Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned that they could be "throwing themselves under the bus" if the duke decides to publish a second book after his explosive memoir Spare.
20.05.2024 - 13:17 / variety.com
K.J. Yossman An epic drama series about Iran’s last monarchy is in the works, Variety has learned. Inspired by “The Crown,” Netflix’s sweeping dramatization of the British royal family, “The Last Shah” is set to span four decades beginning during World War II, when the young monarch, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, ascended to the throne, and ending in 1979 with the Islamic Revolution and U.S.
embassy hostage crisis in Tehran. The series, which is in development at writer Morrie Rosmarin’s production company Random Access Media, will follow the story of Pahlavi and his third wife, Queen Farah Pahlavi. Often compared to Jackie Kennedy, the stylish and progressive queen was a champion of women’s rights and modern art.
She married the Shah in 1959 clad in a dazzling Dior gown embroidered with silver thread and pearls, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. “A heroic and ultimately tragic story of a wife, mother and queen trying to save her husband, the Shah of Iran, her family, her dynasty, and her homeland,” reads the logline. “Told from the point of view of Empress Farah Pahlavi, it’s an epic struggle for the survival of Iran’s monarchy at the crossroads of the modern world.
The characters are interwoven into a compelling saga of personal relations, family crises, palace intrigue, religious upheaval and machinations of Shakespearean proportions, all set against the powder keg of a brewing revolution that will change the course of history.” The series is set to be particularly timely given Iran’s current role in geopolitics. On Sunday Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was killed after his helicopter crashed in the country. His death was confirmed by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned that they could be "throwing themselves under the bus" if the duke decides to publish a second book after his explosive memoir Spare.
was once married to her sister.On a flight from Madrid to New York City in November 2012, the book reports, artist Cristobal Toral spotted Queen Letizia traveling with a man believed to be del Burgo.But as Toral passed by the royal on his way to the bathroom, she discreetly hid her face.“The fact that she covered her face made him doubt who it was, even though a relatively short time before they had met each other at the UN Spanish Embassy where they chatted with her demonstrating that she had great admiration for his painting,” writes Peñafiel.“Intrigued, he decided to repeat his trip to the bathroom. When he returned again to his seat, she not only covered her face but turned to face the window.”Peñafiel claims that Felipe, 56, has been left “crushed and destroyed” by his wife’s alleged “betrayal” and “wants to get out” of their marriage.“As far as Felipe goes … the damage is not in the sex with which Letizia has been unfaithful to her husband, but in the ruthless feeling,” the author writes.“Letizia’s Silences” delves into the past of Queen Letizia, a former journalist who was born Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano in Oviedo, Asturias,It tells how she worked as a cigarette seller while living in Mexico, and how Spanish government officials tried to suppress a topless picture of her painted by Cuban artist, Waldo Waldo Saavedra, before her wedding to Felipe.In Peñafiel’s 2023 book “Letizia & I,” del Burgo alleged that he met Letizia Ortiz before 2000, when she was a news anchor.
Prince Harry's life took a dramatic turn when he chose to step down from Royal duties and relocate to the US, leaving behind his familiar Royal life. Raised within the confines of the Royal Family, Prince Harry was accustomed to the rigid structure of the monarchy and his prominent role within it.
Prince Harry appeared "bitter" on his recent visit to Nigeria with Meghan Markle, according to a Royal commentator. Harry and wife Meghan, who stepped down as senior Royals in 2020, conducted a three-day trip to Nigeria earlier this month receiving appreciation.
Newsweek reported May 24 that the statement — which was issued against the British press for the “abuse and harassment” that Markle started receiving at the time — stopped being accessible sometime between Dec. 3 and Dec. 10, 2023.
Meghan Markle "wanted to be a superstar" after stepping back from Royal duties with Prince Harry, a Royal expert has claimed.The Sussexes bid farewell to their Royal roles in 2020 and relocated to the United States. Despite their stated desire for privacy, one expert suggests that the former Suits actress was actually seeking more time in the spotlight.
Living under the Royal spotlight, one wouldn't necessarily expect the Royal family to have much spare time due to their packed calendar of events. However, even members of the monarchy find occasional moments to unwind - and what could be more relatable than curling up to enjoy a spot of telly? Just last week, Queen Camilla sent fans into a frenzy when she confessed to being a fan of Bridgerton, during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, in perfect timing for a tour of a gorgeous garden inspired by the much-talked-about Netflix series.
One of the Royal Family's closest friends is counting down to his wedding day, but it has not been without its fair share of questions when it comes to the guest list. The Duke of Westminster, 33, will marry Olivia Henson later this year in what has been dubbed 'the society event of the year'. While the full list of those in attendance is not yet confirmed, Prince William is expected to serve as an usher, while Prince Harry will reportedly not attend.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shocked the world in 2020 when they announced their decision to step down from their roles as senior working royals. They soon relocated to the US, where they started a new life with their son, Archie, and later welcomed their daughter, Lillibet.
Woman, life, freedom. Down with theocracy! The slogans shouted in the bloody streets of Tehran over the past year echo through The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Mohammad Rasoulof’s long, heartfelt story of an Iranian family that starts to tear at the seams when Iman’s two daughters are told what he really does at the office.
Kensington Palace has a "serious concern that Beatrice and Eugenie are becoming increasingly close to Harry and Meghan", according to a royal author.
The Royal Family have cancelled a string of upcoming engagements, following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's call for an early UK general election this July. Although the King and Queen's D-Day 80th anniversary appearances in Portsmouth and Normandy in June are expected to go ahead as scheduled, there is now major disruption with other events in the forthcoming royal diaries.
Prince Harry, who has become distant from most of the Royal Family, is believed to have made contact with Kate Middleton in an effort to repair their strained relationship, a Royal expert suggested.
Buckingham Palace has announced that the Royal Family will postpone engagements that could potentially distract from the election campaign. This follows Rishi Sunak's announcement this afternoon that Brits will head to the polls to decide the country's next government on July 4, putting an end to months of uncertainty.The Prime Minister met with the monarch at Buckingham Palace to request the dissolution of Parliament, kick-starting the election process.
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, is off to Norway this week for a Royal visit. She's set to meet her godson, Haakon, who happens to be the Crown Prince of Norway.The pair are planning to tour Norway's Resistance Museum together after a stop at Vemork, the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum in Rjukan.
Prince Harry seems to be getting the cold shoulder from King Charles and Prince William, a royal author has suggested. The Duke of Sussex's bond with his family has been on thin ice, particularly after he and Meghan Markle decided to step away from their senior royal duties in 2020.
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Religion, Karl Marx said, is the opiate of the masses. Today, he would likely say that the opiate of the masses is fame — the desire for it, the things you have to do to get it, the fragmentary nature of it (the old “15 minutes” is now, in many cases, more like 15 seconds), and everything it’s supposed to bring you. The new fame, the lusty fickle kind bred by social media, is at the center of “Wild Diamond,” a startlingly bold and true French drama that premiered today at Cannes.
Prince Harry's decision to step down from his role as a senior working royal rocked the Royal Family – but it seems it was a long time in the making. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped the bombshell news in January 2020 before jetting off to California two months later to start their new life.This move prompted the Royal Family to split in ways no one could have predicted.
Meghan Markle seems to be "trying to avoid the Royal Family", having narrowly caught up with her husband Prince Harry at London's airport just before their journey to Nigeria. The couple touched down in Nigeria early Friday morning after having reunited at Heathrow.
Meghan Markle has included a nod to the Royal Family with her first fashion moment in Nigeria. On Friday, May 10, the Duchess of Sussex stepped out in a stunning blush silk maxi dress with a high neck and cut-out back from Heidi Merrick, marking her second outfit from the California label in recent weeks.