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Prince Harry’s return to Britain could fundamentally change his feud with Prince William as both brothers compete — intentionally or otherwise — for their place in Princess Diana’s legacy. With Harry expected at the Diana Award and William reportedly staying away, commentators warn that Harry can increasingly present himself as the brother willing to reconcile while William risks becoming the brother who refuses to show up. Princess Anne is reportedly trying to end the feud, Princess Catherine is said to worry about its effect on William, and a future Spencer family wedding could finally put the brothers in the same room. Pl...

As Harry's plane touches down at Heathrow, Mike and Zara Tindall make their debut as working royals with a children's sports initiative in Cardiff. Their natural warmth and authentic engagement generate exactly the kind of positive coverage the monarchy has been desperate for, while Harry's mysterious silence in London creates a competing narrative that the palace watches with growing unease.

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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...

A new idea for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s life in Britain is emerging: “private royals plus,” with the Sussexes remaining non-working royals while potentially joining King Charles and the family for occasions such as Christmas at Sandringham. But Prince William and Princess Catherine may present the biggest obstacle. Royal insiders also warn that Harry and Meghan’s UK appearances will now require greater coordination with Buckingham Palace, while critics demand strict boundaries preventing any revival of the old half-in, half-out model. Plus, Mark Dolan attacks the Sussexes’ latest reinvention, speculation continues about Meghan’s acting future and another possible boo...

Prince William is reportedly deeply unsettled by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to Britain, with sources claiming he sought assurances from King Charles that the Sussexes will not resume royal duties. Andrew Morton says Harry’s physical presence in Britain puts new pressure on William to reconcile, while Royal Insider Deep Crown argues Harry has suddenly acquired a new kind of power simply by being back on royal territory. Plus, claims Charles may benefit from the Sussex headlines distracting from Andrew, reports of tension involving Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine, and a provocative argument that Harry and Meghan were...

It’s a strange day in royal news. King Charles is losing Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson — the famously photogenic senior equerry once declared “exceedingly handsome” by Martha Stewart — as he prepares to leave royal and military service. Prince William gets an equally unusual honor when Robert Irwin names a twelve-foot Australian crocodile after him, while Queen Camilla nearly lands a cameo on Only Murders in the Building. Plus, Harry and Meghan sharply deny reports they’ll attend an upcoming Diana Award dinner, Meghan launches a new As Ever sparkling wine while taking heat over her suspiciously pristine gardening, and Andrew Mountbatten...

Reports say Prince William and Princess Catherine are determined to focus on their family, public roles and the future rather than Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain. Plus, Catherine could join William for the Earthshot Prize in India, commentators debate whether Kate could ever trust Meghan again, fresh anonymous-source claims suggest tensions between William and King Charles over Harry and Andrew, Jennie Bond says any reconciliation ultimately depends on William, Camilla is suddenly said to be softening toward the Sussexes, and speculation resurfaces that Harry may want royal access for another book. Meanwhile, an Australian chef dismisses Meghan’s Mast...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly staying indefinitely at a wealthy friend’s property while searching for a permanent British home, with Meghan said to want nine bedrooms and studio space and Harry prioritizing privacy and extensive grounds. Friends describe the move as “Finding Freedom 2” and say Archie and Lilibet’s education and a more outdoors-focused childhood are central to the decision. But reports also claim Harry still expects an apology from the Royal Family and remains angry about the same issues that fueled Megxit. Plus, Meghan could make an early UK appearance at a Princess Diana event, while neighbor...

Norway’s new King Haakon the Eighth leads the Royal Family in mourning following the death of his father, King Harald the Fifth, at age eighty-nine. We have the full plans for King Harald’s September ninth state funeral at Oslo Cathedral, the procession through Oslo and his burial at Akershus Fortress alongside his father and grandfather. Queen Mette-Marit misses a memorial service as she continues recovering from her lung transplant, while European royals prepare to travel to Norway for the funeral. Plus, King Haakon prepares for a defining moment of his new reign as he appears before the Storting to s...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly relieved that Harry and Meghan’s return has shifted attention away from his own troubles, while a new film prepares to dramatize the scandal surrounding him. Plus, Sarah Ferguson is said to be returning to Britain and considering a major television interview, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie face fresh speculation over whether they should give up their titles, critics question Eugenie’s tribute to Queen Elizabeth in her new baby’s name, and we revisit the extraordinary story of King Charles reportedly erupting over David Beckham’s private Buckingham Palace photographs.

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A new claim says King Charles wanted Prince William to join his July reconciliation meeting with Prince Harry at Highgrove, but William refused — despite reportedly being only twenty minutes away. Plus, Harry and Meghan spend their final California weekend with friends and family before returning to Britain, reports suggest billionaire Ian Wace may be helping with the move, the Sussexes are said to be avoiding any clash with Prince George’s first day at Eton, television insiders pour cold water on the idea that Meghan’s acting career explains the relocation, and one columnist asks the obvious question: why don’t the Du...

Could Meghan Markle and Kim Kardashian be competing for a role in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen? Is Meghan genuinely returning to acting—or are both sides using the media to influence negotiations as the Netflix series launches its second season?

Reports suggest Harry and Meghan may also be considering projects with the BBC and other British broadcasters. Could Prince Harry build his own television career? Richard Osman proposes putting him on The Wheel or creating a feel-good series called Harry’s Special Forces, pairing the Duke with military veterans on community projects.

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Is Meghan Markle truly moving back to Britain—or has she agreed only to a six-month experiment with an exit strategy? Harry and Meghan’s representatives acknowledge that the Sussexes do not know whether their UK stay will last six months, one year or longer.
We examine a new assessment of their California years: Which Sussex projects succeeded? Why did nothing match the enormous audience for Harry & Meghan? What happened to their Netflix, Spotify and As Ever partnerships—and how much money might the couple have personally retained from their entertainment deals?

Plus, are Harry and Meghan return...

Who is Norway’s new king, and what happens to the Royal Family after the death of King Harald V? Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII—but Norway will not hold a British-style coronation. Could the new king instead have a consecration ceremony at Nidaros Cathedral, and what royal traditions will mark the beginning of his reign?

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, is now Crown Princess and heir apparent. Could she become Norway’s first reigning queen in more than 600 years? Why is she ahead of her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, while Haakon inherited the throne ahead of his...

HARRY AND MEGHAN ARE HOME — AND THE WEEK EVERYONE TRIED TO SELL A PIECE OF DIANA

Mark Francis on the week the rumour became a runway. The Sussexes flew privately into Birmingham before midday Wednesday with Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, and their dogs; the chickens stayed in Montecito. They'll live at a private property in the Cotswolds as non-working royals, with the children starting British schools next week. There was no visible police presence at the airport, and nobody will say who is paying for protection. Plus: twenty-nine years since Paris, Earl Spencer's memoir, a Reagan Library exhibition, and th...

Could the Spencer family provide Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with the family network they have lost within the House of Windsor? We examine Harry’s relationships with Earl Spencer, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Lady Jane Fellowes and Diana’s extended family—and why the Spencers may represent one of the few remaining bridges between Harry and Prince William.

Princess Diana’s niece Lady Eliza Spencer says she is delighted to have the Sussexes back in Britain. Could her approaching wedding bring both of Diana’s sons together?
Plus, a newly discovered letter reveals Diana’s ho...

When and where will King Harald V’s funeral take place? Will the service be held at Oslo Cathedral, and will Norway’s late monarch be buried in the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Fortress?

As Norway prepares to say goodbye to its king, we examine the traditions, ceremonies and royal precedents likely to shape the coming days.What is the Norwegian sprinkling-of-earth ritual? Who designed the secret $2 million joint sarcophagus for King Harald and Queen Sonja? Why has its appearance remained hidden—and could it finally be revealed at the funeral?King Charles III leads an outpouring of intern...

What will Earl Spencer reveal about Princess Diana in his new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister? Which accepted stories does he consider untrue—and could his account reopen painful questions for King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Royal Family?

Published ahead of the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death, the book promises Charles Spencer’s personal account of his sister’s childhood, marriage, extraordinary public life and the chaotic days following her death in Paris. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond believes it could become an important historical record, while biographer Tom Bower claims Spencer remains furious...

The Villa Park photographs of a genuinely happy King go viral with overwhelming public approval. But even as William savors his successful rule-breaking, his secure phone delivers news that changes every calculation: Prince Harry is coming to London. Three days, a deliberately vague agenda, and a palace on high alert as William must decide whether to engage his brother as family or manage him as a media risk.

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Did Meghan Markle borrow another lifestyle idea from Martha Stewart? Critics are comparing As Ever’s blackberry loaf and jam-infused frosting with a recent Martha Stewart recipe—but is this genuine copying or simply another round of online Meghan criticism?

We examine why the disappointing performance of Cookie Queens has revived questions about the Sussexes’ commercial appeal. Can Harry and Meghan still turn enormous media attention into paying customers? Does Meghan have a visibility problem—or a perception problem that overwhelms every product, television program and film carrying her name?

Plus: Why has Prince Harry stopped directin...

Who was King Harald V of Norway, and why was he so loved by the Norwegian people? Norway’s monarch has died at 89 after more than 35 years on the throne, bringing one of the longest and most consequential reigns in modern Norwegian history to an end. His son has immediately succeeded him as King Haakon VIII, while Princess Ingrid Alexandra is now heir to the throne.

We look back at Harald’s childhood exile during World War II, his nine-year fight to marry Queen Sonja, his three Olympic appearances and his determination to modernize the Norwegian monarchy without dest...

How much did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s private flight back to Britain cost? What was its environmental impact—and where have the Duke and Duchess of Sussex taken Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet and their dogs after landing in Birmingham?New clues suggest the Sussexes may have settled near Chipping Norton in the northern Cotswolds, placing them close to King Charles III at Highgrove. How do local residents feel about Harry and Meghan becoming their neighbors—and could Sussex tourism create a Jeremy Clarkson-style traffic problem?Plus, Meghan faces criticism after As Ever continued promoting its new Spiced Apple Butter...

King Charles began his traditional Balmoral stay with a reunion with the famously unpredictable Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan, while one columnist wonders whether the Royal Family’s enormous collection of barely used properties could eventually wind up on Airbnb. Plus, newlyweds Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling make their Balmoral debut, a former royal chef recalls Prince Philip at the barbecue and Princess Anne in the kitchen, and we meet William and Harry’s rarely discussed stepsister Laura Lopes — whose children have

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King Harald V of Norway is in an “extremely serious” condition at Oslo University Hospital, with Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and other members of the Norwegian Royal Family gathering at his bedside. Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent, while Norway’s prime minister has cancelled foreign travel as concern grows over the eighty-nine-year-old monarch.

We look at the latest on King Harald’s health, his fifty-eight-year marriage to Queen Sonja, his thirty-five-year reign, Haakon’s role as regent and what the eventual succession would mean for the Norwegian monarchy. We also examine the extraordin...

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle truly moving back to Britain—or could Harry spend months in the Cotswolds while Meghan remains primarily in California? How long is the Sussexes’ “extended period” in the UK, and do even they know whether it will last six months, one year or longer?

We examine Harry’s determination to establish a British base, Meghan’s new friendship with Geri Halliwell-Horner, and reports that Netflix cameras could document the family’s return. Is the Sussex homecoming really becoming a new television series?

Plus: Was Meghan ever offered a role in Guy Ritchie’s...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in the UK with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet—but how long are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex planning to stay? Did their private flight from California cost as much as $300,000, and what was its environmental impact?

A friend of Harry’s claims the Duke plans to remain in Britain for at least 12 to 15 years, spending his weekends watching Archie play rugby while Meghan maintains a more international career. Will Harry become a stay-at-home father? Are Archie and Lilibet attending the same British private school? And did King Charles III and...

Meghan Markle’s latest As Ever hosting video sets off another online argument, with critics debating everything from the food on the board to the prominent appearance of Princess Diana’s Cartier watch. Plus, Prince Harry speaks warmly about his work with Scotty’s Little Soldiers, commentators question whether the Sussexes’ biggest successes still depend on royal drama, Amanda Platell casts doubt on Harry’s renewed interest in Britain, Rob Shuter says Hollywood still likes Harry more than Meghan, and Charles Spencer prepares a deeply personal new book about Princess Diana.

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Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving California? Did the Sussexes run out of momentum in Hollywood? Was Harry desperately lonely in Montecito—and are their neighbors really pleased to see them go?

As Jennie Bond warns against a new “pile-on” against Meghan, American commentators including Megyn Kelly, Meghan McCain and allies of Donald Trump celebrate the couple’s departure. Hollywood sources claim Harry and Meghan never established a clear identity outside the Royal Family, while Montecito residents accuse them of entitlement and creating endless drama.

We examine whether Harry was always destined to return to Brita...

Are financial pressures behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK? How much money did the Sussexes actually receive from Netflix? Could Harry face a multimillion-dollar legal bill—and is Meghan returning to acting for a new British production?

Page Six reports that Harry and Meghan are not broke, but their Montecito mortgages, private security, household staff and properties in California and Portugal create enormous expenses. Meanwhile, sources around Prince William reportedly suspect that money, inheritance and proximity to King Charles III may all be part of the calculation.

We examine Tina Brown’s clai...

How much will Prince Harry personally owe after he and six other claimants were ordered to make an initial £9.5 million payment toward the Daily Mail publisher’s legal costs? Why were their unlawful-information-gathering claims dismissed—and what happens next in the costs dispute?Meanwhile, royal commentators are asking why Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly failed to mention their planned move during tea with King Charles at Highgrove.

Are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returning for new commercial ventures, a European launch of Meghan’s As ever brand or another attempt to reconnect with royal life? Have American audienc...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK now? Is Meghan returning for a new British entertainment project? Did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wait until they had completed six full tax years outside Britain? And why were British security officials reportedly informed before King Charles III?

As the Royal Family holds what the Daily Mail calls a “Sussex summit” at Balmoral, new reports raise questions about the couple’s plans for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the cost of protecting the family, their search for a discreet British home and possible school visits...

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle truly moving back to the UK? What does their carefully chosen promise to remain for an “extended period” actually mean—and could the Sussexes leave Britain again after only a few months?

As Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet prepare to attend British schools, reports suggest Harry and Meghan will keep their homes in Montecito and Portugal while creating a more international family life. Is the return about King Charles, Princess Diana’s Spencer family and stronger European roots—or is Harry trying to secure his position before Prince William becomes King?

We ex...

HARRY AND MEGHAN ARE MOVING BACK TO BRITAIN — AND NOBODY WILL SAY WHO PAYS FOR THE SECURITY

Mark Francis on the week the one fixed point in this whole saga stopped being fixed. The Sussexes will relocate from California later this month to a private, non-royal home outside London; Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are enrolled at a British school starting in September. They are keeping Montecito. There is no return to royal duties and no royal residence. King Charles was told on Sunday — not during July's Highgrove visit — and welcomes seeing more of them privately. Plus: twenty-nine years since Paris...

Queen Camilla gives a remarkably personal account of the moment King Charles was diagnosed with cancer and reveals how difficult it was to keep the news secret during a public engagement. Plus, Andrew reportedly turns down an invitation to Balmoral and is spotted in the South of France, Sarah Ferguson is said to be getting a little too comfortable around Eugenie’s Portugal home, Sophie recalls Queen Elizabeth fleeing the tension of an Olympic hockey shootout, and Meghan brings “Peak Summer” to As Ever customers as American families head back to school.

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Was Meghan Markle preparing to join season three of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen? Why were the discussions described as “hypothetical”—and did intense British backlash cause the opportunity to be withdrawn?

We examine “ActingGate,” whether returning to acting could revive Meghan’s career, and why some Hollywood observers believe the Duchess of Sussex needs a bold dramatic role rather than another lifestyle project. Could acting succeed where With Love, Meghan struggled—and what would a popular British television role mean for Princess Catherine and the Royal Family?

Plus: Can Harry and Meghan afford an £8 million UK...

How did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go from a celebrated royal wedding to Megxit—and why are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex now returning to Britain?This complete Palace Intrigue explainer traces Harry and Meghan’s relationship from their first meeting and 2018 wedding through the creation of their separate Sussex household, the birth of Prince Archie, their conflict with the British press and their January 2020 departure from working royal life. We explain what “Megxit” actually meant, why Queen Elizabeth II rejected a half-in, half-out royal role, and how Harry and Meghan moved from Canada to California.The story continue...

A casual text from Mike Tindall about an Aston Villa match triggers a sobering security briefing about constitutional mathematics: if something happened to William, his brother in California would be regent for a child. Frustrated by the relentless erosion of any normal human experience, William makes a decision that alarms his entire protection team. What follows becomes the monarchy's most unexpected public relations triumph in years.

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What happens when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are living in Britain again but remain outside the working Royal Family? The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not need palace apartments or official duties to dominate headlines—and their return raises difficult questions for King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Catherine.We examine claims that Britain could become commercially valuable for Meghan’s As ever lifestyle brand, whether proximity to the Crown gives the Sussexes renewed influence, and why some commentators fear a rival royal court. Royal Insider Deep Crown argues that William and Catherine are not competing with Harr...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to Britain after six years in North America? New reporting says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the decision after a successful family visit with King Charles III at Highgrove and with Princess Diana’s Spencer relatives at Althorp. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have reportedly been enrolled in British schools, while the Sussexes consider homes in the Cotswolds and Northamptonshire.We examine whether the return represents a royal reconciliation, a strategic U-turn or simply a new family arrangement; why Meghan’s previous comments about British schools are resurfacing; what chan...

Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to Britain after six years in California? New reporting offers clues about the Sussexes’ surprise return with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, including their desire to raise their children with stronger ties to Britain, possible movement in Harry’s long-running security dispute, a new British home and school, and Harry’s improving relationship with King Charles. We examine reports that Harry and Meghan hoped to keep the move secret for another week or two, whether their return could create competing centers of royal influence around Harry and Prince William, why Jennie Bond i...

In potentially the biggest Sussex development since Megxit, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to move back to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Reports say the children will attend school in the UK beginning in September while Harry and Meghan establish a private British residence and retain their homes in Montecito and Portugal. King Charles has reportedly been informed and is said to welcome having his grandchildren closer, but Harry and Meghan are not returning as working royals. We break down what the reported move means for Harry’s security battle, his relationship with King Charles an...