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'It's her job to be Harry's wife, not change the royal dynamic': Prince Charles' Hollywood polo pal Stefanie Powers, 77, unloads on Meghan and brands Andrew 'stupid' - but gushes about 'impeccable' Kate
Powers, who is best known for her leading role on the 80s sitcom Hart to Hart and currently splits her time between the UK, Los Angeles and Kenya, formed a close relationship with Prince Charles years ago through their mutual love of polo.
Speaking to The Daily Beast in an interview published Thursday, Powers revealed that she strongly disapproves of Charles' daughter-in-law Meghan.
The actress charged that the Duchess of Sussex has tried to turn the Royal Family into her own personal TV show, 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' 'The Adventures of Meghan in the Palace'.
'[Meghan] wants to be a star, which, I'm sorry, is not what she is supposed to be doing,' Powers said. 'Meghan's role is not about being a star.
'It's her job to be Harry's wife, not change the royal dynamic.'
Powers was far more complimentary when talking about other members of the Royal Family, calling Kate Middleton 'impeccable' and Prince Charles 'lovely and witty'
'Please, she's obviously not a great actress. She's not gotten into the role she has taken on.
'Grace Kelly did [when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco], but then she was Hollywood royalty—not a bit player in a minor television series.'
Her rant then shifted to other members of the Royal Family as she said: 'Britain is outstanding because of the Royal Family, and when a member of it misbehaves they shorten its viability.
'Prince Andrew is stupid. Both him and Harry have making fools of themselves in common.
'Kate [Middleton] is impeccable, she doesn't put a foot wrong.
'Look at Princess Anne. I love Princess Anne. I know her. She is sensational. She is her mother's daughter, totally committed to what she does. She has stepped back, and doesn't make a circus of life whenever she steps out. She's the real thing. She's kind of mischievous. She has a wicked twinkle.'
Powers is seen playing polo with Prince Charles at the Suoni World Class Polo Day
DailyMail
Harsh but true.
Who knew 'Jennifer' was a polo-playing pal of Prince Charlie?
Especially for @Laughing
Royal blue! Sophie Wessex looks elegant in an azure coat as she represents the Queen at The Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst
The Countess of Wessex looked a vision in blue as she represented the Queen as the Reviewing Officer at The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley today.
Sophie Wessex, 54, cut a stylish figure in a long light blue coat which featured belt detail, and a silver brooch as she arrived at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst today
...During her visit, Sophie will inspect the Parade and take the Salute, before addressing service personnel and guests and presenting awards, including the Sword of Honour, the International Award and The Queen's Medal.
DailyMail
The original Royal Military Academy (RMA) was established at Woolwich for the training of Artillery and Engineer officers in 1741. Pictured, officer Cadets during The Sovereign's Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
The Countess of Wessex's speech at the Sovereign's Parade, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Published 13 December 2019
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BBMThat is great! The world needs so much help.
Some people have dreams of winning the lottery and buying stuff. Meghan and Harry want to help others. Something she has wanted to do since a child. Kudos to her
Yes she does a wonderful jobReally elegant ensemble. Sophie is beautiful. I’ve thought there are some similarities to Diana in her.
So glad to see the BRF thread is back!!!
BBM
Well, Meghan already won the lottery.
Yes she does a wonderful job
Let's not forget not only did Diana & Fergie make a couple of ... faux pas & get slaughtered by the press so did Sophie.
But thru her dedication & loyalty to Her Maj she is now very well thought of by not only the 'public' but also by the Queen herself.
That is all down to Sophie, nobody forced her to put in all the effort to work at earning that respect.
Frolics in the sun, a bride betrayed, and the end of a honeymoon with the press
WHEN HER camera shutter clicked on a boisterous sunny afternoon almost 11 years ago, Kara Noble could not have known that she was setting the fuse on a time bomb.
The "innocent" shot of an unknown PR girl frolicking with her exuberant boss in the back of a car finally exploded yesterday. The backlash to The Sun's publication of the topless photograph of Sophie Rhys-Jones a matter of weeks before her royal wedding was unprecedented in both its speed and ferocity.
The Independent
Sophie's choice words fuel Royal row
In the latest humiliation to strike the House of Windsor, the wife of Prince Edward has stepped aside as head of her public relations firm after admitting she made a series of unguarded remarks about members of the Royal Family and British politicians that ended up in print.
Globe & Mail
Queen outraged by Sophie comments
The Countess of Wessex has deeply upset the Queen after making a series of outrageous remarks about senior politicians and members of the Royal Family, The Mail on Sunday reveals today...
Senior courtiers said it was 'impossible to exaggerate' the scale of Sophie's blunder. Some openly questioned the very future of the 36-year-old Countess as a member of the Royal Family.
DailyMail
Sophie, Countess of Wessex
determined that the foundation, which will be launched in the New Year, will be one of the biggest and most successful philanthropic organisations in the world.
Having spent several years in small charities in remote countries, I've encountered what I call "The psychopathology of altruism". Charity is not always what it seems.
This statement quoted, above, tells me all I need to know.
This is blatant self-aggrandizement, couched in altruism. I've seen it over and over again.
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I'm appalled by the ruthless self-promotion I see in this announcement and it's superficial plan to become the trendy charity for celebrities and wanna-bes.
The psychopathology of altruism.
Yes, that's right. I can only go on what The Telegraph has reported.Just to be clear though, Meghan didn't actually say that, the newspaper and/or "a source" did.
Yes, that's right. I can only go on what The Telegraph has reported.
I'm not sure that's true, (at least not when they're out of 'public' view).I am glad Meghan and Harry are going to California for Christmas. It will be so much warmer, sunnier, and nicer. Rather than another "command performance" at Sandringham. Grey, cold, formal, rules, traditions....
Duchess of Sussex will use six-week sabbatical to plot US launch of her charity with Hollywood publicist
Duchess of Sussex is using her six-week sabbatical from her duties to plot the US launch of the Sussex Royal Foundation alongside her former Hollywood PR, it has emerged.
She is said to be in “work mode” and determined that the foundation, which will be launched in the New Year, will be one of the biggest and most successful philanthropic organisations in the world.
Sources confirmed that she had met with Keleigh Thomas Morgan, her former publicist and a partner at celebrity PR firm Sunshine Sachs, in recent weeks whilst in the US with Prince Harry, their son Archie and her mother, Doria Ragland.
She is said to be “taking the reins” on the forthcoming foundation launch and insisting on maintaining complete creative control...
Meanwhile, the Duchess is working to establish links with celebrity friends and supporters, who might be expected to include high profile stars such as Oprah Winfrey and George and Amal Clooney...
Meanwhile, Tom Bradby, the ITV newsreader who interviewed the Sussexes during their recent tour of southern Africa, has revealed that he tried to educate the Duchess about Britain’s complex relationship with its royals.
The Telegraph
If Christmas shopping and card writing is driving you crazy this year think yourself lucky you don’t have to buy as many as Her Majesty.