PALACE WEEKLY: WORLD'S MOST BORING COUPLE - The Week In Royal News

0:03 Caloroga Shark Media Fellow, and welcome to Pallace Weekly. I am your host, Mark Francis. This is the weekly version of Palace Intrigue, which contains the more expanded versions. So if you'd like those versions, please go back during the week and take a listen there. So from last week's stories, here we go. Congratulations to Harry and Meghan on being named the World's most boring couple. Royal expert esther Crack. You told the son they are boring and unprofitable. I think Netflix are going to have to swallow the fact that they've invested in the world's most boring and unprofitable couple.

0:45 Spotify realized quite early on and got out early. I really don't think the public understands just how little is at stake for Meghan, Like, who cares if as ever fails. It wasn't exactly a passion project, Royal author Philadelphia and Netflix would like to get some of their money back with the launch of the items, explaining I think having invested one hundred million dollars in the shows they did and the thing about Polo which universally panned. But I mean they've obviously made a decision they're going to stick with them for the time being. They're going to go for it, and they're going to go in for a penny, in for a pound, and you know, if they can get some money back with the merchandising grade, Prince Harry and Megan Marko have downsized their communications staff yet again, cutting ties with their in house PRT as part of a broader effort to reduce costs. The latest departure brings the total number of staff lost or let go since the couple stepped back from royal duties in twenty twenty to at least twenty five. According to Page six, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently said goodbye to Deputy Press Secretary Kyle Boolia and European Comms Director Charlie Gibson, along with the Archwells, former Director of Communications Dshit Tank and Operations had Leanne Cashen, a social media manager personal assistant have also exited, though their names have not been made public. Prince Harry is reportedly reeling from what inside as are calling a deeply personal snub by actor John Travolter, a blow that underscores the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's increasingly strained standing in Hollywood's inner circle. The pair, once

2:19 seen as rising stars and celebrity society, are said to be nursing wounded pride. After Travolter, long admired by Harry, not least for his famous nineteen eighty five dance with Princess Diana, appeared to distance himself from the couple. Travolta and Harry had struck up a warm friendship in recent years, culminating in Harry's twenty twenty three induction as a living Legend of Avy Agent and Honor Travolter personally presented. The Princess of Wales has spoken candidly about her ongoing recovery from cancer, describing it as a roller coaster and acknowledging the pressure to maintain composure even when daily life feels unmanageable. During a visit to Colchester Hospital, the Princess reflected on the challenges of finding a new normal after illness, adding it's a roller coaster. It's not one smooth plane, which you expected to be, but the reality is it's not.

3:09 You go through hard times. Catherine also made headlines with her sartorial diplomacy on Tuesday, choosing Christian Dior for the first time as she welcomed the French President and first Lady to the United Kingdom. The choice of the iconic French label during the Macron's state visit was both a fashion first and a no too cross channel elegance. Wearing a pale pink bar jacket from Dior's twenty twenty four collection, Kate stepped out alongside Prince William and a ref Norfolk west of London to Greek President Emmanuel mcron Regiment mccron. The ensemble, designed by Maria Grazier, Jury Dior's first female creative director, was paired with a matching hat by Jess Collett, earrings that once belonged to Princess Diana, and a pearl necklace from Queen Elizabeth's collection. Prince William was in full voice as he cheered the Lion as It's to a commanding for nothing victory over the Netherlands and there Euro twenty twenty five group stage clash in Zurich. Will's patron of the Football Association, watched proudly from the stanzas England bounced back from their opening defeat to France in emphatic style.

4:14 Lauren James led the charge with two goals, joined on the Scoreeshet by Georgia Stanway and Ella Tooon. In acquiet but symbolic served to modernization, King Charles has relaxed the famously rigid dress code at Buckingham Palace's private tennis court, allowing players to wear colours rather than the traditional or white. The change, described by Pallace officials as preferred but not essential, marks a rare departure from centuries of British sporting tradition. Until now, those using the exclusive court in the palace gardens, including members of the Royal family, household, staff and their guests, were expected to follow the unwritten rule of tennis whites, much like Wimbledon. As Windsor Castle prepared to host French President Emmanuel mccran for a glittering state banquet, royal insiders shed light on the extraordinary security measures in place behind the scenes. The three day state visit charles first official hosting of the year, took place at Windsor due to ongoing renovations at Buckingham Palace, and according to former Royal Chef Graham Tinsley, events like these are a whole different ballgame when it comes to security. Tinsley, who once managed the Welsh culinary team and has catered numerous royal functions, said state visits are held under really tight security protocols.

5:32 If we were catering for a heads of State banquet, then all the catering staff would have to meet at a police station and get a motorcycle ride into Cardiff Castle, he recalled in Hello magazine. Before even stepping foot inside the venue, staff must submit to rigorous checks, or while food containers, knives and kitchen equipment had to go through an X ray machine, said Tinsley. In some cases, he added, the events were so sensitive they were given code names to maintain secrecy. The curtain came down on Emmanuel Macron's state visit with a flourish of affection, symbolism, and royal farewells. As the French president and his wife Bridget bid adieu to King Charles and Queen Camilla outside Windsor Castle, Macron sealed the moment with a flurry of kisses. The men lingered in conversation, holding a handshake that stretched twenty eight seconds, as mcronic gripped the King's arm and offered warm thanks for the royal hospitality the Queen and Missus mcron. Meanwhile, she had double cheek kisses and quiet words that appeared to hint at future plans involving Camilla's private secretary. Queen Camello was back in familiar territory on Wednesdays, she took her seat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, this time to watch the men's quarter finals. A longtime fan of the sport, her Majesty arrived at Center Court accompanied by her sister Annabel Elliott, and made a point of shaking hands with Novak Djokovic, wishing the seven time champion good luck ahead of his match against Italy's Flavio Kboli. Djokovic, ever, the gentleman thanked her for attending. Prince Andrew will not face charges in connection to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

7:03 The FBI has officially ended its investigation into the Duke of York and other high profile associates of the late convicted sex offender, a decision that has triggered outrage among Epstein's victims. The conclusion follows a multi year probe led by officials under the Trump era Department of Justice and FBI leadership. A two page memo from investigators said they found no evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties, adding that pushing unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither justice nor the victims more palace. In just a moment, Princess Anne has sent Royal watches into a mild frenzy after unveiling a surprising change to her famously unchanging look.

7:50 Attending Tuesday Night's banquet alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, the Princess Royal looked radiant in a white embellished gown paired with her treasure tiara, But what truly caught the public's eye was her hair. Gone was the signature boufonche has worn for over five decades. In its place, a softer, lower Chinnon style up to the fans quickly celebrated as both elegant and flattering. Social media lit up with admiration, with comets ranging from mam is serving looks tonight to Princess Anne's hair looks so lovely. One admirer declared a real princess through and through. With the Royal Train set to be decommissioned, by twenty twenty seven, the Royal family will soon be saying farewell to the nine carriage train, complete with bedrooms, dining rooms and office space, that has served the monarchy for decades, offering a private and comfortable way to travel around the UK, but with single trips sometimes exceeding forty four thousand pounds, the cost has become increasingly difficult to justify. In its place, the Royals will rely more on regular trains in their existing fleet of other vehicles. The Royal family's Pride Month celebration ended on a bold and for some unexpected note, as the Coldstream Guards performed Chapel Rohans LGBTQ plus anthem Pink Pony Club outside Buckingham Palace. The moment, captured in a now viral video on the official Instagram account for King Charles and Queen Camilla, was accompanied by a simple caption Happy Pride, followed by rainbow and disco ball emojis. While

9:20 many fans praised the gesture as a refreshing show of support for the LGBTQ plus community, not everyone was impressed. Royal historian Alexander Lahman told gb News he was most surprised by the performance, calling it not exactly what I had on my Bingo card for twenty twenty five, and suggesting the Palace might be trying a bit too hard and they have it. If you like to email us or addresses the Palace intric at gmail dot com, please followus on Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice and leave us a nice review if you're enjoying the show. By the way, our new spinoff series, Crown and Controversy is out today. Check it out. It kind of takes off where the Crown, the TV series left off. Take a listen Crown and Controversy. I my Francis My thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Weekly in good terms.