Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.
Palace Intrigue is a daily podcast covering the British Royal Family, the stories, the power plays, and the people who define the monarchy. Right now, no story is bigger than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reported return to the United Kingdom. After years in Montecito and a historic departure that reshaped the Royal Family, Harry and Meghan are moving back to Britain with their children, seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet, who are enrolling in a British school in September. King Charles was told on August 16th. This is the most significant shift in Sussex family life since Megxit,, and we are covering it every day. Palace Intrigue also tracks King Charles III's reign and health, Prince William and Princess Kate's emergence as the face of the future Crown, the ongoing legal battles Harry has waged against the British press, and the daily drama of a family that remains the most covered institution in the English-speaking world. We cover the tabloids, the palace statements, the leaks, and the moments that don't make the American headlines.If you follow the Sussexes, the Firm, the King, the Prince and Princess of Wales, or just can't stop watching the Royal Family. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/palace-intrigue-harry-meghan-the-crown-royal-family-news-and-gossip--4522904/support.
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October 21, 2026 • 8 mins
Princess Catherine narrowly avoided a royal wardrobe mishap during a glittering state banquet at Windsor Castle, after eagle-eyed viewers noticed that part of her flowing yellow gown appeared to be trapped beneath a chair leg.
King Charles and Camilla hosted approximately 160 guests to celebrate Britain's relationship with Oman, with a menu featuring Scottish seafood, Windsor pheasant and baked Alaska.
During his speech, ...
King Charles and Camilla hosted approximately 160 guests to celebrate Britain's relationship with Oman, with a menu featuring Scottish seafood, Windsor pheasant and baked Alaska.
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October 21, 2026 • 9 mins
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to royal-style public engagements has reportedly triggered fresh anger behind palace walls, with one source claiming Prince William is so furious that he would throw the Sussexes out of Britain if he could.
The latest controversy began when a friend of Harry and Meghan told Hello! magazine that the couple never agreed to abandon their original half-in, half-out royal arrangement....
The latest controversy began when a friend of Harry and Meghan told Hello! magazine that the couple never agreed to abandon their original half-in, half-out royal arrangement....
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Prince Harry has delivered another revealing interview about his fractured relationship with the Royal Family,declaring that he wants reconciliation with King Charles and Prince William but suggesting that others may be standingin the way.“Some people don't want it to work out. I want it to work out.”T
he comments came during a 47-minute GQ interview released on the same morning King Charles, Queen Camilla,Prince...
he comments came during a 47-minute GQ interview released on the same morning King Charles, Queen Camilla,Prince...
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October 20, 2026 • 9 mins
Princess Catherine could be joining Prince William in India next month for the Earthshot Prize, setting the stage for a major international appearance as the Prince and Princess of Wales increase their public engagements together.
Vanity Fair reports that sources close to the couple expect Catherine to accompany William to Mumbai, although Kensington Palace has not officially confirmed her attendance.
Royal biographer Rus...
Vanity Fair reports that sources close to the couple expect Catherine to accompany William to Mumbai, although Kensington Palace has not officially confirmed her attendance.
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October 19, 2026 • 9 mins
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made their first joint public appearance since returning to Britain, receiving flowers, hugs and an enthusiastic welcome in Nottingham.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the city where they made their first official appearance as an engaged couple in 2017. Nearly nine years later, supporters gathered outside the Community Recording Studio to greet them, with Meghan telling one well-wi...
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the city where they made their first official appearance as an engaged couple in 2017. Nearly nine years later, supporters gathered outside the Community Recording Studio to greet them, with Meghan telling one well-wi...
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October 19, 2026 • 9 mins
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor may be preparing for another confrontation with the Royal Family following his recent legal victory over police search warrants.
The Daily Mail reports that some of Andrew's friends are encouraging him to challenge the loss of his royal titles and seek a greater role in family life.
An unnamed source claims Andrew believes he has been unfairly treated and is tired of being made a scapegoat. ...
The Daily Mail reports that some of Andrew's friends are encouraging him to challenge the loss of his royal titles and seek a greater role in family life.
An unnamed source claims Andrew believes he has been unfairly treated and is tired of being made a scapegoat. ...
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THE WEEK THE LAW AND THE CROWD DISAGREED: ANDREW WINS A WARRANT, HARRY HEARS THE BOOS, AND THE MONARCHY GOES BACK TO ABERFAN
A High Court judge quashed the warrants police used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s homes after Thames Valley Police conceded they were obtained under the wrong provision — and in the same breath made clear it ends nothing: the investigation continues and police are applying to keep...
A High Court judge quashed the warrants police used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s homes after Thames Valley Police conceded they were obtained under the wrong provision — and in the same breath made clear it ends nothing: the investigation continues and police are applying to keep...
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October 18, 2026 • 8 mins
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, has delivered a surprising verdict on the 2021 film Spencer, praising Kristen Stewart's portrayal of his sister while dismissing the movie itself.
Speaking with journalist Tina Brown, Charles Spencer says Stewart captured Diana's spirit despite looking little like her. He describes her performance as extraordinary but calls the film “terrible.”
Spencer also reveals that he h...
Speaking with journalist Tina Brown, Charles Spencer says Stewart captured Diana's spirit despite looking little like her. He describes her performance as extraordinary but calls the film “terrible.”
Spencer also reveals that he h...
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October 17, 2026 • 8 mins
Prince William and Princess Catherine are reportedly taking a different approach to royal life, choosing to enjoy their public engagements while refusing to get drawn into the controversies surrounding Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
According to the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers, William and Kate are letting their work speak for itself rather than responding to the latest family dispu...
According to the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers, William and Kate are letting their work speak for itself rather than responding to the latest family dispu...
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October 17, 2026 • 13 mins
Diana dies in a Paris tunnel, fleeing paparazzi with her new boyfriend Dodi Fayed. Charles flies to Paris to bring her body home. He must tell William and Harry their mother is dead. The nation's grief is overwhelming, the anger at the royal family palpable. Charles walks behind Diana's coffin with his traumatized sons. His guilt about the failed marriage will haunt him forever. The ghost of Diana will shape everything that follows...
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October 16, 2026 • 10 mins
One of Hollywood's most powerful executives has confirmed that he personally stepped away from managing Meghan Markle's career.
Ari Emanuel, the former head of William Morris Endeavor, told Megyn Kelly that he decided to stop personally representing the Duchess of Sussex because he had too many other professional commitments.
Emanuel insists the decision was not a reflection of Meghan's prospects, saying other agents ...
Ari Emanuel, the former head of William Morris Endeavor, told Megyn Kelly that he decided to stop personally representing the Duchess of Sussex because he had too many other professional commitments.
Emanuel insists the decision was not a reflection of Meghan's prospects, saying other agents ...
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October 16, 2026 • 8 mins
Queen Camilla has revealed a surprising secret from her teenage years: she used to hide a copy of the once-controversial novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover beneath her pillow and read it by flashlight.
Speaking in the BBC documentary The Book That Changed My Life, Camilla recalls the irresistible appeal of forbidden books and shares a glimpse into her private life with King Charles. The couple enjoy reading together before dinn...
Speaking in the BBC documentary The Book That Changed My Life, Camilla recalls the irresistible appeal of forbidden books and shares a glimpse into her private life with King Charles. The couple enjoy reading together before dinn...
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Prince Harry is reportedly determined to secure another meeting with King Charles, but Meghan Markle may have a very different idea about how the couple should handle their royal relationships.
According to the National Examiner, an unnamed source claims Harry is frustrated by his father's apparent reluctance to arrange another meeting and is prepared to keep calling until he gets an opportunity to explain himself.
The re...
According to the National Examiner, an unnamed source claims Harry is frustrated by his father's apparent reluctance to arrange another meeting and is prepared to keep calling until he gets an opportunity to explain himself.
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October 15, 2026 • 7 mins
Meghan Markle is reportedly struggling with her return to Britain, with an unnamed source telling New Idea that the Duchess of Sussex is already “desperately homesick” and counting down the days until her next trip to America.
The source claims Meghan misses her mother, her California lifestyle and even her old bed, while Prince Harry is urging her to be patient as the family adjusts to life in Britain.
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The source claims Meghan misses her mother, her California lifestyle and even her old bed, while Prince Harry is urging her to be patient as the family adjusts to life in Britain.
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October 14, 2026 • 8 mins
Were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle miserable in California before returning to Britain?
Former People editor Dan Wakeford says the Sussexes were “wildly unhappy” with how their lives in America had developed. Speaking on the Daily Beast’s Royalist podcast, Wakeford suggests Harry is happier back in Britain but questions whether Meghan shares that enthusiasm.
He argues that the couple have fundamentally ...
Former People editor Dan Wakeford says the Sussexes were “wildly unhappy” with how their lives in America had developed. Speaking on the Daily Beast’s Royalist podcast, Wakeford suggests Harry is happier back in Britain but questions whether Meghan shares that enthusiasm.
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October 14, 2026 • 8 mins
Is Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain putting new pressure on their marriage?
Radar Online claims the couple are increasingly living separate professional lives, with Harry pursuing opportunities and attempting to repair relationships with his family while Meghan concentrates on her business and their children. An unnamed source alleges that their conversations are becoming dominated by schedules, business decisions ...
Radar Online claims the couple are increasingly living separate professional lives, with Harry pursuing opportunities and attempting to repair relationships with his family while Meghan concentrates on her business and their children. An unnamed source alleges that their conversations are becoming dominated by schedules, business decisions ...
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October 13, 2026 • 8 mins
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly have no plans to spend Christmas with King Charles and the Royal Family at Sandringham. Instead, the Sussexes intend to celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, with California a likely destination.
According to The Sunday Times, Harry and Meghan believe a royal Christmas gathering would be too awkward and are not expecting an invitation. The decision...
According to The Sunday Times, Harry and Meghan believe a royal Christmas gathering would be too awkward and are not expecting an invitation. The decision...
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October 13, 2026 • 8 mins
Prince Harry's return to Britain has produced another uncomfortable headline after boos were heard when he appeared on the big screen during a Leicester rugby match. Harry was watching Leicester take on Gloucester with a beer in hand, but Meghan Markle was nowhere to be seen.
Some spectators booed when Harry appeared on the stadium screen, although there is disagreement over whether the reaction was directed at the prince or the...
Some spectators booed when Harry appeared on the stadium screen, although there is disagreement over whether the reaction was directed at the prince or the...
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October 12, 2026 • 8 mins
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has scored a significant legal victory after the High Court quashed the search warrants used by police investigating allegations connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Thames Valley Police conceded that the warrants had been obtained under the wrong legal provision. However, the judge emphasized that the decision does not end the criminal investigation or establish that the entire investigation was unlawful...
Thames Valley Police conceded that the warrants had been obtained under the wrong legal provision. However, the judge emphasized that the decision does not end the criminal investigation or establish that the entire investigation was unlawful...
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October 12, 2026 • 8 mins
Prince Harry is opening up about some of the darkest periods of his life, including depression, panic attacks and the complicated grief he experienced following Princess Diana’s death.
In a new MasterClass conversation, Harry reveals that he tries never to spend more than ten days away from Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet. He also describes experiencing a dramatic emotional crash after moving to Canada...
In a new MasterClass conversation, Harry reveals that he tries never to spend more than ten days away from Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet. He also describes experiencing a dramatic emotional crash after moving to Canada...
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