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Calarogu, Shark Media, Hello and welcome to Pallace Intrigue and
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her host Mark Francis.
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Queen Camilla has been accused of tension with Kate, with
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claims that senior royals have stepped in to warn her
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about her future standing within the monarchy. According to Radar Online,
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sources alleged that Queen Camilla has displayed hostility toward Catherine,
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prompting intervention from within the royal household. One sources said
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Camilla had been told to accept the reality that Kate
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will one day become Queen. Camilla can write all she wants,
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but there's no changing the reality that Kate will be
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Queen before too long. This was claimed. When that happens,
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Camilla will effectively be at Kate's mercy in terms of
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her perks and influence within the firm. The alleged friction
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follows Kate's appearance at a recent state banquet, where in
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Queen Victoria's oriental circle at Tiara are rarely seeing pace
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of royal jewelry that drew widespread attention inside. Has said
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the choice of Tiara intensified existing tensions. The source continued,
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it will be hard for her to swallow her pride
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and accept Kate's authority. But that's precisely what she'll need
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to do, especially with preparations already in full swing for
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the Whaleses to enforce their changes to the monarchy even
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before assuming the throne. There's no doubt Camilla is panicked
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about where she'll stand in the new scheme of things,
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But instead of falling into line and respecting Kate, she
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is chosen to be extremely petty and territorial. Another source
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claimed Camilla was furious about the tiara appearance. By all accounts,
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Camilla was hopping mad that Kate wore the rarely seen tiara.
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She called it another blatant attempt by Kate to make
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her and her husband, King Charles look like also rans
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Radar Online further reported the King Charles has issued private
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directives regarding Camilla's future position within the monarchy. Sources claimed
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the King, who is undergoing cancer treatment, arrangements to ensure
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Camilla would retain access and influence within the palace even
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after his death. Inside is also alleged that Charles offered
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concessions to Prince William, telling him he would be free
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to distance the monarchy from his brother Prince Harry and
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Harry's wife Megan Michael if he honored those wishes. A
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palace source said William agreed reluctantly. In fairness to Camilla,
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she does have some support within the firm, and some
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believes she should be afforded more respect and authority while
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she's still queen. But she only needs to look at
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how the Waleses have handled the situation with Charles brother
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Andrew and the Sussexes to know they are perfectly capable
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of being ruthless. People are warning Camilla to suck it
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up and stop sabotaging her future standing in the monarchy.
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Only time will tell if she's capable. Meanwhile, King Charles
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has reportedly taken a firmer stance on the ongoing family riffs,
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urging senior royals to bring an end to the long
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running feud involving his sons, and insiders said the King's
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patient has worn thin. From charles perspective, this dispute has
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dragged onto an absurd He is facing serious health challenges
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while carrying the burden of the crown, and he finds
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the continued infighting deeply frustrating. His feeling is that in
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the context of everything else. It's trivial and exhausting. In
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his words, everyone needs to grow up. The source claim
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the King is determined to see his grandchildren, Prince Archie
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and Princess Lilibet, and is prepared to pursue reconciliation regardless
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of objections from Prince William. The insider adds Charles is
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not blind to the missteps Harry and Meggan have made,
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and he doesn't excuse them, but he's reached the point
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where he believes holding onto anger is a waste of
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what little time anyone truly has. From his perspective, forgiveness
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matters more now when he wants the door opened to
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bring them back into the fold. With William said to
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be refusing to engage with his brother, the King has
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reportedly turned to Kate as a potential intermediary. One Palisade
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said Charles has come to see Catherine as the last
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viable bridge between the two sides. He isn't issuing commands,
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but the expectation is unmistakable. He's made it clear he's
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relying on her to handle any Sussex vie it with
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care and restraint, so the situation doesn't deteriorate Further, Another
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source said, the king believes Kate understands the broader implications.
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Charles is acutely aware that every move will be scrutinized.
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Allowing this view to drag on and public is damaging
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to the monarchy's image, and he believes Kate has a
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better grasp than anyone of how things are perceived and
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how to put duty ahead of personal emotion when it matters.
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One inside to describe Kate as the King's only hope
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for progress, saying Charles believes she is uniquely placed to
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calm William when emotions run high. Charles is convinced that
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when William becomes emotionally charged, Kate is the one voice
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that still cuts through. He knows his son's temperament well.
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One believes that calming the situation will require a level
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of patience and diplomacy that only she can provide. Another
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source said Charles isn't expecting warmth or friendship. What he
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is asking for is a visible, good faith effort. He
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accepts that William will not take that step and that
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Camilla has no intention of doing so, which leaves Kate
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as the only person capable of showing that willingness the
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palliser said, Charles is genuinely distressed by how fractured his
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family has become. The thought of his son's remaining a
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strange ways heavily on him, and he believes that even
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a modest change in tone, now guided by Kate, could
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spare the family years of further harm, regardless of the
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disruption it may cause. In the moment, Pallas intrigue will
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be rap back. Kate was out being all fabulous, even
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taking time to be photographed holding a rugby ball. The
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Princess of Welles has made a surprise visit to northern
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England the braving storm Chandra as she carried out her
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first solo away day of the year. Catherine traveled to
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Bradford where she visited Family Actions Children's Trauma Therapy Service.
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The charity supports children and young people aged between four
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and eighteen who have experienced trauma and abuse, using art
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and created therapies to help with recovery. Despite torrential rain,
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the Princess appeared relaxed in smiling as she met families,
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children and therapists at the center. She wrapped up warmly
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in a brow roll neck jumper and tweed jacket while
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learning how creative play and imagination are used as tools
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for healing. During the visit, she joined a therapy session
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and spoke with children who used the service. At one point,
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she held a seashell to her ear while engaging with
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a young child, explaining how imagination can be used to
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create a sense of calm and connection. The visit highlighted
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the Prince's ongoing interest in early childhood development and well being,
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particularly for young people affected by trauma. Later in the day,
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the Princess of Wales continued her program with a visit
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to Wakefield Trinity Rugby League Club. As patron of the
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Rugby Football League. She took part in a skills session
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on the club's Reign soaked pitch and learned about community
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outreach programs designed to tackle isolation. At the club, she
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met elderly participants involved in the in Touch program, which
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brings people together through quizzes, workshops and stadium tours, as
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well as young people supported by the Inspiring Futures initiative,
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aimed at those at risk of anti social behaviour and
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youth crime. The visit concluded with training drills involving girls
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from the local Champion School's competition a high school rugby
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tournament hosted at professional league venues. The King paid tribute
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to Holocaust survivors today, saying those who have died are
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with us in spirit. As he and the Queen hosted
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a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark Holocaust Memorial Day,
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King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed Holocaust survivors and their
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families to Buckingham Palace, along with representatives from organizations dedicated
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to preserving the memory of the Holocaust. Guests first gathered
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in the East Wing, where they viewed portraits of survivors
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commissioned by the King in twenty twenty two when he
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was Prince of Wales. Holocaust Memorial Day is observed each
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year on January twenty seven, marking the anniversary of the
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liberation of Auschwitz Birkenal. The annual commemoration honors the six
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million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, as well as the
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victims of other genocides. In his remarks, the King reflected
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on the enduring presence of those who did not survive,
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telling guests that they remain with us in spirit and
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underscoring the importance of remembrance and education. Confronting hatred and
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ensuring such atrocities are never forgotten. Plans for the National
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Memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth the Second have been revised,
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with organizers confirming the main statue will show her standing
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rather than on horseback as previously illustrated. The memorial will
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be built in Saint James Park, close to Buckingham Pallace,
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and will include three statues, commemorative gardens, and a bridge
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featuring a Tiara inspired glass balustrade. Early illustrations had depicted
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the Queen riding a horse on a plinth along the mall,
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but the Memorial Committee and the Cabinet Office have now
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clarified that those images were illustrated only intended to show
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scale and location, rather than the final design. The sculptor
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of the main statue, Martin Jennings, said the decision followed
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careful consideration. After careful research and thought, my design for
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the Queen's monument will emphasize her role as head of
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state and proudly follows a sculptural tradition that shows kings
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and queens from the House of Windsor in a standing position.
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He said the statue will be positioned near mar brough
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Gate and will stand close to the memorials to the
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Queen's parents, King George the sixth and Queen Elizabeth the
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Queen Mother, both of whom are also depicted standing in
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formal robes. A nearby statue of her husband, Prince Philip,
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will also form part of the scheme. The projects estimated
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cost between twenty three and forty six million pounds, has
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drawn criticism from the anti monarchy group Republic, which argues
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the memorial should be privately funded rather than paid for
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