March 13, 2025

Is the King Charles Donald Trump Bromance over?

Show Notes
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Trump is said to be sad with Charles also being friends with other world leaders

William is going on a trip without Kate

Harry looked happy hanging out without you know who.

We don't mention "her" today. You're welcome.

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Kalaroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I

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am your host, Mark Francis. We'll give you a break

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today from talking about you know who. The bromance between

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President Trump and King Charles may be over. Trump is

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reportedly less than pleased after King Charles welcomed Ukrainian President

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Vladimir Zelensky to Sandringham, just days after Trump had a

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tense Oval Office meeting with the Ukrainian leader. According to

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the Daily Mail, the photos of the King standing shoulder

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to shoulder with Zelenski have left Trump feeling that his

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own invitation for a state visit to the UK, publicly

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extended by a Prime Minister, Kirs Starmer, has been made

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to feel less special. Diplomatic sources in Washington suggested that

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Trump's allies quietly express their dissatisfaction to the British government,

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but were told in no uncertain terms that they could

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not direct King Charles to call off the Zelensky meeting.

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A well placed source confirmed things definitely went a bit

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called in Washington after sandry Ham. We told them that

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the King makes his own decisions about who he meets.

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Tensions between Trump and Charles may be further complicated by

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Trump's recent criticism of Canada, where Charles remains Head of State.

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The Sunday Times reports that Charles is particularly mindful of

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his role in Canada as well as the Commonwealth. Charles

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demonstrated his commitment to healthcare education by refreshing his first

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aid skills practicing CPR on a dummy patient under the

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guidance of nursing cadets. The King, who is previous training

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in resuscitation, visited the headquarters of the Royal College of

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Nursing in Central London to mark the milestone of the

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one thousandth RC and King's Nursing Cadet. William has mastered

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the art of feeding the media. Give the perhaps some

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pictures and something to write about on the press, coverage

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goes a lot easier. William was out being fabulous and

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demonstrated his easy rapport with children and his enthusiasm for

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football during a visit to Sporting Chalca f C. Upon arrival,

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William was warmly received by hundreds of school children and

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local residents. According to reports, he took his time greeting

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pupils from Fiverslely Park Academy, exchanging handshakes, hugs and what

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he jokingly called a record breaking number of high fives

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in ten minutes, many of which were photographed. A particularly

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well received moment came when he spotted a sign declaring

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aston Villa is the Best, a sentiment close to his

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heart as a devoted fan of the club. He gave

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a thumbs up in response, much to the delight of

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the young supporter who had made it. One of the

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more touching moments of the visit occurred when a young

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boy caught William's eye with an enthusiastic wave before opening

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his arms wide for a hug. The Prince, never one

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to refuse such an earnest request, obliged, earning an audible

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awe from the crowd and quite the photo. His warm

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interactions with the children caused a slight delay in his schedule,

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prompting him to apologize upon arrival at the referee training session,

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where he learned about officiating techniques including fowls, whistle tones

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and flag signals. He also spoke with professional referee and

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British Army Lieutenant Levi and Gray about the evolution of

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women's football and the importance of representation in the sport.

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Reflecting on the conversation, Gray said, we spoke about women

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in football, which I think is definitely growing, and how

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different the women's game is to the men's in terms

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of it being a bit more of a family event

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and a bit more supportive. We want to be able

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to see people who are watching football at home or

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on the sidelines and think that could be me. Without

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events like this where you build representation, that won't happen.

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Of meeting William, she added, it was brilliant. I am

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so pleased I could be here and that he could

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come down and support an event like this. William is

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set to embark on a solo visit to Estonia on

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March twentieth and twenty first, marking his first international trip

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of the year and his inaugural visit to the Baltic nation.

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His journey follows that of his uncle, Prince Edward, who

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undertook a similar visit in January. Traveling in his role

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as Colonel in chief of the Mercian Regiment, the Prince

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of Wales will observe how British troops are supporting NATO's

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Eastern Flank as part of Operation cabrit This deployment, led

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by the UK, forms part of the NATO's enhanced forward

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presence in the Baltic States, designed to bolster Euroatlantic security

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and deter potential threats. While in Estonia, Wollim will also

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visit the capital to Lynn to gain insight into the

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country's response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and explore

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its advancements in renewable energy and technology. His visit underscores

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the British royal family's ongoing support for Ukraine, a stance

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they have maintained since the onset of the Russian invasion

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three years ago. Kate is not expected to be on

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the trip. The Wonderful Prince, she says, of Wales, has

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been favoring red in her wardrobe choices of late, prompting

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speculation of whether the colour shift is a deliberate style

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statement or a more strategic move. While Kate has long

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been known for her affinity for blue, once the dominant

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shade among senior royal women, her recent ensembles have leaned

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heavily towards vibrant reds. Since December, the Princess has made

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several high profile appearances in striking red outfits. She wore

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Alexander McQueen to her together at Christmas Carol Concert on

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December sixth, a maroon turtleneck for a prison visit on

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February eleventh, another McQueen creation in Wales on February twenty

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six and most recently Katherine Walker for the Commonwealth Day

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Service on March tenth. This pattern suggests more than mere coincidence.

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There are a few theories behind the change. Some speculate

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that as the most senior women in the royal family,

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Queen Camillicate's first choice on outfits and her preferences were blue,

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may have led Kate to lean into red instead. Others

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point to lag dressing, with red representing one of the

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colors of the Union Jack, symbolizing her growing role in

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the monarchy. Another explanation could be practicality. A recent Sunday

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Times article suggested Kate Want's attention to shift from her

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wardrobe to her work. A Palace source was quoted as saying,

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she wants the focus to be on the really important issues,

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the people and the causes she is spotlighting. Repeating a

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strong signature color could be a way to reduce focus

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on individual outfits and reinforce her messaging. Still, as Susan Kelly,

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founder of what Kate war pointed out to people, It's

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understandable that the princess would like the emphasis to be

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on her work and not her fashion. However, two things

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can be true. Journalists like myself as well as bloggers,

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can cover both the work being done by the princess

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and her fashion. The old, happy, looking, cool guy and

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Prince Harry made a solo appearance in Santa Barbara over

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the weekend, attending the one eto five Rock for Responders

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benefit at the Grenada Theater. The event, organized by Santa

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Barbara non profit at one eight five, aimed to support

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first responders in the wake of the devastating California wildfires

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earlier this year. Harry was seen engaging with first responders

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during the VIP cocktail Hour. The concert, featuring performances by

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Hooting in the Blowfish, Kenny Loggins and Macy Gray, raised

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funds for music heres supporting musicians affected by the fires,

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as well as mental health programs for first responders in

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Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Harry looked quite happy in photos,

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as if the world had been lifted off his shoulders.

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She who shall not be named today, did not attend

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the event. More powers in just a moment. The Grand

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de Carhal family of Luxembourg has announced the passing of

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Prince Frederick at the age of twenty two. His father,

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Prince Robert of Luxembourg, shared the heartbreaking news in a

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statement on the POLG Foundation website, honoring his son's life

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and legacy. It is with a very heavy heart that

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my wife and I would like to inform you of

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the part asking of our son, the po LG Foundation

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founder and creative director Frederick, Prince Robert wrote. He recounted

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the deeply emotional moment on February twenty eighth, rare disease day,

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when his son gathered the strength to bid farewell to

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his family. Frederick found the strength and the courage to

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say goodbye to each of us in turn, he said,

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expressing particular gratitude to his wife, Princess Julie of Nassau,

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who had not left Frederick's side in fifteen years. Prince

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Robert shared a poignant exchange with his son, recalling Frederic's

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final question, Papa, are you proud of me? Though he

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had always reassured his son of his pride, Frederick sought

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confirmation that he had done everything he could in his

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short but meaningful life. He needed reassurance that he had

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contributed all that he possibly could in his short and

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beautiful existence, and that he can now finally move on,

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his father wrote. Prince Frederick, who was born with POLG

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mitochondrial disease, dedicated his life to raising awareness of the

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rare diseases through his foundation. He was diagnosed at the

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age of four roe as the symptoms of the condition

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became more apparent. POLG disease is a genetic mitochondrial disorder

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that robs the body cells of energy, in turn causing

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progressive multiple organ brain, nerves, liver and testines, muscles, swallowing

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and ocular functions, dysfunction and failure. Prince Robert explained he

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likened it to a faulty battery that never fully recharges,

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is in a constant state of depletion, and eventually loses power.

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Despite the challenges of his illness, Prince Frederick worked tirelessly

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to advance research and awareness through the POLG Foundation, ensuring

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that others would not suffer in silence. His legacy, built

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on resilience and purpose, will undoubtedly live on in the

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work he started and need have it. I Mark Francis,

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my thanks to John McDermott. This is Pallas injury

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