PALACE WEEKLY: JAM WARS AND PANTHER STALKERS - The week in royal news with Mark Francis

0:03 Caloroga Shark Media. That Low and welcome to Palace Weekly. I am your host, Mark Francis. This is the show where we have the shortened versions of all the stories that happened during the week on our regular series Palace Intrigue. And if you'd like to hear the full stories, just head over there and check it out. It comes out daily Palace Intrigue. All right, here's what happened last week. In The Royalist, Tom Sykes discussed the Netflix deal, writing, Harry and Meghan won't get paid big bucks unless they make stuff that attracts eyeballs, that seems fair and might even make them less of a target. I'm not sure that anyone expects one announced project, a short Ugandan documentary about HIV in Africa Masaka kids are Rhythm with them to generate a casino payday. But I do think, maybe naively, that the world is a better placed with films like that in it. If Harry can bring some focus to the desperate need of kids affected by HIV in Africa after the implosion of his Center Balley Charity, then hats off to him. Will Archwal's adaptation of Carli's Fortune romance novel meet me at the lake, ever see the light of day? Who can guess? As the old Hollywood ad age has it, no one knows anything. The trailer for the upcoming season of The Cooking Show was of course mocked.

1:26 In it, megane scene wearing white and green belted floral print Carolina Herrera minidress valued at twenty three hundred pounds by The Express. Social media users described it as beautiful, but not for cooking. Megan Markle appears to have been snubbed by one of her former podcast guests, none other than Mariah Carey. In a new interview with Hits Radio, the pop legend was asked about her connections to the British royal family ahead of her performance at King Charles Sandringham Estate, but instead of mentioning her twenty twenty two ap peers on Megan's Archetypes podcast, Carrie chose to name only one royal, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, whom she warmly described as cool. The emission has raised eyebrows, with some observers calling it a pointed snub, especially given these slightly tense exchange the pair shared during their podcast episode on archetypes. Carrie famously called megane diva, prompting a moment of discomfort that lingered even after Carrie clarified she meant it as a compliment. It's the visual, Mariah explained at the time. It's the look. You wouldn't maybe get as much diva if you weren't so beautiful and didn't have gorgeous ensembles. Megan didn't quite agree. I associated differently, she replied later, saying it's not something I connect to. Carrie, however, stood her ground, saying you give us Diva moments sometimes, Megan posting to Instagram, Megan was filmed preparing a spaghetti dish featuring homemade preserved lemons set to a Nette Funicello's

2:58 Mia Kara Mia Mauin. Dressed in a crisp white shirt, she diced garlic and basil, stirred her past and finished with a glass of rose, cooking up more than past her with homemade preserved lemons. So much goodness is coming soon, she wrote in the caption, But it wasn't the recipe that caught attention. Meghan wore more than three hundred thousand dollars worth of jewelry while cooking, including Princess Diana's Cartier tank, Fronsei's watch, her Cartier Love bracelet, and her diamond engagement ring designed by Prince Harry, along with her wedding and eternity bands. Radar Online reported Prince Harry and Meghan Mikle is said to be preparing for a legal fight against a notorious website that has continued to host alleged topless images of the Duchess of Sussex despite her repeated denials of their authenticity. The site, which has a history of publishing explicit materials of celebrities, first posted what it claimed were leaked mood photographs of Megan several years ago. According to Radar Online, the couple are raging that the image of remain online and are now seriously thinking about taking legal action to have them removed for good. Meghan has previously denied that any such photographs of her exist, including those alleged to have been taken on the Greek island of Mikanos in two thousand and five while on holiday with her then husband Trevor Engelson. Harry is reportedly once again feeling lost and struggling to find direction. According to Royal commentator Esther Crachu, who told the son Harry is nowhere to be seen. Yes, obviously he's dealing with the

4:30 fallout from his charity and trying to find his own thing. But the man is lost. I mean, he's really trying to find his feet. She described Harry as having a brown Midas touch, a euphemism for failed ventures, and added that in her view, this creative side of this endeavor has really been Meghan's push. She went on to say, I think because he's come from a world where everyone fawns at everything that he does, because he's Prince Harry. In a deeply personal gesture, Prince Harry quiet he paid tribute to his grandfather Philip on the eightieth anniversary of VJ Day. His handwritten letter, accompanied by a wreath, was placed at the Burma Star Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, just hours after his father, King Charles and Queen Camilla led the official commemorations at the same site. The letter, bearing Prince Harry's royal crest, was addressed to the Forgotten Army and recognized the courage and sacrifice of the British troops who fought in the Far East during the Second World War. Harry, who himself served in the military for a decade, acknowledged both their bravery and the legacy left by veterans like his grandfather Prince Philip, who served aboard HMS WELB the Pacific. For me, this anniversary carries an added layer of meaning, Harry wrote, My late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served in the Pacific Campaign. He spoke with quiet humility about those years, but I know how deeply he respected all who stood beside him in that theater of war. Prince William and Princess Catherine and along with their three children, will relocate later this year to

6:02 Forrest Lodge and eight bedroom Grade two listed property nestled in the heart of Windsor Great Park. A royal source told the BBC Windsor has become their home. However, over the last few years while they have lived at Adelaide Cottage, there have been some really difficult times. Moving gives them an opportunity for a fresh start. In a new chapter, the family moved to the four bedroom Adelaide Cottage in August twenty twenty two. Their time they're coincided with several difficult moments, including the death of Queen Elizabeth I just weeks after they arrived, and more recently, the Princess's cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment More powers In just a moment, Kate shared a new summer message in her own voice.

6:50 In a video posted to her official social media accounts. The princess provided a reflective narration accompanied by images of nature, gardens, and children at play. The video is part of an ongoing Mother Nature series. Catherine tells us summer is the season for abundance. Just as the flowers bloom and the fruits ripen, we too are reminded of our own potential for growth. It is the time to ignite our inner fire and explore our own creativity, passions, and dreams. As we bask in the sunlit hours, Friends and families come together, playing, connecting, being present, embracing the joy to be found in even the most fleeting moments and shared experiences. Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. So open your hearts, sing, dance, play. The days are still long, so simply love and be loved. Reports suggest that the Princess of Wales is still finding her way back to full strength despite announcing eight months ago that she was in remission from cancer. According to Radar Online, Catherine continues to face physical and emotional challenges behind closed doors. A Palace insider explained buying closed Doors, She's still struggling emotionally and tires a lot more easily. It's taking longer to readjust to royal life after her cancer treatment. The source added that while she has maintained these strong public face, her recovery remains ongoing. We noted last week that the Princess had released a statement with audio, but did not appear in the video. It's jam wars in the Royal Family.

8:20 King Charles's officially undercut Meghan Markele in the Preserve Aisle, pricing his new raspberry jam at just six seventy a jar, less than half the cost of Megan's fourteen dollars legally fruit spread offering from her lifestyle brand. As ever, Charles has long soul jammed through the Duchy of Cornwall Estate, but this latest batch is now being stocked at the Sandringham Gift Shop, with a wider rollout expected soon. The King's version is described as being made to a unique recipe with locally sourced ingredients and perfect on toast or scones. The King has added another green feather to his crown with the completion of a new solar farm that now fully the Sandringham Estate. Built on a former horse grazing paddock behind the royal residence, the solar facility features two thousand panels spread across two point three hectares. The project began last October and is now live, delivering two point one megawats of zero carbon energy to Sandringham House, the estate's visitor center, and the sawmill. Any surplus energy is fed back into the national grid. King Charles began his summer retreat at Bawmorral Castle, continuing a long standing royal tradition with a formal arrival ceremony at the gates of the historic Scottish estate. Dressed in a traditional tweed jacket and kilt, the King inspected a guard of honour from Balaclava Company, fifth Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland. He was also greeted by one of the monarchy's most enduring ceremonial figures, Corporal Creation the Fourth the Shetland Pony, mascot

9:53 of the regiment, known for his cheeky antics, including once nibbling Prince Harry's fingers and taking a bite out of the Lake Queen's k The pony behaved impeccably this time for the King, and the King is being stalked by a panther. There are fresh reports of a large panther like creature in near High Grove House. A local dog walker said she witnessed the animal cornering of fox at dusk before her three dogs startled it and sent it running. The fox, she added, appeared to stick close by afterwards, seemingly seeking protection. Big cat expert Rick Mentter, who investigates such sightings and runs a podcast on the subject, confirmed he is looking into the case. He noted that another resident recently described seeing a black panther stalking deer near Stroud, with the animal's fur reflecting an orange hue that suggested a leopard in its black form. Sometimes stories bubble up from less mainstream sources before the British tabloids decide to run with them. Radar Online shares that Charles is said to have become increasingly frail and is leaning on whiskey to manage pain. When insider claimed his health has deteriorated significantly in recent months. The walking stick is more than a traditional accessory for a royal portrait. It's become a necessity.

11:09 The King is facing a tough, losing battle with illness, and he turns to whiskey to manage the discomfort. Other accounts paint a more measured picture. Recent portraits taken at Sandringham, shared on the estate's official Instagram account show him walking through the terpiary garden with a cane, something not uncommon for someone of his years and often a simple precaution against falls. A former royal photographer has claimed Queen Camilla is privately urging King Charles to reign in Prince William Ian Pelham turn and told The Mirror he believes the Queen is seeing William trying to create issues and she's told Charles to stop it. It's been rumored for a while that William has been trying to push whatever in the monarchy, and that he's the driving force behind the throne, and I think Charles should be Royal author Christopher Anderson previously told Us Weekly the Prince of Wales merely tolerates his stepmother and that she has always been a little afraid of him, even admitting she needed a gene and tonic after their first meeting. Prince Andrew has quietly arrived at Balmorral. According to a source who told the Males of Richard Eden, Andrew arrived at Balmorral on Friday. He was on his own, with none of the security he used to have. He is believed to be staying at a lodge on the estate. It is not yet known whether he and the Duke of York will spend any time with Charles. More powers than just a moment. A new crisis for King Charles as an official inquiry has branded the Standringham Church Choir and unholy din. A leaked

12:42 sixteen page report commissioned by the Reverend Canon Paul Williams, chaplain at Saint Mary Magdalene Church, where the Royal family attends Christmas services, concluded that singers had no knowledge of music or singing technique and we're producing little more than a racket. The report, written by cathedral musician Tansy Castle Deean, urged the group to aspire to higher standards and embrace dynamic risk taking. Parishioners, however, described the jargon heavy critique and have rallied behind the church's long serving director of music, doc to Claire Stewart, who is currently on sick leave after lodging her own twenty eight page grievance. This is a Norfolk village church, not Westminster Abbey, one parishioner told The Sun. Buckingham Palace quietly deleted a birthday tribute to Princess Anne after it sparked confusion and a fair bit of embarrassment online. The Palace had published a list of seventy five facts about the Princess Royal to mark a seventy fifth birthday, but royal watchers quickly spotted a glaring error in fact number fourteen. The post claimed that Princess Anne has two step children, Tom and Amy Lawrence, from her second marriage to Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence. The problem Sir tim has never been married before and no known children have ever been linked to him. The incorrect detail that to a flurry of reactions on social media, with one user writing either I've gone crazy or Sir Tim Lawrence as secret children. Others wondered if it was just an AI error and there you have it. If you like to email us addresses the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. Please make sure and follow us on

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