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

SELLING A LIFE SHE DOESN'T LIVE: MEGHAN'S MONTECITO CHRISTMAS, ANDREW'S WARRANTS QUASHED, AND HARRY'S CALLS THAT AREN'T PUT THROUGH

Meghan's As Ever holiday range launched this week with a $148 advent calendar, its keepsake box a drawing of the Montecito house she is currently an ocean away from — a California Christmas marketed from a rented Cotswolds cottage she is reportedly homesick to leave. Mark Francis on the gap between the brand and the life. Plus: a High Court judge finds the warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful, while the misconduct investigation continues; reports that Harry's calls to his father aren't being put through, even as a reconciliation is briefed; the fight over who gets to tell Diana's story; and William, in a wet Welsh field, having the best week in the family.

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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.

Could Meghan Markle become the voice of Princess Diana’s story? Radar Online claims Prince Harry wants Meghan to take a central role in a possible film marking thirty years since his mother’s death, with an unnamed production source claiming Meghan could provide the voice guiding viewers through Diana’s story. Other unnamed sources predict Prince William would see the project as crossing a serious line.
But William may have a Diana tribute available to him that Harry cannot match. Another report claims the Prince of Wales could consider posthumously restoring Diana’s HRH style after he becomes king. One source claims Harry fears such a move could overshadow anything he produces and turn remembering their mother into an unwanted competition between the brothers.
Meanwhile, reports that Harry and Meghan want to apologize to the Royal Family for their past public attacks are meeting skepticism from commentators who question both their motives and whether the British public would accept an apology.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly taking increasingly separate approaches to protecting their positions within the Royal Family, while their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is said to be enjoying a comfortable life in Norfolk despite the continuing police investigation.

Plus, why doesn’t Prince William wear a wedding ring? We explain the decision he made before marrying Catherine. William also honored rugby legend and MND fundraiser Sir Kevin Sinfield at Windsor Castle, received a homemade card for Princess Charlotte and made one woman’s eightieth birthday unforgettable during a visit to Ilminster.

And could William actually be the new “spare”? We revisit royal author Tom Quinn’s argument that Harry’s freedom to operate outside the monarchy could sometimes leave his older brother feeling overshadowed.

Questions this episode answers: Is Meghan Markle making a Princess Diana documentary? Could Meghan become the voice of Harry’s Diana film? Why would Prince William object to the project? Could William restore Princess Diana’s HRH title when he becomes king? Are William and Harry competing over Diana’s legacy? Will the Royal Family accept an apology from Harry and Meghan? Are Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie becoming rivals? What is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor doing in Norfolk? Why doesn’t Prince William wear a wedding ring? And could William now feel like the “spare” compared with 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.

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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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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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.