Episodes

King Harald V of Norway is in an “extremely serious” condition at Oslo University Hospital, with Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and other members of the Norwegian Royal Family gathering at his bedside. Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent, while Norway’s prime minister has cancelled foreign travel as concern grows over the eighty-nine-year-old monarch. We look at the latest on King Harald’s health, his fifty-eight-year marriage to Queen Sonja, his thirty-five-y...

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle truly moving back to Britain—or could Harry spend months in the Cotswolds while Meghan remains primarily in California? How long is the Sussexes’ “extended period” in the UK, and do even they know whether it will last six months, one year or longer? We examine Harry’s determination to establish a British base, Meghan’s new friendship with Geri Halliwell-Horner, and reports that Netflix cameras could document the family’s return. Is the Sussex homecoming really...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in the UK with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—but how long are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex planning to stay? Did their private flight from California cost as much as $300,000, and what was its environmental impact? A friend of Harry’s claims the Duke plans to remain in Britain for at least 12 to 15 years, spending his weekends watching Archie play rugby while Meghan maintains a more international career. Will Harry become a stay-at-home father?...

Meghan Markle’s latest As Ever hosting video sets off another online argument, with critics debating everything from the food on the board to the prominent appearance of Princess Diana’s Cartier watch. Plus, Prince Harry speaks warmly about his work with Scotty’s Little Soldiers, commentators question whether the Sussexes’ biggest successes still depend on royal drama, Amanda Platell casts doubt on Harry’s renewed interest in Britain, Rob Shuter says Hollywood still likes Harry more than Meghan,...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving California? Did the Sussexes run out of momentum in Hollywood? Was Harry desperately lonely in Montecito—and are their neighbors really pleased to see them go? As Jennie Bond warns against a new “pile-on” against Meghan, American commentators including Megyn Kelly, Meghan McCain and allies of Donald Trump celebrate the couple’s departure. Hollywood sources claim Harry and Meghan never established a clear identity outside the Royal Family, while Mon...

Are financial pressures behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK? How much money did the Sussexes actually receive from Netflix? Could Harry face a multimillion-dollar legal bill—and is Meghan returning to acting for a new British production? Page Six reports that Harry and Meghan are not broke, but their Montecito mortgages, private security, household staff and properties in California and Portugal create enormous expenses. Meanwhile, sources around Prince William reportedly s...

How much will Prince Harry personally owe after he and six other claimants were ordered to make an initial £9.5 million payment toward the Daily Mail publisher’s legal costs? Why were their unlawful-information-gathering claims dismissed—and what happens next in the costs dispute?Meanwhile, royal commentators are asking why Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly failed to mention their planned move during tea with King Charles at Highgrove. Are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returning for new comme...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK now? Is Meghan returning for a new British entertainment project? Did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wait until they had completed six full tax years outside Britain? And why were British security officials reportedly informed before King Charles III? As the Royal Family holds what the Daily Mail calls a “Sussex summit” at Balmoral, new reports raise questions about the couple’s plans for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the cost o...

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle truly moving back to the UK? What does their carefully chosen promise to remain for an “extended period” actually mean—and could the Sussexes leave Britain again after only a few months? As Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet prepare to attend British schools, reports suggest Harry and Meghan will keep their homes in Montecito and Portugal while creating a more international family life. Is the return about King Charles, Princess Diana’s Spencer family and stro...

HARRY AND MEGHAN ARE MOVING BACK TO BRITAIN — AND NOBODY WILL SAY WHO PAYS FOR THE SECURITY Mark Francis on the week the one fixed point in this whole saga stopped being fixed. The Sussexes will relocate from California later this month to a private,...

Queen Camilla gives a remarkably personal account of the moment King Charles was diagnosed with cancer and reveals how difficult it was to keep the news secret during a public engagement. Plus, Andrew reportedly turns down an invitation to Balmoral and is spotted in the South of France, Sarah Ferguson is said to be getting a little too comfortable around Eugenie’s Portugal home, Sophie recalls Queen Elizabeth fleeing the tension of an Olympic hockey shootout, and Meghan brings “Peak Summer” to A...

Was Meghan Markle preparing to join season three of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen? Why were the discussions described as “hypothetical”—and did intense British backlash cause the opportunity to be withdrawn? We examine “ActingGate,” whether returning to acting could revive Meghan’s career, and why some Hollywood observers believe the Duchess of Sussex needs a bold dramatic role rather than another lifestyle project. Could acting succeed where With Love, Meghan struggled—and what wo...

How did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go from a celebrated royal wedding to Megxit—and why are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex now returning to Britain?This complete Palace Intrigue explainer traces Harry and Meghan’s relationship from their first meeting and 2018 wedding through the creation of their separate Sussex household, the birth of Prince Archie, their conflict with the British press and their January 2020 departure from working royal life. We explain what “Megxit” actually meant, why Q...

A casual text from Mike Tindall about an Aston Villa match triggers a sobering security briefing about constitutional mathematics: if something happened to William, his brother in California would be regent for a child. Frustrated by the relentless erosion of any normal human experience, William makes a decision that alarms his entire protection team. What follows becomes the monarchy's most unexpected public relations triumph in years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

What happens when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are living in Britain again but remain outside the working Royal Family? The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not need palace apartments or official duties to dominate headlines—and their return raises difficult questions for King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Catherine.We examine claims that Britain could become commercially valuable for Meghan’s As ever lifestyle brand, whether proximity to the Crown gives the Sussexes renewed influence,...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to Britain after six years in North America? New reporting says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the decision after a successful family visit with King Charles III at Highgrove and with Princess Diana’s Spencer relatives at Althorp. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have reportedly been enrolled in British schools, while the Sussexes consider homes in the Cotswolds and Northamptonshire.We examine whether the return represents a royal reconci...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to Britain after six years in California? New reporting offers clues about the Sussexes’ surprise return with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, including their desire to raise their children with stronger ties to Britain, possible movement in Harry’s long-running security dispute, a new British home and school, and Harry’s improving relationship with King Charles. We examine reports that Harry and Meghan hoped to keep the move secret for anoth...

In potentially the biggest Sussex development since Megxit, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to move back to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Reports say the children will attend school in the UK beginning in September while Harry and Meghan establish a private British residence and retain their homes in Montecito and Portugal. King Charles has reportedly been informed and is said to welcome having his grandchildren closer, but Harry and Meghan are not retu...

Former members of Princess Diana’s inner circle reveal how closely she followed newspaper coverage about herself and how she managed to perform royal duties even after reading painful headlines. Plus, former royal chefs and bodyguards share stories about Diana at Balmoral, her late-night visits to palace kitchens, Prince William’s love of burgers and pizza, and Diana’s strong sense of duty to Queen Elizabeth II. We also look at the million-dollar sale of a trilogy of Diana portraits and the comp...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face fresh criticism over their post-royal business strategy, with royal commentator Kinsey Schofield advising them to “disappear professionally” and focus on fewer, stronger projects. Newsweek reports a significant drop in traffic to Meghan’s As Ever website, while another report claims Meghan wants members of the Royal Family to publicly support the brand. Plus, Harry reportedly plans more frequent UK visits, critics push back against any royal rehabilitation, an...

New reports claim King Charles is concerned about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage and wants his son to know he still has his support. Meanwhile, Harry reportedly wants Meghan beside him on his next UK visit and dreams of spending more time in Britain, potentially even returning to some form of part-time royal life. Plus, questions grow over Meghan’s willingness to return, criticism of her podcast strategy continues, Harry reportedly wants King Charles at the 2027 Invictus Games, and Br...

Princess Eugenie reveals the name of her newborn daughter, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, and explains the royal family history behind it. Plus, Radar Online claims Kate Middleton has quietly distanced herself from Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall wins her first major equestrian championship in nearly twenty years, King Charles shares a uniquely affectionate bond with Zara, longtime royal staffer Bernie Flannery retires, and Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy their summer...

Princess Diana’s death remains one of the defining moments in modern royal history. With FOX revisiting the fatal August 31, 1997 Paris car crash in its new special Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana, we look back at Diana’s final hours, her relationship with Dodi Fayed, the pursuit by paparazzi, the crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel and the investigations that followed.We also revisit the extraordinary reaction in Britain after Diana’s death at age 36, including the unprecedented crowds out...

A commentator describes Prince William as “quite cold,” while a new report claims William and Harry are quietly keeping tabs on each other through courtiers and mutual friends. Plus, Prince George prepares to begin at Eton under new privacy protections, William’s refusal to wear a kilt comes under fresh scrutiny, a former royal chef says King Charles has been vindicated over his environmental views, Sandringham unveils its restored Victorian Water Tower, and two Lancashire children see their let...