Kinsey Schofield and Andrew Lownie dive into the latest controversies surrounding the modern monarchy — from Meghan Markle’s upcoming luxury wellness retreat in Australia to the ongoing fallout from the Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield discusses reports that Meghan will headline a paid women’s retreat, with tickets costing thousands for an exclusive dinner and conversation event. The move comes amid renewed scrutiny over the Sussexes’ media deals and commercial ventures following setbacks with major platforms.
The episode also examines explosive new claims linked to the Epstein investigation and questions over Prince Andrew’s finances, royal privileges and taxpayer support. Author and royal expert Andrew Lownie argues the monarchy must become more transparent and restrict titles to the direct line of succession to protect the institution’s reputation.
With growing debate over how the royal family should handle scandals and commercialisation, the podcast asks whether Prince William and Catherine could represent a reset for the monarchy as public pressure for accountability increases.
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