Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.

The Queen dies at Balmoral at age 96. Charles, at 73, finally becomes King after the longest wait in British history. The transition is smooth, but Charles knows he has limited time. His coronation in May 2023 is deliberately scaled back—a "slimmed-down monarchy" for modern times. But the family is fractured: Harry attends alone, Andrew is absent, William is distant. Charles has the crown he waited his entire life for, but the family is broken.

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Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Media network.

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Thomas Markle Senior, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly been arrested by federal agents at a Florida care facility amid an investigation involving alleged child sexual abuse material.

The Daily Mail reports that FBI agents took Thomas Markle Sr. into custody at Maravida Senior Living in Lakeland, Florida, on Friday, November 6, 2026. TMZ also reported confirming the arrest, while the New York Post cited sources saying the FBI was involved. Thomas Markle Sr. has repeatedly denied the allegations, calling them "sick lies." The reports do not establish that he has been charged with a crime.

In this special breaking-news episode of Palace Intrigue, we examine the developing Thomas Markle investigation, the reported FBI arrest, the allegations originating in the Philippines, a separate investigation involving a storage unit in Mexico, and the implications for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

Meghan's half-brother, Thomas Markle Junior, previously reported discovering suspected child sexual abuse material among belongings at his father's former home in Cebu, Philippines. Philippine authorities subsequently began investigating the allegations, while reports also described suspected material recovered from a storage unit near Rosarito, Mexico.

Thomas Markle Jr. has also told reporters about storage units in Los Angeles that he believes investigators should examine. The supplied reporting does not establish what, if anything, authorities have recovered from those locations.

The investigation has also taken a complicated turn for Thomas Markle Junior himself. Philippine authorities have identified him as a person of interest, while emphasizing that investigators must determine the origin and ownership of the alleged material before reaching conclusions.
We revisit Meghan Markle's statement explaining why she kept her father away from Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The Duchess of Sussex said she had been shown a disturbing letter concerning her father and had made her decisions to protect her children.

We also examine Samantha Markle's defense of her father, her reported visit to his Florida care 
facility, and the Metropolitan Police's review of how an earlier warning letter was handled.

This episode distinguishes reported arrests, investigative allegations, witness statements, denials and confirmed developments. Thomas Markle Sr. denies possessing child sexual abuse material, and being arrested or named in an investigation does not establish guilt.

**Questions this episode answers:**
- Was Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., arrested by the FBI on November 6, 2026?
- Where was Thomas Markle arrested in Florida?
- What has the FBI reportedly been investigating?
- Has Thomas Markle Sr. been formally charged with a crime?
- What did Thomas Markle Junior allegedly discover in Cebu, Philippines?
- Why have Philippine authorities named Thomas Markle Junior as a person of interest?
- What was reportedly discovered at a storage facility in Rosarito, Mexico?
- Are investigators examining possible evidence in Los Angeles?
- What has Thomas Markle Sr. said in response to the allegations?
- What did Meghan Markle know about the allegations against her father?
- Why did Meghan Markle prevent Thomas Markle Sr. from seeing Archie and Lilibet?
- What was the 2018 warning letter reportedly shared with British police?
- What has the Metropolitan Police said about that letter?
- What has Samantha Markle said in defense of her father?
- How could the investigation affect Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's public engagements?

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Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Media network.

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Meghan Markle prepares for her first public appearance since disturbing allegations involving her estranged father, Thomas Markle Senior, emerged. Prince Harry and Meghan are also reportedly planning their first Christmas in Britain since 2018, but without King Charles and the Royal Family at Sandringham.

Meanwhile, Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand faces trademark setbacks in Brazil, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand. Archewell Productions loses a senior executive, and an insider warns that Meghan's Junior MasterChef Australia appearance could become a "hate watch."

Plus, could Prince William's love of Aston Villa signal the eventual end of the Royal Family's centuries-old horse racing tradition? And William and Kate get life-sized chocolate and sugar sculptures.

Questions this episode answers: When will Meghan Markle appear in public again? Are Harry and Meghan spending Christmas in Britain? Why is As Ever facing international trademark problems? Who has left Archewell Productions? Is Meghan's MasterChef appearance facing backlash?

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Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Media network.

Also check out new seasons of

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King Charles has expressed profound personal sorrow over Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, but stopped short of delivering the formal apology sought by campaigners.
Addressing Commonwealth leaders in Antigua, the King described slavery as a shameful chapter of history that filled him with horror. He also highlighted the Royal Navy's role in suppressing the slave trade and called for practical cooperation to address historical injustices.

Meanwhile, Charles and Queen Camilla concluded their Caribbean tour with a Commonwealth dinner, a beach cleanup and more jokes about the King's now-famous soaking during a military parade.

There's even a report of a last-minute royal bathroom emergency, with a replacement toilet allegedly rushed in ahead of the couple's stay in Antigua.

Back in Britain, royal biographer Tom Bower has launched a blistering attack on Charles's handling of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Bower calls the King weak and argues that allowing the Sussexes to return to Britain could become a defining mistake of his reign.

The Royal Family is also preparing for Remembrance Weekend, with Charles, William, Anne and Edward scheduled to honor Britain's war dead at the Cenotaph.

And despite their continuing estrangement, Prince William and Prince Harry have both written to recipients of the Diana Award, maintaining their separate support for the charity honoring their late mother, Princess Diana.

Questions this episode answers:
Did King Charles apologize for Britain's involvement in slavery?
What did King Charles say about the transatlantic slave trade at the Commonwealth summit?
Why is Britain resisting financial reparations for slavery?
How did King Charles joke about getting soaked during his Caribbean tour?
Why did Queen Camilla remove her shoes during a beach cleanup in Antigua?
Did King Charles really need a replacement toilet during his royal visit?
Why is royal biographer Tom Bower calling King Charles weak?
Does Tom Bower want Harry and Meghan to leave Britain?
Could Harry and Meghan's return damage King Charles's legacy?
Who will attend the Royal Family's Remembrance Sunday commemorations?
Have Prince William and Prince Harry reunited over the Diana Award?
How are William and Harry honoring Princess Diana's legacy?

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Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Media network.

Also check out new seasons of

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing a potentially explosive return to public scrutiny after being summoned to give evidence in a High Court fraud trial in December.

The former Duke of York is expected to face questions about disputed payments, including approximately $1 million transferred to him by a Turkish businesswoman who alleges she was misled by her financial adviser. Andrew is not accused of wrongdoing in the case, and the money was subsequently repaid.

The court appearance could mark Andrew's first public questioning since his disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview. Meanwhile, reports suggest he has quietly resumed attending private social events, raising fresh questions about his place in royal society.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are also facing speculation about whether they will spend Christmas with their parents, Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, or join King Charles and the wider Royal Family at Sandringham.

After the break, investigators in the Philippines are examining electronic devices and other materials allegedly connected to Thomas Markle Senior as part of an investigation involving suspected child sexual abuse imagery. Authorities have not established ownership of the devices, and Markle denies all allegations.

A former royal protection officer explains whether the publicity surrounding the investigation could affect Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security arrangements.

And palace sources quoted by Page Six suggest the Royal Family may distance itself further from the Sussexes, even while privately sympathizing with Meghan.

Questions this episode answers:
Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been summoned to the High Court?
What is the fraud case involving Andrew and Turkish businesswoman Nebahat Isbilen?
Is Andrew accused of wrongdoing in the High Court case?
What happened to the disputed payment of approximately $1 million?
Will Andrew testify publicly for the first time since his BBC Newsnight interview?
Is Andrew returning to private parties and royal social circles?
Will Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie spend Christmas with Andrew and Sarah Ferguson?
What are Philippine investigators examining in the Thomas Markle case?
Have authorities established who owns the electronic devices under investigation?
Could the Thomas Markle allegations affect Harry and Meghan's royal security?
Is Buckingham Palace distancing itself from Meghan Markle?

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Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Media network.

Also check out new seasons of

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