Palace Intrigue : Royal Family gossip

Tensions inside the monarchy are reportedly at a breaking point. Sources say King Charles and Prince William are barely speaking, with Andrew’s Epstein fallout driving a deeper wedge. Insiders claim William is furious that stronger action has not been taken against his uncle, while Charles favors containment over confrontation. The rift is now seen as more volatile than Charles’s long-running issues with Harry. At the same time, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are said to feel unfairly dragged into their parents’ mess, with friends describing their frustration as a “never-ending” ordeal. As questions swirl about succession, regency scenarios, and Andrew’s stubborn defiance, the monarchy faces a family fight it can no longer keep behind palace walls.

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An unlikely critic weighs in on the Sussex saga. Nicki Minaj tells Prince Harry to “go home,” likening him to E.T. while saying she loves the Royal Family and wishes he had not aired its dirty laundry. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle is back in sales mode, surprising Harry with As Ever chocolate on Instagram and reviving a royal-era dress for a new promo that sparked fresh online mockery.  

Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.

Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

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Marius Borg Høiby trial begins—38 charges, including 4 rape counts. Pleads not guilty to rape, admits drug offences including 3.5kg marijuana transport, restraining order violations. Arrested again Sunday before trial for new assault/knife threats—begins trial in custody. First victim testifies believes she was drugged at 2018 after-party in Høiby's parents' basement—"completely unconscious, doesn't even look like I'm breathing."

Videos found on his phone allegedly showing assault, later moved to hidden app. Høiby denies drugging anyone but acknowledges knowing about ketamine, could "probably have obtained" incapacitating drugs. Høiby breaks down crying on stand—"extreme need for recognition" as "my mother's son," manifested in "lot of sex, lot of drugs, lot of alcohol." Phone searches for "rape" and "lot of weird stuff." Tells court: "I don't remember taking them, but we had sex fully awake and willingly."

Crown Princess Mette-Marit Epstein emails emerge—1000+ references, "you tickle my brain," "soft hearted," stayed at Palm Beach home 2013. Poll: 47.6% don't want her as queen. Sex and Society drops her as patron. Royal House disables social media comments. Prosecutor: "Should not be treated more severely or leniently because of those with whom he is related." Deep Crown: "Equality before law is not platitude, but lived commitment." Norway's annus horribilis.

Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.

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New Epstein emails expose Andrew inviting him to "BP" for "dinner and lots of privacy"—introducing 26-year-old Russian women, Christmas Day family photo exchanges. Sarah's "shagging weekend" email about 19-year-old Eugenie leaves daughters "aghast." Photo surfaces of Andrew on all fours over woman lying on floor. Deep Crown on "institutional rot"—Epstein/Maxwell photographed at Sandringham, Ascot, Balmoral, attending Beatrice's 18th birthday: "Someone always knew. Machinery of monarchy protected Andrew's access to his proclivities." Second woman alleges Epstein sent her to Andrew at Royal Lodge, given Buckingham Palace tour. Andrew moved out "under cover of darkness" after Charles said "enough was enough"—rushed departure to "poky" Marsh Farm with mole problems, no live-in staff space.

Sarah faces "housing crisis," must "lower expectations." Sarah's Trust charity closes. Prince Edward first royal to address files: "Always remember the victims." JD Vance "open" to Andrew testifying. Charles heckled: "Have you pressurised the police?" Jon Stewart: "Stripped of title prince. Ooh, such a penalty." Meghan's $62 chocolate sells out despite mockery. Netflix "two storage rooms packed" with As Ever—employees taking ten products home free. Harry/Liz Hurley planning double dates with Meghan/Billy Ray Cyrus. Kate reveals new 8-month-old puppy. Deep Crown's verdict: "Andrew is Charles's burden to bear, not William's."

Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.

Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

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There are sugeestions Sarah Ferguson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein may have been sexual, calling the web of connections around Andrew, Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell a “complicated psychosexual network.”

Newly released Department of Justice files deepen the damage, revealing cash transfers from Epstein to Ferguson, rent pleas, and emails describing him as a “legend” and a “pillar.”

Even more explosive, documents suggest Ferguson brought Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to meet Epstein just days after his release from prison, with emails reading, “It will be myself, Beatrice and Eugenie. Are we having lunch?”

Old TV clips of Fergie fiercely defending Andrew resurface, ITV drops a trailer for The Lady, and palace insiders admit she won’t disappear for long as the scandal swallows the House of York whole.

Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.

Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.

Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 and 2 are fully available now for everyone. Season 3 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 3 BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player. AND listen to Crown and Controversy "NORWAY'S ROYAL REBELS" here and get the full season as a premium subscriber now. 

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