Prince Andrew Faces Renewed Scrutiny After Virginia Giuffre Memoir Alleges Abuse; King Charles to Meet Pope Leo in Historic Vatican Visit
Content warning for today's episode.Virginia Giuffre’s explosive new memoir Nobody’s Girl places Prince Andrew back under intense scrutiny—just days after he gave up his royal titles. Giuffre details shocking claims about her encounters with the Duke of York, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as allegations that Andrew tried to secretly investigate her through his royal protection officers. Plus, King Charles prepares for a historic meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican, and William and Kate step back for a quiet family holiday before a packed royal winter season.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 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. PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS get all these shows plus Deep Crown COMMERCIAL FREE LISTENING!! NO ADS!!👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram or click the links to start your royal journey!Plus you unlock 25+ series from Caloroga Shark Media!se
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Sarah Ferguson Loses Duchess Title as the House of York Collapses
Following Andrew’s downfall, Sarah Ferguson has been stripped of the style “Duchess of York,” ending an era for the once-glamorous royal couple. Biographers revisit Fergie’s scandal-filled history — from tabloid toe-sucking photos to emails with Jeffrey Epstein — while experts say King Charles has finally drawn a line. Royal commentators add that Prince William pushed for tougher action to restore dignity to the monarchy and move on from “the Andrew problem.”Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 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. PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS get all these shows plus Deep Crown COMMERCIAL FREE LISTENING!! NO ADS!!👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram or click the links to start your royal journey!Plus you unlock 25+ series from Caloroga Shark Media!se
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ANDREW SURRENDERS ALL TITLES! William Forces Uncle Out As "Horrifying" Charles Photos Expose Truth - The week in royal news
The monarchy's most dramatic week in decades culminated in a late-night Friday bombshell: Prince Andrew formally surrendered ALL his titles and honors—Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, Baron of Killyleagh—after Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir detailed graphic allegations he was "entitled—as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright." The announcement came just hours after the book revealed Andrew correctly guessed her age (seventeen) and said his daughters were "just a little younger."But royal experts immediately recognized whose victory this represented: Prince William's! Tom Sykes called it "the first great triumph of King William V," with sources saying William was "the driving force in twisting Andrew's arm so far behind his back that he finally squealed." Jennie Bond confirmed: "William was determined to clear the way" as the "Andrew problem" obstructed his plans.Meanwhile, "horrifying" photos of King Charles looking gaunt exposed his deteriorating condition, with sources confirming palace "demise planning" is underway. Sykes wrote Charles's "suit is falling off him" as power flows to William: "Charles may sit on the throne, but William is quietly choreographing the institution's future." Plus: Meghan's friend admits Duchess is "literally lost" as As Ever brand fails, Harry's reconciliation collapsed after security demands, and Giuffre's family called Andrew's surrender "a vindication for survivors everywhere"!Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 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. PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS get all these shows plus Deep Crown COMMERCIAL FREE LISTENING!! NO ADS!!👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram or click the links to start your royal journey!Plus you unlock 25+ series from Caloroga Shark Media!se
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Prince Andrew’s Fall from Grace: From Royal Hero to Royal Outcast
As commentators reflect on the wreckage of Prince Andrew’s reputation, new reports trace his decades-long slide — from Falklands war hero to tabloid scandal magnet. The Independent and other outlets recount his disastrous Epstein ties, financial controversies, and failed attempts at rehabilitation. Royal watchers now see this as King William’s first great triumph, marking a new era of ruthless modernization inside the House of Windsor.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 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. PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS get all these shows plus Deep Crown COMMERCIAL FREE LISTENING!! NO ADS!!👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram or click the links to start your royal journey!Plus you unlock 25+ series from Caloroga Shark Media!se
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BONUS Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title and honours amid Epstein fallout
Palace Intrigue delivers the most explosive royal breaking news yet as Prince Andrew formally relinquishes ALL remaining titles and honors in a devastating Friday night announcement. The disgraced Duke of York loses his dukedom, Earl of Inverness, Baron of Killyleagh, and Knight of the Garter status after years of Charles protecting him—but insiders reveal Prince William's "ruthless" pressure finally forced the king's hand. Royal insider Deep Crown exposes the real story: "This is Prince William's methodical consolidation of royal power. Andrew's removal wasn't just punishment—it was William and Charles surgically removing a liability." Sources confirm William "was prepared to be more ruthless than his father" in what experts call "the Windsors' genteel version of the revolver in the locked room." The shocking move comes just days before Virginia Giuffre's memoir drops, with her family declaring Andrew's fall a "vindication" and "victory for every single survivor." But new bombshells emerge as Andrew's secret meetings with Chinese espionage officials are exposed, including three encounters with President Xi Jinping's chief of staff. Plus, Andrew faces lonely Christmas at Royal Lodge watching golf on TV while William "ostentatiously ignored him" at recent funeral.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Season 1 is fully available now for everyone. Season 2 has new episodes every Sunday on the regular feed. GET THE FULL SEASON 2 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. PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS get all these shows plus Deep Crown COMMERCIAL FREE LISTENING!! NO ADS!!👑 The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram or click the links to start your royal journey!Plus you unlock 25+ series from Caloroga Shark Media!se
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