
PacifiCorp Court Win Could Save Utility Billions in Wildfire Damages
Berkshire Hathaway's electric utility, PacifiCorp, has secured a court victory that could reduce its liability for wildfire damages by $1 billion or more.
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Berkshire Hathaway's electric utility, PacifiCorp, has secured a court victory that could reduce its liability for wildfire damages by $1 billion or more.
A judge has reportedly ruled that Berkshire's brokerage must face a commission lawsuit, even after a settlement was reached.
PacifiCorp, a utility owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has secured a favorable court ruling that could significantly reduce its liability for wildfire damages in Oregon.
Berkshire Hathaway experienced its longest losing streak in over seven years, prompting comments from Warren Buffett assuring that the company's operations would remain unchanged.
Berkshire Hathaway is reportedly sounding out the market for a potential yen bond sale, following its recent deal with Tokio Marine.

Warren Buffett, at 95, confirmed he remains actively involved in making investment decisions at Berkshire Hathaway, still picking stocks and fielding offers from his office five days a week, though he will not make any investment that Greg Abel believes is wrong. He also mentioned a new, albeit small, acquisition.
An article explores the question of whether legendary investor Warren Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway, holds an investment in e-commerce giant Amazon.
Reports indicate a specific stock that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is actively acquiring, drawing attention from investors.
A significant portion, 20.4%, of Berkshire Hathaway's $306 billion portfolio is reportedly invested in three specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks.
Berkshire Hathaway has finalized its $1.8 billion investment to acquire a 2.49% strategic stake in Japan’s non-life insurer Tokio Marine, marking a significant new venture in the Japanese market for Warren Buffett’s conglomerate.
Berkshire Hathaway is set to acquire a $1.8 billion stake in Japan's Tokio Marine, marking a significant investment in the Japanese insurance sector.
Details emerge about the individual now overseeing Berkshire Hathaway's substantial $308 billion stock portfolio, surprising many.
An investor analyzes and compares Berkshire Hathaway and Pershing Square, revealing their preferred firm for long-term investment over the next decade.
Reports suggest that Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO has made decisions that appear to break from the long-standing investment philosophy and playbook established by Warren Buffett.

Chinese-owned agricultural giant Syngenta is set to construct a new £100 million bioscience research hub in Berkshire, UK, a move welcomed by the British government as a vote of confidence.

A definitive proxy statement filed by Berkshire Hathaway with the SEC provides an indication of the potential resumption of the company's share buyback program ahead of its annual shareholders meeting.
An article examines whether Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) is considered a 'get rich quick' stock by hedge funds, analyzing its investment potential.
A report highlights the substantial amount of money Berkshire Hathaway receives from its investment in Apple through dividends.
Domino's Pizza is highlighted as a 'dividend dynamo' backed by Berkshire Hathaway, recommended as a stock to buy.
New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has ended a 21-month streak previously maintained by Warren Buffett, marking a notable change in company practice.
Bill Ackman, a self-described 'Buffett devotee,' expresses his ambition for his $28 billion Pershing empire to become the 'modern-day' Berkshire Hathaway.
Questions are being raised about the current state of Berkshire Hathaway's stock, with investors and analysts examining its recent performance and future prospects.
The era of Greg Abel as the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has begun, with focus on buybacks and valuation, as he takes the reins from Warren Buffett.
A seasoned trader has issued a significant prediction regarding the future performance of Berkshire Hathaway's stock.

Greg Abel has made his initial significant moves as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, which analysts view as positive signals though unlikely to materially alter their outlook for the shares.
Berkshire Hathaway is once again buying back its own stock, a move that often signals confidence from the company's management in its valuation.
Berkshire Hathaway is once again buying back its own stock, a move that often signals confidence from the company's management.
An analysis explores the reasons behind Berkshire Hathaway's decision to repurchase its own stock once more.
Berkshire Hathaway is reportedly buying back its own stock again, prompting analysis into the reasons behind this financial move.
Why Berkshire Is Buying Its Stock Again WSJ
Why Berkshire Is Buying Its Stock Again WSJ
Berkshire Hathaway is reportedly sitting on over $819 million in gains from its Google investment, but the company's new leadership has not publicly addressed these holdings.
Berkshire Hathaway has resumed its share buybacks, and its CEO has expressed support for Kraft's decision to pause its split.
Greg Abel, the designated successor to Warren Buffett, has purchased $15 million worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock, reinforcing his position of leadership within the company.
Berkshire Hathaway executive Greg Abel has pledged to use his entire compensation to purchase shares of the company's stock.
Berkshire Hathaway announces it has no immediate plans for its stake in Kraft Heinz after a proposed split was halted.
Warren Buffett's successor, Greg Abel, has reportedly spent his entire $15 million salary on Berkshire Hathaway stock and plans to continue this practice annually.
Following Warren Buffett's exit, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO notably excluded Bank of America and Chevron from the letter to shareholders.
Berkshire Hathaway's annual letter highlighted a weaker performance for Pilot in 2025.
Berkshire Hathaway's shares experienced a decline following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings report and a letter from Greg Abel.

Some had hoped for more aggressive signals on capital deployment given the company's swelling cash balance.
Discussion centers on whether Greg Abel can sustain Berkshire Hathaway's dynamic energy and growth after he takes over from Warren Buffett.

Berkshire Hathaway's new chief remains committed to dealmaking, while other financial news includes Victory Capital outbidding Nelson Peltz and investors chasing asset-heavy stocks.
An earnings preview offers insights into Berkshire Hathaway's financial performance expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting Warren Buffett's potential finale and Greg Abel's debut.

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has released his first shareholder letter, stating that he will maintain the company's long-standing operational approach established under Warren Buffett's leadership.
Warren Buffett built his fortune through long-term investing at his firm, Berkshire Hathaway. Johannes EISELE / AFP via Getty Images Warren Buffett held tight to the purse strings in his final…
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO acknowledges the challenge of succeeding Warren Buffett, stating his commitment to making the company even stronger under his leadership.

In his first report as C.E.O., Gregory Abel, stuck to a straight commentary rather than Warren Buffett’s folksy tone. The lower earnings were largely driven by declines in the insurance business.

Warren Buffett's successor, Greg Abel, has published his inaugural letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, marking a significant event for the company.
Berkshire Hathaway announced a 30% year-over-year increase in its Q4 operating earnings, with the company's cash reserves swelling to a record $373.3 billion.
Berkshire Hathaway is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings, marking the final quarter under Warren Buffett's full leadership.
A top stock held by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reportedly provided investors with substantial returns, amounting to 29 billion reasons to cheer.

Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is set to face his first significant challenge as Warren Buffett's successor, with Wall Street closely watching his approach to a specific company issue.
An article analyzes how Berkshire Hathaway continues to outperform the market, providing insights into its strategies and future prospects.
Prior to retirement, Warren Buffett reportedly divested 77% of Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Amazon and initiated a new position in a prominent digital media company.
Berkshire Hathaway is on track to establish a new number one holding, potentially surpassing Apple, following Warren Buffett's retirement.
Warren Buffett stated that federal taxes, including Social Security, would be fully covered if 800 companies paid the IRS at the same rate as Berkshire Hathaway.
Berkshire Hathaway's utility subsidiary, PacifiCorp, is set to pay a $575 million settlement to the U.S. government for wildfire-related claims.
This article discusses the phenomenon of seller's remorse among investors, including billionaires, and offers strategies for deciding when to repurchase a stock or asset.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen GameStop GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen channeled Warren Buffett in a fiery post titled "The Hollow Men" on X. He took aim at directors, executives, and managers who collect big money and shirk responsibility. Michael Burry said Cohen has "rougher edges than Buffett," but he's "more modern in approach." Ryan Cohen seems to be doing his best Warren Buffett impression, just like Michael Burry suggested. The billionaire GameStop CEO and Chewy cofounder channeled the legendary investor in a lengthy X post titled "The Hollow Men" on Wednesday. Cohen railed against a "new, parasitic class of corporate bureaucrat: The Risk-Free Insider." He lambasted independent directors who don't dare rock the boat and risk losing their cushy, well-paid jobs. He berated corporate bosses who balk at tying their fortunes to their company's success — they collect big bonuses if its stock price rises, and receive huge payouts if they tank the business and leave. He also chastised managers who avoid accountability by hiring expensive consultants to blame if things don't work out. Cohen labeled those three groups the "hollow men of the boardroom" who "wear the right suits" and "say the right buzzwords" but have little skin in the game. Risking your own bottom line is the "only thing that keeps a business honest," Cohen wrote. He called for a return to an "owner's mentality," where bosses treat shareholders' money as if it were their own. He warned that failure to change would mean "iconic American franchises hollowed out by fees, managed for the benefit of the Insiders, while the true owners — the shareholders — are left holding the bag." Ryan has rougher edges than Buffett, but that just makes him more modern in approach. https://t.co/p0R06M2Ojr — Cassandra Unchained (@michaeljburry) February 18, 2026 Burry shared Cohen's post and wrote: "Ryan has rougher edges than Buffett, but that just makes him more modern in approach." The investor-turned-writer of "The Big Short" fame and GameStop shareholder has been touting the opportunity for Cohen to transform GameStop through acquisitions, drawing parallels to how Buffett reshaped Berkshire Hathaway from a failing textile mill into a $1 trillion conglomerate over six decades. Following Buffett's lead Buffett, who recently stepped down as Berkshire's CEO, has frequently taken aim at crony directors, overpaid executives, and costly consultants. In his shareholder letter for 2019, he bemoaned that many independent directors don't spend a penny of their own money on shares of the companies they're overseeing — and high fees heavily incentivize them to be compliant in the hope of landing additional, lucrative board seats. "When seeking directors, CEOs don't look for pit bulls," Buffett wrote. "It's the cocker spaniel that gets taken home." Buffett joked that he was the "Typhoid Mary of compensation committees," as he'd only ever been appointed to one despite sitting on 18 different boards up to that point. Time and again, Buffett has espoused an owner's mentality, underpinned by having more than 99% of his net worth in Berkshire stock. "We want to make money only when our partners do and in exactly the same proportion," he and the late Charlie Munger wrote in their "Owner's Manual" for Berkshire shareholders. "Moreover, when I do something dumb, I want you to be able to derive some solace from the fact that my financial suffering is proportional to yours," Buffett added. Cohen has diverged from Buffett's playbook in some ways, such as buying bitcoin for GameStop last year, and recently agreeing a compensation package worth tens of billions if he hits certain market-value and profit milestones. But he's also refused a salary as GameStop CEO, built a roughly 9% stake in the video-game retailer, urged frugality across the business, and even modeled its investor-relations website on Berkshire's homepage. Cohen's tirade against the "Risk-Free Insider" is certainly rooted in Buffett's philosophy too, even if he's harsher in his wording as Burry said. Read the original article on Business Insider

Former prince arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Photographs of unmarked police cars and plainclothes officers at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate just after 8am were published on Thursday. A statement from Thames Valley police said: “We have today (19/2) arrested a man in his 60s from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. Continue reading...

Recent 13F filings show notable investment moves by prominent hedge fund managers, including Druckenmiller's interest in Brazil, Tepper's liking for EWY, and Berkshire Hathaway's new stake in The New York Times.
Berkshire's new CEO has sold DaVita stocks, prompting investors to consider whether they should follow suit.
Warren Buffett's investment conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, has sold $1.7 billion worth of yen bonds. This move reflects the firm's strategic adjustments in its investment portfolio.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired 5 million shares of UnitedHealth, an investment made as the stock experienced a downturn, potentially boosted by a $13 billion Medicare development.
Berkshire-owned utility PacifiCorp has secured a legal ruling that could significantly reduce its liability for damages from Oregon wildfires.

Despite no longer being CEO, Warren Buffett continues to go into the office daily at Berkshire Hathaway, prompting discussion among work experts on how to manage dynamics when a former boss reports to you.

Legendary investor Warren Buffett admitted that selling Apple shares prematurely was one of the biggest mistakes of his career, a decision that cost Berkshire Hathaway billions of dollars in potential gains. He previously stated he would consider buying more, though not in the current market conditions, with Apple remaining Berkshire Hathaway's largest holding.
Jim Cramer recommended holding onto Berkshire Hathaway stock for at least a year, implying confidence in its performance over that period.
An analysis questions whether Walmart (WMT) is considered the best stock to buy in 2026, referencing Bill Gates' investment perspective.

Shares of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway have continued their longest losing streak since December 2018, falling for a seventh consecutive day. This ongoing decline marks a significant period of losses for the company's stock.
Berkshire Hathaway has made a substantial investment in Tokio Marine, a lesser-known insurance company, prompting market speculation on the stock's potential.
YieldMax Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) that are tied to companies like Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft are reported to carry a hidden 'Vix Risk' that many holders may not be aware of.
Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's designated successor at Berkshire Hathaway, has allocated $64 billion of the company's assets into three prominent artificial intelligence stocks.
As Berkshire Hathaway continues to hoard cash, an indicator suggests that Americans with stock investments might be 'playing with fire,' prompting warnings about market conditions.
Greg Abel, a key figure at Berkshire Hathaway, has implemented a strategy reminiscent of Warren Buffett's, which is seen as positive news for the company's stock performance.
Berkshire Hathaway reportedly received a $2 billion windfall from Iran oil, highlighting the benefits of holding energy stocks in retirement accounts, according to a MarketWatch report.
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel is starting to put his stamp on the corporate giant. Brendan McDermid/REUTERS Warren Buffett's successor as Berkshire Hathaway CEO just shared the details of his…
UBS has lowered its price target for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) after the company reported softer-than-expected quarterly results.
A new report highlights the substantial amount of money Berkshire Hathaway receives from its investment in Moody's through dividends.
A new report highlights the significant amount of money Berkshire Hathaway receives from its investment in Coca-Cola through dividends.
Greg Abel, the likely successor to Warren Buffett, has reportedly sent a powerful new signal to Berkshire Hathaway investors, indicating potential shifts or strategies within the company.
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel is reportedly increasing his holdings in a specific stock within his personal investment accounts, drawing investor attention.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is reportedly loading up on two exciting stocks, adding to previous recommendations for specific stocks to buy in March.
This report details the substantial dividend earnings Berkshire Hathaway received from its investments in Coca-Cola and American Express during 2025.
Berkshire Hathaway is actively buying back its own stock, a move that analysts are highlighting as a significant positive signal for investors to monitor.
An analysis suggests that for SpaceX to justify a $1.5 trillion market capitalization after its IPO, it would need to achieve earnings surpassing those of Berkshire Hathaway, which is deemed unlikely.
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel, has publicly stated that one of the company's long-term investments is 'well short of adequate,' prompting questions about its future and potential impact on investors.

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel, generated some significant headlines during a roughly half-hour live interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box."

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel announces his intention to invest all of his after-tax compensation into company shares for the duration of his leadership.
Why Berkshire Is Buying Its Stock Again WSJ
Berkshire Hathaway is once again engaging in stock buybacks, raising questions about the company's strategy and market outlook.
Berkshire Hathaway is once again buying back its own stock, a move that often signals management believes the shares are undervalued.
Why Berkshire Is Buying Its Stock Again WSJ
Berkshire Hathaway is reportedly buying back its own stock again, indicating a strategic move by the company.
Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft’s decision to pause its split AP News
Warren Buffett's designated successor plans to invest his entire after-tax salary of $15 million into buying Berkshire Hathaway stock, signaling strong confidence in the company's future.

Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, revealed that he continues to speak with Warren Buffett almost daily, with Buffett remaining active as chairman.

Berkshire Hathaway has begun repurchasing its shares, and CEO Greg Abel has personally invested $15 million in the company's stock.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought 8 million shares of an energy stock in Q4 2025, with analysts predicting significant profits for 2026.
Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, with a trio of his favorite stocks making up a significant portion of the company's $320 billion portfolio.
An analysis suggests that Berkshire Hathaway stock could outperform in a period of rising geopolitical tensions.
S&P Global Ratings is reviewing Berkshire Hathaway-owned utility PacifiCorp for a potential downgrade to junk status, citing increased liabilities and costs associated with wildfires.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway invested nearly $1 billion late last year, increasing its ownership to almost 9.3% in a leading insurer.
Warren Buffett sipping a Cherry Coke. Reuters/Rick Wilking Greg Abel paid tribute to Warren Buffett by touting four of the investor's best stock picks. Berkshire's new CEO highlighted Apple,…
An article outlines two compelling reasons why investors might consider buying Berkshire Hathaway stock, suggesting strong investment potential.
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel has publicly expressed positive views on Japan's trading house shares.
Warren Buffett has reportedly sold stocks during his final quarter as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, raising questions for investors on whether to follow his lead.

Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing AP News
An article suggests using a specific ETF to earn dividends from investments in Berkshire Hathaway.

Berkshire Hathaway's Greg Abel released his first annual shareholder letter as chief executive.
Berkshire Hathaway reported a slip in its operating earnings, primarily attributed to a decline in its insurance segment's results.

Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Saturday.
An article alerts Berkshire Hathaway stock fans to mark February 28 on their calendars, indicating an upcoming significant event for the company.
An article speculates on whether GameStop could follow a similar trajectory to Berkshire Hathaway.
Berkshire Hathaway's utility, PacifiCorp, has been ordered to pay an additional $305 million in the latest Oregon wildfire verdict.
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel is expected to outline his strategic vision for the company's future in a post-Warren Buffett era.

The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire.
An 'unstoppable' Artificial Intelligence (AI) stock that Berkshire Hathaway purchased when Warren Buffett was still CEO is highlighted.

If 'Cash Is King', Berkshire Hathaway Leads The World The cash that companies hold is important for paying employees, funding operations, and as a measure of financial health. This chart, via Visual Capitalist's Boyan Girginov, shows the 50 companies with the largest cash holdings, using data from TradingView to highlight who is sitting on the largest war chests. This metric captures a company’s most liquid assets: cash plus short-term securities like T-bills that typically matu...

Paramount has cleared a 10-day waiting period after responding to a second request for information from the DOJ around its unsolicited offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. The company said today that the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act means “there is no statutory impediment in the U.S. to closing” the acquisition. […]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. CTR/ Star Max/ AP Images King Edward VIII rejected the crown in 1936 so he could marry a divorced American woman. In 1995, Diana sat down for a tell-all solo interview and talked about Charles' affair. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. For centuries, the British royal family has cultivated an image of duty and decorum. As public figures, they've also had their share of scandals. Forbidden romances, tabloid firestorms, and allegations of misconduct have rocked the House of Windsor over the years. Here's a look at some of the biggest scandals involving royal family members. King Edward VIII rejected the crown in 1936 so he could marry a divorced American woman. Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII. Len Putnam/AP Directly after his father died in 1936, Edward VIII took the throne. Less than a year later, he renounced it. That's because he had fallen hard for Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who'd already been divorced once and was working through her second. His proposal of marriage caused social and political uproar, since the Church of England technically forbade Edward from marrying someone who'd been divorced. Eventually, Edward was forced to abdicate. "I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King [...] without the help and support of the woman I love," he said in a radio address to the nation in December 1936. Edward and Simpson married in 1937 and stayed together until Edward's death in 1972. (And she wasn't the only commoner who married into royalty.) Princess Margaret fell in love with a married man. Captain Peter Townsend and Princess Margaret. AP Captain Peter Townsend was a Royal Air Force officer who served as an equerry — essentially an attendant to the royal family. He spent a great deal of time with Margaret, and before long, the two fell in love. The only problem was that he was married. Things got even more scandalous in 1953 when Townsend divorced his wife and proposed to Margaret, but the rules of the Church of England forbade such a marriage. (After all, Margaret's uncle Edward VIII had to relinquish the throne in order to marry a divorcee.) The relationship came to a heartbreaking close in 1955 when they called off the engagement. There was simply no way for Captain Townsend and Princess Margaret to have a happy ending. Her eventual marriage to a different man ended in a high-profile divorce. Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones. AP Not long after calling things off with Townsend, Margaret married photographer Anthony Armstrong Jones. It was the first royal wedding to ever be televised. A few years later, their union became a source of "growing public ridicule," The New York Times reported. They fought in public, Margaret took long vacations without her husband, and rumors swirled around her close friendship with a man 17 years her junior. In 1976, the couple announced their separation, and two years later, they were officially divorced. Margaret became the first royal to divorce since Henry VIII, who reigned way back in the 1500s. Princess Diana and an alleged lover were secretly recorded on the phone. Princess Diana and James Gilbey. Kimimasa Mayama/Reuters; David Jones/AP In 1992 — while then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana were still married — media outlets published the transcript of a conversation between Diana and an alleged lover named James Gilbey. In the conversation, Gilbey told Diana that he loved her and called her by the pet name "Squidgy" 53 times. That's how the scandal earned the memorable moniker "Squidgygate." Later, in an interview, Diana confirmed that the conversation was real, but denied that it was adulterous in nature. The same thing happened to Diana's husband, Charles. Camilla Parker Bowles and Prince Charles. Alistair Grant/AP Not long after Diana's leaked phone call, Charles, Queen Elizabeth's oldest son, had one of his own. An Australian magazine published the transcript of a call between Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles — a longtime married friend. The transcript all but confirmed what many rumors had postulated: That Charles and Camilla were romantically involved. In one of the more confounding parts of the conversation, the couple joked about Charles turning into a tampon in order to "live inside" Camilla's trousers. Later that year, Charles and Diana announced their separation. Then Diana gave a bombshell TV interview, and the marriage collapsed for good. Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1992. AP In 1995, Diana sat down for a tell-all solo interview with journalist Martin Bashir to talk about the immense pressures of public life and her struggles with self-harm, postpartum depression, and bulimia. She also revealed that she knew about Charles' affair with Camilla. ("There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded," she famously quipped.) And Diana even admitted that she'd been unfaithful to Charles, saying that she had been "in love" with James Hewitt, her riding instructor. The BBC interview itself has since come under scrutiny. An article in the Sunday Times in 2020 alleged that Bashir manipulated Diana into doing the interview by showing her brother, Charles Spencer, fake bank statements that purported to show the media had been paying royal associates for information about her. A 2021 inquiry concluded that Bashir acted in a "deceitful" way, and the BBC and Bashir apologized. A few weeks after the interview, the Queen herself urged her son and daughter-in-law to divorce, and the following year, they made it official. Charles and Camilla, on the other hand, wed in 2005 and are still together. Princess Anne divorced her husband and married a member of the royal staff. Mark Phillips and Princess Anne in 1976. AP Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, married Olympic equestrian Mark Phillips in 1973. The couple spent large swaths of time apart and didn't appear to be happy — People magazine described the marriage as a "joyless sham." Then, in spring 1989, a British newspaper obtained stolen copies of letters written to Anne by one of her equerries, a British naval officer named Timothy Laurence. Though the content of the letters wasn't made public, tabloids described them as "extremely intimate" and "too hot to handle." In 1992, Anne announced that she was divorcing Phillips, and that she planned to marry Laurence. The two have been together ever since. Paparazzi caught Sarah Ferguson in a compromising "toe-licking" incident. Sarah Ferguson. John Redman/AP Sarah Ferguson (popularly known as "Fergie") married Queen Elizabeth's son, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in 1986. Six years later, scandal erupted: Paparazzi photographers captured Fergie vacationing with an American financial advisor named John Bryan. In one photo — an image quickly plastered on the front page of The Sun — Bryan appeared to be licking Fergie's foot. Things didn't go very well after that. Fergie and Andrew separated in 1992, the same year as Charles and Diana, and divorced in 1996. Later, Fergie was accused of taking a $633,000 bribe. Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew on their wedding day in 1986. AP Fergie's marital drama didn't end after the divorce. In 2010, a News of the World journalist posed as a businessman and said he got Fergie to accept a £500,00 (about $633,000) bribe in exchange for access to her ex-husband, The Guardian reported. A video recording of their meeting was released to the media, and Fergie later apologized, saying she'd made a "serious lapse in judgment," Reuters reported. Prince Harry spent a day (yes, a single day) in rehab. The clinic where Prince Harry spent a single day in 2002. Sion Touhig/Getty Images After admitting to his father that he'd tried marijuana, a 17-year-old Prince Harry spent a day at the Featherstone Lodge rehabilitation center in London, The Telegraph reported. A statement from the royal family said Harry had agreed to visit the clinic "to learn about the possible consequences of starting to take cannabis." He was also photographed wearing a Nazi costume. Prince Harry's Nazi costume made headlines around the world. Adam Butler/AP In January 2005, British paper The Sun published a front-page photo of Harry wearing a Nazi armband, apparently at a costume party. The prince, who was 20 at the time, quickly released a statement of apology that read: "Prince Harry has apologised for any offence or embarrassment he has caused. He realises it was a poor choice of costume." In 2012, Harry got naked at a private party in Las Vegas, and someone leaked the photos to The Sun. Prince Harry in 2012. Sang Tan/AP The British tabloid published the naked photos of the prince in 2012, which were taken by another party-goer during a game of strip billiards in his hotel suite. According to an anonymous source who was in attendance, the prince's security team appeared to be aware that people were taking photos. "No one asked for our phones or anything about us when we arrived at the party," the source told The Sun. "It was obvious people were taking pictures." That same year, Closer Magazine published a photo of Kate Middleton sunbathing topless on its cover. Kate Middleton. WPA Pool/Getty Images At the time the pictures were taken, Prince William and Kate Middleton were staying in a private holiday home owned by the Queen's nephew, Viscount Linley. After the couple won a lawsuit against the company, Closer was ordered to pay $118,000 in damages to William and Kate in 2017. Meghan Markle walked herself down the aisle after her father was caught staging paparazzi photos in the lead-up to her wedding to Harry. Meghan Markle walks herself down the aisle. WPA Pool/Getty Images Thomas Markle's no-show at the royal wedding was thought to be due to his poor health, as he suffered a heart attack just days before Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in Windsor back in May 2018. However, in the year that followed, Thomas and the duchess appeared to have a strained relationship, with Thomas even speaking out against his daughter in several interviews with British tabloids. In 2011, Andrew resigned from his job because of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew. Sang Tan/AP Andrew served as the UK's trade envoy from 2001 through 2011, when he stepped down due to mounting criticism over some of his personal relationships, the BBC reported. Namely, he was close friends with American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This would not be the end of the matter, however. He stepped back from his royal duties altogether in 2019 after new allegations surfaced regarding his relationship with Epstein, culminating in a disastrous BBC interview. Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, then known as Virginia Roberts, along with Ghislaine Maxwell. This photo was included in an affidavit where Giuffre claimed Prince Andrew directed her to have sex with him. Florida Southern District Court Virginia Giuffre, pictured with Andrew above, accused Epstein of forcing her to have sex with the prince when she was just 17 years old in 2001. The allegations from a 2015 defamation case resurfaced in the media as the case became unsealed. Andrew denied the claims, and a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace "emphatically denied" the allegations in an August 2019 statement provided to Business Insider. Four days after a catastrophic interview with "BBC Newsnight" where he spoke about his friendship with Epstein, Andrew announced he would step down from his royal duties. Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. Giuffre died by suicide in 2025. Meghan Markle launched a lawsuit against British newspaper the Mail on Sunday after it published a private letter she wrote to her father. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial on November 11, 2018, in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage) Samir Hussein/WireImage Markle sued the publication over the misuse of private information, infringement of copyright, and breach of the Data Protection Act 2018 after it published excerpts from the letter earlier this year. She won the lawsuit in 2021. "I share this victory with each of you — because we all deserve justice and truth, and we all deserve better," Markle said in a statement. A judge later rejected the publisher's application for permission to appeal but said it can take the application to the Court of Appeals. The publisher, Associated Newspapers, said it would. After months of rumors, Harry and Markle announced they were taking a "step back" from royal life in 2020. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping back from their roles as senior royals. Star Max/AP The announcement said they "intend to step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen." They also wrote that they would split their time between North America and the UK. The royal communications office followed up with a statement of their own. "Discussions with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage," the Queen's statement read. "We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through." The couple carried out their last official royal engagement at the annual Commonwealth Day service in London in March 2020. They later bought a home in California. In March 2021, Markle and Harry gave a tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey about their rift with the royal family, revealing one bombshell after another. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in their interview with Oprah Winfrey. Getty Images The two-hour primetime special was full of stunning revelations. Markle told Winfrey that Kate Middleton made her cry the week of her wedding over a flower girl dress and not the other way around, as had been reported in tabloids. She also said members of the royal family had "concerns and conversations" about how dark Archie's skin would be before he was born, and The Firm told them that Archie wouldn't receive a title or security, breaking from protocol. She also opened up about having suicidal thoughts amid constant tabloid criticism and racism, and said a senior member of the royal institution wouldn't let her seek help. Harry revealed that his family cut him off financially in the first quarter of 2020, and that Charles stopped taking his phone calls before they announced they were stepping back from the royal family. He also said that it hurts that the royal family never acknowledged tabloids' racist treatment of Markle, and that none of the royal family members have reached out to apologize for the reasons he felt he had to leave. Following the interview, Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of the Queen. "The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," the statement read. "The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. "Harry, Meghan, and Archie will always be much loved family members." Before the interview aired, Buckingham Palace announced they were investigating claims that Markle bullied members of the royal staff — but no such investigations had been publicly made into Andrew's involvement with Epstein. Meghan Markle (second from right), Prince Harry (right), and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (back row, right) with royal family members on Christmas Day in 2017. Chris Jackson/Getty Images The Times of London reported that Markle bullied two senior staff members during her time with the royal family. Buckingham Palace released a statement days before Markle and Harry's tell-all interview, saying that they were "very concerned" about the allegations, and that their HR team was investigating the claims. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex denied the claims to The Times, saying that the allegations were intended to undermine Prince Harry and Markle's interview with Oprah, calling it a "calculated smear campaign." While the palace launched an investigation into allegations that Markle bullied royal staff, no such investigations were publicly made by the palace when Andrew faced scrutiny over his involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Royal biographers accused the palace of having double standards. Andrew was stripped of his royal patronages and military titles and faced a lawsuit as a private citizen instead of a royal. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attends a commemoration service at Manchester Cathedral marking the 100th anniversary since the start of the Battle of the Somme. July 1, 2016 in Manchester, England. Services are being held across Britain and the world to remember those who died in the Battle of the Somme which began 100 years ago on July 1st 1916. Armies of British and French soldiers fought against the German Empire leading to over one million lives being lost. Christopher Furlong - WPA Pool/Getty Images In August 2021, Virginia Giuffre filed a lawsuit against Andrew, accusing him of sexual assault. She alleged that Epstein forced her to have sex with Andrew in his New York mansion, in London, and on Epstein's private island in the US Virgin Islands in 2001 when she was 17. The day after US District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said the duke's motion to dismiss Giuffre's lawsuit was "denied in all respects," Buckingham Palace released a statement announcing that Andrew would no longer hold his royal patronages and military titles. "With The Queen's approval and agreement, The Duke of York's military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen," a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said in a statement sent to Business Insider in 2022. "The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen." In 2022, Andrew and Giuffre reached a settlement for an undisclosed amount. Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as police opened an investigation into his ties to Epstein. Police officers at the gates at Royal Lodge, the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Windsor, Berkshire. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is in police custody. Picture date: Thursday February 19, 2026. Jonathan Brady - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Andrew was arrested at his home in Sandringham, Norfolk, on February 19 and was released from police custody several hours later. An investigation is ongoing. The Justice Department's Epstein files revealed additional communications between Andrew and Epstein when the former prince was a UK trade envoy. Police conducted searches of his Sandringham home and at his former home in Windsor, Berkshire. "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office," Charles said in a statement. "What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities." The king's statement continued: "In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all." Read the original article on Business Insider
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