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uk-media2 hours ago•3 min saved

Radio Caroline breaches Ofcom over erroneous King Charles death announcements

Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules by erroneously announcing King Charles III’s death during a May broadcast; three pre-recorded obituary messages aired before a correction and apology 30 minutes later. Ofcom called the incident a very significant inaccuracy on a matter of high public interest. The error arose when staff accessed obituary files for posthumous use and panicked when it aired; the station—mostly volunteer-run—reprimanded the staffer and moved the files to prevent recurrence.

via BBC|

#apology #broadcasting-rules #king-charles-iii

business5 months ago•3 min saved

Axel Springer to Acquire The Telegraph for £575 Million, Expanding Global Media Footprint

Axel Springer agreed to acquire The Telegraph for £575 million ($766 million), with the deal subject to regulatory approval; the sale ends years of ownership uncertainty for the British paper and broadens Springer’s international footprint, while pledging editorial independence and plans to grow Telegraph digitally, including entry into the U.S. market and use of AI tools.

via The New York Times|

#acquisition #axel-springer #business

world6 months ago•314 min saved

Harry vs Daily Mail: A Landmark Privacy Trial Opens in London

Prince Harry and six other high‑profile claimants have begun a nine‑week High Court privacy trial against Associated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, alleging a sustained program of unlawful information gathering from 1993 to 2011—including private investigators, planted listening devices, and illicit access to private records. ANL denies wrongdoing, while Harry is set to testify this week alongside Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and others. The case, a potential turning point in Britain’s tabloid‑privacy battles, could reshape industry practices and involves substantial costs, reported around £40 million.

via CNN|

#court-trial #daily-mail #prince-harry

europe2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kate, Princess of Wales, to Make Royal Appearance After Surgery Confusion"

U.K. newspapers are grappling with the dilemma of covering Princess Catherine's health after her abdominal surgery, with journalists trying to balance the right to privacy with the public's thirst for royal stories. Despite the existence of paparazzi photos of the princess, none of the newspapers have published the images. Amid speculation about her well-being, a photo of her in a car and a confirmation of her attendance at a military ceremony provided some hope, but uncertainty remains. Meanwhile, her uncle's appearance on a reality TV show has provided a distraction for the tabloid papers amidst the lack of news about the princess.

via The New York Times|

#europe #paparazzi #princess-catherine

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

The Royal Family's Media Settlements: Prince William and Prince Harry Receive Large Sums.

Prince William received a "very large sum of money" from a 2020 settlement with Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers, according to court documents brought to light in a separate lawsuit filed by Prince Harry against the media empire. Harry's legal team argued that he was not able to bring his case earlier because of a secret agreement brokered by the late Queen Elizabeth and the newspapers that called for a quiet settlement and an apology. Representatives for Prince Harry and Prince William did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

via Insider|

#phone-hacking #politics #prince-william

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Royal Family Members React to Meghan Markle's Coronation Decision and Prince Harry's Demands.

Meghan Markle will not attend King Charles III's coronation, and some members of the royal family are reportedly surprised by her decision. However, it is not surprising given her treatment by the royal family during her senior role. Prince Harry will attend, generating plenty of media attention. While some members of the Royal Rota may be disappointed, others, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, may feel relieved that less emphasis will be on them.

via SheKnows|

#coronation #entertainment #meghan-markle

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Royal Family Members React to Meghan Markle's Coronation Decision and Prince Harry's Solo Trip

Meghan Markle will not be attending King Charles III's coronation, and some members of the royal family are reportedly surprised by her decision. However, given her treatment by the royal family during her senior role, it makes sense that she declined the invitation, especially since the event falls on Archie's fourth birthday. While the UK media may be disappointed, Prince William and Kate Middleton are likely relieved that Meghan won't be attending. Prince Harry's attendance will still generate plenty of media attention, despite it being King Charles' big moment.

via Yahoo Life|

#coronation #entertainment #meghan-markle

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Royal Family Members React to Meghan Markle's Coronation Decision and Prince Harry's Solo Trip

Meghan Markle will not be attending King Charles III's coronation, and some members of the royal family are reportedly surprised by her decision. However, given her treatment by the royal family during her senior role, it makes sense that she declined the invitation, especially since the event falls on her son Archie's fourth birthday. While the UK media may be disappointed, Prince William and Kate Middleton are likely relieved that Meghan won't be attending. Prince Harry's presence will still generate plenty of media attention, despite it being King Charles' big moment.

via Yahoo News|

#coronation #entertainment #meghan-markle