Prince William’s Glitter Cameo, Queen Camilla’s Swiftie Moment, and Meghan Markle’s Fake Wine Fiasco
November 18, 2025 • 8 mins
From Buckingham Palace to the ballroom — Prince William sends sparkly wishes to Robert Irwin on Dancing with the Stars, proving even heirs to the throne love a little glitter. Queen Camilla hosts Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker for the Booker Prize bash, then surprises everyone by soundtracking it with a Taylor Swift song. Sophie Winkleman calls royal life “total hell,” Meghan Markle’s Montecito pop-up gets accused of selling unlicensed wine (spoiler: it was water), and Swift herself is reportedly plotting a lifestyle brand to outshine Meghan’s As Ever.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calorogus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I
am your host, Mark Francis. We'll see if Prince William
appears on Dancing with the Stars again this week. Last week,
the always hardworking Prince William found time in his packed
schedule to appear on DWTS, sending a video message of
(00:25):
support to contestant Robert Erwin and proving even the heir
to the throne isn't above a bit of sparkle. Will said,
We're missing you, Robert. While your twinkled does are going
off elsewhere. I need you down here. Turning to Erwin's
pro partner, Whitney Carson, he joked, you need to get
him in as much glitter as you can. Carson was
(00:45):
visibly shocked. I can't believe he just said my name,
while Erwin grinned and dedicated his foxtrot to his sister
Bindi Erwin. The pair danced to Leona Lewis's Footprints in
the Sand, the same song Bindi performed to when she
won the show in season twenty one. We are doing
this dance for Bindi, and we are doing this dance
for Prince William, Robert said, adding there's a lot of
(01:06):
weight because I really wanted to be our best dance.
Yet well, they did a case, scoring a perfect ten
Erwin revealed that he had originally been scheduled to join
Prince William in Brazil for the Earthshot Prize ceremony, but
chose to stay with the competition. The young conservationist, who
continues his late father Steve Irwin's environmental legacy through the
Australian Zoo and Wildlife Warriors, said the moment was a
(01:28):
full circle tribute to both his family and his conservation work.
Sophie Winkelman, best known to Peep Show fans as Big Sus,
may be married to a Windsor, but she's in no
rush to trade scripts for tiaras. Speaking to the Times,
the forty five year old actress said she sympathizes with
the pressures facing the royal family, describing their lives as
(01:50):
total hell. She added, the more I get to know
the Royal family, the more I get that their lives
are total hell, and that level of unasked for fame
is a form of torture. None of them went on
pop idol as something to be famous, to have that
sort of blinding spotlight in your face from when you're born,
not knowing quite whom you can trust, not knowing if
someone's going to betray you, people writing lies about you
(02:11):
the whole time. It's just brutal. Winkleman, who married Lord
Frederick Windsor, the son of Prince Michael of Kent and
Queen Elizabeth's first cousin in two thousand and nine, said
she feels genuine sympathy for her in laws. I feel
for them all. I don't think a life with that
much scrutiny and pressure is remotely healthy, but they have
no choice. Reflecting on her own royal wedding, she admitted
(02:33):
the day itself felt more like a scene from one
of its shows than a personal milestone. I didn't know
anyone at my wedding. I had my best pals there,
but basically it was full of faces I'd never seen before.
Family isn't always brilliant, but this lotter very sweet. I
love them all. Queen Camella welcomed Sex and the City
star Sarah Jessica Parker to Clarence House for a literary
(02:53):
celebration honoring the Booker Prize. The Queen hosted the twenty
twenty five winner author David Sasla, along with the judges
and shortlisted authors following the previous evening's awards ceremony. Parker,
who served on this year's judging panel, called the experience
a once in a lifetime opportunity and extraordinary. Parker said,
I have been following the Booker Prize for years and
(03:15):
raised my hand jokingly only to be approached by the CEO,
Gabby Wood. I missed many meals out, didn't go to
the theatre or see any movies, but it was the
kind of sacrifice that I thought I had great nobility,
a once in a lifetime opportunity, especially for a reader
like me who loves nothing more than to be inside
the pages of a really special book. Parker, who runs
(03:36):
her own publishing imprint SJP Litt, said she shares the
Queen's enthusiasm for promoting reading and literacy. I'm so appreciative
of the kind of attention that she gives and focuses
on literacy, reading and way Rich's lives. I'm a publisher
as well, so it's something I think is necessary, important
and changes lives. Camilla, a lifelong reader and patron of
(03:59):
several literary charities, praised Parker for one of her many hats,
to which the actress replied, it's the one I'm most
proud of. Queen Camilla's official Instagram account caused a stir
after posting footage from the reception and setting it to
none other Taylor Swift's latest single, The Fate of a Failure.
Swift's moody new track from her album The Life of
a Show Goal played over the footage, prompting fans to
(04:21):
speculate that the queen or savvy social media team might
be a secret Swifty. Give the marketing people more money
for this song selection. One Instagram user wrote, more palace
in just a moment. Megan Markle's latest as Ever venture
has found itself under scrutiny after sharpeyed Royal watchers accused
(04:44):
her friend's California bookshop of selling wine without a license.
The controversy began when the duchess unveiled the first as
Ever pop up at Godmother's, an upscale bookshop in Montecito
owned by her close friends, literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsham,
cosmetics entrepreneur Victoria Jackson. Photos shared on Megan's Instagram shows
(05:04):
rows of candles, fruit spreads, teas, and spice kits, along
with what appeared to be a bottle of sparkling wine
chilling in a nice bucket and a wooden crate displaying
as Ever Wine's. That was enough for some online critics
to claim the shop had breached alcohol licensing rules, noting
that Godmother's liquor license application was still pending. Several commenters
(05:25):
even boasted that they had reported the matter to local authorities,
but the supposed scandal fizzled almost as quickly as it began.
A source close to the Dutchess clarified that the bottle
in question contained only water and the ice cubes were fake.
The setup was purely decorative. No as Ever wine was served,
the insiders said, describing the display as part of the
(05:45):
stor's visual merchandising. Meghan is embracing the festive season by
sharing a glimpse into her California home life and the
joy she finds in simple family traditions. In the latest
newsletter from as Ever, the Duchess offered fans a peak
at how life in Montecito inspires her creations. The brand's
new Honey Duo gift box, priced at just sixty two dollars,
(06:10):
draws directly from that pastime. The joy that Meghan experiences
with her family harvesting honey at their home in Montecito
has inspired this pair of exceptional limited addition Honey's reads
the product description presented in our signature as Ever gift box.
This sweet gift brightens a brunch spread, elevates afternoon tea,
and makes a delightful honey latte to share with someone
(06:32):
you love. Meghan's brand could have a new competitor soon,
the Taylor Swift you know, the nice lady the Queen
uses in her instant spots. Taylor is reportedly preparing to
enter Meghan Markle's territory, and she's determined to do it better.
According to Shooter Scoop, insiders say the global pop superstar
(06:53):
has been quietly developing her own lifestyle brand with a
strong focus on wellness, creativity, and mindful life, giving a
direct rival to Meghan's as Ever label. Once source told
the outlet she's been watching that Megan Mikael's doing, planning
to do it better. I think Martha Stewart meets eras
to a glam but unlike Meghan's montesty too inspired luxury aesthetic.
(07:15):
Swift's approach is said to lean more communal. Taylor's brand
is about joy, generosity, and connection, when insiders said, it's
not about selling, it's about sharing. She wants every fan
to feel part of something real. Sources also say Swift
plans to donate a percentage of profits to music education
and mental health charities, aligning her project with her long
(07:36):
standing advocacy for young musicians and emotional wellbeing. She doesn't
just want to make homes prettier, the insider added, she
wants to make hearts later. And there you have it.
If like the email us who addresses the Palace Intrigue
and gmail dot com, please follow us on Apple and
Spotify or your favorite app and leave us a nice
review for enjoying the show. Mark Francis My thanks to
(07:57):
John McDermot, This is Palace Intrigue and Times m
Calorogus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I
am your host, Mark Francis. We'll see if Prince William
appears on Dancing with the Stars again this week. Last week,
the always hardworking Prince William found time in his packed
schedule to appear on DWTS, sending a video message of
(00:25):
support to contestant Robert Erwin and proving even the heir
to the throne isn't above a bit of sparkle. Will said,
We're missing you, Robert. While your twinkled does are going
off elsewhere. I need you down here. Turning to Erwin's
pro partner, Whitney Carson, he joked, you need to get
him in as much glitter as you can. Carson was
(00:45):
visibly shocked. I can't believe he just said my name,
while Erwin grinned and dedicated his foxtrot to his sister
Bindi Erwin. The pair danced to Leona Lewis's Footprints in
the Sand, the same song Bindi performed to when she
won the show in season twenty one. We are doing
this dance for Bindi, and we are doing this dance
for Prince William, Robert said, adding there's a lot of
(01:06):
weight because I really wanted to be our best dance.
Yet well, they did a case, scoring a perfect ten
Erwin revealed that he had originally been scheduled to join
Prince William in Brazil for the Earthshot Prize ceremony, but
chose to stay with the competition. The young conservationist, who
continues his late father Steve Irwin's environmental legacy through the
Australian Zoo and Wildlife Warriors, said the moment was a
(01:28):
full circle tribute to both his family and his conservation work.
Sophie Winkelman, best known to Peep Show fans as Big Sus,
may be married to a Windsor, but she's in no
rush to trade scripts for tiaras. Speaking to the Times,
the forty five year old actress said she sympathizes with
the pressures facing the royal family, describing their lives as
(01:50):
total hell. She added, the more I get to know
the Royal family, the more I get that their lives
are total hell, and that level of unasked for fame
is a form of torture. None of them went on
pop idol as something to be famous, to have that
sort of blinding spotlight in your face from when you're born,
not knowing quite whom you can trust, not knowing if
someone's going to betray you, people writing lies about you
(02:11):
the whole time. It's just brutal. Winkleman, who married Lord
Frederick Windsor, the son of Prince Michael of Kent and
Queen Elizabeth's first cousin in two thousand and nine, said
she feels genuine sympathy for her in laws. I feel
for them all. I don't think a life with that
much scrutiny and pressure is remotely healthy, but they have
no choice. Reflecting on her own royal wedding, she admitted
(02:33):
the day itself felt more like a scene from one
of its shows than a personal milestone. I didn't know
anyone at my wedding. I had my best pals there,
but basically it was full of faces I'd never seen before.
Family isn't always brilliant, but this lotter very sweet. I
love them all. Queen Camella welcomed Sex and the City
star Sarah Jessica Parker to Clarence House for a literary
(02:53):
celebration honoring the Booker Prize. The Queen hosted the twenty
twenty five winner author David Sasla, along with the judges
and shortlisted authors following the previous evening's awards ceremony. Parker,
who served on this year's judging panel, called the experience
a once in a lifetime opportunity and extraordinary. Parker said,
I have been following the Booker Prize for years and
(03:15):
raised my hand jokingly only to be approached by the CEO,
Gabby Wood. I missed many meals out, didn't go to
the theatre or see any movies, but it was the
kind of sacrifice that I thought I had great nobility,
a once in a lifetime opportunity, especially for a reader
like me who loves nothing more than to be inside
the pages of a really special book. Parker, who runs
(03:36):
her own publishing imprint SJP Litt, said she shares the
Queen's enthusiasm for promoting reading and literacy. I'm so appreciative
of the kind of attention that she gives and focuses
on literacy, reading and way Rich's lives. I'm a publisher
as well, so it's something I think is necessary, important
and changes lives. Camilla, a lifelong reader and patron of
(03:59):
several literary charities, praised Parker for one of her many hats,
to which the actress replied, it's the one I'm most
proud of. Queen Camilla's official Instagram account caused a stir
after posting footage from the reception and setting it to
none other Taylor Swift's latest single, The Fate of a Failure.
Swift's moody new track from her album The Life of
a Show Goal played over the footage, prompting fans to
(04:21):
speculate that the queen or savvy social media team might
be a secret Swifty. Give the marketing people more money
for this song selection. One Instagram user wrote, more palace
in just a moment. Megan Markle's latest as Ever venture
has found itself under scrutiny after sharpeyed Royal watchers accused
(04:44):
her friend's California bookshop of selling wine without a license.
The controversy began when the duchess unveiled the first as
Ever pop up at Godmother's, an upscale bookshop in Montecito
owned by her close friends, literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsham,
cosmetics entrepreneur Victoria Jackson. Photos shared on Megan's Instagram shows
(05:04):
rows of candles, fruit spreads, teas, and spice kits, along
with what appeared to be a bottle of sparkling wine
chilling in a nice bucket and a wooden crate displaying
as Ever Wine's. That was enough for some online critics
to claim the shop had breached alcohol licensing rules, noting
that Godmother's liquor license application was still pending. Several commenters
(05:25):
even boasted that they had reported the matter to local authorities,
but the supposed scandal fizzled almost as quickly as it began.
A source close to the Dutchess clarified that the bottle
in question contained only water and the ice cubes were fake.
The setup was purely decorative. No as Ever wine was served,
the insiders said, describing the display as part of the
(05:45):
stor's visual merchandising. Meghan is embracing the festive season by
sharing a glimpse into her California home life and the
joy she finds in simple family traditions. In the latest
newsletter from as Ever, the Duchess offered fans a peak
at how life in Montecito inspires her creations. The brand's
new Honey Duo gift box, priced at just sixty two dollars,
(06:10):
draws directly from that pastime. The joy that Meghan experiences
with her family harvesting honey at their home in Montecito
has inspired this pair of exceptional limited addition Honey's reads
the product description presented in our signature as Ever gift box.
This sweet gift brightens a brunch spread, elevates afternoon tea,
and makes a delightful honey latte to share with someone
(06:32):
you love. Meghan's brand could have a new competitor soon,
the Taylor Swift you know, the nice lady the Queen
uses in her instant spots. Taylor is reportedly preparing to
enter Meghan Markle's territory, and she's determined to do it better.
According to Shooter Scoop, insiders say the global pop superstar
(06:53):
has been quietly developing her own lifestyle brand with a
strong focus on wellness, creativity, and mindful life, giving a
direct rival to Meghan's as Ever label. Once source told
the outlet she's been watching that Megan Mikael's doing, planning
to do it better. I think Martha Stewart meets eras
to a glam but unlike Meghan's montesty too inspired luxury aesthetic.
(07:15):
Swift's approach is said to lean more communal. Taylor's brand
is about joy, generosity, and connection, when insiders said, it's
not about selling, it's about sharing. She wants every fan
to feel part of something real. Sources also say Swift
plans to donate a percentage of profits to music education
and mental health charities, aligning her project with her long
(07:36):
standing advocacy for young musicians and emotional wellbeing. She doesn't
just want to make homes prettier, the insider added, she
wants to make hearts later. And there you have it.
If like the email us who addresses the Palace Intrigue
and gmail dot com, please follow us on Apple and
Spotify or your favorite app and leave us a nice
review for enjoying the show. Mark Francis My thanks to
(07:57):
John McDermot, This is Palace Intrigue and Times m
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