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Meghan Markle decision could overshadow King Charles and Queen Camilla's historic Italy tour
@Source: irishmirror.ie
Meghan Markle is poised for another conflicting Royal schedule with the upcoming launch of her podcast. Following her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which garnered a lukewarm reception, the Duchess is venturing into the world of podcasting with her latest endeavour, 'Confessions of a Female Founder'.
The initiative has been touted as featuring "candid conversations" with "amazing women" focusing on both their triumphs and tribulations in the business world, aligning with Meghan's own business interests as she introduces her new lifestyle brand, As Ever. A teaser for the eight-episode series, produced in collaboration with Lemonada Media, is due to be released tomorrow, with the inaugural episode available on April 8.
This strategic release coincidentally collides with a prominent Royal event involving King Charles and Queen Camilla, as the podcast debuts during their official visit to Italy. Last week, Buckingham Palace confirmed the monarchs' trip to Rome and Ravenna scheduled between April 7 and April 10.
As previously reported by The Mirror, this landmark trip will encompass the couple's meeting with ailing Pope Francis at the Vatican, facilitated by the Pope's improved health condition, enabling him to leave the hospital yesterday. Furthermore, Charles and Camilla will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary during their Italian sojourn on April 9.
However, this isn't the first time that initiatives by Meghan and Prince Harry have coincided with significant Royal events. Last year, the trailer for their controversial Netflix documentary dropped just as the Prince and Princess of Wales were in Boston for the Earthshot Prize, reports the Mirror.
Back in 2019, while still an active member of the Royal Family, Meghan reportedly caused upset for Camilla by releasing photos on the same day as Camilla's important speech on domestic violence. It was claimed that Meghan had breached an agreement not to eclipse Camilla's domestic violence campaign by having images of her private visit to the National Theatre published.
Earlier in April, Meghan took to her Instagram to express her excitement about her podcast, calling the recording process "absolutely eye-opening, inspiring...and fun!" The ex-Suits star mentioned: "Because what's the point if we can't have some fun on this wild adventure?" She noted that the women involved had shared their "tips, tricks (and tumbles)" and had been open to "letting me pick their brains as I build out my own business, As ever".
On another note, during the Royal visit to Italy, Charles is set to reach two historic milestones: he will be the first British monarch to visit the Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls since the reformation, where St Paul is buried, and he will address both houses of Italy's parliament.
King Charles III is set to meet with Italy's President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit. The King and his wife will also grace a black-tie state banquet at the Palazzo Quirinale, hosted by the president.
The trip will feature several highlights, including a joint flypast over Rome by the Italian Air Force's aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori, and the RAF's Red Arrows, marking UK and Italy's defence cooperation.
In Ravenna, near Bologna, Charles and Camilla will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the province's liberation from Nazi occupation by Allied forces on April 10, 1945, at a town hall reception. They will also pay homage to literary culture by visiting Dante's tomb, with Queen Camilla making a solo trip to the Byron museum.
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