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Princess Diana thought she was marrying into a fairytale. By the honeymoon, she had to send a memo just to have lunch with her own husband. This is Princess Diana before the icon, before the cameras, before the People's Princess the world thought it knew. In Part 1 of our Princess Diana trilogy, we go right back to the beginning: a wealthy but emotionally cold childhood, parents locked in a bitter divorce, and a young Diana Spencer who grew up convinced she was never quite good enough. We follow her into the strangest courtship imaginable, a handful of heavily chaperoned dates with Prince Charles, a royal “audition” she didn't know she was failing or passing, and an engagement agreed after the couple had met barely a dozen times. From the first day, the cracks are there. The press hounds her relentlessly, the palace offers no support, and Camilla Parker Bowles never quite disappears. Behind the gloss of the 1981 royal wedding watched by 750 million people sits a lonely teenager, struggling with bulimia and the slow, dawning realisation that this was never going to be the love story she imagined. A story of family, fame, royal scandals and the human cost of becoming a symbol. This is where it all begins. Part 1 of 3. Topics Include Diana's emotionally cold childhood and her parents' bitter divorce The custody battle and the sense that she was a disappointment Diana's extraordinary, instinctive gift for empathy How Charles and Diana actually met — through her older sister Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles before the marriage The royal “audition” and the search for a suitable bride The whirlwind engagement after barely a dozen meetings The 1981 royal wedding and its hidden tensions Loneliness, bulimia and royal protocol on the honeymoon The discovery that reignited the Camilla affair Resources and Further Reading Diana's childhood and family background - Britannica Diana's struggles with bulimia and mental health - Vogue Diana: Her True Story - In Her Own Words - by Andre Morton The Diana Chronicles - by Tina Brown Host & Show InfoHosts: Kyle Risi & Adam CoxIntro Music: Alice in dark WonderlandCommunity & Calls to ActionReview & follow on: Spotify & Apple PodcastsInstagram: @theCompendiumPodcastWebsite: thecompendiumpodcast.comSupport us: Sign up to PatreonShare this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favourite takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
There are many correlations and connections in this episode, so hang on tight as we toboggan down the slippery slopes of history bumping into all manner of bizarre and simultaneously heinous characters. Keeping in mind that we're dealing with men and women of their age, nevertheless, the tale is one of intrigue, ego, treasure hunting, not to mention, madness. Belgium by 1882 was barely half a century old, becoming independent in 1830, ruled by King Leopold the Second, who sported a spade shaped beard and a giant colonial chip on his shoulder. Because he led a respectable European country, he was a king, but how he'd become a king was a sleight of hand. His father was a German prince, related to the British Royal family, Leopold the First. This trembling nation had been pasted together — an uneasy amalgam as Adam Hothschild writes — of French and Flemish, a version of Dutch spoken in northern Belgium. King Leopold the Second was fluent in French, German, like his father and later, English. He never bothered to learn Flemish, spoken by more than half his people. A snob, some said, bitterly, as bitter as the division created by language and class. French was the language of the bourgeois, the educated, Flemish was working class. Even the professionals of northern Belgium spoke French instead of Flemish, the perceived language of the farm labourer and factory worker. As a teen, Leopold the Second was a gangly youth, his head too big for his body, his clothes hanging off his spindly shoulders — a callow boy who's mother tended to write him threatening letters about his lack of interest in studies rather than speak to him directly. He was useless in most subjects except for Geography. Leopold the Second was a Geography freak, and from the age of ten, his education was based in military lore. By fifteen he was a lieutenant of the Belgian army, 16 he was a captain, 18, a major, 19, a colonel, and a year later, at 20, a major general. This pencil thin spindle of a boy had to apply for an audience with his father - who spoke to his son through messengers. As this alienated boy aged, he surrounded himself with men who explained how government worked, and plied him with maps.When the elder Leopold died, Leopold exclaimed : “Petit pays, pettis gens”. — small country, ordinary people. Belgium, just for the record, is about the same geographic size as Lesotho and squeezed between France and Germany, the grand nations of Europe in the late 19th Century. Leopold was peeved by his puniness, something had to be done to rouge up the petit pays. Recognizing growing domestic pressure and the strategic need to split British and French alliances, Bismarck plunged Germany into the colonial race. In 1884, he hosted the Berlin Conference, with a hazy goal at formalizing something about the European partition of the African continent. The main aim of Berlin Conference was to deal with the growing pressure of European claims over West Africa, but it was much more than that. It began formally on Saturday 15th November 1884, as winter snow which had arrived early cloaked Berlin. The plenipotentiaries had their brief - but what was Bismarck planning? Was this a free trade conference to safeguard German business in the Congo and Niger? Or was Bismarck about to wield a hefty cake slicer, to carve up the whole African continent?
Prince Harry is reconsidering his decision to bring his family to the UK - after a security update. The Duke and Duchess have been planning their visit to Britain, with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet for the first time in four years. International Correspondent Gavin Grey says they're meant to stay in a royal lodge, but it now looks as though Harry will go by himself. He says although they will have security there, the family would have to rely on private security from California when they're not on the royal estate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness dissect King Charles' tax bill as the first monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax payments, alongside figures also released from Kensington Palace on Prince William's personal tax bill. They also discuss the announcement that Buckingham Palace will no longer serve as a royal residence for King Charles and Queen Camilla, as the landmark moves to become the administrative headquarters of the British Royal family.Camilla and Hannah also discuss this historic shift to radical transparency from the royals with former Home Affairs minister Norman Baker, who explains why he doesn't think the disclosure goes far enough in revealing the royal family's use of public money.Assistant Producer: Erin PriceProducers: Georgia Coan, Emma Williams and David LeveneVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:King Charles & Prince William's tax bills revealedThe real reason why the royals will never move back into Buckingham Palace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Walking along the banks of the Serpentine in Hyde Park this morning. This series, Walk the Pod is discussing whimsy. And today, the concept of whimsical Top Trumps. If we were to make a Top Trump of a gnome, it might have the highest whimsy rating, but the top rating for expensiveness would certainly go to the British Royal family. All this week, we are taking photographs of yellow things on our walk and posting them to the Walk the Pod Discord server. Join here for free to play: https://discord.gg/wHNDhdUXxS
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Every June, the Royal Family arrives at Ascot Racecourse in horse-drawn carriages while Britain's political, celebrity and aristocratic worlds gather beneath enormous hats and strict dress codes. But Royal Ascot is far more than a horse race.In this explainer episode, we examine the origins of Royal Ascot, the royal procession, the importance of horse racing to the monarchy, the meaning of the dress codes, the role of King Charles and Queen Camilla, and why Ascot remains one of the most important social and cultural events in Britain.We also explore the connections between the late Queen Elizabeth the Second and horse racing, the celebrity culture surrounding Ascot, and how the event reflects both the glamour and contradictions of modern British society.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.
The British Royal Family profited immensely from the slave trade. How should it make amends? Let's talk about it.https://youtu.be/ePqdmbgQ4BI?s...
The United Kingdom has a new Queen Consort, Camilla. She is the first Queen of England to have been born a commoner since Catherine Parr (1547). Since the Norman conquest in 1066, English and British Royals have almost exclusively married other royals, usually as part of treaties with powerful neighboring nations. Of the 42 royal consorts, 13 have been French, 8 German, 5 Spanish, 4 Danish, 1 Dutch, 1 Italian, 1 Portuguese and 1 Scottish. But on a few, rare occasions an English monarch put his heart (or his lust) before his head and chose instead to make an English woman his Queen. There have been 9 English Queens of England, one was a member of a rival branch of the English royal family. 2 were from noble families and 6 were commoners... Elizabeth Woodville Anne Neville Anne Boleyn Jane Seymour Catherine Howard Catherine Parr Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Camilla Shand Plus Future Commoner Queen Catherine Middleton Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Yonder Hill & Dale by Aaron Kenny #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for King Charles and Queen Camila at the White House. A Trump admin official is criticizing Jimmy Kimmel for not apologizing for his most recent joke involving First Lady Melania Trump. The UAE is shaking up the consortium of the world's largest oil producers. Severe thunderstorms are battering parts of the South for a sixth straight day. Plus, Taylor Swift has moved to protect her voice and likeness from AI impersonations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in the US for their state visit on the back of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The 31-year-old suspect, California teacher Cole Allen, is currently appearing in court over the shooting and been charged with attempted assassination of the president. The royals are visiting the US for four-days with a bilateral meeting with the President planned. Royal Commentator Robert Jobson told Mike Hosking it's hoped Donald Trump and the King can try smooth UK-US relations. He says it helps Trump has respect for the royals, because his own mother was Scottish. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In his newest book, The Long Run: Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, and the Decade That Made the Marathon Cool, U.S. Track & Field Foundation board member, life-long runner, high school track coach, and bestselling author Martin Dugard takes us through the historical moments that sparked the running boom across America, including Frank Shorter's Olympic marathon win in 1972, Steve Prefontaine's career that ended too soon—and not to mention Greta Waitz and Joan Benoit, both with their own historic marathon wins that inspired women all over. Along the way, Dugard shares the history of the sport—from the myth that originated the modern marathon, to how it became 26.2 miles (and how the British Royal family had a hand in it), how the sport saved NYC from bankruptcy, and more! Martin's perspective and research into the race we love is awe inspiring and worth a read (or listen if you're an Audible fan like me). Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at www.mounttocoast.com and use code RAMBLING to save 10% on your order. Amazfit - The GPS running watch I trust is Amazfit. It is loaded with features, top tier GPS technology, and is incredibly well-priced. Go to http://bit.ly/47AOxzW for more and use code RAMBLING to save 10%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this holiday mini, spill the royal tea with journalist Emily Maitlis, son of the Queen Tom Parker-Bowles, and friend of the King, Kathy Lette. If you liked this, you can search for the full episodes on their publish dates below; Emily Maitlis, published Feb 26th 2026Tom Parker Bowles, published June 10 2025Kathy Lette, published March 10 2026Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.
Jeff Ross jokes about the British royal family in his Netflix special, "Take A Banana For The Ride".
Questions over the British Royal line of succession are emerging after the UK government pledged to introduce laws to remove ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line. However, as the potential future King of 14 Commonwealth countries, the process to remove the former prince is not as simple as stripping his title.
The news to know for Friday, February 20, 2026! We'll tell you about authorities arresting a member of the royal family in a case linked to the Epstein Files. Also, why some refugees living in the U.S. could be at risk of arrest. And new details about funding for the "Board of Peace" for Gaza. Plus: why President Trump is now promoting a type of pesticide that so-called "MAHA" supporters are not okay with, which Olympian got a gold medal and gave a diamond ring, and a museum dedicated to failure. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/NEWSWORTHY Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has become the first senior British royal in modern times to be arrested. The 66-year-old was arrested by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after it was alleged he sent confidential government documents to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Today on America in the MorningPreparing For War The US military presence in the Middle East is growing to now include the U.S.S Gerald Ford - the world's largest aircraft carrier, five destroyers equipped to shoot down incoming missiles and Tomahawks that can strike targets 1,000 miles away. It comes amid a maximum pressure campaign to get Iran to agree to stop making nuclear weapons, as President Trump is threatening war. Correspondent Joan Jones has the latest. Board Of Peace Convenes President Trump hosted his inaugural Board of Peace meeting Thursday in Washington, and in the process, pledged a $10 billion dollar commitment from America for Gaza relief and reconstruction. Correspondent Katie Clark has the story. New Mexico Investigates Epstein Property There were two major developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case. First, the former Prince Andrew was arrested in the UK and faces charges for his involvement with the late-sex offender. And in New Mexico, correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a state investigation of a property Epstein once owned. Widower of Texas Congressman's Aide Speaks Out In Texas, the widower of an aide for Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez is speaking out months after his wife died. Trump Banner Controversy A controversy is brewing in Washington after a big banner featuring President Trump's face has been unfurled on the Justice Department's headquarters. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Ballroom Approval President Trump's vision for a grand ballroom at the White House has taken an important step forward. Correspondent Donna Warder gives an update on President's plans which has now been fast-tracked for approval with a unanimous vote, despite over 2 thousand public comments that were nearly all negative. Former British Royalty Arrested Thursday marked the highest-profile arrest since the Epstein files were released by the Department of Justice, and it happened overseas. The former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor since he was stripped of his Royal title, was arrested by British authorities. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the arrest of the brother of King Charles the third. Taxing The Rich Plans by Democrats to tax millionaires and billionaires is gaining traction in New York City, Washington State and California. Correspondent Rich Johnson checks the status of all three efforts which has drawn the support of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Trump Visits Georgia President Trump made a trip to Georgia on Thursday and touched on unproven claims of voter fraud linked to that state. Ambulance Crashes Into DHS Office State and federal authorities are investigating after a person allegedly stole an ambulance, loaded up staged gas cans and plowed the emergency vehicle into a Department of Homeland Security office in Idaho. Trade Gap Widens President Trump says the tariffs he enacted have brought in much needed revenue, and it was also supposed to narrow America's already wide trade deficit. Lisa Dwyer reports the trade gap for 2025 has instead reached a record high. Finally In the midst of the horror of a mass shooting this week by a transgender man at a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, came heroic efforts by people in the crowd who subdued the gunman before others could be shot or killed. One man is being called a hero for stopping that gunman. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.King Charles said the "law must take its course" in response to Andrew's arrest, and that the police has his ‘full and wholehearted support and co-operation'. Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all wrongdoing arising from his relationship with the US financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Also in the programme: There are sgns in Gaza that Hamas is tightening its grip on the territory; South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for insurrectionl and why the fantasy epic Game of Thrones is inspiring a Shakespearean theatre company.(Photo shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Westminster Cathedral, central London on.16 September 2025. Credit: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested, as the fallout from his connection to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies. President Donald Trump presided over the inaugural meeting of his new Board of Peace. Despite diplomatic talks earlier this week, the US could move to strike Iran soon. We'll tell you how a federal policy regarding the detention of refugees in the US has changed. Plus, a former president was sentenced to life in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's National Days. Jonathan Savage on the arrest of Prince Andrew and a statement by King Charles. List of British Royal infractions. The economy is beginning to turn around. Happy Birthday to the world's oldest manatee. Rory O'Neill on the numbers say the economy is booming. Some people say they are not feeling it.
Phil is very much occupied by Australia this week. He starts by sharing his thoughts on a recent boycott of an important Writer's Festival in Adelaide because of a row about open support for Hamas and its murderous actions on 7/10. The boycott was by mostly left-of-centre wing writers and broadcasters, some of whom Phil has worked with and knows well. He doesn't think they were right!Then - in the week that Prince Andrew finally leaves Royal Lodge - Phil turns to the state of the British royal family's relationships with Australia, in the company of lawyer, broadcaster and long-term royal observer Caroline Di Russo.From the rise and fall of republicanism through Australia's love affair with Diana Princess of Wales and then its (brief!) embrace of Prince Harry in his ‘Larkin Prince' phase, this is a fascinating convo (as they would say in Australia) about royalty, politics and culture down under. There's information and extracts from Phil's new book here...https://sites.google.com/view/1945thereckoning/homeYou can order his book on Amazon UK and Amazon Australia, India and NZ - and it is available all around the world as an e-book and an audio book..https://www.amazon.co.uk/1945-Reckoning-Empire-Struggle-World/dp/139971449X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=#*We now have a Thank You button (next to the 'three dots') for small donations that help support our work*Looking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help...https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalMongers*** If you enjoy our work please consider clicking the YouTube subscribe button, even if you listen to us on an audio app. It will help our brand to grow and our content to reach new ears.THE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on YouTube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastThe Scandal Mongers...https://x.com/mongerspodcastPhil Craig...https://x.com/philmcraigYou can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading)Show Produced By Podcast World Soho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can you imagine finding out the entire story of your father being a POW in Singapore? Adrian Stroud's father (British) Corporal Kenneth Stroud with the British Royal Air Force captured and held in a prison camp for 3 1/2 years. Years of terror, starvation, beatings, watching men be murdered, digging their graves and so many other heart wrenching events.Adrian was able to sit for weeks with his father to hear his story and write a book of the events that his Dad had kept in a diary for many years. This story is a powerful reflection on war and evil in the world. His book is called:"Prisoner of War Number 2378"Kenneth lived until he was 96, and lived he did. He was still had his mind and was able to live his life to the fullest. Because God gave him more time to be here.Support the show
Britain's royal family embarrassed again as the latest batch of Epstein files raises new questions for the King's brother Andrew.
Some real serious news. The murder of Rob Reiner and his wife. And, lots of showbiz to talk about too! We talk Taylor Swift's new docuseries. The conspiracy theories Candace Owens is spewing about Charlie Kirk. The latest with Meghan Markle and her father. Tate McRae addresses her Morgan Wallen controversy. And more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It snowed yesterday! The Starbucks by our station was surrounded by nine fire trucks this morning. Joey had a rough day yesterday – nothing was going in his favor! Things older people do on their phones that give Gen Z’ers the ick. Ho Ho Ho! If the person we call answers the phone with “ho ho ho,’ they get tickets to Dollywood! Hot Tea: Kim Kardashians is mad at psychics because she didn’t pass the bar exam. Sources say that Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are back together! A woman is suing a cereal company over a missing serving in her cereal box. We are going to be in the Veteran’s Day parade! Veteran’s Day shoutouts Lucky 7 A woman is charging couples thousands of dollars to help them name their babies. Joey and Nancy offer to name babies for free. The British Royals are concerned about getting 12 year old Prince George a phone. Joey wonders how long he can wait to get phones for his kids. What Makes You Special! I’m the Viral UTK Social Media Professor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It snowed yesterday! The Starbucks by our station was surrounded by nine fire trucks this morning. Joey had a rough day yesterday – nothing was going in his favor! Things older people do on their phones that give Gen Z’ers the ick. Ho Ho Ho! If the person we call answers the phone with “ho ho ho,’ they get tickets to Dollywood! Hot Tea: Kim Kardashians is mad at psychics because she didn’t pass the bar exam. Sources say that Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are back together! A woman is suing a cereal company over a missing serving in her cereal box. We are going to be in the Veteran’s Day parade! Veteran’s Day shoutouts Lucky 7 A woman is charging couples thousands of dollars to help them name their babies. Joey and Nancy offer to name babies for free. The British Royals are concerned about getting 12 year old Prince George a phone. Joey wonders how long he can wait to get phones for his kids. What Makes You Special! I’m the Viral UTK Social Media Professor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Much of the scandal surrounding the now former Prince Andrew has been seen as being unprecedented, but this is far from the first public scandal the British Royal family has faced.Just over a century ago, Irish woman Nellie Clifden was a central character in a controversy that almost toppled the Monarchy…Those events inspired Andrew O'Connor's 2018 novel ‘By Royal Appointment', and he joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.
On October 30th, 2025, Buckingham palace announced that King Charles III had begun a formal process to remove his brother Andrew's style, titles, and honours. Find out what that means and learn about other royals from history who lost their titles. Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Allegro by Emmit Fenn #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The British Royal family are making international headlines again today-after King Charles stripped his brother Andrew of his princely titles and decided to evict him from Royal Lodge. RTE's London Correspondent Tommy Meskill has more.
Three generations of Royals have brutally frozen out their own siblings - Elizabeth, William and now Charles, who’s buckled to pressure from the Prince and Princess of Wales to strip Prince Andrew of his title.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buckingham Palace says Britain's King Charles is stripping his younger brother, Andrew of his ‘prince' title, amid continuing controversy over his links to the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. It means he will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The British Royal family has faced growing scrutiny over Andrew's titles and living arrangements. Buckingham Palace described the action as necessary. But it noted that Andrew continues to deny allegations against him. Also in the programme: As President Trump says he's ordered new nuclear weapons tests - the body responsible for monitoring them says that would be 'harmful' and 'destabilising'- so what's behind his announcement? And 'killer sponges', and zombie worms discovered in the Southern Ocean. (Photo: Handout photo issued by the US Department of Justice (left-right) Prince Andrew, now to be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, Virginia Giuffre the prominent accuser of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein)
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a historic step for the Catholic church and the Church of England as the King and Pope pray together at the Vatican.
On Tuesday, almost six months after she took her own life, the posthumous memoir of Virginia Giuffre went on sale. ‘Nobody's Girl', which was completed by Giuffre before her death, details how she feared she might “die a sex slave” at the hands of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Giuffre also says she was made to have sex with Prince Andrew on three occasions.Prince Andrew, who has always denied any wrongdoing, and who reached a financial settlement with Giuffre in 2022, announced last week he would voluntarily no longer use his titles, including the Duke of York. He said he had made the decision following a discussion with King Charles, his family, and in consultation with Prince William.Meanwhile, MPs in Britain moved on Tuesday to lodge a parliamentary motion to strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom, with pressure also mounting on the British government to address the prince's luxury residence in Windsor. It was recently revealed the King's younger brother has not paid rent on the Royal Lodge for more than two decades.The House of Commons, which is not permitted to discuss issues that reflect badly on Britain's royal family, has maintained an uneasy silence as the Prince Andrew scandal continues to grow legs.Why are UK politicians not allowed to debate Royal scandals, or any issues that reflect badly on Royals, in Westminster? And is that about to change?Irish Times London correspondent Mark Paul discusses the latest revelations from Giuffre's memoir and examines the steps needed for Westminster to take stronger action against the disgraced prince.Presented by Sorcha Pollak, produced by Suzanne Brennan and Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Burrell – former servant of the British Royal household and personal butler to Diana, Princess of Wales – joins Camilla and Tim in the Daily T studio to discuss his revealing new book The Royal Insider.Burrell spent over a decade serving Queen Elizabeth II before working for King Charles III and Diana at Highgrove. He opens up about life behind palace walls, including extraordinary private moments with the late Queen and the Princess. He recalls the Queen's candid private moments, alleged details about her health, and a furious confrontation with Charles over lying to Diana. He also shares what really happened on the night his beloved Diana died and how the monarch helped him avoid prison.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We start off with an update on the 3I/Atlas object in space as it just made its way past Mars, as well as discuss a potentially new object that may hit Earth in the year 2032! We then take a few minutes to talk about Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau publicly dating. Speaking of celebs, the new AI actor Tilly Norwood has Hollywood enraged as the AI intity is being sought after by talent agencies. Sticking on the topic of technology, Elon's new kung fu robot that he brought to the premier of the new Tron movie might have a few more applications than he has been alluding to. Denmark grounds ALL drones, both military and civilian, as it preps for an EU summit in Copenhagen to discuss Russian air space breaches. Speaking of adversarial air movements, China sent fighter jets to run "constructive kills" on British Royal ships near Taiwan, as a way to train for what many belive will be an attack coming soon. The Saudi royal family just purchased EA gaming company, which may lead to a whole new wave of games to come from the company very soon! We just recieved word that there MAY finally be a ceasefire agreement in Isreal, which then leads us into a history debate about this region and the tactics of the past. Speaking of weapons and tactics, Lockheed Martin just secured new contracts for 296 more F35s to be built. There seems to be some contraversy in the WNBA about the pay the atheletes are recieving, and the cheif of the organization's comments are not pretty. Comey plead not guilty to the purgery charges, while 9 Republicans names are being brought up because their phone records were subpoenaed in relation to Jan 6! We then shift over to the government shut down conversation, and why Trump says he doesn't want to back pay federal employees. Florida man was responsible for the Palisade fires... I honestly didn't see that coming. We finish by discussing the possibilities of Trump invoking the insurection act, and what is really going on within the big cities of America. To join in on the conversation next Wednesday ight at 9 pm cst, come to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.
In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor discussed: WMAL GUEST: JAMES GAGLIANO (Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund Board Member & Retired Supervisory Special Agent) on Kash Patel's Senate Hearing WASHINGTON EXAMINER: House GOP-Led DOGE Panel Under MTG Examines Geoengineering, Weather Control WMAL GUEST: BYRON YORK (Chief Political Correspondent, Washington Examiner) on Migrant Crime and the Dallas Beheading BBC: Trump Arrives in Windsor to Meet Royals on State Visit Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turning Point USA elects Charlie Kirk's widow Erika to be their new CEO and chair. And Utah Valley University re-opens after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on campus last week — with an increased presence of law enforcement on patrol.The late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live has been taken off the air indefinitely. ABC made the announcement yesterday, following sharp backlash over Kimmel's controversial remarks about the assassination of "Turning Point" founder Charlie Kirk.Wrapping up his state visit to the UK today, President Trump bid farewell to the British Royal family and met Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a day of business. The two leaders signed a tech deal worth billions of dollars. The president also made a major announcement about Antifa.
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest news about the British Royal family.
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Windsor became the official surname of the British Royal family on 17th July 1917, when King George V issued a proclamation declaring that “The Name of Windsor is to be borne by His Royal House and Family and Relinquishing the Use of All German Titles and Dignities.” The decision to change the family name came amid strong anti-German feeling following air raids over London, and in particular the bombing of a school in the East End by Gotha bombers - by coincidence, the same name as the royal family. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly discover who was responsible for picking ‘Windsor' as the family's new name; uncover the Royal Albert Hall's flawed response to the onset of World War One; and reveal the REAL Royal surname… Further Reading: • ‘British royal family change their name to Windsor' (The Guardian, 1917): https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/from-the-archive-blog/2017/jul/17/british-royal-family-windsor-name-change-1917 • ‘Jeremy Paxman: A hundred years of Windsors but still the Queen is partly German (FT, 2017): https://www.ft.com/content/b80a9dde-f1f0-11e6-95ee-f14e55513608 • ‘'The British Royal Family Needed to Seem Less German During WWI' (Smithsonian Channel, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZaOlJajows This episode originally aired in 2023 Love the show? Support us! Join
Todays guest is certainly different and unlike anyone I've spoken with so far, todays guest, although having a long and successful career putting bad people behind bars, one in which we will discuss, would round out his career in the public service protecting the most famous family in the world, The British Royal family.Simon Morgan spent over 6 years as a close protection office charged with ensuring the safety and lives of William and Harry, the late Queen and her husband prince Phillip and of course the then prince of Wales, now, King Charles.One Minute Remaining LIVE in Melbourne get your tix now Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Todays guest is certainly different and unlike anyone I've spoken with so far, todays guest, although having a long and successful career putting bad people behind bars, one in which we will discuss, would round out his career in the public service protecting the most famous family in the world, The British Royal family.Simon Morgan spent over 6 years as a close protection office charged with ensuring the safety and lives of William and Harry, the late Queen and her husband prince Phillip and of course the then prince of Wales, now, King Charles.One Minute Remaining LIVE in Melbourne get your tix now Join the One Minute Remaining Jury via Appl + HERE and get OMR early and ad free for as little as $1.69 a week!Become a Jury member on Patreon and find us on Facebook here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode counts down the 13 most explosive, romantic, and scandalous encounters between America and the British royal family. Highlights include Princess Diana's final American mission in 1997, Michelle Obama's break in royal protocol in 2009, and iconic moments like Diana dancing with John Travolta at the White House in 1985. The episode also covers historical events such as Queen Elizabeth sending a scone recipe to President Eisenhower in 1959, the awkward interactions between Nixon and the Queen, and Reagan's horseback rides with the monarch. It delves into major moments like King Edward VIII's abdication for Wallis Simpson in 1936, Meghan and Harry's 2020 exit from royal duties, and culminates with the #1 item (no spoilers here).Get ready for our new series Crown and Controversy coming July 13th. Follow now. The full Season 1 is available now for premium subscribers. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Tim, Phil, & Elaad are joined by Sean Fitzgerald to discuss James O'Keefe dropping bombshell Epstein story exposing the Royal Family, father of Epstein victim saying his daughter didn't kill herself, Trump AG says she has thousands of videos of Epstein's crimes, and GoFundMe taking down fundraiser for father accused of killing random cop after his son died. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Elad @ElaadEliahu (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Sean Fitzgerald @IamSean90 (X)
This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared dives headfirst into the latest Page Six buzz, unpacking the drama swirling around Lisa Rinna's big career moves, Brad Pitt's love life making headlines yet again-- he's finally divorced! , and the never-ending intrigue of the British Royals. From shady Hollywood antics to royal scandals, Jared's got takes hotter than the tea Meghan spilled!But the gossip doesn't stop there. Jared also shares his personal struggles with a hotel stay gone wrong—think weird smells, loud neighbors, and a concierge who couldn't care less. Just when things are getting good, an unexpected phone call interrupts the pod, leading to a moment of real-time hilarity.