Spilling Royal Tea

A Coronation to Remember May 11, 2023

For the season finale, Sean and Maggi compare notes of the most iconic moments of King Charles' coronation. Sean welcomes back official royal photographer Zak Hussein, who photographed the royals in the pouring rain on Charles' big day, along with Jamie Samhan, former Managing Editor of ET Canada and royal correspondent, for a roundtable review of how the royal crowning went down.

Host: Sean Mandell

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Coronation Countdown May 04, 2023

With less than two days left til King Charles’ coronation, all eyes are on London. We break down all the key info you need ahead of the historic ceremony: how to watch, when to watch, and what to watch for. Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole from the podcast “Keeping Up with the Windsors” join Sean to discuss how Brits are feeling about Charles’ big day.

Host: Sean Mandell

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Meghan and Charles: A Tale of Two Letters Apr 27, 2023

Just days after Meghan Markle confirmed that she will not be attending the coronation of King Charles III, it’s emerged that Meghan and Charles exchanged letters following the Sussexes’ infamous Oprah interview. In the correspondence, Meghan is said to have accused the royal family of unconscious racial bias and named the identity of the senior royal who made comments about Prince Archie’s skin tone. Award-winning producer and entertainment executive Jodie Davis, who covered both Meghan and Harry’s wedding and Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, joins to discuss why these letters are coming out now and who might have leaked them.

Host: Sean Mandell

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Meghan Markle and the Coronation: It’s a No Apr 20, 2023

After months of speculation, we’ve finally learned that Meghan Markle will not attend the upcoming coronation, opting instead to stay behind in California to celebrate Prince Archie’s 4th birthday with Princess Lilibet while hubby Harry makes a cameo in the UK for Charles’ big day.

This week, Sean is joined by comedian and TikTok sensation, Zarna Garg, whose upcoming comedy special, “Zarna Garg: One in a Billion,” debuts on Amazon Prime Video on May 16. Zarna shares her hilarious observations about the Windsors and discusses what role comedy plays in reflecting and even shaping the public's opinion of the royals.

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The Royal Family Reckons with Racism Apr 13, 2023

Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell Oprah interview, the Royal Family has been plagued with accusations of racism. In the spotlight thanks to his upcoming coronation, King Charles III has the daunting task of responding to these allegations and reckoning with the role the monarchy has played in fanning the flames of racial strife over centuries. Nazir Afzal, OBE, Chancellor of the University of Manchester and former Chief Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), joins to discuss the Royal Family’s way forward and his own encounters with racial tension at Buckingham Palace.

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Charles in Charge! (of the Church) Apr 06, 2023

The coronation of King Charles is only a few weeks away! Upon assuming the throne, King Charles III became the head of the Church of England and got a fancy new title: Defender of the Faith. But what does that actually mean? And while the coronation is bound to be full of the usual pomp and pageantry, Charles will have to modernize the medieval ritual in order to remain relevant for the 21st century. To hear all about the religious history, scandalous affairs, and vegan updates to this coronation, Sean talks to Catherine Pepinster, a legendary historian and the author of Defenders of the Faith: The British Monarchy, Religion and the Next Coronation.

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Prince William Walks Into A Gay Bar Mar 30, 2023

This week Prince William made a surprise trip to Poland and he popped into a gay bar while on tour! We breakdown why that was such a big move on Will’s part and discuss how the upcoming coronation is being viewed across the pond with Clark Moore, an actor and filmmaker, he's best known for his work in Love, Simon and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and he is a postgraduate researcher in history at the University of Edinburgh. He is also the founder and editor of Wistover, a newsletter featuring essays, short stories, and poetry, and you can subscribe at http://clarkmoore.substack.com/

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Kate and Camilla: Up Close and Personal Mar 23, 2023

The most photographed family in the world knows a thing or two about the power of images. But what about the story that doesn't fit within the margins of a photo? We're joined by royal photographer, Zak Hussein, who has been up close and personal with Will & Kate, Meghan & Harry, and Charles & Camilla. He spills the tea on behind the scenes moments, royal blunders, and who he thinks is the nicest! We also track the evolution of the two leading ladies of British court to see how Camilla went from side chick to Queen Consort and how Princess Kate blossomed into her regal role.

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Introducing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Mar 16, 2023

A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced that the couple's daughter, Lili, was christened on Friday, March 3. But they buried the lead! Which is that the one year old is now being called Princess Lilibet Diana. This title upgrade was only reflected on the royal family's website days later, leading many to wonder when this took effect and what it says about the relationship between H & M and the rest of the royal family. Sean also breaks down the difference between a royal title and style.

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The Eviction and The Evite Mar 09, 2023

It’s official: Meghan and Harry have been invited (or shall we say, e-vited) to King Charles III’s coronation on May 6. But how likely are they to attend after Charles evicted them from their “forever home” in the UK?

Special guest Jamie Samhan, former Managing Editor of ET Canada, royal correspondent and the founder of Hop, an AI powered wellness platform for female entrepreneurs, joins the pod for tea, analysis and commentary.

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Meghan and Harry Move to South Park Mar 02, 2023

Prince Harry released his memoir "Spare" and completed a circuit of interviews promoting the book. Since his press tour, Harry and Meghan have been met with a wave of mockery and derision. South Park even jumped in with an entire episode poking fun of the royal couple in exile. A recent Newsweek poll revealed that both Harry and Meghan have experienced a precipitous drop in public opinion. Why has their popularity declined, even after the success of "Spare" and their Netflix docu-series? And how does the public ridicule affect King Charles and his path to coronation? Find out on this piping hot episode of Spilling Royal Tea.

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The Messy State of The Royal Family Mar 02, 2023

As the world prepares for King Charles' upcoming Coronation, Sean & Maggi are taking a look at the current state of the royal family. From Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's slate of public projects -- which included a Netflix documentary and a sit-down interview with Oprah -- to the alleged rifts between the members of the monarchy. Season 2 of Spilling Royal Tea will dive deep into the royal drama, as we gear up for the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla on May 6.

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Season 2 Trailer: The King's Coronation, Sibling Rivalry, and The State of the World's Most Famous Family Feb 24, 2023

In season 2 of Spilling Royal Tea, Sean Mandell will keep fans caught up on all the Royal drama. We'll explore the relationships between the Royals, and discuss the lead up to one of the most monumental moments in history, the coronation of King Charles.

Season 2 of Spilling Royal Tea begins March 2!

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The Royal Wedding In Review May 24, 2018

Sean and Craig spill some royal tears as they replay every magical moment from Harry & Meghan's wedding. From the highly debated Givenchy dress to Bishop Curry's fire preaching to best and worst dressed celebrity guests, this finale is equal parts sass and sentiment. One True Pairing's Erica Martirano and Marissa Sangiacomo join the show to compare how this wedding stacks up against Prince William and Kate Middleton's. Finally, the conservation group Highland Titles makes us all feel like royalty with land and titles from Scotland's nature reserve! Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration and to Jason Elrod for his whistling kettle.

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Royal Wedding Watch Party May 17, 2018

Days before Kensington Palace issued Meghan's statement that her father would not be attending the wedding due to health reasons, Sean was on the phone with Thomas Markle. He spills the story of his first conversation with Thomas, along with some ideas about who might be walking Meghan down the aisle. We deliver a comedic review of the Lifetime movie 'Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance' and talk to the Aussie actor who played Prince William, Burgess Abernethy, about nailing that RP accent. And to make sure you don't miss a single detail of the big day, we present a complete watch guide to the royal wedding! Joined by award-winning British journalist Sandro Monetti, Sean and Craig cover everything from the history of Windsor Castle, to the celebrity guests, to the LGBTQ-affirming African-American preacher.

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OG Power Couples May 10, 2018

Royal brides and grooms were once mere pawns in the building of Empire. They married for money, land, power and often to their own inbred demise. But Harry and Meghan are marrying for love! And doing it in a $180,000 Ralph & Russo gown. Come along for Sean and Craig's wild romp through the ages and pillow talk with award-winning contemporary romance writer K.M. Jackson, who says this royal wedding is good for your imagination. And lastly, Brits In L.A. cordially invites you to join the hottest wedding watch party in town.

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The Bad Boy of Buckingham Palace May 03, 2018

This week it's all about Prince Harry! Biographer Katie Nicholl takes us back to Harry's complicated childhood, his wild years from Eaton to Vegas, and the experiences that defined Harry as a soldier and humanitarian. We learn where the royal family gets their wealth and how Meghan marrying in could give the monarchy a big tax headache. While Craig is away, producer Maggi Van Dorn joins Sean to calculate what makes this reformed bad boy of Buckingham so swoon-worthy. Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration.

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Race & The Royal Family Apr 26, 2018

American. Biracial. Divorcée. Actress. These are mere boxes that have been used to categorize, but not contain, Meghan Markle. Sean and Craig are joined by royal biographer Andrew Morton and cultural commentator Van Lathan to discuss what impact a mixed-race duchess will have on the U.K.'s most symbolic family and society. While Meghan won't absolve England's colonial past, all agree that she inspires hope for a brighter future. Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration and to Jason Elrod for his whistling kettle.

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Baby Boy Cambridge Is Here! Apr 24, 2018

8 lbs. 7 oz. of royal bliss has been delivered unto us this day. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, gave birth to a baby boy at St. Mary's historic Lindo Wing. In this celebratory minisode, Sean and Craig toast the newborn, unpack why this is also a momentous occasion for his sister Princess Charlotte, and place bets on what the new prince might be called.

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Becoming a Brit Apr 19, 2018

Meghan Markle is not the first American to marry into British high society. In fact, when the British aristocracy was going bankrupt it was American heiresses who infused new money into their estates. We trace how these American women, along with royal brides-Diana and Kate-have changed the face of England. And while Meghan studies for her British Citizenship test, Royal Central's Jamie Samhan grills Sean and Craig with questions from the same exam! Craig leaves us with advice about how to negotiate your domestic duties with royal grace. Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration and to Jason Elrod for his whistling kettle.

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Written in the Stars Apr 12, 2018

Prince Harry said all the stars were aligned when he fell in love with Meghan Markle. And we just learned that Meghan herself has dabbled in fortune-telling. Her former psychic, Richard Win, told Meghan just months before she met Harry that London was calling. Sean and Craig look to how kings and queens of the past have consulted clairvoyants about affairs - of the heart and the state. And finally, GOOP-approved Psychic Shirley brings her tarot cards to invoke the spirit of Harry's mother - the late Princess Diana - to see if she approves of the match.

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Holla! We (Do Not) Want PreNup! Apr 05, 2018

Prince Harry is in it to win it with Meghan Markle. He's rejected a prenuptial agreement and we are swooning big time. Sean and Craig look at why Harry is forgoing legal protection of his royal assets given the history of divorce in his family. TMZ's attorney Derek Kaufman breaks down what would happen if Meghan and Harry split along with some of the big differences between American and English law. Come for the romance, stay for the sage advice! Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration and to Jason Elrod for his whistling kettle.

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Let Them Eat Cake Mar 29, 2018

Kensington Palace has been dishing several new weddings developments this week! This minisode savors the details of Meghan and Harry's wedding cake and invitations. The cake reflects the flavors of the current spring season, but the invitations harken back to a much older era. While Sean is recovering from his time in the tower, Craig is joined by the show's producer Maggi Van Dorn. Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration and to Jason Elrod for his whistling kettle.

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Can a Duchess Be Political? Mar 22, 2018

When Meghan mentioned #metoo at her first appearance with The Royal Foundation, she created quite a stir. The question on everyone's mind: Can a (future) duchess be political? Sean and Craig weigh in on how royals of the past from Victoria to Elizabeth II to Diana and now Meghan have exerted influence without overstepping their role. Eleanor Bennett joins the debate as Spoke's resident #metoo expert. Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration and to Jason Elrod for his whistling kettle. *Correction: Queen Elizabeth famously danced with the President of Ghana, not Nigeria, which is depicted in Season 2 of The Crown. Sean has been sent to The Tower of London to await his punishment for this error.

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Spice Up Your Life Mar 15, 2018

Mel B let it slip that The Spice Girls will be attending the royal wedding! There's a long history of pop royalty cozying up with the Crown and Sean and Craig are here to spill all of it. Together with Who? Weekly hosts, Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger, they draft a fantasy guest list predicting who will be there for Meghan and Harry's big day. Special thanks to Isabelle Mattinson for narration and to Jason Elrod for his whistling kettle.

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When Harry Met Meghan Mar 09, 2018

Our Royal insiders spill tea on the truth behind when Harry met Meghan, the status of their nuptials, and why it is that we still care so very much about the Royal Family.

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