Speaking of the Dutch version brouhaha, I’m wondering if that manuscript was hacked into by a certain industry in the UK with a long history of hacking. But instead of hacking to obtain private information in order to publish it, it was to insert it. If Fleet Street already knew who the two named in the Charles-Meghan correspondence were and they were just sitting on it all this time (according to at least Omid and Piers), then it opens it up to a wider web of “suspects.” But I am not that familiar with the security of publishing manuscripts, so maybe that thought is a bit far fetched. Just wondering how a mistake of this magnitude can occur (when Omid says those names were never included (and I believe him)).
Well, I didn’t realize that Harper Collins is owned by NewsCorp and Murdoch, so the likelihood of an inside job goes up substantially. They can easily take the hit from pulping the Dutch copies, they know it will be a bestseller anyway, but they get to do some Scobie/H&M trashing in the process (tho I think the Charles/Kate reveal is a ruse, perhaps specifically saved for this very moment since we know BP and the BM like to save stories for future diversion tactics).
What I'm most interested in and would like to hear your viewpoint on is the current drama of the dutch version of the book. It appears the royals involved were named and now the press seems to be demanding that Harry and Meghan distance themselves and also trying to figure out what the Palace will or should do to protect the ones involved. This information about the letters was leaked back on April 21 by Victoria Ward in the telegraph. The question back then was how did she get this information? Here is what is interesting to me, Valentine Low accusing Meghan outright on twitter of leaking the letters on April 22(the tweets are still up) but then he had to retract that because the Sussex lawyers sent him legal letters but also the palace. I'm thinking the palace does NOT want this information in court and they know where the leak came from which is the circus clowns running show at the palace. What do you think? How will this affect what they decide to do with this translation issue? If they sue, will Omid have to reveal his sources and do they want that?
I can't wait to read this. Always appreciate your take on things Meredith! Let's hope his book leads to some much needed modernization of the monarchy.
IMO, all Harry and Meghan ever wanted was ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and the Royal Family was unwilling and unable to look at themselves and the pay to play game they ran. They never thought H and M would leave, and when they did, couldn't be allowed to be seen as a positive example. Do I think H and M are perfect? No. But if they are unimportant, why doesn't the British Media stop covering them? (The US Media only does when they make social appearances, apart from a few big interviews for M, or coverage of Spare or Invictus for H).
I have too many books by my bedside/on hold at the library, but I look forward to your analysis.
Oh I enjoyed that , I've not ordered the book , I probably should but have a back log going on , and I don't want to add to it just yet . So hearing your ever balanced take is always a good measure for me , to clear the noise surrounding it . And gaining perspective which I wish others would do b4 jumping on their band wagons . As always you never disappoint 🤩
I am waiting for my copy- looking forward to reading how this author, whom you have mentioned in the past, focuses his skills on the Royals. Incidentally, have you seen the long form article in the Guardian titled "King's estate to transfer 100m pounds into ethical funds after bona vacancia revelations"? Nov. 25,2023. Seems the King gets any money in an estate left after the death of a person with no known surviving relatives. And the Crown has been using that money to prop up their rental.properties and fixing things up at their "homes".
That whole ‘The King makes money when you die’ thing is HORRIBLE. How that’s never been converted into some kind of local charity fund is beyond me, but they definitely need to do it now.
So it’s a nice diversion to have an unrelated “scandal” to draw attention away from that exposé. That story got buried so quickly. What’s worse for the RF: stealing from the dead or being revealed as one of the “concerned” family members? I think they prefer the latter every time.
Speaking of the Dutch version brouhaha, I’m wondering if that manuscript was hacked into by a certain industry in the UK with a long history of hacking. But instead of hacking to obtain private information in order to publish it, it was to insert it. If Fleet Street already knew who the two named in the Charles-Meghan correspondence were and they were just sitting on it all this time (according to at least Omid and Piers), then it opens it up to a wider web of “suspects.” But I am not that familiar with the security of publishing manuscripts, so maybe that thought is a bit far fetched. Just wondering how a mistake of this magnitude can occur (when Omid says those names were never included (and I believe him)).
Well, I didn’t realize that Harper Collins is owned by NewsCorp and Murdoch, so the likelihood of an inside job goes up substantially. They can easily take the hit from pulping the Dutch copies, they know it will be a bestseller anyway, but they get to do some Scobie/H&M trashing in the process (tho I think the Charles/Kate reveal is a ruse, perhaps specifically saved for this very moment since we know BP and the BM like to save stories for future diversion tactics).
What I'm most interested in and would like to hear your viewpoint on is the current drama of the dutch version of the book. It appears the royals involved were named and now the press seems to be demanding that Harry and Meghan distance themselves and also trying to figure out what the Palace will or should do to protect the ones involved. This information about the letters was leaked back on April 21 by Victoria Ward in the telegraph. The question back then was how did she get this information? Here is what is interesting to me, Valentine Low accusing Meghan outright on twitter of leaking the letters on April 22(the tweets are still up) but then he had to retract that because the Sussex lawyers sent him legal letters but also the palace. I'm thinking the palace does NOT want this information in court and they know where the leak came from which is the circus clowns running show at the palace. What do you think? How will this affect what they decide to do with this translation issue? If they sue, will Omid have to reveal his sources and do they want that?
I can't wait to read this. Always appreciate your take on things Meredith! Let's hope his book leads to some much needed modernization of the monarchy.
IMO, all Harry and Meghan ever wanted was ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, and the Royal Family was unwilling and unable to look at themselves and the pay to play game they ran. They never thought H and M would leave, and when they did, couldn't be allowed to be seen as a positive example. Do I think H and M are perfect? No. But if they are unimportant, why doesn't the British Media stop covering them? (The US Media only does when they make social appearances, apart from a few big interviews for M, or coverage of Spare or Invictus for H).
I have too many books by my bedside/on hold at the library, but I look forward to your analysis.
Oh I enjoyed that , I've not ordered the book , I probably should but have a back log going on , and I don't want to add to it just yet . So hearing your ever balanced take is always a good measure for me , to clear the noise surrounding it . And gaining perspective which I wish others would do b4 jumping on their band wagons . As always you never disappoint 🤩
I am waiting for my copy- looking forward to reading how this author, whom you have mentioned in the past, focuses his skills on the Royals. Incidentally, have you seen the long form article in the Guardian titled "King's estate to transfer 100m pounds into ethical funds after bona vacancia revelations"? Nov. 25,2023. Seems the King gets any money in an estate left after the death of a person with no known surviving relatives. And the Crown has been using that money to prop up their rental.properties and fixing things up at their "homes".
That whole ‘The King makes money when you die’ thing is HORRIBLE. How that’s never been converted into some kind of local charity fund is beyond me, but they definitely need to do it now.
So it’s a nice diversion to have an unrelated “scandal” to draw attention away from that exposé. That story got buried so quickly. What’s worse for the RF: stealing from the dead or being revealed as one of the “concerned” family members? I think they prefer the latter every time.
Excellent insight 👏👏 Can't wait to read it!!
I’m enjoying the book so far. Can’t wait to hear more of your thoughts!
Mr Scobie has never been or will be a member of the Royal Rota. He is a self appointed royal reporter FACT!
That’s not true. He was in the royal rota alongside another honorary member from People Magazine.