October 9, 2025 • 11 mins
Harry and Meghan return to the spotlight in New York to collect a mental health award — and hopefully avoid another “two-hour Manhattan car chase.”
Meanwhile, Meghan’s Fashion Week trip keeps snowballing into a PR nightmare, from giggling at a model’s fall to a video on Diana’s tragic route. Then Deep Crown returns with a cryptic note about why the Palace is already preparing the world for “King William,” as the Prince readies for his Earthshot Prize in Rio.
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Meanwhile, Meghan’s Fashion Week trip keeps snowballing into a PR nightmare, from giggling at a model’s fall to a video on Diana’s tragic route. Then Deep Crown returns with a cryptic note about why the Palace is already preparing the world for “King William,” as the Prince readies for his Earthshot Prize in Rio.
Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.
👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has 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 listen 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):
Calorouga Shark Media.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Hello and welcome to powers INTRYA. I'm your host, Mark Francis,
Prince Harry and Megan Mirkele are returning to the Spotlight
in New York City, where they'll be honored for their
work in mental health advocacy and hopefully avoid one of
those Midtown Manhattan rush our high speed car chases like
they endured last time. You may recall in May of
(00:35):
twenty twenty three. Their spokesperson said the relentless pursuit lasted
for more than two hours and resulted in multiple near collisions.
Some onlookers thought the details may have been exaggerated, while
some Native New Yorkers pointed out that it's nearly impossible
to go one city block without stopping, never mind a
two hour high speed car chase. The Duke and Duchess
(00:57):
of Sussex are heading New York to receive Project Health
the Minds Humanitarians of the Year award at the organization's
World Mental Health de Gala. The recognition celebrates the couple's
continued efforts to promote mental well health being through their
Archwell Foundation and public outreach. Meghan could use some good
press after her return to Paris Fashion Week has quickly
spiraled into what critics are calling a catwalk of catastrophes,
(01:21):
a series of awkward moments, pr blunders, and viral clips
that have kept the Duchess of Sussex firmly in the
headlines for all the wrong reasons. It began with Watson
called a Zoolander walk, Meghan striding through the Balenciaga venue
in head to toe white and thousand dollar heels, her
cape billowing behind her as cameras flashed. Admirers called her
(01:42):
poised and elegant, but online critics accused her of trying
too hard, joking that she looked like she was auditioning
for her own runway show. Then came the moment that
truly set social media ablaze, the clip appearing to show
Meghan giggling after a model stumbled on the catwalk. Seated
next to close friend Mine Arcus Anderson. The Duchess covered
her mouth, appearing to stifle laughter, before turning back to
(02:05):
face the runway. A representative quickly denied she was laughing
at the model's fall, insisting the video was being misinterpreted,
but Royal watches, including Mail on Sunday editor at large.
Charlotte Griffiths said the optics were poor. She did seem
a little bit out of place, Griffiths told gb News.
At one point a model tripped, she burst out laughing,
(02:26):
and then she obviously realized that that was quite a
cruel thing to do, and she sort of covered it
up behind the scenes. Another awkward moment unfolded as Megan
tried to greet Dame Kristen Scott Thomas. The actress, a
dame of the British Empire who once portrayed Queen Elizabeth
II on stage and recently dined with King Charles and
Queen Camilla, appeared to turn away mid conversation, leaving Meghan
(02:46):
momentarily hanging. That wasn't all. The Duchess's Instagram video showed
her feet propped up in a mini van while being
driven along the same route where Princess Diana's fatal crash occurred.
Through intense backlash, critics branded it as insensitive beyond belief.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said the decision to share the
clip defies comprehension, adding to post a video connected in
(03:10):
any way to the sight of Princess Diana's death is
beyond reckless. Meghan's team was pushed back, calling the criticism
manufactured outrage and insisting the video was meant simply to
document her night supporting designer pir Paolo Piccioli, the new
creative director of Balenciaga. In a statement, they said, this
evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship,
(03:33):
reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.
But even that raised eyebrows. Given Balenciaga's lingering controversy over
a twenty twenty two ad campaign involving children, One commentator wrote,
for someone who brands herself as an advocate for children,
showing up to support Balenciaga is tone deaf at best.
(03:53):
By the time Meghan capped off the night with the
neir had butt while greeting Piccioli, both leaning in for
a kiss and colliding in instead, the Paris trip had
taken on the quality of farce. Supporters praised her for
owning the moment and praised her style, but for many others,
the return to Europe after years away from royal circles
has underscored what one pr analyst called her ongoing inability
(04:15):
to read the room. Meghan revealed a fun and unexpected
secret behind her Paris Fashion Week prep a one hundred
day streak on Duo Lingo. Megan shared an Instagram reel
recapping her weekend in Paris, including her commitment to brushing
up on French. The video opened with a breakfast spread
and a graphic celebrating her milestone one hundred day streak
on the popular language learning app. Megan previously shared that
(04:38):
she uses duo lingo to keep up her French skills,
explaining to Variety in twenty twenty two, once We've gotten
the kids to bed and I've played a little word
or done my ten minutes of duo lingo, I really
wanted to relearn French. I studied it for the four
years of high school and then it just went away.
More palace in just a moment. William's recent openness with
(05:02):
Eugene Levy has drawn widespread attention from royal commentators. It's fascinating,
said biographer Andrew Morton. The two words change and monarchy
don't go naturally together. Monarchy is about continuity, to predicate
your future life on the change you're going to make
to it. Well, that's a delicate mechanism. Others saw the
(05:22):
interview with Williams's way of signaling a clear generational shift.
One royal source noted, He's not hiding behind palace walls anymore.
This was William showing that he's his own man, not
afraid to speak from the heart even when it's uncomfortable.
Former palace aides told reporters that the episode underscored William's
desire for authenticity over ceremony. When insider said, the king's
(05:44):
illness is still very much on everyone's mind, but William
is stepping into a new kind of leadership, one that
feels more relatable, more human. Royal historian Sarah Gristwood put
it simply, he's drawing a line under the al idea
of the stiff upper lip. The monarchy is no longer
about silence. It's about connection. We got a rather surprising
(06:05):
text from our royal inside a deep Crown, when we
asked about all this Deep Crown centers, does it ever
occur to you precisely why we're suddenly watching speculation about
William's reign. It's rather deliberate, I assure you. They're acclimatizing
the public, getting everyone quite comfortable with the idea of
what comes next. You must remember we've had elderly monarchs
(06:28):
for the better part of four decades now, since the
late nineteen eighties, really, when her Late Majesty was already
in her sixties. An entire generation has grown up knowing
nothing but silver haired sovereignty. The notion of a relatively
young king vigorous contemporary requires psychological preparation. The public consciousness
doesn't simply pivot on a sixpence. Every article, every photograph,
(06:50):
every carefully orchestrated appearance does precisely that work. It's seen setting,
if you will. Charles's destiny, as some of us have
long understood, was always to serve as a transitional figure,
a placeholder, though one mustn't say it quite so boldly
in polite company. He maintains continuity. Yes, but the machinery,
the real machinery, is already turning its attention to the
(07:12):
next act. The future must be made familiar before it arrives.
One doesn't advertise these things naturally, but the signs are
there for those who know how to read them. Also,
we'll have a new series for you this week called
Pallace Intrigue presents King William. It's a speculative drama imagining
the moment the King dies and William becomes king. Episode
(07:34):
one begins with that life changing phone call, and from
there the story follows William through duty, grief, Queen Catherine's transformation,
a former queen struggling to hold her place, and the
reappearance of a controversial brother. And the series begins this Sunday.
Subscribers to Callauga Plus can binge the entire season right away,
starting Sunday, and you get it commercial free. You get
(07:57):
every series, every show we put out there commercial free
for just four ninety nine a month. For everyone else,
the new episodes released weekly every Sunday. Wherever you enjoy
your podcasts, Just click that button up there on the
Apple Player that says listen uninterrupted, and we really appreciate
your support. William is Hayl this year's Earthshot Prize finalists
(08:17):
as Heroes of Our Time. Ahead of the awards first
ever ceremony in Latin America, the Prince of Wales will
travel to Rio de Janeiro next month, where the event
will take place on November fifth of the city's Museum
of Tomorrow, now in its fifth year. The earth Shot Prize,
launched by William in twenty twenty, awards one million pounds
each to five winners whose innovations tackle key environmental challenges.
(08:39):
Nearly twenty five hundred nominees from seventy two countries were
considered this year, with the final shortlist ranging from national
initiatives to small startups. Among the contenders Barbados recognized for
its bulb plan to go fossil free by twenty thirty,
the Chinese city of Guangxu nominated for its rapid electrification
(09:00):
of public transport, and Sydney's Key Quartered Tower dubbed the
world's first upcycled skyscraper. Representing Britain is Bristol based Matter,
which has developed a washing machine filter designed to stop
microplastics from entering the ocean. Winning an Earthshop Prize would
be like winning an Olympic gold medal, said founder Adam
(09:21):
Root in a video message marking the announcement. William reflected
on how much has changed since launching the prize. Back then,
a decade felt like a long time. George was seven,
Charlotte five and Louis two. The thought of them in
twenty thirty felt like a lifetime away, but today, as
we stand halfway through this critical decade, twenty thirty feels
very real. It's a threshold by which future generations will
(09:43):
judge us. The people behind these projects are heroes of
our time. So let us back them because if we do,
we can make the world cleaner, safer, and because if
we do, we can make the world cleaner, safer and
full of opportunity, not only for future generations, but for
the life we want to lead now. And there you
have it. If you'd like to email us or addresses
(10:05):
the Palace Intrigue at a gmail dot com. Please follow
us on Spotify, Apple, check us out on Facebook or Instagram,
hit up all the social media science and don't forget
it's Halloween, and we have a couple of channels here
from calla Roger Shark Media for all you Halloween buffs
out there. The first one is called Halloween pop Up.
Just search Halloween pop Up in your search bar there
(10:27):
on whatever podcast app you're using, and it's a combination
of all the shows we've done over the years, from
murders to ghost stories, to trivia to music or with
a Halloween theme, and you can find that at the
Halloween pop up channel, and we have our main channel,
Ghost Scary Stories. Just search for Ghost Scary Stories and
there's a new show there every day, as well as
(10:49):
hundreds in the library and you can get those commercial
free too if you're a subscriber. I'm Mark Francis my
thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue and good terms.
Calorouga Shark Media.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Hello and welcome to powers INTRYA. I'm your host, Mark Francis,
Prince Harry and Megan Mirkele are returning to the Spotlight
in New York City, where they'll be honored for their
work in mental health advocacy and hopefully avoid one of
those Midtown Manhattan rush our high speed car chases like
they endured last time. You may recall in May of
(00:35):
twenty twenty three. Their spokesperson said the relentless pursuit lasted
for more than two hours and resulted in multiple near collisions.
Some onlookers thought the details may have been exaggerated, while
some Native New Yorkers pointed out that it's nearly impossible
to go one city block without stopping, never mind a
two hour high speed car chase. The Duke and Duchess
(00:57):
of Sussex are heading New York to receive Project Health
the Minds Humanitarians of the Year award at the organization's
World Mental Health de Gala. The recognition celebrates the couple's
continued efforts to promote mental well health being through their
Archwell Foundation and public outreach. Meghan could use some good
press after her return to Paris Fashion Week has quickly
spiraled into what critics are calling a catwalk of catastrophes,
(01:21):
a series of awkward moments, pr blunders, and viral clips
that have kept the Duchess of Sussex firmly in the
headlines for all the wrong reasons. It began with Watson
called a Zoolander walk, Meghan striding through the Balenciaga venue
in head to toe white and thousand dollar heels, her
cape billowing behind her as cameras flashed. Admirers called her
(01:42):
poised and elegant, but online critics accused her of trying
too hard, joking that she looked like she was auditioning
for her own runway show. Then came the moment that
truly set social media ablaze, the clip appearing to show
Meghan giggling after a model stumbled on the catwalk. Seated
next to close friend Mine Arcus Anderson. The Duchess covered
her mouth, appearing to stifle laughter, before turning back to
(02:05):
face the runway. A representative quickly denied she was laughing
at the model's fall, insisting the video was being misinterpreted,
but Royal watches, including Mail on Sunday editor at large.
Charlotte Griffiths said the optics were poor. She did seem
a little bit out of place, Griffiths told gb News.
At one point a model tripped, she burst out laughing,
(02:26):
and then she obviously realized that that was quite a
cruel thing to do, and she sort of covered it
up behind the scenes. Another awkward moment unfolded as Megan
tried to greet Dame Kristen Scott Thomas. The actress, a
dame of the British Empire who once portrayed Queen Elizabeth
II on stage and recently dined with King Charles and
Queen Camilla, appeared to turn away mid conversation, leaving Meghan
(02:46):
momentarily hanging. That wasn't all. The Duchess's Instagram video showed
her feet propped up in a mini van while being
driven along the same route where Princess Diana's fatal crash occurred.
Through intense backlash, critics branded it as insensitive beyond belief.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said the decision to share the
clip defies comprehension, adding to post a video connected in
(03:10):
any way to the sight of Princess Diana's death is
beyond reckless. Meghan's team was pushed back, calling the criticism
manufactured outrage and insisting the video was meant simply to
document her night supporting designer pir Paolo Piccioli, the new
creative director of Balenciaga. In a statement, they said, this
evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship,
(03:33):
reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.
But even that raised eyebrows. Given Balenciaga's lingering controversy over
a twenty twenty two ad campaign involving children, One commentator wrote,
for someone who brands herself as an advocate for children,
showing up to support Balenciaga is tone deaf at best.
(03:53):
By the time Meghan capped off the night with the
neir had butt while greeting Piccioli, both leaning in for
a kiss and colliding in instead, the Paris trip had
taken on the quality of farce. Supporters praised her for
owning the moment and praised her style, but for many others,
the return to Europe after years away from royal circles
has underscored what one pr analyst called her ongoing inability
(04:15):
to read the room. Meghan revealed a fun and unexpected
secret behind her Paris Fashion Week prep a one hundred
day streak on Duo Lingo. Megan shared an Instagram reel
recapping her weekend in Paris, including her commitment to brushing
up on French. The video opened with a breakfast spread
and a graphic celebrating her milestone one hundred day streak
on the popular language learning app. Megan previously shared that
(04:38):
she uses duo lingo to keep up her French skills,
explaining to Variety in twenty twenty two, once We've gotten
the kids to bed and I've played a little word
or done my ten minutes of duo lingo, I really
wanted to relearn French. I studied it for the four
years of high school and then it just went away.
More palace in just a moment. William's recent openness with
(05:02):
Eugene Levy has drawn widespread attention from royal commentators. It's fascinating,
said biographer Andrew Morton. The two words change and monarchy
don't go naturally together. Monarchy is about continuity, to predicate
your future life on the change you're going to make
to it. Well, that's a delicate mechanism. Others saw the
(05:22):
interview with Williams's way of signaling a clear generational shift.
One royal source noted, He's not hiding behind palace walls anymore.
This was William showing that he's his own man, not
afraid to speak from the heart even when it's uncomfortable.
Former palace aides told reporters that the episode underscored William's
desire for authenticity over ceremony. When insider said, the king's
(05:44):
illness is still very much on everyone's mind, but William
is stepping into a new kind of leadership, one that
feels more relatable, more human. Royal historian Sarah Gristwood put
it simply, he's drawing a line under the al idea
of the stiff upper lip. The monarchy is no longer
about silence. It's about connection. We got a rather surprising
(06:05):
text from our royal inside a deep Crown, when we
asked about all this Deep Crown centers, does it ever
occur to you precisely why we're suddenly watching speculation about
William's reign. It's rather deliberate, I assure you. They're acclimatizing
the public, getting everyone quite comfortable with the idea of
what comes next. You must remember we've had elderly monarchs
(06:28):
for the better part of four decades now, since the
late nineteen eighties, really, when her Late Majesty was already
in her sixties. An entire generation has grown up knowing
nothing but silver haired sovereignty. The notion of a relatively
young king vigorous contemporary requires psychological preparation. The public consciousness
doesn't simply pivot on a sixpence. Every article, every photograph,
(06:50):
every carefully orchestrated appearance does precisely that work. It's seen setting,
if you will. Charles's destiny, as some of us have
long understood, was always to serve as a transitional figure,
a placeholder, though one mustn't say it quite so boldly
in polite company. He maintains continuity. Yes, but the machinery,
the real machinery, is already turning its attention to the
(07:12):
next act. The future must be made familiar before it arrives.
One doesn't advertise these things naturally, but the signs are
there for those who know how to read them. Also,
we'll have a new series for you this week called
Pallace Intrigue presents King William. It's a speculative drama imagining
the moment the King dies and William becomes king. Episode
(07:34):
one begins with that life changing phone call, and from
there the story follows William through duty, grief, Queen Catherine's transformation,
a former queen struggling to hold her place, and the
reappearance of a controversial brother. And the series begins this Sunday.
Subscribers to Callauga Plus can binge the entire season right away,
starting Sunday, and you get it commercial free. You get
(07:57):
every series, every show we put out there commercial free
for just four ninety nine a month. For everyone else,
the new episodes released weekly every Sunday. Wherever you enjoy
your podcasts, Just click that button up there on the
Apple Player that says listen uninterrupted, and we really appreciate
your support. William is Hayl this year's Earthshot Prize finalists
(08:17):
as Heroes of Our Time. Ahead of the awards first
ever ceremony in Latin America, the Prince of Wales will
travel to Rio de Janeiro next month, where the event
will take place on November fifth of the city's Museum
of Tomorrow, now in its fifth year. The earth Shot Prize,
launched by William in twenty twenty, awards one million pounds
each to five winners whose innovations tackle key environmental challenges.
(08:39):
Nearly twenty five hundred nominees from seventy two countries were
considered this year, with the final shortlist ranging from national
initiatives to small startups. Among the contenders Barbados recognized for
its bulb plan to go fossil free by twenty thirty,
the Chinese city of Guangxu nominated for its rapid electrification
(09:00):
of public transport, and Sydney's Key Quartered Tower dubbed the
world's first upcycled skyscraper. Representing Britain is Bristol based Matter,
which has developed a washing machine filter designed to stop
microplastics from entering the ocean. Winning an Earthshop Prize would
be like winning an Olympic gold medal, said founder Adam
(09:21):
Root in a video message marking the announcement. William reflected
on how much has changed since launching the prize. Back then,
a decade felt like a long time. George was seven,
Charlotte five and Louis two. The thought of them in
twenty thirty felt like a lifetime away, but today, as
we stand halfway through this critical decade, twenty thirty feels
very real. It's a threshold by which future generations will
(09:43):
judge us. The people behind these projects are heroes of
our time. So let us back them because if we do,
we can make the world cleaner, safer, and because if
we do, we can make the world cleaner, safer and
full of opportunity, not only for future generations, but for
the life we want to lead now. And there you
have it. If you'd like to email us or addresses
(10:05):
the Palace Intrigue at a gmail dot com. Please follow
us on Spotify, Apple, check us out on Facebook or Instagram,
hit up all the social media science and don't forget
it's Halloween, and we have a couple of channels here
from calla Roger Shark Media for all you Halloween buffs
out there. The first one is called Halloween pop Up.
Just search Halloween pop Up in your search bar there
(10:27):
on whatever podcast app you're using, and it's a combination
of all the shows we've done over the years, from
murders to ghost stories, to trivia to music or with
a Halloween theme, and you can find that at the
Halloween pop up channel, and we have our main channel,
Ghost Scary Stories. Just search for Ghost Scary Stories and
there's a new show there every day, as well as
(10:49):
hundreds in the library and you can get those commercial
free too if you're a subscriber. I'm Mark Francis my
thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue and good terms.
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