Palace Intrigue: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and the Royal Family

Did Tom Cruise try to introduce Prince William and Kate Middleton to Scientology? Rob Shuter reports the extraordinary allegation, although his unnamed sources provide no details of an actual approach. Meanwhile, another insider claims Prince Harry believes William is deliberately cultivating Hollywood friendships to make life uncomfortable for him and Meghan Markle. Royal commentators suggest William is becoming the more relatable brother, while Mike Tindall's reported efforts to reconcile Will

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp

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

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 Me

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 Camill

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