Palace Intrigue : Meghan and Harry's Australia trip, King Charles visits USA - Royal Family gossip

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and what a week it was. Easter confirmed the shape of the slimmed-down monarchy — Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine and the children front and centre, with the York family conspicuously absent. Andrew's situation deepened on multiple fronts: new claims about a "party bag" evening at Sandringham in 2000, reports of Charles taking near-daily calls out of fear Andrew could "go rogue," a mystery woman, a caravan, and curious tourists treating Norfolk like a theme park. Sarah Ferguson is sofa-surfing, running through three phones, and reportedly furious at Camilla. King Charles confirmed his Washington state visit for April 28th, with Deep Crown laying out why the diplomatic tightrope is even tighter than it looks — and why a Harry reunion was always going to be a logistical non-starter. Speaking of Harry: "movie snuggles" is now in the public record, Meghan is fuming, and the Netflix deal is said to be effectively over. Australia awaits. New royal biographies reveal Queen Elizabeth's near-breakdown in 1969, her quietly knowing final summer, and Prince Philip drinking a solitary beer on the last night of his life.

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Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower

William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

On today’s episode, we explore how fashion has become one of the Royal Family’s most effective tools of influence — with Catherine, Princess of Wales at the centre of that strategy.Drawing on insights from Justine Picardie, royal fashion is described as “soft power,” a visual language used to project stability and continuity during uncertain times. One recent example: Catherine’s gold gown and Lover’s Knot tiara at a state banquet, reinforcing tradition and authority without saying a word.Also today, 

Sophie is earning a new nickname among royal watchers — “Super Sophie” — as her workload and visibility continue to grow.We look at actress Hannah Waddingham’s increasing presence around royal events, including her work with Prince William’s Earthshot Prize and her standout performance at the Royal Variety Performance, which reportedly prompted Catherine to say, “Amazing, that was fantastic.”

After the break, we dig into the money: Prince William received $30.9 million from the Duchy of Cornwall in 2025, while residents in Poundbury raise concerns about upkeep.And finally, a rare glimpse inside royal life as Queen Elizabeth’s private apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse are set to open to the public for the first time, offering what curators describe as “a rare glimpse into the personal, ‘lived-in’ spaces” of the late Queen.

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Royal Books:

Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower

William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Princess Catherine is being described by insiders as the emotional backbone of the Royal Family, with growing concern she may be carrying too much as pressure on the institution intensifies.
We also look at the lighter side of royal life, including Kate’s famously practical car routine, why King Charles refuses snacks on the road, and a columnist’s very selective list of royals she would actually curtsy to.

Plus: a new biography claims Prince Philip lived with pancreatic cancer for years in secret, and one writer tests Meghan’s one-pot pasta — with surprisingly decent results.

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Royal Books:

Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower

William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

William and Catherine's decision to remain at Windsor rather than move to Buckingham Palace creates unprecedented press scrutiny and protocol challenges. Palace staff struggle with the logistics of a commuter King while media critics question whether the monarchy is abandoning its traditions. The empty state rooms become a symbol of changing royal priorities as William fights to maintain some normalcy for his family while fulfilling his duties as sovereign.

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A new season of King William is available now.

Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.

Royal Books:

Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower

William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Fresh allegations about Prince Andrew’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein have revived scrutiny over what allegedly happened at Sandringham, while new reports suggest King Charles is managing Andrew carefully out of fear of what he might do if fully cut loose. We also look at claims Charles is pressuring Prince William to repair relations with Prince Harry.

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A new season of King William is available now.

Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.

Royal Books:

Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower

William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana