One of the biggest royal stories of October was Byline Times’ exclusive reporting around the 2020 Sussexit, with lots of details about what was going on behind-the-scenes. Dan Wootton was paying Prince William’s press secretary Christian Jones and Jones’s partner to leak Sussex information, and when Harry named Jones in some pre-lawsuit legal papers, the palace freaked out because their whole rotten operation would be exposed. Byline’s sources confirmed the palace mindset, which is that the Sussexes’ finances and security had to be cut off as a way to “bring them to heel” back in the UK. I don’t believe Byline has anywhere close to the full story of what went down, but Byline is on the right track.
What was also interesting was watching the British and American media mostly ignore Byline’s reporting. You might say “hey, this is old news” or “no one cares about the royals!” But the same outlets which carry any and every half-assed negative rumor about the Sussexes were suddenly silent as the grave. From what I’ve seen, ITV is still the only British outlet to cover Byline’s reporting and ITV added their own reporting and timeline (which didn’t make any sense, but hey, at least they tried).
Then, over the weekend, two American outlets covered Byline’s report. The Daily Beast’s Royalist column did just a straight summary of Byline’s cover story in their weekly round-up of royal news. Then the NY Post did the same – a straight-forward summary, without contacting dumbf–k “royal experts” to chime in or soften the reporting. I find that coverage especially weird from the Post, which is owned by the Murdoch family, same as The Sun. The Sun was the outlet which broke the Sussexit story, with Wootton’s exclusive reporting, and Harry is still suing the Sun. The Sun also paid Prince William a seven-figure settlement that same year, 2020.
Mail columnist Richard Eden’s tweet doesn’t count as “covering” the Byline story, but it did show the British derangers’ desperation to change the subject.
How do you know #PrinceHarry and #Meghan's private jet has landed? The whining goes on even after the engines have stopped! https://t.co/mTvHE77EVG
— Richard Eden (@richardaeden) October 27, 2023
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- Britain’s Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, foreground centre, sits with Prince William, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, front row, Prince Andrew, background right, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London, Monday, March 11, 2019. Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year, as 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth – a global network of 53 countries and almost 2.4 billion people, a third of the world’s population, of whom 60 percent are under 30 years old.,Image: 531581560, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO UK USE FOR 48 HOURS- Fee Payable Upon reproduction – For queries contact Avalon sales@Avalon.red London +44 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles +1 310 822 0419 Berlin +49 30 76 212 251 Madrid +34 91 533 42 89, Model Release: no, Credit line: – / Avalon
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- Britain’s Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II from foreground are seated at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London, Monday, March 11, 2019. Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year, as 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth – a global network of 53 countries and almost 2.4 billion people, a third of the world’s population, of whom 60 percent are under 30 years old.,Image: 531581572, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO UK USE FOR 48 HOURS- Fee Payable Upon reproduction – For queries contact Avalon sales@Avalon.red London +44 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles +1 310 822 0419 Berlin +49 30 76 212 251 Madrid +34 91 533 42 89, Model Release: no, Credit line: – / Avalon
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- Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry a and Ms. Meghan Markle, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra will attend the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day. Pic Shows HM The Queen and members of the Royal Family at the service,Image: 533856141, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO UK USE FOR SEVEN DAYS – Fee Payable Upon Reproduction – For queries contact Avalon.red – sales@avalon.red London: +44 (0) 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles: +1 (310) 822 0419 Berlin: +49 (0) 30 76 212 251 Madrid: +34 91 533 4289, Model Release: no, Credit line: – / Avalon
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- Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry a and Ms. Meghan Markle, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra will attend the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day. Pic Shows Megan Markle attending the service
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- Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry a and Ms. Meghan Markle, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra will attend the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day. Pic Shows Their Royals Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince Harry and his Fiancee Megan Markle
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- Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry a and Ms. Meghan Markle, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra will attend the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day. Pic Shows Their Royals Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince Harry and his Fiancee Megan Markle
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- Upon conclusion of the Commonwealth Service, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will meet school children in the Dean’s yard before attending a Reception.
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- The Duchess of Sussex talks with Prince Charles at the Westminster Abbey Commonwealth day service. Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year, as 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth, with old ties and new links enabling cooperation towards social, political and economic development which is both inclusive and sustainable. The Commonwealth represents a global network of 53 countries and almost 2.4 billion people, a third of the worlds population, of whom 60 percent are under 30 years old. Each year the Commonwealth adopts a theme upon which the Service is based. This years theme A Connected Commonwealth speaks of the practical value and global engagement made possible as a result of cooperation between the culturally diverse and widely dispersed family of nations, who work together in friendship and goodwill. The Commonwealths governments, institutions and people connect at many levels, including through parliaments and universities. They work together to protect the natural environment and the ocean which connects many Commonwealth nations, shore to shore. Cooperation on trade encourages inclusive economic empowerment for all people – particularly women, youth and marginalised communities. The Commonwealths friendly sporting rivalry encourages people to participate in sport for development and peace.
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- The Duke and duchess of Cambridge stand with the duke and Duchess of Sussex at Westminster Abbey for a Commonwealth day service. Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year, as 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth, with old ties and new links enabling cooperation towards social, political and economic development which is both inclusive and sustainable. The Commonwealth represents a global network of 53 countries and almost 2.4 billion people, a third of the worlds population, of whom 60 percent are under 30 years old. Each year the Commonwealth adopts a theme upon which the Service is based. This years theme A Connected Commonwealth speaks of the practical value and global engagement made possible as a result of cooperation between the culturally diverse and widely dispersed family of nations, who work together in friendship and goodwill. The Commonwealths governments, institutions and people connect at many levels, including through parliaments and universities. They work together to protect the natural environment and the ocean which connects many Commonwealth nations, shore to shore. Cooperation on trade encourages inclusive economic empowerment for all people – particularly women, youth and marginalised communities. The Commonwealths friendly sporting rivalry encourages people to participate in sport for development and peace.
Yes Byline is on the right track but they need to reveal why Peg is being (and in turn his tabloid bedmates) so protected. I’m glad it is being reported on and not being softened but the why of it needs to be revealed.
The legal issue with UK is that you have the right to an undefamed name (google The Defamation Act 2013). Defamation is taken very seriously and has destroyed people who didn’t take it seriously. The laws are built to exactly protect people like Peg, Jimmy Saville, Boris Johnson, Prince Phillip/Andrew/etall etcetc. You have to have all the witnesses ready and prepared to testify without fearing they will be unalived, or destroyed financially and socially. Which is very difficult when a machine like The Firm is poised to go after you with bottomless purses and media behind them.
This is the reason it has taken so long for Russel Brand to be brought down. I am sure the people of Byline had much much more information they could not print without them putting their newspaper in jeopardy.
Problem is.. when you are so shallow, void, vapid, narcissistic, lacking any positive qualities like Peg and Charlie.. things leak more and more. The Republic movement is actually quite strong right now here in the UK, especially with 50s and under and as the old guard dies out more resentment is going to build against the monarchy. I don’t think it will happen in my lifetime, given how embroiled politicians are and how feudal the socioeconomic system still sadly is, but I take great pleasure in knowing they are angry and bitter every single day of their lives.
Thanks for the clarification, Olivia. This explains a lot.
Thank you Olivia I did not know that the laws were protecting the vile.
Certainly didn’t keep them from defaming H&M.
This is a start. Like we said last week most of us already figured the part about the security being used to try to bring harry back, but to see it written out plainly is still something new, and to see it being tied to William’s private secretary receiving money from the Sun?? Also something new for most people.
So the fact that its additional getting coverage in Daily Beast and NY Post is a good start IMO, all things considered.
And Eden’s tweet is so stupid.
Eden like the rest of the rota eats saw ByLines take down Dan Wooton and they’re afraid they’re next.
Rupert Murdoch had a weirdly intense love life this year, and we got rumors about his physical and mental health because of it. Then Lachlan, his son, acquired more power in the Murdoch empire. We’ve also learned in the past year that Harry understands a bit where Lachlan’s (estranged?) brother, James, comes from. Is this why the NY Post is actually reporting what happened with Byline? Or is this a springboard (RM’s tactic in the past) to use the NY Post article as a source for something bonkers and evil in the UK?
Emily Andrews also had a cryptic tweet about being the Sun royal reporter at the time. There’s no doubt she left the Sun because of Wootton. The British press may not be talking about the Bylines piece but they are very much aware of it.
Maybe to make themselves look better or share the blame by implicating the royals and their employees in all the stories?
Thr Post is covering it to make it look like this was all down to Wootton and not that the Royal Family has a deal with the British press to protect the heirs and to smear Harry and Meghan.
I suspect it’s a shot across Willie and Chuckles bow – we know where the skeletons are buried, and our US arm isn’t afraid to run it.
@seaflower: I guess you can dream but I think this is about self preservation rather than any shot at Charles and William. I have no faith in any part of the Murdoch press. The Post hasn’t been exactly kind to Harry and Meghan and I have no doubt they hired photographers that were involved in the paparazzi chase.
ByLines is not done here. It’s going to drip drip drip like it did on Dan Wooton that led to his ouster from GB News and the Fail and a criminal investigation. I think the US media is not jumping on this because they were quick to repeat the BM talking points. They have egg on their faces thanks to BylinesTimes.
I thought this was part one of three parts to this story? I thought more was coming out later. I could be wrong though bc I think it also said this was a three year long investigation. We’ll see.
Has anyone read the details behind the paywall? Thought maybe there’d be more details.
I bought the issue, and yes, Part 1 is quite detailed.
I truly hope that someday someone will out Richard Eden’s dirty laundry and take him down so hard we never have to see or hear from him again.
He’s insufferable.
I noticed the last few days there have been no negative stories about Harry and Meghan popping up on my news feed .
No stories about them at all .
I thought to myself maybe just maybe some people are starting to feel a little bit of heat happening and stepping back a bit .
But then tomorrow there might be heaps of snarky little lying stories , who knows .
I just can’t wait to see all the dominoes come crashing down on top of each other .
That’s what I was noticing too. I saw a lot of support for HM on Twitter all weekend from all over the world . And there were a lot of posts on M’s accomplishments before she joined that family.
Seems like the paid hater trolls took a bit of a break.
I’ve always felt like there’s a Boris Johnson angle to the Sussexes leaving. I wouldn’t be surprised if the British govt was actually a major player in the breakdown. At the very least, I’m sure that government benefitted from hiding behind a few royal scandals.
Perhaps through William’s close relationship with the Tories?
Boris Johnson had a lot more pressing issues to tackle at the time. Come on people.
I wasn’t suggesting anything direct. More of the part of the bigger story about where William’s loyalty lies and how it relates to what the Tories are doing to England right now (decimating social safety net).
Given what we know about his inability to deal with anything serious it would not surprise me at all if he saw them as a handy distraction – bread and circuses. He only cares about himself, if the monarchy collapsing had a benefit to him he’d be all over it.
Senior royal aides who lead the campaign against H&M changed jobs between Boris’s office & palace. Also, Boris has always been on the side of tabloids. He changed the pandemic rules at the request of tabloids since they didn’t sell much when nobody was going to work. Now, he has a big contract with a tabloid to write columns.
That’s a very intriguing comment and made me think about Harry’s interaction with Johnson at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey: Harry ignored him (in protocol terms) in the receiving line with just a quick handshake, no conversation, and moving on to the next person in line. Johnson tried to school his reaction but he was not happy. I think you’re definitely on to something with your comment.
Sure, Mr. Johnson is preparing for his debut at GB News. What a way to go!
Boris Johnson has locked horns previously with KC3 so it would be interesting to see how he operates at GB News
Lol @edens quote. Let’s talk about Harry and Meghan’s plane use instead. What an obvious hack.
It was another dumb*ss comment made by him. I think he thought he was being clever implying H&M are responsible for Bylines story. They’re not. If that’s the best he’s got…
I’ve always felt like there’s a Boris Johnson angle to the Sussexes leaving:
That wouldn’t surprise me, I guest we will find out soon enough. Word on the apps streets are saying GB news has offered him a job. I’m not sure if it’s as a co-host or if he will just be writing articles under the GB news umbrella as a journalist or both. Boris is a good example of how the privileged white males are never punished under the law in the 🇬🇧.
I’m just looking forward to find out what Will is so desperate to cover up that he would basically sacrifice his own brother.
I’m guessing William doesn’t even think in those terms. He’s been raised to view Harry as spare parts — he’s never shown any loyalty to Harry. He resents Harry’s popularity and freedom and marriage, because he thinks he deserves the best of everything and Harry should only get scraps.
Agree. I think he prob may have been the ring leader of all this as he was so envious on whatever H has(the last 100 pages of Spare just escalated their issues). To go as far as to want to break HM marriage.
And that would open a can of worms of a possibility of their abuse of power.
One of the things I thought was strange about this story last week is the lack of reporting from the US! That has been somewhat of a pattern where Sussex stories are covered in America and then the British media can cover the coverage. It’s a way to get around the injunctions, sort of “laundering” the story, and I would not be surprised to see more American outlets following.
William just WHAT are you hiding, and how is your great love fest for America shaping up 😂😂see, in the US, they don’t give a stuff who you are or who you are trying to control /smear /iradicate, they will always look at WHY and that my fiend is where you, your tame paps like Wooton, Eden, et Al, including your father will all fall down. You have pushed, and have had your people push, to far to hard and now the question people want answered is WHY?
Mary P, I love your typo “..and that my fiend..”
Most apropos if the stories about William’s temper are true.
Mary Pester, you’re back! You’ve been missed. 😊
Yeah, Mary Pester! Been worried about you.
Mary Pester, I’m so happy to see you posting. We haven’t heard from you for too long. I’m glad you’re back–I totally agree with your comment about America. He might want to get his adulation elsewhere!
So glad to see you back Mary! We missed you and were worried! Your comments are always spot on and funny!
Mary, so glad to see you posting! You’ve been missed. ♥️♥️♥️
The Post article is deliberately misleading – they’ve cherry picked bits to construct a different narrative . Early on, they have a paragraph about Harry’s attempts to pay for his own security, but nowhere do they mention anything about leaks from Will’s office to the tabloids and Harry’s refusal to back down on naming names. They want to make it sound like it’s strictly a matter of family jealousy, rather than actual collusion between the RF and the BM.
the daily beast summary was pretty weak too. I guess the notable part is that they mentioned it at all. we know they are royalists so I suppose it’s something. hopefully people will want to read the real thing.
I am beginning to think that columnists such as Tom Sykes (DB) and Daniela Elser (some Australian paper) are finding it increasingly difficult to conceal their disappointment with Chuckles and the way the BRF are operating. They bet all their money on Team Windsor and their advice is going unheeded.
I wish Yahoo would stop writing nonsense articles about the royals that have no importance on our daily lives-when a royal does something newsworthy or achieve some milestone that’s okay-to write articles about the becknams and the royals loyalty ties is stupid-i don’t care-you know most of these writers have no talent or possess interesting discussions on current affairs-they are hacks and no peace prize ambitions.