Episodes

Fresh criticism for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as Megyn Kelly accuses her of “playing a role” and claims she “doesn’t know who she is,” pointing to a viral NBA clip and questioning the couple’s approach to privacy. Meanwhile, Sky News Australia commentators mock a potential Royal Lodge stay, with one calling her the “queen of tacky,” and columnist Daniela Elser argues the Sussexes’ Jordan trip comes at the worst possible moment amid what she calls “extreme public sensitivity” about royal titles....

Fresh reports claim King Charles could hand the throne to Prince William within a year, with health cited as the official explanation — but insiders say the real goal would be to protect the institution. We examine the alleged succession planning, claims of a Royal Lodge olive branch to Harry and Meghan, tensions over Meghan’s lifestyle expansion and Highgrove, and renewed scrutiny of the Sussexes’ Hollywood standing. Plus, fallout from their Jordan trip, Angela Levin’s claims of visible strain,...

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly out of this year’s Royal Ascot carriage procession in what insiders describe as a devastating public blow. Sources say Beatrice feels “completely blindsided” as the sisters once again face fallout from Prince Andrew’s ongoing scandal. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting to remove Andrew from the line of succession, with Prince William said to favor decisive action and public opinion overwhelmingly in support. We break down the Ascot decision, the...

William and Kate’s rain-soaked Wales walkabout delivers hugs, selfies and glowing headlines in what allies call a crucial show of stability. Excerpts from a new book allege Meghan and Harry created a toxic palace workplace, Mike Tindall faces backlash for a “Make England Great Again” cap, and West End star Ruthie Henshall teases a memoir about her romance with Prince Edward. Optics, nostalgia and crisis management across the House of Windsor. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid...

Reports claim Harry and Meghan are encouraging Beatrice and Eugenie to speak publicly about the Epstein fallout, a move some fear could detonate new family divisions. Jan Moir says the Jordan tour made the Sussexes look like “Windsor saints,” while Tessa Dunlop argues William could end the exile with a single public gesture. Attention also turns to the King’s high-risk U.S. visit, where lawyers, politicians and the First Amendment could collide with royal protocol. Get episodes of Palace Intrig...

Trial week 4 focuses on Nora Haukland domestic abuse charge. Police officer Mina Bankerud explains "wheel of violence": tension, conflict, honeymoon phase. Messages show cycle: apologies ("I'm sorry for being an idiot") followed by conflict. "Pose photo" controversy: Haukland holding white powder. Høiby: "PR strategy from end to end. It's Norway's biggest influencer." Emotional about Crown Prince/Princess portrayal: "I can't f---ing understand it. Mum and Haakon haven't done anything other than ...

York sisters "in a state" after Andrew's arrest. Beatrice's 2015 lifestyle questions: 17 holidays on £19,500 salary. Eugenie skiing in Gstaad hours before arrest. Biography reveals William urged decisive action against Andrew after Newsnight: "wanted him out of the picture immediately." Former protection officer: Andrew nicknamed "the c word," "most unpopular member of royal family." Deep Crown: William lacks bodies, can't draw on York cousins. Abdication speculation intensifies. Jeremy Kyle: "...

Commentators claim Harry and Meghan’s Jordan trip briefly shifted the spotlight from Andrew, but fresh trouble lands with a reported U.S. intelligence assessment alleging he was cultivated by Russian operatives and resented King Charles. He returns Norway’s Order of St. Olav, plaques come down, his dogs are walked by staff while he stays indoors, and insiders say he is demanding financial backing from the King while stockpiling notes for a potential tell-all. Plus, the deep blood ties between th...

RadarOnline claims Sarah Ferguson’s stay at a luxury Zurich wellness clinic may not have been entirely private, with insiders suggesting details were allowed to surface to soften her image after renewed Epstein scrutiny. As questions swirl about strategy versus vulnerability, a new biography reveals Prince William’s devastation over Catherine’s cancer diagnosis, the near miss on Prince George’s name, and how the couple navigated crisis at home. Meanwhile, King Charles is said to have harbored qu...

The funeral preparations for King Charles the Third. William must balance grief with duty as he oversees his father's state funeral while managing his own family's shock and the nation's mourning. 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. Royal Books: William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story The ...

Fresh off their Jordan trip, Harry and Meghan pop up virtually at the NAACP Image Awards, present a digital civil rights prize and double down on Gaza aid messaging. But reports swirl that Jordan’s King Abdullah the Second and Crown Prince Hussein declined to meet them, leaving only a brief encounter with Princess Basma. Meghan swaps heels for $140 suede boat shoes at a refugee camp, dials back jewelry at World Central Kitchen, and earns both praise and eye-rolls in the British press. As nostalg...

Meghan reportedly eyes a Broadway production with Hugh Jackman’s advice and a possible Manhattan base, while Ingrid Seward says Harry wants privacy and Meghan prefers the spotlight. Reports claim Kardashian ties have cooled, Eugenie’s loyalty faces pressure after Andrew’s arrest, and Thomas Markle prepares for a prosthetic leg. Meanwhile, the King keeps a promise and Princess Anne is cast as the monarchy’s crisis anchor. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple P...

Palace Intrigue is a daily podcast covering the British Royal Family, including King Charles the Third, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle From Prince Andrew’s latest controversies and the fallout shaking the royal institution, to Prince William’s expanding role as he quietly prepares for the throne, we cover every turn in the Windsor storyline — including the continuing turbulence surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, whose lives outside the palace remain a s...

Prince Andrew is reportedly told to stay off horseback as police wrap searches at Royal Lodge and details emerge of his stark custody conditions. Eugenie steps out smiling in Notting Hill, Sophie tours Somalia, William draws applause from scientists, and the Waleses quietly expand their digital team. Palace message: steady hands, carry on. 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 t...

Harry and Meghan arrive in Jordan for their first overseas trip in 18 months, but the spotlight lands on a $1,000 designer suit, “Duchess Wrinkle Pants,” and a penalty kick against a child. Critics call it a faux royal tour with political undertones, while the couple highlight WHO partnerships, Gaza child evacuations and mental health work. Humanitarian mission or Sussex brand management? Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that sa...

Sarah Ferguson reportedly spent January at a $13,000-a-night Swiss wellness retreat as Epstein headlines resurfaced — a stay that could total nearly $400,000. An insider said: “Sarah went just after Christmas and stayed until the end of January… she’ll get love and attention there.” Critics immediately questioned who paid. Express columnist Chris Riches asked: “… frankly how did she afford it?” before suggesting, “perhaps someone should simply hide her bank cards.” The scrutiny comes as fresh...

King Charles the Third will visit the United States on April 28 for a slimmed-down, three-day tour marking America’s 250th anniversary — with stops in Washington and New York, but no California visit.Palace aides say the lighter schedule reflects the 77-year-old monarch’s ongoing cancer treatment. The decision to skip a West Coast leg will inevitably spark fresh speculation about the family rift.Meanwhile, abdication chatter is growing. On TalkTV, Jeremy Kyle said: “I think it's so bad the King...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been “hung in the Louvre” after activists from Everyone Hates Elon placed a framed Reuters photograph inside the Paris museum showing him slouched in the back of a car following his release from police custody. Beneath it: “He’s Sweating Now – 2026,” a nod to his 2019 BBC Newsnight interview. Commentators say the stunt reflects a broader collapse of royal deference, with the Independent calling it proof we are in a “post-royal” era of irreverence. Back in Norfolk...

The Prince and Princess of Wales returned to the BAFTAs for the first time since 2023, stepping onto the red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall amid the ongoing fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest. As president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, Prince William’s presence was expected. What wasn’t expected was a shout from the crowd: “Your Royal Highnesses, is the monarchy in peril?” The couple did not respond and continued inside, coordinated in burg...

Prince Harry has reportedly softened his once rigid stance on keeping Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet completely out of the public eye, aligning more closely with Meghan’s controlled and curated visibility strategy. Sources claim Meghan has even received informal brand guidance from Kris Jenner. In a separate development, Meghan is said to be advising Brooklyn Beckham to consider a structured interview — possibly with Oprah Winfrey — following his public family allegations, arguing that narra...

As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s legal troubles deepen, attention has shifted to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are said to be “in a state” following their father’s arrest. Sources close to the family describe the situation as “catastrophic,” with renewed scrutiny falling on the Yorks’ past lifestyle, finances and proximity to the Epstein scandal. Reports have revisited Princess Beatrice’s jet-setting twenties — including a year in which she reportedly took 17 holidays...

Andrew arrested Thursday Feb 19 on 66th birthday at Wood Farm, Sandringham. Suspicion of misconduct in public office. 11 hours custody at Aylsham Police Station. Released under investigation—no bail, no conditions. Thames Valley Police/NCA searches at Royal Lodge and Wood Farm. Maximum sentence: life imprisonment. Last royal arrested: King Charles I, 1646. Case would be styled "The King v Mountbatten-Windsor." King Charles statement: "the law must take its course." Buckingham Palace not informe...

Father of victim testifies: "Anger. A lot of anger from me toward Marius Borg Høiby. I am a father, plain and simple. It is biology — we are born with a protective instinct." Daughter told him she met "the prince," then police showed her videos: "She was in shock." Hotel victim testimony: 27 videos recovered, "He would never finish. He wouldn't stop. I was afraid." Videos stored at Royal Palace address Slottsplassen 1. Høiby activated Private Photo Vault subscription 2 hours after alleged assau...

The morning after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, British newspapers delivered a near-unified message: this is historic, humiliating, and impossible to spin away. Almost every front page led with the same defining image — Andrew appearing shellshocked in the back of a car — paired with variations on the King’s stark line: “the law must take its course.” From broadsheets to tabloids, the tone was consistent: unprecedented in modern royal history. The story also detonated internationally, wi...