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Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Raise Eyebrows With New 'Beyond Belief' Move
Prince Harry and his wife, the former Meghan Markle, have drawn a lot of attention since moving to the United States, not all of it positive. There was her Netflix lifestyle show, their joint Oprah interview, the podcasts, the social media posts, and a couple of documentaries. However, their latest move has stunned some observers. It's the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to hire Emily Robinson as their Director of Communications that is raising eyebrows. One source told the UK's Express the move is "almost beyond belief." But why? Because Robinson was involved in doing PR for the Netflix show The Crown for several seasons, Express reported. The Crown is a fictionalized series on the Royal Family, warts and all. There are debates over how authentic it is, but it chronicles everything from Queen Elizabeth II's early years to Prince Charles' relationship with Camilla and Princess Diana's struggles and death. There are inaccuracies in the show. 'Nothing other than damaging and malicious fiction,' former Prime Minister John Major said of the series, according to The Standard. Prince Harry has discussed the show before on an appearance with Stephen Colbert. "The older stuff and the more recent stuff. Yes, I do actually fact check it. Which, by the way, is another reason why it's so important that history has it right," he said to Colbert. "They don't pretend to be news – it's fictional, but it's loosely based on the truth. It gives you a rough idea about what the pressures of putting duty and service above family and everything else – what can come from that." He added: "I'm way more comfortable with The Crown than I am seeing the stories written about my family or my wife or myself." However, a source told Daily Beast that Prince William has a different take. 'It's incredibly hurtful to have his mother exploited over and over again in this tawdry fashion by Netflix," the source told Daily Beast. "He won't watch it, but he will be totally sickened by it. The Standard reported that some experts believe King Charles wasn't happy when a season of the show aired near his mother's death. In 2021, Charles told Scottish parliament, "Hello, nice to meet you all. I'm nowhere near how they portray me on Netflix," The Standard reported. Related: Meghan Markle Reveals Correct Last Name in New Netflix Show Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Raise Eyebrows With New 'Beyond Belief' Move first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 13, 2025
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Reportedly Fuels Royal Family Feud With PR Move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to prove they are unbothered by the Royal Family's opinions. The couple, famous for butting heads with the monarchy, recently hired the same woman responsible for promoting "The Crown." The Netflix series about the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II did not sit well with the Royal Family. Sources noted that they found the series to be controversial and the PR personnel responsible for it even more problematic. However, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly did not care and were more focused on the profits to be made. According to new reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently appointed Emily Robinson as their new Director of Communications. The latter was responsible for the global promotion of "The Crown" seasons three to six. The Daily Mail reported that she has twenty years of experience in entertainment publicity, brand development, and strategic communication. Before joining Harry and Meghan's team, Robinson spent almost a decade at Netflix, the couple's longtime business partner. Given her stellar résumé, sources alleged that the Sussexes were unbothered by her time on the controversial series. They were more interested in the benefits she would bring, with a source slamming them for fueling their estrangement from the Royal Family. In their words: "In the circumstances, it's almost beyond belief that Harry and Meghan would hire someone straight from 'The Crown.'" One of the reasons the Royal Family might disapprove of Harry and Meghan's new personnel stemmed from her alleged actions while working on the historical series. Robinson was reportedly a part of the team that refused to add a disclaimer on the show. The show's season five detailed King Charles' alleged plot to dethrone his mother and his eager anticipation of her abdicating the crown to him. Because Robinson's team did not add a disclaimer tag, the series painted these schemes as facts instead of fiction. Additionally, Robinson was responsible for promoting more controversial episodes, such as Harry in Nazi fancy dress, Diana's Panorama interview, and the 'ghost' Diana talking to the Queen. Sources claimed she oversaw the series' publicity "with an iron fist" and eventually became a "divisive" figure at Netflix over her behavior. Harry and Meghan's PR move comes days after the Duke of Sussex made waves for allegedly insulting the Royal Family. Sources claimed Harry had entertained the idea of discarding his royal surname. He reportedly discussed the possibility with his uncle Earl Charles Spencer, informing him of his desire to remove the Mountbatten-Windsor name and adopt his mother, Princess Diana's surname. However, his relative did not support the idea and talked him out of it. Although Harry did not go through with his alleged plan, the thought of it sparked backlash. Royal commentator Hilary Fordwich slammed him for making "another deeply divisive and emotionally charged move, stressing that he was burning more bridges with the Royal Family. This month has been marked by multiple criticisms of Prince Harry, including claims from a brand expert about the Duke of Sussex. Jack Izzard from Gallia Communications applauded Meghan's move into the hospitality sector while slamming her husband. Izzard stressed that Meghan was focused on revamping her image after her controversial exit from the Royal Family, believing she was focused on the future, unlike her husband. "Harry's still stuck in the past and trying to settle scores. She is looking ahead, forging this brand," he claimed. The brand expert further applauded Meghan for attempting to make herself into "a star hostess" and "Californian royalty who makes her guests feel welcome." Reports noted the Duchess of Sussex had trademarked her As Ever brand for "hospitality services," which could include places to stay, the "provision of food and drink," and temporary lodgings. Early this month, sources shed light on Harry and Meghan's Summer plans, claiming the couple were looking forward to relaxing after a stressful couple of months. The Blast shared that their plans included fun events, such as a possible trip to Napa for wine tastings. Harry and Meghan also considered visiting Big Sur and other parts of Northern California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Sources noted the Duchess of Sussex wanted to see a close friend in Colorado, but she and her husband had a potential trip to Canada on the table. Additionally, they contemplated spending the holidays in cottage country north of Toronto. Insiders noted that when the couple eventually decided on a place, they would spend quality time with some of their close pals. They had reportedly extended invitations to David Foster and Katherine McPhee. Will Prince Harry and Meghan's latest PR move drive a deeper wedge between them and the Royal Family?
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE How Harry and Meghan have hired 'divisive' PR head who oversaw mortifying Royal programme that showed Diana's ghost and Harry as a Nazi: Shock move revealed in full by ALISON BOSHOFF
Prince Harry and Meghan have turned to the PR executive who was responsible for promoting Netflix 's controversial drama to manage their public image. In a stranger-than-fiction twist it can be revealed that Emily Robinson, announced last week as their new 'director of communications', was in charge of the programme from series three to six.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's shock move that twists the knife in Royal Family feud: 'It's almost beyond belief'
Of all the people they could have chosen, Prince Harry and Meghan have turned to the PR executive who was responsible for promoting Netflix 's controversial drama The Crown to manage their public image. In an appointment that appears to twist the knife on the family feud, it can be revealed that Emily Robinson, announced last week as their new Director of Communications, was in charge of the program from series three to six.
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Communications Team Expands As Sussex Team Hires Method Communications To Assist In Efforts
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex seen during the Duke and Duchess of ... More Sussex's Colombia visit on August 15, 2024. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images) As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's business and philanthropic efforts continue to expand, Forbes has learned that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's communications team is growing, adding Method Communications as an extension of the already established Sussex communications team, a source close to the matter tells me. The team from Method was retained by Meredith Maines, who serves as the couple's first chief communications officer following her appointment in February of this year. The source says that Method will help support Harry and Meghan's growing business portfolio and philanthropic interests and that the Sussex team is strategically building out communications efforts surrounding Harry and Meghan. In addition to the hiring of Maines earlier this year, Emily Robinson was recently brought on board as the Duke and Duchess's Director of Communications. Robinson has 20 years' experience in entertainment publicity, brand development and strategic communications and previously spent a decade at Netflix—a company with which Harry and Meghan have a close business relationship, inking a deal with the streaming service in 2020. Prior to Netflix, Robinson held communication roles at A&E Networks, Discovery/TLC, VH1 and Bravo, leading campaigns across both scripted and unscripted programming. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby ... More Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo byfor W+P) 'The expanded comms support for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex comes at a time of tremendous growth and success in various business and philanthropic endeavors,' the insider shares, pointing specifically to Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever's April launch, which sold out the brand's first eight product offerings in 45 minutes. With Love, Meghan—the Duchess's most recent Netflix offering—released its first season in March with a second season 'greenlit and coming soon,' the source shares. Confessions of a Female Founder, Meghan's podcast with Lemonada Media, wrapped up its first season earlier this week (with a bonus episode featuring Tina Knowles to be released on June 3). Harry, for his part, is continuing to 'focus on the intersection of business and philanthropy' and, as Meghan has done with aplomb throughout 2025, appears to have developments on this front up his sleeve, as there will be 'more announcements on that front coming soon.' Harry continues to support the Invictus Games—which he founded in 2014 as a multisport event for injured, sick and wounded servicemen and servicewomen, both veterans and those still serving—and Travalyst, which Harry founded in 2019 to come up with sustainable solutions to travel and which he traveled this week to Shanghai, China to advance the organization's mission of supporting sustainable tourism. Harry gave the keynote address at Envision 2025 Conference in the city on May 26, where he rallied industry leaders in the Asia-Pacific market, valued at $490 billion, to adopt practices aligning with critical 2030 climate goals. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. ... More (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images) 'Chief Communications Officer Meredith Maines has retained the global firm Method Communications to bolster her team overseeing the growing business portfolio and philanthropic efforts of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,' a spokesperson for the couple says. 'Method is an integrated PR and marketing agency specializing in high-growth tech and consumer brands. The Sussex team also recently welcomed Emily Robinson as Director of Communications. Method is serving an an extension of that team." In addition to Maines and Robinson, the Sussex communications team also includes senior level communications executives Kyle Boulia and Charlie Gipson, who are based in Los Angeles and London, respectively. According to Axios—which broke the news of the hiring of Maines ahead of her March start date—Maines said she was excited to help Harry and Meghan 'tell their story as entrepreneurs, builders and philanthropists while overseeing all communications for the couple and their ventures.' Other recent staffing changes for the Sussexes include the hiring of Sarah Fosmo as Chief of Staff to Meghan and the promotion of Miranda Barbot to Chief of Staff for Harry.
