Episodes

Not even Oprah’s magic touch could save Meghan Markle’s $42 jam — sales remain flat despite a “Favorite Things” shoutout. As Meghan returns to acting, critics call her cameo “a vanity project,” while Harry played personal security at Kris Jenner’s Bond-themed birthday. One columnist calls Jenner “the mother of everything wrong with planet Earth,” and another says Harry looks like a man realizing he traded the army for aisle six at Erewhon. Meanwhile, Mike Tindall says he’s ready to join The Tra...

An ITV investigation reveals a former Buckingham Palace warden secretly moonlighted as a neo-Nazi propagandist — proving once again that nothing good happens when “royal service” meets “far-right forum.” King Charles, meanwhile, embraced a 105-year-old WWII veteran who fought the original Nazis, reminding Britain what actual courage looks like. The New York Times wonders if the monarchy itself is running out of time, while Prince Harry’s phone-hacking case collapses after a key witness claims hi...

Bombshell allegations emerge that Queen Elizabeth knew Andrew brought prostitutes to Buckingham Palace for years but did nothing—as a Church of England vicar questions if she had a "blind spot" for her favorite son. Andrew spends his final Royal Lodge days "ranting to himself" while Sarah Ferguson drowns her fears in a purpose-built bar called The Doghouse, talking about "dark forces" targeting them. The disgraced royal must now bow to his own daughters and faces demands from Congress while maki...

Tessa Dunlop hails the Princess of Wales as “the huntress” — poised, deliberate, and untouchable — while reports reveal her new meditation practice and William’s rare burst of humor inside Windsor Castle. Meanwhile, Meghan’s old fashion drama returns, from that infamous Tonga tag to claims she borrowed designer looks under royal protocol. Add a monogrammed “D.S.” travel bag in D.C., and it’s clear both duchesses are still playing very different games. Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: P...

A former royal chef calls Prince Andrew “demanding” and “arrogant,” revealing tales of midnight TV calls, golf-ball retrievals, and butlers summoned just to open curtains. Meanwhile, biographer Andrew Lownie says Sarah Ferguson dined nightly like a Tudor monarch, complete with beef, lamb, and chicken fit for Henry VIII. Elsewhere, King Charles earns praise as the royals’ most adventurous eater, a butler hints Christmas could move back to Windsor, and Meghan’s “boiled water recipe” sparks fresh r...

On Saturday we'll be sharing epsiodes of Crown and Controvery's first season. You can listen to the rest of Seaosn 1 and Season 2 in the Crown and Controversy feed AND you may also like Crown and Controversy: Norway. Kate's middle-class family finds themselves thrust into an unprecedented position as the future in-laws of a king. Carole and Michael Middleton navigate the complex waters of royal connections while facing scrutiny from traditional aristocrats. The Queen makes welcoming gestures th...

Before Jeffrey Epstein, before the BBC interview, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s reputation for royal chaos began with a moat and a Meat Loaf. Author Andrew Lownie reveals the moment the prince tried to shove the rock legend into the water during It’s a Royal Knockout—a TV fiasco so bad it made the monarchy a national punchline. Now Andrew’s daughters face scrutiny of their own, with Princess Beatrice’s Saudi photo op drawing fury and Tom Sykes calling King Charles “mad” for giving her royal dutie...

Prince William reportedly tried to scale back duties during what he called the hardest year of his life, as both Kate and King Charles faced cancer diagnoses—only to be urged by his father to carry on. Now new reports say William was “hurt and angry” when Charles chose the same week as Earthshot to finally knight David Beckham, hijacking the headlines while Harry staged a quasi-royal Canada tour and Meghan chased Kardashian-adjacent fame. Deep Crown calls it three royal operations fighting for o...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s last business venture, Pitch@Palace Global, is officially being dissolved — ending his attempt to play royal dragon in a Dragons’ Den world. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson hides out in her private bar, “The Doghouse,” drowning stress in champagne and fear of eviction from Royal Lodge. Reports claim she’s even considering selling private letters from Princess Diana to stay afloat, a move that could ignite royal fury. And in the latest twist, Buckingham Palace quietly rest...

Meghan Markle is under fire after turning up to Kris Jenner’s James Bond–themed birthday bash without a poppy on her dress while Harry wore his proudly on his lapel. Royal insiders are calling it “her latest act of royal revenge,” commentators are furious, GB News voices are rushing to defend the couple, and somewhere in the middle Harry is homesick and writing heartfelt Remembrance essays about England. Then the photo of Meghan mysteriously disappears from Kim Kardashian’s Instagram, and critic...

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s royal downfall just got worse—he’s now outranked by Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie and may soon need a hyphen to regain his dignity. As Palace aides debate whether to reattach the “Mountbatten-Windsor” dash, insiders say Christmas plans are in chaos, Anne is cracking jokes in Australia, and Ghislaine Maxwell is allegedly getting VIP treatment in prison. Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here. Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King W...

Because nothing says “peace on earth” like perfect timing, Meghan Markle’s new Netflix holiday special With Love, Meghan premieres December 3—the very same day King Charles and Queen Camilla host the President of Germany for a royal state visit. The Duchess promises candles, ribbons, and “advanced gift wrapping,” while the rest of the family will be a bit busy running a country. All this overshadowed Catherine's big day out. Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here. Check ...

A bombshell new account alleges Andrew Mountbatten Windsor brought prostitutes into Buckingham Palace for years while staff who complained were warned to keep quiet, with royal biographer Andrew Lownie claiming even the late Queen knew and nothing was done. As Deep Crown dissects how the system really works, Andrew digs in over his eviction from Royal Lodge, demanding staff, space and financial guarantees that William is unlikely to honour. Add in a congressional summons he is said to be terrifi...

On Remembrance Day, the King, William and Kate lead solemn tributes at the Cenotaph and the National Memorial Arboretum while social media lights up over Harry and Meghan arriving at Kris Jenner’s Bond themed bash. Harry turns up in a tux with a poppy on his lapel, Meghan skips the poppy and gets roasted for it, then Harry pops up in a video message to veterans from Montecito. Commentators say the Sussexes are perfecting a half in, half out royal routine as Kate fronts the official ceremonies an...

Palace Intrigue delivers the most disturbing royal collapse yet as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor spends his final Royal Lodge days "padding around and ranting and muttering" to himself while Sarah Ferguson takes refuge in a secret bar called "The Doghouse" behind the mansion, confiding fears about being "targeted" due to Epstein links. Insiders reveal the separated couple sleep "at different ends of the thirty-room home" and only meet at mealtimes for "intense conversations" about their uncertain f...

Prince Harry fuels talk of a UK comeback after calling America his “current” home, just as Hollywood insiders say the Sussex act has gone stale. Netflix is backing away, Meghan’s $42 jam is being roasted as “overpriced,” and even palace aides hint William could one day strip Harry’s title. But amid the chaos, Oprah Winfrey comes to the rescue, featuring Meghan’s marmalade on her Favorite Things list and reminding Montecito she still picks her neighbors carefully. Hear our new show "Crown and Co...

Kate emerges as Andrew's true nemesis as sources reveal his jealousy drove William's zero-tolerance policy. The disgraced royal faces a choice between Abu Dhabi's gilded cage and Sandringham's windswept isolation—where he'll finally learn to cook. William attempts a Rio reset with beach volleyball and DiCaprio, but Harry crashes coverage from Toronto. Meghan returns to acting and deploys the royal cypher to sell candles. Plus: Beckham gets knighted, Andrew's 1984 "Twit of the Year" paint gun dis...

Title: Meghan’s Taylor Swift Gambit Stalls; Sussex Scrutiny Rises—and William’s Hug Goes ViralDescription: Reports say Meghan’s overtures toward Taylor Swift aren’t landing, as revived claims about her 2016 Rwanda trip and fresh commentary argue the Sussexes face growing institutional pushback. We track William’s Brazil “hug” photos undercutting a long-repeated narrative, a Lisburn plaque dilemma over Andrew’s old title, and renewed debate over what to call “Mr Mountbatten Windsor.” Hear our ne...

Palace Intrigue delivers the most explosive royal power revelation yet as Congress formally requests interview with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over his "long-standing friendship" with Jeffrey Epstein, citing financial records showing "massage for Andrew" payments that "raise serious questions" about his sex trafficking connections. But Amanda Platell's bombshell column exposes Princess Kate as the true architect of Andrew's destruction, revealing she's been "relentless in her demands for Andrew...

Meghan faces heat for flashing a royal cypher as she teases her As Ever holiday line, while Harry’s unvetted podcast cameo with Hasan Minhaj raises fresh optics questions. Plus: Does Andrew’s fate set a precedent that should worry Harry, is Mike Tindall courting a family ruck with a breakaway league, and why life at Sandringham may be a long, lonely grind for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here. Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIll...

Harry plans an unforgettable yet tasteful bachelor celebration for his royal brother, balancing tradition with William's desire for genuine connection with close friends. The prince organizes a weekend that combines outdoor activities with emotional moments as the brothers revisit childhood memories and their shared grief over Diana's absence. Palace officials work to maintain secrecy while Harry prepares a deeply personal tribute that brings William to tears, strengthening their bond before the...

Palace Intrigue delivers devastating family breakdown revelations as Princess Eugenie is spotted laughing in Notting Hill just days after her father's title stripping—in stark contrast to sister Beatrice's "somber" Royal Lodge visit. Sources expose the famous "tripod" relationship between Sarah Ferguson and her daughters is now "more strained" as both princesses retain their HRH titles, with King Charles determined to protect his nieces from the "sins of the father." Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson s...

Palace Intrigue delivers explosive royal warfare as Meghan Markle deliberately sabotages Prince William's Rio Earthshot triumph by announcing her return to acting in Amazon MGM comedy Close Personal Friends. The Duchess appears as herself alongside Brie Larson and Lily Collins, with sources declaring "this is a massive moment for Meghan"—timed precisely to steal headlines from William's globally-televised ceremony with Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes. Alexander Larman exposes the calculated attac...

A media storm engulfs the House of York. Vanity Fair’s new editor reportedly softens coverage of Beatrice and Eugenie, Dickie Arbiter brands Andrew “arrogant” and “a bully,” and Prince Harry is said to be privately worried for his cousins as the Epstein scandal deepens. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson considers leaving Britain after her once-close bond with her daughters fractures, and Palace insiders say the couple’s chaotic move from Royal Lodge could take months. With “brand rescue” teams circling,...