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 your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy. 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.

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November 21, 2025 9 mins
New reporting highlights a surge of public interest in Prince William, from praise of his athletic appearance during recent engagements to a growing fascination with the fashion choices he shares with other senior royals. Coverage also explores Catherine’s influence behind the scenes, King Charles’s push to streamline palace operations, and fresh historical research challenging long-held assumptions about the Tudor succession. Addi...
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New claims from a source cited by Andrew Lownie allege that Jeffrey Epstein discussed a plan to “take out” Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, as fresh emails released by a United States congressional committee show Epstein calling the former duke “great fun” and referring to him by the codename “The Duke.” Andrew is seen in public for the first time since losing his titles, riding on the Windsor estate while negotiations over his move cont...
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The BBC issues a formal apology after viewers complain that Armistice Day coverage referred to Catherine as “Kate Middleton” instead of the Princess of Wales. At the same time, Kensington Palace sets out her Christmas plans, announcing the fifth Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on the theme of love in all its forms. A new Mother Nature autumn video, recorded at Forest Lodge, highlights Catherine’s reflective...
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Friends say Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is embracing life without titles, joking about dating apps and introducing himself as “Mr Windsor,” even as newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s circle refer to a possible “massage” at Ghislaine Maxwell’s London home and revive pressure for answers. Biographers and former staff paint a long portrait of Andrew as indulged, difficult and often bullying, while Sarah Ferguson’s latest chil...
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Meghan Markle is under renewed scrutiny after a series of lifestyle posts from her As Ever brand prompted widespread criticism online. Viewers mocked her “festive breakfast spread” video, questioned why Kardashian party photos featuring the Sussexes were deleted, and debated whether Meghan is leaning on celebrity allies to bolster her brand. A viral unboxing video also alleged that an As Ever candle arrived without a wick, sparking...
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King Charles has personally approved Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s return to royal duties — and Prince William is said to be furious. #ShuterScoop reports the Prince of Wales warned it was “too soon” and that “the Yorks are poison with the public,” but Charles insists “the family needs to heal in public.” Royal Insider Deep Crown tells Palace Intrigue the tension isn’t about the sisters themselves but the King’s “tone-de...
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From Buckingham Palace to the ballroom — Prince William sends sparkly wishes to Robert Irwin on Dancing with the Stars, proving even heirs to the throne love a little glitter. Queen Camilla hosts Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker for the Booker Prize bash, then surprises everyone by soundtracking it with a Taylor Swift song. Sophie Winkleman calls royal life “total hell,” Meghan Markle’s Montecito pop-up gets accused of selli...
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Not even Oprah’s magic touch could save Meghan Markle’s $42 jam — sales remain flat despite a “Favorite Things” shoutout. As Meghan returns to acting, critics call her cameo “a vanity project,” while Harry played personal security at Kris Jenner’s Bond-themed birthday. One columnist calls Jenner “the mother of everything wrong with planet Earth,” and another says Harry looks like a man realizing he traded the army for aisle six at ...
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An ITV investigation reveals a former Buckingham Palace warden secretly moonlighted as a neo-Nazi propagandist — proving once again that nothing good happens when “royal service” meets “far-right forum.” King Charles, meanwhile, embraced a 105-year-old WWII veteran who fought the original Nazis, reminding Britain what actual courage looks like. The New York Times wonders if the monarchy itself is running out of time, while Prince H...
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Bombshell allegations emerge that Queen Elizabeth knew Andrew brought prostitutes to Buckingham Palace for years but did nothing—as a Church of England vicar questions if she had a "blind spot" for her favorite son. Andrew spends his final Royal Lodge days "ranting to himself" while Sarah Ferguson drowns her fears in a purpose-built bar called The Doghouse, talking about "dark forces" targeting them. The disgraced royal must now bo...
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Tessa Dunlop hails the Princess of Wales as “the huntress” — poised, deliberate, and untouchable — while reports reveal her new meditation practice and William’s rare burst of humor inside Windsor Castle. Meanwhile, Meghan’s old fashion drama returns, from that infamous Tonga tag to claims she borrowed designer looks under royal protocol. Add a monogrammed “D.S.” travel bag in D.C., and it’s clear both duchesses are still playing v...
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A former royal chef calls Prince Andrew “demanding” and “arrogant,” revealing tales of midnight TV calls, golf-ball retrievals, and butlers summoned just to open curtains. Meanwhile, biographer Andrew Lownie says Sarah Ferguson dined nightly like a Tudor monarch, complete with beef, lamb, and chicken fit for Henry VIII. Elsewhere, King Charles earns praise as the royals’ most adventurous eater, a butler hints Christmas could move b...
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November 15, 2025 20 mins
On Saturday we'll be sharing epsiodes of Crown and Controvery's first season.  You can listen to the rest of Seaosn 1 and Season 2 in the Crown and Controversy feed AND you may also like Crown and Controversy: Norway.

Kate's middle-class family finds themselves thrust into an unprecedented position as the future in-laws of a king. Carole and Michael Middleton navigate the complex waters of royal connections while facing scrutiny fro...
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Before Jeffrey Epstein, before the BBC interview, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s reputation for royal chaos began with a moat and a Meat Loaf. Author Andrew Lownie reveals the moment the prince tried to shove the rock legend into the water during It’s a Royal Knockout—a TV fiasco so bad it made the monarchy a national punchline. Now Andrew’s daughters face scrutiny of their own, with Princess Beatrice’s Saudi photo op drawing fury an...
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Prince William reportedly tried to scale back duties during what he called the hardest year of his life, as both Kate and King Charles faced cancer diagnoses—only to be urged by his father to carry on. Now new reports say William was “hurt and angry” when Charles chose the same week as Earthshot to finally knight David Beckham, hijacking the headlines while Harry staged a quasi-royal Canada tour and Meghan chased Kardashian-adjacen...
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s last business venture, Pitch@Palace Global, is officially being dissolved — ending his attempt to play royal dragon in a Dragons’ Den world.

Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson hides out in her private bar, “The Doghouse,” drowning stress in champagne and fear of eviction from Royal Lodge. Reports claim she’s even considering selling private letters from Princess Diana to stay afloat, a move that could ignite roya...
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Meghan Markle is under fire after turning up to Kris Jenner’s James Bond–themed birthday bash without a poppy on her dress while Harry wore his proudly on his lapel. Royal insiders are calling it “her latest act of royal revenge,” commentators are furious, GB News voices are rushing to defend the couple, and somewhere in the middle Harry is homesick and writing heartfelt Remembrance essays about England. Then the photo of Meghan my...
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November 12, 2025 7 mins
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s royal downfall just got worse—he’s now outranked by Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie and may soon need a hyphen to regain his dignity. As Palace aides debate whether to reattach the “Mountbatten-Windsor” dash, insiders say Christmas plans are in chaos, Anne is cracking jokes in Australia, and Ghislaine Maxwell is allegedly getting VIP treatment in prison.

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Because nothing says “peace on earth” like perfect timing, Meghan Markle’s new Netflix holiday special With Love, Meghan premieres December 3—the very same day King Charles and Queen Camilla host the President of Germany for a royal state visit. The Duchess promises candles, ribbons, and “advanced gift wrapping,” while the rest of the family will be a bit busy running a country.

All this overshadowed Catherine's big day out.

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November 11, 2025 9 mins
A bombshell new account alleges Andrew Mountbatten Windsor brought prostitutes into Buckingham Palace for years while staff who complained were warned to keep quiet, with royal biographer Andrew Lownie claiming even the late Queen knew and nothing was done. As Deep Crown dissects how the system really works, Andrew digs in over his eviction from Royal Lodge, demanding staff, space and financial guarantees that William is unlikely t...
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