Episodes

King Charles delivers a historic address to a joint session of Congress, marking only the second time a British monarch has spoken to both houses. In this full, unedited speech, the King addresses global conflict, democratic values, NATO, Ukraine, and the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. He also reflects on recent violence in Washington and calls for “reconciliation and renewal” between the two nations. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid ...

Prince William and Catherine celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary as King Charles and Queen Camilla continue their U.S. tour, with events in Washington, New York, and Virginia, including a symbolic Winnie-the-Pooh gift and meetings with 9/11 families. Meanwhile, Prince Harry faces criticism over remarks made in Ukraine, prompting a response from President Donald Trump. Meghan Markle sparks discussion with cryptic social posts and questions emerge after photos from a Netflix event were remove...

King Charles delivers a historic address to the U.S. Congress at 3 p.m. Eastern, calling for “reconciliation and renewal” between the United Kingdom and the United States. The speech comes as security is heightened across Washington following a recent shooting. Earlier, the King and Queen met Donald Trump at the White House, toured a newly installed beehive, and attended a British Embassy garden party featuring a traditional menu. Plus, a protocol moment between Trump and the King, a flag mix-up...

King Charles is set to address a joint meeting of Congress today, becoming only the second British monarch to do so after Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1991. Later, Donald Trump and Melania Trump will host the King and Queen Camilla at the White House for a formal state dinner, one of the central ceremonial moments of the visit. In other developments, a guest at Meghan Markle’s recent wellness retreat has pushed back on reports of poor attendance, describing the event as “AMAZING” and denying ...

Prince Harry has defended his recent visit to Ukraine, saying he will “always be part of the Royal Family” while continuing to speak out independently on global issues. Speaking to ITV’s Royal Editor Chris Ship, Harry said: “I am here working doing the things that I was born to do, and I enjoy doing it,” adding that people should feel empowered “to speak truth to power.” The remarks come as critics question both the tone and timing of his comments. Writing in the Express, columnist Chris Riches...

King Charles tand Queen Camilla begin a four-day visit to the United States, their first official trip as King and Queen, with a schedule spanning Washington, New York, and Virginia. The visit includes meetings with Donald Trump and Melania Trump, a state dinner at the White House, and a historic address to Congress, making Charles only the second British monarch to do so after Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1991. The trip is framed as a reinforcement of U.K.–U.S. ties, though it unfolds against...

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s U.S. visit remains on schedule, but security planning is being reassessed after gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents’ dinner. Plus, the White House prepares to showcase new renovations, a royal beehive visit, Congress address, New York stops, and America’s 250th anniversary events. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that includes ...

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and it was one for the history books — quite literally. King Charles delivered a moving centenary tribute to Queen Elizabeth, the royal family gathered for a slimmed-down portrait that told its own story, and plans were unveiled for a memorial bridge based on her wedding tiara. Back from Australia, Harry and Meghan returned to a children's welcome banner, a dog, and a wave of commentary ranging from warm to withering, including questions about fashion ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla prepare for a politically delicate state visit to Washington, as royal watchers look back at more than a century of royal diplomacy in America. Plus, concerns over possible protests, online speculation about the King’s appearance, Prince Louis turns eight, Sarah Ferguson’s possible television deal, and Andrew’s “internal exile” at Sandringham. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupte...

Princess Catherine is being praised for her use of “flag dressing,” with experts highlighting how her wardrobe choices act as a subtle form of diplomacy on the global stage. We also break down reports that Kate may want to step in and address tensions between William and Harry directly, as questions continue about whether any reconciliation is still possible. Plus: new analysis suggests there is no realistic path back for Harry and Meghan without giving up their commercial ventures, while Megh...

Told entirely from Prince Harry's perspective, coronation day unfolds as he travels from California to London, stays in a hotel rather than palace accommodations, and witnesses his brother's crowning from the third row of Westminster Abbey. The carefully choreographed ceremony culminates in the balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, where Harry watches from his hotel room as William, Catherine, and a streamlined group of working royals present the face of the modern monarchy—without him. Get ...

A surprise visit by Prince Harry to Ukraine puts him back on the global stage, but his remarks on the war prompt a sharp response from President Donald Trump ahead of King Charles’s Washington trip. Also: scrutiny over Harry’s visa case, analysis of his speechwriting, and Deep Crown on the risks of operating outside the royal framework. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that...

Reports claim Prince William is becoming more forceful behind the scenes as King Charles prepares to travel, with insiders describing a sharper, more assertive Prince of Wales. We look at claims William is already shaping the monarchy’s future, why family tensions with Harry, Meghan, and Andrew continue to complicate that effort, and whether he would strip the Sussex titles if given the chance. Plus, could Peter Phillips’ wedding put William and Harry in the same room, and what an old gap-year p...

Comedian Tim Dillon takes aim at Meghan Markle’s post-royal reinvention, saying the lifestyle brand strategy has missed the mark. We break down the latest criticism surrounding Meghan and Harry’s Australia visit, from the Bondi Beach video and staff allegations to fashion controversy, commercialisation claims, Netflix whispers, and Met Gala gossip. Plus, fresh reporting suggests Prince Harry may be eyeing a self-help book, while critics wonder what exactly the Sussex brand has become. Get episo...

King Charles prepares for a high-stakes visit to the United States, with royal watchers calling it one of the biggest diplomatic tests of his reign. We look at the pressure surrounding the trip, the surprising “hats not encouraged” dress code for a royal-style garden party, and sharp commentary from Tina Brown and the Telegraph on the political and personal risks involved. Plus, the King gets a Green Blue Peter badge, and Deep Crown reflects on Princess Anne’s line about gardens, change, and wha...

King Charles pays an emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her one hundredth birthday, as the Royal Family gathers for memorial events in London. We look at the new national memorial plans, Princess Anne’s touching garden remarks, William and Catherine’s tribute, and why one family photo says so much about the slimmed-down monarchy. Plus, Kate dazzles in pearls linked to the late Queen, and Meghan faces backlash over a product launch. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by be...

Meghan Markle’s Australia tour has opened a new debate over fashion, money and image, with her outfits now instantly shoppable through the OneOff platform where she shares in the revenue. Critics say the looks were bland, misjudged or poorly matched to the settings, while new reports revive claims about staff turnover, nanny departures, memoir speculation and even a possible move closer to Hollywood. It all adds up to another crowded chapter in the Sussex media cycle. Get episodes of Palace Int...

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever expands into candles, fragrance and gifting, with new products inspired by Archie and Lilibet as the Duchess deepens the personal side of the brand. Critics, however, are pouncing, with questions about using the children in the rollout and more sharp commentary from the press. We also hear from an Australian reporter who spent four days covering Harry and Meghan up close, plus John Oliver’s blunt new verdict on the Royal Family and Prince Andrew. Get epis...

The Royal Family marks what would have been Queen Elizabeth the Second’s one hundredth birthday with tributes at Buckingham Palace, a new national charity, and a personal address from King Charles. We also look at the new official biography, Helen Mirren’s defence of the late Queen’s decision to remain at Balmoral after Diana’s death, Robert Hardman’s reflections on the shadow of Prince Andrew, and a thoughtful new essay from Deep Crown on the difference between the woman, the monarch and the le...

Attendees at Meghan Markle’s Sydney wellness retreat say the Duchess won over a doubtful crowd, with some describing an emotional room moved to tears by her comments on online abuse and family life. But as the Australia trip comes to a close, fresh criticism follows — from questions over Prince Harry’s abrupt exit, to new attacks on the couple’s commercial strategy, to a dispute over embargoed tour details and security concerns. Back home in California, Meghan shares a “Welcome Home” moment with...

Meghan Markle says she was “the most trolled person in the entire world” for a decade, framing her remarks as a warning about the dangers of social media during a youth mental health visit in Australia. The claim quickly drew pushback, including from Senator Ted Cruz, who suggested President Donald Trump may hold that distinction instead. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert raised eyebrows after responding to a question about “King George” rather than King Charles. Back in the UK press, opi...

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and almost all roads lead to Australia. Harry and Meghan touched down in Melbourne for a four-day quasi-royal tour mixing charity work, paid speaking engagements, and a viral rugby hug from a man in budgie smugglers. The hospital visits were warm, the ticket sales were not, and a poorly timed MasterChef reveal landed while Harry was laying a wreath at a war memorial. Deep Crown asked the obvious question: would any of this look different if it were Wil...

Meghan Markle faces a new round of criticism after the timing of her MasterChef Australia appearance sparked questions about whether duty and commercial opportunity are being awkwardly mixed on this quasi-royal tour. We look at the backlash, the debate over whether she was paid, and Richard Eden’s argument that the trip is part of a wider “Project Thaw” effort to rehabilitate the Sussex brand. After the break, Sarah Ferguson resurfaces in Austria after months out of view, as reports swirl about ...

As the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II approaches, Deep Crown reflects on why the title “The Queen” still belongs to her alone, even with King Charles III now on the throne. This episode examines how Elizabeth’s seventy-year reign fused the person and the role in a way no successor has yet matched, and why that legacy may endure for generations. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month,...