Episodes

  • NETFLIXGATE: Meghan “Takes Control” of As Ever as Critics Say She Was Dumped

    NETFLIXGATE: Meghan “Takes Control” of As Ever as Critics Say She Was Dumped
    Mar 10 2026
    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 down the dueling narratives, the rising web traffic figures, the harsh reaction from social media, and why even The Hollywood Reporter was mocking the split. Plus, reputation expert Eric Schiffer calls the move “celebrity brand suicide in a cashmere apron,” and argues Meghan now carries “the scent of high-maintenance disappointment.”

    Also in this episode: a look back at the Sussexes’ string of stalled or underperforming ventures, from The Bench to Spotify to Meet Me at the Lake, Meghan’s awkwardly timed “mood boosting daily rituals” email, and fresh questions after an As Ever bookmark sold out in under a minute.
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    Royal Books:

    William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

    The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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    11 mins
  • "Load-Bearing Architecture" - The Week in UK Royal News with Mark Francis

    "Load-Bearing Architecture" - The Week in UK Royal News with Mark Francis
    Mar 9 2026
    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 Bond: remove Andrew, Harry, Harry's children, York sisters.

    SNL/BRIT Awards jokes about succession. Andrew visited by chaplain, "trying to find God." Surrendered East Lodge lease after Richard Benyon visit. Peerage expert: hasn't legally lost titles. Abdication speculation: Charles could hand throne to William within 12 months. Considering offering Royal Lodge to Harry/Meghan as "ultimate olive branch." Harry/Meghan encouraging York sisters to speak publicly. Jordan trip criticized: wrong timing (Operation Epic Fury), irritated Washington.

    Megyn Kelly: Meghan "doesn't know who she is." Sky News: "queen of tacky." As Ever: 2/3 traffic from outside US, no international shipping. IMDb rankings crashed: Meghan 2,133rd, Harry 36,600. Archewell restructured, "no more money to give." Edward declared new "secret weapon." Deep Crown: "load-bearing architecture, not weapon." Sophie Northern Ireland (guide dog puppies). Kate Leicester Bollywood dance. William Cornwall pasties. William operating as king-in-waiting. Netflix Crown series on Andrew. Omid Scobie Royal Spin sales struggling. Virginia Giuffre memorial protest. Ferguson: "no one is going to give her the airspace."

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    Royal Books:

    William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

    The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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    13 mins
  • Harry and Meghan Netflix Projects Stall as Jordan Trip Draws New Criticism

    Harry and Meghan Netflix Projects Stall as Jordan Trip Draws New Criticism
    Mar 9 2026
    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 couple’s humanitarian trip to Jordan is drawing fresh scrutiny. A public relations expert says the visit was “casually competent, but not strategic,” arguing it followed the familiar formula of carefully staged humanitarian appearances without producing a defining moment that could shift public perception.

    The trip also sparked political controversy after Harry’s remarks about humanitarian aid to Gaza prompted a public rebuke from Israel’s deputy foreign minister, who invited him to visit Israel and “see for yourself.”

    Meanwhile, commentator Maureen Callahan accused Meghan of exploiting images from a hospital visit to a Gaza burn victim, calling the moment “nothing short of exploitation,” while reports claim Prince William is privately frustrated by what one source described as a “Diana 2.0 act.”
    Plus: Andrew reportedly pushed for Princess Eugenie’s wedding to match Prince Harry’s in scale, officials confirm he cannot legally lose the Freedom of the City of London honour, and royal watchers speculate that Sarah Ferguson may hold insight into private tensions between the Sussexes and the wider family.

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    Royal Books:

    William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

    The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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    9 mins
  • BBC Snubs Commonwealth Day: Royal Ceremony Dropped for “Escape to the Country”

    BBC Snubs Commonwealth Day: Royal Ceremony Dropped for “Escape to the Country”
    Mar 9 2026
    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 instead to air Escape to the Country in the time slot. The broadcaster says the move reflects financial pressures, while critics such as royal author Ingrid Seward call the decision “ridiculous and appalling.” Royal Insider Deep Crown warns the real danger is that the Commonwealth risks drifting toward irrelevance if even its biggest ceremonial moment struggles to command attention.

    Meanwhile, diplomatic sources say officials in Washington hope a future royal visit could help repair strained relations between the United States and the United Kingdom, with interest in potential trips by both the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

    Plus: behind the scenes, King Charles is said to have a quiet strategy for managing the Andrew crisis while ensuring royal duties continue uninterrupted — and Prince William accidentally creates a viral moment after mishearing a bakery customer’s name as “Juicy.”

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    Royal Books:

    William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

    The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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    9 mins
  • "I Remember That I Took Her by the Throat" - The Week In Norwegian Royal News with Mark Francis

    "I Remember That I Took Her by the Throat" - The Week In Norwegian Royal News with Mark Francis
    Mar 8 2026
    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: "didn't start with violence," "jet-set guy who partied every weekend, used drugs, had criminal friends." Berlin: glass thrown into wall. Laptop broken in two. Skaugum: raised fist, punched glass door. Boat trip: spit in face, slapped. August 4: grabbed neck, chokeholds, slaps, knife thrown into wall, dragged by hair. Audio: "You are hated in this city now." "Seemed like he wanted to beat a confession out of me." "Pressure Marius experienced has been inhumane."

    Høiby testifies: "don't recognize it, exaggerated." Admits spitting, laptop, one intimate image. Her calm "scariest thing." Polygraph test (8,000 kroner). August 4: "pretty massive, takes a lot out of me." "I admit the violence now." KEY ADMISSION: "I remember that I slapped her. I remember that I took her by the throat. I do not know if she could breathe. But I believe her when she says she could not." Mette-Marit called warning, told him shower, drove him to police. 172+ calls violating restraining order. Valentine's letter during trial. "Lies, infidelity, drugs and insecurity."

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    Royal Books:

    William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

    The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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    13 mins
  • Drawbridge William: Andrew exile, Camilla clash and an Earthshot headache

    Drawbridge William: Andrew exile, Camilla clash and an Earthshot headache
    Mar 8 2026
    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 King Charles at a major church ceremony, backs a rural mental health charity with $5,000, and cheers Scotland’s World Cup return with a newly approved bank holiday.

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    Royal Books:

    William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

    The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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    8 mins
  • Diana cash war: William fumes over Harry’s Netflix plans as brother freeze deepens

    Diana cash war: William fumes over Harry’s Netflix plans as brother freeze deepens
    Mar 7 2026
    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 tensions. Paul Burrell claims William has deliberately widened the gap as he prepares for the throne, and Deep Crown argues Harry traded a powerful royal role for California branding. As Diana’s memory resurfaces, so does the brothers’ war over who controls her legacy.

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    Royal Books:

    William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

    The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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    9 mins
  • King William - 4. King William and The New Court

    King William - 4. King William and The New Court
    Mar 7 2026
    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.

    Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.

    Royal Books:

    William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

    The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
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    14 mins