Betty Tzeng
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King Charles Faces Mixed Reception in Australia Amid Growing Republican Sentiment
King Charles III arrived in Australia this week for his first official visit as reigning monarch, but the country greeted him with a blend of admiration and ambivalence. His nine-day trip, which includes stops in Sydney, Canberra, and the Pacific island nation of Samoa, comes at a time when Australia is increasingly questioning its ties to the British monarchy. While the king expressed his "deep love and affection" for Australia, many Australians appear divided over whether they still want the British monarch as their head of state. King Charles III arrived in Australia this week for his first official visit as reigning monarch, but the country greeted him with a blend of admiration and ambivalence. His nine-day trip, which includes stops in Sydney, Canberra, and the Pacific island nation of Samoa, comes at a time when Australia is increasingly questioning its ties to the British monarchy. While the king expressed his "deep love and affection" for Australia, many Australians appear divided over whether they still want the British monarch as their head of state. -
Inside Prince Andrew’s Defiance: How Ignoring Palace Warnings Led to His Royal Downfall and $16M Settlement
Prince Andrew's now-infamous 2019 Newsnight interview continues to cast a shadow over his public image and royal standing. New revelations suggest that the Duke of York ignored critical advice from Buckingham Palace officials before the disastrous interview that ultimately led to his removal from royal duties. According to insiders, Andrew's refusal to heed warnings about the potential fallout has had lasting consequences, leading to his estrangement from key members of the royal family, including King Charles. Prince Andrew's now-infamous 2019 Newsnight interview continues to cast a shadow over his public image and royal standing. New revelations suggest that the Duke of York ignored critical advice from Buckingham Palace officials before the disastrous interview that ultimately led to his removal from royal duties. According to insiders, Andrew's refusal to heed warnings about the potential fallout has had lasting consequences, leading to his estrangement from key members of the royal family, including King Charles. -
Prince Harry Reportedly Seeks Independence Amid ‘Control’ from Meghan Markle as They Separate Professionally
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, appear to be navigating an increasingly separate professional and personal path, according to several sources. Recent reports suggest that Prince Harry is seeking independence and distancing himself from Meghan's influence as the couple embarks on individual ventures. Insiders claim that Harry is embracing these opportunities to reconnect with causes that matter deeply to him, hinting at a growing rift within their marriage. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, appear to be navigating an increasingly separate professional and personal path, according to several sources. Recent reports suggest that Prince Harry is seeking independence and distancing himself from Meghan's influence as the couple embarks on individual ventures. Insiders claim that Harry is embracing these opportunities to reconnect with causes that matter deeply to him, hinting at a growing rift within their marriage. -
Prince William Admits He’s ‘Haunted’ by Princess Diana as He Fights Homelessness in the U.K.
Prince William recently revealed that he continues to take "inspiration and guidance" from his late mother, Princess Diana, as he champions a cause close to her heart: tackling homelessness. The future king's connection to his mother's charitable legacy became evident in his latest initiative, Homewards, which aims to make homelessness "rare, brief, and unrepeated" across the U.K. in the next five years. Prince William recently revealed that he continues to take "inspiration and guidance" from his late mother, Princess Diana, as he champions a cause close to her heart: tackling homelessness. The future king's connection to his mother's charitable legacy became evident in his latest initiative, Homewards, which aims to make homelessness "rare, brief, and unrepeated" across the U.K. in the next five years. -
King Charles's Palace Faces Backlash Over Four-Year Delay in Royal Gift Disclosures
Buckingham Palace delays releasing details of royal gifts, drawing comparisons to past controversies involving millions in cash donations from foreign dignitaries. Buckingham Palace delays releasing details of royal gifts, drawing comparisons to past controversies involving millions in cash donations from foreign dignitaries. -
Taiwan on Edge: China Launches Aggressive War Games, Targeting Key Ports and Airspace
China's recent military drills surrounding Taiwan have once again raised tensions in the region, with Taipei condemning the actions as an "unreasonable provocation." China's recent military drills surrounding Taiwan have once again raised tensions in the region, with Taipei condemning the actions as an "unreasonable provocation." -
King Charles Facing $261 Billion Reparations Demand for Slave Trade
King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to face unprecedented demands for reparations totaling $261 billion during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. These calls for compensation stem from Britain's historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, and the push is being spearheaded by Caribbean nations, with Barbados taking the lead. The demand comes amid growing global momentum to reckon with the legacy of slavery and colonialism. King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to face unprecedented demands for reparations totaling $261 billion during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. These calls for compensation stem from Britain's historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, and the push is being spearheaded by Caribbean nations, with Barbados taking the lead. The demand comes amid growing global momentum to reckon with the legacy of slavery and colonialism. -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Marriage in 'Crisis': Insider Claims 'Separate Lives' Are the New Normal
Speculation surrounding the state of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage has intensified following their recent solo appearances, fueling rumors that the couple may be leading increasingly independent lives. Insiders claim that Meghan has made Harry feel like a "spare part" during their joint public engagements, prompting the Duke of Sussex to step into the spotlight on his own. Speculation surrounding the state of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage has intensified following their recent solo appearances, fueling rumors that the couple may be leading increasingly independent lives. Insiders claim that Meghan has made Harry feel like a "spare part" during their joint public engagements, prompting the Duke of Sussex to step into the spotlight on his own. -
Kate Middleton Breaks Silence After Chemotherapy with Emotional Visit to Southport Stabbing Survivors
In a heartfelt return to public life following her chemotherapy treatment, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance alongside Prince William in Southport, England. The royal couple met with families affected by the devastating stabbings at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, showing solidarity and compassion towards a community still reeling from the tragedy. In a heartfelt return to public life following her chemotherapy treatment, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance alongside Prince William in Southport, England. The royal couple met with families affected by the devastating stabbings at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, showing solidarity and compassion towards a community still reeling from the tragedy. -
Taylor Swift's Royal Escort Sparks Outrage as Prince Harry Left Unprotected
Prince Harry's ongoing legal battle for reinstated police protection in the United Kingdom has been dealt a blow following revelations that pop star Taylor Swift received high-level security during her recent concerts in London. The Duke of Sussex, who lost his automatic right to police protection after stepping down as a senior member of the British Royal Family in 2020, has been fighting to regain that privilege amid ongoing security concerns for himself and his family. Prince Harry's ongoing legal battle for reinstated police protection in the United Kingdom has been dealt a blow following revelations that pop star Taylor Swift received high-level security during her recent concerts in London. The Duke of Sussex, who lost his automatic right to police protection after stepping down as a senior member of the British Royal Family in 2020, has been fighting to regain that privilege amid ongoing security concerns for himself and his family.