Will Prince William start a Rival Royal Christmas?

0:03 Calorogus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I am your host Mark for answers. It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas. With the season of speculation in full swing. What will Harry and Meghan do? Will Williams start his own rival Christmas? Some speculation suggests that even Charles might relax the traditions a bit. Traditionally, Sandringham, where the royals retreat to play out their version of a normal Christmas in the English countryside, involves a seventy two hour itinerary and an absolute ban on political talk over dinner. It's a royal affair that King Charles is apparently keen to keep alive, albeit with some tweaks to Phillip's famously rigid schedule. Duncan Larcom, Royal expert extraordinaire, shares that Charles isn't about to overhaul tradition, but might ditch some of the fussier elements, a bit less protocol, a tad more comfort, maybe even a few more dear old Sandringham moments courtesy of a beloved country home vibe. The estate has cultivated since Queen Victoria snagged the twenty thousand acre property for a call twenty two thousand pounds in eighteen sixty two.

1:10 Let's also not forget its sentimental weight, as it's where George the sixth passed in nineteen fifty two, cementing its emotional value for Queen Elizabeth. The Christmas timeline is something out of an Edwardian novel, precise wake up calls, afternoon tea on Christmas Eve, gift exchanges by the European tradition, a black tie drinks reception and then a banquet with windsor coats and bowl gowns. Tradition dictates that no one leaves the table until the monarchs do, but Duncan suspects Charles might listen up a bit with the no politics rule. Maybe someone will finally be able to slip in a Brexit comment over dessert. It remains to be seen if this is all still too formal for William and Kate, who seem to want their children to experience a quiet Christmas, boring opening gifts as so many families do. While the royal family may travel commercially, don't expect them to queue up with the rest of us. They managed to breeze through airports thanks to a few clever tricks. Royals use aliases to avoid drawing attention, with Prince William and Kate, for instance taking on the unassuming names of mister and Missus Smith when they traveled to Australia in twenty fourteen, while Prince George was registered as Baby Jones. When Prince Harry and Megan started dating, they kept things low key by hopping on Norwegian Air to fly under the radar to Norway. Even King Charles, it seems, has mastered the art of discreete airport navigation, often slipping through the VIP Windsor suite at Heathrow where the usual hustle and bustle is replaced with butler service and Michelin starred fair by chef Jason Atherton. This suite offers seasonal British delicacies, including treats like pistachio pastries and chocolate fond do. But Harry

2:40 has sometimes skipped the VIP lounges and gone incognito altogether, like his memorable trip with Ryanair to Scotland, where fellow passengers praised his low key approach. Seems like even the Royals appreciate the perks of the no frill's life. Every now and then, Mike Tyndall's nack for quick escapes seems to have a bit of royal flare. When he's ready to make a hasty exit, he reportedly uses excuses that a pure cheek with mentions of King Charles needing help with back scratching or Corgy's leaving messes in unfortunate places, and when he's particularly pressed, he might even throw in a mention of an off schedule mote cleaner supposedly driving Zara up the wall. Dominic West, known for portraying King Charles in the Crown, recently opened up about his former friendship with Prince Harry, revealing it fell apart after an unintentional slip during a press event. The two bonded during a charity event in twenty thirteen, completing a growling two hundred mile walk with twelve injured servicemen as part of Walking with the Wounded, but the camaraderie took a hit when West, recalling their celebration at the end of the journey, said he probably said too much during a press conference after which they drifted apart. We sort of lost touch because I said too much. In a press conference West shared on Time's Radio, he recalled the lighthearted moments from their time together, noting how Harry specialized in building the trees, even constructing with a makeshift windbreaker and a toilet role holder.

4:03 Since then, despite the passage of time and Harry's admitted interest in the crown, the pair haven't rekindled their friendship. The Duke of Sussex has mentioned that he watches a series to ensure it stays historically accurate, but it seems his royal and on screen father haven't connected to catch up. According to Nostro Damis, Charles might not hold the crown for long with the possibility of an unexpected royal stepping in. Some interpreters suggest the prophecy hints at Prince Harry or even Simon Durante Day, an Australian who claims to be Charles and Camilla's secret son, as potential successes, which, let's face it, would be all kinds of content for this podcast. The speculation stems from Nostrodamis's sixteenth century writings, reinterpreted in a two thousand and five book by author Mario Reading.

4:46 Reading accurately predicted the Lee Queen Elizabeth the Iond's death in twenty twenty two, and linked another prophecy to the king's reign being limited by public disapproval, particularly tied to lingering resentment over his divorce from Princess Diana. Darmis's line about a man who never expected to be king has fueled theories that Harry could ascend the throne if Prince William is unable or unwilling to take the role. Adding another twist, reading speculates that the term King of the Islands in Nostra Damisis's writings may point to a diminished commonwealth under Charles, with the UK confined to its court territories. Meanwhile, skeptics might argue these interpretations stretch the limits of poetic license. While this theory provides plenty of fodder for royal watches and conspiracy theories alike, the Royal family itself has yet to weigh in on Nostradamis's surprising choice of a next monarch or the existence of any secret heirs. Palant's intrigued me right back. The Royal family is facing criticism for appearing out of touch after launching an online shop for Boomoral Castle that features a line of pricey high end products, including a nearly one thousand pound Tartan cashmere throw and at two thy fifty pound crystal glass bowl. Out of King Charles's effort to make Moral more accessible, this online venture follows the summer's public tours of the estate, with tickets priced at one hundred pounds and additional fifty pounds for those wanting afternoon tea. The luxury shop offers items bearing the new bow Moral Hunting Tartan, including a four hundred pound scarf, seventy five pound lambs Will hot water bottle,

6:20 and a two hundred eighty five pound tweed Will throw. It's already drawing backlash, with critics like Tristan Grayford of the anti monarchy group Our Republic arguing that this venture underscores the disconnect between the royals and the financial realities facing much of the public, particularly as households struggle with economic pressures. The British royal family's wealth, estimated at eighty eight billion dollars according to Forbes, might seem astronomical, but it pails intomparison to the staggering fortune of the Saudi royal family. The House of Sald with a net worth of one point four trillion. The House of Soald Our paces even the combined net worths of tac Titans like Elon Musk and Bill Gates. The wealth of the bridge Wells comes from concrete assets, including properties and income from prestigious estates such as the Duchy of Cornwall and the Duchy of Lancaster. These estates encompass valuable landmarks like the Savoy Hotel and Somerset House, with the Duchy of Lancaster's assets alone valued at seven hundred and fifty five million dollars.

7:18 King Charles, personally worth an estimated seven hundred seventy two million, ranks as the two hundred and fifty eighth wealthiest person in the UK. And they have it. If like to email us and addresses the Palasintrigu at gmail dot com, please fall ust on Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice and don't forget. You can get the show commercial free, along with hundreds of others from Callaoga Shark Media, with a lot of Christmas themed shows available. Check out all the details in the show notes. I'm Mark Francis My thanks to John McDermott This is palace intrigue in good terms.