Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to public life in Britain has sparked a fierce argument over whether the Sussexes are performing charitable work or attempting to establish their own unofficial royal court.

The couple's recent visit to Nottingham looked remarkably similar to the engagements they carried out as working members of the Royal Family, complete with cheering supporters, flowers, photographs and carefully organized appearances.
But Express columnist Alicia Liberty questions why two people who stepped away from royal duties are still conducting what appear to be royal-style walkabouts.

Fellow Express writer Emily Wright goes further, accusing Meghan of launching a calculated publicity offensive designed to compete with Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Not everyone agrees.

Writing in the iPaper, royal commentator Jennie Bond argues that Harry and Meghan remain effective public figures who can use their fame to support charitable causes. Bond suggests William will simply have to accept that the Sussexes are back in Britain and attracting attention.
But the controversy extends beyond royal jealousy.

Natalie Fahy, editor of the Nottingham Post, has criticized the Sussexes' visit over the use of local public resources. She questions why a financially struggling city should provide crowd-control support and road closures for two people who are no longer working royals.
Fahy also contrasts Meghan's expensive clothing with the economic hardship experienced by families in the neighborhoods the couple visited.

Meanwhile, Meghan's meeting with Malala Yousafzai continues to attract scrutiny.
Daily Mail journalist Alison Boshoff questions how much money Meghan's promise to donate a day's proceeds from As Ever jam and tea sales will actually generate for the Malala Fund. Boshoff estimates the amount could be relatively modest, although the calculation relies on limited publicly available information.

And Meghan's charity sweatshirt has reportedly sold out twice. The $100 collaboration with Moms Offering More was released for International Day of the Girl, with proceeds supporting organizations helping mothers and families.

The competing reactions leave one question hanging over Harry and Meghan's British comeback: are they rebuilding their public image through charitable work, or creating a parallel royal operation outside Buckingham Palace?

Questions this episode answers: Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle running a rival royal court? Why are critics questioning the Sussexes' Nottingham visit? What did Jennie Bond say about Harry and Meghan's comeback? Is Meghan deliberately competing with Kate Middleton for publicity? Why is the Nottingham Post criticizing Harry and Meghan? Did taxpayers pay for security and crowd control during the Sussexes' visit? How much money will Meghan's As Ever promotion raise for the Malala Fund? Has Meghan's $100 charity sweatshirt sold out? And could Harry and Meghan's return to Britain create a new rivalry with William and Catherine?

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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 Media network.

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Meghan Markle's rumored return to acting in Netflix's The Gentlemen appears to be over, with conflicting reports about whether the Duchess of Sussex was ever seriously considered for the Guy Ritchie drama.

People magazine reports that Meghan is no longer in discussions about joining the show's third season. But sources disagree about what happened behind the scenes.

A friend quoted by The Telegraph claims Netflix may have used speculation about Meghan's involvement to generate publicity for the series, while Page Six previously reported that Meghan had a conversation with a casting director but never received an actual offer.

Sources connected to the production have pushed back against suggestions that the show needed a celebrity casting stunt.

And the controversy arrives amid a potentially much bigger problem for Harry and Meghan's Netflix relationship.

The Sunday Times reports that Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria, described as one of the Sussexes' strongest supporters at the streaming giant, has departed amid wider company redundancies.

An unnamed consultant claims Bajaria's departure could leave Harry and Meghan vulnerable as new executives review expensive projects that have struggled to reach production.
Several Sussex-related productions remain unfinished or in development, including adaptations of Meet Me at the Lake, The Wedding Date and No Way Out, along with Prince Harry's proposed polo drama.

Former Disney executive Peter Rice is reportedly taking over Bajaria's role, with sources predicting a tougher approach to projects that have not delivered results.
Meanwhile, Radar Online claims Meghan has been sending handwritten notes, flowers and products from her As Ever brand to Netflix executive Ted Sarandos in an effort to maintain the relationship.

The outlet's unnamed sources allege that Meghan's attention is becoming excessive and may be creating discomfort rather than goodwill. These claims remain unverified.
Writing in The Spectator, Alexander Larman questions whether Meghan can successfully restart her acting career without a major production like The Gentlemen.
Meghan is still reportedly expected to make a cameo in the upcoming Amazon film Close Personal Friends, playing a version of herself.

But the Sussexes' entertainment troubles are not the only story.

Prince Harry's legal dispute with Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in memory of Princess Diana, has been temporarily paused.

The Telegraph reports that deadlines in Sentebale's defamation case against Harry have been extended amid concerns about falling income and potentially enormous legal costs.
The lawsuit has not been withdrawn, and Harry is reportedly prepared to defend himself at trial.
The dispute follows a bitter breakdown between Harry and the charity's leadership, including allegations of bullying, harassment and abuse of power that were not substantiated by the Charity Commission's subsequent investigation.

Finally, Harry has revealed how he introduces himself to strangers. Despite his lengthy official name and royal titles, his preferred introduction is remarkably simple: “Hi, I'm Harry.”

Questions this episode answers: Is Meghan Markle joining Netflix's The Gentlemen? Did Meghan receive an acting offer from Guy Ritchie? Was Meghan used to promote the Netflix series? Why did Bela Bajaria leave Netflix? Have Harry and Meghan lost their biggest supporter at the streaming service? Could Netflix cancel the Sussexes' unfinished projects? Is Meghan trying to maintain her relationship with Ted Sarandos? Will Meghan return to acting in Close Personal Friends? Why has Sentebale's lawsuit against Prince Harry been paused? Could Harry face a defamation trial involving his former charity? And how does Prince Harry introduce himself to strangers?

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Princess Catherine narrowly avoided a royal wardrobe mishap during a glittering state banquet at Windsor Castle, after eagle-eyed viewers noticed that part of her flowing yellow gown appeared to be trapped beneath a chair leg.

King Charles and Camilla hosted approximately 160 guests to celebrate Britain's relationship with Oman, with a menu featuring Scottish seafood, Windsor pheasant and baked Alaska.
During his speech, Charles paid a special tribute to the next generation of royal leadership, highlighting Prince William's partnership with the Sultan's son, Sayyid Theyazin, through the Jewel of Arabia Expedition.

But the Royal Family's most emotional engagement came away from Windsor.

King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William traveled to Aberfan to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Welsh mining disaster that killed 116 children and 28 adults in 1966.
The royals laid wreaths and met survivors, rescuers and bereaved families at the memorial garden built on the site of Pantglas Junior School.
 
Questions this episode answers:
What happened to Kate Middleton's yellow dress at the Windsor state banquet?
Did Princess Catherine suffer a wardrobe malfunction?
Which tiara did Kate wear to the Sultan of Oman's state banquet?
What did King Charles say about Prince William and the Sultan's son?
Why did Prince Harry's spokesperson clarify his GQ interview comments?
Who photographed William and Catherine's new royal portrait?
What did Queen Camilla do to the banquet flowers?
Why was Queen Elizabeth's china used at Windsor Castle?
What food was served at the royal state banquet?
How did King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William commemorate the Aberfan disaster?
What did Aberfan survivor Jeff Edwards say to King Charles?
And what did Prince William reveal about Prince Philip's charming personality?

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to royal-style public engagements has reportedly triggered fresh anger behind palace walls, with one source claiming Prince William is so furious that he would throw the Sussexes out of Britain if he could.

The latest controversy began when a friend of Harry and Meghan told Hello! magazine that the couple never agreed to abandon their original half-in, half-out royal arrangement. Instead, the friend claimed the late Queen Elizabeth imposed that decision on them.

The comments prompted an angry response from figures described as close to the Royal Family. One friend of the late Queen called the suggestion “unforgivable,” while a former courtier loyal to King Charles described the idea of treating the Queen's decision like a contract as “absolutely disgusting.”

Meanwhile, questions are being raised about the enthusiastic reception Harry and Meghan received in Nottingham.

Hello! magazine reports that representatives of one charity encouraged members of the crowd to cheer loudly and shout messages of affection before the Sussexes arrived. Royal correspondents described the unusual attempt to generate enthusiasm as something they had rarely witnessed at royal engagements.

There is also a new dispute over how Harry and Meghan should be described. A friend of the couple says they strongly dislike being called “non-working royals” or “former royals,” arguing that Harry remains a member of the Royal Family and that both Sussexes continue to work.
But the rivalry with William and Catherine appears to be intensifying, at least according to the tabloids.

Rob Shuter claims Meghan interpreted Catherine and Princess Charlotte's recent journey on the London Underground as a deliberate attempt to embarrass her over the Sussexes' security concerns. A source close to Catherine rejects the allegation, insisting the Princess of Wales was simply spending time with her daughter.

Meanwhile, William and Kate have released a new woodland portrait of Catherine connected to research into the benefits of nature for young children's development.

And New Idea claims William is “seething” over the Sussexes' Nottingham visit, accusing Harry and Meghan of staging an unofficial royal engagement that clashed with King Charles's duties in Wales.
Other anonymous sources claim William remains deeply angry with Harry, dislikes the couple's commercial activities and wants their public appearances kept separate from official royal events. None of these alleged private reactions has been independently confirmed.

Finally, Prince William found himself in an awkward situation when a woman attempted to kiss him on the cheek during a recent public engagement. The prince appeared to politely decline.
Questions this episode answers: Is Prince William furious about Harry and Meghan's return to Britain? Did the Sussexes reject Queen Elizabeth's half-in, half-out decision? Why are palace insiders calling Harry and Meghan's comments unforgivable? Were crowds encouraged to cheer for Meghan in Nottingham? Why do Harry and Meghan dislike being called former royals? Did Meghan take offense at Kate and Charlotte riding the London Underground? Is William trying to prevent Harry and Meghan from staging royal-style engagements? Why did Kate release a new woodland portrait? And what happened when a woman tried to kiss Prince William?

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Prince Harry has delivered another revealing interview about his fractured relationship with the Royal Family,declaring that he wants reconciliation with King Charles and Prince William but suggesting that others may be standingin the way.“Some people don't want it to work out. I want it to work out.”T

he comments came during a 47-minute GQ interview released on the same morning King Charles, Queen Camilla,Prince William and Princess Catherine welcomed the Sultan of Oman to Windsor for a historic state visit.Harry did not identify the people he believes may be obstructing reconciliation, but he described repairing familyrelationships as “the most important thing” and acknowledged that the emotional scars of the past remain.The Duke of Sussex also offered a brief update on King Charles' health, saying his father is “getting better,” withoutproviding additional medical details.

Much of Harry's conversation with GQ journalist Zach Baron focused on grief and the lasting impact of Princess Diana's death.

Questions this episode answers:What did Prince Harry say about reconciling with King Charles and Prince William?Who does Harry believe is preventing a royal reconciliation?What did Harry reveal about King Charles' health?What did Harry say about his final telephone call with Princess Diana?How has becoming a father changed Harry's understanding of grief?Are Archie and Lilibet happy at their new British school?Are Harry and Meghan planning to stay in Britain permanently?Why did Harry's GQ interview coincide with the Sultan of Oman's state visit?How did Kate Middleton greet the Sultan at Windsor?And did Prince Harry deliberately overshadow King Charles' royal engagement?

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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 Media network.

Also check out new seasons of

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