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The Thomas Markle story has taken its darkest turn yet. The Sun reports that Meghan’s estranged father is under investigation over claims he kept child sexual abuse images at his former home in the Philippines, allegations he flatly denies (he told the Daily Mail they are “sick lies”). The claim is said to have come from his own son, Thomas Markle Jnr, who alleges he found the material at the house his father left after moving there in 2025 following a series of strokes. Now the Duchess of Sussex has broken her silence, and her statement is extraordinary. Meghan says s...

Emergency live. The Sun reports tonight that Thomas Markle Sr., the Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father, is under investigation by police in the Philippines over an alleged hoard of child sex abuse images, and that the person who reported him is his own son. Thomas Markle Jr., Meghan’s half-brother and until this week his father’s carer and most loyal defender, has lodged a sworn statement with specialist child abuse officers in Cebu. The Sun’s Nick Parker was with him as he did it. Thomas Jr. says he found “hundreds, if not thousands” of abuse images and videos i...

The law firm at the heart of Prince Harry’s war on the British tabloids has gone bust. Thomson Heath Jenkins & Associates (the boutique London practice that acted for Harry, Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Sir Simon Hughes in their failed privacy claim against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail) has reportedly shut its doors and called in insolvency practitioners. According to the Telegraph, the collapse came as a shock to staff. Just a week ago, the firm was still boasting on its website about its rankings in the Chambers & Pa...

I have just spent the entire day in Aberfan. I stood in the crowd, as a member of the public, in the freezing cold, for hours. I shook hands with the King, the Queen and Prince William, one after the other. And I talked to the people who were there, listened to them and watched them. This video is what I saw. Sixty years ago today a colliery spoil tip slid down the mountain and buried Pantglas Junior School. 144 people died, 116 of them children, killed at their desks in the first minutes of the school day. Today the King...

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On this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich ( @PaulaFroelich  , https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) and investigative biographer Tom Bower for a revealing discussion of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the latest royal drama. Did Queen Camilla see trouble brewing from the beginning? Tom Bower revisits the explosive claim that Harry was “brainwashed” and examines the Sussexes’ ambitions, their relationship with the Royal Family and the challenge...

Tom was joined by writer and podcaster Molly Mulshine to discuss Harry's astonishing interview with GQ. Prince Harry has said he wants to reconcile with his brother, but suggested WILLIAM is to blame for their ongoing estrangement! That's the big line from a new interview with GQ, published today as part of the magazine's One More Question series. It dropped just as King Charles was hosting a state visit for the Sultan of Oman. Asked whether he grieves his "complicated relationship" with Prince William and his father, Harry says: "Yes, of course." He calls family estrangement "another massively relatable...

The cheering crowds in Nottingham were not what they seemed. I was on the ground for Harry and Meghan's charity visit on Thursday, and I can tell you the crowds were coached to cheer for Meghan. The walkabout at the first engagement, at the Community Recording Studio, was more or less fake. Everyone taking part had been invited. Children were brought in from the neighboring school, young adults were brought in from the local Mencap, and the cameras were positioned to make the scene look busy. My own footage shows the rest of the street was entirely empty. I...

Duncan joins me to discuss Meghan's latest headache, which has her fans and her critics reading the same story two very different ways. Supporters see a working mom juggling job and family. Critics see fresh proof that the half-in, half-out model the Sussexes are trying to make work simply doesn't. So which is it? Tom Sykes breaks down what really happened, what it tells us about how the Sussex operation is run, and why this one will be hard to shrug off. Subscribe to The Royalist for daily analysis of the British royal family, from the only royal journalist...

"It's unforgivable." A friend of the Sussexes has told Hello! magazine that Harry and Meghan never agreed to the Sandringham settlement the late Queen hammered out in January 2020, and do not consider themselves bound by it. "They never agreed they wouldn't be half in half out," the friend said. "That was what was decided and foisted upon them." "Half in, half out" was the very thing Queen Elizabeth II ruled out at Sandringham. It was the central tenet of Megxit, and the basis on which the entire post-Megxit structure was built (the HRHs held in abeyance, the loss of...

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Harry and Meghan are back in Nottingham, and The Royalist has been there all day - and is going live with FOUR special guests to bring you every twist and turn. This is Meghan's first public appearance in Britain since the Sussexes left Montecito and moved back to the UK in August. Harry has been out and about on his own, with Invictus and the WellChild Awards, but today is the first time the couple have stepped out together on British soil in six years. And they chose the location very carefully. Nottingham is where, in December 2017, just days...

Welcome to The Royalist. Today I am delighted to welcome back a friend of the show, the Daily Mail’s Editor at Large, Alison Boshoff. Alison has done something nobody else seems to have bothered to do: she has actually done the math on Meghan’s big charity gesture. Last week, after a “private” tea at Claridge’s that somehow ended up all over Instagram, Meghan announced that 100 percent of net proceeds from a day’s sales of As Ever jams and teas would go to Malala Yousafzai’s Malala Fund, in honor of International Day of the Girl. “Tea for Two has...

Prince Andrew’s bizarre new romance takes center stage as Tom Sykes reveals the wild story of how Andrew allegedly met his new girlfriend—including the shocking claim that she simply rang him up out of the blue. Tom and Paula Froelich ( @PaulaFroelich  , https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) react to the unlikely “meet-cute,” and Tom reveals what this strange new relationship could mean for Andrew’s life in Norfolk. Plus, Tom sits down with Vogue contributing editor and novelist Plum Sykes to discuss Meghan Markle’s new British wardrobe, Harry’s style, and the royal fashion rules he thinks they should follow. <...

Prince Harry has been spotted at Soho House again. This time there was no Meghan, no brunch and no fanfare. Just the Duke of Sussex, a gym, and his security guard. It is, I confess, another strong contender for least surprising scoop of the year. Last month my Cotswold sources told me Harry had been seen in the Soho Farmhouse pool area, wandering around reception in search of a towel, and Hello! later reported that he had used the gym there before having brunch with his wife. Today he was back, working out with only his protection officer for...

A Cotswold source told The Royalist that a terrifying incident “bonded” Harry and Meghan and the billionaire, on whose estate, The Royalist understands, the couple are now living. Meghan appears to have filmed the video she posted yesterday of Archie and Lilibet walking through a deer park on the property.

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If you genuinely believed your family was in danger in this country, would you let a national newspaper tell the whole of Britain, four days in advance, exactly which city you were going to be standing in on Thursday? Nobody would. The working royals don't, and they are the ones who actually have the armed police. And yet that is exactly what Harry and Meghan have just done. According to the Sunday Times, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit three charities in Nottingham on Thursday. It will be Meghan's first public appearance in Britain since the family...

The King has lent his disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor the money to settle a £1.5million repair bill at Royal Lodge, Robert Jobson exclusively reported today.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has just humiliated the police. The search warrants used to raid his homes on the Sandringham Estate and at Royal Lodge have been quashed. At the High Court on Thursday, Mr. Justice Hilliard confirmed that Thames Valley Police had agreed the warrants were unlawful. The force’s own explanation is that the decision to issue them “under the specific piece of legislation used was incorrect.” In plain English: the warrants were issued under the wrong law by a judge at the Old Bailey, and it took a legal challenge from the former prince to expose it. This is the...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making headlines again—and the latest royal drama could have major implications for their future. Former People and Us Weekly editor-in-chief Dan Wakeford reveals what he really thinks about the controversial photos of Harry and Meghan in a British pub, the possibility of a new Princess Diana documentary, and whether the Sussexes can actually win back the public. Tom Sykes and Paula Froelich ( @PaulaFroelich  , https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) also break down Meghan’s expensive new cooker, her luxury lifestyle, and the growing questions about authenticity surrounding the Duchess of Sussex. Plus, Andrew Mountbatten Windso...

Royal insiders are furious after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attempted to link a routine paparazzi encounter outside a school to a major global terror threat. A former palace insider reveals exclusively to Tom Sykes that the Sussexes' alarmist narrative has gone down like a "cup of cold sick" behind palace walls. Plus: Meghan's bizarre $150 Christmas advent calendar launch, the mounting hypocrisy around their security claims, and why their latest PR offensive is causing pure exasperation among working royals.

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Harry and Meghan’s return to the public spotlight is raising eyebrows, and Harry’s latest appearance may have exposed just how badly their celebrity strategy is going. Tom Sykes and royal editor Robert Jobson (https://www.youtube.com/@Robert-Jobson-RE/videos) dissect the chaotic school visit that went viral, Harry’s increasingly awkward attempts to reestablish himself as a public figure, and the stark contrast between his events and Catherine and William’s polished royal appearances. Plus, Paula Froelich ( @PaulaFroelich  , https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) reveals what Ari Emanuel’s brutal comments about Meghan really mean for her Hollywood future—and why the Su...

At Windsor Castle, Catherine hosted an elegant tea party for some of the extraordinary young people who took on the same Three Peaks Challenge she completed in June for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Among them was 11-year-old Ted Haslam, left paralysed by a spinal tumour at the age of three, who conquered all three peaks in a wheelchair, pushed and carried by his father and a team of family and friends. It was the royal formula par excellence: a small, controlled event, people with real stories, one photographer, a good cause and not a whiff of self-promotion.
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On today’s episode of The Royalist with Tom Sykes, Tom is joined by journalist Paula Froelich (https://substack.com/@alisonboshoff) and legendary documentary maker Phil Craig for a deep dive into the latest Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drama, including Harry’s Invictus Games appearance, the question of his royal security, and whether he could return to official royal duties. Phil also revisits his explosive 2003 documentary Charles: The Battle With Diana, discussing the alleged palace campaign to reshape Princess Diana’s public image after her death, Earl Spencer’s new memoir Swan Song, King Charles III’s relationship with Diana...

Harry and Meghan’s royal comeback plans, security battle, and latest social media controversy take center stage on this episode of The Royalist. Tom Sykes is joined by gossip legend Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack the extraordinary story of Angela Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II’s longtime dresser, confidante, and gatekeeper—and the potential documentary that could finally reveal what she knows about life inside the royal family. Then, Daily Mail’s Editor At Large Alison Boshoff (https://substack.com/@alisonboshoff) joins Tom to discuss Harry’s apparent belief that he can return to the royal family, th...

Prince Harry is back in the UK, but according to royal journalist Charlotte Griffiths, he may be just as angry and resentful as ever. On this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes and Charlotte Griffiths examine Harry’s return, his ongoing feud with Prince William, his relationship with King Charles, and his increasingly close ties to Earl Spencer as the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death approaches. Plus, Tom is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to discuss the departure of King Charles’ popular equerry Johnny Thompson and other senior members of the King’s inner ci...

What are Harry and Meghan filming? A new rumor swirling around their possible return to the UK suggests the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have a secret new project in the works. Tom Sykes and Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) investigate what sources are saying about Meghan’s potential film plans and reports of another documentary, while Plum Sykes shares the latest Cotswolds gossip about where Harry and Meghan could live, where Archie and Lilibet might go to school, and what their next move could mean for the royal family.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to the United Kingdom—but is this really a royal reunion, or the beginning of a much bigger split? On this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack the Sussexes’ return, Meghan’s rumored acting comeback, and what Harry’s move back to Britain could mean for their marriage and relationship with the Royal Family. They also discuss Harry’s departure from African Parks, the controversy surrounding the charity, Prince William’s increasingly difficult position, and whether Harry could eventually be welcomed...

On this week’s episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack Prince Harry’s latest push to spend more time in the UK, his claims that he wants less “courtroom drama,” and what his renewed relationship with King Charles could mean for the future of the Sussexes—and the monarchy. They also examine David Foster’s defense of Harry and Meghan after their viral red-carpet moment, the growing divide between Charles and Prince William over reconciliation, the stakes for the Invictus Games, and why the King’s approach to Harry could...

Is King Charles making the same mistake with Prince Harry that Queen Elizabeth II made with Prince Andrew? On this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) and legendary royal journalist Robert Jobson to unpack the latest royal drama, from Princess Eugenie’s new baby and Prince Andrew’s place in the line of succession to Meghan Markle’s controversial 45th birthday celebrations and her increasingly complicated relationship with the public. Robert Jobson also weighs in on whether King Charles could financially bail out Prince Harry over his legal battle with t...

Did Prince Harry just make his boldest bid yet for a royal reconciliation? Tom Sykes and Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) break down Harry's reported push for King Charles to appear alongside him at the Invictus Games—and why they believe the move could be more about money, security, and public image than family healing. Then, bestselling royal author Valentine Low joins the show for an exclusive look at the retirement of Sir Clive Alderton, the King's powerful private secretary, revealing how the monarchy's most influential courtier shaped King Charles' reign, why he became one of Harry's bi...

Is King Charles making the biggest mistake of his reign? Tom Sykes is joined by Mark Dolan to break down whether Charles is enabling Prince Harry, what Harry's latest security battle really means, and why some believe it could create lasting problems for Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Then, Tom is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) as she explains Meghan Markle's surprising investment in the AI shopping platform OneOff and why it may be her smartest business move yet. From royal reconciliation to the future of the monarchy, this episode dives...

Is Prince Harry quietly getting exactly what Queen Elizabeth II fought to prevent? Tom Sykes unpacks the royal drama surrounding Harry and Meghan's latest moves, why critics believe King Charles may be rewriting the rules, and what it could mean for Prince William's future. Plus, Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) joins the show to discuss Prince George's 13th birthday and the carefully crafted strategy behind the next generation of royals, before legendary royal journalist Robert Jobson delivers his unfiltered take on the biggest royal controversy of the year.

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After one of the wildest weeks in royal news, Tom Sykes is joined by veteran royal insider Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton for a rare and revealing conversation about his years serving the Queen Mother, Prince William, and Prince Harry. Jamie shares behind-the-scenes stories from planning William and Catherine's royal wedding, reflects on Harry's surprising tribute to him in Spare, explains why he believes the Princess of Wales has the same steady qualities as the Queen Mother, and discusses why he's confident in the monarchy's future. Plus, Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) breaks down Meghan Markle's latest fashion controversy, Prince...

Prince Harry suffers a devastating legal blow as veteran royal correspondent Valentine Low joins Tom Sykes to break down the Duke of Sussex's crushing courtroom defeat, what it means for Harry's future, and why the ruling could reshape his battle with the British press. Plus, Tom reveals the inside story behind his new book The Dukes of Hazard, Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) shares surprising new revelations about Prince Edward's secret five-year romance with actress Ruthie Henshall, and the panel dives into King Charles, Prince William, Meghan Markle, Buckingham Palace, and the latest royal drama making headlines.<...

Could King Charles be quietly rewriting Megxit? This week, Tom Sykes is joined by Daily Mail Editor-at-Large Alison Boshoff to unpack the reported plans for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the U.K., why their security dispute has thrown the visit into chaos, and whether the Palace is preparing to welcome the Sussexes back into the royal fold. Plus, Princess Catherine completes a remarkable charity challenge following her cancer recovery, Prince William shares touching memories of Queen Elizabeth II, and we discuss what Harry's rumored comeback could mean for King Charles, Prince William, and the future of...

On this week’s episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes breaks down the reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could return to the U.K. with their children and potentially stay in a royal residence, sparking fresh debate about reconciliation within the Royal Family. Joined by royal biographer Tom Bower, author of Betrayal and Revenge, Tom explores what may really be driving the Sussexes’ return, King Charles’ role in the unfolding drama, and whether the monarchy can afford another attempt at rapprochement. Plus, Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) joins for a lively discussion on the royals’ competin...

This week on The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich to unpack mounting questions about Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's marriage, Prince Andrew's continued influence over Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and the fallout from the York family's latest controversies. Then, fashion expert Plum Sykes returns with an insider's guide to Royal Ascot, from royal style rules and society politics to the fashion trends set to dominate this year's event. Plus, Tom shares his firsthand take from Trooping the Colour and the royal family's biggest ceremonial week of the summer.

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On this week's episode of The Royalist, host Tom Sykes dives into explosive new claims that Prince Harry regrets leaving royal life and has been secretly hoping Prince William would need him again. Plus, Tom breaks down the growing power struggle between King Charles and William, the controversy surrounding Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's royal housing arrangements, and sits down with former People and Us Weekly editor Dan Wakeford for a revealing conversation about what's really happening behind the scenes with Harry and Meghan. From royal family tensions to Sussex regrets, this is an episode packed with royal drama...

Host Tom Sykes unpacks his exclusive report on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's fury over the fate of Frogmore Cottage, the royal home gifted to them by Queen Elizabeth II. Plus, Daily Mail columnist Alison Boshoff joins the show to reveal what Peter Phillips' upcoming wedding guest list says about the state of the royal family—and whether Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are caught in the crossfire. Tom also examines the growing feud between King Charles and Prince William and the latest explosive developments in the Prince Andrew scandal. If you want the inside story on the royal dr...

On today’s episode of The Royalist with Tom Sykes, shocking new details emerge about Meghan Markle’s behind-the-scenes clashes with Queen Elizabeth II — including the truth behind the infamous “Tiara Gate” drama. Tom is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack the latest royal tensions, why Prince William’s relatable “dad next door” image is winning over the public, and how Harry and Meghan’s royal fallout continues to deepen. Plus, legendary royal author Robert Hardman reveals what the late Queen really thought about the Sussex saga, the heartbreak caused by the Oprah interview and Netflix series...