Palace Intrigue : King Charles, Meghan Markle and all the Royal Family gossip

Reports suggest Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is preparing an aggressive defense strategy following his arrest, with insiders claiming he may rely on sensitive information about royal circles if investigators demand a full accounting of his activities. One source said Andrew believes he should not be the only person facing scrutiny for social networks that included other powerful figures. Meanwhile P...

New details are emerging about why Netflix stepped away from Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever. According to insiders, the company struggled to see how the products fit alongside its entertainment franchises and believed the brand failed to connect with its audience. One source told the Daily Mail executives even explored featuring As Ever merchandise inside Netflix’s upcoming “Netflix House...

Prince William is reportedly determined to see the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor fully resolved before he becomes king — even if that means allowing the legal system to examine the case openly. Sources cited by Radar Online say the Prince of Wales believes the controversy has dragged on far too long and that the monarchy cannot afford to carry unresolved questions into the next re...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed they will return to Australia in mid-April, marking their first visit to the country since their hugely publicized 2018 royal tour. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to take part in a mix of private business, philanthropic and media engagements in Sydney and Melbourne. Meghan is also rumored to appear on the Australian podcast Her Best Life....

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly believes it is “deeply unfair” that public opinion has turned against him, with historian Andrew Lownie saying the disgraced royal still sees himself as “anointed” and struggles to understand the backlash. We also revisit the disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, with producer Sam McAlister revealing that Princess Beatrice played a crucial behind-the-scenes rol...

Meghan Markle has reportedly ended Netflix’s involvement in her lifestyle brand As Ever, with both sides insisting the split is amicable. The Duchess is said to want full control as the company expands, but critics are not buying the idea that this was her decision. One industry source bluntly told Page Six, “Her show did not go on so it did not make sense to continue the partnership.” We break do...

York sisters banned from Royal Ascot carriage procession, all royal events "foreseeable future." Beatrice "blindsided," "taken it the hardest." Eugenie in Portugal creating distance. Celia Warden: harsh treatment, "no suggestion of wrongdoing." Deep Crown: institution operates on survival, not individual justice, William correct. William wanted Andrew removed from succession last autumn. Jennie Bo...

Questions are growing about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s production deal with Netflix as several projects remain stuck in development. An adaptation of the novel Meet Me at the Lake — reportedly acquired for about $3 million — still has no director or cast attached nearly three years after the announcement, while another project based on The Wedding Date is also stalled. At the same time, the...

King Charles and Queen Camilla will lead senior members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey today for the annual Commonwealth Day service, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne and other working royals before an audience of about 1,800 guests representing the 56 nations of the Commonwealth. But the BBC has decided not to broadcast the ceremony live this year, opting instea...

Trial week 5: Frogner woman testifies for first time. New Feb 1 indictment (reckless conduct, restraining order breach during trial). Witness possibly tried to influence her, police investigation opened. Sophie Elise: "pose photo" not intentional. Oslo Scene witness: "no doubt he went for a chokehold." Messages: "You have to choose. Me or Farmen." NRK faces 400,000 kroner fine. Frogner woman: "did...

Prince William is said to be tightening the screws behind palace walls, pushing total separation from Andrew and bristling at Queen Camilla’s perceived warmth toward Sarah Ferguson. Sources claim he wants “no ambiguity, no half measures” as he safeguards the Crown, even if it means stepping on toes before he is king. Meanwhile, Earthshot faces scrutiny over donor associations, William steps in for...

Prince William is reportedly weighing legal and institutional moves to derail a proposed Netflix documentary marking 30 years since Princess Diana’s death, with insiders saying he finds the idea “deeply distressing.” Harry is said to believe he has every right to tell his mother’s story — palace permission not required — while Meghan’s reported involvement and Netflix’s backing have only inflamed...

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. Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotif...

The Princess of Wales joined Bollywood dancers and sampled Indian sweets during a lively visit to Leicester’s Golden Mile, where she was welcomed with flowers and cheers from crowds celebrating the culture of the British Indian community. Catherine even joined a short dance routine before joking about the sweets being “zero calories.” Meanwhile in Cornwall, Prince William marked St Piran’s Day in...

As turmoil surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues, some royal watchers say King Charles has found a new “secret weapon” in Prince Edward. The Duke of Edinburgh has quietly carried out duties from the Winter Olympics in Italy to cultural engagements in London, earning praise as a “steady hand” within a shrinking roster of working royals. Royal commentator Jennie Bond says Edward and Sophi...

Prince William is reportedly beginning to operate with the authority of a future monarch, quietly assembling a small inner circle and managing strategy largely within his own household rather than through King Charles’s court. Sources say the Prince of Wales does not see himself as “an understudy waiting in the wings,” but is already setting priorities for his eventual reign. We also revisit the 2...

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly being frozen out of royal life following the arrest of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Reports suggest the sisters will not appear in the Royal Ascot carriage procession and may be excluded from public-facing royal events “for the foreseeable future.” Friends say they were “blindsided,” with one describing the ongoing saga as a “never...

Four fresh Sussex stories in one tight round-up. Reports claim Prince Harry and Meghan’s Jordan visit irritated officials in Washington because it landed during escalating regional tension, with one source calling their presence “unhelpful” and “unnecessary noise.” Critics also branded the trip a “photo op,” while Angela Levin said, “I think it’s disgusting,” and alleged some people connected to e...

Fresh criticism for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as Megyn Kelly accuses her of “playing a role” and claims she “doesn’t know who she is,” pointing to a viral NBA clip and questioning the couple’s approach to privacy. Meanwhile, Sky News Australia commentators mock a potential Royal Lodge stay, with one calling her the “queen of tacky,” and columnist Daniela Elser argues the Sussexes’ Jordan trip com...

Fresh reports claim King Charles could hand the throne to Prince William within a year, with health cited as the official explanation — but insiders say the real goal would be to protect the institution. We examine the alleged succession planning, claims of a Royal Lodge olive branch to Harry and Meghan, tensions over Meghan’s lifestyle expansion and Highgrove, and renewed scrutiny of the Sussexes...

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly out of this year’s Royal Ascot carriage procession in what insiders describe as a devastating public blow. Sources say Beatrice feels “completely blindsided” as the sisters once again face fallout from Prince Andrew’s ongoing scandal. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting to remove Andrew from the line of succession, with Prince William said to favor...

William and Kate’s rain-soaked Wales walkabout delivers hugs, selfies and glowing headlines in what allies call a crucial show of stability. Excerpts from a new book allege Meghan and Harry created a toxic palace workplace, Mike Tindall faces backlash for a “Make England Great Again” cap, and West End star Ruthie Henshall teases a memoir about her romance with Prince Edward. Optics, nostalgia and...

Reports claim Harry and Meghan are encouraging Beatrice and Eugenie to speak publicly about the Epstein fallout, a move some fear could detonate new family divisions. Jan Moir says the Jordan tour made the Sussexes look like “Windsor saints,” while Tessa Dunlop argues William could end the exile with a single public gesture. Attention also turns to the King’s high-risk U.S. visit, where lawyers, p...

Trial week 4 focuses on Nora Haukland domestic abuse charge. Police officer Mina Bankerud explains "wheel of violence": tension, conflict, honeymoon phase. Messages show cycle: apologies ("I'm sorry for being an idiot") followed by conflict. "Pose photo" controversy: Haukland holding white powder. Høiby: "PR strategy from end to end. It's Norway's biggest influencer." Emotional about Crown Prince/...

York sisters "in a state" after Andrew's arrest. Beatrice's 2015 lifestyle questions: 17 holidays on £19,500 salary. Eugenie skiing in Gstaad hours before arrest. Biography reveals William urged decisive action against Andrew after Newsnight: "wanted him out of the picture immediately." Former protection officer: Andrew nicknamed "the c word," "most unpopular member of royal family." Deep Crown: W...