Palace Intrigue Presents: King William

A sudden phone call changes everything. "Your Majesty," comes the voice that William has never heard addressed to him before. In that instant, the Prince of Wales becomes King William the Fifth, thrust into the most demanding role on earth while still processing the devastating news that his father has died. King William takes listeners inside the most dramatic royal transition in modern history—a speculative series exploring what happens when constitutional duty collides with private grief, when ancient ceremonies meet modern media, and when a family's most intimate moments become the world's most watched drama. From the creators of Palace Intrigue and Crown and Controversy

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12. Christmas

December 14, 2025 • 24 mins

William prepares for his first Christmas broadcast as King but discovers that even holiday traditions are laden with protocol complications. Questions about who receives invitations to Sandringham and who attends church services at Saint Mary Magdalene create unexpected tensions. As William records his carefully crafted message about service and unity, news breaks from California that threatens to overshadow everything he's trying ...

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11. The Balcony

December 14, 2025 • 30 mins

Told entirely from Prince Harry's perspective, coronation day unfolds as he travels from California to London, stays in a hotel rather than palace accommodations, and witnesses his brother's crowning from the third row of Westminster Abbey. The carefully choreographed ceremony culminates in the balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, where Harry watches from his hotel room as William, Catherine, and a streamlined group of working ...

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10. Coronation Controversy - He Said, He Said

December 7, 2025 • 31 mins

Preparations begin for William's coronation ceremony as intense debates emerge over balancing ancient tradition with modern sensibilities. The guest list becomes a diplomatic minefield, particularly regarding Harry and his wife's attendance. A leaked conversation about coronation planning threatens to derail the fragile truce between the brothers, forcing William to choose between personal vindication and institutional stability. E...

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9. The Empty Palace

December 7, 2025 • 22 mins

William and Catherine's decision to remain at Windsor rather than move to Buckingham Palace creates unprecedented press scrutiny and protocol challenges. Palace staff struggle with the logistics of a commuter King while media critics question whether the monarchy is abandoning its traditions. The empty state rooms become a symbol of changing royal priorities as William fights to maintain some normalcy for his family while fulfillin...

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8. Constitutional Crisis

November 30, 2025 • 24 mins

William confronts his first major political challenge when Parliament requests royal intervention in a governmental deadlock. The delicate balance between constitutional monarchy and political neutrality becomes a tightrope walk as palace advisors debate how the new King should respond. William must demonstrate that he understands both the limits and powers of constitutional monarchy in the modern age without compromising the Crown...

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7. The Vigil

November 23, 2025 • 31 mins

Westminster Hall opens to the public as hundreds of thousands queue to pay their respects during the lying-in-state. William, Catherine, Anne, and Edward stand vigil at the four corners of the catafalque in one of monarchy's most demanding ceremonies.

The absence of Prince Andrew from the vigil speaks volumes about how scandal has reshaped the family's public face. As dawn breaks on funeral day, William must prepare to lead the nati...

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6. The Queen Dowager

November 16, 2025 • 18 mins

Camilla faces the difficult transition from Queen Consort to Queen Dowager, a role that requires redefining her position within the royal family hierarchy. Her relationship with William, once complicated by history, must evolve as she offers guidance while stepping back from center stage.

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5. Queen Catherine

November 9, 2025 • 20 mins

Catherine's transformation from Princess of Wales to Queen. The public's overwhelming support contrasts with her private struggles adapting to her elevated role while supporting her grieving husband and managing the children's adjustment to their new reality.

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4. King William and The New Court

November 2, 2025 • 14 mins

William assembles his team and makes crucial decisions about the future of the monarchy. Harry's unexpected return to London for the funeral creates tension and speculation about reconciliation.

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3. The Final Farewell to King Charles

October 26, 2025 • 25 mins

The funeral preparations for King Charles the Third. William must balance grief with duty as he oversees his father's state funeral while managing his own family's shock and the nation's mourning.

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2. The Accession of King William

October 19, 2025 • 22 mins

William's first twenty four hours as King. The Accession Council, his first speech to the nation, and the private moment when he realizes his childhood is truly over. Catherine becomes Queen.

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1. The Call

October 12, 2025 • 19 mins

King Charles the Third's sudden passing from complications related to his cancer treatment. William receives the life-changing phone call while at their Windsor home. The immediate succession and the weight of an unexpected crown.
The phone rings at seven fourteen in the morning, and everything changes forever. "Your Majesty"—two words that William has never heard addressed to him, spoken by his Private Secretary in a voice heavy wi...

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King William arrives Sunday

October 6, 2025 • 1 min

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Palace Intrigue Presents: King William

Episodes

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10. Coronation Controversy - He Said, He Said

9. The Empty Palace

8. Constitutional Crisis

7. The Vigil

6. The Queen Dowager

5. Queen Catherine

4. King William and The New Court

3. The Final Farewell to King Charles

2. The Accession of King William

1. The Call

King William arrives Sunday

Popular Podcasts

12. Christmas

11. The Balcony