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  • Variety Slams Sussexes! Harry and Meghan’s Netflix nightmare: insiders say “we’re done”

    Variety Slams Sussexes! Harry and Meghan’s Netflix nightmare: insiders say “we’re done”
    Mar 18 2026
    A major new report from Variety paints a strained picture of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with Netflix, describing early optimism that has given way to frustration, creative disagreements, and questions about the future of their deal.

    The report claims Archewell Productions has shifted away from its original mission into a vehicle for Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, while insiders describe fatigue over repeated storytelling around the couple’s royal exit.

    We break down the key claims, including reported tensions with Netflix leadership, disputes over communication around the Oprah interview and Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, and behind-the-scenes friction during the editing of Harry & Meghan.

    Plus, Meghan’s latest business move: a luxury “Bloom Box” collaboration enters the floral space — raising questions about timing as headlines swirl.

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    Royal Books:

    Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower

    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
  • Harry and Meghan hit back at Tom Bower book as new claims about royal tensions emerge

    Harry and Meghan hit back at Tom Bower book as new claims about royal tensions emerge
    Mar 17 2026
    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s spokesperson has issued a sharp response to new excerpts from Tom Bower’s upcoming book Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family. The couple’s team accused the author of promoting conspiracy theories, while royal insider Deep Crown notes that the criticism may only increase attention around the book.
    The excerpts include claims about tensions between the Sussexes and the Prince and Princess of Wales, including an alleged heated exchange with Prince William shortly after Harry and Meghan’s honeymoon. The book also repeats claims that Queen Camilla privately believed Meghan had “brainwashed” Harry.

    Meanwhile, the Invictus Games Foundation has pushed back against suggestions that the 2025 Games were overshadowed by the Sussexes.

    And Meghan is reportedly frustrated after details of her upcoming $3,000 Sydney retreat appearance leaked before the official announcement, raising concerns inside her team about how private communications may have become public.

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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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    7 mins
  • Kate leads Irish Guards on St Patrick’s Day as Meghan shares Lili video and DJ Charlie Charles spins records

    Kate leads Irish Guards on St Patrick’s Day as Meghan shares Lili video and DJ Charlie Charles spins records
    Mar 18 2026
    Catherine, Princess of Wales marked St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards, continuing a long-standing royal tradition tied to her role as Colonel. She presented shamrocks to soldiers and mascot Seamus, awarded medals, and met with families and cadets, reinforcing her steady return to public duties.

    Meanwhile, Meghan Markle offered a rare glimpse into family life, sharing a video that briefly captured the voice of four-year-old Lilibet, alongside a candid moment with Prince Harry. The post followed a deleted Instagram story that sparked online debate. Reports also claim Meghan has secured a $1 million fee for an upcoming wellness retreat appearance in Sydney.

    Harry and Meghan also weighed in on a major U.S. tech trial focused on children’s online safety, calling it a “turning point” and saying, “These companies are on trial in the court of history.”
    And in a lighter moment, King Charles surprised onlookers in Manchester by stepping behind DJ decks during a visit to Aviva Studios. After trying his hand at mixing, one instructor said, “He did great… It’s not every day you get to DJ with a King.”

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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
  • Kate reveals lifestyle change after cancer diagnosis as she and William draw pub crawl crowds

    Kate reveals lifestyle change after cancer diagnosis as she and William draw pub crawl crowds
    Mar 17 2026
    Catherine, The Princess of Wales, revealed she has become far more careful about alcohol since her cancer diagnosis while visiting a brewery along London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile with Prince William.

    The royal couple also visited Borough Market, where they chopped cheese, served desserts and even made coffee for shoppers before taking a speedboat down the Thames to visit the Royal National Lifeboat Institution station in Westminster.We also look ahead to Catherine’s appearance at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade in Aldershot, where she will present shamrock in her role as Colonel of the regiment.

    Plus, William and Catherine prepare to welcome Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his state visit to the United Kingdom, Prince William surprises rugby fans by singing the Welsh national anthem in Welsh, and Catherine quietly marks Mother’s Day with a message about the importance of early childhood.

    And in court, a Mail on Sunday journalist reveals she once chose not to publish a major scoop about Kate’s first pregnancy after learning about it days before the news became public.

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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 Markle reportedly wants total control as Netflix movie stalls

    Meghan Markle reportedly wants total control as Netflix movie stalls
    Mar 16 2026
    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s long-discussed Netflix film projects appear to be moving slowly — and insiders say creative control may be the sticking point. According to new reporting, Meghan is interested in directing one of the couple’s planned Netflix films herself and wants approval over key decisions including the script, casting and marketing. Studios are reportedly wary about handing that level of authority to a first-time director, which may be slowing progress on projects such as the adaptation of the bestselling novel Meet Me at the Lake.

    We also examine growing commentary around the Sussex brand, including calls for the couple to film a more personal behind-the-scenes Netflix docuseries showing their life in Montecito.
    Plus: the latest chapter in the so-called “jam wars” as Meghan’s As Ever lifestyle brand pushes spreads and chocolates globally, a blistering on-air taste test from Megyn Kelly who called the chocolates “absolutely disgusting,” and a Wall Street Journal look at Prince Harry’s quieter life in California — where friends say he sometimes appears adrift while Meghan pursues new ventures.

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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
  • "C-word” William? Photog claims fiery prince tells him to "f off"

    "C-word” William? Photog claims fiery prince tells him to "f off"
    Mar 16 2026
    Prince William’s carefully managed public image is taking a hit after a veteran royal photographer reportedly described the future king in blunt terms — including calling him the “c-word.” According to reporting picked up by columnist Daniela Elser, photographers swapping stories while waiting outside the Wales family’s Norfolk home claimed William can have a notoriously short fuse behind the scenes. One photographer allegedly said the prince regularly tells him to “f--- off,” painting a stark contrast to William’s polished public persona.

    We also look at the online sniping over Princess Catherine’s latest Commonwealth Day outfit, criticism that her wardrobe is becoming “predictable,” the approval of a major 2,500-home Duchy of Cornwall housing development tied to William, and a surprising claim that palace aides once explored making Prince Harry the governor-general of Canada during the negotiations over his royal exit.

    Plus: Meghan Markle’s pricey Sydney retreat sparks backlash online as critics question the cost of the duchess’s “ultimate girls’ weekend.”

    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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    9 mins
  • METTE-MARIT'S RATING HALVED, MARIUS STAYS IN CUSTODY, AND A 120-YEAR-OLD SECRET - The week in Norwegian Royal News with Mark Francis

    METTE-MARIT'S RATING HALVED, MARIUS STAYS IN CUSTODY, AND A 120-YEAR-OLD SECRET - The week in Norwegian Royal News with Mark Francis
    Mar 15 2026
    This week on Palace Intrigue: Norway, the trial of Marius Borg Høiby entered its sixth week and showed no signs of losing its power to shock. The court heard from friends of the Frogner woman who described the violent aftermath of August 4, 2024, in vivid and heartbreaking detail — including one witness who recalled the victim saying she could "handle being hit" as long as Høiby was alright. The defense's request for pre-trial release was denied. Prosecutors returned repeatedly to the question of Høiby's changing story. And eight hundred pages of private messages between Høiby and influencer Nora Haukland were read aloud in court over several days, revealing a relationship that cycled between tenderness and venom. Outside the courtroom, the pressure on Crown Princess Mette-Marit continued to build: a scouting organization called for her removal as patron; a physician defended the timing of December's lung transplant press conference against accusations of deliberate media manipulation; and polling showed her approval rating cut in half in a single month, from 7.4 to 3.7 out of ten. A century-old royal bloodline theory also resurfaced in the worst possible week. Closing arguments begin Monday. The end — and the verdict — is now in sight.

    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
  • WILLIAM CALLED HER JUICY, ANDREW'S BUILDING A FENCE, AND NETFLIX HAS LEFT THE BUILDING - The week in UK Royal News with Mark Francis

    WILLIAM CALLED HER JUICY, ANDREW'S BUILDING A FENCE, AND NETFLIX HAS LEFT THE BUILDING - The week in UK Royal News with Mark Francis
    Mar 15 2026
    This week on Palace Intrigue, the monarchy had one foot in pageantry and one in crisis management — and somehow kept its balance. King Charles led the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey as the BBC quietly declined to broadcast it, prompting sharp criticism from royal commentators who warned the institution's relevance cannot be taken for granted. Prince William answered a bakery phone and called a customer "Juicy," which briefly made the whole world love him. The Wales family visited Marlborough College, fuelling intense speculation about where Prince George will attend school. Diplomatic sources floated the prospect of a royal visit to Washington — with William and Kate seen as the potential stars — and the ghost of Diana dancing with John Travolta was invoked more than once.

    Meanwhile, Prince Andrew's circle described a man who feels abandoned by the institution and is methodically reviewing old communications, while preparations for his move to a renovated Sandringham farmhouse continued. And in the Sussex orbit: Netflix exited the As Ever lifestyle brand in a split both sides called amicable and almost nobody believed; Harry and Meghan confirmed an April trip to Australia; and Meghan launched a Women's History Month chocolate promotion. A full, strange, very royal week.

    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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    18 mins