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 a daily podcast covering the British Royal Family, including King Charles the Third, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle 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.

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Meghan Markle Pushes Diana ‘Hook’ While PR World Freezes the Sussexes Out

January 8, 2026 • 8 mins
With the thirtieth anniversary of Diana’s death approaching, reports claim Meghan is pressing Harry to pursue access to a sealed French “dossier” as the ultimate documentary hook. At the same time, new gossip-site reporting paints a bleak picture: Kardashian-world allegedly wants distance, agencies supposedly won’t take their calls, the charity operation looks skeletal, and Netflix pressure is rising on The Wedding Date. Add in mor...
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Andrew’s Last Stand: Begging Letters, Epstein Shadows, and the Easter Eviction Clock

January 7, 2026 • 9 mins
Reports say Prince Andrew urged Sarah Ferguson to send overly personal letters to King Charles and Queen Camilla as the Yorks scramble for relevance, while fresh court-file chatter revives ugly Epstein-era speculation around an unnamed “Duchess of England.” Meanwhile, Andrew’s exit from Royal Lodge is now being framed as an Easter deadline, with uncertainty over where he lands next. We also run through the latest palace diary repor...
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“Small Batch” or Big Bluff? Meghan Markle’s As Ever Inventory Numbers Spark Online Firestorm

January 7, 2026 • 9 mins
Reddit users claim a website glitch revealed massive As Ever inventory levels, contradicting the brand’s cosy “small-batch” marketing. We break down the alleged stock counts, the revenue math, the fast site changes that followed, and why critics say the operation looks more industrial than artisanal. Plus, new reporting suggests Harry’s UK security progress leaves Meghan in an awkward spot if a return to Britain is back on the tabl...
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Kate’s Done Looking Back as Harry and Andrew Become Yesterday’s Problems

January 6, 2026 • 8 mins
A new profile suggests the Princess of Wales has emerged from cancer treatment with a renewed focus on family life and no appetite for revisiting tensions with the Sussexes. Sources say she and Prince William are concentrating on raising their children, with no contact at all between their household and Harry and Meghan.

We also examine reporting that challenges the portrayal of William as the driving force behind Prince Andrew’s re...
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Meghan Markle reportedly disappointed she's disappointing

January 6, 2026 • 10 mins
A Canadian opinion piece has reportedly hit Meghan Markle harder than any criticism in years. Sources say a column in the Toronto Star questioning her stalled momentum has shaken her confidence, given the city’s significance during her seven years filming Suits and the early days of her relationship with Prince Harry.

Radar Online also revisits what it describes as Meghan’s “year from hell,” citing dwindling opportunities, internal ...
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A Buc-ee’s Plush at Sandringham, a Palace Security Breach, and Kate Middleton’s Growing Influence

January 5, 2026 • 9 mins
A viral clip from Sandringham has American viewers fixated on an unexpected detail: what appeared to be a Buc-ee’s plush toy in the crowd behind Prince William and his children during the Christmas Day church walk. The Texas convenience-store mascot has no UK footprint, making its appearance at a royal moment both baffling and instantly memeable, with speculation over how it ended up so close to the royals.

We also revisit claims fr...
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Meghan Named 2025’s Most Disappointing Celebrity as Diana Film Claims Spark New William-Harry Tension

January 5, 2026 • 9 mins
Meghan Markle has been labelled the most disappointing celebrity of 2025 by the Toronto Star, in a critical opinion piece arguing she had the ingredients for global success but “slowly deflated” over the past year. The article is notable given Meghan’s long connection to Toronto during her years filming Suits and the city’s significance in the early stages of her relationship with Prince Harry.

Meanwhile, Star magazine claims tensio...
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Archewell Shuttered, Bosses from Hell, and Charles's Regrets" - The week in Royal news with Mark Francis

January 4, 2026 • 15 mins
Netflix BLOCKS Meghan from directing—insider: "She was trying to micromanage everything. Casting choices, camera angles. It got out of hand fast. They basically said 'Nope. Absolutely not'." Meredith Maines departs—11TH PR person in 5 years. Tom Sykes: "Senior PR figures do not quit after seven months unless something has gone badly wrong." "BOSSES FROM HELL" reports—Rob Shuter: Anonymous briefings say they "ask for strategy then s...
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Does Harry Want Out of California? Rumors Swirl Over Titles, the Kids and a Meghan Directed Diana Biopic

January 4, 2026 • 9 mins
Heatworld reports Prince Harry is increasingly unhappy in California and has told Meghan Markle he wants to leave, with a source claiming he feels isolated, professionally stalled and eager to spend more time in the United Kingdom. The report suggests tensions are rising at home, with talk of an ultimatum involving Portugal or long-distance arrangements, and claims that Harry is also looking at projects in the Middle East.

A competi...
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Prince William makes a LOT of money, and Should the Wales Children be the Palace’s Secret Weapon?

January 3, 2026 • 9 mins
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Crown and Controversy - Prince Andrew - 3. The Envoy

January 3, 2026 • 20 mins
In the 2000s, Prince Andrew reinvented himself as Britain’s “Special Representative for Trade and Investment.” Officially, he was bringing prosperity to the UK. Unofficially, he was building a network of dubious friendships — oligarchs, dictators, financiers — and a reputation for arrogance that alarmed diplomats. As luxury trips and questionable deals piled up, whispers reached Buckingham Palace. The Queen defended him. Charles wo...
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Another Archewell Exit as Questions Grow Over Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Charity Operation

January 2, 2026 • 10 mins
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed another senior departure from their charitable organisation, with longtime adviser James Holt stepp...
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Royal Superfans, Pub Plaques and a Pivotal Year Ahead for the Monarchy

January 1, 2026 • 9 mins
Prince William made a personal gesture during the Sandringham Christmas walk by greeting a familiar royal superfan and introducing him to his children, as crowds gathered for the traditional festivities. The moment was also acknowledged by King Charles, who recognised the man’s ever-growing badge collection.

The episode also revisits lighter royal moments, including Prince William’s modest shopping habits, a Windsor pub installing a...
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War of Words After Sussex PR Exit as Tensions Spill Into Public View

December 31, 2025 • 9 mins
The departure of Meredith Maines, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chief communications officer, has sparked sharply conflicting accounts from sources close to the Sussexes. Some describe her tenure as deeply troubled, while others insist she stayed on to manage key transitions at Archewell after being urged to remain.Commentators and former aides allege a culture of instability behind the scenes, with claims of constant reversals,...
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King Charles Softens on Andrew but reportedly annoyed that William Is Quietly Prepping for the Throne

December 30, 2025 • 8 mins
King Charles is reportedly rethinking how harshly he sidelined his brother, Prince Andrew, as new details emerge about life behind the gates at Royal Lodge. According to palace insiders, Andrew lost staff, access to Windsor kitchens and even basic freedoms before the King quietly softened his stance and resumed regular contact.

Meanwhile, Andrew faces fresh reputational damage after another release of Epstein-related documents, with...
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Netflix Draws the Line With Director Meghan as Press Staff Exits, Bad Reviews and Royal Pushback Pile Up

December 29, 2025 • 10 mins
Fresh reports suggest tensions are growing between Meghan Markle and Netflix, with insiders claiming the streamer has firmly blocked her from moving into a directing role on upcoming projects. Sources allege Meghan pushed aggressively for creative control, prompting what one insider described as a blunt refusal.

The scrutiny continues as Archewell Productions faces criticism over new projects, including a romantic comedy adaptation ...
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ANDREW'S TEDDY BEAR MELTDOWN: KATE 'SILENT ASSASSIN' AS FBI DEMANDS ANSWERS - The week in Royal news with Mark Francis

December 28, 2025 • 15 mins
Palace Intrigue delivers the most disturbing year-end revelations as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor suffers complete mental breakdown, treating teddy bears as real companions and insisting "the move from Royal Lodge will be difficult for them because it's their home too." Insiders expose Andrew "projecting his own feelings onto them like a child would" in what palace sources call a "truly pitiable state." But Andrew's rage targets Prin...
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Royal Christmas Walk Recap: Beatrice and Eugenie Step Forward as Louis Steals the Show

December 28, 2025 • 7 mins
The Royal Family marked Christmas Day with the traditional church walk at Sandringham, as King Charles the Third and Queen Camilla were joined by Prince William, Catherine and their children at St Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk.

Princesses Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie made a notable appearance alongside senior royals, a move some observers see as quietly testing public reaction. The Wales children greeted crowds, with Pr...
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Prince Harry Diana Documentary Rumors, Andrew’s Survival Deal, and Princess Anne dethroned!

December 27, 2025 • 9 mins
Reports suggest Prince Harry and Meghan could be considering a Diana-focused documentary for 2027, with industry sources questioning whether such a project is being dangled to sustain their Netflix relationship. Royal Insider Deep Crown reacts sharply to the idea, warning it would deepen family divisions and further damage any hope of reconciliation.

We also look at claims that both Harry and Meghan are increasingly troubled by thei...
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Crown and Controversy - Prince Andrew - 2. The Queen's Favorite

December 27, 2025 • 14 mins
Before the disgrace came the adoration. In the shadow of his elder brother Charles, Andrew was “the Golden Prince” — dashing, charming, and adored by the press. As a young naval officer and hero of the Falklands War, he embodied confidence and glamour. But even in these glittering early years, the seeds of entitlement were being sown. To his mother, he could do no wrong. To palace insiders, that would prove dangerous.

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