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Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

Tom Sykes is a writer, author and journalist. His areas of interest include the British and international royal families, wealth, power, celebrity and elite European and American society.
Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry arrive to visit the Support4Grenfell Community Hub in London on September 5, 2017.
OH, BROTHER...

Harry Takes Pointed Swipe at William Over Vicious Feud

The duke said he wants to mend the fractured relationship with his brother after their four-year rift.

Tom Sykes

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meets volunteer first responders from Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, during a visit to Bondi Beach, on day four of the royal trip to Australia on April 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Volunteers from the organisation, founded in 1907, played an integral role in protecting beachgoers and saving lives during the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14. (Photo by Jonathan Brady-Pool/Getty Images)
ROYALLY REBUFFED

Meghan Caught Up in Bizarre Feud With Hit Netflix Show

The duchess’ heralded return to acting looks as if it has been put on hold.

Tom Sykes

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, during a visit to Himmah Hub in Nottingham, Britain, October 15, 2026.
FEARS OF A CROWN

Harry and Meghan Cook Up Trouble for King Charles

The monarch does not want the couple to present themselves as working royals. The Sussexes seem to have other ideas.

Tom Sykes

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are pictured during a visit to a community recording studio in Nottingham, Great Britain, on October 15, 2026.
opinion
POWER STRUGGLE

Prince Harry and Meghan’s Latest Betrayal Is ‘Unforgivable’

This is an enormous deal for the palace, and the signs so far are that it is being handled badly.

Tom Sykes

Prince Harry, Meghan Sussex
GUESS WHO’S BACK

Palace’s Nightmare Comes True as Harry and Meghan Return

They’re doing exactly what the Queen refused to countenance.

Tom Sykes

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at Fua'amotu Airport on October 25, 2018.
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ROYAL SPARK

Mystery Behind Harry and Meghan’s Billionaire Host Solved

Why would a random hedge funder give shelter to a renegade prince and his wife?

Tom Sykes

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a photo during a Scar Tree Walk on April 16, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia, with engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
BATTLING THE BOOS

Harry and Meghan Struggle to Win Over the British Public

Back in his homeland, beer in hand, Harry was booed by the crowd at a rugby match on Friday.

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Prince Harry arrives to attend the start of the nine-week trial lawsuit against Associated Newspapers at the High Court in London, Britain, on January 19, 2026.
opinion
HEIR RAISING CASH

Harry Selling His Memories of Diana Feels Wrong

The prince who has complained about being commercialized his whole life is now marketing the trauma of his mother’s death.

Tom Sykes

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, with a black eye in 2017. Prince Harry has denied getting into a physical fight with his uncle.
COP TO IT

Ex-Prince Andrew Handed Legal Lifeline Over Police Raids

The disgraced former Duke of York has won a key court battle after police admitted the searches of his homes were “unlawful.”

Tom Sykes

Britain's King Charles III stands for the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games
opinion
KING’S RANSOM

Charles’ Humiliating Deal With Andrew Exposes Real Weakness

An allowance of at least £1 million ($1.3m) a year, a servant, a cook, and shooting trips with his besties: nice work if you can get it, Andy.

Tom Sykes

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