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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...

King Charles will address the United States Congress on April 28 during his Washington visit, but the trip is already drawing chatter over Palace wording, diplomatic optics, and whether this is a warm royal visit or a very polished act of duty. We also look at where Charles and Camilla are likely to stay in Washington, fresh claims that Charles is pushing William to become more diplomatic as he prepares for kingship, and reports that Beatrice and Eugenie may be brought back into view at Royal A...

Fresh reporting suggests the relationship between Harry and Meghan and Netflix may have deteriorated far more badly than previously understood, with insiders now describing the mood inside the company in brutally simple terms: “We’re done.” We break down what Variety’s Matt Donnelly says really happened behind the scenes with Meghan’s As Ever brand, why critics are openly questioning the Sussexes’ claims of commercial success, and what it could mean if Meghan is now seriously considering a retu...

Harry's memoir Spare voted Britain's top bathroom book (Cushelle survey). Meghan chicken video backlash: "Cluck off Meghan." Rebecca Reid: UK not right for Sussexes, "natural Californian." Page Six: Montecito neighbors avoiding them. Harry discouraged about Charles relationship. Tom Bower: Harry could return alone, Meghan "can't be satisfied." Court bombshell: Harry "Mr Mischief" Facebook messages revealed. Called journalist Charlotte Griffiths "sugar," "movie snuggles," signed "xxx," contradict...

King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend Easter Matins at St George’s Chapel, but much of the interest this year is focused less on the service itself and more on who will — and will not — be there. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly set to miss the gathering, with sources suggesting the decision says more about power inside the family than holiday scheduling. We break down who is expected to attend, why William is said to be “tightening the circle,” and what this year’s Ea...

On today’s episode, we look at the growing narrative around Catherine, Princess of Wales as a stabilising force inside the Royal Family — and the critics who aren’t buying the “Wonderful Kate” storyline. Megyn Kelly defends media scrutiny during Catherine’s health absence, arguing, “[Kate] could have remained a commoner like she was… that ship sailed when you joined this wacky family.” Meanwhile, Morrissey resurfaces as a long-time critic of both Catherine and the monarchy, with sharply worded ...

William confronts his first major political challenge when Parliament requests royal intervention in a governmental deadlock. The delicate balance between constitutional monarchy and political neutrality becomes a tightrope walk as palace advisors debate how the new King should respond. William must demonstrate that he understands both the limits and powers of constitutional monarchy in the modern age without compromising the Crown's carefully preserved political independence. Get episodes of P...

Fresh speculation is swirling around Princess Catherine’s skincare routine, with new claims linking her to so-called “bottled Botox” products as part of a non-invasive beauty and wellness approach. We also break down reports that Prince William has drawn a hard line around Andrew, allegedly barring him from contact with Catherine and the children, while Kate is said to be deeply uneasy about any scenario in which Harry and Meghan are allowed back into the fold. Plus: a new witness account revis...

Thomas Markle says he has found happiness again in the Philippines, where he is recovering from major health issues and beginning a new relationship, while still admitting he does not understand why Meghan “ghosted” him. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan are pushing back against criticism surrounding their Australia trip, insisting it is privately funded and accusing some critics of spreading misinformation. We also look at fresh mockery over Meghan’s wellness retreat venue, a resurfaced story from K...

Newly disclosed Facebook messages in Prince Harry’s privacy case appear to show a much warmer relationship with a Mail on Sunday journalist than he previously described in court, raising awkward new questions about the image he has presented in his long-running battle with the press. We break down the “Mr Mischief” messages, what they could mean for Harry’s credibility, and why Deep Crown says the issue is not whether Harry was harmed — but whether the story he tells about himself still fully h...

A new report claims Princess Catherine is receiving a disturbing stream of obsessive and explicit correspondence, prompting renewed attention on the darker side of royal fame and the security risks that come with it. We also look at a rare rough patch in Kate coverage, with two recent fashion choices drawing unusually mixed reactions online, plus why William and Catherine are expected to pull back during the Easter school break.And: new reporting suggests William is determined not to let Charlot...

Sarah Ferguson is reportedly considering a dramatic image overhaul as she looks for a new public identity, with claims she’s exploring a more influencer-style reinvention in hopes of rebuilding relevance, visibility and financial footing. We also cover the latest denials around Sarah’s living arrangements, her anger over the bizarre corgi-cloning reality show rumors, and the decision to strip her of the Freedom of the City of York. Plus: Princess Beatrice is said to be feeling the strain of the...

Buckingham Palace has now confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to the United States in late April for a major state visit — one that is already shaping up to be far more complicated than a standard royal tour. The trip will celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, but it lands amid rising tensions with Donald Trump, renewed questions about whether Charles will see Harry, Archie and Lilibet, and fresh calls for the King to confront the Jeffrey Epstein shadow...

Journalist Marina Hyde delivers a brutal assessment of Harry and Meghan on The Rest Is Entertainment, arguing the couple are now “just rich people” with little left to offer beyond their royal backstory. We also look at Tina Brown’s warning that the Sussexes could be heading toward increasingly desperate commercial territory, fresh questions around Meghan’s Australian retreat, new mockery for As Ever, Harry and Meghan’s response to the Australian taxpayer petition, and why critics increasingly ...

Speculation is building around King Charles’s U.S. visit, with fresh chatter suggesting some would love to turn the occasion into a made-for-television royal reunion featuring Harry and Meghan. Deep Crown is not buying it — but he does have thoughts on how quickly both Charles and William would shut that idea down. Plus: reports of fresh tension between William and Camilla over how hard the King should be working during treatment, Charles prepares to deliver the King’s Speech on May 13, Camilla...

Royal biographer Tom Bower says Prince Harry could, in theory, find a way back into the royal fold — but only if he came back without Meghan Markle. Speaking on The Royalist Podcast, Bower argued that any serious reconciliation remains impossible as long as the couple stay together, and claimed the monarchy still has no clear way to “neutralize the danger” posed by the Sussexes.We also look at new reporting about an alleged tense moment between Harry and Meghan during their Jordan trip, continue...

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare has been named Britain’s most popular bathroom read, topping a new survey that highlights its easy, conversational style. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle is facing renewed online criticism after sharing a video of daughter Princess Lilibet with the family’s chickens, with some questioning the authenticity of the carefully curated glimpse into their California life. We break down the latest wave of scrutiny, including claims about their standing in Montecito, ongoing questi...