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Prince William and Princess Catherine are reportedly taking a different approach to royal life, choosing to enjoy their public engagements while refusing to get drawn into the controversies surrounding Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

According to the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers, William and Kate are letting their work speak for itself rather than responding to the latest family disputes. The couple appear determined to have some fun along the way, presenting a more relaxed public image as they prepare for their future roles.

Royal author Ingrid Seward suggests Catherine could also pl...

Diana dies in a Paris tunnel, fleeing paparazzi with her new boyfriend Dodi Fayed. Charles flies to Paris to bring her body home. He must tell William and Harry their mother is dead. The nation's grief is overwhelming, the anger at the royal family palpable. Charles walks behind Diana's coffin with his traumatized sons. His guilt about the failed marriage will haunt him forever. The ghost of Diana will shape everything that follows.

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One of Hollywood's most powerful executives has confirmed that he personally stepped away from managing Meghan Markle's career.

Ari Emanuel, the former head of William Morris Endeavor, told Megyn Kelly that he decided to stop personally representing the Duchess of Sussex because he had too many other professional commitments.

Emanuel insists the decision was not a reflection of Meghan's prospects, saying other agents at WME continue to represent her and that she is being booked for television and reality projects. However, he declined to identify any upcoming productions.

Meanwhile, Meghan's appearances at Soho Farmhouse...

Queen Camilla has revealed a surprising secret from her teenage years: she used to hide a copy of the once-controversial novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover beneath her pillow and read it by flashlight.
Speaking in the BBC documentary The Book That Changed My Life, Camilla recalls the irresistible appeal of forbidden books and shares a glimpse into her private life with King Charles. The couple enjoy reading together before dinner, although Charles sometimes disrupts the peace by roaring with laughter at P. G. Wodehouse novels.

Meanwhile, a Telegraph columnist has suggested naming an airport after Camilla in re...

Prince Harry is reportedly determined to secure another meeting with King Charles, but Meghan Markle may have a very different idea about how the couple should handle their royal relationships.
According to the National Examiner, an unnamed source claims Harry is frustrated by his father's apparent reluctance to arrange another meeting and is prepared to keep calling until he gets an opportunity to explain himself.

The report suggests Harry fears Earl Spencer's recent book about Princess Diana may have damaged his relationship with Charles. Harry reportedly insists he knew nothing about the book before its publication and...

Meghan Markle is reportedly struggling with her return to Britain, with an unnamed source telling New Idea that the Duchess of Sussex is already “desperately homesick” and counting down the days until her next trip to America.

The source claims Meghan misses her mother, her California lifestyle and even her old bed, while Prince Harry is urging her to be patient as the family adjusts to life in Britain.

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan are returning to Nottingham for their first joint day of public engagements since moving back to the United Kingdom. The visit takes them to t...

Were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle miserable in California before returning to Britain?

Former People editor Dan Wakeford says the Sussexes were “wildly unhappy” with how their lives in America had developed. Speaking on the Daily Beast’s Royalist podcast, Wakeford suggests Harry is happier back in Britain but questions whether Meghan shares that enthusiasm.
He argues that the couple have fundamentally different ambitions, with Harry drawn toward Britain and charitable work while Meghan remains interested in California and building a Hollywood-style lifestyle business. Wakeford says sources still describe the couple as very much in love, but questi...

Is Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain putting new pressure on their marriage?

Radar Online claims the couple are increasingly living separate professional lives, with Harry pursuing opportunities and attempting to repair relationships with his family while Meghan concentrates on her business and their children. An unnamed source alleges that their conversations are becoming dominated by schedules, business decisions and practical responsibilities, leaving little time for them to reconnect.

Another tabloid claims their recent Cotswolds pub outing was intended to silence speculation about their relationship but has failed to convince critics. These are unverified accounts fr...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly have no plans to spend Christmas with King Charles and the Royal Family at Sandringham. Instead, the Sussexes intend to celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, with California a likely destination.

According to The Sunday Times, Harry and Meghan believe a royal Christmas gathering would be too awkward and are not expecting an invitation. The decision comes during their first holiday season since returning to Britain and settling Archie and Lilibet into school.

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan are preparing for their first joint series of charitable engagements...

Prince Harry's return to Britain has produced another uncomfortable headline after boos were heard when he appeared on the big screen during a Leicester rugby match. Harry was watching Leicester take on Gloucester with a beer in hand, but Meghan Markle was nowhere to be seen.
Some spectators booed when Harry appeared on the stadium screen, although there is disagreement over whether the reaction was directed at the prince or the referee. Royal commentator Tom Sykes argues that public rejection would be particularly damaging for Harry, while gossip columnist Rob Shuter claims the Duke of Sussex was devastated when...

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has scored a significant legal victory after the High Court quashed the search warrants used by police investigating allegations connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

Thames Valley Police conceded that the warrants had been obtained under the wrong legal provision. However, the judge emphasized that the decision does not end the criminal investigation or establish that the entire investigation was unlawful. Andrew continues to deny wrongdoing and remains under investigation without charge.

Separately, Andrew has reportedly received approximately $400,000 in compensation for surrendering his lease at Royal Lodge. That payment concerns his former Windsor residence and...

Prince Harry is opening up about some of the darkest periods of his life, including depression, panic attacks and the complicated grief he experienced following Princess Diana’s death.
In a new MasterClass conversation, Harry reveals that he tries never to spend more than ten days away from Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet. He also describes experiencing a dramatic emotional crash after moving to Canada, when the stress and adrenaline that had driven him for years suddenly disappeared. Harry says he slipped into depression for approximately two weeks and struggled to function.

Harry also di...

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 Ha...

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. On...

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 Megh...

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...

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 Baha...

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...

It’s Meghan Markle versus Buckingham Palace in the Christmas advent calendar wars. The Royal Collection Trust is selling a chocolate calendar for twelve pounds, while Meghan’s sold-out As Ever calendar was priced at $148. Meghan’s version features her Montecito home, hand-painted gold details and specialty chocolates, while the Palace version offers twenty-four chocolates behind scenes of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Holyroodhouse.
A promotional photograph for Meghan’s calendar also sparked a bizarre online debate over whether she appeared to have six fingers. The explanation is considerably less exciting: HELLO! reports it was an optical illusion caused by overl...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s court battle over police searches is escalating, and King Charles reportedly wants no part in paying for it. The Telegraph reports that Charles has made clear that the private allowance he provides his brother must not be used to fund Andrew’s challenge to search warrants covering his Norfolk residence and former home at Royal Lodge. Legal experts suggest the case could cost hundreds of thousands. 

Thames Valley Police is asking the High Court to restrict access to some documents because of its continuing criminal investigation. Andrew is seeking to overturn the warrants and is chall...

Kylie Kelce has apologized to Catherine, Princess of Wales, after learning that calling her “Princess Kate” was not the correct form of address. Kylie had previously invited Catherine onto her Not Gonna Lie podcast to talk field hockey, children and family life. She now says she wants to address the Princess respectfully, although there is no indication Catherine herself complained or requested an apology.

Catherine has also revealed a few decidedly normal problems behind royal life: she regularly forgets her handbag, is apparently notorious for losing her phone and enjoys washing the dishes at home while Prince William drie...

Meghan Markle is bringing Montecito to Christmas with a $148 As Ever advent calendar created with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés. The limited-edition calendar contains twenty-four chocolates inspired by the Sussex family’s California garden, while Meghan teased more holiday products with a new kitchen photograph featuring roughly $66,000 worth of jewelry. Naturally, social media found plenty to discuss, including whether the stove in the promotional photograph was actually turned on.

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have been photographed holding hands on their way to a Cotswolds pub lunch, their first photographs out together since the family returned to Britain. The cou...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking his fight over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation to the High Court, asking judges to determine whether police had lawful warrants to search his homes. His lawyers have been given permission to challenge warrants covering his Sandringham residence and former home at Royal Lodge, with a private hearing expected to consider whether documents connected to the case should be released. Police say their investigation continues.
Meanwhile, one tabloid claims Andrew is privately enjoying the criticism King Charles is receiving following publication of Charles Spencer’s Princess Diana memoir. Another report alleges Queen Camilla has been spending ti...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly want peace talks with Prince William and Catherine, but the latest claims suggest William has little interest in a reunion. Heat reports that the Sussexes believe the controversy surrounding Charles Spencer’s Princess Diana memoir creates an opportunity for a “productive and healing conversation,” while a separate Closer Weekly source claims William doubts Harry and Meghan will even remain in Britain for another six months.
Meanwhile, brand expert Nick Ede says Meghan’s path to rebuilding her profile in Britain depends on establishing an identity separate from Catherine rather than competing for the same gla...

King Charles is reportedly frustrated by the latest round of complaints surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. An unnamed source claims the King wants Harry and his children in Britain but is increasingly concerned about leaks, demands and continuing friction between the Sussexes and the Palace. The source also claims Prince William has been urging his father to take a tougher approach.
Meanwhile, Daily Mail columnist Richard Eden argues that Charles should follow the example of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe and remove Harry and Meghan’s royal titles, pointing to Margrethe’s decision to change the titles of Prince Joachi...

A WHITE VAN AT THE SCHOOL GATE: THE SUSSEX SECURITY ROW STOPS BEING THEORETICAL, WHILE EVERYONE ELSE FIGHTS ABOUT 1997

Two men with backpacks spent hours watching a school in England attended by Harry and Meghan's children before leaving in a rented white van; police are investigating, and the Sussexes' spokesman called it extraordinarily reckless. Weeks after critics dismissed the family's security fears as a victim narrative, the fear has a number plate. Mark Francis on what that means for RAVEC — and on how the Sussexes keep undercutting their own privacy case. Plus Charles Spencer's book tour an...

Buckingham Palace’s massive renovation is uncovering pieces of hidden royal history. Workers have discovered decades-old football pools coupons, boots, cigarette packaging, newspaper pages and even a ticket to a Palace staff card night from 1949, offering a rare glimpse at everyday life behind the scenes of the monarchy.
Meanwhile, who will inherit Princess Diana’s childhood home? Althorp is expected to pass to Diana’s nephew Louis Spencer rather than Prince William, Prince Harry or Louis’s older sisters, continuing the Spencer family’s traditional inheritance practices. The Spencer tiara worn by Diana at her wedding is also expected to remain...

The fairy tale curdles into public warfare. The Morton book reveals Diana's bulimia and suicide attempts. Camillagate tapes expose Charles's intimate conversations with his mistress. Squidgygate reveals Diana's own affair. Both sides brief the press relentlessly. The Queen watches helplessly as her heir's marriage becomes a global spectacle. The institution is powerless to contain the damage.

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s Catherine becoming the Royal Family’s new Diana? Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond says William and Catherine possess the same “wow factor” associated with Princess Diana, while author Christopher Andersen says William appears happy to let his wife command the spotlight. Catherine, meanwhile, has revealed that despite years of royal engagements, her naturally soft voice can still make crowded receptions difficult.

The comparisons arrive as Princess Diana once again becomes central to the tensions surrounding William and Harry. Prince William has reportedly rejected approaches involving films marking thirty years since his mother’s death, while Harry is repor...

Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle keeping receipts on the Royal Family? A new report claims the Sussexes are maintaining detailed records of their communications with the Palace, including what royal staff have said, promised and agreed to, as protection against contradictory instructions. Sources claim the practice has caused concern inside royal circles.
Meanwhile, commentator Mark Dolan has raised the possibility that Birmingham 2027 could be the final Invictus Games and even floated Mike Tindall or David Beckham as alternative public faces for the organization. His comments are speculation rather than an announcement from Invictus.

There are also...

Is Catherine becoming the Royal Family’s new Diana? Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond says William and Catherine possess the same “wow factor” associated with Princess Diana, while author Christopher Andersen says William appears happy to let his wife command the spotlight. Catherine, meanwhile, has revealed that despite years of royal engagements, her naturally soft voice can still make crowded receptions difficult.

The comparisons arrive as Princess Diana once again becomes central to the tensions surrounding William and Harry. Prince William has reportedly rejected approaches involving films marking thirty years since his mother’s death, while Harry is repor...

Prince William is apparently a serious Batman fan. The Prince of Wales says Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight made a huge impression on him, praising Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker and explaining why he loves Nolan’s darker approach to filmmaking. Meanwhile, Kylie Kelce has publicly invited Catherine, Princess of Wales, onto her Not Gonna Lie podcast to talk sports, children and their families. 
Elsewhere, an Australian appeals court has rejected an Indigenous activist’s attempt to bring a private prosecution against King Charles over allegations of genocide, while Charles Spencer has reportedly sought trademark protection for “Spen...

Charles Spencer is continuing to speak out following publication of his Princess Diana memoir, arguing that marrying into the Royal Family can be harder than growing up inside it. Speaking with Tina Brown, Spencer pointed to the experiences of Diana and Harry and Meghan and said the institution has “a way of thinking that is very specific.” He also described the Palace response to his book as “very aggressive” and questioned why King Charles did not directly deny the claims attributed to him.
Spencer also discussed his relationships with Prince William and Prince Harry, describing himself simply as an uncle wh...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have condemned photographers they say spent hours watching Archie and Lilibet’s school, with police now investigating the incident. According to ITV News and Sky News, two men carrying backpacks were spotted near the school before leaving in a rented van. The Sussexes’ spokesperson called the alleged behavior “extraordinarily reckless,” while details of the incident have reportedly been passed to the committee reviewing the family’s request for police protection.

The incident brings Harry’s long-running security battle back into focus just weeks after Archie and Lilibet changed schools. Meanwhile, Harry’s potential connection wit...

Charles Spencer says he has spoken with both Prince William and Prince Harry since publishing his controversial Princess Diana memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. Spencer revealed Harry had one particular concern, asking whether the book contained anything that would embarrass him. Spencer says he deliberately kept both brothers out of the project and did not ask either of them to approve the book. He has not revealed what William said about it.
Meanwhile, the internet has produced another spectacular royal rumor: claims that King Charles and Queen Camilla are divorcing because of a mysterious “secret dossier.” Snopes investigated the...

Ari Emanuel has delivered a remarkably blunt answer about Meghan Markle’s Hollywood future following the end of her relationship with William Morris Endeavor. Asked about Meghan by The Sunday Times, Emanuel replied, “Here’s the great thing: I don’t have to think about that anymore.” Meghan signed with WME in 2023, but the agency stopped representing her in 2025.
Meanwhile, Meghan is sharing new hosting advice through As Ever, while a separate report claims she wants guests to sign confidentiality agreements before certain dinners where private family or royal matters could be discussed. That NDA claim comes from unnamed sources in...

Could Queen Camilla secretly reconnect with Sarah Ferguson? Reports claim Camilla is considering meeting her former friend despite alleged opposition from King Charles and royal advisers. Sources claim the two women once shared a close bond and that any reunion would happen privately and on Camilla’s terms.
Meanwhile, Lizzie Cundy claims Sarah Ferguson wants to tell her story and says there is a “bidding war” surrounding a possible book and interview. Ferguson’s spokesperson has denied plans for a tell-all memoir, but Cundy says Sarah has plenty she could discuss, including Princess Diana, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry jumped out of a plane near Toronto to keep a promise to 102-year-old Second World War veteran Ed Marshall, then immediately called Meghan Markle after landing safely. Harry says Meghan was “very relieved” to hear he was back on the ground. He also offered a rare update on Archie and Lilibet, saying the children are happy at school following the Sussex family’s return to Britain. 
Meanwhile, Meghan’s latest outings are attracting criticism over privacy and security after photographs from another English pub visit appeared online. We also look at Meghan bringing back the “PH 40” baseball cap she creat...

Title: Sarah Ferguson Denies Royal Tell-All Deal, King Charles Jokes About the Future
Description: Sarah Ferguson’s spokesperson denies reports of a seven-figure royal memoir deal, while royal commentators discuss the potential fallout. King Charles jokes about the timescale of Peterhead’s energy plans. Kate hosts fellow Three Peaks challengers at Windsor Castle and visits an addiction recovery gardening project, while Prince William visits the Secret Intelligence Service.

Questions answered in this episode:
- Is Sarah Ferguson writing a tell-all memoir about the Royal Family?
- What has Sarah Ferguson’s spokesperson said about a report...