Spilling Royal Tea

Spilling Royal Tea

As King Charles's Coronation approaches, Spilling Royal Tea will keep fans caught up on all the Royal drama. From the invitees to the snubs (we're looking at you, Meghan), and from the heirs apparent to the black sheep, Royal insider Sean Mandell delivers all the scoop and explores what makes this event unique from past coronations.

Episodes

May 11, 2023 38 mins
For the season finale, Sean and Maggi compare notes of the most iconic moments of King Charles' coronation. Sean welcomes back official royal photographer Zak Hussein, who photographed the royals in the pouring rain on Charles' big day, along with Jamie Samhan, former Managing Editor of ET Canada and royal correspondent, for a roundtable review of how the royal crowning went down.   Host: Sean Mandell Learn more about your ad choic...
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With less than two days left til King Charles’ coronation, all eyes are on London. We break down all the key info you need ahead of the historic ceremony: how to watch, when to watch, and what to watch for. Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole from the podcast “Keeping Up with the Windsors” join Sean to discuss how Brits are feeling about Charles’ big day.  Host: Sean Mandell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
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Just days after Meghan Markle confirmed that she will not be attending the coronation of King Charles III, it’s emerged that Meghan and Charles exchanged letters following the Sussexes’ infamous Oprah interview. In the correspondence, Meghan is said to have accused the royal family of unconscious racial bias and named the identity of the senior royal who made comments about Prince Archie’s skin tone. Award-winning producer and ente...
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After months of speculation, we’ve finally learned that Meghan Markle will not attend the upcoming coronation, opting instead to stay behind in California to celebrate Prince Archie’s 4th birthday with Princess Lilibet while hubby Harry makes a cameo in the UK for Charles’ big day.  This week, Sean is joined by comedian and TikTok sensation, Zarna Garg, whose upcoming comedy special, “Zarna Garg: One in a Billion,” debuts on Amazo...
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April 13, 2023 35 mins
Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell Oprah interview, the Royal Family has been plagued with accusations of racism. In the spotlight thanks to his upcoming coronation, King Charles III has the daunting task of responding to these allegations and reckoning with the role the monarchy has played in fanning the flames of racial strife over centuries. Nazir Afzal, OBE, Chancellor of the University of Manchester and form...
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April 6, 2023 36 mins
The coronation of King Charles is only a few weeks away! Upon assuming the throne, King Charles III became the head of the Church of England and got a fancy new title: Defender of the Faith. But what does that actually mean? And while the coronation is bound to be full of the usual pomp and pageantry, Charles will have to modernize the medieval ritual in order to remain relevant for the 21st century. To hear all about the religious...
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March 30, 2023 49 mins
This week Prince William made a surprise trip to Poland and he popped into a gay bar while on tour! We breakdown why that was such a big move on Will’s part and discuss how the upcoming coronation is being viewed across the pond with Clark Moore, an actor and filmmaker, he's best known for his work in Love, Simon and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and he is a postgraduate researcher in history at the University of Edinburgh. He is also the f...
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March 23, 2023 46 mins
The most photographed family in the world knows a thing or two about the power of images. But what about the story that doesn't fit within the margins of a photo? We're joined by royal photographer, Zak Hussein, who has been up close and personal with Will & Kate, Meghan & Harry, and Charles & Camilla. He spills the tea on behind the scenes moments, royal blunders, and who he thinks is the nicest! We also track the evolution of the...
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A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced that the couple's daughter, Lili, was christened on Friday, March 3. But they buried the lead! Which is that the one year old is now being called Princess Lilibet Diana. This title upgrade was only reflected on the royal family's website days later, leading many to wonder when this took effect and what it says about the relationship between H & M and the rest of the royal ...
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March 9, 2023 48 mins
It’s official: Meghan and Harry have been invited (or shall we say, e-vited) to King Charles III’s coronation on May 6. But how likely are they to attend after Charles evicted them from their “forever home” in the UK? Special guest Jamie Samhan, former Managing Editor of ET Canada, royal correspondent and the founder of Hop, an AI powered wellness platform for female entrepreneurs, joins the pod for tea, analysis and commentary. Le...
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March 2, 2023 43 mins
Prince Harry released his memoir "Spare" and completed a circuit of interviews promoting the book. Since his press tour, Harry and Meghan have been met with a wave of mockery and derision. South Park even jumped in with an entire episode poking fun of the royal couple in exile. A recent Newsweek poll revealed that both Harry and Meghan have experienced a precipitous drop in public opinion. Why has their popularity declined, even af...
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March 2, 2023 38 mins
As the world prepares for King Charles' upcoming Coronation, Sean & Maggi are taking a look at the current state of the royal family. From Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's slate of public projects -- which included a Netflix documentary and a sit-down interview with Oprah -- to the alleged rifts between the members of the monarchy. Season 2 of Spilling Royal Tea will dive deep into the royal drama, as we gear up for the Coronation of...
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In season 2 of Spilling Royal Tea, Sean Mandell will keep fans caught up on all the Royal drama. We'll explore the relationships between the Royals, and discuss the lead up to one of the most monumental moments in history, the coronation of King Charles. Season 2 of Spilling Royal Tea begins March 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 24, 2018 42 mins
Sean and Craig spill some royal tears as they replay every magical moment from Harry & Meghan's wedding. From the highly debated Givenchy dress to Bishop Curry's fire preaching to best and worst dressed celebrity guests, this finale is equal parts sass and sentiment. One True Pairing's Erica Martirano and Marissa Sangiacomo join the show to compare how this wedding stacks up against Prince William and Kate Middleton's. Finally, the...
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May 17, 2018 46 mins
Days before Kensington Palace issued Meghan's statement that her father would not be attending the wedding due to health reasons, Sean was on the phone with Thomas Markle. He spills the story of his first conversation with Thomas, along with some ideas about who might be walking Meghan down the aisle. We deliver a comedic review of the Lifetime movie 'Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance' and talk to the Aussie actor who played Prince W...
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May 10, 2018 43 mins
Royal brides and grooms were once mere pawns in the building of Empire. They married for money, land, power and often to their own inbred demise. But Harry and Meghan are marrying for love! And doing it in a $180,000 Ralph & Russo gown. Come along for Sean and Craig's wild romp through the ages and pillow talk with award-winning contemporary romance writer K.M. Jackson, who says this royal wedding is good for your imagination. And ...
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May 3, 2018 42 mins
This week it's all about Prince Harry! Biographer Katie Nicholl takes us back to Harry's complicated childhood, his wild years from Eaton to Vegas, and the experiences that defined Harry as a soldier and humanitarian. We learn where the royal family gets their wealth and how Meghan marrying in could give the monarchy a big tax headache. While Craig is away, producer Maggi Van Dorn joins Sean to calculate what makes this reformed ba...
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April 26, 2018 35 mins
American. Biracial. Divorcée. Actress. These are mere boxes that have been used to categorize, but not contain, Meghan Markle. Sean and Craig are joined by royal biographer Andrew Morton and cultural commentator Van Lathan to discuss what impact a mixed-race duchess will have on the U.K.'s most symbolic family and society. While Meghan won't absolve England's colonial past, all agree that she inspires hope for a brighter future. Sp...
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April 23, 2018 4 mins
8 lbs. 7 oz. of royal bliss has been delivered unto us this day. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, gave birth to a baby boy at St. Mary's historic Lindo Wing. In this celebratory minisode, Sean and Craig toast the newborn, unpack why this is also a momentous occasion for his sister Princess Charlotte, and place bets on what the new prince might be called.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more abou...
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April 19, 2018 40 mins
Meghan Markle is not the first American to marry into British high society. In fact, when the British aristocracy was going bankrupt it was American heiresses who infused new money into their estates. We trace how these American women, along with royal brides-Diana and Kate-have changed the face of England. And while Meghan studies for her British Citizenship test, Royal Central's Jamie Samhan grills Sean and Craig with questions f...
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