August 16, 2025 • 9 mins
A new book claims Prince Philip thought Sarah Ferguson was “a girl on the make” when she married Andrew — and makes fresh revelations about the Duke’s post-divorce pursuits, from Tiger Woods to JFK Jr. We hear Philip’s lasting advice to Kate, dig into King Charles’s battle with Andrew over Royal Lodge (and its £32k-a-year “yogi healer”), and why Andrew reportedly hasn’t dared set foot in the U.S. in over a decade. Plus, new poll numbers put Andrew at rock-bottom, and royal insiders reflect on the Queen’s handling of Harry and Meghan’s exit — and how William is building a legacy for his children.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calorougu Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Balace Intrigue. I'm
your host, Mark Francis. It's claimed the late Prince Philip
had serious doubts about Sarah Ferguson's intentions when she married
Prince Andrew. According to entitled The Rise and Fall of
(00:24):
the House of York, author Andrew Lowney reports that the
Duke of Edinburgh dismissed Fergie as a girl on the make,
raising eyebrows over her role in the Royal Fold. Serialized
excerpts in The Daily Mail reveal one well connected source
recalling Fergie couldn't stop talking and inappropriately. She was all hijinks,
(00:45):
jolly hockey sticks and practical jokes and he loved it.
No one else did. The Queen said to someone, does
that girl ever stop talking? The Duke of Edinburgh just
thought she was a girl on the make. Sarah, for
her part, previously acknowledged her implicated relationship with Prince Philip
in a chat with Alan Carr on his Life's of
Beach podcast. She said, yes, very wise, you had to
(01:08):
be on your best. If you asked a silly comment,
you are certainly told it was a silly comment. The
book also makes eyebrow raising claims about the duchess's post
divorce pursuits. Down the alleges that Fergie once flew fifteen
hundred miles to meet Tiger Woods after telling Piers Morgan
she thought the golfer was gorgeous. She's also said to
have had her eye on John F. Kennedy Junior, inviting
(01:29):
him to drinks or dinner during a trip to New York,
a proposal he reportedly accepted. Prince Philip was also a
quiet mentor to the next generation. Among those he guided
Princess Diana and later Kate. In Philip The Final Portrait,
biographer Giles Brandreth reveals that the Duke of Edinburgh shared
a particularly enduring piece of advice with Kate Middleton, one
(01:52):
that still shapes her royal appearances today. His council never
look at the camera. Prince Philip admired how the late
Queen always focused on the people she was engaging with,
not the lenses capturing the moment. If you believe the
attention is for you personally, you're going to end up
in trouble, he cautioned. The attention is for your role,
what you do, what you're supporting. It isn't for you
(02:13):
as an individual. You are not a celebrity. You are
representing the royal family, that's all. Brandreth notes that Philip
had concerns about younger royals becoming too enamored with their
own press. Whoever could that mean? But when it came
to William's wife, he was reassured. King Charles long running
standoff with Prince Andrew over the Royal Lodge has taken
(02:34):
another twist, as the new book alleges the disgraced Duke
of York racked up astonishing expenses while clinging to the
property despite being sidelined from royal duties. According to the book,
the late Queen Elizabeth had generously covered many of Andrew's
personal bills, but once Charles ascended to the throne, the
cash flow reportedly stopped. Among the more eye catching revelations
(02:57):
is a claim that Andrew hosted an Indian spiritual advice
described as a Yogi healer at Royal Lodge for weeks
at a time. The healer, according to Lowney, offered chanting, massage,
and holistic therapies or for a reported annual bill of
thirty two thousand pounds, their particular tab the book alleges
was once picked up by the Queen, but was firmly
(03:18):
declined by Charles after her passing. The book also explores
a reported incident where Prince William was left furious after
Andrew allegedly made a rude comment about Kate Middleton. Details
of the exchange are not yet public, but it's said
to have contributed to the wider rift between the Duke
of York and the working Royals. The book delves into
(03:38):
Charles and Andrew's complicated relationship, recalling how as boys, Charles
was fond of his younger brothers, even writing them a
children's book, The Old Man of Lochnagger, but in adulthood
tensions appear to have grown. Lowney suggests Charles was unsympathetic
during Andrew's various scandals, particularly those involving Sarah Ferguson, and
that the bond between the brothers has life since Freid.
(04:02):
Prince Andrew, long dubbed Air Miles Andy for his extensive
foreign travel, has reportedly not set foot in North America
for more than a decade, and is now said to
be too terrified to make the trip over fears he
could face questioning about his ties to convicted sex offender
Jeffrey Epstein. According to a Washington Insider, any return to
the United States would trigger an avalanche of political, legal,
(04:24):
and media scrutiny, a risk both Andrew and Buckingham Palace
are thought to be unwilling to take. One US source
summed up Andrew's predicament bluntly, America isn't safe for him,
and with Epstein's shadow still looming, it may never be again.
More Palace just a moment. If you are a fan
(04:45):
of true crime, please check out our new series from
Callaoga Shark Media called Celebrity Trials, covering the ins and
outs of all the trials going on around the country
and some classic trials as well. Check it out Celebrity
Trials for you through Crime Fans wherever you get your podcasts.
A format. Royal photographer who worked with Buckingham Palace says
(05:06):
Queen Elizabeth was very badly advised in her handling of
Prince Harry and Megan Michael's departure from royal duties. Ian
Pellam Turner, speaking in a recent interview, reflected on the
events that led to the couple stepping down as senior
working Royals in twenty twenty, Pellam Turner said, I think
old stylee thinking is where we've got this situation now.
(05:26):
I think the Queen was very badly advised over Harry
and Meghan. I wonder whether or not, on reflection, Meghan
really didn't feel wanted in Britain in any way, shape
or form. Perhaps they've had a reflection on that period.
When asked whether he believes Prince Harry wants to return
to the UK, Pelham Turner offered a one word reply
that absolutely. He noted the King's likely desire to spend
(05:49):
time with his grandchildren, saying it must be annoying for
him they're all growing up with American accents now. As
for the couple's original proposal to remain part time working Royals,
often referred to as the half in half out model,
Pellam Turner said the idea wasn't out of line. They
wanted to still do charity work in Britain and they
wanted to do half in half, he explained. Ultimately, he
(06:11):
suggested that what Harry was asking for wasn't all that much.
Royal commentator Katie Nichol has weighed in on Prince William's
latest initiative and what it might signal for the future
of his children. Speaking on Airs and Spares hosted by
Kinsey Schofield, Nickel discussed the Prince of Wales's new affordable
housing project in the London borough of Lambeth. The scheme,
(06:33):
part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate, will see a
South London property converted into sixteen flats to house young
people aged eighteen to twenty five. William has previously said
he hopes to eradicate homelessness in the UK, and ambition
Nicol admits as a tall order and likely to take
many years. Schofield then posed a broader question whether William
(06:54):
and Catherine are deliberately building initiatives that their children can
one day continue helping them where the pitfalls that befell
Prince Andrew and Prince Harry. There are so many powerful
creative campaigns happening that can live beyond their lifetime. Chauffield said,
I think their children can easily slide in to help
find their purpose. Nichol agreed, adding yes, and I think
(07:16):
they will probably encourage their children to go and find
their own philanthropic ventures that resonate with them. But William
and Kate are giving them a template to follow in
their footsteps. She cited the Earthshot Prize as another example
of legacy building, saying William understands he cannot save the
planet alone, but hopes to pass the mission onto the
next generation. There is definitely that idea of continuing legacy work,
(07:38):
Nichol said. William will want George, Charlotte and Luis to
be passionate, but I think if there is a lifelong campaign,
William will want his children to continue his footsteps. Prince
Andrew remains the most unpopular member of the royal family.
According to the new Yugov poll conducted last week, just
five percent of respondents hold a favorable opinion of the
(07:59):
Duke of your while in overwhelming eighty seven percent view
him negatively, the highest level of disapproval recorded for any
royal Prince Harry and Megan Mikel also continue to face
challenges with public opinion in the UK. According to the
same poll, only twenty eight percent of respondents have a
positive view of Prince Harry and just twenty percent say
(08:20):
the same of Megan. Her figure remains among the lowest
ever recorded by you gov. Meanwhile, the more senior working
royals will continue to enjoy stronger public support. The often
vacationing Prince William remains the most popular member of the
royal family, with seventy four percent holding a favorable opinion
of the heir to the throne. The Princess of Wales
follows closely at seventy one, alongside Princess Anne at seventy percent.
(08:43):
As for the monarchy itself, support remains steady but shows
generational divise. While fifty nine percent of Britain say the
monarchy is good for Britain, only thirty six percent of
eighteen to twenty four year olds agree, compared to eighty
one percent of those aged sixty five and older. Similarly,
King Charles is viewed positively by seventy seven percent of
the over sixty fives, but just thirty percent of the
(09:06):
youngest adults surveyed. Harry and Meghan are more popular with
younger Britons, though still net unfavorable. One in three eighteen
to twenty four year olds has a positive view of Harry,
compared to just seventeen percent of over sixty fives. Meghan's
popularity among young people stands at twenty five percent compared
to only ten percent among older Britons. Overall, sixty two
(09:27):
percent of the public have a favorable view of the
royal family as a whole, and fifty eight percent support
the institution of the monarchy. Two thirds believe the monarchy
should continue, while twenty three percent would prefer an elected
head of state and they have it Fling to email
us her addresses the Palasintrigue at gmail dot com. Please
follow us on Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice,
and leaves a nice review from between the show by
(09:49):
Mark Francis My thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace
Intrigue and good terms
Calorougu Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Balace Intrigue. I'm
your host, Mark Francis. It's claimed the late Prince Philip
had serious doubts about Sarah Ferguson's intentions when she married
Prince Andrew. According to entitled The Rise and Fall of
(00:24):
the House of York, author Andrew Lowney reports that the
Duke of Edinburgh dismissed Fergie as a girl on the make,
raising eyebrows over her role in the Royal Fold. Serialized
excerpts in The Daily Mail reveal one well connected source
recalling Fergie couldn't stop talking and inappropriately. She was all hijinks,
(00:45):
jolly hockey sticks and practical jokes and he loved it.
No one else did. The Queen said to someone, does
that girl ever stop talking? The Duke of Edinburgh just
thought she was a girl on the make. Sarah, for
her part, previously acknowledged her implicated relationship with Prince Philip
in a chat with Alan Carr on his Life's of
Beach podcast. She said, yes, very wise, you had to
(01:08):
be on your best. If you asked a silly comment,
you are certainly told it was a silly comment. The
book also makes eyebrow raising claims about the duchess's post
divorce pursuits. Down the alleges that Fergie once flew fifteen
hundred miles to meet Tiger Woods after telling Piers Morgan
she thought the golfer was gorgeous. She's also said to
have had her eye on John F. Kennedy Junior, inviting
(01:29):
him to drinks or dinner during a trip to New York,
a proposal he reportedly accepted. Prince Philip was also a
quiet mentor to the next generation. Among those he guided
Princess Diana and later Kate. In Philip The Final Portrait,
biographer Giles Brandreth reveals that the Duke of Edinburgh shared
a particularly enduring piece of advice with Kate Middleton, one
(01:52):
that still shapes her royal appearances today. His council never
look at the camera. Prince Philip admired how the late
Queen always focused on the people she was engaging with,
not the lenses capturing the moment. If you believe the
attention is for you personally, you're going to end up
in trouble, he cautioned. The attention is for your role,
what you do, what you're supporting. It isn't for you
(02:13):
as an individual. You are not a celebrity. You are
representing the royal family, that's all. Brandreth notes that Philip
had concerns about younger royals becoming too enamored with their
own press. Whoever could that mean? But when it came
to William's wife, he was reassured. King Charles long running
standoff with Prince Andrew over the Royal Lodge has taken
(02:34):
another twist, as the new book alleges the disgraced Duke
of York racked up astonishing expenses while clinging to the
property despite being sidelined from royal duties. According to the book,
the late Queen Elizabeth had generously covered many of Andrew's
personal bills, but once Charles ascended to the throne, the
cash flow reportedly stopped. Among the more eye catching revelations
(02:57):
is a claim that Andrew hosted an Indian spiritual advice
described as a Yogi healer at Royal Lodge for weeks
at a time. The healer, according to Lowney, offered chanting, massage,
and holistic therapies or for a reported annual bill of
thirty two thousand pounds, their particular tab the book alleges
was once picked up by the Queen, but was firmly
(03:18):
declined by Charles after her passing. The book also explores
a reported incident where Prince William was left furious after
Andrew allegedly made a rude comment about Kate Middleton. Details
of the exchange are not yet public, but it's said
to have contributed to the wider rift between the Duke
of York and the working Royals. The book delves into
(03:38):
Charles and Andrew's complicated relationship, recalling how as boys, Charles
was fond of his younger brothers, even writing them a
children's book, The Old Man of Lochnagger, but in adulthood
tensions appear to have grown. Lowney suggests Charles was unsympathetic
during Andrew's various scandals, particularly those involving Sarah Ferguson, and
that the bond between the brothers has life since Freid.
(04:02):
Prince Andrew, long dubbed Air Miles Andy for his extensive
foreign travel, has reportedly not set foot in North America
for more than a decade, and is now said to
be too terrified to make the trip over fears he
could face questioning about his ties to convicted sex offender
Jeffrey Epstein. According to a Washington Insider, any return to
the United States would trigger an avalanche of political, legal,
(04:24):
and media scrutiny, a risk both Andrew and Buckingham Palace
are thought to be unwilling to take. One US source
summed up Andrew's predicament bluntly, America isn't safe for him,
and with Epstein's shadow still looming, it may never be again.
More Palace just a moment. If you are a fan
(04:45):
of true crime, please check out our new series from
Callaoga Shark Media called Celebrity Trials, covering the ins and
outs of all the trials going on around the country
and some classic trials as well. Check it out Celebrity
Trials for you through Crime Fans wherever you get your podcasts.
A format. Royal photographer who worked with Buckingham Palace says
(05:06):
Queen Elizabeth was very badly advised in her handling of
Prince Harry and Megan Michael's departure from royal duties. Ian
Pellam Turner, speaking in a recent interview, reflected on the
events that led to the couple stepping down as senior
working Royals in twenty twenty, Pellam Turner said, I think
old stylee thinking is where we've got this situation now.
(05:26):
I think the Queen was very badly advised over Harry
and Meghan. I wonder whether or not, on reflection, Meghan
really didn't feel wanted in Britain in any way, shape
or form. Perhaps they've had a reflection on that period.
When asked whether he believes Prince Harry wants to return
to the UK, Pelham Turner offered a one word reply
that absolutely. He noted the King's likely desire to spend
(05:49):
time with his grandchildren, saying it must be annoying for
him they're all growing up with American accents now. As
for the couple's original proposal to remain part time working Royals,
often referred to as the half in half out model,
Pellam Turner said the idea wasn't out of line. They
wanted to still do charity work in Britain and they
wanted to do half in half, he explained. Ultimately, he
(06:11):
suggested that what Harry was asking for wasn't all that much.
Royal commentator Katie Nichol has weighed in on Prince William's
latest initiative and what it might signal for the future
of his children. Speaking on Airs and Spares hosted by
Kinsey Schofield, Nickel discussed the Prince of Wales's new affordable
housing project in the London borough of Lambeth. The scheme,
(06:33):
part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate, will see a
South London property converted into sixteen flats to house young
people aged eighteen to twenty five. William has previously said
he hopes to eradicate homelessness in the UK, and ambition
Nicol admits as a tall order and likely to take
many years. Schofield then posed a broader question whether William
(06:54):
and Catherine are deliberately building initiatives that their children can
one day continue helping them where the pitfalls that befell
Prince Andrew and Prince Harry. There are so many powerful
creative campaigns happening that can live beyond their lifetime. Chauffield said,
I think their children can easily slide in to help
find their purpose. Nichol agreed, adding yes, and I think
(07:16):
they will probably encourage their children to go and find
their own philanthropic ventures that resonate with them. But William
and Kate are giving them a template to follow in
their footsteps. She cited the Earthshot Prize as another example
of legacy building, saying William understands he cannot save the
planet alone, but hopes to pass the mission onto the
next generation. There is definitely that idea of continuing legacy work,
(07:38):
Nichol said. William will want George, Charlotte and Luis to
be passionate, but I think if there is a lifelong campaign,
William will want his children to continue his footsteps. Prince
Andrew remains the most unpopular member of the royal family.
According to the new Yugov poll conducted last week, just
five percent of respondents hold a favorable opinion of the
(07:59):
Duke of your while in overwhelming eighty seven percent view
him negatively, the highest level of disapproval recorded for any
royal Prince Harry and Megan Mikel also continue to face
challenges with public opinion in the UK. According to the
same poll, only twenty eight percent of respondents have a
positive view of Prince Harry and just twenty percent say
(08:20):
the same of Megan. Her figure remains among the lowest
ever recorded by you gov. Meanwhile, the more senior working
royals will continue to enjoy stronger public support. The often
vacationing Prince William remains the most popular member of the
royal family, with seventy four percent holding a favorable opinion
of the heir to the throne. The Princess of Wales
follows closely at seventy one, alongside Princess Anne at seventy percent.
(08:43):
As for the monarchy itself, support remains steady but shows
generational divise. While fifty nine percent of Britain say the
monarchy is good for Britain, only thirty six percent of
eighteen to twenty four year olds agree, compared to eighty
one percent of those aged sixty five and older. Similarly,
King Charles is viewed positively by seventy seven percent of
the over sixty fives, but just thirty percent of the
(09:06):
youngest adults surveyed. Harry and Meghan are more popular with
younger Britons, though still net unfavorable. One in three eighteen
to twenty four year olds has a positive view of Harry,
compared to just seventeen percent of over sixty fives. Meghan's
popularity among young people stands at twenty five percent compared
to only ten percent among older Britons. Overall, sixty two
(09:27):
percent of the public have a favorable view of the
royal family as a whole, and fifty eight percent support
the institution of the monarchy. Two thirds believe the monarchy
should continue, while twenty three percent would prefer an elected
head of state and they have it Fling to email
us her addresses the Palasintrigue at gmail dot com. Please
follow us on Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice,
and leaves a nice review from between the show by
(09:49):
Mark Francis My thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace
Intrigue and good terms
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