Fergie’s Diddy Fears, Harry Under Pressure, and the King’s Unexpected Hug

0:00 Ah Calorougus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue I host Mark Francis. Is there some sort of Sarah Ferguson Diddy tape? Claims published by Radar Online and attributed largely to royal biographer Andrew Lowney and unnamed sources alleged that Ferguson had a long running friendship with Seawan Diddy Combs and now fears that undiscovered video recordings could emerge in the future. It is important to note that the allegations remain unproven and have been strongly disputed by those close to Ferguson. According to the reports, Ferguson allegedly met Combs at a New York party in two thousand and two and later developed what was described as a friends with benefits relationship. The articles claim the pair remained close four years and frequently socialized within overlapping celebrity circles. The reports further alleged that Ferguson is concerned about the possibility of recordings surfacing because Combs was known for extensively filming activities inside his homes and private events. One unnamed source claimed everyone got filmed. There is a ninety nine point nine nine percent chance. Sarah Ferguson is on tape. Former publicist Rob Shooter, speaking on a podcast cited by Radar Online, claimed did he recorded everything? Hours and hours and hours of tape? If the tape exists, and I believe it does, then when did he gets out of jail? Expect a

1:30 lot of this stuff to be leaked. However, a source close to Ferguson categorically rejected the allegations regarding any romantic relationship with Combs. However, a source close to Ferguson categorically rejected the allegations regarding any romantic relationship with Combs. The source stated, this is absolutely fabricated nonsense, platantly untrue, and yet another false allegation from him. Princess Eugenie has reportedly stepped away from one of her most prominent charitable roles less than a year after accepting the position. According to reports, Eugenie is no longer serving as a mentor for the King's Foundation thirty five under thirty five program, an initiative designed to support emerging leaders in fields inclining fashion, architecture, environmental sustainability, and traditional crafts. Eugenie joined the Mentoring Scheme in May twenty twenty five, as part of a celebration marking the King's Foundation's thirty fifth and adversary. The program was created to connect promising young professionals with experienced mentors and supporters from a range of industries. However, according to The Daily Mail's Ephren Hardcastle Diary column, Eugenie has now been quietly dropped from the initiative after less than a year in the role. The report notes that Eugenie was only publicly linked to one mentoring event during her tenure, attending a session in London last November. No official explanation has been given by either Princess Eugenie or the King's Foundation regarding her apparent departure. In March, she stepped down from her role with Anti Slavery in National, an organization

3:02 with which she had been associated for several years and where she had been an active advocate on issues relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. Prince Harry is facing renewed scrutiny over his role with the conservation charity African Parks, as calls grow for him to step down following fresh criticism for indigenous rights campaigners. The Juke of Sussex joined the Board of African Parks in twenty twenty three after serving for six years as the organization's president. The charity managers national parks and conservation projects across Africa. The latest controversy centers on allegations made by Survival International, which claims members of the Bakha community in the Republic of the Congo continue to suffer abuse at the hands of park rangers.

3:47 The organization is accused African Parks personnel of serious human rights violations, including violence against indigenous people. The issue is not new. Previous allegations involving eco guards operating in Odzala Kakua National Park prompted an independent investigation. In a statement issued in May twenty five, African Parks acknowledge that in some incidents, human rights abuses have occurred and said it deeply regrets the pain and suffering cause to the victims. The charity added that it was implementing recommendations resulting from that review. However, Survival International argues that the situation has not improved sufficiently. According to reports, The group criticized Prince Harry's participation in a recent fundraising event in Arizona, aimed at raising one billion dollars four conservation efforts. A leader from the Bakar community told Survival International, we don't work with them. The way African parks treat us here is violent.

4:42 Caroline Pierce, director of Survival International, said it is outrageous to see Harry's continued support to African parks despite the horrific human rights abuses committed by its ranges against the Bakha. The controversy is particularly significant given Harry's long standing connection to Africa. He has worked with African since twenty sixteen and has frequently described the continent as a place of personal healing following the death of his mother, Princess Diana. Chris Riches covered conggate for The Express, writing last Friday, Prince William threw his crowd into the ring regarding the age old question of what goes on as gone first jam or cream. Sighting Queen Elizbeth the second preference for the Devon method instead of the Cornish way, he remarked, I can only tell you what I learned from my grandmother, and she would definitely have the cream. He quickly added diplomatically, it tastes delicious either way. But just hours later, Meghan Michael took to social media to join the debate and agree with the late monarch and her brother in law.

5:41 Whether she was copying William or trying to hand him a virtual olive branch. It seems whatever Meghan does ends with a sale. You can put me in the gem first category. More palace in just a moment in The Independent, Charlotte crips, right is Prince William's school run story and Amanda land moment, We're not buying it for a minute. Our future King took to the airwaves, describing on Heart Radio's Breakfast show that his mornings are often total chaos on the way to deliver their kids to their ten thousand pounded term Lambrock School in near Ascot, with Prince Louly messing the car up with his sticky snacks. Yes, there's a lot of jam sandwiches taken in the car.

6:25 Usually Louis is very kind. He'll leave jam fingerprints throughout the car, which is really helpful. William reported to the Nation. It depends if there is a guitar lesson going on in the morning, a music lesson. You've got to get the guitar in the car, William continued, casually dropping his ability to multitask. Now, we're not taking the guitar, and we need to take the bag for school that we're boarding, Are we not? Are we seeing friends? No, we're not. His children also bigger in the car, apparently with him admitting while giving them a shout out on air. Charlotte and Louis, as George was boarding last night. If you're listening to this, please make sure you are on time, he said. Make sure you're not fighting over who's listening to what this morning. It all sounds like a very bog standard morning of the day in the life of a parent. And I love the fact that William is such a hands on dad, But are we really going to be taken in by this? I think not. The rest of us are hopping on buses, trains, or driving and clapped out cars, as in my case with the wing mirror broken as somebody drove into it last week and I've stuck it back on with sellar teep. Most of us don't have a valet to clean sticky fingermarks from our leather seats, and they posit. Most family cars are unsalvageable from all the slam and the teller pancakes with breadsticks wedged in between the seat belt sockets so deep it's now impossible to remove them. We also aren't followed to school by a police protection officers, or have helicopters at already if we're returning from half turn break in the countryside and need to make a quick dash to the school gate, or for that matter of fuss about remembering who's boarding where this week because guess what nobody is. Royal fans were touched by a warm and

7:57 unexpected moment between King Charles and longtime family friend during a visit to York. The King was touring York Hospital ahead of the opening of the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Center, where he met patient staff and supporters connected to the charity. Among those greeting the monarch was Camilla, Countess of Halifax, an old friend of both King Charles and Queen Camilla. As the pair matt, the Countess warmly embraced and kissed the King, who immediately returned the affection and continued chatting with her. The exchange quickly attracted attention online, with many Royal watches praising the King's relaxed reaction. The countess has known the royal family for decades. She was once married to Richard Parker Bowles, the young brother of Queen Camilla's former husband Andrew Parker Bowles. Although that marriage ended in divorce, she remained close friends with Camilla and has continued to move within royal circles. Video of the encounter spread across social media, where some viewers noted that traditional royal etiquette generally discourages people from initiating physical contact with members of the royal family. One social media user wrote, of course people gasped because she the biggest royal etiquette rule of all. But Charles heard the gasps, so he immediately sent a signal of reassurance, re engaging her in more conversations. Underline for everybody that not only did she do nothing wrong, the King even approved of this physical affection.

9:15 Bravo God, save out King. Another comenter wrote, Royal protocol has been breaking down and it has been long overdue. They're just people. Charles is very aware the old traditions are outdated, and there you have it. All this month we are encouraging listeners of Palace intrigue to help spread the word. If you enjoy the show, tell a friend about us well, better yet, share an episode with someone who loves following the royal family. Be sure to follow Palace Intrigue on Spotify or Apple and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. And we'd love to hear your thoughts on today's stories. You can leave a comment on Spotify and Mark Francis, but thanks to John mcturmott, this is Palace Intrigue and it terms