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

In October 2025, the final act: King Charles stripped his brother of the title “Prince.” Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, no longer royal in name or status, was banished to a small home on the Sandringham estate. Alone, disgraced, and clinging to memories of power, the former prince now embodied everything the Crown must never become. His story was over — but for the monarchy, survival had come at a he...

The Marius Borg Høiby trial got uglier fast. Prosecutors pressed the Crown Princess’s son on whether he drugged a woman ahead of an alleged 2018 assault. Høiby flatly denied it, admitted he knows about drugs like ketamine and could probably obtain them, then tried to brush off eyebrow-raising phone searches including “rape,” telling the court he’d looked up “a lot of weird stuff.” Back in Britain,...

A strange new London storyline: insiders say Prince Harry “hit it off” with Elizabeth Hurley while both were in the city tied to legal action against Associated Newspapers, and talk has already turned to double-date plans involving Meghan Markle and Hurley’s partner Billy Ray Cyrus. Plus, a former nanny for Prince Archie describes meeting Harry at Frogmore expecting royal formality, only to find h...

Page Six claims Meghan Markle’s As Ever products were stored at Netflix HQ and that staff were taking items home for free amid alleged overstock, with sources disputing whether the remaining items were consumer inventory or just promo freebies. A reported website glitch also sparked chatter about huge unsold quantities, while Meghan’s chocolate prices jump from $12 to $14 and a Valentine’s bundle...

Prince Andrew has officially moved out of Royal Lodge after King Charles the Third ordered him to surrender the lease, with the exit reportedly rushed forward as fresh Epstein-linked revelations hit the front pages. Sources say Andrew traveled to Norfolk “under the cover of darkness,” while movers continue clearing the Windsor property in stages. The pressure is also rising on the legal front. A l...

Norway’s most explosive royal scandal deepened as Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appeared in Oslo District Court and pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape. Prosecutors laid out a sweeping indictment totaling thirty eight charges, including allegations of abuse, secret filming, drug offenses and repeated restraining order violations. Høiby admitted guilt to several le...

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files have delivered another deeply embarrassing blow to the House of York, placing Sarah Ferguson — and her daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie — back under an unforgiving spotlight. The emails, sent years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, show Ferguson expressing warmth, loyalty and dependence on the disgraced financier, with language critics say is impossible...

Meghan Markle faces fresh online ridicule after unveiling a new black-and-white image for her As Ever brand, with critics accusing her of cosplaying Audrey Hepburn — and others comparing her to Inspector Gadget. Prince Harry is also mocked after being announced as a keynote speaker at a major privacy conference, fueling questions about his standalone appeal. Behind the scenes, sources say tensions...

Norway’s royal family faces unprecedented scrutiny as Marius Borg Høiby, the adult son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appears in court on dozens of serious criminal charges, including multiple rape allegations. Although Høiby holds no royal title, the scale of the case has shaken a monarchy long considered scandal-free, forcing Crown Prince Haakon to publicly distance the institution while emphasi...

Prince Harry is reportedly left shaken after unflattering court sketches from his High Court appearance go viral, sparking widespread mockery online. Security experts weigh in on whether the Duke should pursue a restraining order against a known stalker as concerns grow over his safety during UK visits. The episode also explores claims that Harry prioritizes keeping Meghan happy amid slipping popu...

King Charles may be forced to rethink plans to move Prince Andrew into a modest farmhouse on the Sandringham estate after reports of security headaches, pest problems, and Andrew himself branding the property “poky.” As insiders warn that both Andrew and Sarah Ferguson may need to lower expectations — or even leave the UK entirely — commentators also caution Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie...

Harry/Meghan at Sundance for Cookie Queens screening—Page Six reports 150 seats reserved for high-paying pass holders left unclaimed, 60 seats unoccupied throughout. Insider: "For Harry to go from the hearing—and pleading for privacy—to then go to Sundance just days after is nuts." Previous day's screening (Olivia Wilde's The Invite) turned away 100 ticket holders after selling out. Harry rebuked...

Newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal a far deeper and longer-running relationship between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously acknowledged, including emails exchanged well after Andrew publicly claimed he had cut ties. The correspondence shows Epstein being invited to Buckingham Palace for “lots of privacy,” discussions about...

Questions swirl after Prince William and Kate are noticeably absent from the premiere of King Charles’ new environmental documentary at Windsor Castle, with commentators asking whether the missed appearance signals deeper family strain. Meanwhile, renewed scrutiny follows a magazine profile positioning Kate as a future queen, prompting debate over timing and optics with Queen Camilla. The episode...

After the Queen’s death in 2022, Charles inherited not only the crown — but his brother’s scandal. The new king faced an impossible choice: protect the family or protect the throne. With William’s firm backing, Charles moved quietly but decisively to isolate Andrew. Invitations stopped coming. Funding was cut. The doors of Buckingham Palace closed. Behind the scenes, the monarchy was cleansing its...

Meghan and Harry face renewed criticism after their film Cookie Queens credits list them by their Sussex titles, reigniting debate over commercial use of royal branding. Radar Online then claims the couple’s most serious private disagreement centres on how visible their children should be, with sources saying Harry wants tighter boundaries while Meghan favours a carefully managed level of exposure...

Kim Kardashian confirms that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle personally asked for photos of them at Kris Jenner’s Beverly Hills birthday party to be taken down after realizing the images clashed with Remembrance Day, triggering a brief Hollywood “photo-gate.” Ben Mulroney offers a rare update on where things stand between Meghan and his wife Jessica Mulroney after years of fallout rumors. Meanwhile...

Media reports Meghan has privately discussed the long-term future of Princess Diana’s jewellery, including the idea of refashioning pieces into a symbolic ring, while stressing it does not signal an imminent split. Harry is also seen visiting Santa Barbara fire stations with Watch Duty, highlighting support for first responders. Meanwhile, sources say a frightening encounter with a known fixated i...

Meghan Markle unveils As Ever’s first Valentine’s Day collection, featuring Strawberry Spread now sold on its own, the return of Raspberry Spread, and gift-style bundles with keepsake packaging. U.S. shipping cutoffs are posted for February 2, but the products still aren’t available to customers in the United Kingdom, and not everything sold out instantly. We also have a viral-ish unboxing clip fr...

Radar Online claims Harry is privately furious after Meghan posted a photo from his Afghanistan service alongside Invictus imagery, timed just after Harry rebuked President Trump’s comments about NATO troops. Sources allege Harry feels his military record is being pulled into a political moment and worries it could bring unwanted attention while he’s already under scrutiny. Meanwhile Meghan teases...

Radar Online claims Queen Camilla is feeling territorial about Kate’s future role, with sources alleging palace figures have warned Camilla that Catherine will one day be queen and future “perks and influence” will shift accordingly. The report also links the tension to Kate’s headline-grabbing tiara moment at a recent state banquet. Separate reporting says King Charles is pushing senior royals to...

A sharp-edged media day for Harry: Tessa Dunlop in the Independent skewers the “millennial prince,” while the Times’ Roya Nikkhah argues, “Admit it, Harry, you didn’t hate every second of being a working royal.” We also have a Telegraph report that a “fixated” individual was seated close behind Harry during his High Court appearance, with a source saying, “There is nothing they could do; they are...

Fresh claims are circulating about how the Rose Hanbury rumours have affected Kate, with Radar Online quoting an insider saying the speculation left a “lasting imprint” and that “any time Rose surfaces… it reopens old emotional wounds for Kate.” We also revisit why Prince William doesn’t wear a wedding ring, with palace sources describing it as simple preference: “He’s not one for jewellery.” Will...

Harry and Meghan made a Sundance appearance for Cookie Queens, the Girl Scout documentary they executive produced, but Page Six reported noticeable empty seats in the reserved section and critics questioned the optics of a festival outing so soon after Harry’s privacy arguments in court. Meghan spoke warmly about Girl Scouts, telling the crowd “Nothing that little cookies and coffee can’t help,” a...

The “Kate is wonderful” coverage hits overdrive: reports claim she dashed in heeled boots to greet a fan, launched early years “Cwtch Kits” through the Royal Foundation, and quietly helped design a bespoke tartan coat during the Scotland trip. We also revisit Kate’s past praise of Queen Elizabeth’s ability to make people feel seen, a theme that keeps turning up in coverage of Kate’s walkabouts. Wi...