Podcasts about British royal family

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...

How did Taylor Swift become connected to the British Royal Family? In this special Palace Intrigue explainer, we trace the full story of Taylor Swift's relationship with Prince William and the Wales family. From the famous 2013 Kensington Palace charity gala where William joined Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi on stage, to the viral Eras Tour backstage photo with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, we explore every major royal-Taylor Swift moment. We also examine why Princess Charlotte is one of Taylor's biggest royal fans, William's comments about a possible Taylor Swift wedding invitation, the cultural impact of the Eras Tour, and why the relationship between the world's biggest pop star and the future King of the United Kingdom continues to fascinate audiences around the world.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.

60 Minutes staff and new boss clash, Meghan Markle expert Mark Dolan joins us, Kristin Cavallari victimized by nude move, Pride Month, Erika Kirk's dating life, Black Crowes v. USA chants, J-Lo insists her new movie won't suck, and The Orgy Dome launches a GoFundMe. MMA Fighter Sean Strickland vs Dylan Mulvaney. This again? Erika Kirk was allegedly drunk and all over some dude at a bar, but she denies the report and says she'll never date again. Bret Michaels can't win as he's now catching crap for canceling the Freedom 250 Concert. MARK DOLAN IS HERE! We go deep on Meghan Markle, her narcissism, her failures, and how she's tainted the British Royal Family. Jill Biden has been ALL OVER the place trying to do damage control about her new book. Everything J Lo touches turns to crap...Including this new movie with Brett Goldstein. Some people are saying they're dating, but don't dare ask her about it. The Black Crowes are making news again. Some people in Tampa are no longer Black Crowes fans. Chet Hanks is a douche, but he's oddly likeable. Brad Pitt was recently in France doing some cool things. But back home, Maddox is still hating his dad. Karmelo Anthony, the alleged murderer, not the basketball player, is still getting donations in his Give Send Go. Marc's favorite new GoFundMe is for the Orgy Dome at Burning Man. Stuttering John is back online! 60 Minutes is under fire as Scott Pelley dresses down the new boss in a private meeting. Brad Galli was on ML's Soul of Detroit today. Give it a listen. Jason Carr is still out there getting free food. Kristin Cavallari was a victim of the nude move. Who was it? Marlon Jackson took a huge spill on stage. Kelsey Grammer was not around for comment. We might have some merch left. Click here to check what's available. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

A tumultuous marriage between an Egyptian “prince” and a French courtesan with ties to the British Royal Family ends in murder at The Savoy in 1920's London.Sources:1. Rose, Andrew. The Woman Before Wallis. Picador, 2013.2. Lady Killers. 1980.3. Leake, Natasha. “How a Beguiling French Courtesan Captured the Heart of a Young British Prince, in a Love Affair That Scandalised the Royal Family | Tatler.” Tatler, Tatler, 4 Jan. 2023, https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-harrys-memoir-love-affair-edward-viii-and-french-courtesan.4. A History of Royal Scandals. 2023.5. “King Edward VIII - Historic UK.” Historic UK, https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/King-Edward-VIII/. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.6. Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107069659/marie_marguerite-fahmy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.7. Irish Weekly Independent, 15 Sept. 1923.8. Evening Standard, 28 Mar. 1958.This Week's Episode Brought To You By:Progressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/ Honeylove - Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at honeylove.com/lovemurderShopify - $1 per month trial - http://shopify.com/lovemurderHomeServe – Home repair protection plans starting at $4.99/month. Learn more at homeserve.comFirst Day - Organic multivitamin gummies. Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code Lovemurder at FirstDay.comFirstleaf - 50% off your first wine box plus free shipping for an entire year -- tryfirstleaf.com/lovemurderTumble - Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/LovemurderFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the untold story of how the British Royal Family transformed from total bankruptcy in 1760 to a multibillion-pound empire today In this explosive interview, former MP and investigative author Norman Baker reveals the dark side of Royal finances, from Prince Andrew's "treasonous" connections to Jeffrey Epstein to the secret legislative powers used to protect the family's wealth. SPONSORS: Go to https://boncharge.com  and use code HERETICS to save 15%. Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark  Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  We dive deep into the "slush funds" of the Duchies, the staggering tax exemptions that only apply to the King, and why the "Spider Letters" changed British law forever. Is the monarchy on borrowed time? - The Book: Pick up Norman Baker's "Royal Mint, National Debt" at your local bookstore or here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Royal-Mint-National-Debt-Things/dp/1785909924  - Follow Norman on Substack: https://substack.com/@normanbaker2  Subscribe for more heretical deep-dives. #PrinceAndrew #RoyalFamily #JeffreyEpstein #AndrewGold #Heretics #Monarchy #UKPolitics #RoyalScandal #NormanBaker  Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 00:00 How the Royals went from Bankrupt to Billionaires 01:10 The Treason Allegations against Prince Andrew 04:15 Did Andrew pass sensitive info to Jeffrey Epstein? 07:30 Why the big Royal scandal is actually finance 10:45 The Secrecy Loophole: Why you can't FOI the King 13:20 The £3 Million Kazak Deal that turned deadly 15:40 Is the Monarchy Doomed? (Norman Baker's Take) 19:50 Prince William's 150-Acre "Illegal" Fence 22:45 The bizarre anti-Catholic law the King must read 26:30 The 1760 Deal that still funnels your money 29:15 "Royal Slush Funds": The truth about the Duchies 32:10 Why the King pays zero inheritance tax 34:50 "The tree that doesn't bend will break" 43:02 Will Prince Andrew actually go to prison? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler: it's not China. Matt Ehret traces North America's drug crisis from the British Empire's original opium wars through the CIA's Air America heroin pipeline, Afghan poppy fields guarded by Western troops, and the Sackler family's OxyContin empire. He shows how Afghan opium production exploded the moment US forces arrived in 2001 and collapsed again the moment the Taliban returned in 2023, a fact the Pentagon's trillion-dollar budget apparently could not replicate. He also names the actual players fueling today's fentanyl crisis: Khalistani organized crime networks in British Columbia, money-laundering banks including TD Bank and a bank belonging to the British Royal Family, and a pharmaceutical company that paid a fine smaller than its profits. If China were really running a reverse opium war, they're doing a terrible job. Everyone else in this story seems far more competent.

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Why did the CPS ignore the evidence at Sandringham? In this explosive investigation, Andrew Gold and Lauren "The Insider" (www.youtube.com/@Laurentheinsider  - subscribe!) delve into one of the most chilling and overlooked scandals involving the British Royal Family. In 2012, the body of 17-year-old Alyssa Dmitrijeva was discovered on royal grounds—just a stone's throw from where Jeffrey Epstein's "Lolita Express" allegedly landed. Why was the investigation silenced, and what is the connection to Prince Andrew, Ghislaine Maxwell, and a green Lexus that vanished from police records? Is this state corruption on a global level from a royal cabal? SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark  Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  We explore the "deep rot" within the establishment, from suspicious shooting parties at Sandringham to the role of the Crown Prosecution Service under Keir Starmer. This isn't just a conspiracy theory; it's a methodical look at the evidence, the missing flight logs, and the witnesses who were warned to "back off." Subscribe to Heretics as we peel back the layers of the establishment. #PrinceAndrew #JeffreyEpstein #RoyalScandal #Sandringham #TrueCrime #InvestigativeJournalism #CoverUp #Documentary #Heretics #AndrewGold #Latvia #Establishment #EstablishmentSecrets #JusticeForAlyssa Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 0:00 - The Case They Wanted Forgotten 1:51 - 60 Hours in the Epstein Files 3:45 - Sandringham's Darkest Secret 5:10 - The "Lolita Express" Landing Site 7:05 - A Timeline of a Cover-Up 9:00 - Evidence Erased: The Green Lexus 10:45 - Keir Starmer and the CPS Mystery 13:10 - Why Sources Are Terrified 16:15 - Where was Prince Andrew? 18:45 - Codename: "Fishing Farms" 21:30 - Smearing a 17-Year-Old Victim 25:55 - The Impossible Security Breach 28:50 - Burner Phones & Warning Signs 33:10 - What the King Was Told 38:40 - No Pass Required: Ghislaine Maxwell 42:15 - Reopening the Case: What Happens Next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has happened before, the United States and Great Britain are not in full agreement over a military conflict, and the British Royal Family intervenes diplomatically. This week had another historic visit by the British Monarchy, as King Charles delivered a speech before Congress that had a focus on how important the decades long alliance between the two countries has helped the world. The visit also comes at a time that relations between the U.S. and U.K. have devolved since the conflict with Iran started. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Shannon Felton-Spence, the Director of Global Communications and Strategy at the Harvard Belfer Center, who explains how unique of a diplomatic tool the United Kingdom has in the British Royal Family. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiscretion of Mr. Edwards is a 1946 radio play from The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The plot unfolds with Holmes and Dr. Watson visiting a Paris circus where their client, Mr. Edwards (a disguised royal), is involved with bareback rider Giselle; Giselle is later found strangled, leading to the identification of a jealous animal trainer as the murderer.Plot DetailsThe story begins with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson at the ringside of "the Circ Royale" in Paris, awaiting a meeting with their distinguished client, Mr. Edwards. It's soon revealed that Mr. Edwards is, in fact, a member of the British Royal Family traveling incognito, whose "indiscretion" lies in his serious involvement with Madame Giselle, a beautiful bareback rider at the circus.The Foreign Office is deeply concerned about this affair and has entrusted Holmes with the delicate mission of protecting Mr. Edwards and subtly ending his relationship with Giselle. To achieve this, Holmes orchestrates a plan to expose Giselle's true mercenary nature by having another English gentleman woo her with promises of greater wealth. This plan takes a dark turn when Giselle is found strangled in her dressing room.Holmes's investigation uncovers that Giselle had multiple entanglements, including with Alfiero, an animal trainer who was deeply in love with her. The clues lead Holmes to deduce that Alfiero, driven by jealousy and rage over Giselle's various relationships and her dismissiveness towards him, was her murderer. The case concludes with the arrest of the animal trainer.Broadcast Information"The Indiscretion of Mr. Edwards" was the 23rd episode of season 6 of The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes radio series. It was first aired on WOR-MBS (the Mutual Network) on February 4, 1946. While the user's query mentioned February 24, 1946, multiple sources confirm the broadcast date as February 4, 1946. The episode starred Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson.Although an original radio play, the story is considered to be inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Three Students."

It has happened before, the United States and Great Britain are not in full agreement over a military conflict, and the British Royal Family intervenes diplomatically. This week had another historic visit by the British Monarchy, as King Charles delivered a speech before Congress that had a focus on how important the decades long alliance between the two countries has helped the world. The visit also comes at a time that relations between the U.S. and U.K. have devolved since the conflict with Iran started. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Shannon Felton-Spence, the Director of Global Communications and Strategy at the Harvard Belfer Center, who explains how unique of a diplomatic tool the United Kingdom has in the British Royal Family. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has happened before, the United States and Great Britain are not in full agreement over a military conflict, and the British Royal Family intervenes diplomatically. This week had another historic visit by the British Monarchy, as King Charles delivered a speech before Congress that had a focus on how important the decades long alliance between the two countries has helped the world. The visit also comes at a time that relations between the U.S. and U.K. have devolved since the conflict with Iran started. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Shannon Felton-Spence, the Director of Global Communications and Strategy at the Harvard Belfer Center, who explains how unique of a diplomatic tool the United Kingdom has in the British Royal Family. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' 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.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are heading to Washington — but is this the most  politically charged royal state visit in modern history?With the UK-US "Special Relationship" under unprecedented strain, a gunman at a White House dinner, the Falklands sovereignty row reigniting, and Donald Trump at his most unpredictable — what can Britain's greatest diplomat actually achieve?In this exclusive interview, Dan Harris — former White House and Capitol Hill insider, now host of the Global Affairs Podcast  @OverHereOverThere    — gives the unfiltered American perspective on King Charles's high-stakes visit to Trump's Washington.

There is no going back. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's past is officially coming back to haunt them as Tom Bower released his explosive new book, Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family. Since 2018, it's been a turbulent ride for the British Royal Family, the Markles, and the Sussexes themselves. Following his #1 bestseller Revenge, Bower is back to chronicle the latest controversies and divisiveness—and as usual, he isn't giving anyone a free pass.   Catch up on all of my videos on Pricilla Presley and all of my book reads from the chapters of "Child Bride" HERE- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyIMNnG5yA189db0kXDep0aA6ARD5ZCt7 Enjoying my book reads? Love my story telling and commentary? Love OLD Hollywood? Get ready to get lost in another great series (and a wonderful break from the relentless and depressing modern headlines) - Meet Errol Flynn! The most fascinating movie star you likely know NOTHING about! Errol Flynn was one of the most influential movie stars of the 1930s-1950s. He was a handsome, adventurous yet tragic dare devil of a man who went on to become one of the kings of the golden age of Hollywood. Enter into his world - a cautionary tale of love, lust, sin, adventure and tragedy! Find them on this podcast here on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Love the show? Leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts!) and SHARE this episode!   Want to WATCH my episodes? The clips and pictures add to the fun!- Go to my YouTube Channel and subscribe -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FsXn-xhr4mYIAK0569BBw   I have a channel membership over there if you'd like to support me! Simply click on the "join" button underneath my YT videos - thanks.   Can't join but want to support my podcast? Help keep me caffeinated and fill my tip jar here - https://buymeacoffee.com/jenniferc    Other stuff  I've been a licensed esthetician and a makeup artist for over two decades - Want to see a list of all of my favorite beauty product recommendations? Everything I love, use, and wear all the time - CLICK HERE - https://shopmy.us/jenniferc/shelves   BUY MY ONLINE SKINCARE GUIDES HERE-  https://jenniferchristopherson.com     In Christ, Xo Jennifer    Disclaimer- This video/podcast episode is under Fair Use: Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended. All Opinions are my own and within my right to express under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution    

Jeff Ross jokes about the British royal family in his Netflix special, "Take A Banana For The Ride".

In this episode of Chaos Culture Radio, we tackle the biggest royal headline of the decade: the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Once a senior member of the British Royal Family, he now finds himself at the center of a criminal investigation into misconduct in public office over his historical ties to the Jeffrey Epstein network. We're breaking down the chaos, including:The Arrest: Details on the Thames Valley Police operation at Sandringham and the 11 hours Andrew spent in custody.The Evidence: What was found in the newly released "Epstein Files" that triggered this unprecedented law enforcement action?The King's Stance: Why King Charles III's "law must take its course" statement is being called the final nail in the coffin for Andrew's public life.The Legal Stakes: Explaining the specific charge of "Misconduct in Public Office" and why this isn't just a civil matter anymore.Global Reaction: From the streets of London to the halls of power in Washington, how the world is reacting to the "King of Scandal."Note: As of March 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation and maintains his innocence. We will continue to follow this story as court dates are announced.

It's been a week that began in silence in Independence Square, where European leaders laid flowers for Ukraine's war dead — even as the fighting grinds on in the east, across vast drone-dominated front lines in territory Russia now claims as its own.

Palace Intrigue is a daily podcast covering the British Royal Family, including King Charles the Third, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan MarkleFrom Prince Andrew's latest controversies and the fallout shaking the royal institution, to Prince William's expanding role as he quietly prepares for the throne, we cover every turn in the Windsor storyline — including the continuing turbulence surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, whose lives outside the palace remain a source of fascination and tension. We also track King Charles' health and its impact on the crown, as well as Princess Kate Middleton's recovery and what it means for the family's public image.It's a monarchy in transition — one navigating legacy, loyalty, and relentless media scrutiny. Think of it as The Crown: Season 17 — only this time, it's happening in real life.Follow now for daily episodes filled with royal news, inside analysis, and the real stories behind the palace walls.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 StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

After talking about his history working for Scotland Yard and the British Royal Family, including the former Prince Andrew, Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, answers listeners' questions regarding their dogs behavior, including digging in the yard, dogs not getting along, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After talking about his history working for Scotland Yard and the British Royal Family, including the former Prince Andrew, Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, answers listeners' questions regarding their dogs behavior, including digging in the yard, dogs not getting along, and more.

Legal cases against Lord Mandelson and former Prince Andrew are in the works as officials tread carefully to avoid prejudicing the proceedings. The UK Government is hoping to release files on why former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were appointed to their high-profile roles despite ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Royal Correspondent Robert Hardman told Mike Hosking because of the ongoing legal case, no one wants to prejudice it. He says generally the view is, regardless of the outcome of the legal process, Andrew has behaved so appallingly they don't want him anywhere near the throne. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk a lot of Top Model and Eric Dane drama! Hilary Duff finally speaks about the Hollywood mom group drama! Plus, her new album! Snooki's sad cancer reveal. Perez has no empathy for Shia LaBeouf! The British Royal Family's Epstein problem!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to "The Other Side of Midnight," your ultimate destination for unfiltered rants, deep-state takedowns, and midnight mysteries. Hosted by Lionel, this episode embraces "Ventilation Friday" to unleash a furious, freewheeling purge of pain against the global elite. We are diving headfirst into the "Epstein enema"—the explosive, system-unclogging scandal exposing the darkest, most depraved secrets of the world's most powerful people. Expect jaw-dropping rants on the British Royal Family's bizarre behavior, from Prince Andrew's manic teddy bear fetishes and room-temperature hotel hookers to King Charles demanding his shoelaces be ironed. Plus, we're tackling the vindication of Pizzagate, the shady disappearance of key witnesses like Virginia Giuffre, and a massive thank-you to President Trump for finally validating the existence of UFOs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive headfirst into the world's darkest secrets, wildest conspiracy theories, and bizarre elite scandals. From the system-unclogging "Epstein enema" and the British Royal Family's strange fetishes, to presidential UFO disclosures, deep-state takedowns, and the mysterious demise of Marilyn Monroe, no taboo is off-limits. Grab your pitchforks and join our freewheeling, unpredictable call-in sessions as we expose the dark underbelly of society and question everything the mainstream media gatekeepers tell you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a week that saw Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on his 66th birthday, facing charges of misconduct for sharing confidential material with Jeffrey Epstein – deepening the crisis for the monarchy.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - has now been released under investigation, after he was arrested on Thursday (on his birthday!) on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police are looking into allegations that the former prince shared official documents with the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police have been searching his properties, but this arrest is not related to any sexual offences and Andrew has always denied all wrongdoing. It's still a significant moment, as the first time in modern history that a senior member of the British Royal Family has been arrested. His brother, King Charles, has said in a statement, “the law must take its course”.In this episode, we explain what Andrew is being investigated for, what it might mean for the future of the British Royal Family - and the effect it could have on the ongoing calls for accountability for people with links to Epstein.We also have two past episodes you might want to listen to. One where we explain why why Andrew was stripped of his title: The Andrew Formerly Known as Prince https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct73mj And another all about the final drop of the Epstein files: Who and what are in the Epstein files https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct73y0Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: Emily Horler and Chelsea Coates Editor: Verity Wilde

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)

In a week where global headlines have been dominated daily by the fallout from what the Trump administration calls the "final release" of Epstein files, we bring you a special edition of The World This Week focusing on the consequences for those associated with the late sex offender.

Prince Andrew's future within the British Royal Family appears increasingly constrained due to his tarnished reputation and strained familial relationships. His association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the subsequent settlement of a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre have led to his withdrawal from public duties and the stripping of his military titles and royal patronages. Despite these measures, Andrew has resisted efforts to relocate from the 30-room Royal Lodge, a property requiring extensive and costly maintenance. King Charles III has reportedly cut Andrew's annual allowance and security funding, leading the Duke to secure a mysterious £3 million lifeline to maintain his residence, raising concerns about the source of these funds and the propriety of his associations.Public opinion remains largely unfavorable toward Prince Andrew, with many viewing his attempts to retain royal privileges as emblematic of entitlement and a lack of accountability. His refusal to vacate the Royal Lodge, despite financial pressures and the property's deteriorating condition, has been criticized as a display of arrogance and detachment from public sentiment. Experts suggest that Andrew's chances of returning to public life are negligible, advising that he should focus on leading a quiet, private existence to avoid further damaging the monarchy's reputation.   The ongoing tensions within the royal family, particularly between Andrew and King Charles, underscore the complexities of managing personal relationships alongside public responsibilities and the imperative to uphold the integrity of the institution.(commercial at 7:45)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:What does the future hold for Prince Andrew - with disgraced royal entrenched at Royal Lodge | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Prince Andrew's future within the British Royal Family appears increasingly constrained due to his tarnished reputation and strained familial relationships. His association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the subsequent settlement of a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre have led to his withdrawal from public duties and the stripping of his military titles and royal patronages. Despite these measures, Andrew has resisted efforts to relocate from the 30-room Royal Lodge, a property requiring extensive and costly maintenance. King Charles III has reportedly cut Andrew's annual allowance and security funding, leading the Duke to secure a mysterious £3 million lifeline to maintain his residence, raising concerns about the source of these funds and the propriety of his associations.Public opinion remains largely unfavorable toward Prince Andrew, with many viewing his attempts to retain royal privileges as emblematic of entitlement and a lack of accountability. His refusal to vacate the Royal Lodge, despite financial pressures and the property's deteriorating condition, has been criticized as a display of arrogance and detachment from public sentiment. Experts suggest that Andrew's chances of returning to public life are negligible, advising that he should focus on leading a quiet, private existence to avoid further damaging the monarchy's reputation.   The ongoing tensions within the royal family, particularly between Andrew and King Charles, underscore the complexities of managing personal relationships alongside public responsibilities and the imperative to uphold the integrity of the institution.(commercial at 7:45)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:What does the future hold for Prince Andrew - with disgraced royal entrenched at Royal Lodge | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Step into the "Conspiratorium" with Lionel, where the "inertial bubble" of mainstream media goes to burst. This isn't just a talk show; it is a rollercoaster of "educated entertainment" that swings from the macabre to the hilarious. Lionel dissects the "institutionalized depravity" of the elite, from the Epstein files to the "genetic consequences of inbreeding" within the British Royal Family. We dismantle the "Grief Police" and their "automour" virtue signaling, debate the legal absurdity of the Luigi Mangione case, and ask the hard questions about Wuhan, Wikileaks, and "mad scientist" AI. From Prince Andrew's teddy bear collection to the possibility of actual vampires in high places, this is the reality check you didn't know you needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour of The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel dissects the phenomenon of "grief policing" and the performative nature of modern mourning, coining the term "automour" for social media virtue signaling. He launches a scorching critique of the British Royal Family, breaking down Prince Philip's Greek heritage, Prince Andrew's sadistic tendencies, and the genetic consequences of inbreeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If a man breaks up with a 30-something woman who wants a child, is he guilty of more than changing his mind? Inspired by a viral column from the weekend, we explain the phenomena of the ‘fertility vampire’. Also, you might have seen the disturbing photos of the man once known as Prince Andrew kneeling over a woman. They are just a few of the thousands and thousands of images released in this weekend’s drop from the Epstein Files. So what are they, what else is in there, and what might happen next? Are Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi “affair baiting” on the press tour for Wuthering Heights? And is that… okay? Plus, Kim Kardashian has finally told us exactly why Harry and Meghan wanted those pictures taken off their socials and Karl Stefanovic is cutting our grass. Jessie Stephens, Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright unpack all that and why an Outlouder has shattered Holly’s family dreams. Read Charlotte Ree's article here:He told me not to freeze my eggs. Then said he didn’t know if he wanted a baby with me SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen: It's Time To Burp Your House & The 3, 5, 7 Underwear Rule Listen: Celebrities Look Emaciated And I Don’t Know What To Say Listen: The New 'Wronged Wife' Divorce Playbook Listen: A Royal Summer Update Of Very Big Feelings Listen: The Productivity Hack Jessie Swears By & Rogue Habits We Can't (Won't) Quit Listen: "Hold On, I Just Need To Vent" Listen: Jessie's Twins Update & What We Really Did Over The Holidays Listen to The Spill: Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi’s Sexy PR Plan & Amanda Seyfried Just Ruined Her Oscar Campaign Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: The Epstein files are being released. Here are the most significant details so far. The one question everyone's asking about Andrew. Prince Harry said he misses the UK but can't take his children there. Buckingham Palace responded. In defence of historically inaccurate period dramas. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!What surname did the British Royal Family adopt in 1917?Which cable channel began as a spinoff from Nickelodeon's Nick at Night programming?Miss Baker and Miss Able were both pioneers in 1959, leading them to their inclusion at the Smithsonian Institute. Who are Miss Baker and Miss Able?Which cable channel began as a spinoff from Nickelodeon's Nick at Night programming?What is the chemical symbol for the element tin?By what name were Mesopotamian structures believed to be dwelling places for the gods known?Muammar Gaddafi was the leader of what country?The 'City of Temples' built in Cambodia listed as one of the modern Wonders of the World is best enjoyed while eating this red juicy fruit encased in a green variegated rind.What sub genre of rap was originally a pejorative used to describe a vocal style characterized by unclear or incoherent enunciation?What term did Rene Descartes coin to describe roots of a polynomial, distinguishing them from "imaginary" numbers?Who was king of England during the Gunpowder Plot, which took place on November 5, 1605?What two word term denoted a couple exclusively dating each other in the 1950s?Which 1981 arcade classic has the player dodging cars and moving across logs in a river?What are the names of Marge's sisters on The Simpsons?In what city does Rossini's barber named Figaro live?What is the plural for Mongoose?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

Aliia Roza is a former secret agent turned women's empowerment coach, public speaker, and influencer with over 1 million followers on Instagram who specialized in seduction and psychological manipulation to dismantle human and drug trafficking networks for the Russian government. Born in Karaganda, Kazakh SSR, in the former USSR to a distinguished Kazakh-Tatar military family, father Colonel Timerbulat Roza of the KGB 1st Chief Directorate (retired FSB general-lieutenant), mother Gulnara Roza daughter of Red Army Colonel Khasan Timerbulatov (Order of the Red Banner, Berlin 1945); she was rigorously trained under a state program for officers' children in martial arts and psychological conditioning, later graduating from Russia's Military Academy of Internal Affairs and earning a master's in fashion from London's Istituto Marangoni plus certification in human sexuality from Kinsey University. Selected for elite KGB-style training, Roza infiltrated criminal rings to rescue underage girls from sex trafficking; during one mission she was abducted and beaten by gang members but rescued by a target who had fallen in love with her, prompting her final operation, witness-protection status, defection from Russia, identity change, and relocation to Europe. Since 2018 an ambassador for London's Best Beginnings Charity (endorsed by the British Royal Family and personally introduced to Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III), Roza founded the Roza Club, organizing 30+ humanitarian events backed by Cartier, Rolls Royce, Damiani, Roberto Cavalli, and House of Garrard to aid underprivileged women and children in London and Paris. A 2017 Miss Asia International Beauty crowned by Sushmita Sen, she earned Forbes Woman Empowerment recognition at Cannes and Venice Film Festivals (2019, 2022) and speaks at the United Nations and World Changers Summit in Vatican City. She co-hosts the podcast To Die For with Neil Strauss, has signed with Topic Studios for a life documentary, and is writing a book exposing KGB spy techniques to help readers spot manipulation in relationships and daily life; her column “How to Dress Like a Spy” translates espionage confidence into practical fashion and self-empowerment advice for women. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code SRS at https://bruntworkwear.com/SRS #BRUNTpod Head to https://lumen.me/SRS for 15% off your purchase. Ready to upgrade your eyewear? Check them out at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide. Go to https://helixsleep.com/srs for 20% Off Sitewide Aliia Roza Links: Book Preorder - https://www.rozaclub.com/spybook IG - https://www.instagram.com/aliiaroza YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOlgX-RrnrBsbWpNhkGtd9w LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliia-roza-17710a39 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Peter Asher comes on to introduce one of his songs and an award he got from the British Royal Family

Many people latch onto the idea that Jeffrey Epstein was simply a Mossad asset, but that narrow framing ignores the vast, tangled reality of how he operated. Epstein absolutely interacted with Israeli intelligence at times, but he was far from a one-nation operative. The emails, correspondence, and contacts that have surfaced reveal a man functioning as a geopolitical free agent—someone who cultivated influence with the British Royal Family, served as a broker between Russia and Western power players, embedded himself in Wall Street and academia, and navigated U.S. political circles with ease. His value came from his ambiguity. He was a dealer of access, leverage, and kompromat who aligned himself with any faction—American, British, Russian, Israeli, or otherwise—that furthered his personal agenda. Viewing Epstein as a single-country asset grossly oversimplifies a transnational operation that spanned governments, intelligence networks, and private power structures.The fixation on Mossad serves as a distraction that conveniently shields the many other institutions and elites who benefitted from Epstein's activities. Reducing his network to a single foreign intelligence service allows U.S. political figures, European royalty, Wall Street executives, global banks, and academic power centers to slide out of the frame. It masks the deeper truth that Epstein was part of a multinational ecosystem of private influence that operated parallel to, and often above, governments. His power came from the kompromat he accumulated across continents, the secrets he mediated, and the access he controlled—making him dangerous not because he served one nation, but because he served himself. Simplifying him to a Mossad agent is not only inaccurate; it protects the sprawling network of global power players who enabled him and had every incentive to silence him before the full truth emerged.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Many people latch onto the idea that Jeffrey Epstein was simply a Mossad asset, but that narrow framing ignores the vast, tangled reality of how he operated. Epstein absolutely interacted with Israeli intelligence at times, but he was far from a one-nation operative. The emails, correspondence, and contacts that have surfaced reveal a man functioning as a geopolitical free agent—someone who cultivated influence with the British Royal Family, served as a broker between Russia and Western power players, embedded himself in Wall Street and academia, and navigated U.S. political circles with ease. His value came from his ambiguity. He was a dealer of access, leverage, and kompromat who aligned himself with any faction—American, British, Russian, Israeli, or otherwise—that furthered his personal agenda. Viewing Epstein as a single-country asset grossly oversimplifies a transnational operation that spanned governments, intelligence networks, and private power structures.The fixation on Mossad serves as a distraction that conveniently shields the many other institutions and elites who benefitted from Epstein's activities. Reducing his network to a single foreign intelligence service allows U.S. political figures, European royalty, Wall Street executives, global banks, and academic power centers to slide out of the frame. It masks the deeper truth that Epstein was part of a multinational ecosystem of private influence that operated parallel to, and often above, governments. His power came from the kompromat he accumulated across continents, the secrets he mediated, and the access he controlled—making him dangerous not because he served one nation, but because he served himself. Simplifying him to a Mossad agent is not only inaccurate; it protects the sprawling network of global power players who enabled him and had every incentive to silence him before the full truth emerged.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode, Tudor sits down with royal commentator Kinsey Schofield for a revealing deep dive into the ongoing drama inside the British Royal Family. They break down Meghan Markle’s controversial rise from Hollywood actress to Duchess of Sussex, the tension between Prince Harry and Prince William, and how royal titles continue to shape public perception. Tudor and Kinsey also examine Princess Diana’s lasting impact on her sons, the fallout from Prince Harry’s explosive memoir, and what these scandals mean for King Charles and the future of the monarchy. Packed with insider analysis, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the royal family’s evolving image, internal conflicts, and the challenges facing the Crown in a new media era. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.com Subscribe to Kinsey's YouTube Channel HERE Watch The Tudor Dixon Podcast on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The out‐of‐court settlement by Prince Andrew with Virginia Roberts Giuffre dealt the British Royal Family a profound reputational blow by cementing the appearance of guilt and evasion rather than innocence. By choosing to settle rather than fight the allegations in open court, Andrew shifted the narrative from “royal under duress” to “royal who pays to make problems go away.” That kind of optics corrodes public trust in an institution built on duty, integrity and impartial service. It also raised thorny questions about transparency—how much public or private money was used, and whether the monarchy was shielding its own, undermining the notion of equal scrutiny under the law.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Prince Andrew's future within the British Royal Family appears increasingly constrained due to his tarnished reputation and strained familial relationships. His association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the subsequent settlement of a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre have led to his withdrawal from public duties and the stripping of his military titles and royal patronages. Despite these measures, Andrew has resisted efforts to relocate from the 30-room Royal Lodge, a property requiring extensive and costly maintenance. King Charles III has reportedly cut Andrew's annual allowance and security funding, leading the Duke to secure a mysterious £3 million lifeline to maintain his residence, raising concerns about the source of these funds and the propriety of his associations.Public opinion remains largely unfavorable toward Prince Andrew, with many viewing his attempts to retain royal privileges as emblematic of entitlement and a lack of accountability. His refusal to vacate the Royal Lodge, despite financial pressures and the property's deteriorating condition, has been criticized as a display of arrogance and detachment from public sentiment. Experts suggest that Andrew's chances of returning to public life are negligible, advising that he should focus on leading a quiet, private existence to avoid further damaging the monarchy's reputation.   The ongoing tensions within the royal family, particularly between Andrew and King Charles, underscore the complexities of managing personal relationships alongside public responsibilities and the imperative to uphold the integrity of the institution.(commercial at 7:45)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:What does the future hold for Prince Andrew - with disgraced royal entrenched at Royal Lodge | Daily Mail Online

Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.

Prince Andrew's future within the British Royal Family appears increasingly constrained due to his tarnished reputation and strained familial relationships. His association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the subsequent settlement of a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre have led to his withdrawal from public duties and the stripping of his military titles and royal patronages. Despite these measures, Andrew has resisted efforts to relocate from the 30-room Royal Lodge, a property requiring extensive and costly maintenance. King Charles III has reportedly cut Andrew's annual allowance and security funding, leading the Duke to secure a mysterious £3 million lifeline to maintain his residence, raising concerns about the source of these funds and the propriety of his associations.Public opinion remains largely unfavorable toward Prince Andrew, with many viewing his attempts to retain royal privileges as emblematic of entitlement and a lack of accountability. His refusal to vacate the Royal Lodge, despite financial pressures and the property's deteriorating condition, has been criticized as a display of arrogance and detachment from public sentiment. Experts suggest that Andrew's chances of returning to public life are negligible, advising that he should focus on leading a quiet, private existence to avoid further damaging the monarchy's reputation.   The ongoing tensions within the royal family, particularly between Andrew and King Charles, underscore the complexities of managing personal relationships alongside public responsibilities and the imperative to uphold the integrity of the institution.(commercial at 7:45)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:What does the future hold for Prince Andrew - with disgraced royal entrenched at Royal Lodge | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

It's been a week that saw Britain's king strip his brother Andrew - formerly Prince Andrew - of his last title, and ask him to leave the Royal Lodge, just days after the release of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir.A week where Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met - Trump calling their 100-minute summit “an outstanding meeting” - as Beijing agreed to pause its rare-earth export curbs in a diplomatic truce. A week of horror in Sudan: door-to-door killings of unarmed civilians as paramilitary forces captured El Fashar following a 500-day siege. And a week of devastation in the Caribbean, where a Category 5 hurricane ripped across islands — Jamaica's prime minister warning this could be the “storm of the century.”

Reform UK just pulled off the sequel to the Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting, and it's excellent. The leaked Zoom meeting from Reform's flagship Kent County Council shows things aren't perhaps going as well for Nigel Farage's party/business as he may have hoped. Is Reform having a bit of a wobble? Plus, is social media brainrot ruining British politics? And in the Extra Bit for subscribers, things are going from very bad to a lot worse for Prince Andrew. How did we get here, and how much worse can it really get for the British Royal Family?  ESCAPE ROUTES:   • Jason recommends Slow Horses ⁠   • Zöe recommends the podcast On Being • Marie recommends the game HollowKnight: Silksong AND the Eva Helene Pade exhibition at London's Ely House.   • Seth recommends Journey To The Far Side of The Sun If you want to find out more about Energise Africa and register as an investor, visit energiseafrica.com/ogwn Head to nakedwines.co.uk/ohgodwhatnow to get 6 top-rated wines from our sponsor Naked Wines for £39.99, delivery included.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow    Presented by Seth Thévoz with Zöe Grünewald, Marie Le Conte and Jason Hazeley  Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Art direction: James Parrett. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.    www.podmasters.co.uk     ENDS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Andrew's downfall is one of the most humiliating collapses in modern royal history. Once celebrated as the Queen's proud, battle-tested son, he's now the monarchy's biggest embarrassment—stripped of his titles, frozen out of public life, and quietly told to stop using “Duke of York” in any official capacity. His friendship with Jeffrey Epstein destroyed his reputation, and that infamous BBC interview finished the job. The “I don't sweat” defense, the “Pizza Express in Woking” excuse, and the tone-deaf denial turned him into a global punchline. Now, even within his own family, he's a ghost—technically still a prince, but one without purpose, honor, or credibility. The palace's silence speaks louder than any statement: Andrew is done.Historically, plenty of dukes have fallen from grace—some lost their heads, some lost their thrones—but none have been publicly humiliated like Andrew. His disgrace didn't come from war or treason but from arrogance and entitlement in the age of social media, where every lie is immortal and every excuse becomes a meme. The monarchy has erased him one step at a time, preserving the crown while letting him fade into oblivion. He's not the Duke of York anymore—he's the Duke of Nowhere, condemned to live out his days as a cautionary tale about power, privilege, and the price of believing you're untouchable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sir Bartle Frere had sailed into South Africa in March 1877 - lauded as a great British administrator in India. He arrived just in time to witness Sir Theophilus Shepstone seize, sorry, annex the Transvaal under the noses of the incredulous and in equal amounts, contemptuous Boers. Frere was another of Carnarvon's boys, determined to enforce confederation onto south Africa. He was regarded as one of the most effective English civil servants in India, keeping the vital province of Sind quiet during the recent Indian Mutiny, and as Governor of Bombay, now Mumbai, he had been instrumental in upgrading the vast city's infrastructure. He was by accounts, a man of integrity and quiet, diffident even as Frank Walsh puts it. The British Royal Family were friends, he was a member of the Privy Council and was showered with honours. India was compared to South Africa, it was diverse, more populous yes, but in India he dealt with sophisticated Indian Rulers and merchants. Carnarvon regarded Sir Bartle Frere as the ideal man to settle the quarrelsome and individualistic South African communities. But he was Indian in his experience, and not African. By contrast to the sophisticated Indian Rulers, South Africans were and are uncomplicated and pugnacious. All its people were the same then as we are now. Whatever our backgrounds, we remain pugnacious Africans, English, Afrikaners, Blacks, Coloureds, Indians and tick whatever box suits you on form XYZ. It would take only a few years trying to govern the ungovernable before he disintegrated in delusion, self-deception, irrationality and apparent senility. Frere had barely settled into his governor's armchair to read Shepstone's report into the latest challenges in the Transvaal — when the Ninth Frontier War burst into flame in the Eastern Cape.The amaMfengu had taken rapidly to the opportunities afforded by being part of the Cape Colony, and were also taking to urban trade in a revolutionary way. The Gcaleka resented the success of the amaMfengu, as well as their relationship with settlers. The Gcaleka were suffering the effects of the last war, the longest Frontier War and also the most vicious. Across the Kei, alcoholism was spreading, and poverty seeped through every household — made far worse by the actions of Nongqawuse's cattle killing episode. What pushed everyone over the edge was mother nature, a series of devastating droughts across the Transkei destabilised the situation further. As Historian De Kiewiet says, in South Africa the heat of drought easily becomes the fever of war. What was supposed to be a wedding celebration in September 1877 turned into a bar fight when the tensions emerged after Gcaleka harassed the amMfengu in attendance. Things got a lot worse later that day when some Gcaleka men attacked a Cape Colony police outpost manned by amaMfengu in the main. Just a bit of trival violence said local officials, moving along, let the local police handle the matter. But back in Cape Town, Sir Bartle Frere sensed his moment partly because of his belief that Great Britain was spreading civilisation and eradicating barbarians, extending black rule over blacks, you know old chap, guiding them up the ladder of evolution and improving their standards of living through good administration and economic prosperity. Chief Mgolombane Sarhili kaHintsa of the amaGcaleka royal line was summoned by Frere but he had seen his ancestors summoned only to be thrown onto Robin Island. He ignored the summons so Sir Bartle promptly declared war on the amaXhosa. This was totally against the advice of the locals. All that Frere's warning did is prompt the warriors among his people to gather and mobilise. Cape Prime Minister, John Molteno refused to sanction any invasion of the Transkei when he heard that Frere had declared war on Sarhili. At a meeting between Molteno and Frere, the British Governor promised that imperial troops would stay put and not cross into Gcalekaland.

Inspiration for Emilia Wickstead's luxury fashion brand comes from her childhood home in New Zealand, her adolescence in Italy's most fashionable city Milan, but also from her hard-working fashion designer mother. Her feminine silhouettes and creative use of colour and textiles have made her a popular choice among members of the British Royal Family and Hollywood celebrities. Belinda Naylor has had a sneak preview of how Emilia's Spring/Summer 2026 collection has taken shape – referencing the romance of bygone eras with a contemporary twist. Emilia explains the importance of teamwork, being a perfectionist and how she still gets a thrill from seeing women wear the designs from her own label, which she established in 2008.