The summer of Prince William

0:00 Palace Intrigue now has merch. Check out the hats, t shirts, mugs and other great items with Palace Intrigue, Deep Crown, Good Times, Kate is Wonderful and more. There's free shipping and for a limited time get ten percent off with the code new Merch ten. Go to Kalaroga dot com. That's c A l O r O g A dot com or look for the link in the show notes. We really appreciate your support for the show. Thanks Kalaroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue and my host Mark Francis. The Daily Mail took a look at how Prince William has won the hearts of the nation this summer, with his boyish charm and spirited antics, providing a welcome contrast to a year marked by significant challenges for the royal family.

0:54 At a recent Euros game, William's enthusiastic support for England's win against Switzerland which the nation's attention. His animated reactions, including cheering, punching the air and even a heartfelt hug with Bouque Osaka, showcased his genuine passion and relatability. Fans on social media praised his emotional engagement, noting how his behavior mirrored that of any devoted football fan. William's light aside has also been on display in other public appearances. He delighted Taylor Swift fans with his dad dancing at a sold out London concert where he attended with his three children. Additionally, a video of him riding an electric scooter around Windsor Castle went viral, with fans appreciating his down to earth and playful demeanor. These moments of levity come in the wake of a difficult ear for the Prince. Kate revealed in March that she is battling cancer following King Charles's own diagnosis. In a heartfelt message, Kate shared the family's journey of coping with the news and supporting the young children through the process. The couple's expressed their gratitude for the public support during this challenging time. William's ability to balance his public duties with moments of personal joy and connection has resonated, with many highlighting his resilience and relatability. As the Prince of Wales, he continues to navigate his roles with a blend of seriousness and lightheartedness that endears him to the public. Royal watchers were entertained recently by the site of William on a scooter. Vanity Fair took a look at Wells scooter life. In London. Only scooters from rental companies participating in a

2:28 regulated trial are permitted on city streets. Officials emphasized that it is still illegal to use privately owned East Scooters or other powered transporters on public roads. However, these restrictions don't apply when the roads belong to you. Thus, when Prince Williams spotted writing at scooter around Windsor Castle, there was no concern about legality. Regional transit officials note that these scooters, responsible for seriously injuring twenty two people as of late twenty twenty three according to the BBC, are allowed with the landowner's permission, which William undoubtedly has. According to a Son report from last year, William bought the scooter in twenty twenty three to make the ten minute trip from his Adelaide cottage home to Windsor Castle more manageable. The scooter capable of reaching ten miles an hour just makes sense, an unnamed source told the Son. He whizzers up to the castle when he needs to see his father, King Charles Third. It's a two or three mile round trip from his family home at Adelaide Cottage to Windsor Castle, so it's easier by scooter than by car or walking. In twenty fifteen, Kate told Well Wishes that it always fills me with horror when William rode his beloved bike. I'm terrified, she said of his easy riding habit. Prince William is said to reveal a new facet of his public persona through a forthcoming documentary series. Unlike his brother Prince Harry, who provided an inside look at royal life in a Netflix series with Megan Markle, William's documentary We'll focus on a cause close to his heart, ending homelessness. The two part series Prince William Can We End Homelessness will air on ITV and ITV EXSS Autumn. It highlights the Homewards Program,

4:03 a charitable initiative launch to assist individuals facing homelessness across the UK. A series with spotlight efforts and six key locations Aberdeen, Bournemouth, christ Church and Pool, Lambeth, Newport, Northern Ireland and Sheffield, directed by BAFT Award winning director Leo Burley. The series promises to be a deep dive into the Homewards Program's first year. Burley, known for the Real Me Mo Farrer and My Dad, The Pea Steel and Me, shared insight about the projects, saying, over the past year, we have spent time following Prince William the Royal Foundation through the first year of the Homewards Program. We've heard some incredibly moving stories from people across the country facing homelessness. Homelessness has long been a significant cause for Prince William, inspired by his late mother, Princess Diana.

4:49 Diana's efforts to expose her sons to life beyond royal privileges included visits to homeless shelters, instilling and William a lifelong commitment to the issue. William became a patron of Centrepoint to Homeless Charity and even spent a night on the streets in two thousand and nine to raise awareness and experience he described as eye opening regarding the complexities of homelessness. The Homewards Initiative, founded by Prince William the Royal Foundation in June twenty twenty three, aims to make homelessness rare, brief and non recurring. By working with selected locations, the program seeks to develop scalable solutions to drive lasting change across the UK. Everyone we're filmed with has welcomed the spotlight that Prince William and Homewards are placing on the UK's homelessness crisis.

5:33 Burley said the documentary series is expected to air between September and November, offering a comprehensive look at the program and its impact. Palace Intrigue will be right back. Royal expert Jenny Bond does not think King Charles is messing with Megan on the jam and dog Biscuits front, telling Okay Magazine, I absolutely refuse to buy into suggestions of a petty rivalry between Meghan's products and the release of new products from the High Grove estate. Iigrove has been coming up with new products for years now. The marketing might have become more sophisticated over time, but there has always been publicity about the organic produce from the farm and gardens.

6:15 I really don't think that Charles or its marketing people would sink so low as to try and deliberately compete with or scupper Meghan and her team. Why would Charles want to make things worse than they already are, so I think it's a load of old nonsense and would be beneath him. One theorist way is that it's really funny. Meanwhile, King Charles has chosen not to continue the patronage of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the National Flying Club roles that were formerly held by the late Queen Elizabeth. Despite taking on several of our patronages, the King has opted not to support this particular sport. Paul, now Treasurer of the National Flying Club, has expressed a concern that his decision could signally end for the institution. I should think about eighteen months or two years, they will probably dismantle it, he said, expressing his appointment.

7:00 We've always had a member of the Royal family as our patron and we've always been proud of it. It's a workingman's sport and it's taken that privilege away. The sport of pigeon racing has increasingly faced criticism from animal rights activists, who argue that it is cruel and can lead to the deaths of the birds and the habit If you'd like to email us who addresses the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple, the app of your choice. Writers review, leave some stars. If you love the show, don't forget. We have Palace Intrigue merch now and also subscriptions to get this show commercial free. You can get all the instructions in the show notes or episode notes I Mid Frances thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue CONTNS