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If Prince Harry chooses not to attend the Coronation of his father, King Charles, it would be seen as "the ultimate snub", a royal expert has claimed.There is a huge question mark over whether Prince Harry, 38, and his wife Meghan Markle, 41, will attend the historic event, after relations between them and the rest of the royals have soured over the past few years.They have so far not revealed if they will be at the Coronation on 6 May, but it is thought that a decision is imminent. A source told The Times: "I hear they are going to confirm their plans soon, particularly now that Biden has." Author Tom Quinn said: "If Harry doesn't come it will never be forgotten.

Despite their lavish royal lives, Prince William and Kate Middleton attempt to give their kids a life “as normal as possible.” Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have childhoods not easily comparable to those of everyday UK citizens.They all have their starring roles in the upcoming Coronation of King Charles, and they go to the school once graced by the likes of Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Bear Grylls, and Crown actor Dominic West. But, royal author Tom Quinn has argued that their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, try to give them the most normal life possible.

Royal Author Tom Quinn has warned that Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan Markle, 41, could face the same fate as former King Edward VIII and his wife Wallis Simpson, and become “very unhappy” and “insignificant”. The Gilded Youth author has drawn similarities between the two royal couples and, after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their experience, the expert says that the public will no longer be interested in them.

Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William are said to be involved in a “debate” regarding the role that their young son Prince George will play in King Charles‘ coronation.

Prince George's role at King Charles' coronation has sparked an "argument" among the Royals, an expert has claimed.The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be considering whether to allow George, nine, to take on a prominent role at his grandfather's coronation in May, but the couple are worried it may be too much pressure for their young son. Leaked plans reveal that George and his siblings, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, are likely to join their parents in a carriage behind King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla as they leave the Abbey after the service, the Times reports.

“more inclusive” coronation on May 6.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are “worried that it will be too much for” the 9-year-old, according to royal commentator Tom Quinn.The “Gilded Youth: A History of Growing Up in the Royal Family” author gave his hot take to the UK’s Express on Sunday, alleging that “there is a bit of an argument going on about whether George should play a more formal role” in the official crowning of King Charles, 74.Quinn claimed that William, 40, and Middleton, 41, are anxious over George’s role, hoping that it won’t paint a negative picture of the child in the eyes of the public.The writer also noted that the pair are uneasy about George’s role because they feel like their son could still be too young to take on a more royal duties.“It’s almost an echo of the way William and [Prince] Harry were sometimes made to attend formal occasions that they shouldn’t have been made to attend,” Quinn said, referencing how William and his younger brother, 38, undertook many royal engagements in their younger years.One of the most famous events that a teen William and an adolescent Harry were forced to endure was the 1997 funeral for their mother Princess Diana.The brothers were seen walking behind her coffin alongside the rest of the royal family.“A lot of people criticized that and said that it was a horrible thing to make two boys that young, and especially Harry, do,” Quinn said.He continued: “So I think people are remembering this and thinking, ‘Well hang on a minute, if George is some sort of a pageboy, or has a similar role at the coronation, is that going back too far towards the traditional roles?'”“There is a debate going on quite fiercely at the moment about how to do that.

Prince George's role in King Charles' coronation has resulted in a "bit of an argument" between his parents, according to reports.

Meghan Markle allegedly "hated being a second-rate princess" before she made her royal exit with Prince Harry. The claim was made by a Kensington Palace staffer "who remembered Meghan well" in a new book written by Tom Quinn titled "Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family." It features exclusive testimony from palace staff with historical sources, as well as royal insiders. It aims to examine the traditional upbringing of the British royal family and how it has impacted them over the years.

Before meeting Meghan Markle, Prince Harry "made jokes that we are no longer allowed to make," insisted one former classmate. The claim was made in a new book by author Tom Quinn titled "Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family." It features exclusive testimony from palace staff with historical sources, as well as royal insiders.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their second child Lilibet after welcoming their daughter together on June 4, 2021. As a touching nod to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, decided to go with the beautiful name and the Queen was said to be supportive of their decision.

A member of staff at Kensington Palace has revealed that Meghan Markle struggled with royal rules from the moment she was welcomed into the family.

Neon has elevated Andrew Brown to President of Digital Distribution. The exec who has served as SVP of Digital Strategy, Marketing and Distribution for Neon since 2017 will also continue to serve as Co-President of Decal — the home entertainment distribution company launched by Neon and Bleecker Street last year.

Neon has closed a revolving credit facility with Comerica Bank and said it will use the capital to build on its core film business and “aggressively” expand its production slate.

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The indie film confab Zurich Summit took place Saturday as the marquee industry event alongside the Zurich Film Festival. More than 100 film pros took part in the all-day session that drilled down into the state of the industry.

Stay in tune with younger generations and be open to fresh perspectives while remaining true to a core remit were among tips meted out by top film execs on a Zurich Summit panel on Saturday, exploring how to future-proof independent film businesses in an era of rapid change.

Former Lionsgate film chief Patrick Wachsberger, Carol producer Christine Vachon, Neon CEO Tom Quinn and SPC bosses Michael Barker and Tom Bernard will be among industry executives taking part in the Zurich Summit tomorrow [Saturday 24] in Switzerland.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Co-organized with CAA Media Finance, a new San Sebastian Festival Creative Investors’ Conference will see many of the good and great of the international film business descend on September’s fest edition to be pitched 10 higher-budget Spanish movies by their producers.  The Conference will run Sept.19-20. In a cosmopolitan lineup, titles pitched include international co-productions such as “Whalemen (At the Ends of the Earth)” from “Everest” director Baltasar Kormákur as well as the latest from “Amama” helmer Asier Altuna and “Raqa,” from Gerardo Herrero, an Academy Award wining producer for “The Secret in Their Eyes.”  

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” Laura Poitras’s new documentary about artist and activist Nan Goldin, has sold to Neon. The indie studio acquired the film before it was scheduled to make its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. It has also landed prominent spots at the Toronto Film Festival and the New York Film Festival, where it will get the centerpiece slot.

NEON has acquired rights to the Participant Laura Poitras docu All the Beauty and the Bloodshed which will hit theaters this fall followed by an ancillary and digital release.

Aretha Franklin documentary Amazing Grace, which tells the story of the singer’s 1972 gospel album, is subject of more legal issues.