Episodes

  • "Announcing the Duchess: Meghan's Comic Self-Importance Reaches New Heights" This week in royal news with Mark Francis

    "Announcing the Duchess: Meghan's Comic Self-Importance Reaches New Heights" This week in royal news with Mark Francis
    Nov 30 2025
    Meghan Markle has someone announce "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex" when she enters a room—even when she appears to be the only other person there. The Harper's Bazaar detail prompts accusations she's risen to "comic levels of self-importance," with one critic comparing it to the SNL sketch announcing "Lord and Lady Douchebag."

    She also admits she invited herself to Balenciaga's Paris show. The Kardashian fallout deepens as Kris Jenner reportedly "cannot let slide" the photo deletion request, planning to freeze out the Sussexes from Hollywood. Bethenny Frankel delivers brutal analysis: they tried to put "50 pounds of shit in a five-pound bag." Questions emerge over whether Meghan kept a designer dress from a 2022 photoshoot. Harry felt like "fish out of water" at Jenner's party and now wants to bring the children to UK against Meghan's wishes. Meghan films Thanksgiving video wearing $247,000 in jewelry while glazing turkey in satin gown—in a rented mansion, not her home.

    The BBC received 728 complaints for calling Kate "Kate Middleton." Kate extends olive branch to Beatrice and Eugenie with carol service invites. Prince George "loved" the apple juice Kate's friend sent home. Andrew ignores Congress testimony request, still eating alone at massive table with silver service. William plans to strip titles from non-working royals and scrap "ridiculous" traditions like velvet robes. Duke of York title likely retired forever—Louis won't get it.

    Plus: AI deepfakes of the Queen rapping, Diana had tabloids smuggled into palace, and the monarchy adapts while others wonder what adaptation actually requires.

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    17 mins
  • “Who Is She Without Harry?” Inside Meghan’ Markle's Most Hated Status and Billionaire Ambitions

    “Who Is She Without Harry?” Inside Meghan’ Markle's Most Hated Status and Billionaire Ambitions
    Nov 30 2025
    Meghan Markle has once again landed at the top of a “most hated celebrity” ranking, with Harry not far behind — but that hasn’t slowed her push to turn As Ever into a Kardashian-style brand machine. We’ll look at why voters say they’re fed up, what her ex-stepmother and half-sister are still fighting about, the latest gossip tying her to Taylor Swift’s wedding guest list, and Ingrid Seward’s blunt verdict that Meghan is “just another person flogging makeup” without the Duchess title. Plus, Chrissy Teigen calls her “kind and strong,” and a Vogue writer turns Meghan’s candles and sparkling wine into the emotional support props for a very on-brand, As Ever–fuelled breakup.

    Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

    Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

    👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player. AND listen to Crown and Controversy "NORWAY'S ROYAL REBELS" here and get the full season as a premium subscriber now.

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    10 mins
  • Royal Deepfakes, Tactile Kings, and Tom Parker Bowles Says “No Thanks” to Prince Life

    Royal Deepfakes, Tactile Kings, and Tom Parker Bowles Says “No Thanks” to Prince Life
    Nov 29 2025
    AI-generated videos of the Royal Family are flooding the internet, featuring everything from rapping Queens to wrestling Dianas, as British intelligence warns of foreign meddling. Meanwhile, King Charles earns praise for his newfound warmth with the public, Queen Camilla’s son jokes that a royal title would spark a revolution, and “Supernanny” hails William and Kate’s down-to-earth parenting. Plus, meet Gen-Z’s new royal heartthrob Albert Windsor, and find out why Diana once had tabloids smuggled into Kensington Palace.

    Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

    Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

    👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player. AND listen to Crown and Controversy "NORWAY'S ROYAL REBELS" here and get the full season as a premium subscriber now.

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    11 mins
  • Crown and Controversy - 8. The Royal Wedding

    Crown and Controversy - 8. The Royal Wedding
    Nov 29 2025
    On Saturday we'll be sharing epsiodes of Crown and Controvery's first season. You can listen to the rest of Seaosn 1 and Season 2 in the Crown and Controversy feed AND you may also like Crown and Controversy: Norway.

    Westminster Abbey becomes the stage for the wedding of the century as Kate's breathtaking Alexander McQueen dress is revealed to a waiting world. William and Harry make their emotional journey from Clarence House while two billion viewers watch the couple exchange vows before assembled royalty and dignitaries. The carriage procession through London's cheering crowds leads to the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony appearance and the kiss that captivated the globe. As William and Catherine are proclaimed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, a new chapter in royal history begins.

    Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

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    21 mins
  • King William’s Royal Reset: No More Spare Princes, No More Dukes of York, No More Silly Robes

    King William’s Royal Reset: No More Spare Princes, No More Dukes of York, No More Silly Robes
    Nov 28 2025
    A new wave of reporting paints William as the heir poised to remake the monarchy in his own image: fewer titles, fewer palaces, more WhatsApp and school runs. We’ll explore claims he wants non-working royals stripped of their princely styles, why Prince George may be the first modern king without real military service, and how the Queen was once “irritated” when William skipped what became her final England engagement. With insiders comparing him to a European “bicycling monarchy,” talk of retiring the cursed Duke of York title, and speculation that Louis could one day become Duke of Edinburgh instead, this episode looks at how William’s push for normal family life might collide with centuries of royal tradition.

    Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

    Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

    👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player. AND listen to Crown and Controversy "NORWAY'S ROYAL REBELS" here and get the full season as a premium subscriber now.

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    11 mins
  • Meghan Markle Rides Oprah’s Favorite Things While Her Holiday Trailer Gets Grinched over C-Word

    Meghan Markle Rides Oprah’s Favorite Things While Her Holiday Trailer Gets Grinched over C-Word
    Nov 28 2025
    Meghan scores a Black Friday marketing victory: her As Ever “legally fruit spreads” land on Oprah’s Favorite Things list, with a glowing endorsement about Meghan’s homemade recipes and a $42 gift box of marmalade, raspberry, and exclusive strawberry. But as her team celebrates, the trailer for her upcoming Netflix holiday special is taking a beating in the press.The Telegraph calls the preview “as joyless as coal in your stocking,” accusing Meghan of trying to eclipse the Waleses and refusing to say “Christmas” even while selling Christmas content. Deep Crown notes the irony of capitalizing on a holiday she can’t bring herself to mention.

    Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

    Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

    👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player. AND listen to Crown and Controversy "NORWAY'S ROYAL REBELS" here and get the full season as a premium subscriber now.

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    9 mins
  • MEGHAN’S $247K Meghan Markle's Turkey Day: Beige Gate, Fake Festivity, And A Sage Honey Cash-Grab

    MEGHAN’S $247K Meghan Markle's Turkey Day: Beige Gate, Fake Festivity, And A Sage Honey Cash-Grab
    Nov 27 2025
    Meghan declares Thanksgiving in Montecito “low-key,” which apparently means harvesting sage in poetic slow-motion while launching a $32 Sage Honey from her backyard bees. A glossy As Ever video shows her glazing a turkey in a $297 satin gown paired with nearly a quarter-million dollars in jewellery — prompting the internet to ask why anyone would cook in couture. Critics also pounced on her muted “manila envelope” holiday palette, accusing her of recycling the same beige aesthetic she once blamed on royal protocol.

    Meanwhile, PR experts say her recent influencer-style reels expose a growing authenticity problem, with Tom Sykes calling out her “staged November 16 Christmas decorating” and comparing the misstep to the infamous upside-down jam tongs.
    Grant Harrold says the Sussexes are now “eating humble pie,” Harry is reportedly desperate to go home for Christmas, and insiders claim he’s homesick, lonely, and waiting for the King’s green light. Expect Meghan to go “offline” for her peaceful Montecito feast — and let's see of we get a photo of Harry looking miserable watching the Cowboys.

    Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

    Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

    👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player. AND listen to Crown and Controversy "NORWAY'S ROYAL REBELS" here and get the full season as a premium subscriber now.

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    9 mins
  • Meghan Markle's Dress-Gate Disaster, Diana Cosplay Fallout And A Fresh Wave Of ‘Oh Come On’ From Every Corner

    Meghan Markle's Dress-Gate Disaster, Diana Cosplay Fallout And A Fresh Wave Of ‘Oh Come On’ From Every Corner
    Nov 26 2025
    Meghan sparks accusations she kept designer items from an old Variety shoot after appearing in a Netflix promo wearing a dress linked to earlier claims. Critics pounce: commentators call the Harper’s Bazaar intro “embarrassing,” Liz Jones torches Meghan’s jam-making mommy-preneur routine, and The Times mocks her “nepo baby bravery” spiel. Online comparisons to Princess Diana explode again — with one pundit calling Meghan “the creepiest, most sinister, most wretched person on the face of the earth.” Meanwhile, a resurfaced Rose Hanbury rumor sets royal watchers buzzing after a quickly deleted post allegedly claimed Kate once demanded Rose be “phased out.” Kate stays focused, however, with a visit to Anna Freud and new early-childhood initiatives. It’s a brutal day for Meghan — critics in the press, critics online, critics in Hollywood — and the pile-on shows no signs of slowing

    Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

    Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

    👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player. AND listen to Crown and Controversy "NORWAY'S ROYAL REBELS" here and get the full season as a premium subscriber now.

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    10 mins