Caravan King, Movie Snuggles & Charles Heads to Washington: The Royals' Week From Hell with Mark Francis

Caravan King, Movie Snuggles & Charles Heads to Washington: The Royals' Week From Hell with Mark Francis

Author: Caloroga Shark Media / The Daily Royal Family Podcast April 12, 2026 Duration: 17:15
It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and what a week it was. Easter confirmed the shape of the slimmed-down monarchy — Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine and the children front and centre, with the York family conspicuously absent. Andrew's situation deepened on multiple fronts: new claims about a "party bag" evening at Sandringham in 2000, reports of Charles taking near-daily calls out of fear Andrew could "go rogue," a mystery woman, a caravan, and curious tourists treating Norfolk like a theme park. Sarah Ferguson is sofa-surfing, running through three phones, and reportedly furious at Camilla. King Charles confirmed his Washington state visit for April 28th, with Deep Crown laying out why the diplomatic tightrope is even tighter than it looks — and why a Harry reunion was always going to be a logistical non-starter. Speaking of Harry: "movie snuggles" is now in the public record, Meghan is fuming, and the Netflix deal is said to be effectively over. Australia awaits. New royal biographies reveal Queen Elizabeth's near-breakdown in 1969, her quietly knowing final summer, and Prince Philip drinking a solitary beer on the last night of his life.

Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.

A new season of King William is available now.

Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.

Royal Books:

Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower

William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story

The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

For anyone fascinated by the endless drama and delicate power balances within the House of Windsor, Palace Intrigue offers a daily dose of analysis and gossip. This podcast digs into the stories that captivate the world, moving beyond the headlines to explore the personal tensions and institutional pressures shaping the modern monarchy. You'll hear detailed discussions about King Charles III's reign, Prince William's evolving duties as he prepares for the future throne, and the style and substance of Kate Middleton. The program also relentlessly tracks the ongoing narratives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, from their ventures abroad to the reverberations felt back within royal circles. No figure is off-limits, including the controversies and fallout surrounding Prince Andrew. Each episode pieces together the intricate puzzle of public duty, private struggle, and media spectacle that defines this family. It’s a straightforward, engaging listen for those who follow the royals not just as figureheads, but as compelling characters in a never-ending saga. Tune in to this daily podcast for thoughtful, if sometimes cheeky, commentary on the triumphs, missteps, and sheer unpredictability of life behind the palace gates.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Palace Intrigue :  King Charles visit to America and Trump - Royal Family gossip
Podcast Episodes
King William - 8. Constitutional Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:39
William confronts his first major political challenge when Parliament requests royal intervention in a governmental deadlock. The delicate balance between constitutional monarchy and political neutrality becomes a tightr…
Kate Middleton’s Botox?  And a New Deepfake Royal Warning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:21
Fresh speculation is swirling around Princess Catherine’s skincare routine, with new claims linking her to so-called “bottled Botox” products as part of a non-invasive beauty and wellness approach.We also break down repo…
Kate Faces Security Fears, Fashion Blowback and More Harry Fallout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
A new report claims Princess Catherine is receiving a disturbing stream of obsessive and explicit correspondence, prompting renewed attention on the darker side of royal fame and the security risks that come with it. We…
The Rest Is Entertainment Roasts Harry and Meghan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:22
Journalist Marina Hyde delivers a brutal assessment of Harry and Meghan on The Rest Is Entertainment, arguing the couple are now “just rich people” with little left to offer beyond their royal backstory.We also look at T…
Royal Expert Says Prince Harry Could Return - But Not With Meghan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:29
Royal biographer Tom Bower says Prince Harry could, in theory, find a way back into the royal fold — but only if he came back without Meghan Markle. Speaking on The Royalist Podcast, Bower argued that any serious reconci…