September 23, 2025 • 10 mins
Palace Intrigue delivers the most shocking royal revelation yet as Prince Harry secretly registers six-year-old Archie for Eton College—the same elite boarding school attended by Prince William, Harry himself, and future king Prince George. This explosive move suggests Harry plans to bring his son back to the UK despite the devastating family feud, with Archie potentially sharing classrooms with his royal cousins.Insiders reveal Harry feels his children are "missing out on the extensive family network" enjoyed by William's kids, though Meghan may need convincing about the plan. The security-heavy school would reunite the next generation of royals, with friends noting "statistically, Eton would be safer than an American school thanks to their gun laws."
Meanwhile, royal biographer Ingrid Seward decodes Meghan's carefully chosen Harry birthday photo, suggesting she selected his "hunkiest" pre-marriage military image for strategic reasons. Plus, Harry's secret condolence visit to the Duke of Kent reveals his continued royal connections, while Spitting Image brutally satirizes the Sussex brand with puppet parodies of their Netflix ventures.
From secret school plans to puppet mockery, this episode exposes Harry's desperate attempts to bridge two worlds while the royal war rages on.
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Meanwhile, royal biographer Ingrid Seward decodes Meghan's carefully chosen Harry birthday photo, suggesting she selected his "hunkiest" pre-marriage military image for strategic reasons. Plus, Harry's secret condolence visit to the Duke of Kent reveals his continued royal connections, while Spitting Image brutally satirizes the Sussex brand with puppet parodies of their Netflix ventures.
From secret school plans to puppet mockery, this episode exposes Harry's desperate attempts to bridge two worlds while the royal war rages on.
👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram or click the links to start your royal journey!
👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 starts Sunday 9/21 with new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player. AND listent to Crown and Controversy "NORWAY'S ROYAL REBELS" here and get the full season as a premium subscriber now.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calorougus Shark Media.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue host Mark Francis. Prince
Harry maybe looking to the future with a gesture that
could bring his son Archie closer to his royal roots.
Friends of the Duke of Sussex have told The Royalist
that he has registered his six year old son for
Eton College, the prestigious all boys boarding school located near
(00:37):
Windsor attended by both Harry and William. Should Archie eventually
attend Eton, he would be joining a new generation of Royals.
Prince George is already enrolled, and Prince Louis could well
be there at the same time. While five years separate
Archie and George, the age gap between Archie and Louis
is less than two. An old friend of both William
(01:00):
and Harry confirmed to The Royalist it's no longer strictly
necessary to put your kids' names down at birth, but
Harry has put Archie down. It's fair to say he
had mixed feelings about the school when he left, but
looking back on it, he can appreciate the good Another
friend added for William and Harry, Eaton is really the
only sensible choice when it comes to British schools because
(01:23):
of security. There are so many high profile and politically
exposed kids there that the whole school has ridiculous security provisions. Already,
it's seven day boarding, lots of kids fly back and
forth at the beginning and end of term, So why
shouldn't Archie The school certainly wouldn't be prejudiced against him. Statistically,
(01:44):
you'd have to imagine Eaton would be a hell of
a lot safer than an American school thanks to their
gun laws. Eaton College, known for its long standing tires
to the aristocracy, once required registration virtually from birth, but
modern practice allows for more flexibility. Boys are typically registered
around age ten and undergo a pre selection test followed
(02:07):
by the Common Entrance Examination at thirteen. Competition is fierce.
Estimates suggest only about one in five applicants secure admission.
According to The Daily Mail, a long time friend of
Harry's revealed I can tell you that Harry wants to
educate their children here in the UK, adding that the
reasons behind the wish are rather fascinating. The source explained
(02:31):
that Harry feels his children are missing out on something
their royal cousins enjoy daily. He feels his children are
missing out on the extensive family network that their niece
and nephews are enjoying. The friend said he wants his
children to have the very best education. He has retained
his closest friendship group of confidence from his days at
school at Ludgrove and Eton. He wants that for his
(02:53):
own children. The idea, however, may not yet be set
in stone. The source admitted that while Harry is enthusiastic
about the plan, his wife Megan may need convincing. There
is still some negotiation for Harry to have with Megan,
the insider said. Harry and Megan have made a surprise
appearance over the weekend at a charity concert in California,
(03:17):
continuing their support for first responders in their local community.
The couple attended the one eight h five Live Benefit
concert on the twentieth of September at the ocean side
estate of actor Kevin Costner in Carpenteria, California. The event
raises funds for critical equipment and mental health programs for
(03:38):
first responders in Santa Barbara County. This year's musical lineup
included performances from Trisha Yearwood, Good, Charlotte, the Frey, Alan
Parsons and thom Houston, among others. The Duchess briefly joined
her husband on stage before stepping aside to watch as
the Duke presented an award to Santa Barbara County Fire
(03:59):
Chief Mark Hertwig. During his recent visit to the UK,
Harry quietly visited the Duke of Kent in a moment
not previously disclosed to the public. According to a spokesperson
for the prince, the meeting was made so that Harry
could personally pay his respects and offer condolences following the
death of the Duchess of Kent, who passed away at
(04:20):
the age of ninety two. Although Harry departed the UK
prior to the Duchess's funeral, which took place at Westminster
Cathedral last Tuesday, he made time for the private call
during his brief stay. A source told Hello magazine that
the Prince regretted not remaining in the country longer, adding
he has loved catching up with his family, friends and colleagues.
(04:42):
His only regret was not being able to stay longer
and see more people. But the meetings in Ukraine had
been in the diary for a long time and it
mattered to him to be there in person to see
the Invictus Games, foundations, growing work, and the progress at Superhumans.
Here's some over analysis for you. Tamark. Harry's fortieth Meghan
(05:04):
posted a single photo to Instagram of her husband from
twenty fifteen, before they'd even met, taken during an a
ref flypast at Goodwood Eerodrome shortly after he left the military.
The image was captioned simply oh, Hi birthday boy. But
for some Royal watches the post was anything but sweet,
(05:25):
because in Montecito, even happy birthday could be part of
a conspiracy. Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told the Son, I
think Megan chose that photo because it was Harry what
she would say, at his hunkiest, he looked very sort
of masculine and young and marcho, and I think that's
probably how Megan likes to see him. Seward noted it
(05:47):
was curious that Megan chose an image from Harry's solough
years rather than one of the two of them, or
one from more recent times. I do think it's a
bit strange that she didn't choose one more in line
with the time when they met, or maybe even one
of them together. But knowing Meghan, everything she does is
very carefully thought through, or possibly Harry just looks cool
(06:09):
in the photo. Suits costar Rick Hoffman has nothing but
kind words for Megan. He said, I'm a TikTok fanatic.
I like Doom Scroll, so I've seen snippets of with
Love Megan, and it's exactly what Meghan used to do
when we were celebrating holidays up in Canada. Meghan would
love to prepare things, cook things, and I would mess
(06:31):
them up because I would, by accident slice a turkey.
Not the right way to try to help, and it
wasn't the right presentation. He described their holiday gatherings as
feeling very much like family, given the casts distance from
their own loved ones. While filming in Toronto, I remember
Megan preparing it once and I was trying to help
(06:51):
and I'm like, oh, carve it, and She's like no.
I was like, the messed up older brothers that kind
of thing, what are you doing? Meanwhile, we learned that
Meghan is apparently one of the world's foremost packing experts,
according to fellow Suits costar Patrick J. Adams, who credited
Meghan for having tricks of the trade and things that
she's amazing at doing that most of us wouldn't think
(07:14):
about doing. One of the best things he learned from
Meghan how to pack a travel bag instead of just
throwing stuff in, he said. You can imagine Meghan would
be like you pack a bag by folding it perfectly
and putting dryer sheets, he said, noting that she puts
dryer sheets in her travel bag when she packs it.
The tip was something Adams says was something he thought
(07:34):
was so genius. I never would have thought of that.
Forward your close everyone, Thanks Megan more pounceing just a moment,
Harry and Meghan had found themselves once again in the
satirical spotlight, this time courtesy of Spitting Image, the long
running British puppet show known for its irreverent humor and
(07:55):
unfiltered take on public figures. The latest installment of the scene,
which returned online amid President Donald Trump's second state visit
to the UK, has been released in a new format
on YouTube under the title The Rest is Bs, a
clear nod to the popular Goalhanger podcast series. In one segment,
(08:16):
a bold puppet of Prince Harry introduces himself as just
a regular fifth in line to the throne before launching
into a monologue next to Paddington Bear. On the show,
Pads and I like to talk about the issues of
the day that affect us, all like negotiating a third
Netflix series, as well as offering our live hacks, he says.
Turning to his own journey, the puppet reflects being an
(08:39):
immigrant isn't easy. I know, I immigrated to America and
fitting in is hard. In the US, they call Left's elevators.
The episode also jests about the Duke's legal battle over
security protections in the UK, with the puppet quipping my
family had to flee Britain because of the intrusive UK
media weren't panging as much as the use of US media.
(09:02):
Megan Mikales Netflix series with Love Megan also comes in
for satirical treatment, introducing herself as I'm Meghan Sussex and
I am a good person who puppet co hosts a
segment with popstar Ariana Grande, parodying the show's blend of
lifestyle advice and celebrity conversation. In a send up of
Markles cooking tips, the puppet Duchess prepares what she calls
(09:24):
a challenging dish a packet of crisps, while the puppet
husband remarks it can be a tricky dish to master.
The episode also references Prince Harry's recent brief meeting with
his father, King Charles. The puppet version of the Duke declares,
this week I saw my father after the longest time.
It was mega. It spent all miss fifty minutes together
(09:47):
and don't know where to start. And there you have it.
I'd like to email us or addresses The Palace Intriy
get gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple,
or check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Just search
for Pallace Intrigue under Facebook pages or Facebook groups and
don't forget all. Our new series are out The Crowd
and Controversy Season two and Crown and Controversy Norway. The
(10:10):
Royal Rebels available where you get this podcast. Hey, Mike
Francis mean Thanks to John McDermott. This is Balance Intrigue
in good terms.
Calorougus Shark Media.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue host Mark Francis. Prince
Harry maybe looking to the future with a gesture that
could bring his son Archie closer to his royal roots.
Friends of the Duke of Sussex have told The Royalist
that he has registered his six year old son for
Eton College, the prestigious all boys boarding school located near
(00:37):
Windsor attended by both Harry and William. Should Archie eventually
attend Eton, he would be joining a new generation of Royals.
Prince George is already enrolled, and Prince Louis could well
be there at the same time. While five years separate
Archie and George, the age gap between Archie and Louis
is less than two. An old friend of both William
(01:00):
and Harry confirmed to The Royalist it's no longer strictly
necessary to put your kids' names down at birth, but
Harry has put Archie down. It's fair to say he
had mixed feelings about the school when he left, but
looking back on it, he can appreciate the good Another
friend added for William and Harry, Eaton is really the
only sensible choice when it comes to British schools because
(01:23):
of security. There are so many high profile and politically
exposed kids there that the whole school has ridiculous security provisions. Already,
it's seven day boarding, lots of kids fly back and
forth at the beginning and end of term, So why
shouldn't Archie The school certainly wouldn't be prejudiced against him. Statistically,
(01:44):
you'd have to imagine Eaton would be a hell of
a lot safer than an American school thanks to their
gun laws. Eaton College, known for its long standing tires
to the aristocracy, once required registration virtually from birth, but
modern practice allows for more flexibility. Boys are typically registered
around age ten and undergo a pre selection test followed
(02:07):
by the Common Entrance Examination at thirteen. Competition is fierce.
Estimates suggest only about one in five applicants secure admission.
According to The Daily Mail, a long time friend of
Harry's revealed I can tell you that Harry wants to
educate their children here in the UK, adding that the
reasons behind the wish are rather fascinating. The source explained
(02:31):
that Harry feels his children are missing out on something
their royal cousins enjoy daily. He feels his children are
missing out on the extensive family network that their niece
and nephews are enjoying. The friend said he wants his
children to have the very best education. He has retained
his closest friendship group of confidence from his days at
school at Ludgrove and Eton. He wants that for his
(02:53):
own children. The idea, however, may not yet be set
in stone. The source admitted that while Harry is enthusiastic
about the plan, his wife Megan may need convincing. There
is still some negotiation for Harry to have with Megan,
the insider said. Harry and Megan have made a surprise
appearance over the weekend at a charity concert in California,
(03:17):
continuing their support for first responders in their local community.
The couple attended the one eight h five Live Benefit
concert on the twentieth of September at the ocean side
estate of actor Kevin Costner in Carpenteria, California. The event
raises funds for critical equipment and mental health programs for
(03:38):
first responders in Santa Barbara County. This year's musical lineup
included performances from Trisha Yearwood, Good, Charlotte, the Frey, Alan
Parsons and thom Houston, among others. The Duchess briefly joined
her husband on stage before stepping aside to watch as
the Duke presented an award to Santa Barbara County Fire
(03:59):
Chief Mark Hertwig. During his recent visit to the UK,
Harry quietly visited the Duke of Kent in a moment
not previously disclosed to the public. According to a spokesperson
for the prince, the meeting was made so that Harry
could personally pay his respects and offer condolences following the
death of the Duchess of Kent, who passed away at
(04:20):
the age of ninety two. Although Harry departed the UK
prior to the Duchess's funeral, which took place at Westminster
Cathedral last Tuesday, he made time for the private call
during his brief stay. A source told Hello magazine that
the Prince regretted not remaining in the country longer, adding
he has loved catching up with his family, friends and colleagues.
(04:42):
His only regret was not being able to stay longer
and see more people. But the meetings in Ukraine had
been in the diary for a long time and it
mattered to him to be there in person to see
the Invictus Games, foundations, growing work, and the progress at Superhumans.
Here's some over analysis for you. Tamark. Harry's fortieth Meghan
(05:04):
posted a single photo to Instagram of her husband from
twenty fifteen, before they'd even met, taken during an a
ref flypast at Goodwood Eerodrome shortly after he left the military.
The image was captioned simply oh, Hi birthday boy. But
for some Royal watches the post was anything but sweet,
(05:25):
because in Montecito, even happy birthday could be part of
a conspiracy. Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told the Son, I
think Megan chose that photo because it was Harry what
she would say, at his hunkiest, he looked very sort
of masculine and young and marcho, and I think that's
probably how Megan likes to see him. Seward noted it
(05:47):
was curious that Megan chose an image from Harry's solough
years rather than one of the two of them, or
one from more recent times. I do think it's a
bit strange that she didn't choose one more in line
with the time when they met, or maybe even one
of them together. But knowing Meghan, everything she does is
very carefully thought through, or possibly Harry just looks cool
(06:09):
in the photo. Suits costar Rick Hoffman has nothing but
kind words for Megan. He said, I'm a TikTok fanatic.
I like Doom Scroll, so I've seen snippets of with
Love Megan, and it's exactly what Meghan used to do
when we were celebrating holidays up in Canada. Meghan would
love to prepare things, cook things, and I would mess
(06:31):
them up because I would, by accident slice a turkey.
Not the right way to try to help, and it
wasn't the right presentation. He described their holiday gatherings as
feeling very much like family, given the casts distance from
their own loved ones. While filming in Toronto, I remember
Megan preparing it once and I was trying to help
(06:51):
and I'm like, oh, carve it, and She's like no.
I was like, the messed up older brothers that kind
of thing, what are you doing? Meanwhile, we learned that
Meghan is apparently one of the world's foremost packing experts,
according to fellow Suits costar Patrick J. Adams, who credited
Meghan for having tricks of the trade and things that
she's amazing at doing that most of us wouldn't think
(07:14):
about doing. One of the best things he learned from
Meghan how to pack a travel bag instead of just
throwing stuff in, he said. You can imagine Meghan would
be like you pack a bag by folding it perfectly
and putting dryer sheets, he said, noting that she puts
dryer sheets in her travel bag when she packs it.
The tip was something Adams says was something he thought
(07:34):
was so genius. I never would have thought of that.
Forward your close everyone, Thanks Megan more pounceing just a moment,
Harry and Meghan had found themselves once again in the
satirical spotlight, this time courtesy of Spitting Image, the long
running British puppet show known for its irreverent humor and
(07:55):
unfiltered take on public figures. The latest installment of the scene,
which returned online amid President Donald Trump's second state visit
to the UK, has been released in a new format
on YouTube under the title The Rest is Bs, a
clear nod to the popular Goalhanger podcast series. In one segment,
(08:16):
a bold puppet of Prince Harry introduces himself as just
a regular fifth in line to the throne before launching
into a monologue next to Paddington Bear. On the show,
Pads and I like to talk about the issues of
the day that affect us, all like negotiating a third
Netflix series, as well as offering our live hacks, he says.
Turning to his own journey, the puppet reflects being an
(08:39):
immigrant isn't easy. I know, I immigrated to America and
fitting in is hard. In the US, they call Left's elevators.
The episode also jests about the Duke's legal battle over
security protections in the UK, with the puppet quipping my
family had to flee Britain because of the intrusive UK
media weren't panging as much as the use of US media.
(09:02):
Megan Mikales Netflix series with Love Megan also comes in
for satirical treatment, introducing herself as I'm Meghan Sussex and
I am a good person who puppet co hosts a
segment with popstar Ariana Grande, parodying the show's blend of
lifestyle advice and celebrity conversation. In a send up of
Markles cooking tips, the puppet Duchess prepares what she calls
(09:24):
a challenging dish a packet of crisps, while the puppet
husband remarks it can be a tricky dish to master.
The episode also references Prince Harry's recent brief meeting with
his father, King Charles. The puppet version of the Duke declares,
this week I saw my father after the longest time.
It was mega. It spent all miss fifty minutes together
(09:47):
and don't know where to start. And there you have it.
I'd like to email us or addresses The Palace Intriy
get gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple,
or check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Just search
for Pallace Intrigue under Facebook pages or Facebook groups and
don't forget all. Our new series are out The Crowd
and Controversy Season two and Crown and Controversy Norway. The
(10:10):
Royal Rebels available where you get this podcast. Hey, Mike
Francis mean Thanks to John McDermott. This is Balance Intrigue
in good terms.
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