially remaining in public hands after the government u-turned on a sale plan. Although we all knew it was coming, Channel 4 execs were simply delighted following first a leaked letter from Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan indicating she would prefer the Gogglebox network to remain public and then the official confirmation from 10 Downing Street the following day, in which Donelan said “there are better ways to secure sustainability.” The abrupt u-turn ends a difficult 18 months for Britain’s alternative broadcaster and puts to bed for the second time in six years an issue that not that many people seem to support or even understand (96% of respondents to a government consultation on the proposed sale opposed it and many didn’t know how the Channel 4 model operates). Free-market-thinking Conservatives who despise the notion of a left-wing, irreverent broadcaster supported the move publicly but were very much in the minority. Some were briefly in power in the form of Nadine Dorries, the idea’s main cheerleader, but no longer. Speaking to me Thursday morning, Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon heaped praise on Dorries’ successor Donelan, calling the former WWE marketing manager a “smart and sensible” person who understands Channel 4’s value to the nation. Talent was delighted, with Help creator Jack Thorne tweeting “Happy happy HAPPY 2023” and Sarah Dollard, the Doctor
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25.01.2023 / 20:47
Harry & Meghan Director SLAMS Palace For Failed Attempt To 'Discredit' The Doc!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren’t the only ones who’ve felt the wrath of the royal family! Now, their Netflix documentary director, Liz Garbus, is opening up about how Buckingham Palace drove her crazy while making Harry & Meghan!
deadline.com
23.01.2023 / 12:23
Royal Family Scandals Probed By Channel 4
EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4’s More 4 is to probe the history of royal scandals in Britain following a year in which the nation’s most famous family has generated many a headline.
usmagazine.com
16.01.2023 / 22:39
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla Go on 1st Joint Outing Since ‘Spare’ Release
Business as usual. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla stepped out in public for the first time since Prince Harry‘s memoir hit shelves.
dailyrecord.co.uk
12.01.2023 / 19:55
King Charles wears kilt in Aberdeenshire in first outing since son Harry's bombshell book
King Charles visited Scotland in his first public appearance since Prince Harry released his memoir Spare.
usmagazine.com
12.01.2023 / 18:13
King Charles III and Prince William Are ‘In Constant Talks’ With Royal Family About How to Handle Prince Harry’s Memoir
Regrouping. King Charles III and Prince William are in “constant talks” with other royals about “how to handle” Prince Harry’s memoir, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.01.2023 / 18:57
Kate Middleton spotted deep in thought on school run for first time since Harry book claims
The Princess of Wales has been spotted for the first time this morning after several bombshell claims made against her were detailed in Prince Harry's memoir Spare. Kate looked deep in thought behind the wheel as she dropped her three children off at school for the first day of term after her royal brother-in-law made several shocking claims about her in his new book.
usmagazine.com
09.01.2023 / 18:19
Prince Harry Says He ‘Without Question’ Is Partially Responsible for Rift With Prince William: ‘I Have More Freedom Than He Does’
Ready to tell all — again. Prince Harry opened up about his life within the British royal family in his debut memoir, Spare — but the revelations haven’t stopped there.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.01.2023 / 18:05
Royal Family send sweet message for Kate Middleton after Harry interviews air
The royal family have broken their silence after Prince Harry's two television interviews aired last night - to send the Princess of Wales a special birthday message.