A new royal biography claims Queen Elizabeth the Second came close to “nervous exhaustion” during one of the most dangerous moments of her reign, while a separate extract offers a moving portrait of her final summer at Balmoral. Plus, reports that Sarah Ferguson has been secretly visiting Prince Andrew at Wood Farm as pressure around the York family continues to build.

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Fresh questions are emerging around Meghan Markle’s upcoming Australia wellness retreat after organisers released more hotel rooms and removed earlier sold-out language, while Prince Harry’s speaking event has quietly introduced significantly cheaper ticket options. We also look at a glossy new American defense of the Sussexes, Meghan’s As Ever trademark move in Australia, and the Meghan April Fools joke that spiraled across the internet.

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On this afternoon’s Palace Intrigue, Prince Edward is reportedly the latest royal to lose patience with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, amid claims Easter plans were disrupted by Andrew’s housing shuffle on the Sandringham estate. We also look at the Daily Mail’s extraordinary report on Sarah Ferguson allegedly sofa-surfing, cycling through three phones, and feeling increasingly rattled, plus new claims that she is being warned off another memoir.

Then: Radar wonders whether Andrew has a mystery woman in his life, local residents reportedly turn his Norfolk exile into a tourist attraction, and royal watchers continue dissecting the Easter guest list as Princess Anne appears to warmly welcome Peter Phillips’ future stepdaughter into the fold.

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On today’s Palace Intrigue, Donald Trump says he is apparently no longer planning to annex Canada, while still managing to drag King Charles into the conversation. We unpack Trump’s latest comments about Canada as the “51st state,” his warm words for Charles, and why the King keeps getting used as a diplomatic prop in very awkward moments. We also look at a Telegraph piece urging Charles to use his Washington appearance as a strategic intervention, plus Deep Crown’s sharp take on why this trip may be one of the most delicate balancing acts of Charles’s reign.

After the break, Meghan Markle’s Easter Instagram post sparks fresh backlash after one clip of Princess Lilibet leaves some viewers calling it “creepy,” while People notes that both Sussex children appear to have inherited Harry’s very strong Spencer ginger gene.

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On this afternoon’s Palace Intrigue, fresh questions swirl around Meghan Markle’s upcoming wellness retreat in Australia after online posts suggest some people may be planning to attend under false pretences. We also look at reports of growing tension between Harry and Meghan and Penguin Random House, claims that Meghan may want a second home closer to Los Angeles, and criticism of the Sussexes’ new Netflix polo drama. Plus, new talk of a Meghan brand overhaul, a frosty reported palace phrase for Harry and Meghan behind closed doors, Meghan’s rare Instagram comment to Patrick J. Adams about the jam, and a report claiming the Sussexes are off the guest list for the 2026 Met Gala.

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We break down the royal Easter Sunday scorecard from Windsor as King Charles and Queen Camilla appear with a noticeably tighter public lineup. William, Catherine, and the Wales children return to center stage, while the absence of Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, Beatrice, Eugenie, and once again Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, raises fresh questions about who is in and who is quietly being edged out. We also look at the online debate over Kate’s Easter dress, the rare public appearance by James, Earl of Wessex, and the criticism aimed at King Charles for not issuing a personal Easter message this year.

After the break, Meghan shares new Easter family footage, Archie appears in a ski video with Harry, and a new photo places Harry alongside Justin Trudeau and Eileen Gu.

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King Charles will address the United States Congress on April 28 during his Washington visit, but the trip is already drawing chatter over Palace wording, diplomatic optics, and whether this is a warm royal visit or a very polished act of duty.

We also look at where Charles and Camilla are likely to stay in Washington, fresh claims that Charles is pushing William to become more diplomatic as he prepares for kingship, and reports that Beatrice and Eugenie may be brought back into view at Royal Ascot — a move that could further inflame tensions with William.

Plus: the father-son divide over Andrew appears to be getting worse, and Charles is said to be losing patience with his brother’s latest housing complaints to the point where even the word “caravan” is now being floated.


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Fresh reporting suggests the relationship between Harry and Meghan and Netflix may have deteriorated far more badly than previously understood, with insiders now describing the mood inside the company in brutally simple terms: “We’re done.”

We break down what Variety’s Matt Donnelly says really happened behind the scenes with Meghan’s As Ever brand, why critics are openly questioning the Sussexes’ claims of commercial success, and what it could mean if Meghan is now seriously considering a return to acting.

Plus: Patrick J. Adams finally addresses that Meghan joke in his Instagram bio, Harry’s latest security demands are being interpreted by some as emotional pressure on the King, and Princess Anne is said to have spotted Meghan’s “red carpet fever” from the very beginning.

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Harry's memoir Spare voted Britain's top bathroom book (Cushelle survey). Meghan chicken video backlash: "Cluck off Meghan." Rebecca Reid: UK not right for Sussexes, "natural Californian." Page Six: Montecito neighbors avoiding them. Harry discouraged about Charles relationship. Tom Bower: Harry could return alone, Meghan "can't be satisfied." Court bombshell: Harry "Mr Mischief" Facebook messages revealed. Called journalist Charlotte Griffiths "sugar," "movie snuggles," signed "xxx," contradicts testimony he cut contact after learning she was journalist.

Harry DC speech: privacy violations "from birth." Deep Crown: "distance between 'from birth' and 'mwah xxx.'" Hugo Vickers book: Queen wouldn't take Harry's calls without witness present, lady-in-waiting stayed for "protection." Queen asked Harry: "opted out, and for what? To be a carer for Archie?" Charles US visit confirmed late April despite Trump Iran rhetoric. White House dinner, Congress address, 250th anniversary celebrations. BBC notes questions about Harry reunion,

Charles hasn't seen Archie/Lilibet in four years. Rob Shuter: Trump talk of inviting Harry/Meghan as "peace moment" — "dream lineup." Deep Crown: Charles and William's response would both amount to "no." William clashing with Camilla over Charles's workload during cancer treatment. William "almost at war with her," sees her as "main barrier" to getting Charles to rest.

William selling Duchy farms, tenant criticism: "old Prince of Wales was better." William bans Andrew from Kate/kids contact: "that door is completely closed." Kate feels "knifed in the back" by Charles re: Harry/Meghan stance. Andrew: "no trace" at Royal Lodge, caravan delivery, dog walking angers Charles. Beatrice/Eugenie possibly banned from Ascot. Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York, influencer reinvention plans. SNL sketch: Andrew scandal as MI5 plot to make Charles look good. Anna Whitelock: "Scrap the 'royal family' — a monarch and heir is enough."

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend Easter Matins at St George’s Chapel, but much of the interest this year is focused less on the service itself and more on who will — and will not — be there.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly set to miss the gathering, with sources suggesting the decision says more about power inside the family than holiday scheduling. We break down who is expected to attend, why William is said to be “tightening the circle,” and what this year’s Easter lineup may reveal about the monarchy’s evolving shape.

Plus: Beatrice and Edoardo are reportedly considering a move abroad, Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling announce their wedding date, and a royal expert says the rift between King Charles and Andrew may now be beyond repair.

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On today’s episode, we look at the growing narrative around Catherine, Princess of Wales as a stabilising force inside the Royal Family — and the critics who aren’t buying the “Wonderful Kate” storyline.

Megyn Kelly defends media scrutiny during Catherine’s health absence, arguing, “[Kate] could have remained a commoner like she was… that ship sailed when you joined this wacky family.” Meanwhile, Morrissey resurfaces as a long-time critic of both Catherine and the monarchy, with sharply worded comments dating back years.

Then, attention turns to Carole Middleton, increasingly viewed as a trusted insider. Royal author Robert Jobson says, “The Middletons aren’t guests any more. They stopped being guests a long time ago. They’re family.” Commentators point to her discretion, reliability, and growing visibility alongside senior royals as key to her rising influence.

We also examine a provocative argument from historian Anna Whitelock, who suggests the idea of a “royal family” should be scrapped entirely, limiting the monarchy to the King and his heir.

Plus, a look at the royal finances: King Charles the Third remains the wealthiest family member with an estimated net worth of up to $2.4 billion, while Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall continues to generate tens of millions annually.

And finally, renewed calls from former British colonies for formal apologies and reparations tied to the legacy of slavery and colonial rule.


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