Off With Their Headlines

It’s August, which means only one thing in the realm of royal reporting: it’s silly season! Amanda and Meredith dive into the weird, wonderful, downright absurd stories that hit our feeds while the royals take their annual holidays. 

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Prince Grilliam

I Dressed Like Prince George For a Week

Plus, we’re catching up on some big stories to which the press have turned a blind eye - including King Charles’ toxic...

Amanda is still traversing the U.K. and taking copious amounts of slow-mo videos of Mr. Of Fact. This week Meredith is joined by the host of Oddly Specific, Meredith Lynch! The Meredith's cover everything from the internet's reaction to the Coldplay//Astronomer CEO fiasco and how misinformation spreads, our least favorite Coldplay songs. We discuss how a Google search led Meredith L. to start a pod dedicated to private equity and p...

You asked, we answered...summer 2025 edition! We discuss everything from the 'Brooklyn Beckham x Sussexes' storyline to our favorite BBQ dishes to the open-ended royal reporting we wish would get resolved.

We open our seasonal mailbag to ALL Patreon members (free or paid!), so be sure to join for the next opportunity to submit a question!

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In this week's episode, we check off one of our bucket list topics: royals and theatre. Before we dive into that we have a burying the lede on the media coverage surrounding the 'secret summit' between Prince Harry and King Charles's aides.

Then, we move on to the main stage with Royal Theatre Past and Present. We breakdown the stunningly bad Diana: The Musical, a controversial new musical about Prince George, Andr...

Step beyond the British Isles and meet some of the world’s *other* royal heirs from! From Spain to Sweden, we’re discussing five future faces of monarchy this week. Plus: a troubling report out of Norway involving the (allegedly) wayward son of a crown princess. 

Over on Patreon this week, you’ll find a breakdown of new reporting on royal finances, a candid conversation about As Ever’s summer drops, and some royal fashion c...

Enjoy this Patreon episode from the vault, in which Amanda and Meredith rewatched The Princess Diaries 1 & 2. We had the MOST royally good time breaking down these films of our childhood. We're talking Mia Thermopolis’ glow-up, the charm of Garry Marshall movies (Meredith has SEVERAL recs), Lana getting coned, Genovian politics, and the chaotic nostalgia of 2000s makeover scenes.

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This week on Off With Their Headlines, we’re breaking down some intentionally misleading royal coverage and diving into the media’s framing of Prince William’s 43rd birthday. Does the coverage reveal anything new about his evolving image? 

More on William's Gemini/Cancer cusp: https://mattaoffact.substack.com/p/prince-williams-gemini-cancer-cusp

Then we switch gears with some media recs to span the entire spectrum of sum...

This week on Off With Their Headlines...we’re breaking down Trooping the Colour from all sides: the Republic protests, the optics of royal spectacle vs. Trump-style “birthday parades,” and of course, a closer look at the fashion moments that stole the show.

We also unpack the news that Kate pulled out of Royal Ascot, with the Palace emphasizing her need to “find the right balance” in her return to public life post-treatment. And...

This week, we’re chatting with FluentlyForward about royal blind items! Shannon (@fluentlyforward) walks us through the history of the blind item, as well as the juiciest royal blinds from history (CW: explicit language).

Amanda also made an appearance on FF a few weeks back to discuss Meghan’s business moves and time in the public eye. Listen here!

And in the spirit of speculation, gossip, and rumor, we also have briefings o...

This week, we’re wrapping up our deep dive into rival royal courts—with a focus on the evolving (and sometimes tense) dynamic between King Charles and Prince William. Whose press secretaries are really calling the shots…and how is the press playing off the dynamic?

Plus, an eye-roll for the ages as we zoom in on a headline no one asked for: the “controversy” around the Sussexes naming their daughter Lilibet…four years later.

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g Charles III touched down in Canada for a whirlwind visit—wondering ‘why now?’ We break down the timing, the messaging behind his Speech from the Throne, and what it all signals about the monarchy’s current diplomatic strategy.

Then: a surprising royal baby announcement...sort of. We also check in on Meghan Sussex's brand, plus Flora Vesterberg’s personal revelation as she shares her autism diagnosis with the public.

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We’ve been teasing this topic for aaaages and it’s finally time! Amanda and Meredith are strapping in to discuss the rival courts that seem to be taking shape for the reign of KCII. This week, we’re exploring the historic precedent for a lacking “united front” between monarch and heir. 

Plus, what a bestselling Swedish author told Amanda about the royal family this week, and an incisive breakdown of the news that Pres. Joe ...

This week, we're digging into the royal family’s long-standing love affair with homeopathy and alternative healing—a fascination that feels newly relevant as King Charles continues cancer treatment and the Princess of Wales promotes...well, just “nature.” What does it mean when wellness trends collide with royal PR?

We also take a detour to the Cannes Film Festival, where a new dress code banning nudity and “voluminous” styles h...

This episode, we’re keeping one eye on the red carpet, and the other on the Vatican, as Pope Watch 2025 heats up with the start of the papal conclave. We break down what’s at stake, plus take a stylish detour with our Met Gala fashion review—who nailed the tailoring brief and who phoned it in? 

In royal news, we unpack the latest on Prince Harry’s RAVEC decision and other headline-grabbing moments from the House of Windsor....

This week we took a stroll down memory lane and revisited the coronation of the "eldest boy", King Charles III. Amanda provides a timeline of events, Meredith shows how the media is rehashing old stories behind paywalls, and we discuss some of the moments we'd forgotten about (a certain pair of heels worn by Rose Hanbury, the "what qualifies as a tiara" debate, and of course, the memes. We also put the "will she or won't she" aroun...

We are country-hopping in this episode, from news of Pope Francis's passing in Rome, The Wales's Windsor no-show at Easter services, and our first (and hopefully last) convo on all of our Archewell thoughts (timeline included!)

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It's time for another chatty episode to catch up on all things media, culture, and royals! Everything from royal tours to Katy Perry’s 11 minute trip to space is on the agenda this week. We even catch up with the latest conservative fantasies in Evie Magazine. 

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Meredith and Amanda are joined by bestselling author and journalist Jo Piazza for a juicy deep dive into the trad wife trend, Meghan Markle’s complicated place within it, and the cultural forces shaping how we talk about modern womanhood. 

We also unpack Meghan’s As Ever brand launch (yes, we both ordered the jam and the flower sprinkles), plus the latest legal moves in Prince Harry’s RAVEC case. A smart, spicy episode...

Meredith and Amanda are joined by guest host Everett - AKA @InRoyalNews - to discuss niche internet fame, signature fragrances, and (of course) the juiciest royal stories that we just can’t stop thinking about. 

We also discuss the news that Prince Harry has stepped back from his charity, Sentebale, amidst a boardroom battle. For a more in-depth breakdown of that developing story, tune into our Patreon exclusive bonus episo...