Press Preview: Friday’s front pages
We preview Friday’s papers with broadcaster and political commentator, Salma Shah and columnist and broadcaster, Steve Richards.
Daily Mirror
Prince Harry has claimed Prince William knocked him to the ground in a row and has admitted to using cocaine in his new memoir, reports the Daily Mirror.
Daily Mail
“Oh spare us,” reads the headline on the Daily Mail’s front page, which leads with the “jaw-dropping” claims made by Prince Harry in leaked copies of his new memoir.
The Guardian
On the front page of The Guardian is a story about the reaction to Rishi Sunak’s anti-strike legislation, and another about Prince Harry’s claims that he was attacked by Prince William in a row about the Duchess of Sussex.
i
The UK monarchy is facing its worst crisis for 30 years following the accidental early release of Prince Harry’s memoir, reports the i.
The Times
The Times splashes with “the most devastating royal revelations for more than a decade” after Prince Harry’s book was accidentally released.
The Daily Telegraph
The Duke of Sussex has claimed that he and Prince William “begged” the King not to marry Camilla Parker Bowles in his new bombshell memoir, writes The Daily Telegraph.
The Sun
Prince Harry has confessed to taking cocaine several times in his new memoir, reports The Sun.
Daily Express
According to the Daily Express, claims have been made that Prince Harry now has no chance of reconciliation with his family after his latest slew of “unforgivable” accusations.
The Independent
Prince Harry has claimed he was attacked by Prince William in a furious row over the Duchess of Sussex, writes The Independent.
Daily Star
The Daily Star’s front page leads with claims made in Prince Harry’s new book that he was knocked to the floor by his brother, Prince William, and lost his virginity to an older woman in a field.
Financial Times
The government has announced new anti-strike legislation to enforce minimum levels of service in eight sectors, including the NHS, reports the Financial Times.
