Episodes

  • Who is the new Royal Secret Weapon and no it's not Sophie

    Who is the new Royal Secret Weapon and no it's not Sophie
    Mar 6 2026
    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 Sophie are becoming increasingly important to the monarchy, while our Royal Insider Deep Crown argues the label is misleading: the Edinburghs are not a “secret weapon,” he says, but “load-bearing architecture” for a royal institution with a dangerously thin bench.Also in this episode: Sophie’s engagements in Northern Ireland, lifestyle media fascination with her appearance, protests near Buckingham Palace honouring Virginia Giuffre, and new questions about whether Sarah Ferguson could be interviewed by investigators as the Andrew inquiry continues.

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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
  • Prince William Builds His Own Court as Future King and possibly current defacto Monarch

    Prince William Builds His Own Court as Future King and possibly current defacto Monarch
    Mar 5 2026
    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 2012 scandal that pushed William into legal battle after topless photographs of Kate were published in France, the crucial support William says he receives from Carole and Michael Middleton, and the difficult decision looming over Prince George’s next school following a recent death at Eton.

    Plus: a claim that Kate has “never been close” to Beatrice and Eugenie, and the Royal Family prepares to present a united front at next week’s Commonwealth Day service.

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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
  • York Sisters “Blindsided” as Epstein Fallout Freezes Them Out of Royal Ascot and now the in-laws are mad

    York Sisters “Blindsided” as Epstein Fallout Freezes Them Out of Royal Ascot and now the in-laws are mad
    Mar 5 2026
    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-ending s*** show.”

    Commentators are divided. Some argue the sisters are paying the price for a scandal not of their making, while others say the monarchy must protect itself from damaging optics as new Epstein material circulates. Royal Insider Deep Crown explains why the Crown operates on “institutional survival” rather than individual fairness.Plus: Andrew reportedly seeks to surrender another Crown Estate lease, questions emerge about whether he has legally lost his titles, and he is expected to miss the Royal Family’s traditional Easter service at Windsor.

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    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
  • Sussex Jordan Trip Backlash, Meghan Jam Mockery, and the Handwriting “Experts”

    Sussex Jordan Trip Backlash, Meghan Jam Mockery, and the Handwriting “Experts”
    Mar 4 2026
    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 events in Jordan “are Hamas,” a claim for which no public evidence has been presented.

    Next, Meghan’s As Ever brand takes incoming after a new jam promo photo: commenters mocked the “three spreads” caption against a picture showing five spoons, with one joking, “Either she can't count or two of them are doubled up.”

    Then the numbers: SimilarWeb data cited by Newsweek suggests traffic to As Ever has climbed from 196,831 visits in October to 268,200 in January, but about two-thirds of visitors reportedly come from outside the United States, where international shipping is not currently offered.And finally, yes, handwriting analysis is now content: a graphologist says Meghan and Harry’s notes in Jordan show they are “two very different people,” with Meghan described as more presentation-focused and assertive, and Harry as more reserved and pragmatic.

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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
  • Meghan Under Fire: Megyn Kelly Rips “Role Playing” as Jordan Trip Sparks Title Backlash

    Meghan Under Fire: Megyn Kelly Rips “Role Playing” as Jordan Trip Sparks Title Backlash
    Mar 4 2026
    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 comes at the worst possible moment amid what she calls “extreme public sensitivity” about royal titles.

    Plus: GB News calls for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of their titles, reports say the couple have offered their Montecito home to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie during the Epstein fallout, and RadarOnline claims Prince Andrew is “basically trying to find God” as isolation deepens. We also look at questions surrounding Sarah Ferguson’s reported stays in Zurich, the UAE and Ireland — and how she funds it all.

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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 Charles handover rumors swirl - is abdication possible?

    King Charles handover rumors swirl - is abdication possible?
    Mar 3 2026
    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’ Hollywood standing. Plus, fallout from their Jordan trip, Angela Levin’s claims of visible strain, and why the Andrew saga continues to dominate headlines.

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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
  • Royal Ascot snub stuns Beatrice and Eugenie as Andrew succession battle explodes

    Royal Ascot snub stuns Beatrice and Eugenie as Andrew succession battle explodes
    Mar 3 2026
    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 decisive action and public opinion overwhelmingly in support. We break down the Ascot decision, the widening succession debate, the late-night mockery, and what it all signals about the monarchy’s tightening inner circle.

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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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    10 mins
  • Operation Distract: Rain, Daffodils and damage control as Kate and William walk in the rain

    Operation Distract: Rain, Daffodils and damage control as Kate and William walk in the rain
    Mar 2 2026
    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 crisis management across the House of Windsor.

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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