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

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

Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy. From Prince Andrew’s latest controversies and the fallout shaking the royal institution, to Prince William’s expanding role as he quietly prepares for the throne, we cover every turn in the Windsor storyline — including the continuing turbulence surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, whose lives outside the palace remain a source of fascination and tension. We also track King Charles’ health and its impact on the crown, as well as Princess Kate Middleton’s recovery and what it means for the family’s public image. It’s a monarchy in transition — one navigating legacy, loyalty, and relentless media scrutiny. Think of it as The Crown: Season 17 — only this time, it’s happening in real life. Follow now for daily episodes filled with royal news, inside analysis, and the real stories behind the palace walls.

Episodes

The Sisters Step Back: Beatrice and Eugenie Weigh Their Future after Andrew Fallout

November 2, 2025 • 8 mins
Princess Eugenie skipped a “highly fraught” Royal Lodge summit while Princess Beatrice left looking shaken, as the York sisters quietly reassess their roles amid their father’s crisis. Commentators say Christmas optics matter, but warn working-royal futures are doubtful; Jennie Bond asks whether the sisters now question “why both he and their mother continued an association with a convicted sex offender for so long,” and Ingrid Sew...
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**BONUS** Prince William’s Quiet Coup: The Prince Who Finished the Job on Uncle Andrew

November 1, 2025 • 8 mins
Royal insiders say it wasn’t just the King’s hand behind Andrew’s downfall — it was William’s. The Prince of Wales reportedly pushed his father to act, cutting through years of indecision and cleaning up what sources call “his father’s mess.” We explore claims that William is now “King in all but name,” the long-simmering family tension over Andrew’s presence at Sandringham, and whether this marks the real passing of royal power fr...
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Prince William heading to Rio to hang out with Kylie Minogue?

November 1, 2025 • 9 mins
A website claims the Palace is sketching contingency plans in case of a Sussex split, with talk of a structured settlement and tight NDAs — a claim our Royal Insider pushes back on by stressing Harry’s determination to keep his family together.

Commentators suggest Meghan’s enthusiasm for her lifestyle venture has cooled after a downgraded Netflix deal; others warn Andrew’s saga risks pulling down the late Queen’s reputation. Theolo...
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Crown and Controversy - 4. Royal Protocols

November 1, 2025 • 20 mins
On Saturday we'll be sharing epsiodes of Crown and Controvery's first season.  You can listen to the rest of Seaosn 1 and Season 2 in the Crown and Controversy feed AND you may also like Crown and Controversy: Norway.

Kate faces the daunting challenge of mastering centuries of royal traditions and complex etiquette. The Queen arranges private lessons for the future princess, personally guiding her through the intricacies of court li...
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**BONUS EPISODE** The King Ended His Brother’s Royal Life formally stripping Prince Andrew of his titles, honours, and home

October 31, 2025 • 8 mins
King Charles has taken the most dramatic step of his reign — formally stripping Prince Andrew of his titles, honours, and home. Now simply Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, he’s been ordered to surrender Royal Lodge and begin a lonely new life in exile. The Palace calls it “necessary,” the press calls it “historic,” and Andrew’s critics call it long overdue. We’ll look at the full fallout, the press reaction, and the emotional statement ...
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Inside Andrew’s Empty Royal Lodge: Exile Theories, Web Blunder, and Fergie’s Next Move

October 31, 2025 • 8 mins
Reports paint Andrew’s days at Royal Lodge as late starts, war films, golf and Call of Duty on a wall-sized TV, with rare rides out and growing loneliness. Friends say Sarah Ferguson faces “nowhere to go, and no one to go with” if the Lodge era ends. A Scottish refuge offer at Carbisdale Castle has been withdrawn after threats; talk of “exile” to the Castle of Mey persists, though commentators say Frogmore or even Abu Dhabi is like...
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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle avoid paparazzi by sitting Front-Row at the World Series

October 30, 2025 • 10 mins
Harry and Meghan, who left the UK for privacy, turned up in the front row at Dodger Stadium for Game Four — cue caps, cameras, and a 6–1 loss for L.A.

Meghan’s pumpkin-patch reel vanished amid privacy concerns after viewers spotted the children in the background, reigniting chatter about longtime confidant Markus Anderson.

 OK! reports Meghan is prepared to “go it alone” with As Ever, while a flurry of briefings says Prince William p...
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Meghan Markle’s Holiday Hustle, and her Mystery Guy Pal. PLUS Prince Andrew’s Royal Real Estate Drama

October 29, 2025 • 12 mins
Meghan Markle’s big “Save the Date” reveal turned out to be the launch of her first As Ever holiday collection — a mix of candles, California honey, fruit spreads, mulling spices, and a limited-edition Napa Valley sparkling wine. She also popped up in Town & Country as an interviewer, spotlighting a teen wildfire survivor, and shared a polished pumpkin patch video featuring Harry, the kids, her mother Doria, and longtime friend...
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Meghan’s Big Day: A Teaser, a TV Joke, and a Publicist Walkout

October 28, 2025 • 10 mins
It’s “Save the Date” day for Meghan Markle — but what exactly are we saving it for? The Duchess of Sussex dropped a sleek new As Ever teaser, sparking buzz about another lifestyle launch, while Nobody Wants This slipped in a cheeky joke about her and Harry’s royal romance. Meanwhile, reports claim Harry’s urging Meghan to slow down amid fears of burnout — and, in a twist that feels all too familiar, she’s just lost her tenth public...
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Will King William Torch the Titles? New Sussex Speculation

October 27, 2025 • 10 mins
A fresh report suggests King William could move swiftly to tighten royal styles and titles when his reign begins—fueling talk the Sussex dukedom and HRHs may be formally revoked. Biographer Andrew Morton, meanwhile, says Andrew remains a lingering headache for the Palace and doubts any near-term Harry-William reconciliation, despite the long shadow it casts over the modern monarchy.

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1000 Women, Zero Shame & The Sordid Secrets That Destroyed A Duke

October 26, 2025 • 15 mins
This week brought an avalanche of Prince Andrew revelations that dominated royal headlines. We break down Virginia Giuffre's explosive memoir "Nobody's Girl" with its shocking allegations, the Metropolitan Police investigation into Andrew's attempts to dig up dirt on his accuser, and excerpts from a new biography revealing his appalling treatment of staff and dangerous driving habits. Plus: Why hasn't Andrew paid real rent on Royal...
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Meghan 3.0? Beauty Line Buzz, Brand Strategy Questions, and a Harper’s Bazaar Cover Play

October 26, 2025 • 11 mins
Insiders say Meghan may be prepping a makeup line under As Ever after a flurry of influencer-style posts and a high-profile dinner with mogul Emma Grede. PR pros see momentum—but also warn about brand cohesion after a social-media typo gaffe and shifting lanes. Meanwhile, reports point to a potential Harper’s Bazaar cover and a renewed push to reset relationships across fashion media.

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Prince Andrew Fallout: Opinion Blitz, Abu Dhabi Palace Claims—Plus Austen Treasures at Windsor

October 25, 2025 • 9 mins
Columnists and correspondents weigh in on what Andrew’s loss of styles really changes—and what it doesn’t—amid reports of a long-standing Abu Dhabi residence and a Royal Lodge lease that runs to 2078. Also today: Pride and Prejudice and Emma editions with deep royal ties go on public display at Windsor Castle in a limited run.

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Crown And Controversy - 3. Wedding Preparations

October 25, 2025 • 22 mins
On Saturday we'll be sharing epsiodes of Crown and Controvery's first season.  You can listen to the rest of Seaosn 1 and Season 2 in the Crown and Controversy feed AND you may also like Crown and Controversy: Norway.

With less than six months to plan the wedding of the century, Kate works closely with designer Sarah Burton on a dress that must balance tradition with modernity. Meanwhile, William and Harry's brotherly bond deepens a...
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King Charles Prays with the Pope in the Sistine Chapel; Harry Sounds AI Alarm; Fresh Heat on Prince Andrew

October 24, 2025 • 11 mins
A historic first as King Charles and Queen Camilla join Pope Leo XIV for an ecumenical service inside the Sistine Chapel, before a second ceremony at St. Paul Outside the Walls. Plus: Prince Harry co-signs an open letter calling for a halt to “AI superintelligence,” and Prince Andrew faces new scrutiny—from explosive book claims to questions over his peppercorn rent at Royal Lodge, reported China meetings, and talk of a US invitati...
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Taylor Swift to Invite William and Kate? Plus New Worries for Harry and Meghan

October 23, 2025 • 9 mins
Taylor Swift is reportedly planning a star-studded wedding guest list that could include Prince William and Princess Kate — reflecting a quiet, long-standing friendship with the future king. Princess Kate also offered a rare glimpse of home life, laughing about a “very messy” DIY project with George, Charlotte and Louis, and paid tribute to Princess Diana with sapphire earrings at a recent engagement.

Meanwhile, new reports raise co...
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Meghan Markle’s Netflix Pivot, Gisele Joins Earthshot, and the Waleses’ Next Chapter

October 22, 2025 • 7 mins
Is With Love, Meghan quietly winding down? The Duchess hints the holiday special drops in November while her Netflix relationship shifts to a first-look deal—and she talks “nesting and healing,” short-form food content, and life post-royal. Plus: critics question the couple’s humanitarian kudos; William and Kate lean into autumn core at a Northern Ireland cider farm; Gisele Bündchen joins the Earthshot Prize Council; insiders say t...
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Prince Andrew Faces Renewed Scrutiny After Virginia Giuffre Memoir Alleges Abuse; King Charles to Meet Pope Leo in Historic Vatican Visit

October 21, 2025 • 11 mins
Content warning for today's episode.

Virginia Giuffre’s explosive new memoir Nobody’s Girl places Prince Andrew back under intense scrutiny—just days after he gave up his royal titles. Giuffre details shocking claims about her encounters with the Duke of York, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as allegations that Andrew tried to secretly investigate her through his royal protection officers. Plus, King Charles prepares...
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Sarah Ferguson Loses Duchess Title as the House of York Collapses

October 20, 2025 • 11 mins
Following Andrew’s downfall, Sarah Ferguson has been stripped of the style “Duchess of York,” ending an era for the once-glamorous royal couple. Biographers revisit Fergie’s scandal-filled history — from tabloid toe-sucking photos to emails with Jeffrey Epstein — while experts say King Charles has finally drawn a line. Royal commentators add that Prince William pushed for tougher action to restore dignity to the monarchy and move o...
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ANDREW SURRENDERS ALL TITLES! William Forces Uncle Out As "Horrifying" Charles Photos Expose Truth - The week in royal news

October 19, 2025 • 15 mins
The monarchy's most dramatic week in decades culminated in a late-night Friday bombshell: Prince Andrew formally surrendered ALL his titles and honors—Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, Baron of Killyleagh—after Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir detailed graphic allegations he was "entitled—as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright." The announcement came just hours after the book revealed Andrew correctly guessed he...
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