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  • King Charles Shares “Good News” on Cancer as Andrew’s Epstein Shadow Returns

    King Charles Shares “Good News” on Cancer as Andrew’s Epstein Shadow Returns
    Dec 13 2025
    King Charles the Third delivers his most hopeful health update since announcing his cancer diagnosis in early 2024, revealing in a prerecorded video message that his doctors will reduce the intensity of his treatment schedule in the new year. The Palace stresses he did not say he is cancer-free and did not disclose the type of cancer, describing the next stage as a “precautionary phase” after what it calls an “exceptionally” strong response to treatment. Our royal insider Deep Crown reads the Palace language as deliberate, balancing public reassurance with constitutional stability, while The Telegraph’s Hannah Furness writes that the King’s illness has made the monarchy feel more human than ever. The Daily Mail’s Rebecca English adds a vivid behind-the-scenes moment from early in the diagnosis, including Charles’s famously dry reaction to the news. After the break, House Democrats release a new batch of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, reviving scrutiny of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, with Tom Sykes arguing the scandal keeps mutating and that allowing a York family christening in the Chapel Royal sent the wrong message about Andrew’s place in royal ceremonial life.

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    8 min
  • Andrew Returns for Baby Athena as Meghan Markle Gets More Side-Eye

    Andrew Returns for Baby Athena as Meghan Markle Gets More Side-Eye
    Dec 13 2025
    Prince Andrew makes a rare public appearance for granddaughter Athena’s christening at Saint James’s Palace, arriving discreetly and separately from Sarah Ferguson, with Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank and even James Blunt among the guests. Meanwhile, Archewell attaches itself to Cookie Queens, a Girl Scouts documentary heading to Sundance 2026, as Meghan’s former Girl Scout ties are highlighted in the announcement. The weekend’s Sussex chatter continues with fresh commentary on Meghan and Thomas Markle, plus a new style-world datapoint: British Vogue’s first “50 Best Dressed” list crowns Catherine as an “Eternal Influencer” while Meghan is left off entirely. Also: Prince William surprises the Welsh Guards at a Christmas gathering, and new details emerge about security upgrades and guest arrangements at Forest Lodge.

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    10 min
  • Crown and Controversy - 10. New Responsibilities

    Crown and Controversy - 10. New Responsibilities
    Dec 13 2025
    On Saturday wevel be sharing epsiodes of Crown and Controvery's first season. You can listen to Season 2 in the Crown and Controversy feed AND you may also like Crown and Controversy: Norway.

    William and Kate embark on their first major royal tour to Canada and California, where Kate faces intense global scrutiny as she debuts on the international stage. The new Duchess's natural warmth and impeccable fashion choices win over crowds from Ottawa to Los Angeles, while palace officials monitor her successful performance with relief. Hollywood royalty meets actual royalty at glamorous receptions, but the couple's most meaningful moments come during visits with disadvantaged communities. As they return to Britain, William and Kate have established themselves as the monarchy's new golden couple, ready for the responsibilities that lie ahead.

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    22 min
  • King Charles’ Christmas Card Backfires and Fans Discover the Royals Write Back

    King Charles’ Christmas Card Backfires and Fans Discover the Royals Write Back
    Dec 12 2025
    Royal fans grumble over the King’s 2025 Christmas card, complaining that a photo taken in the spring “doesn’t feel Christmassy.” Meanwhile, supporters are delighted to learn they can send cards to the Royal Family — and often receive one in return. William and Harry may both attend the 2026 World Cup in the United States as the next transatlantic royal showdown brews. William joins Kate’s cold-water swimming routine, admitting he “does a lot of yelling” during plunges. Visitors to Windsor Great Park face a frustrating new detour around the Waleses’ home. And officials explain why renaming streets linked to Prince Andrew is far more complex than it sounds — even as his old St Andrews golf course gets a clean rebrand.

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    10 min
  • Awkward Royal Christening Ahead as Andrew Steps Back Into the Spotlight Today

    Awkward Royal Christening Ahead as Andrew Steps Back Into the Spotlight Today
    Dec 12 2025
    Family tensions rise as Andrew and Sarah Ferguson prepare to attend the christening of granddaughter Athena — their first major royal gathering since Andrew lost his titles. Beatrice is said to be “worried” about her father’s fragile mental state, even as relations remain strained. William pays tribute to conservation legend Iain Douglas-Hamilton, then celebrates twenty years with Centrepoint. Kate reportedly takes full control of her royal wardrobe for the first time. Harry faces warnings over the soaring financial risks of his £38 million privacy case. Meanwhile, Rob Shuter claims Harry is quietly building a “rival royal court” in Britain. And in a major operational shift, the Royal Mews is set to leave Buckingham Palace for Windsor as the monarchy’s center of gravity continues to move out of London.

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    9 min
  • Yawn for the Holidays: Meghan’s Netflix Fairy Tale Stuffed With Cringe, Not Christmas

    Yawn for the Holidays: Meghan’s Netflix Fairy Tale Stuffed With Cringe, Not Christmas
    Dec 11 2025
    Royal experts say Meghan’s Holiday Special is less “family and service” and more “boho lifestyle princess rebrand,” dropping the Sussexes right in the path of Kate’s faith-driven carol service and the King’s traditional message. We break down every heavily curated moment: the love-note advent calendars, Doria’s gumbo, Harry’s “anti-salad” face, the tribute to late beagle Guy and Meghan’s hyper-personalized crackers that accidentally get British tradition wrong. Then The Washington Post’s Monica Hesse swoops in to compare Meghan to Wallis Simpson and ask the big question: how did we go from giddy royal revolution to… a mildly awkward, pre-taped cooking-and-crafts show?

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    11 min
  • Meghan Finally Gets Letter To Dad, Blames Press For “Ethical Breaches”

    Meghan Finally Gets Letter To Dad, Blames Press For “Ethical Breaches”
    Dec 11 2025
    Meghan has finally managed to get a private letter to her father after days of trying to reach him, with her team accusing the Daily Mail of making discreet contact nearly impossible. An Express columnist criticises the email approach, calling it a “box-ticking exercise” while revisiting the long-running tensions inside the Markle family. Harry and Meghan also release a statement praising Australia’s ban on under-sixteens using social media, saying the move protects children but doesn’t solve tech’s deeper problems. The couple add a surprise new Netflix documentary to their slate, Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within, celebrating a Ugandan dance collective they’ve long supported. A PR expert argues Meghan should embrace the Hollywood model more openly. Meanwhile, King Charles launches a new line of royal Christmas ornaments and attends an Advent service at Westminster Abbey, speaking of “light, hope and peace.” Princess Anne earns praise for signing her Christmas card simply as “Anne and Tim,” a modest gesture that fans call quintessentially her.

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

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    👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 and 2 are fully available now for everyone. Season 3 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 3 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 min
  • Meghan Markle named Villain of the Year

    Meghan Markle named Villain of the Year
    Dec 10 2025
    Still more holiday heat for Meghan Markle as LA boutique Kitson names her a “villain of the year” in its annual “holiday hypocrisy” window — complete with a “Montecito diva” Santa hat. Reviewers continue to dismantle her Netflix Christmas special, with The Times calling it a masterclass in one-upmanship and The Royalist suggesting Netflix is quietly signaling it’s “done” with the Duchess. The show’s rare 0 percent Rotten Tomatoes score isn’t helping. Elsewhere, Princess Beatrice’s daughter Athena prepares for a christening that could bring an awkward reunion with Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, while Jack Osbourne reveals that royal naming rules prevented “Prince of Darkness” from appearing on Ozzy’s death certificate.If you’d like, I

    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 and 2 are fully available now for everyone. Season 3 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 3 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 min