This week delivered royal chaos on an epic scale! Seven major charities dumped Sarah Ferguson faster than a hot potato after explosive emails revealed she called Jeffrey Epstein a "supreme friend" just weeks after publicly vowing to cut ties forever. But that wasn't the worst of it - new allegations emerged about Prince Andrew's involvement in a Thai orgy with over 40 women, described by witnesses as "industrial scale" encounters funded by taxpayers! Meanwhile, Prince Harry quietly registered six-year-old Archie for Eton College in a stunning move that could see the Sussex and Cambridge cousins educated together - only to have his spokesperson deny everything by Friday! Palace insiders are still furious over Harry's Guardian interview, with sources saying "his mouth is his biggest problem." Plus: William and Charles held crisis talks at Balmoral about keeping the monarchy united, Kate delivered a tear-jerking tribute to the Southport victims, Princess Anne gave underwire bra advice at a lingerie factory, and Meghan got publicly dumped by a reality TV star after snubbing her with gift boxes!
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Caloroga Shark Media.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Hello and welcome to Pallace Weekly. I am your host,
Mark Francis. Well, what a week for Royal watchers who
enjoy their drama served with a side of scandal and
a healthy dollop of family dysfunction. Between explosive and Andrew
revelations that had charities fleeing faster than guests at the
fire Festival, Harry quietly registering Archie for eton plot twist
(00:38):
of the century, and Megan getting snubbed by reality TV stars,
this week proved that the Royal soap opera never takes
a commercial break. The week began innocuously enough with the
revelation that Trump never actually ate spaghetti during King Charles's speech,
a viral AI generated photo that fulled millions, But by Wednesday,
(01:00):
the week had taken a much darker turn as the
Prince Andrew scandal reached new heights of toxicity. The bombshell
came in the form of Sarah Ferguson's previously undisclosed email
to Jeffrey Epstein, sent just fifty days after she publicly
vowed to have nothing to ever do with Jeffrey Epstein
ever again. In the gushing message, She called the convicted
(01:22):
sex offender a steadfast, generous and supreme friend, and apologized
for the delay in responding, explaining she'd been advised in
no uncertain terms to have nothing to do with you.
The fallout was swift and brutal. Seven charities severed times
with the Duchess of York faster than you can say
Reputational Damage. Teenage Cancer Trust, which she'd supported for thirty
(01:46):
five years, led the exodus with a terse statement, we
had made the decision to end our relationship with Duchess
of York. Julia's House Hospice Prevent Breast Cancer, the Natasha
Allergy Research Foundation and the British Hard Foundation followed suit,
and what can only be described as a charitable stampede
for the exits. Royal biographer Andrew Lowney wasn't buying Ferguson's excuses,
(02:10):
telling the Royalist, it's not fifteen thousand pounds, it's more
like two million pounds. It's why Andrew went to see
him in December twenty ten, just to get a bit
more money out of him. We can't trust a single word,
she says. But the week wasn't finished with Andrew Friday
bought allegations from Lowney's new book about the Duke's involvement
in what witnesses described as a tie orgy with more
(02:33):
than forty women. Thai staff were reportedly shocked at the
industrial scale of the encounters, with sources calling it an
organized stream of women brought in in while he was
overseas on official business funded by the taxpayer. The revelations
created a fresh rift between King Charles and Prince William
over how to handle the York situation. While Charles reportedly
(02:55):
resisted calls to completely disown his brother and former sister
in law, William was taking a much harder line. A
royal source revealed William feels even more strongly than the
King that Andrew and Fergie are an embarrassment and will
be urging his father to act. William is said to
favor barring both Andrew and Sarah from attending public family events,
(03:17):
including Christmas gatherings, and is pressing for their eviction from
Royal Lodge. It's another example of the future King's zero
tolerance approach to family members who damage the crown's reputation.
Tuesday brought perhaps the week's most surprising revelation, Prince Harry
has quietly registered six year old Archie for Eton College.
(03:39):
The move, confirmed by friends of the Duke, represents a
fascinating evolution in Harry's thinking about his children's future. For
William and Harry, Eton is really the only sensible choice
when it comes to British schools because of security. A
friend explained to The Royalist. 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
(04:03):
of kids fly back and forth at the beginning and
end of term, so why wouldn't Archie. The implications are staggering.
Should Archie attend Eton, he'd potentially overlap with both Prince
George and Prince Louis, creating the possibility of the Sussex
and Cambridge cousins growing up together despite their parents' estrangement.
It's either a brilliantly strategic move by Harry to keep
(04:24):
his family connected to royal life, or a heartbreaking indication
of how desperately he wants his children to have the
experiences he treasures from his own youth. An old friend
confirmed that Harry has retained his closest friendship group of
confidants from his days at school in Ludgrove and Eton.
He wants that for his own children. But there's a catch.
There is still some negotiation for Harry to have with Megan.
(04:47):
The Insider admitted that negotiation apparently didn't go well. By Friday,
a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan was denying the reports entirely,
telling E I can confirm that Prince Harry has not
put Archie's name down for Eton and that the Duke
has no plans to send his son to Eton. The
swift denial raised more questions than it answered. Had Harry
been overruled by Megan? Was this another case of royal
(05:10):
wishful thinking being reported as fact or was this damage
control after the story leaked prematurely. Meanwhile, the after shocks
from Harry's Guardian interview were still reverberating through palace corridors.
Shutterscoop reported that royal sources remained deeply displeased with Harry's
public comments just days after his reconciliation meeting with Charles.
(05:33):
His mouth is his biggest problem. One palace inside it
claimed he digs the hole deeper each time he speaks publicly.
Another source was more blunt, he acts like repeating these
stories helps, but it just twists the knife. The frustration
was palpable, with insiders pointing out that far from building trust,
Harry's post meeting's comments had the opposite effect. One Royal
(05:55):
source noted that syrrape briefings from supposed Sussex circles were
precisely why the Royal family remained cautious about reconciliation. Perhaps
most damaging was the growing perception that Harry simply couldn't
help himself. Every olive branch extended seemed to result in
another public relations disaster. As one insider put it, whoever
is behind them seems to have mistaken a brief tea
(06:17):
in a slice of cake for the Treaty of Sai.
By weeks and William had made a quiet trip to
Scotland to spend a time with King Charles at Burkehall.
The visit, captured by Daily Mail photographers shows William arriving
at Aberdeen Airport with a duffel bag. Was described by
Inside a Deep Crown as a strategy session. Charles and
(06:38):
William are talking through how much more visible William should
be and how they keep the family looking united. With
Harry in the mix again and Charles still carrying a
heavy load, this meeting is about setting the pace for
the next chapter. The timing was significant, coming on the
hills of William's emotional interview with Eugene Levy, where he
called twenty twenty four the hardest year I've ever had.
(06:59):
The father's son, Retred Tree suggested both men understood the stakes.
With public support for the monarchy at a forty year
low and family scanned was multiplying, they need to present
a united front. Tom Sakes in The Royalist, framed the
meeting in terms of the ongoing Harry question. William's red
line is clear, No Royal should grant Harry the legitimacy
of a meeting or photograph after spare and Netflix. Charles,
(07:22):
by contrast, is tempted by affection for his darling boy
and fear of appearing heartless in the shadow of his illness.
The irony wasn't lost on observers that while Harry was
being celebrated for his brief UK charm offensive, William was
being criticized for prioritizing family time. Charles reported frustration with
William's work ethic, despite the heir's grueling schedule, supporting both
(07:43):
his father and his recovering wife, highlighted the impossible standards
facing the future king. Amidst all the family drama, Key
provided a master class in royal duty with her unannounced
visit to Southport. Alongside William, the couple met privately with
the families of Alistair Silver, Igua, bb King and Elsie
(08:04):
dot Standcombe. The three girls called in July's knife attack
and two memorial playgrounds built in their honour. The emotional
highlight came when the girl's parents gifted William and Catherine
beaded Friendship bracelets reading Bibe's Hive after the charity established
in Biebe's memory. Both royals wore them for the remainder
of the day, a touching tribute the echo of the
(08:26):
kind worn by Taylor Swift fans, connecting the tragedy to
the girl's love of the pop star. William's address to
seven hundred pupils captured the moment perfectly. Be brave, be joyful,
and be kind. This playground is a symbol of how
the community has come together to create such a positive
place for the pupils. Of the school, a symbol of
remembrance and resilience, a testament that love will always overcome tragedy.
(08:50):
It was exactly the kind of meaningful engagement that reminded
everyone why the monarchy and endures not for the scandals
or the drama, but for moments of genuine human connection
in times of greed. More interesting moment in a week
filled with serious scandals, Princess Anne provided some much needed
comic relief with her visit to a lingerie manufacturer in
(09:12):
South Wales. Photos of the Princess Royal surrounded by bras
and nickers made for a delightful social media content, but
Anne's practical contribution was even better. She suggested the company
Contactor Mattress Firm for advice on developing stronger underwire supports
for larger sizes, having recently visited a mattress company that
produces its own steel springs, AND's suggestion was both practical
(09:36):
and perfectly on brand for a working royal known for
her no nonsense approach. Company founder Naomi Dehan described the
princess as very cool, very interested in everything, and noted
she came across as very feminist despite the fun photos
and reportedly doesn't enjoy being called a secret sex bomb,
a reference to comparisons between her nineteen seventies hairstyle and
(10:00):
Fonda's look in Barbarella. A source noted that while Anne's
family often teases her about such stories, asserting to he
had some kind of sex bomb aspiration is a bit
of a stretch even for Anne. The week began with
lingering Trump after glow, as the former president praised his
UK reception and extended an invitation to King Charles for
(10:20):
America's two hundred and fiftieth Independence Day celebrations in July.
The British knew how to do this perfectly, Trump told
reporters aboard Air Force One. They set the bar hire
for their trip to see US. Trump's particular praise for Kate,
calling her radiant, healthy, and so beautiful, continued to generate
analysis about royal soft power. The state visit had achieved
(10:42):
its diplomatic goals, but at what cost of family unity?
The spectacle had showcased the monarchy's strengths while exposing its
internal fractures. Back in Montecito, Megan was having a typically
complex week. On the positive side, Magic FM offered her
a radio hosting job after she revealed on Netflix that
she misses listening to the British station. Content director Paul
(11:05):
Sylvester made the offer public. If the Duchess wants to
host a shure, she's very welcome. But the week also
brought renewed criticism about her pattern of launching initiatives only
to let them quietly fizzle. A Hollywood insider told Radar
Online her energy is on Netflix, production meetings and lifestyle branding.
Charity work is no longer her focus. The critique stung
(11:28):
because it touched on a fundamental question about Megan's post
royal identity. The week's most embarrassing moment came when reality
TV star Stassy Schroder publicly declared she was finished supporting
Megan after being excluded from the Duchess's latest PR gift
box drop. Schroeder's rant I have literally defended her when
(11:49):
no one else did. My feelings are hurt and I'm
a toxic fan that's now a toxic hater went viral
for all the wrong reasons. When former van Der Pump
Rules styles are publicly breaking up with you, it might
be time to reassess your PR strategy. Harry and Meghan
did score a win with their selection as Humanitarians of
the Year at the World Mental Health Day Festival. The
(12:11):
couple will accept the award in person on October ninth,
with organizers praising their global efforts in building a safer,
more equitable digital world for families and youth. It's the
kind of recognition that plays well to their California audience
while keeping them relevant in the humanitarian space. Whether it
translates to meaningful reconciliation with Harry's family remains another question entirely.
(12:36):
As the dust settled on another dramatic week, several trends
became clear. The Andrew scandal has reached a point where
even King charles legendary loyalty to family might not be
enough to protect his brother William's increasingly hardlined stance on
family scandals. Whether Andrew or Harry suggests the future monarchy
will have far less tolerance from embarrassing relatives. Harry's ETN
(12:58):
registration story, Real or not, highlighted the tragic complexity of
his situation, desperately wanting his children to experience the British
education and friendships that shaped him, while simultaneously making that
increasingly impossible through his own actions, and Charles, caught between
his roles as father and king, continues to navigate impossible
choices that satisfied no one. His willingness to meet with
(13:22):
Harry angered William and achieved no lasting reconciliation. His reluctance
to complete the exile Andrew frustrated those demanding accountability. As
we head into October, several storylines bear watching. Will Charles
actually traveled to America for the Independence Day invitation? Can
(13:42):
the Andrew situation get any worse? Spoiler alert? Probably? And
will Harry ever find a way to bridge the gap
between his California life and his royal heritage. One thing
seems certain. The House of Windsor continues to provide the
world's most expensive and elaborate family therapy session, played out
on a global stage with Crown's carriages and enough drum
and a few thousand Netflix series. The irony, of course,
(14:04):
is that while the family tears itself apart over issues
of loyalty, duty, and public image, the British public is
increasingly asking whether any of it matters at all. With
support from the monarchy at historic lows, the real question
isn't who wins the various family feuds. It's whether there
will be anything left to fight over. But for this
week at least, the show went on spectacular, messy, heartbreaking
(14:27):
and utterly compelling, because in the end, that's what the
Royals do best. They endure, they adapt, and they give
us something to talk about over the breakfast, even when
we're not entirely sure we want to watch any more,
and they have it. Collect to email us addresses the
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Speaker 2 (00:15):
Hello and welcome to Pallace Weekly. I am your host,
Mark Francis. Well, what a week for Royal watchers who
enjoy their drama served with a side of scandal and
a healthy dollop of family dysfunction. Between explosive and Andrew
revelations that had charities fleeing faster than guests at the
fire Festival, Harry quietly registering Archie for eton plot twist
(00:38):
of the century, and Megan getting snubbed by reality TV stars,
this week proved that the Royal soap opera never takes
a commercial break. The week began innocuously enough with the
revelation that Trump never actually ate spaghetti during King Charles's speech,
a viral AI generated photo that fulled millions, But by Wednesday,
(01:00):
the week had taken a much darker turn as the
Prince Andrew scandal reached new heights of toxicity. The bombshell
came in the form of Sarah Ferguson's previously undisclosed email
to Jeffrey Epstein, sent just fifty days after she publicly
vowed to have nothing to ever do with Jeffrey Epstein
ever again. In the gushing message, She called the convicted
(01:22):
sex offender a steadfast, generous and supreme friend, and apologized
for the delay in responding, explaining she'd been advised in
no uncertain terms to have nothing to do with you.
The fallout was swift and brutal. Seven charities severed times
with the Duchess of York faster than you can say
Reputational Damage. Teenage Cancer Trust, which she'd supported for thirty
(01:46):
five years, led the exodus with a terse statement, we
had made the decision to end our relationship with Duchess
of York. Julia's House Hospice Prevent Breast Cancer, the Natasha
Allergy Research Foundation and the British Hard Foundation followed suit,
and what can only be described as a charitable stampede
for the exits. Royal biographer Andrew Lowney wasn't buying Ferguson's excuses,
(02:10):
telling the Royalist, it's not fifteen thousand pounds, it's more
like two million pounds. It's why Andrew went to see
him in December twenty ten, just to get a bit
more money out of him. We can't trust a single word,
she says. But the week wasn't finished with Andrew Friday
bought allegations from Lowney's new book about the Duke's involvement
in what witnesses described as a tie orgy with more
(02:33):
than forty women. Thai staff were reportedly shocked at the
industrial scale of the encounters, with sources calling it an
organized stream of women brought in in while he was
overseas on official business funded by the taxpayer. The revelations
created a fresh rift between King Charles and Prince William
over how to handle the York situation. While Charles reportedly
(02:55):
resisted calls to completely disown his brother and former sister
in law, William was taking a much harder line. A
royal source revealed William feels even more strongly than the
King that Andrew and Fergie are an embarrassment and will
be urging his father to act. William is said to
favor barring both Andrew and Sarah from attending public family events,
(03:17):
including Christmas gatherings, and is pressing for their eviction from
Royal Lodge. It's another example of the future King's zero
tolerance approach to family members who damage the crown's reputation.
Tuesday brought perhaps the week's most surprising revelation, Prince Harry
has quietly registered six year old Archie for Eton College.
(03:39):
The move, confirmed by friends of the Duke, represents a
fascinating evolution in Harry's thinking about his children's future. For
William and Harry, Eton is really the only sensible choice
when it comes to British schools because of security. A
friend explained to The Royalist. 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
(04:03):
of kids fly back and forth at the beginning and
end of term, so why wouldn't Archie. The implications are staggering.
Should Archie attend Eton, he'd potentially overlap with both Prince
George and Prince Louis, creating the possibility of the Sussex
and Cambridge cousins growing up together despite their parents' estrangement.
It's either a brilliantly strategic move by Harry to keep
(04:24):
his family connected to royal life, or a heartbreaking indication
of how desperately he wants his children to have the
experiences he treasures from his own youth. An old friend
confirmed that Harry has retained his closest friendship group of
confidants from his days at school in Ludgrove and Eton.
He wants that for his own children. But there's a catch.
There is still some negotiation for Harry to have with Megan.
(04:47):
The Insider admitted that negotiation apparently didn't go well. By Friday,
a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan was denying the reports entirely,
telling E I can confirm that Prince Harry has not
put Archie's name down for Eton and that the Duke
has no plans to send his son to Eton. The
swift denial raised more questions than it answered. Had Harry
been overruled by Megan? Was this another case of royal
(05:10):
wishful thinking being reported as fact or was this damage
control after the story leaked prematurely. Meanwhile, the after shocks
from Harry's Guardian interview were still reverberating through palace corridors.
Shutterscoop reported that royal sources remained deeply displeased with Harry's
public comments just days after his reconciliation meeting with Charles.
(05:33):
His mouth is his biggest problem. One palace inside it
claimed he digs the hole deeper each time he speaks publicly.
Another source was more blunt, he acts like repeating these
stories helps, but it just twists the knife. The frustration
was palpable, with insiders pointing out that far from building trust,
Harry's post meeting's comments had the opposite effect. One Royal
(05:55):
source noted that syrrape briefings from supposed Sussex circles were
precisely why the Royal family remained cautious about reconciliation. Perhaps
most damaging was the growing perception that Harry simply couldn't
help himself. Every olive branch extended seemed to result in
another public relations disaster. As one insider put it, whoever
is behind them seems to have mistaken a brief tea
(06:17):
in a slice of cake for the Treaty of Sai.
By weeks and William had made a quiet trip to
Scotland to spend a time with King Charles at Burkehall.
The visit, captured by Daily Mail photographers shows William arriving
at Aberdeen Airport with a duffel bag. Was described by
Inside a Deep Crown as a strategy session. Charles and
(06:38):
William are talking through how much more visible William should
be and how they keep the family looking united. With
Harry in the mix again and Charles still carrying a
heavy load, this meeting is about setting the pace for
the next chapter. The timing was significant, coming on the
hills of William's emotional interview with Eugene Levy, where he
called twenty twenty four the hardest year I've ever had.
(06:59):
The father's son, Retred Tree suggested both men understood the stakes.
With public support for the monarchy at a forty year
low and family scanned was multiplying, they need to present
a united front. Tom Sakes in The Royalist, framed the
meeting in terms of the ongoing Harry question. William's red
line is clear, No Royal should grant Harry the legitimacy
of a meeting or photograph after spare and Netflix. Charles,
(07:22):
by contrast, is tempted by affection for his darling boy
and fear of appearing heartless in the shadow of his illness.
The irony wasn't lost on observers that while Harry was
being celebrated for his brief UK charm offensive, William was
being criticized for prioritizing family time. Charles reported frustration with
William's work ethic, despite the heir's grueling schedule, supporting both
(07:43):
his father and his recovering wife, highlighted the impossible standards
facing the future king. Amidst all the family drama, Key
provided a master class in royal duty with her unannounced
visit to Southport. Alongside William, the couple met privately with
the families of Alistair Silver, Igua, bb King and Elsie
(08:04):
dot Standcombe. The three girls called in July's knife attack
and two memorial playgrounds built in their honour. The emotional
highlight came when the girl's parents gifted William and Catherine
beaded Friendship bracelets reading Bibe's Hive after the charity established
in Biebe's memory. Both royals wore them for the remainder
of the day, a touching tribute the echo of the
(08:26):
kind worn by Taylor Swift fans, connecting the tragedy to
the girl's love of the pop star. William's address to
seven hundred pupils captured the moment perfectly. Be brave, be joyful,
and be kind. This playground is a symbol of how
the community has come together to create such a positive
place for the pupils. Of the school, a symbol of
remembrance and resilience, a testament that love will always overcome tragedy.
(08:50):
It was exactly the kind of meaningful engagement that reminded
everyone why the monarchy and endures not for the scandals
or the drama, but for moments of genuine human connection
in times of greed. More interesting moment in a week
filled with serious scandals, Princess Anne provided some much needed
comic relief with her visit to a lingerie manufacturer in
(09:12):
South Wales. Photos of the Princess Royal surrounded by bras
and nickers made for a delightful social media content, but
Anne's practical contribution was even better. She suggested the company
Contactor Mattress Firm for advice on developing stronger underwire supports
for larger sizes, having recently visited a mattress company that
produces its own steel springs, AND's suggestion was both practical
(09:36):
and perfectly on brand for a working royal known for
her no nonsense approach. Company founder Naomi Dehan described the
princess as very cool, very interested in everything, and noted
she came across as very feminist despite the fun photos
and reportedly doesn't enjoy being called a secret sex bomb,
a reference to comparisons between her nineteen seventies hairstyle and
(10:00):
Fonda's look in Barbarella. A source noted that while Anne's
family often teases her about such stories, asserting to he
had some kind of sex bomb aspiration is a bit
of a stretch even for Anne. The week began with
lingering Trump after glow, as the former president praised his
UK reception and extended an invitation to King Charles for
(10:20):
America's two hundred and fiftieth Independence Day celebrations in July.
The British knew how to do this perfectly, Trump told
reporters aboard Air Force One. They set the bar hire
for their trip to see US. Trump's particular praise for Kate,
calling her radiant, healthy, and so beautiful, continued to generate
analysis about royal soft power. The state visit had achieved
(10:42):
its diplomatic goals, but at what cost of family unity?
The spectacle had showcased the monarchy's strengths while exposing its
internal fractures. Back in Montecito, Megan was having a typically
complex week. On the positive side, Magic FM offered her
a radio hosting job after she revealed on Netflix that
she misses listening to the British station. Content director Paul
(11:05):
Sylvester made the offer public. If the Duchess wants to
host a shure, she's very welcome. But the week also
brought renewed criticism about her pattern of launching initiatives only
to let them quietly fizzle. A Hollywood insider told Radar
Online her energy is on Netflix, production meetings and lifestyle branding.
Charity work is no longer her focus. The critique stung
(11:28):
because it touched on a fundamental question about Megan's post
royal identity. The week's most embarrassing moment came when reality
TV star Stassy Schroder publicly declared she was finished supporting
Megan after being excluded from the Duchess's latest PR gift
box drop. Schroeder's rant I have literally defended her when
(11:49):
no one else did. My feelings are hurt and I'm
a toxic fan that's now a toxic hater went viral
for all the wrong reasons. When former van Der Pump
Rules styles are publicly breaking up with you, it might
be time to reassess your PR strategy. Harry and Meghan
did score a win with their selection as Humanitarians of
the Year at the World Mental Health Day Festival. The
(12:11):
couple will accept the award in person on October ninth,
with organizers praising their global efforts in building a safer,
more equitable digital world for families and youth. It's the
kind of recognition that plays well to their California audience
while keeping them relevant in the humanitarian space. Whether it
translates to meaningful reconciliation with Harry's family remains another question entirely.
(12:36):
As the dust settled on another dramatic week, several trends
became clear. The Andrew scandal has reached a point where
even King charles legendary loyalty to family might not be
enough to protect his brother William's increasingly hardlined stance on
family scandals. Whether Andrew or Harry suggests the future monarchy
will have far less tolerance from embarrassing relatives. Harry's ETN
(12:58):
registration story, Real or not, highlighted the tragic complexity of
his situation, desperately wanting his children to experience the British
education and friendships that shaped him, while simultaneously making that
increasingly impossible through his own actions, and Charles, caught between
his roles as father and king, continues to navigate impossible
choices that satisfied no one. His willingness to meet with
(13:22):
Harry angered William and achieved no lasting reconciliation. His reluctance
to complete the exile Andrew frustrated those demanding accountability. As
we head into October, several storylines bear watching. Will Charles
actually traveled to America for the Independence Day invitation? Can
(13:42):
the Andrew situation get any worse? Spoiler alert? Probably? And
will Harry ever find a way to bridge the gap
between his California life and his royal heritage. One thing
seems certain. The House of Windsor continues to provide the
world's most expensive and elaborate family therapy session, played out
on a global stage with Crown's carriages and enough drum
and a few thousand Netflix series. The irony, of course,
(14:04):
is that while the family tears itself apart over issues
of loyalty, duty, and public image, the British public is
increasingly asking whether any of it matters at all. With
support from the monarchy at historic lows, the real question
isn't who wins the various family feuds. It's whether there
will be anything left to fight over. But for this
week at least, the show went on spectacular, messy, heartbreaking
(14:27):
and utterly compelling, because in the end, that's what the
Royals do best. They endure, they adapt, and they give
us something to talk about over the breakfast, even when
we're not entirely sure we want to watch any more,
and they have it. Collect to email us addresses the
Palace Intrigue at gmail at dot com. Please follow us
on Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice. Check
(14:48):
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