The Brand Breakdown

This week on A Royal Mess, WeeklyWrap-Up, Courtney and Michelle dive into Meghan Markle’s growing lifestyle brand As Ever and the news that she’s parting ways with Netflix. Is this actually a smart business move? Courtney thinks so - and explains why Meghan taking full control of the brand could be a sign it’s doing better than critics expected. They also chat about Meghan’s upcoming Australian we...

Prince Andrew is back in the headlines - and the situation may be getting worse. In this week’s Royal Wrap-Up, Courtney and Michelle break down the latest developments surrounding Andrew, including police searches, possible national security concerns, and the ongoing fallout from the Epstein files. They also discuss the uncomfortable spotlight now falling on Sarah Ferguson and the York princesses,...

This week, Michelle and Courtney unpack the latest - and most dramatic - turn yet in the Prince Andrew saga. Overnight headlines and a fresh report collide with a decisive move from King Charles: the removal of Andrew’s HRH and prince styles, plus the unwinding of his public identity and living arrangements. The conversation traces how we got here - from the 1986 royal wedding and the Royal Lodge...

In this episode of The Brand Breakdown , Michelle and Courtney dive into the latest updates from across the pond, examining how the British royal family continues to manage personal challenges and public perception. They break down Kate Middleton’s recent Mother’s Day video and how she’s reshaping her public image with poise and vulnerability during her cancer treatment. Meanwhile, King Charles’ h...

Welcome back to another episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess. Today we're dropping in with a breaking news episode because The Princess of Wales (Kate Middleton) has announced that she's done with chemo! The Prince & Princess of Wales YouTube | Coronation Weekend Video @KensingtonRoyal - Official Announcement from The Princess of Wales

Welcome back to another episode of The Brand Breakdown! This week we're kicking off our newest series - and it's not royal related! We're taking a deep dive into the rise (and fall?) of the Prince of Pop - Justin Timberlake. The first episode in our JT series kicks off with some current events as we discuss his recent DUI arrest in the Hamptons and what that might mean for the world tour (iykyk)....

In this week's episode of the The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-Up, Michelle and Courtney dive into the latest royal sightings at the Olympics - or the lack thereof. While European royals are making their presence felt, the British royals seem to be MIA, except for Princess Anne. We also discuss Harry and Meghan's upcoming trip to Colombia and their latest initiatives, as well as some...

From the casting decisions that broke barriers to the intricate storytelling that kept us all hooked, this episode is a must-listen for any Bridgerton fan. We kick things off with a quick recap of seasons one and two, focusing on the beloved characters Simon and Daphne, and the fiery romance of Kate and Anthony. Michelle and Courtney share their thoughts on the casting choices and how they align w...

Welcome back, everybody! It's been a minute, but so much has happened in royal news. We kick things off with Kate Middleton's surprise appearance at Wimbledon. As the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, her attendance was anticipated but not guaranteed. We discuss her stunning dress, her precious daughter Charlotte, and the criticism Kate faces for attending "fun" events. We explore...

Welcome back to another episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-Up. This week, we dive into the latest royal news, starting with an update on Princess Anne's recovery after a scary fall, the impact of recent royal health issues on the monarchy's workload, and the surprising award Prince Harry received amidst ongoing legal battles. Princess Anne was admitted to the hospital earlie...

On this episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess, Courtney and Michelle discussed Prince William's attendance at the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorative events, The Princess of Wales's (Kate Middleton's) health, what's going on with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's American Riviera Orchard brand, and whether the monarchy has the strength to survive...

Welcome back to another episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess . In this episode, we discuss one of the most fun royal engagement's we've seen in a while - a garden party hosted by Prince William, with his cousins in tow! We also take a look at the reprecussions of the UK's General Election on the royal schedule, an update on Kate's health, and some discussion about Harry and Meghan's trip...

On this episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-up we discuss Harry's quick return to London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games and the snub (?) by the royal family, Meghan and Harry's trip to Nigeria, The King's Garden Party, and Prince William's trip to Cornwall.

Welcome back to The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess, Weekly Wrap-Up! As the royals start to move toward their Summer Season - their busiest time of the year! - we had lots to discuss last week, including an update on The King's health, new Honours for Prince William, Catherine, The Princess of Wales, and The Duchess of Gloucester, and a bit of Sussex discussion. Meghan Markle’s Calligraphy Is Still...

On this week's episode Michelle and Courtney break down The Duchess of Sussex's American Riviera Orchard (ARO) Jam influencer promo, Harry's official residency move from the UK to the US, The King and Prince William's plans for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in October, and a few other royal bits and bobs. Huge apologies for the poor audio on this one - Courtney was trying to record...

A LOT has been happening in the royal realm over the past week. Last Friday we postponed our Weekly Wrap-Up out of sensitivity for The Princess of Wales's announcement - but we're back today to chat about it, as well as some other royal updates including an update on The King's health, Meghan Markle's (The Duchess of Sussex) search for a CEO of American Riviera Orchard, and a few other tidbits. Do...

There's been a TON going on in the royal realm this week - and we're here to break it all down for you. On this episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-up we're discussing the fact that the Sussexes perfectly (?) timed not one but two announcements to try and derail an important event for Prince William, diving into the Kate Middleton photogate scandal a little bit more, and givi...

Welcome to the final episode in The Brand Breakdown's series on Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales. In this episode we're taking a look at how the royal family as a whole, and Kate in particular, can overcome controversy if they seem reluctant to let go of the royal's motto of "never complain, never explain." For a woman who hasn't put a foot wrong in over 20 years in the spotlight, the past fe...

Welcome to a bonus episode of A Royal Mess. On this episode we're taking a look at the entire controversy surrounding Catherine, The Princess of Wales (formerly Kate Middleton) - from where she's been, the photo that was taken of her and her mother, to the "manipulated" photo released on UK Mother's Day. If you're enjoying The Brand Breakdown, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on s...

Welcome back to The Brand Breakdown! On this episode we discussed the will she/won't she of whether Kate, The Princess of Wales would be attending Trooping the Colour later this year, how William is reshaping the monachy, and Prince Andrew hitting the headlines again. We also took a look at some of the biggest bombshells that have come from the Sussex camp... and debunked them. Editorial Note: In...

Welcome back to The Brand Breakdown! This episode is part 5 in our series about The Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton). In this episode, we're taking a look at one of the biggest criticisms that Catherine has faced during her time as a member of the royal family - her low engagement/work count. This episode also takes us through Catherine's pregnancy with Prince George, the chang...

We're back! On this week's episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-Up we discussed where Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales, has been - and all of the conspiracy theories around it, why Prince William didn't attending King Constantine's memorial service, the tragic death of Thomas Kingston, and Prince Harry's [never-ending] fight with the UK government over his security concer...

On this week's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-up we discuss the shocking news of The King's cancer diagnosis, what it means that Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex has rushed to be with his father in the UK, and the new Netflix film currently in production. If you're enjoying The Brand Breakdown and A Royal Mess, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media @TheBrandBreakdown_.

On this episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess , we dove deep into the details of the wedding of the century between Prince William and the then-Kate Middleton. From the details about her dress to the evening reception menu, we discussed it all. If you enjoy The Brand Breakdown, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social media @TheBrandBreakdown_.

In this week's episode of The Brand Breakdown's A Royal Mess Weekly Wrap-Up , we talked about Kate Middleton (The Princess of Wales) and King Charles being back home from their hospital stints, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (The Duke and Duchess of Sussex) heading to Jamaica for a film premier, Fergie's most recent cancer diagnosis, and what The Late Queen Elizabeth really thought about Princess...