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 London after noticing how many audience members are recording him on their phones.
Then, Daniela Elser examines the latest tragedy involving Monaco's royal family, including the death of Antoine de Massy and the House of Grimaldi's long history of scandal, suspicion and extraordinary misfortune.
Back in Britain, a parliamentary investigation raises fresh questions about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's finances at Royal Lodge. MPs find that Andrew was allowed to retain rental income from three cottages while paying nominal rent for his Windsor residence.
The report also examines the cost of surrendering Andrew's lease, the substantial repair bill and King Charles's financial assistance to his brother.
Questions this episode answers: Why is Meghan Markle's $98 As Ever notebook controversial? Is Meghan's Netflix relationship in trouble? What is happening with Junior MasterChef Australia? Why did Prince Harry complain about phones at a speech? What happened to Antoine de Massy in Monaco? How much rental income did Andrew receive from Royal Lodge cottages? Why did King Charles pay toward Andrew's Royal Lodge repair bill?
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