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Patrick Gutfield breaks down Trump's surprising blessing of the Swift-Kelce engagement, the administration's catchy new names for detention centers (from "Alligator Alcatraz" to "Cornhusker Clink"), Vanity Fair's staff meltdown over a potential Melania cover, JD Vance's creative take on World War Two history, and America's first case of screwworm - because nothing says "welcome to Twenty Twenty Five" like flesh-eating parasites and government trolling. 👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! ...

At Balmoral, the headlines weren’t about speeches or scandals—it was Kate’s dramatically lighter hair that stole the spotlight. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew was quietly sidelined from the family church outing, and King Charles looked weary ahead of Trump’s visit. The Sussexes tried to crash the news cycle with a Harry-surfing Instagram clip set to Salt-N-Pepa’s “Whatta Man.” In America, Harry’s visa is under review again—more than 1,000 documents are now with a judge. Virginia Giuffre’s memoir Nobod...

The British press is coming for Prince William’s work ethic—or lack thereof. While Anne racks up engagements, William and Kate rack up holidays. Plus: Epstein redactions in a royal biography, a $300 teddy bear at Highgrove, Charles hiring new staff, the rarest Queen coin enters circulation, and a new royal job listing that offers free lunch and constitutional headaches. 👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation with fellow fans, share your thoughts and royal stories, and d...

This week's BIZARRE royal revelations! King Charles UNDERCUTS Meghan's jam prices at just $6.70 versus her $14 offering while being STALKED BY A PANTHER near Highgrove House! Meanwhile, Meghan gets SNUBBED by Mariah Carey who only mentions Sarah Ferguson when asked about royals, plus cooks pasta wearing $300,000 worth of jewelry! Kate and William plan FRESH START move to Forest Lodge after "difficult times" at Adelaide Cottage during her cancer battle! Harry feels "LOST" with his "brown Midas to...

Meghan Markle’s “With Love” marketing lands with a thud, critics blast her Christmas special, and a risqué legal battle looms over alleged topless photos. Plus: Prince Edward hits the road, Lady Amelia Windsor brings Istanbul to London Fashion Week, and Andrew Lownie gears up for a warts-and-all Prince Philip biography. The royals may be scattered, but the drama is very much together. 👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation with fellow fans, share your thoughts and royal...

Are William and Kate really going to skip the castle life forever? Tom Sykes isn’t buying it. We break down their “modest” mansion move, plus royal butler Grant Harrold spills tea on Prince Harry, Camilla gets heat for yachting while Charles is ill, and even the Sandringham choir is in scandal mode. Also: Prince Philip’s legendary one-liners and Harry’s quiet tribute to him on VJ Day. The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation with fellow fans, share your thoughts and royal s...

Meghan Markle stirs pasta and stirs the pot with a video featuring $300,000 in jewelry—because what’s a rosé-fueled cooking clip without Diana’s Cartier watch? Then came Taylor Swift, crashing Meghan’s news cycle with a surprise album drop. Coincidence? Meghan’s not so sure. Meanwhile, eagle-eyed critics spot a bug in a cookie video and launch a full-blown hygiene scandal. Also today: wasp invasions at Sandringham, Kate’s quiet recovery continues, and the Duke of Westminster finds godparent dipl...

William and Kate’s move to Forest Lodge sounds lovely—unless you were one of the families asked to vacate nearby cottages to protect royal privacy. Critics say the optics are terrible, especially during a cost-of-living crisis. Our royal insider Deep Crown says Her Late Majesty “would have been mortified.” Meanwhile, Hello! Magazine would like you to know Kate sacrifices so much by never missing a soccer match. Also today: King Charles arrives at Balmoral in style, Prince Andrew sneaks in quietl...

Prince William and Princess Catherine’s move to Forest Lodge is being sold as a “fresh start,” but critics aren’t buying it. The Daily Mail’s Amanda Platell says William needs to “man up” and fears he’s becoming a “part-time King.” Meanwhile, The Times and other outlets praise the couple’s low-key lifestyle and modern approach — but what does it mean for Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the future of the monarchy? Plus: Shocking news out of Norway, where Marius Borg Høiby, stepson to Crown...

Did Mariah Carey just shade Meghan Markle? Fans think so after the pop diva praised Sarah Ferguson—but not Meghan—when asked about royal ties. Plus: new doubts about the Sussexes’ Netflix deal, harsh critiques of With Love, MeghanSeason 2, and Bethenny Frankel says the couple “rushed into too many projects.” We also break down the latest brand woes, from Harry’s polo flop to Charles undercutting Meghan with his own jam. And yes—King Charles’ Sandringham estate now runs on solar power. Take that,...

Taylor Swift shares a hilarious moment from her backstage meeting with Prince William and his kids—featuring Jason Kelce and a beer dilemma—on the New Heights podcast. Meanwhile, royal biographer Andrew Lownie claims Prince Andrew made “unkind” comments about Princess Catherine out of jealousy, deepening a family rift. Plus: Kate’s new summer message, the Palace’s Princess Anne birthday blunder, Camilla’s quiet influence on King Charles, Beatrice and Eugenie defend their image, and why Meghan’s ...

This week's SHOCKING royal developments! Netflix RENEWS deal with Harry and Meghan's Archewell Productions AND partners with Meghan's "As Ever" brand despite previous reports of cancellation! Meanwhile, Samantha Markle's defamation lawsuit RETURNS to court in September appeal! Deep Crown reveals William's suspicious ABSENCE from VJ Day ceremonies may be linked to Kate's ongoing health struggles! The royal brothers will both attend Peter Phillips' wedding but with STRICT no-interaction rules and ...

Meghan Markle has been urged by royal fans to “stay away” from the UK when Peter Phillips marries his fiancée Harriet Sperling, despite suggestions from one commentator that it would appear “petty” if Prince Harry did not attend. In a poll conducted by the Express, an overwhelming 6,736 voted that she should “stay away,” while just 152 felt she should attend, and 43 were undecided. The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation with fellow fans, share your thoughts and royal sto...

A new book claims Prince Philip thought Sarah Ferguson was “a girl on the make” when she married Andrew — and makes fresh revelations about the Duke’s post-divorce pursuits, from Tiger Woods to JFK Jr. We hear Philip’s lasting advice to Kate, dig into King Charles’s battle with Andrew over Royal Lodge (and its £32k-a-year “yogi healer”), and why Andrew reportedly hasn’t dared set foot in the U.S. in over a decade. Plus, new poll numbers put Andrew at rock-bottom, and royal insiders reflect on th...

Happy Birthday to Princess Anne, also known as the Princess Royal,who celebrates her 75th birthday today. Ahead of the special day, Buckingham Palace has released a new portrait of Anne with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence. Meanwhile, a royal source has revealed why Princess Anne doesn't "want to do anything" for her 75th birthday. The Princess Royal has been spending ten days sailing around western Scotland aboard her not so secret Rustler 44 yacht. Plus, Meghan is stealing Christmas! The P...

Netflix has renewed its partnership with Archewell Productions, As part of the updated deal, Netflix will also collaborate with Meghan’s lifestyle brand As ever. Meghan said, “We’re proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As ever brand. My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision.” The...

Our royal insider Deep Crown weighs in on William and Kate’s absence from VJ Day ceremonies. A new biography alleges Prince Andrew’s first sexual encounters came shockingly young. Tom Bower recounts Meghan’s alleged tea-tossing tantrum in Australia, the late Queen’s personal Range Rover is up for auction, and Meghan sends Khloe Kardashian a lavish As Ever gift basket. Follow our new series Crown and Controversy! Follow now. The full Season 1 is available now for premium subscribers. Episodes co...

William and Kate are skipping VJ Day events, sparking fresh whispers about the Princess’s health. A new book claims Prince Andrew once called a staffer an imbecile” over the Queen Mother’s title. Meghan Markle turns her rosé into Instagram-ready popsicles, and Queen Camilla sails Greece’s coast aboard a billionaire friend’s $38 million superyacht. These people love superyachts. Follow our new series Crown and Controversy! Follow now. The full Season 1 is available now for premium subscribers. E...

Prince William and Prince Harry are both invited to cousin Peter Phillips’ wedding—but sources say they’ll stay as far apart as possible. Meanwhile, Andrew Lownie’s biography alleges Prince Andrew cheated on Sarah Ferguson with over a dozen women in their first year of marriage. Meghan Markle faces renewed legal drama from half-sister Samantha, while commentators question the Duchess’s history of breaking royal fashion protocol. And yes—Queen Elizabeth may have attended a ghost-cleansing ceremon...

This week's DEVASTATING royal bombshells! Prince Andrew's shocking new biography "Entitled" reveals EXPLOSIVE claims of sex toys in his room, 40 women cycling through his Thai hotel suite in one weekend, and fears he was used as BLACKMAIL BAIT by Jeffrey Epstein! Harry and Meghan take LEGAL ACTION against Daily Mail over the book's claims while Andrew looks "tense and wary" in first public appearance! Meanwhile, Sophie RELIEVED she no longer has to curtsy to Meghan after title upgrade! Kate spar...

Calls to strip Prince Andrew of his titles grow louder amid new allegations from Andrew Lownie’s bombshell book. Is Parliament ready to act? Plus: Meghan Markle’s birthday brings praise from an unexpected Daily Mail columnist, while a resurfaced video of Kate Middleton’s cheeky moment with Prince William steals the spotlight. And King Charles visits RAF Lossiemouth in full military regalia, delighting locals and baffling at least one baby. Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users,...

Pamela Anderson dismisses comparisons between her cooking show and Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan as “one.” Meanwhile, a writer reviews Meghan’s shortbread mix—and her vanishing apricot spread. Elsewhere: Prince William teams up with Ronnie Wood for marine conservation, Luke Evans shares King Charles’ vampire lineage, and Monty Python’s Eric Idle has thoughts on royal titles. Oh—and Meghan’s ex-staffers say she was a nightmare boss. Again. Follow our new series Crown and Controversy! Follow ...

A newly revealed photo places Jeffrey Epstein in the Royal Box at Ascot alongside Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II, and the Queen Mother—raising more questions about the disgraced Duke’s connections. Plus: explosive allegations from Andrew Lownie’s biography revisit decades-old rumors about Prince Andrew’s personal life. Meanwhile, RadarOnline stirs speculation about Princess Kate’s health following her Wimbledon appearance. And in lighter news: Tyrone the Royal Horse retires, and Princess Euge...

A bombshell royal biography alleges Ghislaine Maxwell helped rebrand Prince Andrew after his Navy exit—paving the way for international deals with shady ties. Meanwhile, Prince Harry is officially cleared of bullying accusations at Sentebale, though the Charity Commission slams the charity’s governance. Meghan Markle’s new rosé struggles to sell out, and she posts a birthday thank-you amid media scrutiny. Plus: Princess Catherine drops an animated series from vacation, Peter Phillips gets engage...