Palace Intrigue : Royal Family gossip

Norway’s royal family faces unprecedented scrutiny as Marius Borg Høiby, the adult son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appears in court on dozens of serious criminal charges, including multiple rape allegations. Although Høiby holds no royal title, the scale of the case has shaken a monarchy long considered scandal-free, forcing Crown Prince Haakon to publicly distance the institution while emphasizing faith in the rule of law. The trial unfolds amid deep personal strain for the family, including Mette-Marit’s worsening health and renewed attention on past links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Meanwhile, newly released Epstein emails deliver another damaging chapter for the Duke of York’s family, exposing Sarah Ferguson’s intimate correspondence, financial appeals, and apparent role in efforts to rehabilitate Epstein’s reputation long after his conviction. The emails also reference Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, intensifying the reputational fallout. Together, the stories underline how proximity to power, privilege, and silence continue to collide with accountability across Europe’s royal houses.

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Prince Harry is reportedly left shaken after unflattering court sketches from his High Court appearance go viral, sparking widespread mockery online. Security experts weigh in on whether the Duke should pursue a restraining order against a known stalker as concerns grow over his safety during UK visits. The episode also explores claims that Harry prioritizes keeping Meghan happy amid slipping popularity, his renewed focus on Africa in a deeply personal new book foreword, fresh speaking engagements in Washington, and disturbing new reports about Prince Andrew’s mental state following his eviction from Royal Lodge.

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.

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King Charles may be forced to rethink plans to move Prince Andrew into a modest farmhouse on the Sandringham estate after reports of security headaches, pest problems, and Andrew himself branding the property “poky.” As insiders warn that both Andrew and Sarah Ferguson may need to lower expectations — or even leave the UK entirely — commentators also caution Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie about the reputational risks of standing publicly by their father. Meanwhile, Andrew’s Pitch@Palace Global venture quietly collapses, Prince William celebrates a dramatic Aston Villa comeback, prepares for a sensitive Saudi Arabia visit tied to a next-generation fighter jet project, and the King and Queen follow William’s lead by publicly backing Britain’s struggling pub trade.

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.

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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.

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Newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal a far deeper and longer-running relationship between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously acknowledged, including emails exchanged well after Andrew publicly claimed he had cut ties. The correspondence shows Epstein being invited to Buckingham Palace for “lots of privacy,” discussions about meeting women, financial contacts described as “super flush with cash,” and warm exchanges continuing into 2011. The files also include emails involving Sarah Ferguson requesting emergency cash, a controversial photograph now circulating online, and renewed scrutiny over Andrew’s failure to cooperate with U.S. investigators. Commentators warn the revelations reopen questions about palace oversight, accountability, and whether King Charles has gone far enough in sidelining his brother — with some arguing only a future King William will fully sever Andrew from royal life.

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.

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Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

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