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New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late...
Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 23:00 BST · 1h · 1 story · 5 annotated moments · 53 of 60 min on news stories (89%)
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The broadcast's lead story was the breaking news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to Britain, reportedly confirmed by their representatives and the palace. The programme noted that the couple's children are said to be enrolled in schools, with speculation that the family will settle in the Cotswolds. It was reported that King Charles and Prince William were informed on Sunday, and the discussion recapped the couple's past criticisms of the UK, including the Oprah Winfrey interview and their claims of bullying and safety concerns.
The programme then examined the potential fallout, including the strained relationship between William and Harry, with panellists predicting ongoing conflict and discussing the possibility of reconciliation around the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. The Home Office issued a statement on security arrangements, saying they are rigorous and proportionate, and noted that decisions are made by the executive committee RAVEC. Additionally, the show touched on Earl Spencer's upcoming book about Diana, and from Washington, Tom Harwood mentioned President Trump's past comments and the visa controversy surrounding Harry's memoir.
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The King was informed of the plans on Sunday and welcomed the opportunity to see the family privately.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 19 August 2026, 0:18-0:24
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through the British establishment, through the British media. People could not believe that just after a couple of years, after they'd been lavish with a 20 million pound or whatever it was, taxpayer-funded wedding, there she was, crying into Oprah's bosom and making kind of backhanded comments about racism. Here she is. Hold up, stop right now.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 19 August 2026, 1:10-1:13
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we all want to control the level of privacy we get. It just doesn't matter for the rest of us. But of course they want privacy on their own terms like everyone does. The hypocrisy comes from making a bit of dosh by besmirching the name of the UK. And then like, don't burn your bridges. You've got to be nice on the way up because on the way back down
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 19 August 2026, 4:20-4:25
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The relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry appears to be fractured.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 19 August 2026, 4:42-4:49
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No form of apology will be issued. And that being the case, I would have thought that those bridges are permanently burnt. But my first hot take was this is a nightmare for the House of Windsor. And I stick by that. The question of the family fallout, the disintegration of the Fab Four will be a daily running story
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 19 August 2026, 5:36-5:40
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