So, the first thing on our list is Harry and Meghan keeping their distance. Let's see what the buzz is all about. So, I found this piece in Star Magazine, and honestly, it's not telling us anything new. US tabloids can be a bit slow with their news sometimes. I won't dwell on this article for too long, but let's check out their stance on Harry and Meghan. Are they painting them in a positive light, or are they being a bit critical about the Sussex situation? So, this piece is all about Harry and Meghan attending the Bob Marley film premiere in Kingston, Jamaica, which again, we've already talked about a lot. So, I won't spend too much time on this. First, it talks about what Harry and Meghan wore. Not very exciting, to be honest.
We've already discussed Meghan wearing that huge trash bag and Harry looking his usual disheveled self. There's a quote from Meghan where she raves about how fantastic the movie was, calling it "perfect". She really knows how to use some impressive words, doesn't she? Thanks for the insight, Meghan. But now I'm even more curious to see it.
In the next article, even Star Magazine, a US tabloid, has to acknowledge that the timing of Harry and Meghan's appearance in Jamaica wasn't ideal, to say the least. The article mentions that their glamorous premiere happened at the same time as a dual health crisis within the royal family, with King Charles undergoing a prostate procedure and Princess Kate facing a long recovery after abdominal surgery. But according to someone in the know, Harry and Meghan did actually send goodwill messages wishing them a speedy recovery. However, they didn't feel the need to do more, partly because of their strained relationship with the rest of the Royals. Look, I get it. The relationship between Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the royal family is pretty chilly right now. But I still don't think that's a good enough reason for them not to publicly show support to the king and Princess Catherine when they needed it. I mean, even if things are tense, we've heard plenty of reports that Harry and Meghan want to patch things up, to make peace with the Royals. Well, that's not the way to do it.
Now, to be fair, sending a public message of support to the king and Catherine while they were in the hospital wouldn't have magically fixed all the problems in the family. But still, it would have been a nice gesture. At the same time, it wasn't exactly a good move for Harry and Meghan to be cozying up to Jamaican politicians who have been vocal about wanting Jamaica to leave the Commonwealth.
Star Magazine also mentions Prince William and Katherine, the Duchess of Cambridge's visit to Jamaica, which didn't go as smoothly as hoped. They claim that instead of rallying support for the crown, the couple faced protests from crowds who were against the Royal Family's ties to the island's history of slavery. All right, I think it's important to clarify this claim a bit. Well, it's true that William and Katherine faced some criticism during their visit. A significant portion of it was actually stirred up by bots orchestrated by Russia and China to create chaos within the monarchy. The reality is that most ordinary Jamaicans still hold a great deal of respect for the monarchy. It's frustrating when media outlets don't give the full picture. They're not being truthful by trying to paint William and Katherine's visit as a total failure.
Honestly, this article feels like it's just part of Harry and Meghan's PR strategy. They claimed that the tour was a huge embarrassment for the royal family. Then they pivot to praising Harry and Meghan, mentioning that they were warmly received. An insider even said they were glad to provide a contrast after William and Kate's supposed disastrous trip. As I said earlier, it was unfair to paint William and Katherine's visit as a total disaster, and it's just as unfair to depict Harry and Meghan's visit as a massive success. There were moments of mockery directed at them during the event. As they walked into the screening room, people shouted unpleasant remarks. Remember those women who recorded Harry and Meghan having an argument? They were laughing and shaking their heads at them. So, no, Harry and Meghan weren't exactly welcomed with open arms, despite what the article suggests.
Anyway, the article ends by suggesting that Harry and Meghan were there to strike a deal with Paramount, which could be true. But it's hard to see why Paramount would want to work with them after the struggles Netflix faced trying to get them to fulfill their content promises. It's tough to believe that any media companies right now would be eager to invest in a couple who seem to be lacking in delivering the content they've promised. Clearly, that Star article was very biased, probably written by Harry and Meghan's PR team. So, we'll just toss that into the garbage pile.
All right, moving on, let's talk about this National Inquirer piece about Andrew's reaction to Fergie's skin cancer crisis. National Inquirer magazine is perhaps the most well-known US tabloid, and they can be quite unpredictable with their Royal coverage. The interesting thing about National Inquirer is that sometimes they're spot-on. They might publish some outrageous stories that people dismiss as nonsense, only to find out later that they were actually correct. Despite their tendency to share wild tales, we shouldn't completely disregard them, because at times, they do get things right.
Bouncing to the headline, "Sex-Grop Prince Andrew Reportedly Had a Shocking Emotional Breakdown After His Ex-Wife Sarah Ferguson Was Diagnosed with Cancer for the Second Time in 6 Months," according to sources, this is indeed true information, confirmed by Sarah Ferguson herself, and it's a truly tragic situation. My heart goes out to her, and I'm keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. Regardless of our personal opinions about Fergie, this is a difficult time, and she deserves our empathy.
I know that some of Sarah Ferguson's past actions have been controversial, to say the least, like the incident with the toe sucking, for example. But despite her mistakes, she's not a bad person. Unlike Harry and Meghan, she hasn't openly criticized the royal family. She's made some poor decisions in her life, but then again, so has Andrew. Right now, I think most people just want Fergie to be okay. We're all hoping and praying for her full recovery, especially considering she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
