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“The Royals” Star Alexandra Park Can’t Wait For You to Meet Princess Eleanor

Whether or not you think that last Sunday’s premiere of “The Royals “lived up to its hype, there’s no question that one character in particular completely captured our attention.  Princess Eleanor, played by Alexandra Park, was equal parts disastrous and beautiful in episode one, showcasing both a rough exterior and a vulnerability that left the viewer wondering if they loved her, hated her or felt sorry for her (or all three).

I spoke to Park about her first big stateside break a few days after the show premiered in E!.  She’s an Aussie who loves “Good Will Hunting,” can’t get enough of “The Walking Dead,” and is taking orders from Elizabeth Hurley on her literary selections.  “You need to start reading more thrillers. They keep your mind busy!” she told Park. [Read more…]

EXCLUSIVE: Dickie Arbiter Defends the Queen’s Actions After Princess Diana’s Death

Queen Elizabeth II Speaks to Youths St James's Palace Diana Princess of Wales Death

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Dickie Arbiter handled press for both Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and the Prince and Princess of Wales for a number of years, including the House of Windsor’s most turbulent decade.

Back in 2011, I spoke to Arbiter’s daughter, royal correspondent Victoria Arbiter, about her father’s job with the royal family.  Dickie was working for Leading Britain’s Conversation when opportunity came knocking.

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EXCLUSIVE: Penny Junor Clears up Misconceptions About Prince Harry in New Biography

She’s a controversial figure in the eyes of many Britons, but I’ve come to admire Penny Junor‘s work on the House of Windsor.

When I interviewed Junor back in 2012, I was impressed by her objective, in-depth approach to writing Prince William: The Man Who Will Be King.

“14 years ago I wrote a book that caused a great deal of anger, called Charles: Victim or Villain,” Junor told me at the time. “And I think that the reason people are angry with me is because they remember me from last time and they think that I am a Diana basher who just loves Charles and has not a good word to say for [the late Princess of Wales]. I was very surprised by the strength of the hostility towards me.” [Read more…]

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