Palace Confidential

Palace Confidential

Your weekly hit of news, views and scandals about the British Royal Family.

Join the Mail’s royal experts Richard Eden & Rebecca English along with broadcast Jo Elvin as they unpack the headlines and take you behind palace walls.

From Prince William & Kate Middleton to Prince Harry & Meghan Markle (plus a few you might not have heard about) this show has all you need to know.


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Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor attempting a COMEBACK after his High Court triumph? Will Meghan Markle be apologising to Princess Catherine over what was said in the Oprah interview? And why is the King's trip to the Caribbean looking like it's a long way from paradise? On this unmissable episode of Palace Confidential, Rebecca English, Richard Eden and Robert Hardman break down the latest royal stories including BREAKING NEWS from the High Court that former Prince Andrew has won his legal battle against Thames Valley Police. Our experts also give their verdict on whether Meghan Markle's £112 advent calendar is worth the hefty price tag. PLUS Rebecca English SPEAKS OUT against 'vile online trolls', otherwise known as the Sussex Squad, who have been accused of bullying two vicars. Join Richard Eden, Rebecca English and Robert Hardman for the best royal analysis all in one place. On another unmissable episode of Palace Confidential, our royal expert BUY Trunks & Tiaras: Journeys through life with friends, family…

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'THEY'RE VILE TROLLS!' Royal expert HITS OUT at Sussex Squad

Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor attempting a COMEBACK after his High Court triumph? Will Meghan Markle be apologising to Princess Catherine over what was said in the Oprah interview? And why is the King's trip to the Caribbean looking like it's a long way from paradise? On this unmissable episode of Palace Confidential, Rebecca English, Richard Eden and Robert Hardman break down the latest royal stories including BREAKING NEWS from the High Court that former Prince Andrew has won his legal battle against Thames Valley Police. Our experts also give their verdict on whether Meghan Markle's £112 advent calendar is worth the hefty price tag. PLUS Rebecca English SPEAKS OUT against 'vile online trolls', otherwise known as the Sussex Squad, who have been accused of bullying two vicars. Join Richard Eden, Rebecca English and Robert Hardman for the best royal analysis all in one place. On another unmissable episode of Palace Confidential, our royal expert BUY Trunks & Tiaras: Journeys through life with friends, family…

12 Oct 2026
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'TASTE OF THEIR OWN MEDICINE!' Prince Harry & Meghan HURT by King's statement

In an extraordinary letter, it seems King Charles has finally given Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a taste of their own medicine, that's according to the Daily Mail's Royal Editor Rebecca English. The monarch emphasised that the Sussexes should be treated as 'private citizens' upon their return to the UK and not as working members of the Royal Family. Rebecca breaks down what the letter meant and the exact phrase that the Sussexes took offence to. She also explains why the King's words may have led to a shock dropout from the Invictus Games. Earlier in the week, we saw Prince George arrive for his first day at Eton College. Of course, Rebecca was there and she couldn't help but notice the stark differences between George's first day at the prestigious boarding school versus William's experience. PLUS which special guest did the Prince of Wales bring out during his visit to Liverpool? AND we break down the long list of international royals who were in attendance at King Harald of Norway's funeral - and the…

29 Sep 2026
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'SPITTING BLOOD!' Prince Harry STILL wants an APOLOGY from the Royal Family

President Donald Trump has shared his damning verdict on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK return - but do our experts agree?Richard Kay, the Daily Mail's Senior Editor-at-Large, speculates that the Sussexes fled from America rather than leaving of their own volition. This seems to be backed up by the accounts of their Montecito neighbours.He also argues that William should reconcile with his brother Harry for the sake of the monarchy but his colleague Richard Eden could not disagree more. Meanwhile Charlotte Griffiths, the Mail on Sunday's Editor-at-Large, reveals why Prince Harry is 'spitting blood' at certain members of the Royal Family and STILL expects an apology from them.PLUS Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces fresh accusations of sex crimes in the US while Sarah Ferguson is said to have 'joined forces' with Meghan Markle.AND we bid farewell to a royal fan favourite.All this and more on another unmissable episode of Palace Confidential.SIGN UP to our FREE Palace Confidential Newsletter:…

07 Sep 2026
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Should Prince William be the 'BIGGER MAN' and welcome Prince Harry to the UK? | Palace Confidential

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children have officially landed in the UK - but what do our royal experts say is the 'one real motivation' behind their move? Rebecca English, the Daily Mail's Royal Editor, shuts down the notion that Prince William should be the 'bigger man' by extending a hand of friendship to the Sussexes. She also reiterates that the King did not know about his son's return until the Sunday before the announcement. Meanwhile Alison Boshoff, the newspaper's Editor-at-Large, believes both Charles and William knew about the move months in advance. So who is telling the truth? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? Also on today's show is Ailsa Anderson, former press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II. From her experience as a royal communications expert, Ailsa reveals why there has been a 'deafening silence' from William and Catherine on 'Reverse Megxit' - and why it is unlikely a statement will be issued at all. PLUS find out why our experts are 'baffled' by a decision that…

28 Aug 2026
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'MAJOR THREAT!' Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's SHOCK return | Palace Confidential

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the UK with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This is everything we know so far. Reacting to the shocking update, Richard Eden, the Daily Mail's Diary Editor, argues that the return of the Sussexes poses a 'major threat to the monarchy, leaving King Charles in a tricky position. Columnist Sarah Vine agrees and suggests that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be essentially setting up an 'alternative court' in the UK to rival Prince William and Catherine. She also takes a guess as to where the Sussexes might end up living and what schools would be a good fit for Archie and Lili. But the big question is why? Why have Harry and Meghan moved their children back to the UK when they have been so vocal in the past about hating it? Has their move been spurred on by the King's health? Their failed 'American Dream'? Or are they trying to establish themselves in the UK before William takes the throne? We consider all of these theories on today's very…

21 Aug 2026