Episodes

HOMETOWN PAPER VERDICT: Toronto Star labels Meghan "most disappointing celebrity of 2025"—columnist: "Despite having all the ingredients to become global success, she has slowly deflated." Source: "Most painful review Meghan has had because it comes from city that once gave her refuge and normality. It's shaken her confidence." AS EVER INVENTORY DISASTER: Website glitch allegedly exposes $23M in unsold stock—220K+ jars fruit spreads, 90K candles, 110K tea products. Twitter analysis: "At current ...

Sarah Ferguson is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons — again. Reports claim Fergie sent desperate Christmas messages to senior royals, apologising for past scandals at a moment insiders say was wildly misjudged. We look at why those overtures landed badly, and why invoking regret alongside the Epstein saga only deepened Palace irritation. Then, a resurfaced email photographed on Jeffrey Epstein’s desk raises fresh questions about unpaid wages, money troubles, and why correspondence...

A Windsor Castle video sparks online outrage when staff handle a rare book without gloves, and the Royal Collection Trust has to explain why bare, clean hands are actually best practice. Plus, the real-world cost of dressing like a senior royal, new numbers on the royal helicopter fleet and sustainable fuel claims, and a few lighter royal-adjacent items to close out the week. Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals...

In the late 1990s, a socialite named Ghislaine Maxwell introduced Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein. What began as friendship eventually became a public relations nightmare. As Epstein’s crimes came to light, photographs of Andrew ignited global outrage. 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 Controversy: Prince Andrew" here. Check out "Palace Intrigue Pres...

A disturbing new front in royal harassment: an AI chatbot tied to X is accused of generating sexualised images of the Princess of Wales from real photos, prompting “urgent contact” from UK regulator Ofcom. Meanwhile, the internet does what it does — a short clip of Prince William arriving at Kensington Palace with George and Charlotte ignites baseless “separate lives” speculation, plus a side quest into royal travel protocol and why heirs aren’t supposed to fly together. Also: the Waleses get c...

Remember the As Ever “glitch” that supposedly exposed a mountain of product? Now comes the counter-narrative: a new claim that the numbers point to massive production runs, major sales, and international expansion plans — not a warehouse full of regret. We break down the competing spins, the purchase limits that suddenly appeared online, and what Meghan herself has said about “ten-exing” inventory. Then: Harry is reportedly working the phones to land celebrity support for his causes, with Jennif...

A glossy Times magazine cover screams “Arise, Queen Kate,” and suddenly the Palace mood is less “long live the King” and more “who approved this?” We dig into reporting that paints Catherine as a bold, impact-driven future queen, why that framing reportedly irritates Charles and Camilla, and how the Wales operation keeps getting treated like a monarchy-in-waiting. Plus: Amanda Platell warns the hype may backfire, and a sweet behind-the-scenes detail about George, Charlotte, and Louis quietly sup...

With the thirtieth anniversary of Diana’s death approaching, reports claim Meghan is pressing Harry to pursue access to a sealed French “dossier” as the ultimate documentary hook. At the same time, new gossip-site reporting paints a bleak picture: Kardashian-world allegedly wants distance, agencies supposedly won’t take their calls, the charity operation looks skeletal, and Netflix pressure is rising on The Wedding Date. Add in more staff-departure chatter and the vibe is less “brand reset” and ...

Reports say Prince Andrew urged Sarah Ferguson to send overly personal letters to King Charles and Queen Camilla as the Yorks scramble for relevance, while fresh court-file chatter revives ugly Epstein-era speculation around an unnamed “Duchess of England.” Meanwhile, Andrew’s exit from Royal Lodge is now being framed as an Easter deadline, with uncertainty over where he lands next. We also run through the latest palace diary reporting on tours, priorities, and the two unresolved family crises s...

Reddit users claim a website glitch revealed massive As Ever inventory levels, contradicting the brand’s cosy “small-batch” marketing. We break down the alleged stock counts, the revenue math, the fast site changes that followed, and why critics say the operation looks more industrial than artisanal. Plus, new reporting suggests Harry’s UK security progress leaves Meghan in an awkward spot if a return to Britain is back on the table. Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving de...

A new profile suggests the Princess of Wales has emerged from cancer treatment with a renewed focus on family life and no appetite for revisiting tensions with the Sussexes. Sources say she and Prince William are concentrating on raising their children, with no contact at all between their household and Harry and Meghan. We also examine reporting that challenges the portrayal of William as the driving force behind Prince Andrew’s removal from royal duties, suggesting instead a more conflicted p...

A Canadian opinion piece has reportedly hit Meghan Markle harder than any criticism in years. Sources say a column in the Toronto Star questioning her stalled momentum has shaken her confidence, given the city’s significance during her seven years filming Suits and the early days of her relationship with Prince Harry. Radar Online also revisits what it describes as Meghan’s “year from hell,” citing dwindling opportunities, internal tension, and the reality of starting again with smaller acting ...

A viral clip from Sandringham has American viewers fixated on an unexpected detail: what appeared to be a Buc-ee’s plush toy in the crowd behind Prince William and his children during the Christmas Day church walk. The Texas convenience-store mascot has no UK footprint, making its appearance at a royal moment both baffling and instantly memeable, with speculation over how it ended up so close to the royals. We also revisit claims from Rob Shuter that Prince William objected to King Charles incl...

Meghan Markle has been labelled the most disappointing celebrity of 2025 by the Toronto Star, in a critical opinion piece arguing she had the ingredients for global success but “slowly deflated” over the past year. The article is notable given Meghan’s long connection to Toronto during her years filming Suits and the city’s significance in the early stages of her relationship with Prince Harry. Meanwhile, Star magazine claims tensions between Prince William and Prince Harry have flared again ov...

Netflix BLOCKS Meghan from directing—insider: "She was trying to micromanage everything. Casting choices, camera angles. It got out of hand fast. They basically said 'Nope. Absolutely not'." Meredith Maines departs—11TH PR person in 5 years. Tom Sykes: "Senior PR figures do not quit after seven months unless something has gone badly wrong." "BOSSES FROM HELL" reports—Rob Shuter: Anonymous briefings say they "ask for strategy then scrap it if it doesn't match Meghan's instincts or Harry's mood. E...

Heatworld reports Prince Harry is increasingly unhappy in California and has told Meghan Markle he wants to leave, with a source claiming he feels isolated, professionally stalled and eager to spend more time in the United Kingdom. The report suggests tensions are rising at home, with talk of an ultimatum involving Portugal or long-distance arrangements, and claims that Harry is also looking at projects in the Middle East. A competing account from Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack argues t...

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In the 2000s, Prince Andrew reinvented himself as Britain’s “Special Representative for Trade and Investment.” Officially, he was bringing prosperity to the UK. Unofficially, he was building a network of dubious friendships — oligarchs, dictators, financiers — and a reputation for arrogance that alarmed diplomats. As luxury trips and questionable deals piled up, whispers reached Buckingham Palace. The Queen defended him. Charles worried privately. William took notes. Hear our new show "Crown an...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed another senior departure from their charitable organisation, with longtime adviser James Holt stepping back from his day-to-day role at Archewell.In statements published by People, Holt and the Sussexes praised their years of collaboration, with Holt citing family reasons for returning to London. However, sources speaking to Page Six claim the foundation has been dramatically scaled back, with staff numbers reportedly reduced by more than eighty perc...

Prince William made a personal gesture during the Sandringham Christmas walk by greeting a familiar royal superfan and introducing him to his children, as crowds gathered for the traditional festivities. The moment was also acknowledged by King Charles, who recognised the man’s ever-growing badge collection. The episode also revisits lighter royal moments, including Prince William’s modest shopping habits, a Windsor pub installing a commemorative plaque after a royal visit, and Kate enjoying a ...

The departure of Meredith Maines, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chief communications officer, has sparked sharply conflicting accounts from sources close to the Sussexes. Some describe her tenure as deeply troubled, while others insist she stayed on to manage key transitions at Archewell after being urged to remain.Commentators and former aides allege a culture of instability behind the scenes, with claims of constant reversals, late-night edits and staff being frozen out after negative press...

King Charles is reportedly rethinking how harshly he sidelined his brother, Prince Andrew, as new details emerge about life behind the gates at Royal Lodge. According to palace insiders, Andrew lost staff, access to Windsor kitchens and even basic freedoms before the King quietly softened his stance and resumed regular contact. Meanwhile, Andrew faces fresh reputational damage after another release of Epstein-related documents, with BBC analysis warning that Andrew’s long-running scandal may st...

Fresh reports suggest tensions are growing between chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0 and chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1, with insiders claiming the streamer has firmly blocked her from moving into a directing role on upcoming projects. Sources...

Palace Intrigue delivers the most disturbing year-end revelations as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor suffers complete mental breakdown, treating teddy bears as real companions and insisting "the move from Royal Lodge will be difficult for them because it's their home too." Insiders expose Andrew "projecting his own feelings onto them like a child would" in what palace sources call a "truly pitiable state." But Andrew's rage targets Princess Kate as his "silent assassin," with sources revealing he's "...