Tom Cruise's Alleged Scientology Pitch to William and Kate as Harry Suspects Hollywood Plot
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Tom Cruise's Alleged Scientology Pitch to William and Kate as Harry Suspects Hollywood Plot

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 7, 20268 min
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Did Tom Cruise try to introduce Prince William and Kate Middleton to Scientology? Rob Shuter reports the extraordinary allegation, although his unnamed sources provide no details of an actual approach. Meanwhile, another insider claims Prince Harry believes William is deliberately cultivating Hollywood friendships to make life uncomfortable for him and Meghan Markle. Royal commentators suggest William is becoming the more relatable brother, while Mike Tindall's reported efforts to reconcile William and Harry have apparently failed. Plus, William and Prince George head to Barcelona for Aston Villa's Champions League clash, and sources claim Kate is concerned about the...

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Had a low and welcome to Power Centrifuge, I am your host, Mark Francis. Tom Cruise tried

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Had a low and welcome to Power Centrifuge, I am your host, Mark Francis. Tom Cruise tried to introduce William and Catherine to Scientology, according to a claim in Rob Schuter's very, very gossipy, naughty but nice newsletter. Schuter quotes unnamed sources who say the actors' enthusiasm for the religion extends to the future king and queen. The piece gives

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no date or details of an actual approach to the couple. One of the unnamed sources said Tom doesn't think he's recruiting people, he thinks he's saving them, he genuinely believes Scientology transformed his life, and he wants everyone he admires to experience that same transformation. According to another unnamed source quoted by Shooter, Tom thinks

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William and Catherine are extraordinary people. He believes Scientology could offer them something valuable, but he also understands the enormous influence they have. Having royalty associated with Scientology would be a tremendous coup. Prince Harry reportedly believes Prince William is deliberately cultivating relationships

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