The Royalist

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Why Harry and Meghan Are “Wildly Unhappy” Oct 07, 2026

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making headlines again—and the latest royal drama could have major implications for their future. Former People and Us Weekly editor-in-chief Dan Wakeford reveals what he really thinks about the controversial photos of Harry and Meghan in a British pub, the possibility of a new Princess Diana documentary, and whether the Sussexes can actually win back the public. Tom Sykes and Paula Froelich ( @PaulaFroelich , https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) also break down Meghan’s expensive new cooker, her luxury lifestyle, and the growing questions about authenticity surrounding the Duchess of Sussex. Plus, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor takes legal action against police over searches of his homes. From Harry and Meghan’s UK return to Diana’s enduring legacy, this episode of The Royalist gets into the royal stories everyone is talking about.

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LIVE: Palace Outrage Over Harry's Cynical "Terror" Link Oct 01, 2026

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Royal insiders are furious after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attempted to link a routine paparazzi encounter outside a school to a major global terror threat. A former palace insider reveals exclusively to Tom Sykes that the Sussexes' alarmist narrative has gone down like a "cup of cold sick" behind palace walls. Plus: Meghan's bizarre $150 Christmas advent calendar launch, the mounting hypocrisy around their security claims, and why their latest PR offensive is causing pure exasperation among working royals.

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Harry Humiliated by Boneheaded Blunder Sep 30, 2026

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Harry and Meghan’s return to the public spotlight is raising eyebrows, and Harry’s latest appearance may have exposed just how badly their celebrity strategy is going. Tom Sykes and royal editor Robert Jobson (https://www.youtube.com/@Robert-Jobson-RE/videos) dissect the chaotic school visit that went viral, Harry’s increasingly awkward attempts to reestablish himself as a public figure, and the stark contrast between his events and Catherine and William’s polished royal appearances. Plus, Paula Froelich ( @PaulaFroelich , https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) reveals what Ari Emanuel’s brutal comments about Meghan really mean for her Hollywood future—and why the Sussexes may be struggling to find their place in the celebrity world.

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LIVE: Princess Catherine's Triumphant Tea Party Is a Lesson to Harry After His 'Viral' School Visit Disaster Sep 28, 2026

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At Windsor Castle, Catherine hosted an elegant tea party for some of the extraordinary young people who took on the same Three Peaks Challenge she completed in June for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Among them was 11-year-old Ted Haslam, left paralysed by a spinal tumour at the age of three, who conquered all three peaks in a wheelchair, pushed and carried by his father and a team of family and friends. It was the royal formula par excellence: a small, controlled event, people with real stories, one photographer, a good cause and not a whiff of self-promotion.
Contrast that with Harry's visit to Ninestiles Academy in Birmingham to launch an Invictus Games schools programme. It went viral for all the wrong reasons after one pupil was filmed complaining, with disgusted astonishment, that there were "six cameras in my face." Another asked "Who is Prince Harry?" before the Duke walked in. Clips of pupils ignoring him as he gestured over their heads spread rapidly online.

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Charles' Plot to Smear Diana After Death Exposed Sep 23, 2026

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On today’s episode of The Royalist with Tom Sykes, Tom is joined by journalist Paula Froelich (https://substack.com/@alisonboshoff) and legendary documentary maker Phil Craig for a deep dive into the latest Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drama, including Harry’s Invictus Games appearance, the question of his royal security, and whether he could return to official royal duties. Phil also revisits his explosive 2003 documentary Charles: The Battle With Diana, discussing the alleged palace campaign to reshape Princess Diana’s public image after her death, Earl Spencer’s new memoir Swan Song, King Charles III’s relationship with Diana, and how the royal family’s media strategy shaped the stories we remember today.

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Harry and Meghan's Dangerous Game Exposed Sep 16, 2026

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Harry and Meghan’s royal comeback plans, security battle, and latest social media controversy take center stage on this episode of The Royalist. Tom Sykes is joined by gossip legend Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack the extraordinary story of Angela Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II’s longtime dresser, confidante, and gatekeeper—and the potential documentary that could finally reveal what she knows about life inside the royal family. Then, Daily Mail’s Editor At Large Alison Boshoff (https://substack.com/@alisonboshoff) joins Tom to discuss Harry’s apparent belief that he can return to the royal family, the palace’s alleged “Hawks vs. Doves” divide, his hopes for improved security, and Meghan’s revealing UK Instagram video that appeared to make their location surprisingly easy to identify. Plus, Tom and Alison examine whether Harry and Meghan are deliberately creating security risks, Meghan’s use of her children in her social media strategy, and the growing tensions surrounding the Sussexes’ relationship with the royal establishment.

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Why Harry is Already Dooming His Fresh Start Sep 09, 2026

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Prince Harry is back in the UK, but according to royal journalist Charlotte Griffiths, he may be just as angry and resentful as ever. On this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes and Charlotte Griffiths examine Harry’s return, his ongoing feud with Prince William, his relationship with King Charles, and his increasingly close ties to Earl Spencer as the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death approaches. Plus, Tom is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to discuss the departure of King Charles’ popular equerry Johnny Thompson and other senior members of the King’s inner circle, raising questions about what is really happening behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace. With the Diana anniversary, Christmas, and major royal events ahead, the tensions between Harry, Meghan Markle, William and the wider Royal Family could be heading for another explosive chapter.

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Harry and Meghan's Secret New Project Exposed Sep 02, 2026

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What are Harry and Meghan filming? A new rumor swirling around their possible return to the UK suggests the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have a secret new project in the works. Tom Sykes and Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) investigate what sources are saying about Meghan’s potential film plans and reports of another documentary, while Plum Sykes shares the latest Cotswolds gossip about where Harry and Meghan could live, where Archie and Lilibet might go to school, and what their next move could mean for the royal family.

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Why Meghan Won’t Really Move To Hated UK Aug 26, 2026

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to the United Kingdom—but is this really a royal reunion, or the beginning of a much bigger split? On this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack the Sussexes’ return, Meghan’s rumored acting comeback, and what Harry’s move back to Britain could mean for their marriage and relationship with the Royal Family. They also discuss Harry’s departure from African Parks, the controversy surrounding the charity, Prince William’s increasingly difficult position, and whether Harry could eventually be welcomed back into the royal fold. Plus, Tom delivers a fiery Royal Roast of King Charles III over his handling of Harry and Meghan’s return, royal security, and the lack of clarity from Buckingham Palace. Is Harry really coming home for good—and could Meghan be staying behind?

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How Harry Is Plotting His New Royal Future Aug 19, 2026

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On this week’s episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack Prince Harry’s latest push to spend more time in the UK, his claims that he wants less “courtroom drama,” and what his renewed relationship with King Charles could mean for the future of the Sussexes—and the monarchy. They also examine David Foster’s defense of Harry and Meghan after their viral red-carpet moment, the growing divide between Charles and Prince William over reconciliation, the stakes for the Invictus Games, and why the King’s approach to Harry could be creating an even bigger royal mess. Plus, Tom goes inside Eton College as this week’s Royal Insider, sharing what Prince George can expect when he starts at the prestigious school—including its bizarre traditions, strict dress code, old-money culture, and what really happens on a new boy’s first night.

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