Royal Subjects

A round-up of the latest royal gossip, mostly about Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Because despite their stated need for privacy, they seem compelled to do things to grab headlines and attention. Featuring pregnant twerking, bizarre acts of performative motherhood, jam (of course), and Harry's doomed lawsuit. Bonus appearance by the Pope, the royal family of Monaco, and the House of Thurn and Taxis.

With the launch of the Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix show just around the corner, it's time for a Sussex-update. There's jam (of course), that Vanity Fair article, PR blunders, and our bingo card for the "With Love, Meghan" drinking game. 

Still no ARO jam in Anne's stocking and no Christmas pudding for Andrew, but at least the Kaspar Hauser conspiracy was finally debunked. We know you were all waiting breathlessly. 

Because sometimes you just keep bringing up downer subjects and dealing with them in a borderline-inappropriate way. Including brief discussions of sarcophagi, Remembrance Day, Prince Andrew, accidental slumlords, and an imperial toilet.

#new_age_aunt

A quick catch up on British royal news, and then we delve into the mystical union and cash bar nuptials of Princess Maartha Louise and Durek. We ran out of time (and spoons) to cover the other things! Harry and Meghan, be sure to hashtag #maarthalouisewedding when you need favorable publicity.

A high summer update on the royal doings, including William's nonstop schedule, the Japanese royals' state visit, Harry's controversial award, some Wittelsbach scuttlebutt, Royal Lodge repairs, and the King of Thailand's latest thing.

Catching you all up on the latest scuttle: Trooping the Colour, adult coloring books, a Japanese state visit, bespoke free-range organic dog treats, and royal-adjacents Posh Spice and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.

Have you gotten your bespoke jam yet? We dive into the nuances of Meghan's preservering leap into preserves.  Plus a year of King Charles,  a convo on royal surrogates new and old, and crazed royal horses storm London.

Amid the Princess of Wales' cancer announcement, we try to break down the facts, perspectives, and how to not be a jerk about it all.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, unsurprisngly launches a luxury lifestyle brand, with all the neutral tones and aspirational wealth and that one comes to expect ....from Californian celebrity culture. Live from a mall parking lot, we felt it was urgent to chime in.

When planned abdominal surgery morphs into an unforced error, and the public goes berserk. Sit back, chill out, and enjoy our unsolicited analysis.

In this episode, we talk about the surprise abdication of Queen Margarethe of Denmark, a petty scandal involving COVID and Baroness-ial privilege, and the many fictional misses of season 6 of The Crown. Plus, don't miss the first Parure Watch of 2024!

We weren't about to let Omid Scobie's newest book pass without comment. 

Just a bit to tide you over... Harry and Meghan grapple with public-facing privacy, Spain's new princess hits the scene with a splash, and Johnny Depp fully blinged out as Louix XIV.

In this episode,  we discuss a ruckus in the Thai royal household, Harry is off finding himself again, and the Monagasque kids have a friend in Princess Charlene.

Meghan and Harry swap titles for brands, The Crown Prince of Jordan weds, book and travel recos, and Camilla becomes the unexpected new face of Dior...

Lots of details surrounding the Coronation and what you'll see. And but of course, historical coronation bloopers for the fun of it.

Coronation prep underway, South Park, and a distinguished guest breaks down the royal teen playing field.

We held it together as long as we could, yet today we unloaded on the Sussex multiverse.  Also, an attempted coup by German royalists, the legal role of monarchs in the EU, and our favorite royal holiday movie, "The Lion in Winter."

As you fluff your couch pillows, put on your sweatpants, and pop some popcorn, we've reviewed all of the latest royal TV series worthy of a long winter's night. 

Following Queen Elizabeth II's moving state funeral, we present a brief rundown of little-known facts from the events, plus everyone's favorite BROOCH WATCH!

As the Queen's funeral events play out, we take some time to discuss the week's events, plus a review of the new Sussex "Archetypes" podcast. Humor alert: even in a solemn week, we still joke around. We figure you're already watching and absorbing the serious stuff, and need a break.

Everybody's favorite mesh-top-wearing monarch celebrates a birthday, the Japanese royals face the formidable foe of primogeniture, and Prince Harry delights his critics with a speech at the UN. All this, plus a little more news and a whole lot of heraldry for dumb folks.

The game speaks for itself, and it was pretty fun to stop and think about who and why.  We'll let you think about the other details. Also royal news and the view from the Jubilee balcony.

In this episode of Royal Subjects, we check in with royal news (including things Sussex, the abdication in Jordan, and the royal trip to Jamaica). Then, we finish up with the most badass of Italian renaissance bitches, Caterina Sforza.

To escape the sad news about the Queen having COVID and the Prince Andrew scandal, we dial back to the late 1400s, and a noblewoman who was elegant, astute, assertive, and well, willing to leave her children as hostages.

Prince Andrew f**ked around and finds out, Japanese/Ethiopian/Dutch/Danish updates, Meghan and Harry sue Her Majesty's Government for protection and the remarkable life of  Queen Christina of Sweden.

As ever,  we report on the latest royal news from around the world --and then burden our listeners with a review of "Diana: The Musical."

After a summer break at Balmoral, Anne and Malia return with a dash through the latest news and an exploration of Charles the Bald and Frederick the Fat. Were they (respectively) bald and fat? And why don't we still get to nickname royals like that? 

Latest royal news and a dive into the fabulous world of Rudolf II Hapsburg

Royal news updates from Thailand and Tokyo, plus a very blunt review of The Crown

Halloween is upon us, so a bit of magic with a princess and shaman, and that time the king's body exploded

The symbolism and logistics of the queen's funeral plans. This week's news about the Queen's health has us all hoping for the very best for her care and comfort. Last year, we learned a lot of interesting facts about planning for modern royal funerals.  A lot of this is probably in play right now (government, media planning), but we know that with her genes and attitude, she's got another ten good years! The symbolism and logistics of the queen's funeral plans. #GodSaveTheQueen

The latest royal news and the story of Kick Kennedy, American "royalty" whose high life and aristocratic marriage ended tragically

Thai royal update, review of Finding Freedom, and George IV's many mistresses

News on Beatrice's wedding; a royal showdown in Ghana; and symbolic royal frocks through the centuries

Royal news; how to bankrupt your ancestral home in order to throw a great party

We dive into the intriguing, tragic, and scandalous life of Princess Stephanie

The latest royal news and menus at the royal court of Henry VIII, Louis XIV, and Queen Elizabeth II

The latest on Meghan & Harry, news updates, and a dive into Thai royal scandal

The latest royal news and unpacking the history of incest in the Hapsburg royal family

Meet Anne and Malia, old college friends and history buffs who are exploring their new snark medium of podcasting, and the week in royal news.

Introducing Royal Subjects, where old college buddies/history buffs Anne and Malia explore their new snark medium of podcasting. This is the "pilot" episode, so we are all over the place, but we promise somewhat informative and unusual royal histories in future episodes. Follow us on FB @2RoyalSubjects!