Palace Intrigue: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and the Royal Family

Palace Intrigue: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and the Royal Family

A daily news podcast about the Royal Family. What's new with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton,, King Charles, Prince William, Prince Andrew and the rest of the British Royal Family. Even Prince Andrew. It's like season 17 of The Crown in real time.

Meghan Markle's Return Amid Thomas Markle Scandal as As Ever Hits Trouble and Archewell Executive Quits
Palace Intrigue: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and the Royal Family
Meghan Markle's Return Amid Thomas Markle Scandal as As Ever Hits Trouble and Archewell Executive Quits

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Nov. 6, 2026

Meghan Markle's Return Amid Thomas Markle Scandal as As Ever Hits Trouble and Archewell Executive Quits

Meghan Markle prepares for her first public appearance since disturbing allegations involving her estranged father, Thomas Markle Senior, emerged. Prince Harry and Meghan are also reportedly planning their first Christmas in Britain since 2018, but without King Charles and the Royal Family at Sandringham. Meanwhile, Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand faces trademark setbacks in Brazil, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand. Archewell Productions loses a senior executive, and an insider warns that Me
Nov. 5, 2026

King Charles Refuses Slavery Apology as Royal Expert Calls Him “Weak”

King Charles has expressed profound personal sorrow over Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, but stopped short of delivering the formal apology sought by campaigners. Addressing Commonwealth leaders in Antigua, the King described slavery as a shameful chapter of history that filled him with horror. He also highlighted the Royal Navy's role in suppressing the slave trade and called for practical cooperation to address historical injustices. Meanwhile, Charles and Queen Camill
Nov. 5, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Summoned to Court in $1 Million Royal Money Mystery

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing a potentially explosive return to public scrutiny after being summoned to give evidence in a High Court fraud trial in December. The former Duke of York is expected to face questions about disputed payments, including approximately $1 million transferred to him by a Turkish businesswoman who alleges she was misled by her financial adviser. Andrew is not accused of wrongdoing in the case, and the money was subsequently repaid. The court appearance could mark
Nov. 4, 2026

King Charles and the Umbrella. his horse, and running into Idris Elba

King Charles's soaking during a military parade in Antigua has become a royal talking point, with a lip reader claiming the monarch repeatedly demanded to know where his umbrella had gone. As Queen Camilla found shelter, Charles was left standing in the Caribbean rain, apparently growing frustrated with his aides. But the King soon recovered his sense of humor, joking that he was growing watercress on his clothes. Royal commentator Phil Dampier says Camilla remains Charles's greatest source of
Nov. 4, 2026

Harry and Meghan’s Money Troubles?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly abandoned their search for a multimillion-dollar British home and moved into a separate property on a wealthy friend's Cotswolds estate. Meanwhile, RadarOnline claims the Sussexes are cutting staff as their spending puts pressure on their finances. Anonymous sources describe their lifestyle as unsustainable, although the couple have not publicly confirmed the alleged financial difficulties. Harry is also reportedly blaming Queen Camilla for preven
Nov. 3, 2026

Meghan Markle Reportedly Wants Out of Britain as Harry Fears Marriage Rift and MasterChef Backlash Grows

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly at odds over their future in Britain, with anonymous sources claiming Meghan wants to spend more time in California while Harry hopes to rebuild their lives in the United Kingdom. Closer reports that the couple may spend Thanksgiving and Christmas in the United States with Archie, Lilibet and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland. Sources claim Harry fears Meghan could decide not to return permanently, although the couple have not publicly confirmed any di