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It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue. Andrew's police investigation dramatically expands to include sexual offences and corruption as Thames Valley Police assemble a specialist team, appeal for victims, and confirm early contact with the Crown Prosecution Service. Andrew Lownie's updated book adds dog-kicking allegations and fresh Fergie claims. King Charles drums, does whiskey shots before lunch, gets hit by a seagull, and declares a toilet roll "very important" across three days in Northern Ireland. Camilla pulls a Guinness. William loses his voice in Istanbul celebrating Villa's Europa League win. Harry and Meghan mark eight years with penguins and a BA card. And neither of them got invited to Peter's wedding.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.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and the range was extraordinary even by royal standards. Catherine made her first overseas solo working trip since cancer treatment, arriving in Italy for a two-day visit focused on early childhood development — a return Deep Crown called "load-bearing" for the institution. On the same day she left, Meghan relaunched her As Ever brand, updated her Instagram, released Disneyland family photos, and wore what appeared to be her wedding reception gown in a promotional video. Tom Sykes identified a marketing funnel. Deep Crown raised an eyebrow. Andrew Lownie's updated biography linked Sarah Ferguson to Sean Combs; Ferguson denied everything. Andrew was charged at by a balaclava-wearing man near Sandringham, will likely remain in the line of succession another year, and learned of Eugenie's pregnancy via Sarah rather than his daughter. Kris Jenner thanked Meghan for candles. Rod Stewart told the King he'd put "that little ratbag" in his place. A hearing dog dug up the palace lawn to universal approval. And Meghan is reportedly furious about an SNL joke. Harry, meanwhile, is said to be mostly at home with the children. Welcome to the monarchy in 2026.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.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and the King came home to nothing but applause. From Front Royal's clog dancers and Thin Mints to a standing ovation in Congress and a submarine joke that is still generating column inches, Charles's US state visit closed out as one of the defining moments of his reign — with abdication talk evaporating and a whisky tariff removed almost as a bonus. Back in California, Archie turned seven without a photograph, a ninety-dollar candle bearing his birthdate launched anyway, and reports emerged of friction between Harry and Meghan over money, commercialisation, and the general direction of their lives. The OneOff fashion platform controversy refused to die. Tom Bower said the marriage will survive because Harry is lonely and Meghan needs the label. Princess Eugenie announced her third pregnancy. The Wales puppy was officially named Otto. Kate declined the Met Gala. William's Tatler portrait gave him significantly more hair than he actually has. Andrew's Sunday tea tactic with the Queen was revealed. Camilla drinks full-sugar Coke. And Queen Elizabeth used to dance to ABBA while getting dressed. As weeks go, this one had range.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.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and what a week it was. King Charles addressed Congress, made a submarine joke at a White House state dinner, delivered honey to a Harlem farmer, and left Washington having said nothing quotable, offended no one, and received approximately a dozen standing ovations — mission, by all accounts, accomplished. Queen Camilla delivered a replacement toy kangaroo to the New York Public Library and warned an audience her voice might not last the speech. The gifts included a Second World War bell, Resolute Desk plans, Tiffany teaspoons, and White House honey. Meanwhile, Meghan published a sixteen-designer fashion interview during the state visit, the OneOff platform controversy rumbled on, and a Heat World report claimed Harry privately winces at Meghan's money talk. Harry's forty-thousand air miles in sixty days attracted scrutiny. Tom Sykes suggested his Ukraine speech may have been AI-drafted. William and Catherine marked fifteen years of marriage with a Cornwall portrait. Eugenie resurfaced in Sicily. Sarah Ferguson was spotted in Austria. Andrew remains in Norfolk. And the British summer season is about to begin, right on schedule, as it always does.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.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and it was one for the history books — quite literally. King Charles delivered a moving centenary tribute to Queen Elizabeth, the royal family gathered for a slimmed-down portrait that told its own story, and plans were unveiled for a memorial bridge based on her wedding tiara. Back from Australia, Harry and Meghan returned to a children's welcome banner, a dog, and a wave of commentary ranging from warm to withering, including questions about fashion platform affiliate sales at a terror attack memorial. Meghan launched candles named after her children's birthdays on the Queen's centenary. The timing was noted. Harry then turned up unannounced in Kyiv, spoke about values and American treaty obligations, and promptly drew a response from Donald Trump claiming to speak for Britain more than Harry does — days before King Charles lands in Washington. Deep Crown mapped the diplomatic wreckage with his usual precision. William is said to be holding strategic meetings. A June wedding may put the brothers in the same room. And the King boards a plane to face the most consequential state visit of his reign, armed with decades of training, impeccable manners, and nowhere near enough small talk.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.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and almost all roads lead to Australia. Harry and Meghan touched down in Melbourne for a four-day quasi-royal tour mixing charity work, paid speaking engagements, and a viral rugby hug from a man in budgie smugglers. The hospital visits were warm, the ticket sales were not, and a poorly timed MasterChef reveal landed while Harry was laying a wreath at a war memorial. Deep Crown asked the obvious question: would any of this look different if it were William and Catherine? The answer, as ever, is yes. Back home, Andrew's siblings made contact — Edward visited, William apparently called — and Tom Sykes immediately questioned whether sympathetic briefings are clearing a path away from consequences. Sarah Ferguson resurfaced at an Austrian ski resort after weeks of mystery, reportedly still moving between European cities and, somehow, attempting to contact Tiger Woods. Charles paid a lovely visit to a local shop in Scotland. And as preparations build for the King's address marking Queen Elizabeth's hundredth birthday and his looming Washington state visit, the monarchy braces for one of the most consequential fortnights of Charles's reign.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.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Harry's memoir Spare voted Britain's top bathroom book (Cushelle survey). Meghan chicken video backlash: "Cluck off Meghan." Rebecca Reid: UK not right for Sussexes, "natural Californian." Page Six: Montecito neighbors avoiding them. Harry discouraged about Charles relationship. Tom Bower: Harry could return alone, Meghan "can't be satisfied." Court bombshell: Harry "Mr Mischief" Facebook messages revealed. Called journalist Charlotte Griffiths "sugar," "movie snuggles," signed "xxx," contradicts testimony he cut contact after learning she was journalist.Harry DC speech: privacy violations "from birth." Deep Crown: "distance between 'from birth' and 'mwah xxx.'" Hugo Vickers book: Queen wouldn't take Harry's calls without witness present, lady-in-waiting stayed for "protection." Queen asked Harry: "opted out, and for what? To be a carer for Archie?" Charles US visit confirmed late April despite Trump Iran rhetoric. White House dinner, Congress address, 250th anniversary celebrations. BBC notes questions about Harry reunion,Charles hasn't seen Archie/Lilibet in four years. Rob Shuter: Trump talk of inviting Harry/Meghan as "peace moment" — "dream lineup." Deep Crown: Charles and William's response would both amount to "no." William clashing with Camilla over Charles's workload during cancer treatment. William "almost at war with her," sees her as "main barrier" to getting Charles to rest.William selling Duchy farms, tenant criticism: "old Prince of Wales was better." William bans Andrew from Kate/kids contact: "that door is completely closed." Kate feels "knifed in the back" by Charles re: Harry/Meghan stance. Andrew: "no trace" at Royal Lodge, caravan delivery, dog walking angers Charles. Beatrice/Eugenie possibly banned from Ascot. Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York, influencer reinvention plans. SNL sketch: Andrew scandal as MI5 plot to make Charles look good. Anna Whitelock: "Scrap the 'royal family' — a monarch and heir is enough."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.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

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King Charles walks a coastal path, cracks jokes about e-bikes, and may or may not be well enough to visit Trump in April. William rides a tandem bicycle with a Radio One presenter and raises over a million pounds for Comic Relief. Kate wears the Diana tiara and quietly gives up drinking. Dame Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1,400 years, and William shows up to make clear he's paying attention. Andrew's police investigation widens. His daughters' marriages are reportedly under strain. Sarah Ferguson denies planning a corgi cloning reality show, which means someone had to ask her about it. The City of York prepares to strip her of an honour. Prince Anne is heckled at Oxford and walks straight past. Tom Bower's new book lands like a grenade, with claims about collapsed brand audits, a Sentebale confrontation, and a $250,000 Balenciaga arrangement masterminded by Meghan herself. Netflix says everything is fine. Multiple sources say it is not. Meghan launches a $255 box containing flowers, honey, and a baguette that the internet could not leave alone. And Harry and Meghan are developing another polo drama. The first one didn't work. This is not mGet 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.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Sunday prison visit: Haakon, Mette-Marit, and Sverre Magnus photographed arriving at Oslo Prison to see Marius. Appeals court rules Marius remains in detention until June verdict, rejects release request. Court cites "strong probability" of reoffending, points to Valentine's Day restraining order breach while in custody (flowers and letter to Frogner woman through third party). Defense argued media attention reduced risk, court rejected: coverage "has not prevented accused from being suspected of new criminal acts." Mette-Marit surprise return to public duties Tuesday welcoming Belgian royals, first engagement in two months despite health deterioration. NRK "Debatten" reveals Palace received interview questions week in advance.Media critic Anki Gerhardsen: "managed communications exercise" not journalistic scrutiny. Attorney Gunhild Vehusheia (Aftenposten): interview placed too much focus on Mette-Marit's regret, too little on Epstein's victims. Repeated phrases "I didn't know," "I don't remember" are "exactly the kinds of explanations from people on edges of abuse scandals who chose not to look too closely." Commentator Carl-Erik Grimstad: Mette-Marit in "pitch-black tunnel," Palace chose "over-managed communications strategy" when honesty needed.Palace clarifies email account no longer exists (leaked 2012). Friday Supreme Court ruling lowers "sleep rape" sentencing benchmark. Defense: "clearly" affects case, seeks further reductions. Prosecution: already accounted for in seven-year-seven-month recommendation. Sentencing debate: "quantity discount on very serious crimes like rape." Media backlash: Defense attorney Andenæs calls coverage "heartbreakingly awful," "crushing."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.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down a packed episode of The Buckeyes Daily Blitz with major Ohio State football and basketball storylines. The show opens with tough news for Ohio State men's basketball as Devin Royal reportedly enters the transfer portal, creating another big offseason question for the Buckeyes.Then the focus shifts to Ohio State football spring practice, where Ryan Day is working 51 new players into the program. Jeff discusses black stripe removals for Kyle Parker and Earl Little Jr., what those early developments mean, and why all the new faces make this spring one of the most fascinating in Columbus.The episode also dives into new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton, his background at LSU, and what his arrival could mean for Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes' offense. Jeff reacts to Smith's maturity, leadership, and comments about improving his football IQ and yards after the catch heading into a pivotal 2026 season.If you're looking for Ohio State football news, Buckeyes spring practice updates, Jeremiah Smith analysis, transfer portal talk and Ohio State recruiting and roster insight, this episode has you covered.Subscribe to Fan Stream Sports for more Ohio State football coverage, Buckeyes analysis and daily content with Jeff “Tito” Thitoff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate avoids alcohol since cancer diagnosis, opts for soft drink at brewery visit. Kate and William's Borough Market outing draws crowds as they chop cheese, make coffee, pour pints. William reveals: "I'm a cider man, grew up on cider in West Country." Irish Guards St Patrick's Day Parade, Nigerian state visit (first in 37 years), Kate wears Tolu Coker. William sings Welsh anthem at rugby match. Charlotte Griffiths testimony: knew Kate pregnant, didn't report to maintain friendships.Charles DJs in Manchester ("God Rave The King"). Variety bombshell: "Inside Meghan and Harry's Falling Out With Netflix." Insider: "We're done." Three sources say Sarandos "fed up," Bajaria "tired." Claims Netflix sitting on $10M+ As Ever inventory, giving products away on card tables. Megyn Kelly taste test: chocolates "disgusting," jam $12 vs $4 alternatives. WSJ: Harry "adrift and isolated." Tom Bower's "Betrayal" draws Sussex response: "deranged conspiracy."Australia retreat leak concerns, $1M fee reported, organizer's company in liquidation. Andrew approached about renouncing succession. Operation Ironville investigation intensifies, former staff "extremely nervous." Sun: Andrew now "Detainee A." Living "huffy teenager-style" in pyjamas, video games. William "absolutely raging" at Crown revival possibility.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.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Trial paused Tuesday (judge ill), resumed Wednesday. Prosecution closing arguments: Henriksbø says Marius "not monster... but must be held accountable." Four "sleep rape" allegations detailed. Skaugum woman videos: "appears to be sleeping, absence of sound." Lofoten woman's pulse watch data: woke from deep sleep twice, "just after defendant filmed her genital area." Nachspiel woman: sleeping tablets, "sensed flashes of light." Oslo hotel: "woke from hard blow to genital area." Pattern: "parties, alcohol, voluntary sex. But then women become tired, and he continues anyway." Haukland testimony credible, chokehold eighty times. Frogner woman: "roared like a gorilla," 172 calls after relationship ended. Prosecution seeks 7 years 7 months, convictions on 39 of 40 charges, $104k compensation. Defense closing: "no evidence suggests Marius can be convicted of rapes," seeks 1 year 6 months, acquittal on all rapes. Prosecution response: "absence of rape videos does not imply absence of rape." Trial concludes, Høiby declines final statement. Verdict expected June. Mette-Marit NRK interview: "I was manipulated and deceived." Palm Beach incident: "made me feel so unsafe I called Haakon." Cannot recall what she found when Googling Epstein 2011. "I should have warned more people." Key questions remain unanswered.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.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

This week on Palace Intrigue, the monarchy had one foot in pageantry and one in crisis management — and somehow kept its balance. King Charles led the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey as the BBC quietly declined to broadcast it, prompting sharp criticism from royal commentators who warned the institution's relevance cannot be taken for granted. Prince William answered a bakery phone and called a customer "Juicy," which briefly made the whole world love him. The Wales family visited Marlborough College, fuelling intense speculation about where Prince George will attend school. Diplomatic sources floated the prospect of a royal visit to Washington — with William and Kate seen as the potential stars — and the ghost of Diana dancing with John Travolta was invoked more than once.Meanwhile, Prince Andrew's circle described a man who feels abandoned by the institution and is methodically reviewing old communications, while preparations for his move to a renovated Sandringham farmhouse continued. And in the Sussex orbit: Netflix exited the As Ever lifestyle brand in a split both sides called amicable and almost nobody believed; Harry and Meghan confirmed an April trip to Australia; and Meghan launched a Women's History Month chocolate promotion. A full, strange, very royal week.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

This week on Palace Intrigue: Norway, the trial of Marius Borg Høiby entered its sixth week and showed no signs of losing its power to shock. The court heard from friends of the Frogner woman who described the violent aftermath of August 4, 2024, in vivid and heartbreaking detail — including one witness who recalled the victim saying she could "handle being hit" as long as Høiby was alright. The defense's request for pre-trial release was denied. Prosecutors returned repeatedly to the question of Høiby's changing story. And eight hundred pages of private messages between Høiby and influencer Nora Haukland were read aloud in court over several days, revealing a relationship that cycled between tenderness and venom. Outside the courtroom, the pressure on Crown Princess Mette-Marit continued to build: a scouting organization called for her removal as patron; a physician defended the timing of December's lung transplant press conference against accusations of deliberate media manipulation; and polling showed her approval rating cut in half in a single month, from 7.4 to 3.7 out of ten. A century-old royal bloodline theory also resurfaced in the worst possible week. Closing arguments begin Monday. The end — and the verdict — is now in sight.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

York sisters banned from Royal Ascot carriage procession, all royal events "foreseeable future." Beatrice "blindsided," "taken it the hardest." Eugenie in Portugal creating distance. Celia Warden: harsh treatment, "no suggestion of wrongdoing." Deep Crown: institution operates on survival, not individual justice, William correct. William wanted Andrew removed from succession last autumn. Jennie Bond: remove Andrew, Harry, Harry's children, York sisters.SNL/BRIT Awards jokes about succession. Andrew visited by chaplain, "trying to find God." Surrendered East Lodge lease after Richard Benyon visit. Peerage expert: hasn't legally lost titles. Abdication speculation: Charles could hand throne to William within 12 months. Considering offering Royal Lodge to Harry/Meghan as "ultimate olive branch." Harry/Meghan encouraging York sisters to speak publicly. Jordan trip criticized: wrong timing (Operation Epic Fury), irritated Washington.Megyn Kelly: Meghan "doesn't know who she is." Sky News: "queen of tacky." As Ever: 2/3 traffic from outside US, no international shipping. IMDb rankings crashed: Meghan 2,133rd, Harry 36,600. Archewell restructured, "no more money to give." Edward declared new "secret weapon." Deep Crown: "load-bearing architecture, not weapon." Sophie Northern Ireland (guide dog puppies). Kate Leicester Bollywood dance. William Cornwall pasties. William operating as king-in-waiting. Netflix Crown series on Andrew. Omid Scobie Royal Spin sales struggling. Virginia Giuffre memorial protest. Ferguson: "no one is going to give her the airspace."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

Trial week 5: Frogner woman testifies for first time. New Feb 1 indictment (reckless conduct, restraining order breach during trial). Witness possibly tried to influence her, police investigation opened. Sophie Elise: "pose photo" not intentional. Oslo Scene witness: "no doubt he went for a chokehold." Messages: "You have to choose. Me or Farmen." NRK faces 400,000 kroner fine.Frogner woman: "didn't start with violence," "jet-set guy who partied every weekend, used drugs, had criminal friends." Berlin: glass thrown into wall. Laptop broken in two. Skaugum: raised fist, punched glass door. Boat trip: spit in face, slapped. August 4: grabbed neck, chokeholds, slaps, knife thrown into wall, dragged by hair. Audio: "You are hated in this city now." "Seemed like he wanted to beat a confession out of me." "Pressure Marius experienced has been inhumane."Høiby testifies: "don't recognize it, exaggerated." Admits spitting, laptop, one intimate image. Her calm "scariest thing." Polygraph test (8,000 kroner). August 4: "pretty massive, takes a lot out of me." "I admit the violence now." KEY ADMISSION: "I remember that I slapped her. I remember that I took her by the throat. I do not know if she could breathe. But I believe her when she says she could not." Mette-Marit called warning, told him shower, drove him to police. 172+ calls violating restraining order. Valentine's letter during trial. "Lies, infidelity, drugs and insecurity."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

A week in which the pieces of the chess board moved around.  Is William the defacto King, and what does it mean for the York sisters?  Plus Kate and William get their distraction on.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

York sisters "in a state" after Andrew's arrest. Beatrice's 2015 lifestyle questions: 17 holidays on £19,500 salary. Eugenie skiing in Gstaad hours before arrest. Biography reveals William urged decisive action against Andrew after Newsnight: "wanted him out of the picture immediately." Former protection officer: Andrew nicknamed "the c word," "most unpopular member of royal family." Deep Crown: William lacks bodies, can't draw on York cousins.Abdication speculation intensifies. Jeremy Kyle: "King might have to stand aside." Andrew Lownie: "only way to clean out the stables." Deep Crown: "window for other solutions is closing." Charles US visit April 28, three days, no California. BAFTAs: William "not in a calm state," body language shows strain. Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot. Andrew banned from horse riding.Royal Lodge searches concluded. Eugenie first UK appearance in Notting Hill. Harry/Meghan Jordan trip: £1,050+ outfit to refugee camp, "Duchess Wrinkle Pants" mocked. Football photos unfavorably compared to Kate. Jordanian royals "snubbed" them (met aunt, not King/Crown Prince). Encouraging York sisters to write memoir. Andrew saw Harry as ally, Meghan blocked it. Masseuse: Andrew "came back in the nude." Charles visits nanny "Mipsy" for 100th birthday. Fergie's £13k/night clinic possibly strategic leak.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

Trial week 4 focuses on Nora Haukland domestic abuse charge. Police officer Mina Bankerud explains "wheel of violence": tension, conflict, honeymoon phase. Messages show cycle: apologies ("I'm sorry for being an idiot") followed by conflict. "Pose photo" controversy: Haukland holding white powder. Høiby: "PR strategy from end to end. It's Norway's biggest influencer." Emotional about Crown Prince/Princess portrayal: "I can't f---ing understand it. Mum and Haakon haven't done anything other than be the world's kindest."Høiby admits anger problem: "I've had it since I was little." Lost 95% of friends: "No one wants to be seen with me." Describes pushing Haukland, spitting in her face, Palmesus festival "felt trapped." Danby Choi: "very good at arguing." Anniken Jørgensen emotional testimony, left in tears after conflict with Høiby. Ida Broen saw him grab Haukland hard. Haukland's mother: "She became very withdrawn."King Harald hospitalized in Tenerife (infection/dehydration). If dies, Haakon becomes king instantly, Mette-Marit queen consort. 31,000+ articles globally, 15,000+ Germany. NRK comedy sketch controversy. Thorbjørn Jagland hospitalized after Epstein corruption charges. Monarchy support drops 70% to 60%. Mette-Marit rating halves 7.4 to 3.7. Märtha Louise lowest 3.1. Harald highest 9.2.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

Father of victim testifies: "Anger. A lot of anger from me toward Marius Borg Høiby. I am a father, plain and simple. It is biology — we are born with a protective instinct." Daughter told him she met "the prince," then police showed her videos: "She was in shock." Hotel victim testimony: 27 videos recovered, "He would never finish. He wouldn't stop. I was afraid." Videos stored at Royal Palace address Slottsplassen 1.Høiby activated Private Photo Vault subscription 2 hours after alleged assault. Høiby confirms filming 27 videos: "I simply like recording sexual encounters, watch material later instead of pornography." Claims woman was aware despite not asking permission. Sleep researcher: pulse data "compatible with her initially being asleep, unable to resist." Nora Haukland emotional testimony: choking, slapping, "black out." "I feel Marius has two faces. One very sweet and charming, one determined and angry." Video shows security guard saw choking. Høiby: "Yes, that's fine." Haukland: "I really wanted to save him. I feel very sorry for him."Mette-Marit's German reputation "completely destroyed." Crown Princess alone at Skaugum while family at Olympics. Defence attacks police arrest operation. Opinion piece: media pressure could justify reduced sentence. Theatre play "The Son" in development.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

Andrew arrested Thursday Feb 19 on 66th birthday at Wood Farm, Sandringham. Suspicion of misconduct in public office. 11 hours custody at Aylsham Police Station. Released under investigation—no bail, no conditions. Thames Valley Police/NCA searches at Royal Lodge and Wood Farm. Maximum sentence: life imprisonment. Last royal arrested: King Charles I, 1646. Case would be styled "The King v Mountbatten-Windsor." King Charles statement: "the law must take its course."Buckingham Palace not informed in advance. Charles continues London Fashion Week appearance. Reuters photo of Andrew in back of car leaving custody becomes iconic. Trump: "very sad." Deep Crown: "Andrew is a chapter. The story is Charles. William and Catherine represent monarchy's most credible path to genuine fresh start." Christmas cards 2011/2012 to Epstein with Beatrice/Eugenie photos despite claiming contact cut off 2010. Torture allegation: watching 6-8 year old girl electric shock (Surrey Police).Hillary Clinton: Andrew should testify. Documents show Epstein donated $50k to WildAid (William was ambassador). Charles's environmental documentary overshadowed. Sarah distancing: "I need money," considering memoir. MP calls for Andrew removed from succession, stripped of Counsellor of State. Meghan reveals Lilibet's face despite Harry's anti-social media stance. As Ever $295 Complete Pantry. Meghan promotes candles on day of arrest: "What an idiot."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

William/Charles "icy at best and explosive at worst"—Charles finds William harder to deal with than Harry. William's documentary premiere absence was "a statement." William "furious" about Andrew not facing stronger action. Andrew email to Epstein: "Kate has agreed to deal in London. Wish I was still a pet in your family!" William/Kate issue first statement: "deeply concerned" about Epstein revelations, "thoughts focused on victims." Deep Crown's verdict: "William cannot publicly demand his father act. This falls entirely to the King. Charles must speak—the King himself, on camera, to the nation."Charles issues "profound concern" statement, ready to support Thames Valley Police. Charles heckled twice about Andrew. William asked about Andrew in Saudi Arabia, doesn't respond—then photographed playing Rocket League while newspapers ask "Can Monarchy Survive?" Deep Crown: "Image of William losing at Rocket League whilst kingdom metaphorically burns does rather reinforce the critics' narrative. Unfortunate misstep." Sarah distancing from Andrew: "I need money," considering memoir/interview.Andrew clinging to Queen's corgis as "final remaining connection to royal life." Charles's US spring visit in jeopardy. Kate crowned "Sporty Spice Princess"—wild swimming "craziest" hobby. Spotted as "regular mum" at Louis's football. William/Kate US trip causing Meghan "jealousy and rage." Jessica Mulroney $1M memoir possibility. Former PR exec calls both "delusional."Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy."Crown and Controversy: Norway" is covering the trial of Marius Borg Høiby as the Norwegian Royal Family is faced with multiple scandals of their own.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra Instagram post to 800 followers: "I'm going crazy. When is enough?" Expert: "Family undoubtedly under pressure, but lot of it self-inflicted by her mother and half-brother." Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologizes to "especially the King and Queen"—"some content of messages does not represent person I want to be." Crown Prince Haakon: "I have to make sure to take care of the Crown Princess" who's "not allowed" to speak yet, "needs time to gather herself." Deep Crown: "Ingrid Alexandra posting would simply never happen here.Mette-Marit's public apologies would also not happen. Norwegians believe transparency equals relatability. What it reveals is lack of institutional discipline." Marius trial: victim testified woke to assault—"I don't understand how someone can have sex with someone who's sleeping. It was painful. My body wasn't ready for it." Sleep researcher: pulse data "compatible with her initially being asleep, unable to resist." Witnesses describe Høiby "authoritarian," victim "wanted to sleep, but he wanted to keep having sex." Høiby: "I've been woken up by being touched myself many times."Derogatory messages about victim dismissed as "locker-room talk." Crown Prince/Princess visited prison twice in one week despite one-visit limit. Ambassador resigned—Epstein left $10M to her children. Mette-Marit googled Epstein: "didn't look too good :)." 47.6% don't want her as queen. Republican membership surge.Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy."Crown and Controversy: Norway" is covering the trial of Marius Borg Høiby as the Norwegian Royal Family is faced with multiple scandals of their own.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

New Epstein emails expose Andrew inviting him to "BP" for "dinner and lots of privacy"—introducing 26-year-old Russian women, Christmas Day family photo exchanges. Sarah's "shagging weekend" email about 19-year-old Eugenie leaves daughters "aghast." Photo surfaces of Andrew on all fours over woman lying on floor. Deep Crown on "institutional rot"—Epstein/Maxwell photographed at Sandringham, Ascot, Balmoral, attending Beatrice's 18th birthday: "Someone always knew. Machinery of monarchy protected Andrew's access to his proclivities." Second woman alleges Epstein sent her to Andrew at Royal Lodge, given Buckingham Palace tour. Andrew moved out "under cover of darkness" after Charles said "enough was enough"—rushed departure to "poky" Marsh Farm with mole problems, no live-in staff space.Sarah faces "housing crisis," must "lower expectations." Sarah's Trust charity closes. Prince Edward first royal to address files: "Always remember the victims." JD Vance "open" to Andrew testifying. Charles heckled: "Have you pressurised the police?" Jon Stewart: "Stripped of title prince. Ooh, such a penalty." Meghan's $62 chocolate sells out despite mockery. Netflix "two storage rooms packed" with As Ever—employees taking ten products home free. Harry/Liz Hurley planning double dates with Meghan/Billy Ray Cyrus. Kate reveals new 8-month-old puppy. Deep Crown's verdict: "Andrew is Charles's burden to bear, not William's."Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy."Crown and Controversy: Norway" is covering the trial of Marius Borg Høiby as the Norwegian Royal Family is faced with multiple scandals of their own.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Marius Borg Høiby trial begins—38 charges, including 4 rape counts. Pleads not guilty to rape, admits drug offences including 3.5kg marijuana transport, restraining order violations. Arrested again Sunday before trial for new assault/knife threats—begins trial in custody. First victim testifies believes she was drugged at 2018 after-party in Høiby's parents' basement—"completely unconscious, doesn't even look like I'm breathing."Videos found on his phone allegedly showing assault, later moved to hidden app. Høiby denies drugging anyone but acknowledges knowing about ketamine, could "probably have obtained" incapacitating drugs. Høiby breaks down crying on stand—"extreme need for recognition" as "my mother's son," manifested in "lot of sex, lot of drugs, lot of alcohol." Phone searches for "rape" and "lot of weird stuff." Tells court: "I don't remember taking them, but we had sex fully awake and willingly."Crown Princess Mette-Marit Epstein emails emerge—1000+ references, "you tickle my brain," "soft hearted," stayed at Palm Beach home 2013. Poll: 47.6% don't want her as queen. Sex and Society drops her as patron. Royal House disables social media comments. Prosecutor: "Should not be treated more severely or leniently because of those with whom he is related." Deep Crown: "Equality before law is not platitude, but lived commitment." Norway's annus horribilis.Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy."Crown and Controversy: Norway" is covering the trial of Marius Borg Høiby as the Norwegian Royal Family is faced with multiple scandals of their own.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Harry/Meghan at Sundance for Cookie Queens screening—Page Six reports 150 seats reserved for high-paying pass holders left unclaimed, 60 seats unoccupied throughout. Insider: "For Harry to go from the hearing—and pleading for privacy—to then go to Sundance just days after is nuts." Previous day's screening (Olivia Wilde's The Invite) turned away 100 ticket holders after selling out.Harry rebuked Trump over Afghanistan NATO comments—Trump claimed allies "stayed a little back, a little off the frontlines." Harry: "I served there. I made lifelong friends there. And I lost friends there. UK alone had 457 service personnel killed. Those sacrifices deserve to be spoken about truthfully." Trump walked back remarks after King Charles intervened. Kate's Rose Hanbury affair wounds reopened—Radar Online: "When rumors first began circulating, Kate was deeply shaken. Any time Rose surfaces at an event connected to royal world, it reopens old emotional wounds."Camilla "hopping mad" about Kate's tiara, "panicked about where she'll stand." Charles pressuring Kate as "last viable bridge" between brothers: "Everyone needs to grow up." Harry/Meghan locked in "most brutal fight yet" over children's visibility—sources fear "could be thing that finally breaks marriage." Deep Crown: "I remain entirely convinced Duke will not leave his children. Institution lost him; children will not." As Ever Valentine's flop—$42 trio sets, candle with no wick, no new products.Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy."Crown and Controversy: Norway" is covering the trial of Marius Borg Høiby as the Norwegian Royal Family is faced with multiple scandals of their own.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Eugenie cuts off Andrew at "Brooklyn Beckham level"—Mail on Sunday reports "no contact at all, nothing." William pushing uncle toward Middle East exile: "Out of sight, out of mind." Andrew "eyeing UAE, talking about how he wants to get back to dating." Harry gave emotional testimony at High Court—voice cracked as he told judge: "They have made my wife's life an absolute misery, my lord." Court fell quiet as duke struggled to maintain composure. All royals conspicuously fled to Scotland to avoid him—Charles, Camilla, William, Kate, Anne all north of border during trial. Charles departed London without seeing son despite being two miles apart.Netflix cancels Meghan's show after ranking 1,016 overall with only 2M views—60% drop from season one. Celebrity chef who cooked for King Charles: "Complete waste of money. Pathetic, dull and uninspiring." Brooklyn Beckham goes nuclear on Instagram against parents. Harry's advising him: "Don't burn everything at once." Meghan considering baby #3 as "perfect excuse to step back" from failed brand. She wants "billionaire status" through As Ever global expansion, plans to "dominate UK jam market." Harry worried about financial risks but "Meghan won't listen." Sarah Ferguson: "Nobody wants her now."Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Kate and Camilla's feud goes nuclear—sources say they "can barely bear to stay in the same room as one another." Deep Crown delivers the devastating verdict: Catherine isn't interested in deferring to someone whose "primary contribution to the institution was causing it significant embarrassment for several decades before finally being allowed to marry into it." Harry's security win is threatening his marriage. The UK return dispute "could truly break them" with sources warning possible divorce this year. But Deep Crown disagrees: "This will resolve itself through inertia and tragedy—not with a dramatic break, but with quiet accumulation of regret."Kate gave a rare glimpse into her cancer experience, telling a chemotherapy volunteer "I know" before touching William's shoulder. Meghan's $18 bookmark sparked outrage: "SIXTY-FOUR DOLLARS!! Absolutely disgusting." Andrew blames Kate as "silent assassin" while moving out of Royal Lodge. Sarah Ferguson's snake phobia blocks her Australia escape. And Harry returns for trial without seeing Charles because the King "has no wish to be linked to any court proceedings." William hired crisis specialist "bulletproof sunshine." The working royals work. And somewhere in California, someone's stamping bookmarks while fighting with her mother. Nuclear levels. That's where we are now.Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

HOMETOWN PAPER VERDICT: Toronto Star labels Meghan "most disappointing celebrity of 2025"—columnist: "Despite having all the ingredients to become global success, she has slowly deflated." Source: "Most painful review Meghan has had because it comes from city that once gave her refuge and normality. It's shaken her confidence." AS EVER INVENTORY DISASTER: Website glitch allegedly exposes $23M in unsold stock—220K+ jars fruit spreads, 90K candles, 110K tea products. Twitter analysis: "At current sales rates will take NINE YEARS to move all stock. That's catastrophically bad." Daily Express defends: "Points to business that's flying, literally off the shelf." DIANA DOCUMENTARY PLANS: Harry/Meghan developing Diana film for Netflix—Meghan wants to DIRECT. William "absolutely sickened that Harry, by extension Meghan, will be profiting off Diana. Nothing more than shameless money grab and he's vowing to do whatever it takes to stop them." Meghan pushing Harry to access SEALED 6,000-page Diana dossier in Paris (not public until 2082)—source: "She's convinced it could give them ultimate 'hook' to save their Netflix deal." HARRY "HOMESICK, HENPECKED AND HOLLOWED-OUT"—sources: "Harry has reached breaking point with life in California, no longer sees future for himself there. Feels profoundly unhappy and directionless. He misses the life he had—loved his sports, having laugh and pint with pals at pub. Misses sense of purpose being working royal gave him." Insider: "That security case became escape route. He is just absolutely done with life in the States." SECURITY WIN opens spring UK visit—late Feb/early March window. STRICT CONDITIONS: NDAs, Faraday bags for phones at family meetings, pre-approved social media, mediator to ensure "Meghan doesn't bottle things up and offload later in interviews." Princess Anne BLOCKING reconciliation—calling Meghan "upstart," says Charles entertaining reconciliation is "madness." KARDASHIANS CUTTING THEM OFF—Kris Jenner furious over photo permission denial: "Massive slap in face—one that she cannot let slide."PR AGENCIES REJECTING them—quote: "Difficult and frankly cheap. Kardashians and Beyoncé spend fortune on PR; Harry and Meghan expect same results for fraction of budget." "ARISE, QUEEN KATE" causes palace irritation—Times magazine cover sparks Camilla fury. Deep Crown: "Catherine achieved what current King spent decades pursuing: genuine public affection combined with institutional credibility." AI chatbot creatingSEXUALIZED IMAGES of Kate—Ofcom urgent intervention with Elon Musk's X. Andrew sending "begging letters" via Sarah Ferguson. "Duchess of England" Epstein manual mystery. Easter Royal Lodge deadline. Camilla reveals teenage sexual assault on train. Plus: Harry "homesick," Archewell staff 80-85% reduction, rom-com as "make-or-break," $150K-$300K PR budgets they won't pay.Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Netflix BLOCKS Meghan from directing—insider: "She was trying to micromanage everything. Casting choices, camera angles. It got out of hand fast. They basically said 'Nope. Absolutely not'." Meredith Maines departs—11TH PR person in 5 years. Tom Sykes: "Senior PR figures do not quit after seven months unless something has gone badly wrong." "BOSSES FROM HELL" reports—Rob Shuter: Anonymous briefings say they "ask for strategy then scrap it if it doesn't match Meghan's instincts or Harry's mood. Emails come back at 2am changing single adjective—then changing it back next day." Source: "You're praised until moment something goes wrong, then quietly pushed out." James Holt DEPARTING Archewell after decade with Harry—going home to London.Archewell "ESSENTIALLY SHUTTERED"—Page Six reports foundation reduced to just Holt and part-time consultant, staff decreased 80-85% in ONE YEAR. Source: "Anyone still there is simply enabler, enamored with what couple once was, not who they are today. This is crazy—they've lost their Foundation in matter of weeks." Telegraph: "Exit is latest in string of staff departures so long there is no complete public record of them." Princess Anne BLOCKING Harry/Meghan reconciliation—National Examiner sources say she's aligned with William/Camilla urging Charles to bar "this upstart" from royal settings. Meghan in "FULL PANIC MODE" over Harry's Aspen ski trip—source: "She worries Harry venting about their marriage to friends." Theory: Harry taking Trump shots hoping to get DEPORTED back to UK. Airline pilot launches satirical "Montecito Minimalist" brand mocking Meghan—"Recollections May Vary" candles, "Let Them Eat Flower Sprinkles" totes.Charles REGRETS how firmly he acted against Andrew—now "telephoning Andrew frequently," restoring some staff/stable access. Windsor Great Park closures spark resident fury—150 acres closed, 2.3-mile exclusion zone. William/Kate becoming Royal Warrant Grantors—plus $30.9M Duchy income revealed. George starting secondary school autumn 2026. Plus: Meghan sent Thomas letter via consulate with lawyer present (filmed), Netflix show future determines remaining staff fate, Charles "not thrilled" everyone focused on William succession.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Palace Intrigue delivers the most disturbing year-end revelations as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor suffers complete mental breakdown, treating teddy bears as real companions and insisting "the move from Royal Lodge will be difficult for them because it's their home too." Insiders expose Andrew "projecting his own feelings onto them like a child would" in what palace sources call a "truly pitiable state." But Andrew's rage targets Princess Kate as his "silent assassin," with sources revealing he's "completely fixated on Kate" and blames her for "whipping William into a frenzy" to force him out.Andrew believes Kate is "poisoning the well" and "vowing to get back at her" for deliberately freezing him out. Explosive FBI revelations expose agents demanding answers about Andrew's relationship with SECOND millionaire sex offender Peter Nygard—now serving 11 years for sexual assault.Plus, newly released Epstein emails show someone identified as "A" writing from Balmoral asking Ghislaine Maxwell for "inappropriate friends." Year in numbers: Andrew mentioned 1,271 times. Plus, rumors of Harry/Meghan Diana documentary for 30th anniversary to salvage Netflix deal.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Episode Description: "Project Thaw" exposed—alleged plot to bring Harry back involves educating Archie/Lilibet in UK schools. Deep Crown destroys the premise: "Does anyone seriously believe Harry would place an ocean between his children and their mother? He's constructed his entire post-royal identity around not repeating Diana's experience." Kate vs Camilla explodes—Queen "astounded" Kate entertaining Harry reconciliation, source claims "poisonous showdown at palace" where Camilla called Kate "naive and reckless." TIARA WARS: Kate wears Oriental Circlet with 2,600 diamonds/rubies at State Banquet, deliberately overshadowing Camilla. Source: "Camilla was hopping mad, said it was another blatant attempt to hog the limelight." Deep Crown: "Catherine isn't preparing to be Queen—she's already performing the role. That tiara was making the subtext text. Camilla faces uncomfortable reality that if Charles recedes, her relevance recedes with him.Catherine represents everything Camilla never managed: youth, public adoration, unassailable position." Meghan DELETES Thomas Markle's phone number—no plans to visit dying father in Philippines. Swedish Princess Sofia confirmed introduced to Epstein 2005—declined Caribbean trip invitation. Andrew stripped of final military rank, demoted Vice Admiral to Commander. Spitting Image mocks Meghan's "woke marmalade"—Paddington puppet warns "she needs to watch her back." Andrew moving to Sandringham "shoebox," sources describe "clutter turning move into months-long room-by-room excavation." Kate/Pippa rift speculation—Pippa missed carol service, was "diving off yacht when Kate had surgery." Sarah Ferguson's alleged spending: $1.1M annually including $32.5K in ONE HOUR at Bloomingdale's.Harry denies calling Archie "African child," accuses Tina Brown of "inventing words." New Epstein WhatsApp messages released: "$1000 per girl," "18-year-old from Russia." Kate pledges support to William for 2026 monarchy overhaul. Plus: Kate stepping back from Harry/William reconciliation, Archewell rebranding to "Philanthropies," and week palace factions crystallized.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Harry's Colbert appearance crashes spectacularly—audience BOOS him after Trump "elected a king" joke. PR expert: "The jokes land like a man reminding you of punchline that expired three years ago." Deep Crown: "There's a desperation now that wasn't there even a year ago. He's become a man arguing with institution that's simply moved on without him." Meghan's Netflix holiday special opens to ZERO PERCENT on Rotten Tomatoes—critics call it "unfathomable," "quite mad and a little bit sad," Daily Mail awards zero stars citing viewers saw dead dog Guy (died January 2025) proving show filmed last year, not this season as claimed. Tom Sykes: "The message is 'we are done' and the medium is a passing shot of her elderly beagle padding mournfully through frame like ghost of contracts past."Thomas Markle saga deepens—Meghan's "outreach" was EMAIL to address he hasn't checked in five years. Hospitals confirm no calls received. Samantha tweets: "Houston, there's been no contact. Time to stop the PR BS." Express: "She didn't do what any normal person would do and give her dad a call—that would mean she'd actually have to speak to him." Kate hosts 1,600 guests at Westminster Abbey for carol concert celebrating "love in all its forms"—William delivers Bible reading, Kate Winslet performs, contrast with Meghan's 0% disaster couldn't be starker. Andrew attends granddaughter's christening—first royal event since title stripping, arrives alone.British Vogue names Kate to "Eternal Influencers" list—Meghan conspicuously absent despite Paris Fashion Week push. William knights Roger Daltrey, serves Christmas dinner to Welsh Guards. Royal Mews relocating from Buckingham Palace to Windsor—monarchy's center of gravity shifting. Plus: Zero phone calls to dying father, zero self-awareness, and the week the numbers told the story.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Harry addresses Canadian real estate professionals for $499 a pop about "service and leadership"—two concepts he abandoned when he quit royal duties. Meghan's Netflix holiday special drops to catastrophic reviews: Independent gives it one star, Telegraph calls it "quite mad and a little bit sad," Daily Mail awards zero stars citing "syrupy hypocrisy and deep lack of self-awareness." Harry's first speaking part on the show? Slagging off a salad. Tina Brown delivers brutal assessment: "I have never seen anybody make as many mistakes as Meghan has, and Harry is not the brightest bulb either. They are pariahs everywhere."BREAKING: Meghan's father Thomas Markle undergoes emergency leg amputation in Philippines ICU—blood clot turned his foot "blue and then black." His son pleads: "My only wish is that Meghan shows my father some compassion. He is literally fighting for his life." Meghan's spokesman declines to comment. As Tom Sykes writes: "Inconveniently, as the Duchess urged viewers to craft sentimental ornaments and lean into family, her father was lying in ICU after three-hour emergency operation, without any contact from her." Harry appears on Colbert making Trump jokes: "I hear you elected a king." Meghan promotes $12 chocolate bars on Instagram as father fights for life. Andrew formally stripped of final honours—Order of the Garter and Royal Victorian Order cancelled, names "erased from the Register." Demands £75 million to leave Royal Lodge.William and Kate front-center for German state visit—functioning as "present monarchy" while Charles undergoes treatment. Kate prepares "love in all its forms" carol concert for tonight. Plus: Deep Crown on transactional compassion, terrible Netflix reviews, and the week brand management overtook basic human decency.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Meghan Markle has someone announce "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex" when she enters a room—even when she appears to be the only other person there. The Harper's Bazaar detail prompts accusations she's risen to "comic levels of self-importance," with one critic comparing it to the SNL sketch announcing "Lord and Lady Douchebag."She also admits she invited herself to Balenciaga's Paris show. The Kardashian fallout deepens as Kris Jenner reportedly "cannot let slide" the photo deletion request, planning to freeze out the Sussexes from Hollywood. Bethenny Frankel delivers brutal analysis: they tried to put "50 pounds of shit in a five-pound bag." Questions emerge over whether Meghan kept a designer dress from a 2022 photoshoot. Harry felt like "fish out of water" at Jenner's party and now wants to bring the children to UK against Meghan's wishes. Meghan films Thanksgiving video wearing $247,000 in jewelry while glazing turkey in satin gown—in a rented mansion, not her home.The BBC received 728 complaints for calling Kate "Kate Middleton." Kate extends olive branch to Beatrice and Eugenie with carol service invites. Prince George "loved" the apple juice Kate's friend sent home. Andrew ignores Congress testimony request, still eating alone at massive table with silver service. William plans to strip titles from non-working royals and scrap "ridiculous" traditions like velvet robes. Duke of York title likely retired forever—Louis won't get it.Plus: AI deepfakes of the Queen rapping, Diana had tabloids smuggled into palace, and the monarchy adapts while others wonder what adaptation actually requires.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

A Nazi propagandist was working as a Buckingham Palace warden while secretly leading Britain's neo-fascist movement. Bombshell claims emerge that Jeffrey Epstein planned to murder Andrew and Sarah with a "UK sniper for hire" before his death, as newly released emails show Andrew calling himself "The Duke" and Epstein describing him as "great fun." Andrew spotted for first time since losing titles, claiming he's "reset" and introducing himself as "Mr. Windsor." Kate's £1.6 million jewels at Royal Variety Performance completely overshadow Meghan's Netflix trailer released same night—proving why Catherine "creates the moment" while Meghan just "creates content."Meghan faces mockery over untoasted bagels with cream cheese smeared on plate, American influencer claims her $64 candle arrived without wick ("I got Markled!"), and Harper's Bazaar profile reveals she has staff announce "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex" in private brownstones. William reportedly "furious" Charles allowed York princesses back to royal duties, "hurt and angry" over Beckham knighthood stealing Earthshot thunder, and was denied request to scale back workload during "hardest year." Harry's phone hacking case collapses as key witness recants testimony. Tina Brown: Queen "enabled Andrew in a really terrible way."Plus: the floodgates open, scandals multiply, and the institution faces chaos from within.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Bombshell allegations emerge that Queen Elizabeth knew Andrew brought prostitutes to Buckingham Palace for years but did nothing—as a Church of England vicar questions if she had a "blind spot" for her favorite son. Andrew spends his final Royal Lodge days "ranting to himself" while Sarah Ferguson drowns her fears in a purpose-built bar called The Doghouse, talking about "dark forces" targeting them. The disgraced royal must now bow to his own daughters and faces demands from Congress while making outrageous staffing demands before his Sandringham exile. Sarah reportedly considers selling Diana's private letters as a "secret weapon." Meanwhile, Poppygate erupts as Meghan attends a Kardashian party without a remembrance poppy while Harry wears one, sparking fury. William reveals Charles denied his request to scale back duties during "the hardest year" and feels betrayed by the Beckham knighthood timing that stole his Earthshot thunder. Plus: the floodgates open as palace staff come forward, Hollywood declares the Sussexes "hopeless," and Kate gets BBC name controversy at Remembrance service.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Kate emerges as Andrew's true nemesis as sources reveal his jealousy drove William's zero-tolerance policy. The disgraced royal faces a choice between Abu Dhabi's gilded cage and Sandringham's windswept isolation—where he'll finally learn to cook. William attempts a Rio reset with beach volleyball and DiCaprio, but Harry crashes coverage from Toronto. Meghan returns to acting and deploys the royal cypher to sell candles. Plus: Beckham gets knighted, Andrew's 1984 "Twit of the Year" paint gun disaster, and why Ghislaine Maxwell is now called "Mary Poppins" in prison.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

King Charles strips Prince Andrew of all titles and evicts him from Royal Lodge in the most consequential royal action in decades. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will move to Sandringham as William's ruthless efficiency ends his father's three-year struggle. Plus: Meghan's holiday collection launches, her tenth publicist departs, and the Markus Anderson question persists.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

The monarchy's most dramatic week in decades culminated in a late-night Friday bombshell: Prince Andrew formally surrendered ALL his titles and honors—Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, Baron of Killyleagh—after Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir detailed graphic allegations he was "entitled—as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright." The announcement came just hours after the book revealed Andrew correctly guessed her age (seventeen) and said his daughters were "just a little younger."But royal experts immediately recognized whose victory this represented: Prince William's! Tom Sykes called it "the first great triumph of King William V," with sources saying William was "the driving force in twisting Andrew's arm so far behind his back that he finally squealed." Jennie Bond confirmed: "William was determined to clear the way" as the "Andrew problem" obstructed his plans.Meanwhile, "horrifying" photos of King Charles looking gaunt exposed his deteriorating condition, with sources confirming palace "demise planning" is underway. Sykes wrote Charles's "suit is falling off him" as power flows to William: "Charles may sit on the throne, but William is quietly choreographing the institution's future." Plus: Meghan's friend admits Duchess is "literally lost" as As Ever brand fails, Harry's reconciliation collapsed after security demands, and Giuffre's family called Andrew's surrender "a vindication for survivors everywhere"!Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Meghan Markle's triumphant return to European high society became a "catwalk of catastrophes" this week! The Duchess sparked fury by filming herself lounging in a limo driving past the tunnel where Princess Diana died, then was caught on camera appearing to laugh when a model stumbled at the Balenciaga show. Royal commentators called it "insensitive beyond belief" and "next-level psychotic behavior." She also awkwardly snubbed Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and nearly head-butted designer Pierpaolo Piccioli before retiring to a $3,100-per-night hotel suite.Meanwhile, terrifying security revelations show a stalker got within feet of Prince Harry TWICE during his UK visit, with only two staffers to intervene when she reappeared outside his events. Harry and Meghan then collected Humanitarian of the Year awards in New York—prompting critics to note the irony of honoring people "estranged from their families who launched deeply destructive attacks for personal and financial gain."Plus: The royals delivered savage visual revenge with coordinated "grey suits" mocking Harry's complaints, reports claim William and Charles have "collapsed into silence" with trust "shattered," Kate published essay warning of "disconnection epidemic," and Deep Crown reveals the palace is already "acclimatizing the public" to William's reign as Charles serves as mere "transitional figure"!Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

The royal family exploded this week with multiple crises converging at once! Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine are reportedly "at odds" after cameras caught Camilla allegedly telling Kate to "move" during Trump's state visit, with insiders claiming Camilla is "territorial" and reminding Kate "she's calling the shots for now." The tension highlights a growing power struggle as Kate becomes increasingly influential with both King Charles and Prince William.Meanwhile, Prince Harry issued a furious statement accusing unnamed palace sources of actively "sabotaging" his reconciliation attempts after reports described his meeting with Charles as "formal." Palace insiders fired back: "Every time there's progress, he runs to the press and ruins it. He needs attention like air." But the week's bombshell came Saturday when William delivered his most candid interview ever with Eugene Levy, calling 2024 "the hardest year I've ever had" and revealing his vision for modernizing the monarchy. He opened up about protecting Kate and Charles during their cancer battles, learning from his parents' divorce mistakes, and why "change is on my agenda." Plus: Andrew and Fergie effectively banned from royal Christmas at Sandringham, Kate skipped the Rugby World Cup final but found time for a Harry Potter set visit with the kids, Meghan's father trapped in Philippines earthquake, and Tom Sykes declares William—not Charles—now calls the shots in the monarchy!

This week delivered royal chaos on an epic scale! Seven major charities dumped Sarah Ferguson faster than a hot potato after explosive emails revealed she called Jeffrey Epstein a "supreme friend" just weeks after publicly vowing to cut ties forever. But that wasn't the worst of it - new allegations emerged about Prince Andrew's involvement in a Thai orgy with over 40 women, described by witnesses as "industrial scale" encounters funded by taxpayers! Meanwhile, Prince Harry quietly registered six-year-old Archie for Eton College in a stunning move that could see the Sussex and Cambridge cousins educated together - only to have his spokesperson deny everything by Friday! Palace insiders are still furious over Harry's Guardian interview, with sources saying "his mouth is his biggest problem." Plus: William and Charles held crisis talks at Balmoral about keeping the monarchy united, Kate delivered a tear-jerking tribute to the Southport victims, Princess Anne gave underwire bra advice at a lingerie factory, and Meghan got publicly dumped by a reality TV star after snubbing her with gift boxes!

Donald Trump received the most spectacular royal treatment in history this week—unprecedented golden carriage rides, 1,300 military personnel, 41-gun salutes, and a state banquet where he repeatedly called Princess Kate "so beautiful." King Charles pulled out all the stops for Trump's second state visit, creating diplomatic theater on the scale of a coronation.But behind the pageantry, the royal family was imploding! Prince William was reportedly FURIOUS after discovering King Charles had secretly met with Prince Harry without telling him. When Harry's disastrous Guardian interview dropped 24 hours later—doubling down on demands for "truth" and "accountability"—William reached nuclear meltdown levels. Insiders now say the future king will "throw you out of the room" if you mention Harry's name! Plus: explosive revelations from former royal butler Paul Burrell about Queen Elizabeth's secret cancer battle, Andrew's funeral ambush that left William seething, and why this week of spectacular diplomacy may have permanently destroyed any chance of royal reconciliation forever!

This explosive episode of Palace Intrigue delivers shocking royal revelations that will leave you stunned. We dive deep into Tom Sykes' bombshell analysis of why King Charles revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis—and how it's triggering a dangerous power shift within the monarchy. As Charles grows visibly weaker, Prince Harry is desperately racing against time to reconcile with his father before Prince William's authority becomes absolute.Meanwhile, the monarchy faces its worst crisis in decades as public support plummets to just 51%—the lowest in 40 years. One in three Britons now question the royal institution's importance, with abolition support skyrocketing from 3% to 15%. We also expose Meghan Markle's latest disasters: her Netflix lifestyle series has bombed spectacularly, missing golden opportunities for product placement that could have saved her struggling brand. Royal experts suggest she should abandon lifestyle content and return to acting, with calls for Ryan Murphy or Shonda Rhimes collaborations.Plus, Princess Anne's secret £12 million fortune revealed, and we preview our explosive new series on Norway's royal rebels. Don't miss this jam-packed episode of royal drama, financial scandals, and family feuds that prove the crown is cracking.

This week's DEVASTATING royal drama! Meghan's "With Love, Meghan" Season 2 gets DESTROYED by critics with sources saying it WON'T BE RENEWED as it's "not the success Netflix wanted"! Jan Moir calls it "cottagecore" nonsense from someone who "burns every bridge" and "ghosts anyone who displeases her"! Meanwhile, King Charles reportedly wants a "PRE-NUP" agreement to control future Sussex interactions while Harry prepares for SOLO UK visit on Queen Elizabeth's death anniversary! Sources claim Charles will meet Harry but William REJECTS reconciliation "out of hand"! Plus: Princess Diana's 1991 time capsule unearthed with Kylie Minogue cassette, Prince Andrew survived TWO assassination attempts, and Harry may compete with William on Diana documentaries for 2027 anniversary!

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This week's BRUTAL royal reviews! Meghan's "With Love, Meghan" Season 2 gets SAVAGED by critics calling it "staged, fake and dull" with one reviewer comparing it to "watching glue dry"! The Times describes guests as "trapped Z-listers" bleating "badly scripted lines" while eating "sticky doughnuts covered in couch grass"! Meanwhile, Kate debuts STUNNING new blonde hair at Crathie Kirk that's "jaw-dropping" while moving to Forest Lodge for a "fresh start"! King Charles travels with his own BED, TOILET SEAT and "Kleenex Premium Comfort" lavatory paper, plus sells $300 LIMITED EDITION teddy bears! Harry feels "more isolated than ever" as Meghan works sunrise to sunset on her brand! Plus: Princess Diana once turned down JFK Jr.'s magazine cover request, and the Royal Mint releases final Queen Elizabeth coins!