Beard-Gate: Are Prince William and Prince Harry fighting over beards too?

0:00 Ah Calorogus Shark Media, Hello and welcome through Palace Intry Gay I'm your host, Mark Francis. It looks like Prince William's new beard has sparked more drama than a royal wedding seating chart. The Prince of Wales recently debuted some stylish stubble in the video with Princess Kate congratulating Team GB on their Olympic performance. But what should have been a simple nice beard will has turned into a full on royal controversy. Apparently not everyone is thrilled with William's new facial hair. On Wilson, a former columnists for The London Evening Standard, has accused the Prince of trying to be the David Beckham of the family with his trendy new look. Wilson wasn't shy about his disapproval, suggesting that royals should only grow beards while serving in the navy and that William's attempt at being fashionable gives off all the wrong signals. Even compared William's new beard to those supported by David Beckham and wait for it, snoop Dog. Wilson went on to say that the should be above fashion and William's beard is apparently just too trendy for the royal family. Please shave it off, he pleaded, as if William's facial hair is the last straw holding the monarchy together. This is the first time facial hair has caused a royal ruckus. According to Prince Harry's memoir Spare, William was forced to shave his beard before his own wedding in twenty eleven. Are all enforced by royal protocol, but in a plot twist that could have been pulled straight from a soap opera, Queen Elizabeth allowed Harry to keep his beard for his wedding in twenty eighteen. This apparently didn't set well with William, who

1:30 couldn't understand why Harry got to keep his perk while he had to go clean shaven. In Spare, Harry said, after we'd come back from the assignment with Special Forces, William was sporting a full beard and someone told him to be a good boy, run along and shave it. He hated the idea of me enjoying a perk he had been denied. Will Kate's sister Pepper get a title when William eventually ascends the throne, Pepper first to grabbed the world's attention of the royal wedding, serving his Kate's maid of honor and nearly stealing the show. Since then, she's remained a regular presence in royal circles, often seeing alongside Kate and the kids, strengthening her image as a beloved part of the family. Most recently, Pepper accompanied Kate and Princess Charlotte to Wimbledon, showing once again the title on she shares with her sister. As Kate continues to recover privately from an undisclosed form of cancer, Pepper has been stepping up to help alongside the rest of the Middleton family.

2:19 It's clear that these sisters are as close as ever, so this bond translates into a title for Pepper in the future. According to royal experts, it's unlikely. As Hello Magazine pointed out, it would be unprecedented for Pepper to receive a title simply because her sister is Queen Consort. Royal historian Kate Williams echoed this sentiment, suggesting that while Pepper might not get a formal title, she could still play an important role in Kate's life when she becomes Queen. One possibility is that Pepper could follow in the footsteps of Queen Camilla's sister, Annabelle Elliott and become a lady in attendance or a companion. These roles are more about being a trusted support system than holding an official title. As Elsa Anderson, a former communications secretary to Queen Elizabeth, putt it, it's actually quite nice to have somebody you've known and trusted to be by your side in those big events. Indeed, Camilla relied on her sister during King Charles's coronation in twenty twenty three, even though annabel wasn't an official companion. The same could happen with Kate and Pepper, with Pipper playing a key supportive role in her sister's royal life title or not. In the end, Pepper might not get a fancy new title, but she's already secured a special place in the royal inner circle, and for the Middleton sisters, that seems to be more than enough.

3:31 Renee Smith, founder and director of The Atticism, told The Express about a four point plan. Harry and Meghan should adopt. The advice focus on new content, to collaborate with experts, engage with stakeholders and to personal narratives with context. If Meghan's personal story is shared, it should be done generally and clearly linked to the motivation behind the project, emphasizing how her experiences have shaped her advocacy work. Smith feels this will help them better control the narrative and build the reputation of their initiative. Palace intri You Were at Back. An American collector, Ronald Baxter Junior, made an extraordinary find when he unknowingly purchased rare footage of King Charles the Third's christening. Baxter was browsing a thrift shop in South Carolina when he noticed a mysterious, unmarked brown envelope priced at eight dollars. Intrigued by the envelope, he decided to purchase it, curious to uncover its contents. When he arrived home and opened the envelope, he was astonished to discover a film reel containing footage from King Charles Christening, which took place on December fifteenth, nineteen forty eight. The film captures scenes of large crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace, eagerly awaiting to catch a glimpse of the infant Prince of Wales.

4:38 The footage is a significant historical find as it offers a rare glimpse into the major royal event from over seven decades ago. Baxter's unexpected discovery highlights how valuable items can sometimes turn up in the most unlikely places. A fascinating mystery lies within the walls of Queen Victoria Building in Sydney. A secret letter written by Queen Elizabeth I in nineteen eighty six, set to we opened in twenty eighty five. This letter, addressed to the Lord Mayor of Sydney, contains an unknown message intended for the citizens of the city, but its contents remain a closely guarded secret. Not even the Queen's staff are privy to what it says. The letter was composed during the celebrations marking the restoration of the QVB, a historic building name up to Queen Victoria, Elizabeth's great grandmother. The instructions for the letter are simple yet intriguing. It is to be opened on a suitable day chosen by the Lord Mayor in twenty eighty five, and the message is to be conveyed to the people of Sydney. Speculation about the letter's contents is rife. Some believe it may relate to the nineteen ninety ear lease on the QVB held by a Malaysian company, which will expire in twenty eighty five. However, without concrete information, these are just educated guesses. The letter is securely encased in a glass vault with a black case attached to a red wall in the QVB, it stands as a symbol of a bygone era, a piece of history waiting to be revealed to future generations. This isn't the owner letter from Queen Elizabeth Second that has sparked public curiosity. Before her death in twenty twenty two, the Queen wrote private letters, including one to her son, King Charles and another to her top Aid, which were discovered posthumously. These letters, much

6:11 like the one in Sydney, ad to the enigmatic legacy of a monarch known for her discretion and poise. As the years passed, the anticipation surrounding the Queen's letter two Sydney only grows One message did she leave for the citizens of twenty eighty five? Until the appointed time comes, the mystery remains locked away, leaving us to wonder what thoughts, advice, or reflections she chose to send across decades and they have it. If she likes to email us, he addresses the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple or the apple of your choice, and don't forget. We have merch and subscriptions available and you can get all those in the show notes. I'm Mark Francis My thanks to John McDermott. This says Palace Indriguan good, damned