Backgrid Secures 5-Year Deal with Prince Harry, Raising Questions About Parking Lot Image and Lili Controversy

Backgrid secures a 5-year deal with Prince Harry, attempting to divert attention from the controversy surrounding the naming of Lily. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle persist in their pursuit of attention, this time highlighting Harry's presence in a parking lot – a favored location for their staged photo ops. In Santa Barbara, California, Harry was captured jogging on a brisk January morning, clad in a black jacket and matching shorts. This sighting follows recent reports of Queen Elizabeth expressing discontent with the couple's decision to name their daughter Lily, a childhood nickname of the late monarch.

The images captured in the parking lot feature Harry with a serious expression, braving the cold weather for his post-workout session. Once again, the couple treats their fans to a photo shoot in a Backgrid car park, eliciting immediate comments from followers. One observer humorously remarks on the living legend staging photos in a parking lot, seemingly under his wife's orders, expressing disdain for the seemingly sloppy appearance. Critics raise questions about the choice of jogging in a car park, drawing parallels to past criticisms the couple directed at others for staging paparazzi shots.

Speculation arises about Harry's appearance, with suggestions that he could have embraced a more polished look for the photo shoot. Others comment on the couple's tendency to gravitate towards car parks for their photo ops. The article also touches upon Queen Elizabeth's reported anger over the couple's decision to use her childhood nickname for their daughter. According to a member of the queen's staff, her reaction was described as one of the angriest moments witnessed, revealed as part of the ongoing serialization of a new biography, "Charles II: The King – The New Court – The Inside Story" by Royal biographer Robert Harman.

In response to claims that they didn't seek permission for the name, the Sussexes instruct their lawyers to issue warnings against news broadcasters and publishers, including the BBC. Attempts to involve the palace in supporting their version of events are reportedly rebuffed, leading to tensions between the Sussexes and the palace. Despite initial threats of legal action and claims of defamation, no lawsuits materialize against the BBC, and the palace staff reportedly breathe a sigh of relief after the Queen's initial fury over the naming controversy subsides.

The article suggests that recollections about the Queen's reaction to Oprah Winfrey's interview were inconsistent, ultimately leading to the dissolution of threats of legal action, and the anticipated libel action against the BBC never materializes.