UK's Conservative party, trailing in polls and facing economic headwinds leading to forecasts of a general election defeat next year, are shifting to the right. Sunak’s plan is to lean into controversial cultural issues that play on some voters’ emotions.
Former Vogue editor Suzy Menkes has faced criticism from supporters of Kate Middleton after claiming the Duke of Cambridge's wife was "a bit of a disappointment" in her approach to jewellery. Speaking with British Vogue's jewellery editor Carol Woolton, Menkes said she imagined Middleton would "pull a face" and question whether she had to wear jewellery. The comments prompted Twitter users to defend the duchess. One user said Middleton was "beautiful, regal and representative" and didn't need excessive jewellery to enhance her appearance.
Meghan Markle would have been “horrified” by Prince Harry’s communication with Princess Kate and Prince William over a possible return to the UK and the Royal Family, according to a royal author. Despite facing financial pressure, the couple’s £76.5m ($98m) Netflix deal is reportedly “hanging in the balance”. The Duke recently contacted Prince William to discuss the idea of the Sussexes returning to the UK; however, author Tom Bower has warned that discussion about relocation to London will be opposed by Meghan. Making a U-turn would be a “humiliation” for the couple, according to another royal commentator.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of ignoring their elderly neighbour since moving to Montecito, California, with the neighbour reporting that his attempts to welcome the couple to the neighbourhood were rejected. Frank McGinity, a neighbour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stated that the couple refused tapes outlining the area's history upon initial attempts at conversation. Amid these reports, the couple is considering moving to Malibu, with Markle and Harry secretly reviewing living options nearby, according to Express.
Hollywood celebrities are reportedly avoiding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to avoid alienating Kate Middleton and Prince William. Fear of the ex-royals spilling their secrets and the potential damage to their relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has left high-profile neighbours such as Steven Spielberg, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Rob Lowe choosing to stay away. Sources say the decision to steer clear of the ex-royals is due to “big business”, with no one in Hollywood wanting to put their career on the line for the pair.
