A recent article published by Byline Times has made explosive claims about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, suggesting a cash for leaks scandal that led to a split in the monarchy.
However, many are skeptical of these allegations, viewing them as an attempt to rewrite history and shift blame away from the couple’s own lack of success in the US.
The article begins by stating that Prince Charles pushed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex into commercial deals in the US after withdrawing £700,000 in funding for their trial year in Canada.
This move allegedly stemmed from a royal cash for leaks scandal involving journalist Dan Wooten.
However, it is worth noting that the couple had already signed these commercial deals before leaving London in 2019, raising doubts about the claims made in the article.
Furthermore, the Byline Times suggests that the financial sanction was a result of the couple’s refusal to remove the name of a Kensington Palace aide from legal papers.
This aide’s partner was allegedly receiving money from a newspaper executive editor for stories about Megxit and Prince Archie.
However, Prince Harry himself revealed in a docuseries that the late Queen did not give them a choice to be half in, half out royals.
He willingly signed the Sandringham agreement, which meant the end of their work for the sovereign and the abeyance of their HRH titles.
The Byline Times, a paid subscription service, also claims that Prince Harry and Meghan were forced out of the Sandringham agreement due to a lack of funding.
However, it has been widely reported that Prince Charles provided them with approximately £2 million in starter money when they moved to the US, making the claim of financial hardship questionable.
The article further alleges that a partner of a key aide to Prince William received £4,000 from a newspaper for stories about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
However, Dan Wooten, the journalist in question, has already addressed this situation, stating that most of the stories about Meghan and Harry came from their own team, not from the royal family.
The Byline Times also suggests that the payments related to stories about Archie’s nannying and godparent arrangements, as well as the so-called Megxit.
However, Wooten has previously explained that he received information from the Sussexes’ team in order to provide a balanced perspective on their story.
The article goes on to claim that Prince Harry sent formal letters before action to News UK, accusing Wooten and the palace of wrongdoing.
It is alleged that pressure was put on Harry to alter the legal papers, resulting in the couple being cut off financially and left vulnerable despite having a security threat level equal to the monarch.
This claim seems far-fetched and lacks evidence to support it.
In conclusion, this Byline Times article appears to be an attempt to shift blame onto the palace and rewrite the narrative surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from the royal family.
However, many are skeptical of these claims, pointing out inconsistencies and lack of evidence.
It is clear that tensions between the couple and the royal family persist, but it remains to be seen whether they will take responsibility for their own choices or continue to place blame elsewhere.