Episodes

Prince William got an awkward shout about “the Andrew and Epstein scandal” while visiting a girls’ football session in Saudi Arabia and, surprise, didn’t answer. The moment hit as King Charles made a rare public intervention back home, saying the Palace would assist police if an investigation is opened into allegations tied to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. While the headlines screamed monarchy crisis, William’s schedule churned out glossy optics anyway, including an esports stop where he admitted,...

Prince William launches a high-stakes visit to Saudi Arabia at the UK government’s request, holding private talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and positioning himself as a serious diplomatic asset. Back in Los Angeles, Meghan Markle steps out solo at a Hollywood gala amid fresh talk of diverging lives, while Harry stays home and focuses on Invictus and legal battles — underscoring the couple’s increasingly separate paths. Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep ...

King Charles is publicly challenged over Prince Andrew during a rail stop in northern England, while Prince William and Princess Kate issue their first statement on the Epstein revelations, saying they are “deeply concerned” and focused on victims. With William heading to Saudi Arabia, pressure mounts on the King to address the growing fallout as commentators warn silence is no longer sustainable. Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power s...

Tensions inside the monarchy are reportedly at a breaking point. Sources say King Charles and Prince William are barely speaking, with Andrew’s Epstein fallout driving a deeper wedge. Insiders claim William is furious that stronger action has not been taken against his uncle, while Charles favors containment over confrontation. The rift is now seen as more volatile than Charles’s long-running issues with Harry. At the same time, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are said to feel unfairly dragged i...

An unlikely critic weighs in on the Sussex saga. Nicki Minaj tells Prince Harry to “go home,” likening him to E.T. while saying she loves the Royal Family and wishes he had not aired its dirty laundry. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle is back in sales mode, surprising Harry with As Ever chocolate on Instagram and reviving a royal-era dress for a new promo that sparked fresh online mockery. Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and sc...

Marius Borg Høiby trial begins—38 charges, including 4 rape counts. Pleads not guilty to rape, admits drug offences including 3.5kg marijuana transport, restraining order violations. Arrested again Sunday before trial for new assault/knife threats—begins trial in custody. First victim testifies believes she was drugged at 2018 after-party in Høiby's parents' basement—"completely unconscious, doesn't even look like I'm breathing." Videos found on his phone allegedly showing assault, later moved ...

New Epstein emails expose Andrew inviting him to "BP" for "dinner and lots of privacy"—introducing 26-year-old Russian women, Christmas Day family photo exchanges. Sarah's "shagging weekend" email about 19-year-old Eugenie leaves daughters "aghast." Photo surfaces of Andrew on all fours over woman lying on floor. Deep Crown on "institutional rot"—Epstein/Maxwell photographed at Sandringham, Ascot, Balmoral, attending Beatrice's 18th birthday: "Someone always knew. Machinery of monarchy protected...

There are sugeestions Sarah Ferguson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein may have been sexual, calling the web of connections around Andrew, Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell a “complicated psychosexual network.” Newly released Department of Justice files deepen the damage, revealing cash transfers from Epstein to Ferguson, rent pleas, and emails describing him as a “legend” and a “pillar.” Even more explosive, documents suggest Ferguson brought Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to meet Epste...

A breather episode with the rest of the royal universe: Mike Tindall tells the “best decision” story that led to meeting Zara during the 2003 Rugby World Cup, including the admission they both “quite like getting smashed.” Pippa Middleton and James Matthews hit a snag as renovation plans for their Grade Two listed estate face warnings about disturbing ancient archaeology. Charles Spencer’s divorce from Karen is finalized, with Karen keeping the Countess Spencer title. Also: Kate meets a cocke...

In October 2025, the final act: King Charles stripped his brother of the title “Prince.” Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, no longer royal in name or status, was banished to a small home on the Sandringham estate. Alone, disgraced, and clinging to memories of power, the former prince now embodied everything the Crown must never become. His story was over — but for the monarchy, survival had come at a heavy cost. Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama...

The Marius Borg Høiby trial got uglier fast. Prosecutors pressed the Crown Princess’s son on whether he drugged a woman ahead of an alleged 2018 assault. Høiby flatly denied it, admitted he knows about drugs like ketamine and could probably obtain them, then tried to brush off eyebrow-raising phone searches including “rape,” telling the court he’d looked up “a lot of weird stuff.” Back in Britain, King Charles was heckled on a walkabout with shouts demanding to know whether he “pressurised the ...

A strange new London storyline: insiders say Prince Harry “hit it off” with Elizabeth Hurley while both were in the city tied to legal action against Associated Newspapers, and talk has already turned to double-date plans involving Meghan Markle and Hurley’s partner Billy Ray Cyrus. Plus, a former nanny for Prince Archie describes meeting Harry at Frogmore expecting royal formality, only to find him in jeans, a T-shirt and barefoot, greeting her with a hug. Royal commentators pile on the “Harry...

Page Six claims Meghan Markle’s As Ever products were stored at Netflix HQ and that staff were taking items home for free amid alleged overstock, with sources disputing whether the remaining items were consumer inventory or just promo freebies. A reported website glitch also sparked chatter about huge unsold quantities, while Meghan’s chocolate prices jump from $12 to $14 and a Valentine’s bundle rings in at $185. Then the mood turns dark in Norway. The first woman to testify in the Marius Borg...

Prince Andrew has officially moved out of Royal Lodge after King Charles the Third ordered him to surrender the lease, with the exit reportedly rushed forward as fresh Epstein-linked revelations hit the front pages. Sources say Andrew traveled to Norfolk “under the cover of darkness,” while movers continue clearing the Windsor property in stages. The pressure is also rising on the legal front. A lawyer for Epstein survivors says a second woman claims she was sent to the UK in 2010 for an encoun...

Norway’s most explosive royal scandal deepened as Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appeared in Oslo District Court and pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape. Prosecutors laid out a sweeping indictment totaling thirty eight charges, including allegations of abuse, secret filming, drug offenses and repeated restraining order violations. Høiby admitted guilt to several lesser charges while denying the most serious accusations. Prosecutors stressed that royal connection...

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files have delivered another deeply embarrassing blow to the House of York, placing Sarah Ferguson — and her daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie — back under an unforgiving spotlight. The emails, sent years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, show Ferguson expressing warmth, loyalty and dependence on the disgraced financier, with language critics say is impossible to reconcile with his criminal record. Several of the messages directly reference Beatrice and Eug...

Meghan Markle faces fresh online ridicule after unveiling a new black-and-white image for her As Ever brand, with critics accusing her of cosplaying Audrey Hepburn — and others comparing her to Inspector Gadget. Prince Harry is also mocked after being announced as a keynote speaker at a major privacy conference, fueling questions about his standalone appeal. Behind the scenes, sources say tensions are flaring again over Meghan’s social media posts featuring glimpses of their children, reopening ...

Norway’s royal family faces unprecedented scrutiny as Marius Borg Høiby, the adult son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appears in court on dozens of serious criminal charges, including multiple rape allegations. Although Høiby holds no royal title, the scale of the case has shaken a monarchy long considered scandal-free, forcing Crown Prince Haakon to publicly distance the institution while emphasizing faith in the rule of law. The trial unfolds amid deep personal strain for the family, including...

Prince Harry is reportedly left shaken after unflattering court sketches from his High Court appearance go viral, sparking widespread mockery online. Security experts weigh in on whether the Duke should pursue a restraining order against a known stalker as concerns grow over his safety during UK visits. The episode also explores claims that Harry prioritizes keeping Meghan happy amid slipping popularity, his renewed focus on Africa in a deeply personal new book foreword, fresh speaking engagemen...

King Charles may be forced to rethink plans to move Prince Andrew into a modest farmhouse on the Sandringham estate after reports of security headaches, pest problems, and Andrew himself branding the property “poky.” As insiders warn that both Andrew and Sarah Ferguson may need to lower expectations — or even leave the UK entirely — commentators also caution Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie about the reputational risks of standing publicly by their father. Meanwhile, Andrew’s Pitch@Palace ...

Harry/Meghan at Sundance for Cookie Queens screening—Page Six reports 150 seats reserved for high-paying pass holders left unclaimed, 60 seats unoccupied throughout. Insider: "For Harry to go from the hearing—and pleading for privacy—to then go to Sundance just days after is nuts." Previous day's screening (Olivia Wilde's The Invite) turned away 100 ticket holders after selling out. Harry rebuked Trump over Afghanistan NATO comments—Trump claimed allies "stayed a little back, a little off the f...

Newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal a far deeper and longer-running relationship between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously acknowledged, including emails exchanged well after Andrew publicly claimed he had cut ties. The correspondence shows Epstein being invited to Buckingham Palace for “lots of privacy,” discussions about meeting women, financial contacts described as “super flush with cash,” and warm exchanges continuin...

Questions swirl after Prince William and Kate are noticeably absent from the premiere of King Charles’ new environmental documentary at Windsor Castle, with commentators asking whether the missed appearance signals deeper family strain. Meanwhile, renewed scrutiny follows a magazine profile positioning Kate as a future queen, prompting debate over timing and optics with Queen Camilla. The episode also looks at growing speculation over where Prince George will attend secondary school, William’s c...

After the Queen’s death in 2022, Charles inherited not only the crown — but his brother’s scandal. The new king faced an impossible choice: protect the family or protect the throne. With William’s firm backing, Charles moved quietly but decisively to isolate Andrew. Invitations stopped coming. Funding was cut. The doors of Buckingham Palace closed. Behind the scenes, the monarchy was cleansing itself to survive another century. Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep int...