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THE WEEK OF THE INHERITANCE: MEGHAN STANDS WITH GRIEVING PARENTS, HER FATHER IS JAILED AGAIN, AND A KING TURNS 78 IN THE RAIN

Meghan made her first public appearance since Thomas Markle’s arrest, travelling to Brussels with Harry for the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial to children who died after harm linked to social media. She did not speak. Harry gave the keynote alone: “I’m here as a father. My wife, a mother.” The same week, her father cut off his ankle monitor at 1:45 a.m., was re-arrested, and was ordered held without bond; a psychiatric evaluation of his competency is due around Nov. 20. He denies the charge and is presumed innocent. Plus the King at 78, soaked through an Antiguan parade and jiving at a Junkanoo, his aides calling diplomacy “literally what he was born to do”; Andrew’s tightening net; and Kate on what the outdoors gave her during cancer.

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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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Kate Middleton earns glowing praise from the Royal Family's newest member, Harriet Phillips, who describes the Princess of Wales as open-hearted, approachable and someone she can turn to for advice.

In her first interview since marrying Peter Phillips, Harriet reveals what it's really like to join the Royal Family, from a relaxed vacation with William, Kate and their children to her first meeting with Princess Anne.

Harriet shares details of her surprise engagement, her royal wedding and the extraordinary welcome she received from Anne, whom she describes as generous, loyal, hardworking and surprisingly good fun.

Some royal watchers are already comparing Harriet's approach to royal life with Meghan Markle's, prompting fresh discussion about what it means to marry into the House of Windsor.

Meanwhile, Princess Anne delivers some characteristically blunt observations about modern royal walkabouts. The Princess Royal explains why she dislikes the emphasis on handshakes, selfies and phones, arguing that people are so busy recording royal encounters that they forget to actually speak to the royals.

But a much bigger question is emerging about the future of the monarchy.

Prince William may not want to succeed King Charles as Head of the Commonwealth. Constitutional historian Ed Owens tells Vanity Fair that William appears reluctant to inherit the position, which is not automatically passed from one monarch to the next.

Could William become King without becoming Head of the Commonwealth? And could Caribbean nations move toward becoming republics during his reign?

We examine why William may want to distance the future monarchy from Britain's imperial past and how Queen Elizabeth the Second might have viewed his approach.

Questions this episode answers: What did Harriet Phillips say about Kate Middleton? Who is Peter Phillips' wife? What is Princess Anne really like behind closed doors? Why is Harriet Phillips being compared to Meghan Markle? Why does Princess Anne dislike royal selfies and handshakes? Will Prince William become Head of the Commonwealth? Is the Commonwealth leadership hereditary? Could William's reign bring major changes to the British monarchy?

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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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Family secrets, a Wyoming ranch and a Thanksgiving somebody won't survive. Gus Callahan has signed his share of Coldwater Ranch over in a sealed envelope, and he'll read the name at Thanksgiving dinner. Twenty days out, his cinch is cut, a lithium company is staking his land, and his youngest, Josie, starts to suspect her own family.

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🎄 One subscription, the whole family, no ads. Caloroga+ on Apple Podcasts is $49.99 a year: Palace Intrigue ad-free plus Deep Crown and 25+ shows, shareable with up to 6 people through Family Sharing. Try it free for 30 days: tap Try Free in Apple Podcasts. Got an App Store gift card? This is a good use for it.

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

King WIlliam Season 3

Crown and Controversy Season 4

Crown and Controversy: Kate Middleton

Happy Birthday to King Charles the Third! As the monarch celebrates his 78th birthday, Buckingham Palace offers a fascinating look at how Charles is reshaping the monarchy, tackling difficult political issues and preparing for a future in which some countries may choose to remove him as head of state.

An unnamed royal insider claims Charles is increasingly determined to speak his mind, even when his views make politicians uncomfortable. Meanwhile, senior palace aides tell The Times that the King is embracing the most challenging diplomatic assignments of his reign.
Following an exhausting nine-day Caribbean tour involving more than 40 engagements, courtiers praise Charles's determination, his relationship with Queen Camilla and his ability to connect with world leaders.

But the biggest revelation concerns the future of the Commonwealth. A senior royal aide says Buckingham Palace would accept decisions by Caribbean nations and other Commonwealth realms to become republics and replace King Charles as head of state.

Could the King be preparing for the monarchy to lose more of its overseas crowns?

Plus, why does King Charles have two birthdays? We explain the history of Trooping the Colour, the royal birthday tradition dating back to King George the Second, and what might change when Prince William becomes King.

We also hear about Charles joking with Guyana's president, dancing in the Caribbean heat and refusing to abandon an independence parade during a tropical downpour.

And a New York Times correspondent reveals what it's really like to fly with King Charles aboard an RAF Voyager, from the royal airport lounge to the food, seating arrangements and strict rules for reporters.

Questions this episode answers: When is King Charles' real birthday? Why does King Charles celebrate two birthdays? How old is King Charles in 2026? Is King Charles becoming more outspoken? Will Caribbean countries remove Charles as head of state? Does Buckingham Palace support countries becoming republics? What happened during Charles and Camilla's Caribbean tour? What is it like to fly with the King? Will Prince William celebrate two birthdays when he becomes King?

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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

King WIlliam Season 3

Crown and Controversy Season 4

Crown and Controversy: Kate Middleton

After years of scandal over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Charles makes the brutal decision to strip his younger brother Andrew of all remaining titles. Andrew is no longer a prince—he's now just Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. He's evicted from Royal Lodge. The decision comes with Prince William's support, but it's devastating nonetheless. Charles is removing his own brother from the royal family. It's the final, terrible duty of his kingship: protecting the institution, even if it means destroying family bonds. Just like his mother before him.

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🎄 One subscription, the whole family, no ads. Caloroga+ on Apple Podcasts is $49.99 a year: Palace Intrigue ad-free plus Deep Crown and 25+ shows, shareable with up to 6 people through Family Sharing. Try it free for 30 days: tap Try Free in Apple Podcasts. Got an App Store gift card? This is a good use for it.

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

King WIlliam Season 3

Crown and Controversy Season 4

Crown and Controversy: Kate Middleton