Palace Confidential

To mark the late Queen's centenary, host Jo Elvin sits down with world renowned royal expert Hugo Vickers to discuss his latest book 'Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History'.During the interview, Hugo discusses the effect that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's dramatic exit from the royal family had on the late Queen and Prince Philip, reveals the one time that Elizabeth II stepped 'out of line', and gives his thoughts on the question: was Prince Andrew REALLY the late Queen's favourite child?PLUS Hugo shares his insight into the impact that the late Queen had on the country, her relationship with the rest of the royal family, and whether her legacy will be affected by the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal.Buy Hugo's book 'Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History' here: https://amzn.to/4dtEi3JSign up for the Palace Confidential Newsletter here:https://bit.ly/PalaceConfidentialNewsletter#RoyalFamily #QueenElizabeth #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #PrinceAndrew

'Project Thaw' was the name given to a so-called PLOT to bring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back into the royal family, Richard Eden claims that there is 'new momentum' behind this movement, as the likes of Boris Johnson and Tina Brown call for Harry to return and friends criticise the 'spiteful' deal over their UK security.Any return will be complicated, argues the Daily Mail's royal editor Rebecca English, because of 'trust' and the fact that they'll be 'half-in, half-out' - the petition over their planned visit to Australia is an example of this.Speaking of trips, we discuss our Palace Confidential poll which asked should King Charles pull out of his trip to the US?AND what is behind the story that Sarah Ferguson discussed CLONING the late Queen Elizabeth's CORGIS for a reality TV show?Meanwhile the panel also talk about Prince William finding a 'quiet' faith, King Charles pulling Rebecca a pint, and why a sword was needed to cut a cake.All this and more on this week's brilliant episode of Palace Confidential.Sign up for the Palace Confidential Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/PalaceConfidentialNewsletter

On this week's packed episode of Palace Confidential, Richard Eden, Robert Hardman, and Rebecca English join host Jo Elvin to discuss all the latest breaking Royal news, including:- Harry & Meghan's extraodinary statements after they found themselves the subjects of a new royal book and a brutal piece about the decline of their relationship with Netflix- Plus our panel react to a new unedifying picture of ex-Prince Andrew and the late Jeffrey Epstein- Behind the scenes updates on the Nigerian State Visit to the UK- Prince William's latest engagements- A closer look at the emerald green outfit chosen by Catherine, Princess of Wales - A never before seen photo of Diana and Prince William- AND How to get a hug from Princess Anne (Spoiler alert: patience pays)Plus, another world famous montage you'll surely want to raise a glass to!BUY JO'S OUTFIT:Shirt: https://bit.ly/4rDANerTrousers: https://bit.ly/4lF81sJBUY REBECCA'S OUTFIT:Dress: https://bit.ly/4slSmRpSign up for the Palace Confidential Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/PalaceConfidentialNewsletter

Soon after we heard about the end of Meghan Markle's Netflix deal, came the news that she and Prince Harry would be going to Australia, with the Duchess of Sussex to speak at a luxury women's weekend.Richard Eden explains why the end of this big money deal will be a 'devastating blow' and will mean that she and Harry are 'back to square one' when it comes to their moneymaking plans.The Mail's Royal Editor Rebecca English explains what prompted one royal insider to compare Meghan to Sarah Ferguson...Also on the show we talk about:Did Camilla take a shot at Andrew this week?What were William and Catherine competing?And why does Richard think Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie should QUIT all royal-related activities. PLUS we answer your royal questions, so join host Jo Elvin for another unmissable episode of Palace Confidential!GET Catherine's Commonwealth Day look:Mint Velvet Dress: https://bit.ly/4rtikRUCoast Coat: https://bit.ly/3P72I9dBUY Jo's outfit:Shirt: https://bit.ly/4lJLpYdTrousers: https://bit.ly/3NzDZtFShoes: https://bit.ly/3NAc9NZBUY Rebecca's outfit:Skirt: https://bit.ly/4dflViTREAD: 'The York sisters don't think they've done anything wrong': Why Princess Eugenie's friends fear she'll suffer same fate as Fergie because of this misstep. I urge BOTH her and Beatrice to act now: RICHARD EDEN: https://bit.ly/4sMmVjkREAD: 'She's basically Fergie now': What royal insiders are saying about £1,705 VIP 'Meet Meghan' event, surprising way the Duchess contacted organisers... and how much Harry is reportedly set to pocket, by REBECCA ENGLISH: https://bit.ly/4s92Ofa

Did Princess Diana want more children?Was she set to marry Dodi Fayed?And why did Kevin Costner offer Diana a starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster?On this very special episode of Palace Confidential, host Jo Elvin asks Royal expert Richard Kay YOUR QUESTIONS.Richard has worked for the Daily Mail since 1980, devoting more than 40 years to writing about the Royal Family. His early work saw him reporting on the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, while his coverage of the death of the Princess of Wales in 1997 earned him the title Royal Reporter of the Year in the What The Papers Say Awards.Here Richard Kay answers your questions about Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Diana, and King Charles and has some fascinating things to say about the Prince Andrew scandal as well as Princess Catherine as the Middletons - you won't want to miss this episode!If you have a question you'd like to ask him, write it in the comments below.SIGN UP to our FREE Palace Confidential Newsletter: https://bit.ly/palacenewsletter2

On this week's episode of Palace Confidential, Rebecca English reveals how Andrew manipulated his mother the Queen while she was still alive.Our panel also discuss the 'rift' that has been reported between William and Catherine and the York Sisters. Apparently the Prince and Princess of Wales are keeping them at 'arm's length' as to not be photographed with them.AND we finally reveal what Sarah Ferguson has been doing in the weeks after her ex-husband's arrest - as well as questioning how she has funded her time away.PLUS Richard Eden wonders whether King Charles' visit to America will take place given the growing geopolitical tension in the Middle East.SIGN UP to our FREE Palace Confidential Newsletter: https://bit.ly/palacenewsletter2WATCH our interview with Victoria Arbiter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxjv1cnFtkgWATCH our interview with Sam McAlister: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m7APkLSJxE&t=1016sBUY Sam McAlister's book 'Scoops': https://amzn.to/3OYZ6WCREAD: RICHARD EDEN: Kate and William's new brutal Beatrice and Eugenie cold shoulder revealed to me by friend... and snooty response from my royal source says it all: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-15616913/RICHARD-EDEN-Kate-William-new-brutal-Beatrice-Eugenie-cold-shoulder-revealed-friend-snooty-response-royal-source-says-all.html#AndrewMountbattenWindsor #PrinceAndrew #PrincessBeatrice #PrincessEugenie #SarahFerguson #Royal

Royal author and broadcaster Victoria Arbiter joins us this week for an extraordinary episode of Palace Authorised.Discussing her new book Queen Elizabeth II: An Icon of Modern Monarchy, Victoria reveals why she is 'glad' the late monarch is not around to see the downfall of her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.She also questions the assumption that Andrew was the Queen's favourite child.Also on this episode, Victoria dissects Elizabeth and Philip's 73 year long relationship - from their 'controversial' engagement to the third that accompanied them on their honeymoon.AND what was 'the most memorable night' of Elizabeth's life?PLUS Victoria gives us an insight into what it was like for her growing up inside Kensington Palace.BUY Queen Elizabeth II: An Icon of Modern Monarchy: https://amzn.to/47jdjE4SHOP JO'S OUTFIT:Skirt: https://bit.ly/4aLa6iZSIGN UP to our FREE Palace Confidential Newsletter: https://bit.ly/palacenewsletter2#QueenElizabeth #PrincePhilip #Royals #PrinceAndrew #KingCharles #Royal

Prince William's admission that he was 'not in a calm state' while out with Catherine at the Baftas had everyone thinking the same thing: that the stress of the situation with the former Prince Andrew was causing problems in royal households.This came after an article by Richard Kay and Robert Jobson that suggested it was Prince William who had become the family's 'enforcer' - pushing his father to act tough on Andrew.Our panel - the Mail's Richard Eden and Robert Hardman - discuss this and many of the other 'tawdry' allegations about Andrew - including the claims that he expensed MASSAGES to the British government - that are emerging from the Epstein files and elsewhere. These have brought more calls for the King and Parliament to further censure the former duke by taking him out of the line of succession. Richard Eden thinks that they need to go further and remove Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie from it too.Meanwhile royal biographer Robert Hardman answers some of your constitutional questions and gives his reasons why the royals will survive this 'knife edge' moment.PLUS - Is Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's trip to Jordan a sign of an establishment 'plot' to let them back into the royal fold?- Why were William and Catherine in Wales?- What were the security reasons that Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's trip was kept quiet?- Who were the couple in lycra who came to visit Queen Camilla this week?AND who are our TWO unsung royal heroes of the week?BUY Jo's outfit:Cardigan: https://bit.ly/4ca5HaqTrousers: https://bit.ly/46VJfygBUY Robert's NEW book, 'Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. Her Inside Story' here: https://amzn.to/3O8oQiPSIGN UP to our FREE Palace Confidential Newsletter: https://bit.ly/palacenewsletter2#PrinceWilliam #KateMiddleton #Royals #PrinceAndrew #KingCharles #Royal

The strength of Prince William and Princess Catherine's partnership and their connection to the public will ensure that the monarchy can continue and get past the scandal surrounding the former Prince Andrew - that's according to the author of a fascinating new book about the pair.Royal writer and broadcaster Russell Myers takes readers back to the days when Catherine was known as Kate Middleton, revealing how she and William started dating, details of their 2011 wedding, the rise and fall of their relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, right up to where we are today: with William and Catherine ready to become King and Queen. Along the way there are some incredible insights, so join us for an illuminating chat about all things William and Catherine. Russell's book is called William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story and you can BUY it here: https://amzn.to/4kRLgRPAlso in our brilliant chat:How did the Princess’s cancer scare change her as a mother and a figurehead?Did Catherine change the monarchy in a way Princess Diana could have only dreamed of?Will King William be the making or breaking of the Monarchy?SIGN UP to our FREE Palace Confidential Newsletter: https://bit.ly/palacenewsletter2#PrinceWilliam #KateMiddleton #Royals #PrinceAndrew #KingCharles #Royal