Episodes

Meghan Markle’s Sydney wellness retreat appearance draws fresh scrutiny after a brief but high-profile stop at the so-called “Megstock,” complete with VIP photos, heavy security, and a rather Australian shoey incident as she and Prince Harry departed. We also look at the couple’s Bondi Beach crowds, their meetings with survivors and first responders, the growing criticism that parts of the tour feel staged, and the latest sharp media commentary from Britain and Australia. Plus, a café’s cheeky A...

Preparations begin for William's coronation ceremony as intense debates emerge over balancing ancient tradition with modern sensibilities. The guest list becomes a diplomatic minefield, particularly regarding Harry and his wife's attendance. A leaked conversation about coronation planning threatens to derail the fragile truce between the brothers, forcing William to choose between personal vindication and institutional stability. Every decision becomes a statement about the monarchy's future dir...

New claims suggest King Charles has no intention of stepping aside despite ongoing cancer treatment, as fresh reporting points to tensions inside the family over his workload and Camilla’s future place in the monarchy. We also preview major events marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth the Second’s one hundredth birthday, including a national address, palace reception, memorial, and major fashion exhibition. After the break, new reporting revisits Meghan’s wedding tiara dispute, and royal ...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in Sydney for a high-profile rugby appearance, as scrutiny intensifies around their Australia trip. Reports suggest the couple deliberately avoided walkabouts due to security concerns, while sources offer sharply divided views on the success of the visit. Attention now turns to Meghan’s “Her Best Life” wellness retreat, with ticket prices and promises of exclusivity drawing criticism from commentators. British and Australian media question the purpose and op...

Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington, New York and Virginia later this month, marking America’s 250th anniversary while navigating a sensitive political backdrop. The trip includes a White House state dinner, a congressional address and meetings tied to military and cultural ties. Commentary from the Guardian highlights the diplomatic tightrope facing the King in his meeting with President Trump, while palace officials address why no meeting with Jeffre...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue their Australia visit with a mix of charitable work, business ventures and public appearances. In Melbourne, the couple focused on mental health and community initiatives, while Meghan’s fashion choices—and her new role as an investor in an AI-powered retail platform—sparked debate online. Harry spoke candidly about parenting, therapy and his upbringing, while also taking part in a light-hearted Australian rules football session. As crowds turned out in st...

Stepping away from the Sussexes, this episode looks at a fresh round of royal side stories, starting with new speculation over Sarah Ferguson’s whereabouts and claims she may be on a private healing retreat. We also examine reports of King Charles taking a harder line on Prince Andrew, warnings that Andrew still poses reputational risks to the monarchy, and renewed scrutiny over Prince William’s Duchy income from HMP Dartmoor. After the break, Royal Mail prepares a special tribute for Queen Eliz...

Prince Harry continues the Australia trip on his own today, with stops focused on men’s mental health and veterans, before reuniting with Meghan tomorrow. We also look at new claims about why Archie and Lilibet did not travel, a brand expert’s take on the Sussex strategy, renewed chatter over Meghan’s Netflix event appearance, and reports that old messages from Harry to a journalist have caused tension behind the scenes. After the break, more sharp Australian commentary and a new report involvin...

Harry and Meghan begin their Australia visit with a mixed reception, drawing warm scenes at a children’s hospital in Melbourne while criticism brews over security costs, purpose, and public interest. We also have Meghan’s “call me Meg” moment, new questions about weak ticket sales for their paid appearances, and a look at sharply divided commentary from Australia and Britain over what this tour really represents. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts....

Meghan Markle makes a high-profile appearance at a Netflix gathering hosted by Ted Sarandos, raising fresh questions about the couple’s relationship with the streaming giant. Then, an extraordinary legal twist as Prince Harry faces libel action from his own charity, Sentebale. We also break down the early reaction to the Sussexes’ Australia trip, including skepticism from PR experts, mixed signals from local influencers, and support from fashion brands. After the break, new details on how the tr...

Prince William is said to have quietly reached out to Prince Andrew following his fall from royal life, offering a rare moment of contact during a turbulent period. As Andrew’s siblings reportedly step in behind the scenes, questions grow about whether public sympathy is being carefully managed. Plus, new reporting on Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s marriage, inheritance questions, and the realities behind royal-adjacent wealth. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid...

Prince Harry faces awkward optics as ticket prices for his upcoming mental health appearance reportedly drop, raising fresh questions about audience demand. Meanwhile, scrutiny builds around Meghan Markle’s Sydney wellness retreat, with reports suggesting unsold seats, unusual booking practices, and a journalist allegedly refunded after being identified. We also hear a firsthand account from inside the retreat experience, plus new claims that Hollywood may be calling Meghan back to acting in a b...

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and what a week it was. Easter confirmed the shape of the slimmed-down monarchy — Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine and the children front and centre, with the York family conspicuously absent. Andrew's situation deepened on multiple fronts: new claims about a "party bag" evening at Sandringham in 2000, reports of Charles taking near-daily calls out of fear Andrew could "go rogue," a mystery woman, a caravan, and curious tourists treating Norfolk li...

On today’s episode, we explore how fashion has become one of the Royal Family’s most effective tools of influence — with Catherine, Princess of Wales at the centre of that strategy.Drawing on insights from Justine Picardie, royal fashion is described as “soft power,” a visual language used to project stability and continuity during uncertain times. One recent example: Catherine’s gold gown and Lover’s Knot tiara at a state banquet, reinforcing tradition and authority without saying a word.Also t...

Princess Catherine is being described by insiders as the emotional backbone of the Royal Family, with growing concern she may be carrying too much as pressure on the institution intensifies. We also look at the lighter side of royal life, including Kate’s famously practical car routine, why King Charles refuses snacks on the road, and a columnist’s very selective list of royals she would actually curtsy to. Plus: a new biography claims Prince Philip lived with pancreatic cancer for years in sec...

William and Catherine's decision to remain at Windsor rather than move to Buckingham Palace creates unprecedented press scrutiny and protocol challenges. Palace staff struggle with the logistics of a commuter King while media critics question whether the monarchy is abandoning its traditions. The empty state rooms become a symbol of changing royal priorities as William fights to maintain some normalcy for his family while fulfilling his duties as sovereign. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by be...

Fresh allegations about Prince Andrew’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein have revived scrutiny over what allegedly happened at Sandringham, while new reports suggest King Charles is managing Andrew carefully out of fear of what he might do if fully cut loose. We also look at claims Charles is pressuring Prince William to repair relations with Prince Harry. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 ...

Any hopes of a reunion between King Charles and Prince Harry in America now appear to be off, as fresh reporting raises new questions around Meghan Markle’s upcoming Australia retreat, its selective guest list, and whether Hollywood is becoming increasingly wary of the Sussexes. 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 many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network. ...

A new royal biography claims Queen Elizabeth the Second came close to “nervous exhaustion” during one of the most dangerous moments of her reign, while a separate extract offers a moving portrait of her final summer at Balmoral. Plus, reports that Sarah Ferguson has been secretly visiting Prince Andrew at Wood Farm as pressure around the York family continues to build. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted lis...

Fresh questions are emerging around Meghan Markle’s upcoming Australia wellness retreat after organisers released more hotel rooms and removed earlier sold-out language, while Prince Harry’s speaking event has quietly introduced significantly cheaper ticket options. We also look at a glossy new American defense of the Sussexes, Meghan’s As Ever trademark move in Australia, and the Meghan April Fools joke that spiraled across the internet. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid sub...

On this afternoon’s Palace Intrigue, Prince Edward is reportedly the latest royal to lose patience with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, amid claims Easter plans were disrupted by Andrew’s housing shuffle on the Sandringham estate. We also look at the Daily Mail’s extraordinary report on Sarah Ferguson allegedly sofa-surfing, cycling through three phones, and feeling increasingly rattled, plus new claims that she is being warned off another memoir. Then: Radar wonders whether Andrew has a mystery wo...

On today’s Palace Intrigue, Donald Trump says he is apparently no longer planning to annex Canada, while still managing to drag King Charles into the conversation. We unpack Trump’s latest comments about Canada as the “51st state,” his warm words for Charles, and why the King keeps getting used as a diplomatic prop in very awkward moments. We also look at a Telegraph piece urging Charles to use his Washington appearance as a strategic intervention, plus Deep Crown’s sharp take on why this trip m...

On this afternoon’s Palace Intrigue, fresh questions swirl around Meghan Markle’s upcoming wellness retreat in Australia after online posts suggest some people may be planning to attend under false pretences. We also look at reports of growing tension between Harry and Meghan and Penguin Random House, claims that Meghan may want a second home closer to Los Angeles, and criticism of the Sussexes’ new Netflix polo drama. Plus, new talk of a Meghan brand overhaul, a frosty reported palace phrase fo...

We break down the royal Easter Sunday scorecard from Windsor as King Charles and Queen Camilla appear with a noticeably tighter public lineup. William, Catherine, and the Wales children return to center stage, while the absence of Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, Beatrice, Eugenie, and once again Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, raises fresh questions about who is in and who is quietly being edged out. We also look at the online debate over Kate’s Easter dress, the rare public appearance by James, Earl of W...