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After the Prince and Princess Of Wales made their statement yesterday, King Charles has now made his long awaited statement on Andrew Mountbatten-Windor’s involvement in the evolving Epstein scandal. The King indicated that the Palace would support the police should they be approached, whilst again emphasising their sympathy for the victims. This episode analyses the comms and the timing behind the statement, and how King Charles is positioning the Royal Family for the road ahead.

In this episode:
- Analysis of King Charles’ statement
- How the statement positions the Palace ahead of further developments in the Epstein scandal
- The significance of the timing of the statement
- An analysis of the different offices within the Royal institution
- Your comments read on the pod

Shout out to:
Tom Sykes (The Royalist - https://theroyalist.substack.com/), Shauna Kay (The Vintage Read Show - https://www.youtube.com/@thevintageread), Paula Froelich (Inside Scoop - https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.sub...) and Kinsey Schofield (Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsTXqxXZ_2u2aPjliYOI4sg)

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00:00 King Charles Makes His Move
04:41 Analysing the Royal Statements
09:20 The Implications of Andrew's Situation
11:57 Heckling and Public Perception
16:04 Community Comments and Insights
21:23 Understanding the Royal Communication Structure
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#Royals #TheRoyals #KingCharles #RoyalFamily #PrinceAndrew #Epstein #JeffreyEpstein #PR #Monarchy #comms #communication #publicrelations
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In this episode of The Latest…, we investigate the impact of the hidden messaging behind Taylor Swift’s latest music video for her song - Opalite.
Swift's strategy remains consistent in the wake of her close involvement in the Baldoni vs. Lively court case. With a music video featuring high-profile British and Irish personalities who are a far cry from her usual audience zeitgeist, this episode investigates how her choice of product and comms are working together to keep Swift afloat.

In this episode:
- Why Taylor’s music video has people talking
- Why Taylor is such a fan of the Graham Norton Show, and how the idea for the video came to her instinctively
- The strategic timing of the video release
- The importance of public perception, with reference to #JusticeForJustin
- Your comments read on the pod

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00:00 Taylor Swift's New Music Video and Its Impact
04:23 The Graham Norton Show Phenomenon
08:48 Strategic Communication in Crisis
12:41 Listener Reactions and Comments
18:51 Transitioning Taylor: From Girl to Woman
26:09 Justice for Justin: Public Opinion and Its Power
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#TaylorSwift #Swifty #BlakeLively #Baldoni #JusticeForJustin #Opalite #GrahamNorton #Reputation #CrisisManagement
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On this episode of The Rest Is PR, we analyse Prince William and Princess Catherine’s joint statement over the ongoing Epstein scandal, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's involvement. Ahead of their official trip to Saudi Arabia, this episode investigates the timing and messaging of the Prince and Princess Of Wales' statement, and the potential repercussions for the Royals as they continue to navigate a tumultuous period for their reputation both in and outside of the UK.

In this episode:
- The latest developments in the Epstein scandal
- William & Catherine's statement and what it says about their 'crisis comms' strategy
- An analysis of both the timing and brevity of their statement
- The significance of the couple's trip to Saudi Arabia, and whether the mainstream media is missing something
- Is this statement an indication that William and Catherine are getting ahead of the problem
- How might King Charles respond?

Shout out to Tom Sykes (The Royalist - https://theroyalist.substack.com/), Paula Froelich (Inside Scoop - https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) and Andrew Lownie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entitled:_The_Rise_and_Fall_of_the_House_of_York)

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00:00 Introduction to the Epstein Scandal Discussion
00:26 Analysing the Royal Statement
03:47 Crisis Communication Strategies
08:08 Timing and Leadership in Royal Communications
12:04 The Saudi Arabia Trip and Its Implications
16:09 Differing Royal Offices and Their Messaging
20:17 Official Statements and Their Significance
23:58 Future Predictions and Ongoing Developments
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#Epstein #Royals #PrinceWilliam #PrincessKate #WillAndKate #WilliamAndKatherine #PrinceAndrew #PR #Comms #Crisis #CrisisComms
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This episode of The Latest… discusses the latest developments around Prince Harry after his recent appearance in court in the UK as part of his privacy case against the British press. As these developments are analysed, discussion turns to whether Harry is in fact seemingly at odds not with the press, but with his wife, Meghan. A prince who has spent his life hiding from the spotlight thrust upon him, and a princess who has spent hers climbing the rungs of the social ladder.

In this episode:
- How Harry contradicts himself in his desire for privacy
- 'Follow the money, honey' - Harry’s current sources of income
- Do Harry and Meghan have a 'push me pull you' relationship?
- Are Harry and Meghan going back to the UK?
- Your comments are read on the pod

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00:00 Prince Harry's Court Appearance and Public Perception
03:38 Privacy vs. Public Life: Harry and Meghan's Contradictions
07:12 Financial Motivations Behind Public Appearances
10:51 The Push Me Pull You Dynamic in Harry and Meghan's Relationship
14:44 The Future of Harry and Meghan: A Possible Return?
17:36 Community Feedback and Predictions
20:40 Your Comments!
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#PrinceHarry #HarryAndMeghan #MeghanMarkle #Royals #KingCharles #PrinceWilliam #WilliamAndKate #RoyalPR #ReputationManagement
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Taylor Swift’s recent involvement in the Hollywood drama with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni left her open to criticism. For someone with historically air-tight messaging, managed by PR legend Tree Paine, this was a shock that could have reverberated across the industry. Find out how Tree Paine’s masterstroke of timing and messaging has ensured that this, at least for the time being, wasn't the case.

In this episode:
- The context of Taylor Swift’s PR puncture
- How the timing and simplicity of Taylor’s messaging has saved her
- How Taylor’s choice of movement is key to steadying the ship
- Your comments are read on the pod

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00:00 Introduction to Taylor Swift's Recent Controversies
02:27 Public Perception and Communication Strategies
04:41 Tree Payne's PR Tactics and Taylor's Response
07:42 The Impact of Timing in PR
13:03 Victim Narratives and Public Expectations
18:42 Community Reactions and Comments
23:53 Conclusion and Future Implications
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#TaylorSwift #TreePaine #BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #RyanReynolds #Swifty #PR #Comms #PRStrategy
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