Palace Intrigue : Kate Middleton - Meghan & Harry - Prince Andrew - Royal Family gossip

Palace Intrigue : Kate Middleton - Meghan & Harry - Prince Andrew - Royal Family gossip

Welcome to Palace Intrigue, your premier destination for all the latest royal family news and gossip! Join us as we delve into the captivating world of royalty, covering everything from KateGate, Prince Harry's Spare status to King Charles' battle with cancer, Princess Kate Middleton's health scare, and the scandals surrounding Prince Andrew. Get ready for an insider's look into the ongoing drama between William and Harry, as well as the juicy gossip surrounding Harry and Meghan. From royal family weddings to family feuds, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to bring you the most comprehensive coverage of the British monarchy. Whether you're a die-hard royal family watcher or just someone curious about the lives of the world's most famous family, Palace Intrigue is your one-stop shop for all things royal. Tune in for all the latest updates, scandals, and gossip from Buckingham Palace and beyond. Don't miss out on the drama – subscribe now! With a focus on the latest happenings surrounding King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, Prince William, and the rest of the British Royal Family, this royal family podcast keeps you up to date with all the developments a year after the pasing of Queen Elizabeth II. It's like experiencing Season 17 of "The Crown" in real time, providing you with a front-row seat to the captivating drama, power struggles, and secrets that unfold within the palace walls. Tune in daily to stay informed and entertained by the fascinating stories that shape the monarchy.

Episodes

PALACE WEEKLY: NETFLIX NIGHTMARES AND ROYAL RICHES - The week in royal news

August 31, 2025 • 15 mins
This week's BRUTAL royal reviews! Meghan's "With Love, Meghan" Season 2 gets SAVAGED by critics calling it "staged, fake and dull" with one reviewer comparing it to "watching glue dry"! The Times describes guests as "trapped Z-listers" bleating "badly scripted lines" while eating "sticky doughnuts covered in couch grass"! Meanwhile, Kate debuts STUNNING new blonde hair at Crathie Kirk that's "jaw-dropping" while moving to Forest Lo...
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Princess Diana Conspiracies, the ‘Phoenix’ Series & the Prince Andrew Takedown

August 31, 2025 • 7 mins
Was Princess Diana murdered? Royalist writer Tom Sykes seems to think so. We unpack his bold claims on the 28th anniversary of her death.

Ghislaine Maxwell tries to link Epstein to Diana—but her timeline doesn’t add up.

A new series called Phoenix imagines a very different life for Diana—one where she survives and lives in Arizona.

Plus: William and Harry’s fractured bond, and Andrew Lownie’s jaw-dropping book on Prince Andrew, the ro...
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Prince Harry’s Surfing Scandal, King Charles’ Bed Truck & William’s Housing Headache

August 30, 2025 • 9 mins
Prince Harry’s wave-riding Instagram moment backfires as critics call out his eco-hypocrisy. Meanwhile, King Charles travels with his own toilet seat and bed setup—because of course he does. And Prince William wants to live a “normal” life at Forest Lodge, but insiders say Buckingham Palace may not give him the choice. Plus: Queen Camilla wants a library, and locals react to having the Waleses as new neighbors.

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King Charles Hits Back at Harry? Royal Butler Memoir Sparks Drama

August 29, 2025 • 9 mins
Former royal butler Grant Harrold’s new memoir paints a glowing picture of King Charles—and directly contradicts Prince Harry’s version of events in Spare. Is this a strategic royal clapback? Plus, celebrity chef Jameson Stocks slams Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, calling her “a liability.” We also dive into why critics say With Love, Meghan feels painfully inauthentic—and how one writer hoarded Meghan’s rare $14 crepe mix like go...
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Meghan Markle Explains Her ‘Real’ Name, Shrugs Off Trad Wife Talk, and Gets Torched by Critics

August 28, 2025 • 9 mins
Meghan insists “Sussex” is the family name, rolls her eyes at the “trad wife” label, and touts flower arranging as “moving motivation.” Season 2 of With Love, Meghan brought Chrissy Teigen, lavender lattes, and craft barns—but the British press called it “Montecito Marie Antoinette,” “a TV programme about watching glue dry,” and “gaslit by a multi-millionaire.” Meanwhile, sources say Harry feels sidelined by Meghan’s brand grind, w...
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Meghan Markle Uses Lilibet for Insta Promo, Disses Pantyhose, and Pushes a Fruit Spread

August 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Meghan Markle says royal life forced her into pantyhose “straight out of the ’80s” and admits she once drowned her sorrows with McDonald’s apple pies. Season 2 of With Love, Meghan serves up puff pastry, champagne, and talk of “authenticity” while critics remain unconvinced. Princess Lilibet makes a rare Instagram cameo kissing a photo of the family dog—just in time to plug Meghan’s new series. Meanwhile, Liz Jones calls Harry a “g...
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Kate’s Jaw-Dropping Blonde Hair, Harry’s Surfing Clip, and Meghan’s Pickle War with Pamela Anderson

August 26, 2025 • 9 mins
 At Balmoral, the headlines weren’t about speeches or scandals—it was Kate’s dramatically lighter hair that stole the spotlight. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew was quietly sidelined from the family church outing, and King Charles looked weary ahead of Trump’s visit. The Sussexes tried to crash the news cycle with a Harry-surfing Instagram clip set to Salt-N-Pepa’s “Whatta Man.” In America, Harry’s visa is under review again—more than 1,0...
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Critics to William: Get Off the Yacht and Get to Work

August 25, 2025 • 9 mins
The British press is coming for Prince William’s work ethic—or lack thereof. While Anne racks up engagements, William and Kate rack up holidays. Plus: Epstein redactions in a royal biography, a $300 teddy bear at Highgrove, Charles hiring new staff, the rarest Queen coin enters circulation, and a new royal job listing that offers free lunch and constitutional headaches.

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PALACE WEEKLY: JAM WARS AND PANTHER STALKERS - The week in royal news with Mark Francis

August 24, 2025 • 14 mins
This week's BIZARRE royal revelations! King Charles UNDERCUTS Meghan's jam prices at just $6.70 versus her $14 offering while being STALKED BY A PANTHER near Highgrove House! Meanwhile, Meghan gets SNUBBED by Mariah Carey who only mentions Sarah Ferguson when asked about royals, plus cooks pasta wearing $300,000 worth of jewelry! Kate and William plan FRESH START move to Forest Lodge after "difficult times" at Adelaide Cottage duri...
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Chips, Cookies & Controversy: Meghan’s Netflix Backlash

August 24, 2025 • 9 mins
Meghan Markle’s “With Love” marketing lands with a thud, critics blast her Christmas special, and a risqué legal battle looms over alleged topless photos. Plus: Prince Edward hits the road, Lady Amelia Windsor brings Istanbul to London Fashion Week, and Andrew Lownie gears up for a warts-and-all Prince Philip biography. The royals may be scattered, but the drama is very much together.


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Windsor or Bust: Royals, Rumors & a Racket at Sandringham

August 23, 2025 • 9 mins
Are William and Kate really going to skip the castle life forever? Tom Sykes isn’t buying it. We break down their “modest” mansion move, plus royal butler Grant Harrold spills tea on Prince Harry, Camilla gets heat for yachting while Charles is ill, and even the Sandringham choir is in scandal mode. Also: Prince Philip’s legendary one-liners and Harry’s quiet tribute to him on VJ Day.

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How sick is Kate really? PLUS Meghan’s Pasta, Taylor’s Block, and One Uninvited Bug

August 22, 2025 • 8 mins
Meghan Markle stirs pasta and stirs the pot with a video featuring $300,000 in jewelry—because what’s a rosé-fueled cooking clip without Diana’s Cartier watch? Then came Taylor Swift, crashing Meghan’s news cycle with a surprise album drop. Coincidence? Meghan’s not so sure. Meanwhile, eagle-eyed critics spot a bug in a cookie video and launch a full-blown hygiene scandal. Also today: wasp invasions at Sandringham, Kate’s quiet rec...
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William and Kate’s “Forever Home” Sparks Evictions—and Eyebrows

August 21, 2025 • 7 mins
William and Kate’s move to Forest Lodge sounds lovely—unless you were one of the families asked to vacate nearby cottages to protect royal privacy. Critics say the optics are terrible, especially during a cost-of-living crisis. Our royal insider Deep Crown says Her Late Majesty “would have been mortified.” Meanwhile, Hello! Magazine would like you to know Kate sacrifices so much by never missing a soccer match. Also today: King Cha...
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Prince William’s “Forever Home” Sparks Backlash — And a Norwegian Royal Faces Criminal Charges

August 20, 2025 • 9 mins
Prince William and Princess Catherine’s move to Forest Lodge is being sold as a “fresh start,” but critics aren’t buying it. The Daily Mail’s Amanda Platell says William needs to “man up” and fears he’s becoming a “part-time King.” Meanwhile, The Times and other outlets praise the couple’s low-key lifestyle and modern approach — but what does it mean for Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the future of the monarchy?
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Mariah Carey Snubs Meghan? Plus: Netflix Deal Drama and Royal Jam Wars

August 19, 2025 • 9 mins
Did Mariah Carey just shade Meghan Markle? Fans think so after the pop diva praised Sarah Ferguson—but not Meghan—when asked about royal ties. Plus: new doubts about the Sussexes’ Netflix deal, harsh critiques of With Love, MeghanSeason 2, and Bethenny Frankel says the couple “rushed into too many projects.” We also break down the latest brand woes, from Harry’s polo flop to Charles undercutting Meghan with his own jam. And yes—Kin...
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Taylor Swift’s Royal Encounter & Prince Andrew’s Alleged Jealousy of Kate

August 18, 2025 • 10 mins
Taylor Swift shares a hilarious moment from her backstage meeting with Prince William and his kids—featuring Jason Kelce and a beer dilemma—on the New Heights podcast. Meanwhile, royal biographer Andrew Lownie claims Prince Andrew made “unkind” comments about Princess Catherine out of jealousy, deepening a family rift. Plus: Kate’s new summer message, the Palace’s Princess Anne birthday blunder, Camilla’s quiet influence on King Ch...
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PALACE WEEKLY: NETFLIX RENEWAL AND ROYAL RIFTS - The week in royal news

August 17, 2025 • 11 mins
This week's SHOCKING royal developments! Netflix RENEWS deal with Harry and Meghan's Archewell Productions AND partners with Meghan's "As Ever" brand despite previous reports of cancellation! Meanwhile, Samantha Markle's defamation lawsuit RETURNS to court in September appeal! Deep Crown reveals William's suspicious ABSENCE from VJ Day ceremonies may be linked to Kate's ongoing health struggles! The royal brothers will both attend ...
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Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ruin Peter Phillips Wedding?

August 17, 2025 • 10 mins
Meghan Markle has been urged by royal fans to “stay away” from the UK when Peter Phillips marries his fiancée Harriet Sperling, despite suggestions from one commentator that it would appear “petty” if Prince Harry did not attend.

In a poll conducted by the Express, an overwhelming 6,736 voted that she should “stay away,” while just 152 felt she should attend, and 43 were undecided.


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Fergie Called “A Girl on the Make,” and Why America’s Off-Limits for Prince Andrew

August 16, 2025 • 9 mins
A new book claims Prince Philip thought Sarah Ferguson was “a girl on the make” when she married Andrew — and makes fresh revelations about the Duke’s post-divorce pursuits, from Tiger Woods to JFK Jr. We hear Philip’s lasting advice to Kate, dig into King Charles’s battle with Andrew over Royal Lodge (and its £32k-a-year “yogi healer”), and why Andrew reportedly hasn’t dared set foot in the U.S. in over a decade. Plus, new poll nu...
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Is Meghan Markle Stealing Christmas from Kate? PLUS Happy Birthday Princess Anne!

August 15, 2025 • 10 mins
Happy Birthday to Princess Anne, also known as the Princess Royal,who celebrates her 75th birthday today. 

Ahead of the special day, Buckingham Palace has released a new portrait of Anne with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence. Meanwhile, a royal source has revealed why Princess Anne doesn't "want to do anything" for her 75th birthday.  The Princess Royal has been spending ten days sailing around western Scotland aboard her not so sec...
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