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

Meghan Markle’s As Ever holiday collection has arrived with some eye-catching prices. The Pantry Basket costs $259, the Parlour Basket is $242 and the Hostess Basket comes in at $211. Meghan celebrated the launch with a personal Instagram montage tracing her entrepreneurial streak from selling homemade scrunchies and Girl Scout cookies as a child to building As Ever, with appearances from Harry and Lilibet along the way.

Not everyone was impressed. Critics attacked the post as self-congratulatory, while royal commentator Tom Sykes questioned the continued use of Montecito and family imagery following the Sussexes’ reported return to Britain. Sykes argues Meghan is “selling a life she doesn’t actually live in” and presenting a “fantasy perfect domestic life” to market her products.

So why haven’t we seen much of Meghan since the family returned? An unnamed HeatWorld source claims it is deliberate, saying Meghan has been advised that being less accessible could generate greater interest when she eventually begins making more public appearances.

Meanwhile, King Charles teamed up with Sir Elton John at an Apple and King’s Trust music workshop in London, meeting young people hoping to build careers in the creative industries.
And finally, welcome to the Royal Family WhatsApp group. A former Highgrove gardener says Harry appeared in his phone as “Baz,” while William may have been “Bobcat” or “Wombat,” depending on which version of the story you prefer. Catherine was reportedly “Mrs. Bobcat.” We also revisit royal nicknames including Fred and Gladys, Cabbage, Sausage, Baldy, Big Willy and the young William’s adorable attempt to call Queen Elizabeth “Granny”: Gary.

Questions this episode answers: How much do Meghan Markle’s new As Ever holiday baskets cost? What is inside Meghan’s $259 Pantry Basket? Why is Meghan’s As Ever marketing being criticized? Why has Meghan been staying out of the public eye? What did King Charles do with Elton John? What are Prince Harry and Prince William’s secret WhatsApp names? Why was Kate called “Mrs. Bobcat”? What nicknames do William and Kate reportedly use for each other? And why did Prince William once call Queen Elizabeth “Gary”?

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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.

After years of public warfare, Charles and Diana's divorce is finalized. Diana is stripped of her "Her Royal Highness" title—a humiliation that wounds her deeply. She receives a £17 million settlement but loses her formal place in the royal family. Charles feels relief mixed with guilt. Diana is free but also vulnerable, no longer protected by the institution. The worst is yet to come.

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Is Meghan Markle already homesick for California? A report claims Meghan wants regular trips back to the United States during the Sussex family’s extended stay in Britain and hopes to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas in California. Harry, however, reportedly wants the family to remain in Britain until at least the spring, potentially creating some difficult decisions over where Archie and Lilibet will spend the holidays. The couple are also reportedly keeping their Montecito estate rather than selling or renting it.

At the same time, another report claims Prince Harry’s calls to King Charles are not being put through, with an unnamed source alleging that the King and Prince William are frustrated by Harry’s continuing battle over security.

Meghan’s attempt to rebuild her public profile in Britain is also under scrutiny. PR specialist Nick Ede, who says he was once a friend of Meghan’s, argues that public perceptions will be her biggest obstacle and says the two eventually went their separate ways. Another report claims Meghan has been leaning on Ellen DeGeneres as she adjusts to life in Britain, while Radar Online says Meghan is considering expanding her lifestyle interests into a British yoga and wellness business.

Lauren Silverman, Simon Cowell’s wife, has also revealed that she spoke with Meghan about charity work and protecting children online, although no joint project has been announced.
And could Meghan and Harry’s wedding tiara controversy be heading for the big screen? A film about Queen Elizabeth’s longtime dresser Angela Kelly is reportedly in development, potentially reviving Harry’s account of the dispute over Meghan’s wedding tiara. One commentator claims there may be another incident from that period the Sussexes would rather not see dramatized.

Plus, tabloid sources claim Harry is aggressively pursuing new opportunities for both himself and Meghan while the couple increasingly “divide and conquer” professionally.

Questions this episode answers: Is Meghan Markle homesick for California? Are Harry and Meghan moving back to America? Will the Sussexes spend Thanksgiving and Christmas in California? Are Harry and Meghan keeping their Montecito mansion? Is King Charles refusing Prince Harry’s calls? Why did Meghan and Nick Ede stop being friends? Is Meghan launching a yoga business in Britain? What did Meghan discuss with Simon Cowell’s wife? Is a movie being made about Angela Kelly? What happened between Meghan and Angela Kelly over the royal wedding tiara? And are Prince Harry and Meghan spending more time apart?

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Who is the most powerful person in the Royal Family right now? Royal Insider Deep Crown has released its October power rankings, putting Meghan Markle at number one, Prince Harry second and Charles Spencer third. Prince William comes in fourth, Princess Diana’s enduring influence earns her fifth place, while King Charles lands in sixth. Catherine, Princess of Wales, is eighth. The rankings measure influence rather than royal status, with Meghan taking the top spot because of her perceived influence over Harry and the Sussexes’ future.

Meanwhile, King Charles is preparing for a Caribbean tour beginning in the Bahamas on October 27 amid renewed calls for an apology and reparations over Britain’s role in slavery. Buckingham Palace says the visit will acknowledge the “darkest days of our past,” but maintains that formal apologies and reparations are matters for the British Government.

Back at Buckingham Palace, there is a less diplomatic problem: rats. A new documentary looks at the Palace pest-control team’s annual battle against rodents and revisits the story of a rat reportedly appearing near Barack and Michelle Obama’s accommodations during a royal visit. According to the story, President Obama had one request: don’t tell Michelle.

Plus, Tom Parker Bowles reveals Queen Camilla’s rules for roast chicken and praises his mother’s scrambled eggs, while a tabloid claims Lady Louise Windsor and boyfriend Felix da Silva-Clamp are discussing marriage, children and buying a home. Princess Anne reveals her wonderfully efficient method for ending a dinner party, and we revisit Princess Diana’s 1985 White House dance with Clint Eastwood, which Radar Online has given a far more dramatic headline than the evidence supports. 

Questions this episode answers: Why is Meghan Markle number one in the latest royal power rankings? Where do Prince Harry, Prince William, Kate Middleton and King Charles rank? Will King Charles apologize for slavery during his Caribbean tour? Will Britain pay reparations? Does Buckingham Palace really have a rat problem? Was a rat spotted while Barack and Michelle Obama stayed at Buckingham Palace? Is Lady Louise Windsor getting serious with Felix da Silva-Clamp? How does Princess Anne get dinner guests to leave? And did Princess Diana have a romance with Clint Eastwood?

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Could Harry and Meghan finally apologize for their explosive Oprah Winfrey interview? The Express, citing an unnamed source, claims the Sussexes now regret taking their grievances with the Royal Family public and want a private meeting where Meghan could apologize for comments made during the 2021 interview, including her account of conversations about Archie’s skin color.
Another report claims Harry and Meghan have secured a meeting with King Charles before Christmas. Sources quoted by Rob Shuter say the couple have been placed in the King’s diary, but Harry’s attempts to reach William have reportedly gone unanswered. According to one source, “Charles is willing to move forward. William is not.”

Meanwhile, a tabloid claims Princess Eugenie is siding with William and Catherine rather than Harry and Meghan. The story revolves around the mysterious online appearance of a copy of Meghan’s The Bench apparently inscribed to Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank for more than $26,000. Neither the inscription nor the claim about its ownership has been authenticated.
Questions also continue over Harry and Meghan’s picturesque Cotswolds pub photographs. Royal commentator Josh Rom rejected the more extreme conspiracy theories but acknowledged that modern paparazzi photography can involve tip-offs, saying the outing appeared “very much self-contained.”

Plus, Prince Edward visited George Washington’s Mount Vernon and sampled some American whiskey, Sophie recalled the terrifying moment she kept Queen Elizabeth waiting because she couldn’t find her seat at a state banquet, and we hear the story of a young Prince William receiving a royal telling-off from his grandmother after disappearing from a riding party at Balmoral.

Questions this episode answers: Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle going to apologize for the Oprah interview? Does Meghan regret what she said about Archie’s skin color? Are Harry and Meghan meeting King Charles before Christmas? Is King Charles willing to reconcile with the Sussexes? Why isn’t Prince William responding to Harry? Has Princess Eugenie chosen William and Kate over Harry and Meghan? Were Harry and Meghan’s pub photos staged? Why did Sophie keep Queen Elizabeth waiting at a state banquet? And why did Queen Elizabeth once tell off Prince William at Balmoral?

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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.