PUBLIC PRIVATE
Meghan Markle Struggles as a Vicious Press Rounds on Her
The U.K. media has decided to wage war on Meghan Markle. This may not be the wisest long-term strategy, if it helps lead Meghan and Harry to go live somewhere else.
Tom Sykes is a writer and journalist, and he edits The Royalist blog for The Daily Beast. Tom has worked for many publications, including a stint as a nightlife reporter and gossip columnist for the New York Post. He has written several books, most recently helping John Taylor of Duran Duran write and edit his autobiography, published by Dutton. Tom lives in London and Ireland.
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Future Shock
Meghan and Harry Have Big Plans to Change the World
Meghan and Harry move to ensure their charitable activities are as effective as possible. Plus, more scandal in Dubai, and Andrew and Fergie’s wedding day, 33 years ago.
POPPED
Kendall Jenner Goes Nude to Celebrate... a Skin Cream
While some struggle to identify with Kendall Jenner’s account of being acne-ridden, her decision to pose topless on Instagram to promote skin cream makes clear financial sense.
WHO?
Meghan Says: ‘They Don’t Make It Easy.’ What Did She Mean?
Meghan Markle’s comment to Pharrell Williams is being willfully misinterpreted by her detractors to suggest she is “moaning” about public life. Is this fair?
ACED
Meghan Hugs Beyoncé, Totally Steals Kate’s Wimbledon Moment
The carefully choreographed truce between Meghan, Harry, Kate, and William lies in tatters after Team Sussex torpedo Kate’s big Wimbledon set piece.
PICTURE PERFECT
The Kate, Meghan, and Pippa Show Wins Wimbledon
Kate and Meghan were all smiles at Wimbledon, but is the young royals’ beef over for good? Could a former Palace staffer be headed to Washington? And, happy birthday Camilla!
SAY CHEESE
opinion
Meghan and Harry Need to Get Realistic About Their ‘Privacy’
Having ordered crowd members at Wimbledon not to photograph her (when they weren’t), Meghan took part in staged photographs with Kate, designed to look like candid pap shots.
CASHING IN
Harry and Meghan Boost Sales of Royal Merch to Record Highs
The royals sold tens of millions of dollars worth of royal china to fans wishing to mark the marriage of Meghan and Harry, while visitor numbers received a royal wedding boost.
THE PRINCE AND THE PERV
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Creepy Parties With Prince Andrew
“Randy Andy’s” thirst for beautiful young women was an open secret in British society and brought him and Epstein together. The financier’s money only made the brew more heady.
NEW GIG
Meghan Markle Reportedly Eyes Role at Vogue Magazine
Could Meghan become the world’s most famous journalist? Sources say Vogue could be about to land a new superstar writer.
