Archewell Shuttered, Bosses from Hell, and Charles's Regrets" - The week in Royal news with Mark Francis

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Palace Intrigue : Kate Middleton - Meghan & Harry - Prince Andrew - Royal Family gossip

Caloroga Shark Media / The Daily Royal Family Podcast

1000 episodes

19 hours ago

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.

From Prince Andrew’s latest controversies and the fallout shaking the royal institution, to Prince William’s expanding role as he quietly prepares for the throne, we cover every turn in the Windsor storyline — including the continuing turbulence surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, whose lives outside the palace remain a source of fascination and tension. We also track King Charles’ health and its impact on the crown, as well as Princess Kate Middleton’s recovery and what it means for the family’s public image.

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Archewell Shuttered, Bosses from Hell, and Charles's Regrets" - The week in Royal news with Mark Francis

Palace Intrigue : Kate Middleton - Meghan & Harry - Prince Andrew - Royal Family gossip

15 minutes

2 days ago

Archewell Shuttered, Bosses from Hell, and Charles's Regrets" - The week in Royal news with Mark Francis

Netflix BLOCKS Meghan from directing—insider: "She was trying to micromanage everything. Casting choices, camera angles. It got out of hand fast. They basically said 'Nope. Absolutely not'." Meredith Maines departs—11TH PR person in 5 years. Tom Sykes: "Senior PR figures do not quit after seven months unless something has gone badly wrong." "BOSSES FROM HELL" reports—Rob Shuter: Anonymous briefings say they "ask for strategy then scrap it if it doesn't match Meghan's instincts or Harry's mood. Emails come back at 2am changing single adjective—then changing it back next day." Source: "You're praised until moment something goes wrong, then quietly pushed out." James Holt DEPARTING Archewell after decade with Harry—going home to London.

Archewell "ESSENTIALLY SHUTTERED"—Page Six reports foundation reduced to just Holt and part-time consultant, staff decreased 80-85% in ONE YEAR. Source: "Anyone still there is simply enabler, enamored with what couple once was, not who they are today. This is crazy—they've lost their Foundation in matter of weeks." Telegraph: "Exit is latest in string of staff departures so long there is no complete public record of them." Princess Anne BLOCKING Harry/Meghan reconciliation—National Examiner sources say she's aligned with William/Camilla urging Charles to bar "this upstart" from royal settings. Meghan in "FULL PANIC MODE" over Harry's Aspen ski trip—source: "She worries Harry venting about their marriage to friends." Theory: Harry taking Trump shots hoping to get DEPORTED back to UK. Airline pilot launches satirical "Montecito Minimalist" brand mocking Meghan—"Recollections May Vary" candles, "Let Them Eat Flower Sprinkles" totes.

Charles REGRETS how firmly he acted against Andrew—now "telephoning Andrew frequently," restoring some staff/stable access. Windsor Great Park closures spark resident fury—150 acres closed, 2.3-mile exclusion zone. William/Kate becoming Royal Warrant Grantors—plus $30.9M Duchy income revealed. George starting secondary school autumn 2026. Plus: Meghan sent Thomas letter via consulate with lawyer present (filmed), Netflix show future determines remaining staff fate, Charles "not thrilled" everyone focused on William succession.

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