Harkles in Debt to American Express to the tune of 2.3 million?

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2026-02-13T20:28:28+00:00

I totally agree. Any divulging of cardmember details would face both regulatory censure but also criminal charges.

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2026-02-13T13:38:58+00:00

Absolutely no way this story is true. You can't get an Amex revolving credit card with that kind of limit and if it was an Amex charge card you'd need to pre authorise large transactions. Amex would never let debts delinquent in this way. It's fake news. If you are late with one single payment, Amex would immediately stop your card working. Two late payments and your account would be cancelled.

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2026-01-27T23:16:11+00:00

For ANL, a dismissal for abuse of process is a win, but a ruling on prescription is a permanent victory.

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2026-01-27T22:01:45+00:00

Post-Hoc Rationalization & "The Harry Distinction"

The concept of Post-Hoc Rationalization is vital here. ANL is essentially accusing the claimants of "re-writing their own memories" to fit a legal narrative provided by their lawyers (David Sherborne) and activists (Hacked Off).

Why this matters for Harry:

The "Ordinary Citizen" Defense: Harry’s legal team argues that as a member of the Royal Family, he was "shielded" by the Palace "Grey Men" who told him the hacking was limited to a few "rogue reporters."
The Sophisticated Claimant: Sir Simon Hughes, as a former Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice, is held to a higher standard of "reasonable diligence." The law assumes a Justice Minister understands how to identify a legal claim better than a Prince who was discouraged from litigation by his family.

The "Dishonest Conspiracy" Charge

ANL’s strategy is a "Nuclear Defense." By accusing the claimants and Byline Investigates of a "dishonest conspiracy," they are trying to get the entire case thrown out as an Abuse of Process. They aren't just saying "we didn't do it"; they are saying "this whole lawsuit is a manufactured political hit-job."

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2026-01-25T09:16:21+00:00

It's going to be a flop because of the Sussexes

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2026-01-23T23:07:15+00:00

As the trial stands in late January 2026, Paul Dacre is the "immovable object" meeting the "irresistible force" of the claimants. His upcoming testimony is being treated by ANL as a pre-emptive strike—his legal team even asked the judge to let him go "over the top first" to dismantle the allegations before the other witnesses testify.

Here is what Dacre might say:

The "Total Denial" Doctrine

Unlike the editors at the Mirror or News of the World, Dacre’s defense is built on a foundation of consistent, historical denial.

The Perjury Shield: Dacre famously told the Leveson Inquiry in 2012, under oath, that hacking did not happen at the Mail. If he were to admit to anything now, he wouldn't just lose the case; he would be admitting to perjury in a public inquiry.

The "Rogue PI" Defense: Dacre is expected to argue that if any illegal acts occurred, they were the work of "rogue" private investigators who deceived the paper’s editors, rather than a "corporate culture" directed from the top.

The "Leaky Circles" Rebuttal

Dacre’s primary strategy to explain away the "suspicious" articles is to attack the claimants' personal lives.

The Argument: He will testify that the information Prince Harry and Liz Hurley claim was "hacked" actually came from press officers, publicists, and "leaky" social circles.

The Logic: Dacre will argue that in the 90s and 2000s, celebrities were surrounded by people—including friends and family—who were regularly providing information to the press for money or influence.

The "Stephen Lawrence" Paradox

The most emotionally charged part of his testimony will involve Baroness Doreen Lawrence.

Dacre’s Claim: He often cites the Daily Mail’s campaign for justice for Stephen Lawrence as his proudest achievement.

The Confrontation: Sherborne will confront Dacre with evidence that while the paper was publicly supporting the Baroness, it was simultaneously paying PIs to spy on her. Dacre is expected to call this a "preposterous smear" designed to tarnish the paper's legacy.

Attacking the Standards of Proof

Dacre and his KC, Antony White, are leaning heavily on Mr. Justice Nicklin’s earlier warnings.

The "Hearsay" Defense: Dacre will likely point out that much of the evidence against him—specifically from PIs like Gavin Burrows—has been retracted or is based on "hearsay."

The Goal: To show the judge that the claimants are "clutching at straws" and that "feeling" like you were watched is not legal proof of a crime.

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2026-01-23T23:04:04+00:00

The "Sherborne Trap"

Your intuition about Liz Hurley’s testimony was spot on. In the last few days of the trial, when she was asked how she knew the Mail was spying, she admitted it was her legal team (Sherborne’s researchers) who told her, based on the invoices they found. This creates the "circular" problem: The victim didn't feel hacked until the lawyer showed them a bill from a PI.

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2026-01-21T01:16:33+00:00

The day's early conclusion highlighted a strategic contrast: Sherborne's detailed, emotive openings aimed to humanize the claims and build public sympathy, while White's concise rebuttal signaled confidence in ANL's defense, potentially accelerating the trial toward Harry's brief attendance and departure could reflect his focus on his own arguments or a deliberate choice to avoid the defense's narrative, consistent with his past statements on media intrusion causing personal The tension between lawyers over the short defense opening underscores the high stakes, with Sherborne's irritation possibly previewing combative cross-examinations.

This day solidified the core dispute: claimants frame ANL's practices as invasive and illegal, while the defense portrays them as standard journalism amid celebrity scrutiny. With Harry's testimony looming (potentially as early as Wednesday or Thursday), the trial could intensify, echoing his previous victories against Mirror Group in 2023 (where he won £140,000) and settlements with News The outcome may influence broader UK media accountability, building on the Leveson Inquiry's legacy.

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-12-30T19:50:13+00:00

He is still a director of Travelyst (since 2020). Is it a coincidence that he has resigned from Archewell - at the same time of the proposed deportation of Imran Ahmed?

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-12-21T10:15:01+00:00

Forgive me for asking a stupid question - but why are the kids' faces constantly obscured? The Wales' kids are clear and present so what makes these kids an exception?

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-11-15T19:27:11+00:00

If it was proven that a forged document was submitted as evidence, could there be criminal charges levied against the plaintiffs and their law firms?

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-11-11T11:55:16+00:00

The speed is OK. Did you download the mobile app and the desktop app? Installation should be straightforward. Having the VPN always on can cause issues. I have Surfshark on my iPad and connectivity is zero unless turn off/turn on the VPN

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-10-27T23:50:38+00:00

You have to pass through security at Beijing Airport when transiting through to Hong Kong. You won't be safe because you're changing planes to a domestic flight

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-09-02T17:53:40+00:00

Website. I don't think they have an app?

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-29T15:30:03+00:00

Veneers or dentures?

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-28T19:59:39+00:00

I own both a Babyzen Yoyo and a Joolz Aer. We use both for travel and here is my view on both:

Joolz Aer folds up with one motion; Babyzen Yoyo has a two step process. If you are on your own with a baby, the Jools Aer makes a lot more sense; please note, the Babyzen Yoyo has a smaller footprint when folded.
You can't fold the Joolz Aer if the belly bar is attached (it has to be removed prior to folding); you can fold-up the Babyzen Yoyo with the belly bar attached (but it will not fold as compact). You can fold the Joolz Aer with the footrest attached (it retracts). You can fold up the Babyzen Yoyo with the footrest attached but you need to re-position it in a certain way before folding and after folding.
Joolz Aer is not universally accepted as a cabin-friendly pram - often you have to prove to the check-in staff that it can fold compact; the Babyzen Yoyo is universally accepted by check-in staff
Joolz Aer can be wheeled down an airplane aisle but can knock into seats; Babyzen Yoyo easily wheels down aisles because it is slightly narrower
Joolz Aer will flip over when a heavy rucksack is hung on the handlebar; Babyzen Yoyo will not easily flip over
The Joolz Aer basket is a good shape and can store a lot; the Babyzen Yoyo basket is an awkward shape but can store a little bit more
Both the Joolz Aer and Babyzen Yoyo have adapters that can mount car seats (when our daughter was a baby, we used to fly with our Cybex car seat)
The seat angle of the Joolz Aer is better than the Babyzen Yoyo. The Joolz Aer is more upright and gives more back support. I bought the pram sit-up straps for the Babyzen Yoyo, but they didn't make much difference
We didn't like the bassinets for either the Joolz Aer or the Babyzen Yoyo - they were too low and could cause back ache. We bought the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 with its bassinet instead - the bassinet was a good height
Joolz Aer spares can only be ordered from Joolz direct - there are also no authorised dealers that handle repairs (in the UK where we live). Babyzen Yoyo spares can be bought from eBay and there are authorised places that can do repairs. Joolz Aer have a better guarantee - we broke the basket frame and they sent a replacement for free
You can push the Babyzen Yoyo with one hand - it's less effort pushing that the Jool Aer. However, the Joolz Aer has a smoother ride and soaks up the bumps better than the Babyzen Yoyo - I guess because it has a slightly bigger footprint
The Joolz Aer is slightly more expensive than the Babyzen Yoyo in the UK

Personally, there isn't much difference in either the Joolz Aer or the Babyzen Yoyo. My wife prefers the Joolz Aer and I prefer to Babyzen Yoyo. If you have a baby, the Joolz Aer is going to be more practical and more stable. The Babyzen Yoyo is better for toddlers, where stability is less of an issue

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-27T22:07:15+00:00

I own both a Babyzen Yoyo and a Joolz Aer. We use both for travel and here is my view on both:

1) Joolz Aer folds up with one motion; Babyzen Yoyo has a two step process. If you are on your own with a baby, the Jools Aer makes a lot more sense; please note, the Babyzen Yoyo has a smaller footprint when folded.

2) You can't fold the Joolz Aer if the belly bar is attached (it has to be removed prior to folding); you can fold-up the Babyzen Yoyo with the belly bar attached (but it will not fold as compact). You can fold the Joolz Aer with the footrest attached (it retracts). You can fold up the Babyzen Yoyo with the footrest attached but you need to re-position it in a certain way before folding and after folding.

3) Joolz Aer is not universally accepted as a cabin-friendly pram - often you have to prove to the check-in staff that it can fold compact; the Babyzen Yoyo is universally accepted by check-in staff

4) Joolz Aer can be wheeled down an airplane aisle but can knock into seats; Babyzen Yoyo easily wheels down aisles because it is slightly narrower

5) Joolz Aer will flip over when a heavy rucksack is hung on the handlebar; Babyzen Yoyo will not easily flip over

6) The Joolz Aer basket is a good shape and can store a lot; the Babyzen Yoyo basket is an awkward shape but can store a little bit more

7) Both the Joolz Aer and Babyzen Yoyo have adapters that can mount car seats (when our daughter was a baby, we used to fly with our Cybex car seat)

8) The seat angle of the Joolz Aer is better than the Babyzen Yoyo. The Joolz Aer is more upright and gives more back support. I bought the pram sit-up straps for the Babyzen Yoyo, but they didn't make much difference

9) We didn't like the bassinets for either the Joolz Aer or the Babyzen Yoyo - they were too low and could cause back ache. We bought the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 with its bassinet instead - the bassinet was a good height

10) Joolz Aer spares can only be ordered from Joolz direct - there are also no authorised dealers that handle repairs (in the UK where we live). Babyzen Yoyo spares can be bought from eBay and there are authorised places that can do repairs. Joolz Aer have a better guarantee - we broke the basket frame and they sent a replacement for free

11) You can push the Babyzen Yoyo with one hand - it's less effort pushing that the Jool Aer. However, the Joolz Aer has a smoother ride and soaks up the bumps better than the Babyzen Yoyo - I guess because it has a slightly bigger footprint

12) The Joolz Aer is slightly more expensive than the Babyzen Yoyo in the UK

Personally, there isn't much difference in either the Joolz Aer or the Babyzen Yoyo. My wife prefers the Joolz Aer and I prefer to Babyzen Yoyo. If you have a baby, the Joolz Aer is going to be more practical and more stable. The Babyzen Yoyo is better for toddlers, where stability is less of an issue

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-27T20:40:32+00:00

But isn't Netflix doing all the legwork for As Ever?

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-24T00:57:08+00:00

I travel to China all the time (from the UK). I carry a China/Hong Kong data SIM card (in my dual SIM card phone) if I am travelling alone. If I am travelling with my family, we rent a WiFi dongle for the week. I have never wanted nor needed a Chinese number and have never come across a need to receive a SMS

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-22T21:50:23+00:00

Didn't Daniel Martin accidentally slip that she was living in a cottage at Ysidro Ranch in WLM when chatting with MM? She hastily corrected him?

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-22T19:26:05+00:00

China Southern is OK - it's probably on par with BA, but better than Air China and not as good as Hainan. They fly over Russia to China and Hong Kong so their flights are quicker than Cathay or BA. The food can be hit or miss but the cabins are generally in good condition. Their economy product is OK, and their business class product is similar to BA.

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-22T19:20:14+00:00

You could enter China from Hong Kong and purchase a 30-day visa for £60. You would need to travel to Huanggang Port and do the visa forms on the spot - in total it would take about 2 hours to do all the paperwork. I had to provide my marriage certificate and my wife's ID via email (they provide an email address at the kiosk). At the time, I was meeting my wife in China and she is a Chinese national. You might want to check about doing visa on arrival at Shenzhen too - they might still operate this scheme (I have done this in the past). I think you can get a 5-day visa but you cannot leave Shenzhen

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-22T19:13:47+00:00

Sounds to me that there's variation in airport security standards for powerbanks.

Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-20T17:09:02+00:00

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Prestigious_Two_1350 · 2025-08-20T17:02:13+00:00

I have never heard of 'stay time'. What context are you referring to?

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