Earl Spencer Says Media Treatment of Harry and Meghan ‘Echoes’ Diana’s Experience

THE GUARDIAN: Comments come after he accused King Charles of gaslighting him in response to claims made in new memoir

Earl Spencer has said the relationship between the press and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “echoes” the way the media treated his sister Diana, Princess of Wales.

In an interview with the BBC to be aired on Sunday evening, Spencer described the press’s coverage of Harry and Meghan as having a “cancerous influence”, adding it would be “beholden on people to learn from Diana’s example”.

He said: “If you look at an article in a tabloid about Diana or the couple that you were mentioning, Harry and Meghan, you know, they can be really, really unpleasant. And I think it would be really beholden on people to learn from Diana’s example.

“I’m not here to speak for Harry and Meghan, but for anyone who’s being destroyed in this way daily, it must be such a cancerous influence in their life.”

He said Diana was “really brought low” by criticism she received from the media, adding it was a pity to see “echoes of that” in the press coverage of Harry and Meghan. » | PA Media | Sunday, September 20, 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Shares His Absolutely Brutal Take on Prince Harry and Meghan Going Back to UK

Sep 2, 2026 | Speaking to reporters, President Trump ripped Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they leave the U.S. and head back to the U.K.

It is so sad that Americans have to put up with this. — © Mark Alexander

Prince Harry and Meghan Land in UK | BBC News

Aug 26, 2026 | The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, BBC News understands.

Prince Harry, Meghan and their children, Archie and Lilibet, are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.

They will not return to official duties but will live in Britain as non-working royals. It is thought the family will base themselves at a private property outside of London in the Cotswolds area.

The Sussexes left the UK and stepped back from their royal duties in early 2020, before settling in California in March that year.

King Charles was told of the move earlier this month.

The family visited the King at his Highgrove home in July this year, but it is understood the move was not discussed. Before that visit, Prince Harry and Meghan had not been in the UK together since they attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.

Harry & Meghan’s Return Poses ‘Huge Potential Risk’ for Monarchy | Tom Bower

Aug 24, 2026 | “The problem is, they’re so desperate they’re going to try and get their way back in.”

Harry and Meghan pose a “huge potential crisis” to not only the royal family, but the whole of Britain, says royal biographer Tom Bower.


Tom Bower is rather venomous, isn't he? Let Harry and Meghan live, for God's sake! — © Mark Alexander

Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.

This screenshot has been taken from this NYT article. | The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Britain after spending six years in California chasing their Hollywood dreams. Credit: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
It began with such high hopes.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Hollywood in 2020, flush with a multimillion-dollar Netflix deal and a promise that the duo, scorned by the royal family, would make a slew of inspirational programming.

Two years later, “Harry & Meghan” the Netflix six-part docuseries on the couple’s departure from Britain, generated 23.4 million views in its initial release, immediately topping the company’s charts as the most watched ever for the first four days of a documentary. In total, the program has garnered 70 million views since its debut.

Nothing else Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, ever made for the service — whether it was “Live to Lead,” a seven-episode interview show with world leaders, or “Polo,” a docuseries about the sport — reached such heights.

In 2025, the Netflix deal was not renewed. A similarly lofty agreement at Spotify also fell short of expectations. » | Nicole Sperling and Shawn Hubler | Reporting from Los Angeles | Saturday, August 22, 2026

Prince Harry’s Daily Mail Case Could Leave Claimants with £18.3m Bill | Colin Campbell

Aug 22, 2026 | "I think this is absolutely the end of the road for privacy claims like this.”

Prince Harry and his fellow claimants could be left with a multimillion-pound legal bill following the Daily Mail privacy case, says media lawyer Colin Campbell.

Prince Harry and William Must Resolve Feud or Monarchy Is ‘In Trouble’ | AN Wilson

Aug 22, 2026 | “We should never forget that the British monarchy exists because the British public wants them to exist”

Prince Harry and Prince William must resolve their public feud to protect the future of the monarchy, says historian, writer and columnist A. N. Wilson.

"I Found Him Very Personable... Sensitive" | Trauma Expert Gabor Maté on Prince Harry & UK Return

Aug 21, 2026 | Newsnight speaks to Dr Gabo

Prince Harry Has Been on a 'Charm Offensive' ahead of His UK Return | Daisy McAndrew

Aug 21, 2026 | “It was quite clear that Harry was on something of a charm offensive.”

Prince Harry has spoken affectionately about Britain and his desire for his children to experience their heritage ahead of the Sussexes’ reported return, says royal commentator Daisy McAndrew.

The End of Prince Harry and Meghan's American Dream | The Global Story

Aug 21, 2026 | The Duke of Sussex and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, plan to move back to the UK later this month.

Prince Harry told the BBC last year that he, “can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back.” So what’s changed?

Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are due to start at a British school in September. They are not expected to resume their roles as working Royals.

Prince Harry and Meghan left the UK in 2020, and in the years since have had various achievements and controversies, including high-profile legal battles with the UK press and the government.

Asma Khalid from The Global Story podcast asks the journalist and royal commentator Sarah Hewson about the successes and failures of brand Sussex in the US, Prince Harry’s ongoing concerns about security, and whether he can repair relationships with his family.

Prince Harry and Meghan Moving Back to UK | BBC News

August 20, 2026 | The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK, BBC News understands.

As first reported by The Daily Telegraph and The Sun, Prince Harry and Meghan intend to relocate from the US later this month to a private, non-royal residence outside London.

The couple's children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are enrolled to start at a British school in September.

King Charles was told of the move on Sunday. There are no current plans for either Prince Harry or Meghan to resume their roles as working Royals.


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Prince Harry and Meghan ‘Moving Back to Britain This Month’

THE GUARDIAN: Reports say Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to relocate from US, with children to start British school in September

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during a visit to the QuestScope Youth Centre at the Za'atari refugee camp, home to displaced Syrians in northern Jordan, 19 August 2026. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US, it has been reported.

The couple and their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are expected to relocate later this month to a non-royal residence.

The property is believed to be outside London, and the children are enrolled to start school in September, the Daily Telegraph reported.

King Charles was informed on Sunday that his son and daughter-in-law would return to Britain, according to the Telegraph.

It comes after the Sussexes, who have lived in California since 2020, had a reunion with the king last month at Highgrove in Gloucestershire.

The king is said to welcome the opportunity to see more of his family in a personal capacity but there will be no change in their status as private individuals after relinquishing their official working roles within the royal family. » | Nadeem Badshah | Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Prince Harry’s Humiliation after Loss against the Tabloids in Court Showdown | 60 Minutes Australia

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Pour la première fois depuis 2022, le roi Charles a reçu le prince Harry, Meghan et leurs enfants

Cette capture d'écran provient de cet article de Madame Figaro. | Meghan, le roi Charles, le prince William et le prince Harry lors de la cérémonie du Commonwealth Day à l’abbaye de Westminster, à Londres, le 11 mars 2019. RICHARD POHLE / AFP
MADAME FIGARO : Harry, Meghan, Archie et Lilibet ont été accueillis par Charles III et la reine Camilla à Londres, rapportent plusieurs médias britanniques. Une réunion inédite depuis le départ du couple de la famille royale.

Le roi Charles III et son épouse Camilla ont reçu vendredi à Londres le prince Harry, son épouse Meghan et leurs deux enfants, une première en quatre ans, ont rapporté plusieurs médias britanniques citant le palais de Buckingham. Le prince Harry est arrivé seul lundi en Angleterre dans le cadre des préparatifs des Invictus Games prévus en 2027 à Birmingham (centre de l’Angleterre), évènement sportif international qu’il a créé pour les anciens combattants blessés ou malades.

Selon l’agence de presse britannique PA et plusieurs autres médias, Meghan et leurs enfants Archie et Lilibet ont fait le déplacement au Royaume-Uni à partir d’une destination inconnue en Europe et ont été reçus vendredi après-midi par le souverain de 77 ans et son épouse à Highgrove, la résidence personnelle de Charles, dans le sud-ouest de l’Angleterre. Contacté par l’AFP, le palais de Buckingham n’a pas réagi dans l’immédiat » | Par AFP agence | vendredi 10 juillet 2026

La première danse, le baiser, les coulisses : Meghan Markle dévoile des photos de mariage encore jamais vues

MADAME FIGARO : Ce mardi 19 mai, Meghan Markle et le prince Harry célèbrent leurs huit ans de mariage. La duchesse de Sussex a alors partagé plusieurs photos inédites.

Il y a huit ans jour pour jour, Meghan Markle et le prince Harry se disaient «oui» devant les membres de la famille royale britannique, au cœur de la chapelle Saint-Georges à Windsor. Ce mardi 19 mai, le couple célèbre ses noces de coquelicot. Pour l’occasion, la duchesse de Sussex a partagé sur son compte Instagram de nombreuses photos de son mariage qui n’avaient pas encore été dévoilées. Sur une première publication, elle a compilé plusieurs clichés, en noir et blanc et en couleurs, d’elle et de son époux pendant leur première danse de jeunes mariés. » | Par Leonie Dutrievoz | mardi 19 mai 2026

Prince Harry Delivers Message to Trump and Putin in Surprise Speech from Ukraine

Apr 23, 2026 | Prince Harry has issued a message directly to two presidents - Trump and Putin - about the war in Ukraine. He was speaking in Kyiv at the start of an unannounced visit in which he is meeting senior members of the Ukrainian military and some of the thousands of soldiers who have been seriously wounded in the conflict. …

Meghan Markle et le prince Harry, main dans la main et dans les pas de Lady Diana en Australie

MADAME FIGARO : Le prince Harry et Meghan Markle sont arrivés en Australie pour une visite express de quatre jours. Un tour entamé par une visite dans un hôpital, à l’image de ce que faisait la princesse Diana de son vivant.

À peine débarqués sur le sol australien, Meghan Markle et le prince Harry ont entamé leur tournée officielle, qui commençait à Melbourne. Une première depuis leur dernière visite il y a presque huit ans. Ce mardi 14 avril, le couple a fait sa première escale à l’Hôpital royal pour enfants, où il a rencontré les patients et leurs familles amassés par centaines et faisant la queue afin de partager une poignée de mains ou un regard.

Pour l’occasion, la duchesse de Sussex portait une robe bleu marine avec une boutonnière dorée signée du créateur australien Karen Gee, associée à des escarpins Dior. Élégant dans un costume bleu, le prince Harry avait, lui, choisi de ne pas porter de cravate. Détendu, le couple est arrivé main dans la main et a évolué à travers la foule avec simplicité et aisance. Meghan et Harry ont ainsi pris le temps d’échanger avec les patients et leurs proches, enchaînant les poignées de main, les selfies et les accolades. Interrogé sur ce qu’il était le plus impatient de voir en Australie, le prince Harry a même candidement répondu « Tout », montrant sa joie d’être de retour sur le terrain, après son voyage en Jordanie au mois de février dernier. » | Par Louise Ginies | mardi 14 avril 2026

Prince Harry Hits Out at Trump over Afghanistan Slur

THE TELEGRAPH: Sacrifices of British soldiers and their families should be spoken about ‘truthfully’, says Duke

The Duke of Sussex has hit back at Donald Trump, saying the “sacrifices” of British soldiers who served and died in Afghanistan “deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect”.

Prince Harry, who served on two front-line tours in Afghanistan and spent 10 years in the British Army, said he had “lost friends” in the conflict and that “thousands of lives were changed forever”.

His intervention came after the Prime Minister denounced the US president for saying Nato troops had “stayed a little back” during two decades of fighting against the Taliban, adding that he would apologise if he had said the words used by Mr Trump. » | Victoria Ward Deputy Royal Editor. Dominic Penna Senior Political Correspondent. Robert White. Benedict Smith | Friday, January 23, 2026

Draft-dodger Trump should keep his mouth shut. — © Mark Alexander

Prince Harry Accuses Daily Mail Publisher of Wanting to Drive Him ‘to Drugs and Drink’

THE GUARDIAN: Duke of Sussex says Associated Newspapers has made Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’ and alleges it used unlawful means to secure stories

Prince Harry has accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of wanting to drive him “to drugs and drinking” by placing his life under surveillance, as he told the high court that it continued to “come after” him and his wife.

The Duke of Sussex was on the verge of tears as he said Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) had continued to make Meghan’s life “an absolute misery” during his litigation against it.

He is alleging the publisher used unlawful information gathering to secure stories about him and those close to him.

In a brief speech at the end of his court appearance, the duke accused the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday of “delving into every single aspect of my private life, listening in to calls, blagging flights so they can find out where I’m going”. » | Michael Savage, Media editor | Wednesday, Hanuary 21, 2026

Le prince Harry compare son enfance à Downton Abbey

MADAME FIGARO : Alors qu’il se trouvait à un événement de «réseautage», le duc de Sussex a prononcé un discours dans lequel il a comparé, avec humour, son enfance à la série imaginée par Julian Fellowes.

Et si la vie au sein de la famille royale britannique ressemblait aux séries et aux films sur l’aristocratie britannique ? C’est ce qu’a avoué le prince Harry. En effet, le média HELLO! explique dans un article publié ce dimanche 7 décembre, que le duc de Sussex se trouvait récemment à un événement de «réseautage» à Los Angeles. Sur place il a commencé à faire un discours comparant son enfance au sein du clan Windsor à la série Downton Abbey, ce programme qui suit la vie des membres de la famille Crawley, riches aristocrates britanniques, et de leurs domestiques dans leur château situé dans le Yorkshire au Royaume-Uni. » | Par Leonie Dutrievoz | dimanche 7 décembre 2025