The JSPrice Perception

Cristiano Ronaldo is a big hit in Saudi Arabia (Image: ZAWYA) If I were to summarise 2023 in a few words, on a personal level, I can describe the year as being very busy, ploughing through a never-ending to-do list with little sparks of fun in between. Somewhat most poignantly, I feel I have a clearer sense of what I want (and need) to do over the coming months. However, I also feel that I haven't moved forward as much as I would have liked, leaving this year as I started it. That being said, I sense a very productive and constructive 2024. When it comes to more global affairs, I suppose scenarios are pretty similar across the scale. Countries who were in conflict in January remain in that state to this day, world average temperatures continue to concern experts, and oppression and poverty in many nations show no signs of heading to the right direction. But the lack of progression this year could open the door to potential for significant and intriguing changes over the coming 12 m

Harry and Meghan at the Invictus Games earlier this year (Image: Us Weekly) I couldn't help but roll my eyes the other weekend while flicking through The Sunday Times. Traditionally shying away from tabloid-style celebrity gossip, it dedicated more than half a page wondering what happened to Meghan Markle , the Duchess of Sussex. Usually, it is a story I would forget quickly after reading, but since then, and bolstered by a certain book, it had suddenly been difficult to ignore the fact she has been forced to the front and centre of the news agenda once more. The past twelve months has been quite the rollercoaster for the actress-turned-royal-turned- possible-actress-again . The year started with the ripple effects of the hugely successful Netflix documentary series  about the recent journey of her and her husband, Prince Harry, and then the publication of Harry's autobiography in January, bought by millions within days of release. Both of which ruffled the feathers of any roy