Fox News Entertainment newsletter: Prince Edward wanted 'two wives'; Harry, Meghan accused of 'royal theatre'

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Brief Summary

The British monarchy has once again proven itself to be the world's most inefficient family business but its most effective content mill. This week's installment of 'Keeping Up with the Windsors' features Prince Harry monetizing his mother's memory with a six-figure online course, a move that royal insiders describe as simultaneously 'tacky' and 'very on-brand.' Meanwhile, a new tell-all claims Prince Edward once expressed a desire for two wives prior to his marriage, which raises more questions about the Royal Marriages Act than it answers. Analysts suggest the couple formerly known as Sussex is staging elaborate 'royal theatre' to remain relevant as their star power fades across the pond. The only sane person in the entire saga appears to be Sarah Ferguson, who chooses to keep her mouth shut—a radical departure from the rest of her ex-husband's family, who seem constitutionally incapable of doing the same.

Why This Matters

For the average reader drowning in student debt, watching a man worth $60 million charge $100,000 to lecture on 'grief' is the kind of cosmic absurdity that makes you laugh to keep from crying. This isn't about the royals; it's about the normalization of turning every human tragedy into a transactional brand extension. When the world's most privileged family cannibalizes its own trauma for cash, it sets a precedent that your personal pain is also a product waiting for a price tag. It’s a grotesque reminder that in the modern economy, even sorrow has a subscription tier.

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