Are the Royals actually trying to bring Meghan Markle back into the fold?

0:03 Caloroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome through Pallace Intrigue. I'm your host, Mark Francis. In the Daily Mail, Richard Eden writes, call me paranoid, but I sense an establishment conspiracy to bring Harry and Meghan back into the royal fold. This is why it can't happen. Eden explains he was Britain's favorite newsreader, managing to combine gravitas with the lightness of touch, so when Sir Trevat MacDonald talks, he does so with authority. The retired ITV news at ten Star's decision to speak out this week over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's self imposed exile in America has therefore provoked much comment.

0:48 It's a great shame the Prince Harry is no longer part of the working monarchy, he declared. We cannot afford to lose someone so young, so full of energy, and so imbued with the charitable instincts that are at the core of ourt royal family. Speaking to Saga magazine, Sir Trevor eighty five added of Harry, having met him three or four times over the years, I found him unfailingly friendly, honest and genuine. I was struck by the similarity to his mother, the late Princess Diana. Meghan could have brought a new dimention to the monarchy. She was never given a chance to prove herself. Call me paranoid if you wish, but I do sense something of a conspiracy among certain parts of our establishment to bring about her return of Harry and Meghan to the royal fold. Much as I respect Sir Trevor, he is wrong to say Meghan was never given a chance to prove herself. Queen Elizabeth and the rest of her family rolled out the red carpet for the American actress. The truth, Sir Trevor, is that Meghan had every chance to prove herself in the royal family, but chose to reject the opportunity and instead seek her fortune back in America. There is no reason why those she and Harry have hurt and insulted, such as Prince William and Catherine, should be forced to welcome the Sussexes back in. The Guardians to Heritage observes. Harry and Meghan would have made an amazing Aught's VH one reality show, full of bitious signs to camera and gratuitous sound effects.

2:09 There was an unignorable trashiness at its core, an opportunistic desperation for attention that couldn't be quenched had they been smarter about drip releasing their grievances rather than unleashing them all at once, Harry and Meghan may well have run for years. The thirsty part of Meghan still exists. It's evident in the Vanity Fair story about her going to a publisher to pitch a book about divorce despite not actually being divorced yet, and it's evident in her decision to rebrand herself in With Love Meghan. The problem is that nobody wants to see Meghan making decorative Lady Bird Christini with Mindy Kayling. With Love Meghan is the sort of gormless lifestyle filler that, had it been made by the BBC, would be used to bulk out episodes of Saturday Kitchen. There is a version of Meghan that people want to see on screen, but it isn't the joylessly joy filled rictus version With Love Meghan. No, they were to see the furious, righteous Meghan from Harry and Meghan.

3:00 In other words, what they want is a proper Megan reality show. Amanda Patel took a look at some of the tweet aspects of Meghan's persona. Writing in the mail, Patel observes, with her new breathless schoolgirl voice, where did that come from? And the smell of freshly baked triple layered honey lemon drizzled cake wafting from the TV screen. I half expected bamb be surrounded by fluttering blue butterflies to appear in the garden of the multimillion dollar mansion she borrowed for the show Picture Perfect. Megs starts episode one in a pure white designer beekeeper's suit, and we're told that when dealing with bees, the biggest thing is keeping a low tone, talking out bee voice. Local beekeeper Brandon informs her that bees were around long before dinosaurs, to which Megs gushes, no, that's amazing, before adding good hives, good vibes. When you burn a beeswax candle, you actually purify the air, says the beekeeper. How's that for full circle? Amazing, says Megs. Amazing, he replies, and then they hug Palace intriguer a right back. While Megan Sussex was being ripped for being fake, Kate's pr machine was sure to remind us just how normal Catherine, the Wonderful Princess of Wales is.

4:14 We learned Catherine is said to be using a little known WhatsApp group to stay connected with normal people as part of her ongoing efforts to ensure a balanced upbringing for her children. The revelation came from Elissa Anderson, former Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth Sakon, who shared the insight on Prince George How to Make a Monarch, a new Channel five documentary exploring the young Royal's future. Apparently, Catherine has a WhatsApp group where she communicates with other parents, so it's very much quite a normal upbringing, Anderson explained. Zara and Tyndall has officially joined a British luxury brand, Fairfax and Favor, as a brand ambassador, further cementing her reputation as a style icon within the equestrian and fashion worlds.

4:55 The appointment comes as no surprise given Zara's long standing affinity for the label, which is when now for its high quality leather footwear, bags and accessories. Expressing her excitement over the partnership, Zara stated, I am delighted to become an official ambassador for Fairfax and Favor. I have always liked how they managed to combine timeless elegance with the craftsmanship and practicality in their products. This, along with their versatile and stylish designs, makes it the perfect brand for a rural lifestyle, whether that's for the casual day to day or smarter look when I'm attending events. A cute story buried in the megan of it all. Last week, there was a touching moment between a member of the King's Guard and an eight year old blind boy, who has captivated social media with a heartwarming video of the exchange, quickly going viral. The footage, widely shared on x and TikTok, shows young a mean approaching a King's Guard soldier guided by a voice off camera carrying his white cane. The boy enthusiastically salutes by stomping his foot on the ground in a rare and moving gesture. The soldier responds in kind, stamping his foot in return and acknowledging the child salute.

6:01 A man, clearly delighted poses for a photo on an archway before cheerfully telling the guard have a good day and walking away. Comments poured in from touched users, with one writing dear little Chap, thank you. Soldier Amin's family frequently shares clips of his adventures in London on his TikTok page, including previous interactions with the King's guard. While the regiment is known for its unshakable discipline, this is not the first time a guard has broken protocol in response to a heartfelt moment with a member of the public. The Express reminded us on an occasion in twenty twenty three when a guard was seen moving closer to an elderly military veteran so she could touch his horse and take a picture. The King has welcomed a new four legged companion into his life, a Legotto Romagnolo poppy named Snuff.

6:46 Charles is said to be utterly smitten with a young spaniel, marking his first time owning a dog in more than two decades. The last King Nine to share the King's affection was Tigger, a Jack Russell terrier gifted to him in nineteen eighty four who remained by his side until passing in two thousand two. A royal source told the Son Charles is besotted with this puppy. He hasn't had one since tigger. The breed is a truffle hunter. Charles enjoys much from foraging, so they have a lot in common. Snuff's arrival follows another recent addition to the Royal Kennels. Queen car millis new rescue puppy Moley, adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The eight week old pup joins the Royal household after the Queen's beloved Jack Russell Beth passed away in November. Speaking to a guide dog owner in Cambridge last week, the Queen remarked, you may well ask a bit of everything. It's a rescue dog. It's called Moley. It looks just like a mole. Snuff is understood to have been a private gift to the King, with no formal connection to the monarch's forthcoming visit to Ravana in northern Italy, the historical home of the Legotto Romannola breed, But given charles well documented love of nature and country pursuits, it seems the King and his new companion will be perfectly suited. Yeah, but to email us addresses the Palace intrig at gmail dot com. Please followus on Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice and leave us a review of five stars. If you joining the show, don't forget. We have a new series out from Calaogo Shark Media. It's called Waite Smoke The Path to a New Pope, a very timely and historical look back at the people election process. Very cool show. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts. Wait Smoke. I'm Mark Francis my thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace

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