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Jumat, 24 Januari 2020

Meghan Markle won’t be seen in the UK 'for a long time,' royal expert claims: 'Why would she come back now?' - Fox News

Is it possible Meghan Markle won’t be heading across the pond anytime soon? According to one royal expert, that seems very likely.

“The general feeling is that we won’t see Meghan here again for a long time, as she has nothing here to do,” UK-based broadcaster Neil Sean told Fox News. “Why would she come back now with no royal duties to perform?”

On Jan. 8, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they were taking “a step back” as senior members of the royal family and would instead work independently, splitting their time between the United Kingdom and Canada.

The former American actress and British prince said their decision came “after many months of reflection and internal discussions.” They will keep their royal titles.

Sean alleged that Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was disappointed by the couple’s decision.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are stepping back from royal duties. (AP)

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“The queen spoke warmly of Meghan in her statement, but the truth is she is baffled as to why she opted out, as the queen really gave her such a warm welcome and that is the thanks she got,” Sean claimed. “It has to be pointed out that Meghan also has never directly spoken with the queen about her unhappiness here in the UK... It’s more than rude to the monarch.”

“We all believe Harry will miss the love and support of his family and this will create tension as he adapts to his new life,” Sean continued. “But the clause inserted into the statement that it will be ‘reviewed in a year’ is very telling... quite frankly, all three could be back.”

A royal source had previously told People magazine that the new changes following the couple’s decision will last for a year. The royal family will then revisit the arrangement. According to the outlet, the review is likely to include Queen Elizabeth, 93, as well as Prince Harry, 35, his father Prince Charles, 71, and Harry's older brother Prince William, 37.

The outlet did note that Harry and Markle, 38, will continue to attend royal events at the invitation of the queen.

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In this, July 10, 2018 file photo Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, and Meghan the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry watch a flypast of Royal Air Force aircraft pass over Buckingham Palace in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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Despite earlier reports, Markle did not join the historic royal summit with the family, who met to discuss her and Harry’s future.

It was initially reported that the former “Suits” star would phone in to the meeting with Harry, Elizabeth, Charles and William. However, the Sussexes decided that ultimately “it wasn’t necessary” for Markle to join, People magazine reported.

Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell announcement came just months after the pair opened up to host Tom Bradby in ITV’s documentary "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey,” which aired in October 2019 in both the U.K. and U.S.

While the special aimed to give audiences a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the couple’s recent royal tour of southern African, the couple also spoke out about enduring ruthless tabloid rumors as new parents.

Markle and Harry welcomed a son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor in May 2019. The baby’s arrival came a year after the couple tied the knot in a televised royal ceremony in May 2018.

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Britain's Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle hold their baby son Archie as they meet with Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town on Sep. 25, 2019. It was during this time when the couple spoke candidly about their experiences as a royal couple. (Getty)

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“I think the grass is always greener,” the former actress said in the interview. “You have no idea. It’s really hard to understand what it’s like. I know what it seems like it should be, but it’s a very different thing.”

Markle said she and her husband have had conversations about being in the spotlight and all the negativity that comes with it.

“I have said for a long time to H -- that’s what I call him -- ‘It’s not enough to just survive something,’” Markle said. “That’s not the point of life. You have to thrive. You have got to feel happy.’ I really tried to adopt this British sensibility of a ‘stiff upper lip.’ I really tried, but I think that what that does internally is probably really damaging.”

She went on to tell Bradby that she would be more understanding of the scrutiny if it were fair.

“I never thought that this would be easy, but I thought it would be fair,” Markle said. “And that’s the part that’s really hard to reconcile.”

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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex visit District 6 Museum on Sep. 23, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Getty)

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Markle said before she tied the knot with Harry, some of her friends warned her that becoming a member of the royal family would mean being under the constant glare of the public spotlight and losing her privacy.

“In all fairness, I had no idea, which probably sounds difficult to understand and hear,” Markle said. “But when I first met my now-husband, my friends were really happy because I was so happy, but my British friends said to me, ‘I’m sure he’s great but you shouldn’t do it because the British tabloids will destroy your life.’”

“And I, very naively -- I’m American,” Markle continued. “We don’t have that there -- [I said], ‘What are you talking about? That doesn’t make any sense. I’m not in any tabloids.’ I didn’t get it. So it’s been, yeah, it’s been complicated.”

Markle also pointed out that it’s been frustrating to see her name -- along with her family’s -- in headlines concerning stories she said just aren’t true.

“If things are fair, that completely tracks for me if things are fair,” Markle said. “If I do something wrong I’d be the first one to go, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry. I would never do that,’ but when people are saying things that are just untrue and they’re being told they’re untrue but they’re allowed to still say them, I don’t know anybody in the world who would feel that that’s OK. And that’s different than just scrutiny. That’s, what would you call that? That’s a different beast. It’s really a different beast.”

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle greet Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the London premiere of 'The Lion King.' (Getty)

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Markle also got candid with Bradby about the negative attention she has received from the media during her pregnancy and first months as a mom with Archie.

“Any woman, especially when they’re pregnant, you’re really vulnerable, and so that was made really challenging,” the 38-year-old said. “And then when you have a newborn, you know... and especially as a woman, it’s a lot.”

“So you add this on top of just trying to be a new mom or trying to be a newlywed,” Markle continued while holding back tears. “It’s um... yeah. I guess, also thank you for asking because not many people have asked if I’m OK. But it’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes.”

When Bradby asked if it “would be fair” to say that she’s “not really OK, as in it’s really been a struggle,” Markle responded, “Yes.”

In the documentary, Harry also spoke out against the British tabloids for the “ruthless” treatment Markle has received “over the past year, throughout her pregnancy and while raising our newborn son.”

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Meghan Markle's alleged request for privacy has sparked a fiery debate on social media. (AP)

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“Look, part of this job and part of any job, like everybody, means putting on a brave face and turning a cheek to a lot of the stuff,” he explained. “But again, for me and my wife, of course, there’s a lot of stuff that hurts -- especially when the majority of it is untrue.”

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“All we need to do is focus on being real, focus on being the people we are and standing up for what we believe in,” Harry added. “I will not be bullied into carrying [on] a game that killed my mom.”

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2020-01-24 10:00:41Z
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US declines UK request to extradite American accused in teen's death - CNN

A State Department spokesperson cited Sacoolas' diplomatic status at the time of the accident and said granting such an extradition "would render the invocation of diplomatic immunity a practical nullity and would set an extraordinarily troubling precedent.

"The United States has a history of close law enforcement cooperation with the United Kingdom, and we value that relationship," the spokesperson said. "The United States government again expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Dunn family for the loss of their son."

The US' decision to decline extradition comes after the UK's Crown Prosecution Service said last month that it had started extradition proceedings after Sacoolas was charged in the case of Dunn.

Harry Dunn was riding a motorcycle when he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling on the wrong side of the road.

Dunn, 19, was killed August 27 in Croughton in central England, which is home to a Royal Air Force station controlled by the US Air Force. UK police say Dunn was riding a motorcycle when he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling on the wrong side of the road.

Sacoolas claimed diplomatic immunity and left the country in the aftermath of the incident. In October, Sacoolas' attorney Amy Jeffress said officers had interviewed her in the UK twice before she claimed immunity.

The UK government said Friday it was "urgently considering" its options after the US announced its decision.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: "I called the US Ambassador earlier to express the government's disappointment about this decision. We feel this amounts to a denial of justice, and we believe Anne Sacoolas should return to the UK. We are now urgently considering our options. I also explained that the UK would have acted differently if this had been a UK diplomat serving in the US."

After Sacoolas was charged, a State Department spokesperson said they did not believe the decision to be a "helpful development."

"We express our deepest sympathies and offer condolences to the Dunn family for their loss. We will continue to look for options for moving forward. We are disappointed by today's announcement and fear that it will not bring a resolution closer," that State Department spokesperson said.

"This was a tragic accident, a young man has lost his life, and his family is grieving. No one could hear about this tragic accident and not feel incredible sadness over this loss."

Sacoolas' legal team has not commented on Thursday's announcement, instead referring CNN to a statement from attorney Amy Jeffress earlier in January, which said in part: "Anne is devastated by this tragic accident and would do anything she could to bring Harry back. She continues to grieve for Harry and his family."

Jeffress has previously said that her client would not return voluntarily to the UK. "This was an accident, and a criminal prosecution with a potential penalty of 14 years imprisonment is simply not a proportionate response," Jeffress said last month.

Radd Seiger, a spokesman for the Dunn family, said they wouldn't "stand for it" in reaction to the decision to not extradite Sacoolas. He posted the comment to Twitter early Friday UK time.

"Don't you worry #HarryDunn supporters. Taking this in our stride. #annesacoolas is coming back. You wont stand for it. We won't. British Govt won't. Next steps to be discussed and agreed, and they will be ferocious," Seiger tweeted.

President Donald Trump previously said that he understands the Dunn family's anger and called it a "tragic accident."

"It happens in Europe, as the roads are opposite. It's tough if you're from the United States. You do make that right turn when you are supposed to make a left turn; the roads are opposite. She says that is what happened. That happens to a lot of people, by the way."

This story has been updated with reaction to the news and background on the accident.

CNN's Jackie Castillo, Tara John, Jack Guy, Lindsay Isaac, Doug Criss and Ivana Kottasová contributed to this report.

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2020-01-24 11:31:00Z
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Kamis, 23 Januari 2020

Coronavirus: 'Increased likelihood' of cases in the UK - BBC News

There is an "increased likelihood" of cases of the new coronavirus occurring in the UK, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.

However, he said there were no confirmed cases of the virus in the UK and the country was "well prepared and well equipped to deal with them".

There are more than 500 confirmed cases of the virus, which has killed 17 people in China.

The UK is monitoring flights arriving from China as a precaution.

The new strain of coronavirus, which has spread abroad, is believed to have originated in Wuhan - and the city has gone into lockdown.

Authorities have suspended planes and trains in and out of the Chinese city - which has a population of 11 million people - as well as all public transport within Wuhan.

In a statement to the House of Commons, Mr Hancock said that it was a "rapidly developing situation and the number of deaths and the number of cases is likely to be higher than those that have been confirmed so far and I expect them to rise further".

He told MPs: "The chief medical officer has revised the risk to the UK population from 'very low' to 'low' and has concluded that while there is an increased likelihood that cases may arise in this country, we are well prepared and well equipped to deal with them."

He added: "The UK is one of the first countries to have developed a world-leading test for the new coronavirus.

"The NHS is ready to respond appropriately to any cases that emerge."

In response to the outbreak, the Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Wuhan.

On Wednesday, Public Health England began carrying out enhanced monitoring of direct flights from China - including Wuhan, although flights from there have now been stopped by the Chinese government.

Passengers are receiving advice on what to do if they fall ill, which Mr Hancock said was the most important part of the monitoring as it can take days after infection before a patient develops symptoms, so physical checks were considered less useful.

He added: "We are working closely with our counterparts in the devolved administrations and the public can be assured that the whole of the UK is always well prepared for these types of outbreaks.

"And we'll remain vigilant and keep our response under constant review in the light of emerging scientific evidence."

Authorities around the world have announced screening measures for passengers from China.

Thailand has confirmed four cases of the virus, the most outside of China. The US, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea have all reported one case each.

The World Health Organization's (WHO) emergency committee is meeting on Thursday in Geneva to decide whether or not to declare a "global emergency" over the new virus.

A global emergency is the highest level of alarm the WHO can sound and has previously been used in response to swine flu, Zika virus and Ebola.

All the fatalities so far have been in Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital. Most of the 17 victims were elderly and suffered from other chronic diseases including Parkinson's disease and diabetes.

The lockdown in Wuhan comes as millions of Chinese people travel across the country for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.

Similar measures will also take effect in nearby Huanggang, a city of more than seven million.

What do we know about the virus?

Currently known as 2019-nCoV, the virus is understood to be a new strain of coronavirus not previously identified in humans. The Sars (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) virus that killed nearly 800 people globally in the early 2000s was also a coronavirus, as is the common cold.

Authorities have said this new virus originated in a seafood market in Wuhan that "conducted illegal transactions of wild animals". The market has been shut down since the beginning of the year.

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2020-01-23 12:22:40Z
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