Episodes

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...

Meghan and Harry face renewed criticism after their film Cookie Queens credits list them by their Sussex titles, reigniting debate over commercial use of royal branding. Radar Online then claims the couple’s most serious private disagreement centres on how visible their children should be, with sources saying Harry wants tighter boundaries while Meghan favours a carefully managed level of exposure. Insiders warn the issue remains unresolved and emotionally charged. We also examine competing narr...

Kim Kardashian confirms that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle personally asked for photos of them at Kris Jenner’s Beverly Hills birthday party to be taken down after realizing the images clashed with Remembrance Day, triggering a brief Hollywood “photo-gate.” Ben Mulroney offers a rare update on where things stand between Meghan and his wife Jessica Mulroney after years of fallout rumors. Meanwhile, reports say Meghan’s long-anticipated return to the UK is being carefully engineered around the In...

Media reports Meghan has privately discussed the long-term future of Princess Diana’s jewellery, including the idea of refashioning pieces into a symbolic ring, while stressing it does not signal an imminent split. Harry is also seen visiting Santa Barbara fire stations with Watch Duty, highlighting support for first responders. Meanwhile, sources say a frightening encounter with a known fixated individual during a High Court appearance has reinforced Harry’s legal fight for full UK police prot...

Meghan Markle unveils As Ever’s first Valentine’s Day collection, featuring Strawberry Spread now sold on its own, the return of Raspberry Spread, and gift-style bundles with keepsake packaging. U.S. shipping cutoffs are posted for February 2, but the products still aren’t available to customers in the United Kingdom, and not everything sold out instantly. We also have a viral-ish unboxing clip from podcast host Dana Bowling, who claims an As Ever candle arrived with no wick, despite instruction...

Radar Online claims Harry is privately furious after Meghan posted a photo from his Afghanistan service alongside Invictus imagery, timed just after Harry rebuked President Trump’s comments about NATO troops. Sources allege Harry feels his military record is being pulled into a political moment and worries it could bring unwanted attention while he’s already under scrutiny. Meanwhile Meghan teases a new As Ever jam drop with a throwback 2018 Roland Mouret dress and a “something sweet” message, w...

Radar Online claims Queen Camilla is feeling territorial about Kate’s future role, with sources alleging palace figures have warned Camilla that Catherine will one day be queen and future “perks and influence” will shift accordingly. The report also links the tension to Kate’s headline-grabbing tiara moment at a recent state banquet. Separate reporting says King Charles is pushing senior royals to end the Harry and William feud, with one insider quoting him as saying, “Everyone needs to grow up,...

A sharp-edged media day for Harry: Tessa Dunlop in the Independent skewers the “millennial prince,” while the Times’ Roya Nikkhah argues, “Admit it, Harry, you didn’t hate every second of being a working royal.” We also have a Telegraph report that a “fixated” individual was seated close behind Harry during his High Court appearance, with a source saying, “There is nothing they could do; they are not the police. It’s a public building, and she has a right to be there.” Then the rumour mill turn...

Fresh claims are circulating about how the Rose Hanbury rumours have affected Kate, with Radar Online quoting an insider saying the speculation left a “lasting imprint” and that “any time Rose surfaces… it reopens old emotional wounds for Kate.” We also revisit why Prince William doesn’t wear a wedding ring, with palace sources describing it as simple preference: “He’s not one for jewellery.” William also becomes patron of The Onwards Expedition, backing Max Worsley’s sixty-day, one-thousand-fo...

Harry and Meghan made a Sundance appearance for Cookie Queens, the Girl Scout documentary they executive produced, but Page Six reported noticeable empty seats in the reserved section and critics questioned the optics of a festival outing so soon after Harry’s privacy arguments in court. Meghan spoke warmly about Girl Scouts, telling the crowd “Nothing that little cookies and coffee can’t help,” and later said of the organisation that it “embeds such great values from the get go.” We also have ...

The “Kate is wonderful” coverage hits overdrive: reports claim she dashed in heeled boots to greet a fan, launched early years “Cwtch Kits” through the Royal Foundation, and quietly helped design a bespoke tartan coat during the Scotland trip. We also revisit Kate’s past praise of Queen Elizabeth’s ability to make people feel seen, a theme that keeps turning up in coverage of Kate’s walkabouts. William visits an Earthshot finalist in Bristol and reacts strongly to microplastics captured from was...

Eugenie cuts off Andrew at "Brooklyn Beckham level"—Mail on Sunday reports "no contact at all, nothing." William pushing uncle toward Middle East exile: "Out of sight, out of mind." Andrew "eyeing UAE, talking about how he wants to get back to dating." Harry gave emotional testimony at High Court—voice cracked as he told judge: "They have made my wife's life an absolute misery, my lord." Court fell quiet as duke struggled to maintain composure. All royals conspicuously fled to Scotland to avoid ...

A new fault line opens inside the family as the Daily Mail reports Princess Anne has raised concerns with King Charles and Prince William about how Prince Andrew is being treated, with Prince Edward partly backing her. The dispute centres on where Andrew will land long-term, with Wood Farm reportedly ruled out and Marsh Farm emerging as the likeliest option. The Standard digs into claims Princess Eugenie is exasperated and pulling back, while Richard Eden says the sisters’ distance may be strat...

Two years later, the scandal returned. Virginia Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in New York, accusing Andrew of sexual assault. The Queen funded his legal defense, hoping to shield the monarchy from a public trial. But when the court allowed the case to proceed, even she likely knew the damage was done. Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy. Hear our new show "Crown and Controver...

Speculation flares after Harry and Meghan post a dance clip, with Radar Online claiming the couple are discussing a third child in 2026 and that Meghan may be reassessing her public strategy. People sources insist As Ever’s apparent stockpile is preparation for international expansion, including a big push into the UK, though insiders say Harry is worried about the cost and the pace. Plus, GB News draws backlash for using a Harry lookalike to reenact courtroom testimony, and royal commentators w...

Brooklyn Beckham detonates his family feud in a seven-part Instagram statement accusing David and Victoria Beckham of controlling the narrative, prioritising the brand over their son, and mistreating his wife Nicola Peltz. From explosive claims about his wedding to outright rejection of reconciliation, the fallout is swift and brutal. Commentators immediately draw parallels to Prince Harry’s royal estrangement, with Billy Bush calling the situation “almost identical” and warning that public sco...

Meghan Markle’s Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan has quietly flopped, pulling in roughly two million views in its second season and landing outside the streamer’s top one thousand shows, a drop of more than sixty percent from its debut. Critics pile on, with a celebrity chef calling the show dull, uninspired and a “complete waste of money,” while reports suggest Meghan is scrambling to salvage the brand with holiday specials. At the same time, the Sussexes are said to be pivoting towa...

Prince Harry returns to the High Court for a fourth straight day, this time sitting in support as Elizabeth Hurley takes the witness stand in the explosive case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Hurley delivers harrowing testimony, accusing the paper of landline tapping, live surveillance inside her home, stolen medical records and what she calls a “brutal invasion of privacy,” breaking down as she describes the toll on her family. Harry leaves court before lunch, a day after telling judg...

With Harry’s court drama dominating the headlines, William and Kate go on the road in Scotland, trying to look like the future while the past keeps barging in. Kate makes a low-key cultural play with an understated Royal Opera House visit and a simple message: “Thank you to The Royal Ballet for an amazing evening of creative inspiration at Woolf Works this weekend! C.” The Waleses then hit the curling rink, where Kate beats William again, before heading to a community pub where William declares,...

Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice to testify in his Daily Mail lawsuit, after a source fires off a defiant pre-court message accusing Associated Newspapers of “game playing and dirty tricks.” On the stand, Harry insists on being addressed as “Prince Harry,” invokes “Never complain, never explain,” and describes a life of “24 hour surveillance” that left him “paranoid beyond belief.” He clashes with ANL’s barrister over alleged sourcing, rejects claims his friends leaked details...

Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan is not coming back for a third season after failing to crack the streamer’s Top Ten, with sources saying her focus has shifted to smaller lifestyle projects tied to As Ever. Meanwhile, Prince Harry returns to the High Court for day two of his legal battle with the publisher of the Daily Mail, as lawyers clash over allegations of phone hacking, surveillance and sourcing. Add fresh scrutiny of a Sussex dance video from a body language expert, more M...

Meghan Markle is reportedly angling for a friendship with Jennifer Aniston, fueling talk of Hollywood alliances and brand expansion, while questions swirl over how eager Prince Harry is for a social reboot. Speculation grows over a possible UK return tied to Invictus, with commentators floating highly choreographed reconciliation imagery — including the ultimate long shot, a public thaw with Kate. Add in family-heavy Instagram posts, debate over whether King Charles could appear with Harry at In...

Princess Eugenie is said to have completely cut off Prince Andrew, leaving him devastated as Princess Beatrice attempts a careful balancing act. Reports also suggest Andrew is eyeing a Middle East escape while Sarah Ferguson worries about how to maintain her lifestyle. Meanwhile, tensions between Kate and Queen Camilla reportedly shape how Prince George is protected from palace politics, the Royal Family faces fresh diplomatic headaches over Donald Trump and Greenland, and Prince William is forc...

Prince Harry heads into a high-stakes High Court showdown with the publisher of the Daily Mail, joined by Elton John and other prominent figures, in what could become the most consequential press trial in years. Allegations range from phone hacking to covert surveillance, all fiercely denied by the newspaper. As cameras swarm Fleet Street, the Royal Family quietly fans out across Scotland and beyond, steering clear of the case. Meanwhile, questions swirl about Harry’s long game, his hopes for re...