Meghan Markle's $98 Notebook Sparks Fury as Andrew's Royal Lodge Money Scandal Deepens
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Meghan Markle's $98 Notebook Sparks Fury as Andrew's Royal Lodge Money Scandal Deepens

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 11, 202610 min
  • Entertainment

Meghan Markle's latest As Ever promotion sparks criticism after the Duchess of Sussex appears in a video advertising a $98 leather-bound notebook amid the continuing controversy surrounding her estranged father, Thomas Markle Senior. The notebook carries the phrase "a penny for your thoughts," but some social media critics question the timing of the advertisement. Meanwhile, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield warns that Harry and Meghan's Hollywood relationship with Netflix may be deteriorating, while reputation expert Eric Schiffer questions whether Meghan's upcoming Junior MasterChef Australia appearance can revive her entertainment career. Prince Harry interrupts a speech in...

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