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

Charles Spencer is continuing to speak out following publication of his Princess Diana memoir, arguing that marrying into the Royal Family can be harder than growing up inside it. Speaking with Tina Brown, Spencer pointed to the experiences of Diana and Harry and Meghan and said the institution has “a way of thinking that is very specific.” He also described the Palace response to his book as “very aggressive” and questioned why King Charles did not directly deny the claims attributed to him.
Spencer also discussed his relationships with Prince William and Prince Harry, describing himself simply as an uncle who is available when needed. He confirmed that Harry and his family stayed with him during the summer and said he told William and Harry about his completed memoir at the same time.

The Earl revisited one of the most painful moments following Diana’s death: William and Harry walking behind their mother’s coffin. Spencer says he still believes the boys should never have been asked to make that procession and acknowledged feeling guilty that he did not do more to prevent it. He also took a swipe at Charles’s temper, joking about the King’s infamous encounter with a leaking pen.

Elsewhere, Buckingham Palace staff have undergone alcohol-awareness training, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, received some social-media fashion criticism, and Tom Parker Bowles reveals that King Charles used to perform all the different voices while reading Harry Potter to Camilla’s grandchildren.

Plus, we revisit King Charles’s reported nickname for Meghan, “Tungsten,” and the curious case of a seller asking more than twelve thousand pounds for a King Charles one-pound coin that is not actually considered rare.

Questions this episode answers: What did Charles Spencer say about marrying into the Royal Family? What did he say about Harry and Meghan? Why is Charles Spencer criticizing the Palace response to his Diana memoir? Did Spencer tell William and Harry about the book? Does Charles Spencer regret William and Harry walking behind Diana’s coffin? What did he say about King Charles’s temper? Does King Charles really do Harry Potter voices? Why did Charles reportedly call Meghan “Tungsten”? And is the King Charles bee coin really worth thousands of pounds?

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have condemned photographers they say spent hours watching Archie and Lilibet’s school, with police now investigating the incident. According to ITV News and Sky News, two men carrying backpacks were spotted near the school before leaving in a rented van. The Sussexes’ spokesperson called the alleged behavior “extraordinarily reckless,” while details of the incident have reportedly been passed to the committee reviewing the family’s request for police protection.

The incident brings Harry’s long-running security battle back into focus just weeks after Archie and Lilibet changed schools. Meanwhile, Harry’s potential connection with Jeff Bezos and Amazon is attracting criticism, with The Independent questioning whether an alliance with one of the world’s wealthiest businessmen sits comfortably alongside Harry’s public advocacy on issues including climate change and burnout.

Harry’s sustainable travel initiative Travalyst has also reported a small financial loss for 2025, which the organization describes as planned investment, while Meghan’s latest As Ever promotional video has received the full parody treatment online.

And William and Catherine joined Sir Kevin Sinfield as he completed another stage of his seven-ultramarathons-in-seven-days challenge supporting motor neurone disease charities. Catherine also took time with a nervous young girl during a visit to Headingley Stadium before later turning up on residents’ doorsteps to help passengers aboard a community minibus.

Questions this episode answers: What happened outside Archie and Lilibet’s school? Why are police investigating photographers near the Sussex children? What did Harry and Meghan say about the incident? Could the incident affect Prince Harry’s security review? What is Harry’s connection to Jeff Bezos and Amazon? Did Travalyst lose money? Why is Meghan’s As Ever video being parodied? And what did William and Kate do with Kevin Sinfield?

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Charles Spencer says he has spoken with both Prince William and Prince Harry since publishing his controversial Princess Diana memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. Spencer revealed Harry had one particular concern, asking whether the book contained anything that would embarrass him. Spencer says he deliberately kept both brothers out of the project and did not ask either of them to approve the book. He has not revealed what William said about it.
Meanwhile, the internet has produced another spectacular royal rumor: claims that King Charles and Queen Camilla are divorcing because of a mysterious “secret dossier.” Snopes investigated the story and found no evidence supporting the allegations, no credible reporting of a divorce and no announcement from Buckingham Palace.

There is also a more serious story involving King Charles and his longtime friend, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. The Telegraph reports that Charles tried to reach out after friends raised concerns about Fiennes’s wellbeing, but his attempt to make contact through Fiennes’s wife was unsuccessful.

Plus, Princess Anne meets endurance fundraiser Sir Kevin Sinfield, not Jerry Seinfeld, although we briefly got very excited. Princess Beatrice’s dinner with Spotify executive Dustee Jenkins sparks speculation about crisis-management advice for the York family, William and Catherine hold separate behind-the-scenes meetings at Windsor Castle, and an English-style pub named the King’s Arms is coming to Transylvania in honor of King Charles. 

Questions this episode answers: What did Prince Harry ask Charles Spencer about his Princess Diana memoir? Has Prince William spoken to Charles Spencer about Swan Song? Did Harry or William approve Charles Spencer’s book? Are King Charles and Queen Camilla getting divorced? What is the truth behind the royal “secret dossier” rumor? Why did King Charles try to contact Sir Ranulph Fiennes? Did Princess Anne meet Jerry Seinfeld? And why is a pub in Transylvania being named after King Charles?

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Ari Emanuel has delivered a remarkably blunt answer about Meghan Markle’s Hollywood future following the end of her relationship with William Morris Endeavor. Asked about Meghan by The Sunday Times, Emanuel replied, “Here’s the great thing: I don’t have to think about that anymore.” Meghan signed with WME in 2023, but the agency stopped representing her in 2025.
Meanwhile, Meghan is sharing new hosting advice through As Ever, while a separate report claims she wants guests to sign confidentiality agreements before certain dinners where private family or royal matters could be discussed. That NDA claim comes from unnamed sources in Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack. 

Photographs of Archie and Lilibet have also reportedly appeared in an Architectural Digest feature on Gloria Steinem’s Manhattan home, including an image of Steinem with Archie and a Sussex family Christmas card.

Plus, a branding expert estimates that Prince Harry could command as much as one million dollars for an exclusive appearance, while commentator Angela Levin has some very strong opinions about Harry and Meghan remaining in Britain.

And away from the Sussexes, Prince Edward is visiting the United States and Canada, while Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is winning praise after carrying on with a royal tour of Zambia despite her luggage failing to arrive.

Questions this episode answers: What did Ari Emanuel say about Meghan Markle? Why did WME stop representing Meghan? Does Meghan Markle require NDAs at private dinners? Were new photographs of Archie and Lilibet revealed? How much could Prince Harry earn for a speaking appearance? What is Prince Edward doing in America? And what happened to Sophie’s luggage during her royal tour?

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Could Queen Camilla secretly reconnect with Sarah Ferguson? Reports claim Camilla is considering meeting her former friend despite alleged opposition from King Charles and royal advisers. Sources claim the two women once shared a close bond and that any reunion would happen privately and on Camilla’s terms.
Meanwhile, Lizzie Cundy claims Sarah Ferguson wants to tell her story and says there is a “bidding war” surrounding a possible book and interview. Ferguson’s spokesperson has denied plans for a tell-all memoir, but Cundy says Sarah has plenty she could discuss, including Princess Diana, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

There are also new claims about tension involving Queen Camilla, Harry and Meghan, while an Instagram photograph has sparked speculation that Meghan could return to Paris Fashion Week. Her attendance has not been announced.

And Princess Diana is once again at the center of the William and Harry divide. Reports claim Harry could move ahead with a Diana tribute despite William’s objections, while Richard Kay suggests William could eventually restore his mother’s HRH style after becoming king. Omid Scobie, meanwhile, challenges the familiar narrative that Catherine could serve as the peacemaker between the brothers. 

Questions this episode answers: Will Queen Camilla meet Sarah Ferguson again? Were Camilla and Sarah Ferguson once close friends? Is Sarah Ferguson planning a memoir or major television interview? Could Meghan Markle attend Paris Fashion Week? What is Prince Harry planning for the thirtieth anniversary of Princess Diana’s death? Does Prince William oppose another Diana documentary? Could William restore Princess Diana’s HRH style when he becomes king? And could Catherine really help reconcile Prince William and Prince Harry?

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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 Shark Media network.