Chips, Cookies & Controversy: Meghan’s Netflix Backlash

Meghan Markle’s “With Love” marketing lands with a thud, critics blast her Christmas special, and a risqué legal battle looms over alleged topless photos. Plus: Prince Edward hits the road, Lady Amelia Windsor brings Istanbul to London Fashion Week, and Andrew Lownie gears up for a warts-and-all Prince Philip biography. The royals may be scattered, but the drama is very much together.


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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
Callaroga, Shark Media Hell and welcome to Palace Intrigue and
your host, Mark Francis. Radar Online reported Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle is said to be preparing for a legal
fight against a notorious website that has continued to host

(00:23):
alleged topless images of the Duchess of Sussex despite her
repeated denials of their authenticity. The site, which has a
history of publishing explicit material of celebrities, first posted what
it claimed were leaked nude photographs of Megan several years ago.
According to Radar Online, the couple are raging that the
images remained online and are now seriously thinking about taking

(00:45):
legal action to have them removed for good. Meghan has
previously denied that any such photographs of her exist, including
those alleged to have been taken on the Greek island
of Mikinos in two thousand and five while on holiday
with her then husband Trevor Engelsson. A source told Radar
Online the disgusting sights threatening him will release a full
set of nude images of Megan unless some ridiculous demands

(01:08):
are met. Will be taken very seriously by Harry and
his wife Radar Online won't be making any friends in
Montecito this weekend, as another story suggests viewers will find
Meghan Markle's Christmas show disgusting. In a teaser, the Duchess
of Sussex invites viewers into her Montecito home, promising a
magical holiday celebration filled with decorating, cooking, and gift making
alongside friends and family. Archwell Productions describe the program as

(01:31):
a holiday wonder with warmth, tradition and a generous dose
of joy. While Prince Harry is expected to make a
brief appearance in the finale, that all sounds nice. Royal
correspondent Danielle Stacy noted the project fits Meghan's long standing
enthusiasm for Christmas. We know that Meghan has always gone
big on celebrating the holidays, way back before she met
Prince Harry, so it's no surprise to hear she is

(01:54):
releasing a special episode of her Netflix show in December.
She suggested these special may also provide a look at
how these Sussexes blend their family traditions in California. That
too seems nice. However, Radar online dot Com highlighted criticism
from detractors who see the timing is insensitive given Megan's
fractured relationship with her father, Thomas Markle. One source close

(02:15):
to the Duchess remarked, he will most likely end up
watching this show on his own, but she doesn't care.
It's almost like she is rubbing her dad's face in
their estrangement with this Christmas special. Whether Meghan's holiday special
is embraced as charming or criticized as disgusting, as one detractor,
but it remains to be seen beside. Kate owns Christmas
thanks to her annual holiday concert, and the Sussex is

(02:36):
doing anything between Halloween and Valentine's Day is a direct
attack on the monarchy or something. Meghan's recent instant showcased
her lifestyle brand's latest creation, a tray of cookies prepared
with her as Ever short bread mix. In the post
on the official account, the Duchess of Sussex wrote, the
as Ever teen getting creative in the kitchen without short

(02:57):
bread cookie mix, flowers, sprinkles and delicious fruit spreads. Perfect
for d taime or any time. The photo featuring frosted
biscuits decorated with flower pedals and garnishes quickly divided opinion online.
Some social media users to ride in the presentation as childlike,
with one critic writing, how ridiculous that looks like five
year olds decorating cookies. Another quipped looks like something I

(03:19):
would have made in kindergarten. A third added does she
really look at this and think it's creative? It looks
like a mess. In one post, Meghan captioned new season
of With Love Megan August twenty six on Netflix, dare
I say it's all that in a bag of chips?
But the lighthearted phrase, a reference to the nineteen nineties
American sketch show, fell flat for many. She has to

(03:39):
stop with these stupid quips, one user wrote on x
Another remark, normal people don't make their own chips, But whatever,
I don't want to watch someone doing this on the show.
Reviews of season one were not great. The Guardian described
the show as gormless lifestyle filler, while The Telegraph called
it insane. Fresh off the release of entitled The Rise
and Fall of the House of York, royal biographer Andrew

(04:01):
Lowney has revealed that his next subject will be none
other than the late Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. In
an interview with The Mail on Sunday, Lowney confirmed he's
already begun work on the project, a warts and all
biography that he expects to spend the next four years researching.
I've put in all the freedom of information requests for
a Prince Philip book already, he said. I'm working very

(04:21):
hard to get what it can. Among his early fines
is a once classified school report that recommended Philip for
the Royal Navy documentation that was initially sealed for one
hundred years while they kept it classified for one hundred years.
I don't know, Lowney remarked, but I've got it. Times
are a change in They do need to start declassifying
more and more records for the Royals. Lowney, whose previous

(04:43):
books have delved into the private lives and scandals surrounding
members of the royal family, says the Prince Philip biography
will arrive at a time when public attitudes towards the
monarchy may be shifting. People might be ready to hear
some of the stories about his private life, he said,
noting that the decade following Philip's death could provide space
for a fuller public reckoning people expect more transparency from

(05:03):
the monarchy now. The announcement comes just as Lowney's book
on Prince Andrew continues to make headlines. Entitled, which details
the riose and ignominious fall of the Duke of York,
has already been prepared for a major update in time
for summer twenty twenty six paperback release. According to Lowney,
new sources have come forward since the book's initial publication.

(05:23):
A lot of respectable people who declined to be involved
in the book are now coming forward, keen to unload
the secrets they've been keeping for all these years, he said.
Those who felt they couldn't speak to me before have
now changed their mind or have realized they have been
covering things up for him out of misplaced loyalty. Rather
than simply a pen new material, Lowdey says, the revised
edition will be an entirely new book, not just a

(05:44):
few new chapters, reflecting the volume and significance of the
fresh allegations. More powers in just a moment. By the way,
there is a new episode of Crown and Controversy out today.
Get it wherever you get your podcast like this one.
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(06:07):
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it out. Crown and Controversy. Aunt Sophie and Prince Edward
visited the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, attending One Moment at a Time,
a show by illusionist Sean Alexander, who pulls himself as

(06:28):
the Confusionist. Alexander later shared on Instagram saying I am
delighted to report that they really enjoyed it. The performance,
part of the festival's wide ranging program, is described as
a thought provoking magic show blending sleight of hand with storytelling,
exploring the defining moments in time that shape each and
every one of us. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace is confirmed that

(06:50):
the Secret Weapon and Edward will embark on overseas visits
next month, traveling separately first before joining together. Prince Edward
will represent Charles and Papua New Guinea as the nation
marks the fiftieth anniversary of independence from Australia. His program
will include a dawn flag raising ceremony, a state dinner
and the presentation of new regimental colours. To the first

(07:11):
Royal Pacific Islands Regiment. He will also award the fiftieth
Independence Anniversary King's Medals to individuals have made significant contributions
to the country. Later in the trip, he will two
of the new National Court Complex and Communities in Port Moresby.
Following his time there, the Duke will travel to Japan,
where he will be joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh
and Japan. The couple will carry out engagements in both

(07:34):
Osaka and Tokyo, focusing on areas of shared interest between
the UK and Japan, including women in leadership, sustainability, innovation
and opportunities for young people. They will also attend Expo
twenty twenty five as Saka Kanzi, Japan's largest international event
of the decade, which aims to showcase innovation and collaboration

(07:54):
in tackling global changes. Lady Emilia Windsor a rising star
and the fashion while they're said to grace the catwalk
once again this September at London Fashion Week, the twenty
nine year old Royal will walk in the Barrass show,
joining fellow models Lady Victoria Hervey and Juliet Mayhew of
the Real Housewives of London. A second cousin to King
Charles and a third cousin to the Prince of Wales

(08:16):
and the Duke of Sussex. Lady Amelia has long been
at the intersection of aristocracy and high fashion. Hailed my
son is the most beautiful member of the royal family.
She has modeled for major fashion houses including Dulce and Gabbana,
Bulgari and Azaden a Layer. Speaking ahead of her upcoming appearance,
Amelia shared her enthusiasm for the Turkish label. I'm so

(08:36):
excited to be part of the Barriss Show and to
be stepping out in their stunning designs. As a lover
of all things travel, bringing the culture of Istanbul to
London rings true and I can't wait for people to
see and experience the spirit of Barras. Known for her
impeccable style and regular appearances at COUD two events, Amelia
is also a passionate advocate for sustainable fashion. It's such

(08:57):
an exciting space that's constantly evolving, she told her Living
more sustainably has been a gradual process of learning and discovering.
I know it can't be perfect, but the small changes
you make can have a positive impact on you. Personally
as well as the planet. Yeah they have it. Like
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