Betty Tzeng

Betty Tzeng
Reporter
Betty Tzeng is a Business Times Royal Reporter. His focus is reporting on the British royal family and royal fashion.

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  • Meghan Markle’s Netflix Holiday Special Sparks Accusations of 'Calculated' Clash With Kate Middleton
    'Baloney' and 'Faux-Royal': Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Slammed as 'Fake and Staged'
    Meghan Markle is facing renewed criticism from royal commentators and online observers after Netflix scheduled the release of her upcoming holiday special for December 3, the same day the Prince and Princess of Wales are set to play a central role in a high-profile state visit at Windsor Castle. The timing has led to claims that the Duchess of Sussex is seeking to divert attention from Prince William and Catherine's public duties, reigniting a long-running narrative of rivalry between the two households.
  • Queen Camilla Called Kate Middleton’s Cancer Message a “Shampoo Commercial,” New Book Claims
    King Charles III and Queen Camilla
    A private remark by Queen Camilla comparing Princess of Wales Kate Middleton's cancer announcement video to a "shampoo commercial" has renewed scrutiny of the Royal Family's internal dynamics during a period marked by multiple health crises. The comment, disclosed by royal biographer Robert Jobson, appears in The Windsor Legacy: A Royal Dynasty of Secrets, Scandal, and Survival, which examines the pressures facing the monarchy as both King Charles III and the Princess of Wales underwent treatment for cancer.
  • Kate Middleton Backed King’s Decision to Strip Andrew of Titles, Sources Say
    Kate and William
    King Charles III's decision to strip his brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, of his remaining titles and privileges was shaped not only by years of scandal but by strategic pressure from the next generation of the monarchy, according to people familiar with internal discussions. The Princess of Wales, known for her careful stewardship of the royal family's public image, was a pivotal force in encouraging the final break, according to multiple accounts.
  • Prince Andrew Scandal Resurfaces, Putting Beatrice and Eugenie’s Careers and Public Work at Risk
    Princess Eugenie and Beatrice
    Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are facing renewed pressures on their public and professional lives as scrutiny intensifies over their parents' historical ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The sisters, who do not carry out official royal duties but maintain public-facing careers and philanthropic roles, are reportedly confronting growing reputational challenges as attention returns to Prince Andrew's past associations and comments resurfacing about Sarah Ferguson.
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face Renewed Accusations of ‘Monetising the Monarchy’ After Statement Resurfaces
    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once again at the center of debate over their ties to the British monarchy, as royal commentators accuse the couple of continuing to benefit financially from their royal status while living and working in the United States. The controversy resurfaced after the revival of a statement the couple issued in 2020, which critics describe as a pointed challenge to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Prince William Vows to Avoid Divorce, Citing Trauma From Princess Diana and King Charles Split
    Prince William and Kate Middleton
    Prince William has privately vowed that divorce "will never be an option" in his marriage to Kate Middleton, according to a source cited by Radar Online, a stance shaped in part by his experience watching the highly publicized breakup of King Charles and Princess Diana. The commitment reflects a broader effort by the future king to avoid repeating the emotional turbulence and institutional fallout that marked his childhood.
  • Source Says Prince Harry Is ‘Unrecognisable’ Amid Strained Royal Relations
    Prince Harry 'Heartbroken' Over King Charles' Refusal to Meet and 'Worried He'll Never See His Father Again'
    Prince Harry and Prince William's fractured relationship is again under scrutiny following new reports claiming the Duke of Sussex has grown increasingly resentful of his brother's rising royal profile. The renewed speculation emerged alongside Prince William's recent Earthshot Prize engagements and coincided with Prince Harry's appearance in Canada for Remembrance events, prompting accusations the trip was intended to draw attention away from the future king.
  • Meghan Markle Makes First On-Set Appearance in 7 Years With Low-Key Film Cameo
    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Raise Concerns Over 'Relentless' Paparazzi Pursuit in NYC
    Meghan Markle has quietly returned to a film set for the first time since stepping back from acting in 2018, appearing in a cameo role in the Amazon MGM comedy Close Personal Friends. The move has renewed speculation over whether the Duchess of Sussex is reconsidering her public professional trajectory after several business ventures in media and lifestyle branding faced mixed commercial outcomes.
  • Congress Calls Former Prince Andrew for Transcribed Interview on Epstein Ties as Palace Fallout Deepens
    Prince Andrew Considers Penning Explosive 'Tell-All Book' in Wake of Harry's 'Spare'
    U.S. lawmakers have formally requested testimony from Andrew Mountbatten Windsor regarding his long-documented association with Jeffrey Epstein, days after King Charles III stripped his younger brother of royal titles and status. Members of the House Oversight Committee sent a letter on Thursday asking Mountbatten Windsor to sit for a transcribed interview as part of the panel's investigation into Epstein's network of enablers and associates.
  • King Charles Formally Removes Prince Andrew’s HRH and Duke of York Titles
    Prince Andrew Considers Penning Explosive 'Tell-All Book' in Wake of Harry's 'Spare'
    King Charles has formally removed his younger brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's right to use the style "His Royal Highness" and the title of Prince, issuing a letters patent under the Great Seal of the Realm that completes Andrew's removal from official royal status.
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