In a captivating turn of events, Prince Harry has recently acquired two prestigious 2024 AUD Awards, while Meghan Markle has sought assistance from WME to secure complimentary VIP seats for an upcoming grand gala.
Notably, the spare AUD has gained recognition as one of the inaugural APA Choice awardees after being overlooked by the Grammys. The Audi Publishers Association (APA) recently unveiled the finalists for the 2024 AUD Awards, a program celebrating excellence in audiobooks and spoken word entertainment across 27 competitive categories. The award ceremony is set to take place on March 4th in Los Angeles.
APA President Sha McManus extended congratulations to all finalists, emphasizing the art of human narration and the talent that breathes life into audiobooks. This year, the APA has taken steps to promote inclusivity and diversity by rebranding categories as Best Fiction Narrator and Best Non-Fiction Narrator.
Notable works among the APA Choice honorees include titles such as "Fourth Wing Never Finished," "Spare: The Covenant of Water," and "The Woman in Me." While the ceremony aims to recognize captivating audiobooks, Prince Harry's involvement in purchasing awards has sparked controversy, especially in light of the African Park Sc--dal, risking the awards being remembered for the wrong reasons.
Despite the controversy, WME, the agency representing Harry, appears committed to reshaping public perceptions. The narrative portrays Harry as a multi-faceted figure, including being an exceptional writer, aviator, discrimination-relations healer, social justice warrior, and environmentalist, with hints of a potential Nobel Prize in his future. Critics, however, argue that Harry's acquisition of awards risks overshadowing genuine accomplishments.
Amid the evolving narrative, Meghan Markle is reportedly gearing up to address past missteps by penning her own memoir. Speculations suggest that WME is diligently working to secure VIP seats for her at the upcoming gala, positioning her presence as an endeavor to redefine the narrative and shape public perception of both her and Harry. This strategic move follows a stark warning against putting Prince Harry's sister-in-law, Katherine, Princess of Wales, in the firing line amid rumors of Meghan's bombshell memoir.
The potential memoir is anticipated to shed light on Meghan's time as a working royal, providing her own version of events. Paul Burl, Princess Diana's former butler, suggests that the Royal Family should brace for the impact of Meghan's memoir, predicting that it could further damage the royals and rock them even more. Burl criticizes Harry for past comments about Princess Kate, stating that if Meghan proceeds with her memoir, it is likely to delve into a seemingly fractured relationship with Catherine, with one explosive revelation in particular about a purported incident before Meghan married Harry.
