Episodes

Q new celebrity gossip report claims Taylor Swift is furious after comments about her wedding guest list, and Meghan Markle unexpectedly finds herself pulled into the story. Plus, Harry and Meghan's final Montecito days, questions over the future of their California mansion, explosive new Radar claims about Queen Camilla and Harry, fresh scrutiny of Prince Andrew, and reports that Sarah Ferguson has quietly taken refuge in Portugal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Why did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle move Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to another school just two days into the new term? The Sussexes say security concerns surrounding the school commute forced the decision, despite the children enjoying their original school.What made the school run difficult to protect? Will new RAVEC risk assessments change Harry and Meghan’s UK security arrangements? And is it fair to compare their situation with Prince William and Princess Catherine, who receive of...

A planned Diana Award gala reportedly falls apart amid fresh speculation about William, Harry and Meghan. We sort through the conflicting reports, look at Earl Spencer's deeply personal new Diana book, claims Harry is developing a documentary for the Princess's thirtieth anniversary, and why royal commentators believe William and Harry may ultimately have to reunite. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/palace-intrigue-harry-meghan-the-crown-royal-family-news-and...

Prince Harry celebrates his forty-second birthday, but all eyes are on whether King Charles and the Royal Family will publicly acknowledge the occasion. We examine the growing speculation, a new Saturday Night Live UK parody of the Sussexes, reports of Harry settling into life in Britain, Meghan's first planned trip back to California, and fresh criticism from Piers Morgan over the couple's return. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/palace-intrigue-harry-meghan...

Why have King Charles III and Prince Harry reportedly stopped speaking directly? A new report claims their weekly telephone calls ended after a heated dispute over Buckingham Palace’s formal reminder that Harry and Meghan Markle are private citizens—not working royals and not representatives of the King. Has Harry returned to Britain angrier than ever? Are the Sussexes attempting to maintain a “quasi-royal” public life through charity appearances and unofficial international tours? And why does...

What will happen to Queen Camilla when Prince William becomes King? A new report claims Camilla is trying to improve her relationship with Catherine, Princess of Wales, because she fears losing her royal role, patronages and privileges after King Charles III’s reign ends. Could Kate become Camilla’s best hope of influencing William—and are old tensions between the two women finally being set aside? Meanwhile, Catherine returns to the Royal Marsden Hospital to thank the team who treated her for ...

THE KING PUT IT IN WRITING: HARRY AND MEGHAN ARE 'PRIVATE CITIZENS' — AND UGANDA QUIT THE INVICTUS GAMES WITHIN 48 HOURS Mark Francis on the week a line got drawn in an official document. At the King's direction, the Lord Chamberlain wrote to senior stakeholders across government, the military and the Lord-Lieutenancies confirming the Sussexes remain private individuals rather than working royals, and that their charitable work is undertaken privately. Two days later Uganda's defence chief with...

Who is Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, and why do some historians say she could one day inherit the centuries-old Jacobite claim to the British throne? We explain the remarkable alternative royal succession that begins with King James II, passes through Bonnie Prince Charlie, and today runs through the Duke of Bavaria toward the Liechtenstein royal family. Plus, why Liechtenstein has just changed its succession laws, how Britain's rules differ, Prince Edward's remarkable rise from overlooked r...

Kate Middleton is inspiring a new “royal bronde” beauty trend as experts discuss the intense pressure placed on the Princess of Wales to appear perfect. Plus, Radar Online claims Kate and Queen Camilla played major roles behind the scenes in distancing the monarchy from Andrew, Princess Charlotte is reportedly playing competitive netball, Prince Edward could become a key adviser to King William, Sophie becomes patron of Visualise Scotland, and King Charles finds comfort among the rescue hens at ...

The Windsor recording studio is ready, Michelle Obama arrives, and Catherine sits down for the most anticipated royal interview in decades. The conversation about early childhood development and public service exceeds every expectation, generating global downloads and critical acclaim that the memoir publicity machine will struggle to compete with. But Harry's visit concludes with a private meeting between brothers that leaves William asking a single bitter question: has it leaked to People Maga...

Reports claim Prince Harry is developing a major documentary marking the thirtieth anniversary of Princess Diana's death, while speculation swirls over Meghan's possible involvement—and why Prince William might object. Plus: rumors of BBC projects, Meghan responds to "Eggxit" jokes, opinion writers debate whether Harry should apologize to William, and the BBC defends its extensive coverage of the Sussexes' return to Britain. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p...

On the anniversary of September eleventh, we remember Queen Elizabeth II's extraordinary gesture of solidarity with America and the Royal Family's lasting connection to the victims and survivors. Plus: Uganda unexpectedly withdraws from the Invictus Games after backing King Charles, fresh reports claim Harry still hopes for a royal role while Meghan does not, and a rare Telegraph column argues it's time Britain eased up on the Sussexes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Harry and Meghan reportedly object to being described as "private citizens" after King Charles' latest clarification of their royal status, while new reports question the timing of the Palace's announcement ahead of security discussions. Plus: claims that Prince William is furious over Harry's return, King Charles convenes global AI leaders, Windsor Great Park issues a deer warning, and Meghan's latest As Ever post gets the royal treatment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

Prince William and Princess Anne join royals from across Europe in Oslo for King Harald V's state funeral, as Norway bids farewell to its beloved monarch. Meanwhile, new reports claim Prince Harry has finally spoken with King Charles since returning to Britain, conflicting with earlier accounts. Plus: fresh questions about Meghan and The Gentlemen, Sarah Ferguson reportedly considers a Jeffrey Epstein interview, and new controversy over her latest comeback plans. Become a supporter of this podc...

King Harald V has been laid to rest after an emotional day of national mourning in Oslo. Here's the complete timeline of Norway's royal farewell—from the military procession through the capital and the state funeral at Oslo Cathedral to the private burial at Akershus Fortress and the first major public appearance of King Haakon VIII as Norway's new monarch. We cover Prince William representing King Charles, Princess Anne's personal role as Haakon's godmother, Queen Sonja's moving tribute, the at...

New reports claim Prince William plans to keep his distance from Harry and Meghan despite their return to Britain, with sources describing the brothers’ relationship as “so broken” and saying there has been “no movement” toward reconciliation. Meanwhile, Meghan reportedly wants peace with Catherine—but not if it means “groveling”—while Tom Sykes blasts the Sussexes’ secretive media strategy as “Kafkaesque absurdity.” Plus, a rumored Beyoncé snub, Jessica Mulroney’s new lifestyle venture, Harry p...

Donald Trump delivers his harshest assessment yet of Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain, saying the couple treated the Royal Family with “great disrespect” and that, if he were King Charles, he would have “never spoken to him again.” Meanwhile, a new report claims Harry and Charles still haven’t spoken since the Sussexes moved back, despite Harry’s public calls for reconciliation. Plus, Trump shares a misleadingly edited video involving Charles, the Sussexes face new security concerns over the...

Norway will hold the funeral of King Harald the Fifth in Oslo, with a full day of royal ceremony, military processions and national mourning. Here’s what you need to know about the funeral route from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral and Akershus Fortress, the three thousand five hundred military personnel involved, the security operation, the royal burial, and the balcony appearance expected from King Haakon the Eighth, Queen Mette-Marit, Queen Sonja, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverr...

Prince George begins a major new chapter at Eton College, following in the footsteps of Prince William and Prince Harry—but his first day is quickly overshadowed by a blunt reminder from King Charles that Harry and Meghan are not working royals. The Sussexes say they were surprised by how the guidance was released, while palace sources insist their team received it in advance. Plus, Prince William prepares to represent the King at King Harald the Fifth’s funeral in Norway, Meghan pays tribute to...

Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain fuels another wave of royal reaction, with Camilla Tominey arguing the Sussexes must choose between embracing their Windsor connections and continuing their grievances against the monarchy. Sarah Vine declares Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine, Duchess Sophie and Princess Anne the Royal Family’s new “Fab Four,” while a PR expert offers Harry and Meghan some striking advice: come home quietly and let Britain get bored with them. Plus, Meghan’s reported feud wi...

Prince George begins a major new chapter at Eton College, putting Prince William’s carefully cultivated image as a modern, relatable future King under fresh scrutiny. At the same time, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are reportedly starting school in Britain, with parents reminded of strict rules protecting children from photographs, social media posts and unwanted attention as Meghan’s concerns about the school run resurface. Plus, questions are raised about Queen Camilla’s sister receiving ...

Meghan Markle’s return to Britain could reportedly put her back into the same social orbit as former friend Victoria Beckham, with claims their relationship remains deeply strained years after the Sussex-Beckham falling-out. Meanwhile, another report claims Harry and Meghan abandoned plans for a star-studded California farewell party after celebrity friends proved difficult to pin down. We also look at whether the Sussexes will avoid a potentially explosive Sandringham Christmas by returning to ...

Extraordinary new rumors claim King Charles has cut Prince William out of his personal will and could leave an estimated two-billion-dollar fortune to Prince Harry instead, although the dramatic claim comes entirely from unnamed sources. Meanwhile, Heat reports William is threatening to skip Christmas at Sandringham if Harry and Meghan are invited, with the Prince of Wales allegedly saying he would rather stay away than pretend the family feud is over. Plus, Sarah Vine unloads on Harry’s return,...

NINE BEDROOMS AND NO PUBLIC FOOTPATHS: INSIDE THE SUSSEX HOUSE HUNT — AND THE POWER HARRY HAS WITHOUT A TITLE Mark Francis on a week when a man with no royal role became the most disruptive force in the family. Harry and Meghan are staying indefinitely at a wealthy friend's empty house on the edge of the Cotswolds while they hunt for a permanent home; three sources say nothing has been signed on the £12 million property reported elsewhere. The brief: nine bedrooms, room for a film studio, exten...