July 29, 2025 • 9 mins
William and Kate are said to be vacationing on a superyacht believed to be Opera, a $450 million megayacht owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed of the UAE — one of the largest and most secretive private yachts in the world.
Poor William had to interrupt his vacation, and efforts to fight climate change, by flying to Switzerland to attend a soccer game, giving Charlotte a taste of the real world where we al do such things.
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Poor William had to interrupt his vacation, and efforts to fight climate change, by flying to Switzerland to attend a soccer game, giving Charlotte a taste of the real world where we al do such things.
Follow our new series Crown and Controversy! Follow now. The full Season 1 is available now for premium subscribers. Episodes come out every Sunday on the normal feed.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calorouga, Shark Media, Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue game
host mark for answers.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
While the British papers are minding their own business, olnews
sweep is catching a lot of discussion around William and
Kate's secret vacation. Secondary news sources are claiming William and
Kate are enjoying a luxurious and unusually low profile summer
holiday and it's turning heads for all the wrong reasons.
According to multiple reports from Greek media and yacht tracking enthusiasts,
(00:40):
the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three
children and Kate's parents, jetted into California earlier this month,
before being whisked by a luxury convoy to a super
yacht anchored off the coast. The vessel is believed to
be Opera, a four hundred and fifty million dollar megayacht
owned by Sika Dullah Binzaid of the UAE, one of
(01:03):
the largest and most secretive private yachts in the world. Now,
let's stop here for a second and imagine if it
were not William and Kate, but rather Harry and Megan
on the Sheikh's yacht. Anyway, the four hundred and seventy
nine foot vessel, launched in early twenty twenty three, boasts
seven decks to helipads, a sprawling pool, a beach club,
(01:23):
an opulent interior designed by Terence Disdale. It's not available
for charter, not even to the world's wealthiest billionaires, making
the Wales families apparent stay all the more extraordinary. As
website super cart Blondie put it, that must mean their
vacation was a treat from one royal family to another.
(01:45):
According to luxury launchers and Greek media outlets, the Wales
family flew by a private jet from London to Keflania,
landing discreetly at the island's airport before being escorted by
a six boat security detail to offer opera. The family's
itinerary included a private excursion to one of Greece's most
magical natural sites, Lake Melasani in Sami. The famed underground lake,
(02:11):
usually open to the public, was closed during the royal visit,
allowing the family exclusive access to the ethereal caverns. Guided
through a man made tunnel, the royal party was rowed
across twin chambers lied with ancient stalactites and striking geological formations.
With crystal clear waters nearly thirty meters deep, the lake
(02:32):
creates the illusion that the boat floats in mid air,
a site sure to impress even the youngest of royals.
The rest of their Greek ideal is thought to have
included views of Kefulanea's dramatic coastline, the pastel fishing villages
of Aesos and Fiscado, and life aboard Opera, a yacht
so cloaked in privacy that even seasoned billionaires have never
(02:55):
stepped aboard. Whether it's helipads, pool beach club and palatial interis,
it represents the highest tier of luxury seafaring. But for
all the breathtaking beauty and royal hospitality questions, linger Prince William,
a vocal advocate for climate action through his Earthshot Prize
and other initiatives, may face criticism for accepting such an
(03:18):
extravagant and carbon intensive holiday. The optics of vacationing on
such an emission's heavy vessel are raising eyebrows, especially for William,
who just weeks ago spoke passionately at the United for
Wildlife Summit in London about the need for climate action.
Environmentalists have long criticized mega yachts for their carbon footprint,
(03:42):
with The Guardian previously describing their construction and use as
enormous climate vandalism. William's involvement in the Earth Shot Prize
his flagship environmental initiative, only intensifies scrutiny of the family's
choice of transport and accommodation case. Meanwhile, While is just
being wonderful and a regular mom just like you, taking
(04:03):
her kids on vacation. While Kensington Palace has made no
public comments about the holiday, royal observers are wondering whether
the trip was a private indulgence or a diplomatic gesture
between monarchies. Either way, the secrecy surrounding the vacation, in
sharp contrast to William's highly visible public appearances this month,
suggests the couple is well aware of the questions now
(04:26):
swirling around their Ionian escape. And again, imagine the Harry
and Meghan version of this story. The always hardworking Prince
interrupted his secret super yacht vacation by delighting Royal watches
over the weekend with an unexpected guest at the YUIFA
Women's Euro twenty twenty five final in Switzerland, none other
(04:47):
than Princess Charlotte. The father daughter duo was seen sitting
together in the stands cheuring on England's Lionesses in what
marked Charlotte's first overseas football match. The moment was quickly
shared on the Royal Families official Instagram, where fans were
equally charmed by the appearance and struck by the uncanny
resemblance between the young princess and her father. Author Robert
(05:10):
Hartman had previously noted that William is adamant about his
children experiencing real world moments like these, and what is
more real world than leaving your superyacht and flying to
Switzerland for one soccer game and sitting in the skybox.
Poor William may miss even more of his secret superyacht
vacation and have to work yet again today by taking
(05:30):
on the stressful task of waiving at people. A victory
parade has now been confirmed for the Lionesses once they
return from Switzerland, with the celebrations taking place in London
on Tuesday. The open top bus procession begins at twelve
ten pm. Hopefully the Prince can catch a charter flight
and get back to the secret superyacht by dinner time.
(05:51):
After the Lioness's victory. King Charles tweeted for more years
than I care to remember. England fans have sung that
famous charred Football's coming home as you return home with
the trophy you wont at Wembley three years ago. It
is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill
and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words bring true.
(06:12):
For this, you have my whole family's warmest appreciation and admiration.
More than that, though, you have shown through your example
over past weeks, that there are no setbacks so tough
that defeat cannot be transformed into victory even as the
final whistle looms. Well done, Lionesses. The next task is
to bring home the World Cup in twenty twenty seven.
(06:33):
If you possibly can more palancing just a moment. Are
you a true crime fan, please check out our new
podcast from your friends here at calla Rogushark Media. It's
called Celebrity Trials and that just covers all the cases
going on at the moment around the country and around
the world. Big enough and some classic cases if there
(06:56):
is time permitting. But it's a daily podcast going through
through all the trials and tribulations of these cases, check
it out. It's called celebrity trials. They may not be
celebrities going in, but they are certainly celebrities coming out.
Wen Cater encouraging Britons to get outside and connect with
nature this summer, all while lending a hand to science.
(07:17):
If you can't find the time to sail on a
secret super yacht, maybe you can count butterflies in the yard.
Taking two social media, the Prince and Princess of Wales
urged their followers to take part in the UK's annual
Butterfly count from now until the tenth of August. Join
thousands across the UK in spotting and recording butterflies to
help protect these vital pollinators, they wrote. They added that
(07:40):
it only takes fifteen minutes to do in any green
space from your local park, garden or balcony. The campaign
is part of a nationwide effort to track the health
of butterfly populations, which play a key role in pollination
and biodiversity. It's the sort of initiative that fits neatly
into the Royal Couple's ongoing commitment to environmental awareness and conservation.
(08:03):
So if you're heading outdoors this summer, don't forget to
look up and perhaps log a butterfly or two along
the way. During a solo visit to Colchester Hospital on
July second, Kate joined staff and volunteers at the Royal
Horticultural Society's Well Being Garden to help plant roses. When
offered gloves for the task, Kate reportedly made a simple
(08:24):
earthly request she wants to fill the earth. The moment,
described by The Express as an unusual request, quickly gained
traction online, with Royal fans praising the princess's hands on approach.
Comments poured in on social media, applauding her authenticity and
down to earth manner. One admirer wrote, I absolutely love
(08:45):
that she's digging in the garden without gloves that are bouncy.
Calls have fallen flat and a frizzy by the end
of the video. Not the typical stuffy, prim and proper
Royal video. There's a beautiful human element to it. Another commented,
I love that Hi each gets right down into the earth,
no gloves, no care about dirt on her knees. She
really connects to the earth and it's so healing for
(09:07):
her and they have it back to email us who
addresses the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. Please follow
us on Spotify, Apple or the app if you're choice,
and leave us a review. Nice review. I'm joining the show, Oh,
Mike Francis Thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue
and good terms.
Calorouga, Shark Media, Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue game
host mark for answers.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
While the British papers are minding their own business, olnews
sweep is catching a lot of discussion around William and
Kate's secret vacation. Secondary news sources are claiming William and
Kate are enjoying a luxurious and unusually low profile summer
holiday and it's turning heads for all the wrong reasons.
According to multiple reports from Greek media and yacht tracking enthusiasts,
(00:40):
the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three
children and Kate's parents, jetted into California earlier this month,
before being whisked by a luxury convoy to a super
yacht anchored off the coast. The vessel is believed to
be Opera, a four hundred and fifty million dollar megayacht
owned by Sika Dullah Binzaid of the UAE, one of
(01:03):
the largest and most secretive private yachts in the world. Now,
let's stop here for a second and imagine if it
were not William and Kate, but rather Harry and Megan
on the Sheikh's yacht. Anyway, the four hundred and seventy
nine foot vessel, launched in early twenty twenty three, boasts
seven decks to helipads, a sprawling pool, a beach club,
(01:23):
an opulent interior designed by Terence Disdale. It's not available
for charter, not even to the world's wealthiest billionaires, making
the Wales families apparent stay all the more extraordinary. As
website super cart Blondie put it, that must mean their
vacation was a treat from one royal family to another.
(01:45):
According to luxury launchers and Greek media outlets, the Wales
family flew by a private jet from London to Keflania,
landing discreetly at the island's airport before being escorted by
a six boat security detail to offer opera. The family's
itinerary included a private excursion to one of Greece's most
magical natural sites, Lake Melasani in Sami. The famed underground lake,
(02:11):
usually open to the public, was closed during the royal visit,
allowing the family exclusive access to the ethereal caverns. Guided
through a man made tunnel, the royal party was rowed
across twin chambers lied with ancient stalactites and striking geological formations.
With crystal clear waters nearly thirty meters deep, the lake
(02:32):
creates the illusion that the boat floats in mid air,
a site sure to impress even the youngest of royals.
The rest of their Greek ideal is thought to have
included views of Kefulanea's dramatic coastline, the pastel fishing villages
of Aesos and Fiscado, and life aboard Opera, a yacht
so cloaked in privacy that even seasoned billionaires have never
(02:55):
stepped aboard. Whether it's helipads, pool beach club and palatial interis,
it represents the highest tier of luxury seafaring. But for
all the breathtaking beauty and royal hospitality questions, linger Prince William,
a vocal advocate for climate action through his Earthshot Prize
and other initiatives, may face criticism for accepting such an
(03:18):
extravagant and carbon intensive holiday. The optics of vacationing on
such an emission's heavy vessel are raising eyebrows, especially for William,
who just weeks ago spoke passionately at the United for
Wildlife Summit in London about the need for climate action.
Environmentalists have long criticized mega yachts for their carbon footprint,
(03:42):
with The Guardian previously describing their construction and use as
enormous climate vandalism. William's involvement in the Earth Shot Prize
his flagship environmental initiative, only intensifies scrutiny of the family's
choice of transport and accommodation case. Meanwhile, While is just
being wonderful and a regular mom just like you, taking
(04:03):
her kids on vacation. While Kensington Palace has made no
public comments about the holiday, royal observers are wondering whether
the trip was a private indulgence or a diplomatic gesture
between monarchies. Either way, the secrecy surrounding the vacation, in
sharp contrast to William's highly visible public appearances this month,
suggests the couple is well aware of the questions now
(04:26):
swirling around their Ionian escape. And again, imagine the Harry
and Meghan version of this story. The always hardworking Prince
interrupted his secret super yacht vacation by delighting Royal watches
over the weekend with an unexpected guest at the YUIFA
Women's Euro twenty twenty five final in Switzerland, none other
(04:47):
than Princess Charlotte. The father daughter duo was seen sitting
together in the stands cheuring on England's Lionesses in what
marked Charlotte's first overseas football match. The moment was quickly
shared on the Royal Families official Instagram, where fans were
equally charmed by the appearance and struck by the uncanny
resemblance between the young princess and her father. Author Robert
(05:10):
Hartman had previously noted that William is adamant about his
children experiencing real world moments like these, and what is
more real world than leaving your superyacht and flying to
Switzerland for one soccer game and sitting in the skybox.
Poor William may miss even more of his secret superyacht
vacation and have to work yet again today by taking
(05:30):
on the stressful task of waiving at people. A victory
parade has now been confirmed for the Lionesses once they
return from Switzerland, with the celebrations taking place in London
on Tuesday. The open top bus procession begins at twelve
ten pm. Hopefully the Prince can catch a charter flight
and get back to the secret superyacht by dinner time.
(05:51):
After the Lioness's victory. King Charles tweeted for more years
than I care to remember. England fans have sung that
famous charred Football's coming home as you return home with
the trophy you wont at Wembley three years ago. It
is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill
and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words bring true.
(06:12):
For this, you have my whole family's warmest appreciation and admiration.
More than that, though, you have shown through your example
over past weeks, that there are no setbacks so tough
that defeat cannot be transformed into victory even as the
final whistle looms. Well done, Lionesses. The next task is
to bring home the World Cup in twenty twenty seven.
(06:33):
If you possibly can more palancing just a moment. Are
you a true crime fan, please check out our new
podcast from your friends here at calla Rogushark Media. It's
called Celebrity Trials and that just covers all the cases
going on at the moment around the country and around
the world. Big enough and some classic cases if there
(06:56):
is time permitting. But it's a daily podcast going through
through all the trials and tribulations of these cases, check
it out. It's called celebrity trials. They may not be
celebrities going in, but they are certainly celebrities coming out.
Wen Cater encouraging Britons to get outside and connect with
nature this summer, all while lending a hand to science.
(07:17):
If you can't find the time to sail on a
secret super yacht, maybe you can count butterflies in the yard.
Taking two social media, the Prince and Princess of Wales
urged their followers to take part in the UK's annual
Butterfly count from now until the tenth of August. Join
thousands across the UK in spotting and recording butterflies to
help protect these vital pollinators, they wrote. They added that
(07:40):
it only takes fifteen minutes to do in any green
space from your local park, garden or balcony. The campaign
is part of a nationwide effort to track the health
of butterfly populations, which play a key role in pollination
and biodiversity. It's the sort of initiative that fits neatly
into the Royal Couple's ongoing commitment to environmental awareness and conservation.
(08:03):
So if you're heading outdoors this summer, don't forget to
look up and perhaps log a butterfly or two along
the way. During a solo visit to Colchester Hospital on
July second, Kate joined staff and volunteers at the Royal
Horticultural Society's Well Being Garden to help plant roses. When
offered gloves for the task, Kate reportedly made a simple
(08:24):
earthly request she wants to fill the earth. The moment,
described by The Express as an unusual request, quickly gained
traction online, with Royal fans praising the princess's hands on approach.
Comments poured in on social media, applauding her authenticity and
down to earth manner. One admirer wrote, I absolutely love
(08:45):
that she's digging in the garden without gloves that are bouncy.
Calls have fallen flat and a frizzy by the end
of the video. Not the typical stuffy, prim and proper
Royal video. There's a beautiful human element to it. Another commented,
I love that Hi each gets right down into the earth,
no gloves, no care about dirt on her knees. She
really connects to the earth and it's so healing for
(09:07):
her and they have it back to email us who
addresses the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. Please follow
us on Spotify, Apple or the app if you're choice,
and leave us a review. Nice review. I'm joining the show, Oh,
Mike Francis Thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue
and good terms.
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