Rachel Burchfield

Rachel Burchfield is an American journalist who writes about royal news and gossip. She has a history of making false or exaggerated claims about the British monarchy, often based on unreliable sources. She may have a bias against Princess Kate and Prince William, or she may be trying to create drama for her readers.

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The article is biased in favor of Prince William and against Princess Kate. It portrays her as a neglectful mother who chose to stay behind while her children started school without their father by their side.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any conflicts of interest or financial ties between the author and the sources. However, it relies on a new biography by Robert Hardman that may have its own agenda.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that both Prince William and Meghan Markle were asked to stay behind during the mourning period of Queen Elizabeth, while also saying that Kate chose to stay behind for her children's first day of school.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article uses deceptive language to make Prince William look more sympathetic than Princess Kate. For example, it says that stress is a 'cornucopia' for the family, implying that they are overwhelmed and needy of sympathy.

Recent Articles

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Matty Healy of The 1975 Announces Engagement to Model Gabbriette Bechtel: A Long-Awaited Connection

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Matty Healy of The 1975 and model Gabbriette Bechtel announce their engagement, confirmed by Healy's mother on ITV's Loose Women. The couple had been trying to meet for four years before connecting. Bechtel is a model who has worked with major brands and was the lead singer of Nasty Cherry, a group formed by Charli XCX. Healy custom-made a black diamond engagement ring for Bechtel.
Kate Middleton Undergoes Planned Abdominal Surgery at London Clinic, Prince William Pauses Royal Duties to Support Her Recovery

Kate Middleton Undergoes Planned Abdominal Surgery at London Clinic, Prince William Pauses Royal Duties to Support Her Recovery

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 Kate Middleton is in the hospital for a planned abdominal surgery and will remain there for up to two weeks before returning home. Prince William has paused his royal duties during this time, with Kate being his top priority.