Crown and Controversy

Crown and Controversy

From the creators of Palace Intrigue, a new chapter in royal history begins. Crown and Controversy. William and Kate’s engagement and wedding capture the world’s attention. But as Kate enters the royal family, the pressures of royal life begin to settle in. The birth of Prince George brings new responsibilities, while Harry’s military career and personal struggles unfold. As William and Kate’s family grows, tensions rise when Harry meets Meghan. Their whirlwind romance stirs royal dynamics, setting the stage for changes within the family. A royal wedding, a new baby, and mounting tensions follow as Meghan struggles to adapt to her new life. Harry and Meghan’s journey apart from the family sparks a divide that will forever alter the monarchy. The announcement of Megxit shakes the royal foundation. Harry and Meghan step back from royal duties, leaving the family to figure out how to move forward. Explosive interviews and family scandals unfold, with Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview leading the charge. The monarchy is tested like never before. As the Queen passes, King Charles ascends to the throne, facing both public and private challenges. The royal family is forced to confront its future. A new generation of royals rises to meet the evolving demands of the monarchy under King Charles' reign. Crown and Controversy.

Episodes

27. The Queen's Legacy

January 11, 2026 • 15 mins

Elizabeth becomes the longest-reigning British monarch in September 2015, but privately fears her grandsons are tearing the family apart. At 89, she surveys the wreckage: Charles frustrated at 66, William reluctant, Harry struggling, Andrew's associations troubling.

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26. Heads Together

January 4, 2026 • 16 mins

William, Kate, and Harry launch their mental health campaign, asking the nation to open up about struggles while their own family falls apart in silence. Harry's April 2017 Telegraph interview shocks the palace with unprecedented honesty about his breakdown and therapy.

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25. The Cambridge Family

December 28, 2025 • 14 mins

Behind the perfect family photos, the House of Windsor fractures. Harry finds purpose in the Invictus Games while watching William's domestic bliss from the outside. Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein begin to draw quiet palace concern.

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24. Fifth In Line

December 21, 2025 • 16 mins

The birth of Princess Charlotte on May 2, 2015 - the first royal daughter protected by new succession laws. Kate faces the cameras just hours after giving birth, and Charlotte's arrival pushes Harry to fifth in line to the throne.

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23. The Reluctant Prince

December 14, 2025 • 16 mins

William continues his air ambulance work instead of committing to full-time royal duties. Charles and palace officials pressure him to step up, but William clings to the meaningful work and normal life he's built in Norfolk.

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22. The Spare's Shadow

December 7, 2025 • 16 mins

Tabloid photos of Harry looking worse for wear at a London party reignite concerns about the party prince. William and Harry's relationship reaches a breaking point as tensions over Harry's behavior threaten the Cambridges' carefully managed image.

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21. The Lost Prince

November 30, 2025 • 16 mins

Harry leaves the military and his life collapses. His relationship with Cressida Bonas implodes under media pressure. Alone and seemingly directionless, he experiences what he would later describe as being very close to a complete breakdown.

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20. Harry's Wild Days

November 23, 2025 • 18 mins

Prince Harry's Las Vegas scandal creates an international crisis when photographs from a private party become front page news, forcing him to confront the impossible balance between personal freedom and royal responsibility.

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19. William's Career Decisions

November 16, 2025 • 16 mins

Prince William faces a crossroads between his fulfilling search and rescue career and mounting pressure to take on full time royal duties, ultimately finding a compromise as an air ambulance pilot.

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18. Heir To The Throne

November 9, 2025 • 16 mins

Prince George's christening at Windsor Castle welcomes the future king into the Church of England while demonstrating his parents' commitment to balancing royal tradition with modern family values.

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17. Prince George Arrives

November 2, 2025 • 17 mins

The birth of Prince George Alexander Louis on July twenty second, two thousand and thirteen creates worldwide celebration, but his first public appearance on the hospital steps marks the beginning of a lifetime under unprecedented scrutiny.

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16. Royal Baby Watch

October 26, 2025 • 15 mins

The world holds its breath as Catherine goes into labor at Saint Mary's Hospital, transforming the medical facility into the epicenter of international attention while the future heir prepares to make his entrance.

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15, The Media Frenzy

October 19, 2025 • 20 mins

Catherine's pregnancy transforms into a global media circus as photographers camp outside her every destination, turning what should be an intimate time into the most scrutinized pregnancy in royal history.

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14. Pregnancy Announcement

October 12, 2025 • 18 mins

Pregnancy Announcement William and Catherine's joyous news of their first pregnancy is overshadowed by Catherine's severe morning sickness, forcing an early announcement and creating a medical crisis that becomes a matter of constitutional importance.

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13. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

October 5, 2025 • 18 mins

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates sixty years on the throne with spectacular pageantry on the Thames, but the historic celebration also raises questions about succession, family unity, and the monarchy's future relevance.

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12. Harry's Journey

September 28, 2025 • 18 mins

Prince Harry returns to Afghanistan for his second deployment, serving as an Apache helicopter pilot in active combat while grappling with the unique challenges of being a royal soldier in one of the world's most dangerous war zones.

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11. Royal Traditions

September 21, 2025 • 18 mins

Catherine faces her first Christmas at Sandringham as a member of the royal family, navigating centuries-old protocols while finding her place within the House of Windsor's complex hierarchy and traditions.

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10. New Responsibilities

September 14, 2025 • 21 mins

William and Kate embark on their first major royal tour to Canada and California, where Kate faces intense global scrutiny as she debuts on the international stage. The new Duchess's natural warmth and impeccable fashion choices win over crowds from Ottawa to Los Angeles, while palace officials monitor her successful performance with relief. Hollywood royalty meets actual royalty at glamorous receptions, but the couple's most meani...

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9. The Honeymoon

September 7, 2025 • 19 mins

William and Kate escape to the secluded paradise of North Island in the Seychelles, where unprecedented security measures ensure complete privacy from the world's paparazzi. The palace maintains strict secrecy about their honeymoon location while the couple enjoys rare moments of normalcy away from royal protocol. Kate adapts to her new title and position while they build the foundation of their married life. As they return to Brit...

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8. The Royal Wedding

August 31, 2025 • 21 mins

Westminster Abbey becomes the stage for the wedding of the century as Kate's breathtaking Alexander McQueen dress is revealed to a waiting world. William and Harry make their emotional journey from Clarence House while two billion viewers watch the couple exchange vows before assembled royalty and dignitaries. The carriage procession through London's cheering crowds leads to the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony appearance and the k...

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