Palace Intrigue : Kate Middleton - Meghan & Harry - Prince Andrew - Royal Family gossip

Palace Intrigue : Kate Middleton - Meghan & Harry - Prince Andrew - Royal Family gossip

Palace Intrigue is a daily podcast covering the British Royal Family, including King Charles the Third, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle From Prince Andrew’s latest controversies and the fallout shaking the royal institution, to Prince William’s expanding role as he quietly prepares for the throne, we cover every turn in the Windsor storyline — including the continuing turbulence surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, whose lives outside the palace remain a source of fascination and tension. We also track King Charles’ health and its impact on the crown, as well as Princess Kate Middleton’s recovery and what it means for the family’s public image. It’s a monarchy in transition — one navigating legacy, loyalty, and relentless media scrutiny. Think of it as The Crown: Season 17 — only this time, it’s happening in real life. Follow now for daily episodes filled with royal news, inside analysis, and the real stories behind the palace walls.

Episodes

"Complete Waste Of Money" - Few Watching Meghan Markle as Netflix Numbers Tanked

January 23, 2026 • 8 mins
Meghan Markle’s Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan has quietly flopped, pulling in roughly two million views in its second season and landing outside the streamer’s top one thousand shows, a drop of more than sixty percent from its debut.

Critics pile on, with a celebrity chef calling the show dull, uninspired and a “complete waste of money,” while reports suggest Meghan is scrambling to salvage the brand with holiday specia...
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Prince Harry Backs Elizabeth Hurley in Court as Mail Trial Turns Raw and Emotional

January 22, 2026 • 7 mins
Prince Harry returns to the High Court for a fourth straight day, this time sitting in support as Elizabeth Hurley takes the witness stand in the explosive case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Hurley delivers harrowing testimony, accusing the paper of landline tapping, live surveillance inside her home, stolen medical records and what she calls a “brutal invasion of privacy,” breaking down as she describes the toll on her ...
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William and Kate Curl, Sip Cider, announce Saudi Trip and Still Can’t Knock Prince Harry Off Page One

January 22, 2026 • 9 mins
With Harry’s court drama dominating the headlines, William and Kate go on the road in Scotland, trying to look like the future while the past keeps barging in. Kate makes a low-key cultural play with an understated Royal Opera House visit and a simple message: “Thank you to The Royal Ballet for an amazing evening of creative inspiration at Woolf Works this weekend! C.” The Waleses then hit the curling rink, where Kate beats William...
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Prince Harry testimony: They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery

January 21, 2026 • 9 mins
Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice to testify in his Daily Mail lawsuit, after a source fires off a defiant pre-court message accusing Associated Newspapers of “game playing and dirty tricks.” On the stand, Harry insists on being addressed as “Prince Harry,” invokes “Never complain, never explain,” and describes a life of “24 hour surveillance” that left him “paranoid beyond belief.” He clashes with ANL’s barrister...
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Meghan Markle's Netflix Show Gets the Axe!

January 21, 2026 • 9 mins
Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan is not coming back for a third season after failing to crack the streamer’s Top Ten, with sources saying her focus has shifted to smaller lifestyle projects tied to As Ever. Meanwhile, Prince Harry returns to the High Court for day two of his legal battle with the publisher of the Daily Mail, as lawyers clash over allegations of phone hacking, surveillance and sourcing. Add fresh scr...
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Meghan Markle Eyes Jennifer Aniston as Kate Middleton ‘Would Rather Boil Her Head’ Description

January 20, 2026 • 9 mins
Meghan Markle is reportedly angling for a friendship with Jennifer Aniston, fueling talk of Hollywood alliances and brand expansion, while questions swirl over how eager Prince Harry is for a social reboot. Speculation grows over a possible UK return tied to Invictus, with commentators floating highly choreographed reconciliation imagery — including the ultimate long shot, a public thaw with Kate. Add in family-heavy Instagram post...
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Eugenie Cuts Andrew Off, Fergie Panics, and the Royals Tiptoe Around Trump

January 20, 2026 • 9 mins
Princess Eugenie is said to have completely cut off Prince Andrew, leaving him devastated as Princess Beatrice attempts a careful balancing act. Reports also suggest Andrew is eyeing a Middle East escape while Sarah Ferguson worries about how to maintain her lifestyle. Meanwhile, tensions between Kate and Queen Camilla reportedly shape how Prince George is protected from palace politics, the Royal Family faces fresh diplomatic head...
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We explain Prince Harry vs. the Mail as the Royals Scatter to Avoid Him audio

January 19, 2026 • 10 mins
Prince Harry heads into a high-stakes High Court showdown with the publisher of the Daily Mail, joined by Elton John and other prominent figures, in what could become the most consequential press trial in years. Allegations range from phone hacking to covert surveillance, all fiercely denied by the newspaper. As cameras swarm Fleet Street, the Royal Family quietly fans out across Scotland and beyond, steering clear of the case. Mea...
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Prince Harry Tries to Rebrand Meghan Markle

January 19, 2026 • 8 mins
Prince William is said to be pushing Prince Andrew permanently out of royal life as the disgraced duke prepares to leave Royal Lodge for good, with talk of Sandringham exile or even life abroad. Sarah Ferguson is reportedly devastated by the move and has largely vanished from public view, while Andrew’s public footprint continues to shrink with the quiet removal of a commemorative plaque in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, Prince Harry...
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Kate vs Camilla Go Nuclear as Harry Faces Divorce Over UK Return - The week in Royal news with Mark Francis

January 18, 2026 • 15 mins
Kate and Camilla's feud goes nuclear—sources say they "can barely bear to stay in the same room as one another." Deep Crown delivers the devastating verdict: Catherine isn't interested in deferring to someone whose "primary contribution to the institution was causing it significant embarrassment for several decades before finally being allowed to marry into it." Harry's security win is threatening his marriage. The UK return disput...
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William Pushes Andrew Out, Sarah Fades From View, and Harry Rolls the Dice

January 18, 2026 • 9 mins
Prince William is said to be determined to push Prince Andrew permanently out of royal life as the disgraced duke prepares to leave Royal Lodge. Sarah Ferguson is reportedly distraught and retreating from public view, while Harry heads to the High Court and quietly tests a possible UK reset with Meghan. Plus, a council quietly removes Andrew’s plaque as his exile accelerates.

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Meghan’ Markles Alleged UK Demands, Royal Cold Shoulders, and a Legal Warning

January 17, 2026 • 9 mins
Explosive claims suggest Meghan Markle has laid out strict conditions for any UK return, including luxury hotel lockdowns, security demands and title usage—allegations swiftly denied by Sussex allies. Meanwhile, Harry is set to miss seeing his family again, the King reaffirms support for Ukraine, Meghan faces warnings over a letter to her father, and Kate quietly steals attention by driving herself to a royal engagement.

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Crown and Controversy - Prince Andrew - 5. The Interview

January 17, 2026 • 18 mins
The Newsnight interview that would define his downfall. Andrew sat before journalist Emily Maitlis and attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein — invoking Pizza Express, sweat glands, and implausible denials. The nation recoiled. Within forty-eight hours, he was ordered to step back from public duties. Inside Buckingham Palace, even Elizabeth couldn’t protect him. The Golden Prince had humiliated the Crown.

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Porto-Potty for the King, Netflix Snubbed, and Palace Secrets Revealed

January 16, 2026 • 9 mins
As talk grows of a U.S. trip by King Charles, White House officials admit he could be hosted in tents instead of grand state rooms. We break down the awkward optics, why there will be no California stop, and why a meeting with Prince Harry is seen as a nonstarter. Plus: Queen Elizabeth’s reported decision to block a Netflix boss from Windsor, how royals secretly monitor balcony appearances, a palace job posting that proves humans s...
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Andrew Out, Sympathy In, and Kate Middleton Wants No Part of It

January 16, 2026 • 8 mins
Prince Andrew prepares to leave Royal Lodge sooner than expected as a small but vocal group of royal watchers argue the backlash against him has gone too far. Reports suggest he is relocating to Sandringham, with work already under way at Marsh Farm.

 Meanwhile, Kate is said to be furious over claims Andrew blames her for his downfall. Also in this episode: a new book on William and Catherine, the Princess hosts England’s women’s ru...
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Prince Harry’s Breaking Point? New Claims Raise Questions About Meghan Markle’s Controlling Behavior

January 15, 2026 • 10 mins
New claims suggest Meghan Markle tightly controls Prince Harry’s daily life, as commentators debate whether her return to the UK would overshadow the Invictus Games. Questions are raised over the Sussexes’ withdrawal from a high-profile initiative, the continued silence toward Kate on her birthday, and fresh revelations from a new royal biography. Plus, rising security concerns and headlines involving friends from Harry’s past.

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Kate Middleton Steps Out Solo as Security Pressures Weigh on Prince William

January 15, 2026 • 10 mins
Palace Intrigue delivers devastating security revelations as Prince William and Princess Kate struggle with "exhausting" measures at Forest Lodge after masked intruders climbed six-foot fence while family slept nearby. Sources expose: "They both despise the checkpoints, the constant planning, and the feeling of being trapped. It makes them angry and sad in equal measure." Insiders reveal "nothing is spontaneous anymore. Even family...
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Fergie Eyes an Escape, But Australia’s Snakes Might Finish Her First

January 14, 2026 • 10 mins
Sarah Ferguson is reportedly flirting with the idea of leaving Britain as old scandals and fresh scrutiny keep piling up. Australia is being floated as a possible bolthole — her sister lives there and is said to have flown in during what sources describe as a fragile stretch for Sarah. But here’s the funniest obstacle in a very unfunny life: Sarah’s long-documented fear of snakes, which friends claim is a genuine roadblock to any a...
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For Harry is it Security Win, Marriage Lose? Harry’s UK Pull vs Meghan’s UK Trauma, Plus Filtergate and Jam Rage

January 14, 2026 • 11 mins
Reports claim Harry’s UK security is expected to be reinstated — and suddenly the “return” question turns from theoretical to marital landmine. Sources describe emotional arguments: Harry wants time with his father and a UK connection for the kids; Meghan wants nothing to do with the place that ate her alive. Deep Crown’s take: divorce talk sells, but the real ending is quieter — a lifetime of compromises and regret. Meanwhile, Meg...
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No Wick, Big Yikes: Meghan Markle’s Candle Fiasco, Jam Math Wars, and the UK Comeback Buzz

January 13, 2026 • 9 mins
Meghan’s As Ever takes a hit after critics claim her luxury candle arrived with no wick — and yes, two different unboxings are now being waved around online like evidence in a very dumb trial. Plus, the “inventory leak” saga continues: huge stock numbers, Reddit sleuthing, and experts arguing over whether big warehouses mean “booming brand” or “uh-oh.” Then the UK return chatter won’t quit, with reports tying any Meghan comeback to...
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