Episodes

Trial week 5: Frogner woman testifies for first time. New Feb 1 indictment (reckless conduct, restraining order breach during trial). Witness possibly tried to influence her, police investigation opened. Sophie Elise: "pose photo" not intentional. Oslo Scene witness: "no doubt he went for a chokehold." Messages: "You have to choose. Me or Farmen." NRK faces 400,000 kroner fine. Frogner woman: "didn't start with violence," "jet-set guy who partied every weekend, used drugs, had criminal friends....

A week in which the pieces of the chess board moved around. Is William the defacto King, and what does it mean for the York sisters? Plus Kate and William get their distraction 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 that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network. Royal Books: William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story The Royal Insider: M...

Prince William is said to be tightening the screws behind palace walls, pushing total separation from Andrew and bristling at Queen Camilla’s perceived warmth toward Sarah Ferguson. Sources claim he wants “no ambiguity, no half measures” as he safeguards the Crown, even if it means stepping on toes before he is king. Meanwhile, Earthshot faces scrutiny over donor associations, William steps in for King Charles at a major church ceremony, backs a rural mental health charity with $5,000, and cheer...

Prince William is reportedly weighing legal and institutional moves to derail a proposed Netflix documentary marking 30 years since Princess Diana’s death, with insiders saying he finds the idea “deeply distressing.” Harry is said to believe he has every right to tell his mother’s story — palace permission not required — while Meghan’s reported involvement and Netflix’s backing have only inflamed tensions. Paul Burrell claims William has deliberately widened the gap as he prepares for the throne...

William assembles his team and makes crucial decisions about the future of the monarchy. Harry's unexpected return to London for the funeral creates tension and speculation about reconciliation. 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 Ro...

The Princess of Wales joined Bollywood dancers and sampled Indian sweets during a lively visit to Leicester’s Golden Mile, where she was welcomed with flowers and cheers from crowds celebrating the culture of the British Indian community. Catherine even joined a short dance routine before joking about the sweets being “zero calories.” Meanwhile in Cornwall, Prince William marked St Piran’s Day in his role as Duke of Cornwall, trying his hand at making a traditional Cornish pasty and thanking em...

As turmoil surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues, some royal watchers say King Charles has found a new “secret weapon” in Prince Edward. The Duke of Edinburgh has quietly carried out duties from the Winter Olympics in Italy to cultural engagements in London, earning praise as a “steady hand” within a shrinking roster of working royals.Royal commentator Jennie Bond says Edward and Sophie are becoming increasingly important to the monarchy, while our Royal Insider Deep Crown argues the ...

Prince William is reportedly beginning to operate with the authority of a future monarch, quietly assembling a small inner circle and managing strategy largely within his own household rather than through King Charles’s court. Sources say the Prince of Wales does not see himself as “an understudy waiting in the wings,” but is already setting priorities for his eventual reign. We also revisit the 2012 scandal that pushed William into legal battle after topless photographs of Kate were published i...

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly being frozen out of royal life following the arrest of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Reports suggest the sisters will not appear in the Royal Ascot carriage procession and may be excluded from public-facing royal events “for the foreseeable future.” Friends say they were “blindsided,” with one describing the ongoing saga as a “never-ending s*** show.” Commentators are divided. Some argue the sisters are paying the price for a sca...

Four fresh Sussex stories in one tight round-up. Reports claim Prince Harry and Meghan’s Jordan visit irritated officials in Washington because it landed during escalating regional tension, with one source calling their presence “unhelpful” and “unnecessary noise.” Critics also branded the trip a “photo op,” while Angela Levin said, “I think it’s disgusting,” and alleged some people connected to events in Jordan “are Hamas,” a claim for which no public evidence has been presented. Next, Meghan...

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...