With the Duchess of Sussex’s photograph plastered across many UK newspapers this week, you’d have been forgiven for thinking you’d somehow time-traveled back to 2019. Knauf, pictured above, served as the communications secretary to the Sussexes until March 2019 and now works for William and Kate as chief executive of their Royal Foundation.
Meghan responded to the claims in her own written statement and rejected the argument that she believed her father would release the letter, saying she “merely recognised that this was a possibility.” Critics argue the apology hits the couple’s credibility in their fight for privacy from the press and their very public battle against misinformation, and the disclosures inevitably sparked headlines. Tabloids pounced on the slightest whiff of apparent impropriety by the royal with biting headlines like “Little Miss Forgetful” and “I’m sorry, I forgot.”
Nick Goldstone, head of dispute resolution at international law firm Ince, told CNN that any repercussions from Meghan’s statement over the apology “all depends on the attitude of the court and the significance of the mistake, the context of that mistake in the overall scheme of the case and the extent of any apology.”
Whether the developments are a turning point in the case ultimately remains up to the judges in the appeals court, who are due to deliver their ruling at a later date. Queen Elizabeth II will attend her first public engagement since being advised to rest by doctors almost two weeks ago, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The 95-year-old monarch, who spent a night in hospital last month for what a spokesman described at the time as “preliminary investigations,” will attend the UK’s annual Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday. “As in previous years, Her Majesty will view the Service from the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building,” the palace statement read. The Queen’s eldest, Prince Charles, has laid a wreath on his mother’s behalf at each Remembrance Day event since 2017. The statement added that “Mindful of her doctors’ recent advice, The Queen has decided not to attend the General Synod Service and Opening Session on Tuesday 16th November. The Earl of Wessex will attend as planned.” (With reporting from CNN’s David Wilkinson) Charles' closest aide bows out amid cash-for-honors investigation. Michael Fawcett, Prince Charles’ longest-serving and closest aide, has quit his role as head of The Prince’s Foundation amid an alleged cash-for-honors scandal. “Michael Fawcett has resigned from his post as CEO of The Prince’s Foundation,” a spokesperson for the charity told CNN Friday. Fawcett, who previously served as Charles’ valet, had voluntarily vacated the post of chief executive in early September following accusations he used his position and influence to help secure an honorary title and British citizenship for a Saudi businessman in exchange for donations to the foundation. Read the full story here. Kate reunited with Holocaust survivors she photographed. The Duchess of Cambridge caught up with two Holocaust survivors, Stephen Frank and Yvonne Bernstein, when she went along to London’s Imperial War Museum on Wednesday. Kate was there to open two new galleries related to WWII. She first stopped by the The Second World War Galleries, which feature 1,500 items from 80 nations that convey the impact of the conflict. She then explored The Holocaust Galleries, which showcase 2,000 photos, books, artworks, letters and personal belongings and tell individual stories of some of the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust. The duchess also toured the “Generations: Portraits of the Holocaust” exhibition, which includes her own portraits of Frank and Bernstein among the 50 photographs in the show. Learn more. Meghan says her push for paid leave isn't political. The Duchess of Sussex opened up about her campaign for federal paid family leave Tuesday, saying her position is that it is “just a humanitarian issue.” She was speaking in a panel discussion at the DealBook Online Summit Tuesday. The duchess has been getting on the phone with members of Congress to advocate for a federal guarantee. Her remarks echoed an open letter she wrote last month to lawmakers, urging them to recognize paid leave as a “national right.” She also discussed the struggle for gender equity in corporate America and her own mental health. Read more. Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked to be enjoying herself while hanging out with some furry friends during her visit to the Guide Dogs National Centre on Thursday in Leamington Spa, England.
Can you believe it? It’s the last episode of CNN’s “Diana” series this Sunday! The final show will explore the lasting impact of the Princess of Wales, whose legacy was perhaps best demonstrated when her two sons unveiled a commemorative statue in July. They are her living legacy and together have committed to reminding subsequent generations of how pioneering she was. Diana wasn’t the first famous person to do humanitarian work, but she reinvented how it was done. Speeches weren’t enough for her, or showing up at charity events. She wanted to ram the message home by going to the front lines of some of the most pressing and sensitive issues of the era. During the princess’ funeral in 1997, people clapped and cheered so loudly it sounded like hail on a tin roof, royal commentators recalled in the series. Read more on how Diana’s sons are living out her legacy today.
🎧 Listen: And don’t forget to check out CNN’s new podcast “When Diana Met…,” which reframes Diana's most memorable personal connections and what they can teach us about power, gender and control.
Princess Charlene of Monaco returned to the principality on Monday after spending most of the year in her homeland South Africa, Reuters reports. Charlene, who married Monaco’s ruler, Prince Albert, in a lavish ceremony in 2011, was pictured walking a dog in the principality with her family. Her stay in South Africa, where she grew up, sparked speculation about a potential rift inside the royal couple -- a claim the family denied. Check out the story.
"I learned from a very young age that the incentives of publishing are not necessarily aligned with the incentives of truth."
– Prince Harry spoke of his personal experiences with misinformation when he joined the RE:WIRED virtual conference on Tuesday The duke said he warned Twitter boss Jack Dorsey about a potential “coup” just a day before the Capitol riot. Watch here.
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