Off With Their Headlines
Off With Their Headlines is a weekly podcast hosted by media critic Meredith Constant and royal commentator Amanda Matta. They offer a fresh, fearless perspective on modern news and culture, unpacking the latest royal news, dissecting media narratives, and breaking down compelling conversations. The show is unapologetic, incisive, and razor-sharp, with new episodes every week.
Episodes
Harry and Meghan’s Big Return
Rumors and reports are swirling that the Sussex family are set to move back to Britain this fall, where Archie and Lilibet will even be enrolled in school. Is setting up a UK home base another sign that Harry and Meghan are pursuing the “half in, half out” model of royal life they first sought in 2020?All your burning questions about this bombshell reporting, answered! How does King Charles III’s
Your Royal Briefing for August 19th
A new order of succession for the last remaining European monarchy, and a new biography from someone who knew Princess Diana VERY well. Plus, the saga of Princess Eugenie naming her daughter is at an end…but of course, we couldn’t let this go without dragging Harry and Meghan into the headlines.This is the Royal Briefing, a mid-week roundup of headlines and your quick check-in with the monarchy! O
The Ex-Princess and the Piper
What has led to a Princess of Brunei losing her royal titles? What brought royals from across Europe together—in style!—this week? What do you study at university when you’re the monarchy’s next “secret weapon?”And WHAT, pray tell, will Prince Harry DO without that classic 7 AM bagpipe wakeup??Answers to all that and (sadly) more, only in this week’s “yes it is still silly season” episode!________
Your Royal Briefing for August 12th, 2026
Summer holidays, summer jobs, and summer serializations...royal silly season is finally fully underway! Plus, name predictions for the newest royal baby and a baffling, but not surprising, report about one disgraced family member's funeral plans.This is the Royal Briefing, a mid-week roundup of headlines and your quick check-in with the monarchy! Our in-depth conversations will now feature on Frid
A Tudor Hoax and a Queen's Endgame (ft. Hayley Nolan)
This week, we’re chatting with Hayley Nolan (@hayleynolanhistorian), the Tudor historian and author of the new book NOTORIOUS: Anne Boleyn and the Great Tudor Hoax. This gripping new analysis tells of how Elizabeth Barton, a poverty-stricken housemaid-turned-nun, ultimately delayed Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn for seven years. Wielding unimaginable influence over the biggest names in Tudor
Your Royal Briefing for August 5th, 2026
A Duchess’s birthday, the Commonwealth Games, and a lack of accountability - it can only be another week in royal news! Introducing the Royal Briefing, a mid-week roundup of headlines and your quick check-in with the monarchy! Our in-depth conversations will now feature on Friday’s episode. Don’t forget: the Summer Mailbag is now open! Head over to Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/OffWithTh
Checking in for Royal Drama
In the first OWTH new and improved Friday episode, we’re breezing through some of the royal topics that have everyone buzzing - despite the working royals taking a mid-summer siesta. And we guess you could say…anything goes!Will Prince Harry be staying at the Palace during his next UK visit? Should we be calling the Princess of Wales…something else? And why DO Amanda’s in-laws have so many tu
7.24.26 Friday News Dump: Tell-Alls and OTT Royal Style
We’re baaaaack! (crowd booing) Amanda and Meredith are catching up on the shenanigans that took hold of the royal news cycle while we were away for summer break, including actress Ruthie Henshall and journalist Charlotte Griffiths both spilling the tea on their connections to princes Edward and Harry (respectively).Plus, some outlandish royal fashion from Belgium - Princess Delphine never dis
America's Royal Wedding (ft. Meghan Ely)
School's out for summer - we're taking a vacation! Before we go, we brought in wedding PR specialist Meghan Ely to discuss the "royal wedding" on everyone's minds: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's opulent Madison Square Garden nuptials. What trends might be sparked? Was Taylor just like us (scrolling Pinterest for decor ideas?) How did the publicity rollout speak to the couple's vision for the day?
07.03.26 Friday News Dump
The Princess of Wales clocks in at Wimbledon while ITV sets the record straight on the Sussex family’s safety in the UK - it’s the Friday News Dump!Plus, some follow-ups from Wednesday’s episode, and our predictions for Taylor and Travis’s (royal) wedding this July 4th weekend.______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where y
Climb Every Mountain, Leak Every Briefing
This week in royal news: we STILL don’t know what’s happening with Harry and Meghan’s upcoming UK trip…or their residence…or their security…we’re sure everything is fine! And all about Princess Kate completing the Three Peaks Challenge for the Royal Marsden Cancer Centre charity, as well as an early look at the who’s who of Wimbledon 2026.______________________________New episodes every Wedne
6.26.26 Friday News Dump
This special Friday News Dump brings you everything you wanted to know (and then some) about royal financial reports! This year’s Sovereign Grant Report and Royal Household Report each brought revelations well beyond the promise of merely getting tax information about the King and Prince of Wales.______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free
What if we DO deserve royal nostalgia?
Are Harry and Meghan returning to the UK this summer? What annual tax does the monarch pay? Did the monarchy peak in 2012? We don't know the answers to any of these questions either, but we're going to discuss them anyway!Plus, reactions to royal Father's Day tributes and the future queen's mother's Ascot outfit - described as... "interesting!" And the uninformed American perspective (which absolu
Friday News Dump: "It's Giving Barber Shop Quartet" w/ Alyssa
Something's "amatta" with Amanda Matta's immune system (she'll be fine!), so Meredith was joined last-minute by Royal fashion commentator and astrologer, Alyssa to dive deep into Royal Ascot fashion this year. Sidebars include: Mike & Zara Tindall's admissions mishap, does Royal Ascot suck now?, and a look at what Chiron moving into Taurus could mean for the British Royal Family--Prince Willia
Inside the Monarchy Manosphere
With worst-dressed lists making a comeback, potential changes to Japan’s Imperial succession rules, and SEVERAL men with royal connections finding themselves in legal hot water, this week we have to ask…all this to keep women down?Plus, Trooping the Colour saw protests, but ended up relatively tame compared to the British monarchy’s characteristic drama of the last few years!Tune in for a chatty r
06.12.26 Friday News Dump
What do royal cheek kisses, Lamborghini tractors, and AI data schemes have in common? They’re all topics on the latest Friday News Dump! We can’t wait for Trooping the Colour this weekend and Royal Ascot next week, but for now, let’s pick up the crumbs of royal coverage to send us into the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peppercorns for me and not for thee
Our rrrrroyal conversation this week brings questions of what is owed to “minor” members of the monarchy? From findings out of the National Audit Office’s recent review of royal leases to the legacy of Lady Pamela Hicks, who died last week at age 97, who gets to benefit from their proximity to the crown?Plus, some fashion chat about last weekend’s royal wedding, where Peter Phillips married Harrie
06.04.26 Friday News Dump
From Princess Lilibet's birthday to Princess Kate's Rodarte dress, we're chatting about the British royal topics at the top of everyone's mind at the end of this week!______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episode
The Kennedys, the Windsors, and Terrible Nicknames (ft. Caroline Hallemann)
Meredith “Millennial” Constant is BACK, and we are catching up with all things royal: their health struggles, their wedding plans, and their nicknames for one another.We’re also sitting down with author Caroline Hallemann to discuss her new book, The Kennedys and the Windsors, out now wherever you buy books. It’s the glittering story of two iconic families whose lives, ambitions, and respective re
Royal Romance and a King-Sized Collection of Takes (ft. Sarah Wendell)
Amanda is joined by guest host Sarah Wendell, co-founder of the blog Smart Bitches, Trashy Books and host of the podcast Smart Podcast, Trashy Books. In this supersized Friday News Dump, we’ll muse over topics ranging from royal romance tropes to royal health complications perhaps being used as shields against negative coverage.We’ll also break down comments made by royal in-law Mike Tindall about
Spring 2026 Mailbag
What would we advise royals in crisis as their PR experts? What does a "global statesman" actually look like? And WHAT is going to happen with Harry and Meghan's titles? It's that time again - time to answer your most burning questions! Thanks for some incredible submissions this time around.Plus, for the first time, we've reserved the spiciest and like, the funnest! answers for "below the fold" (
Slim Pickins and The Windsor Affair (ft. Melanie Benjamin)
A brief Friday News Dump for your feeds - despite the bare bones state of royal news today! Plus, Amanda and Meredith sit down with historical fiction author Melanie Benjamin to discuss her new novel, THE WINDSOR AFFAIR. It's a juicy retelling of the legendary feud between Wallis Simpson and Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, the Queen Mother, out June 2nd, 2026. Pre-order wherever you buy books!Melanie is the
One Normal Human Man vs. Royal Drama (ft. SHANE)
What if we covered royal news with the baseline knowledge of…an average American? In an OWTH first, we are welcoming a guest host with approximately zero royal knowledge under his belt: Shane! Amanda’s husband lends his expertise to the week’s royal news stories, including reports about Prince William selling parts of the Duchy of Cornwall; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in Geneva with the W.H.O.;
05.15.2026 Friday News Dump
Kate's Italian trip and the fashion, State Opening of Parliament Chat, and Prince Harry's op-ed in the New Statesman - what else could you ask for in one episode! ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episod
Too Piccola for Palace Drama
This week, we ask an important question: is the royal family simply… too little, too piccola for all this drama?We break down Princess Kate’s upcoming trip to Italy and what it could signal about her return to a more international royal role after a disrupted year. From there, we discuss the royal family’s tributes to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday and whether Prince William’s Earths
05.08.26 Friday News Dump ft. Fortesa Latifi
Fortesa Latifi is an LA-based journalist and the author of “Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online.” Find it wherever books are sold, and keep up with Fortesa at https://www.fortesalatifi.com/ ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: ht
Royal News Ripe for the Picking
With King Charles’ U.S. visit complete, we are revisiting some of the other royal stories out there this past week. We have a new “star” (not secret weapon!) of the British Royal Family, a Royal baby announcement, coverage of Prince William’s taxes (and what’s missing from the conversation). Plus, a Meghan spotting in the Windy City, the official color of Ascot, and no, they steered clear of white
5.01.26 Friday News Dump (ft. Chani Nicholas!)
It’s a very special Friday News Dump - not only are Amanda and Meredith debriefing the royal visit to the US (which is finally over), we’re also joined by the exquisite Chani Nicholas to break down some astrology content recently reshared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex! Chani Nicholas is a New York Times best-selling author and astrologer with a community of over one million monthly readers at
Royal Soft Power, Served Stateside
This week’s episode is all about King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s much-anticipated visit to the U.S. Can they save the “special relationship?” Does King Charles….have JOKES? Before that, we touch on recent comments from Prince Harry during his time in Ukraine last week, and how they set the tone heading into a week of high-profile royal appearances this side of the Atlantic.______________
4.24.26 Friday News Dump!
Happy Friday!Today we are celebrating Louis' birthday.Other than that (A)I hate it here...yes of convo is largely dedicated to AI. From recent video manipulation in a Harry and Meghan article to Will's "dad" joke about AI replacing the actual drivers at an engagement he went on this week, AI is everywhere and Reece Witherspoon wants to explore it, y'all!For more on the Reece Witherspoon dramz, che
QEII’s 100th Birthday: Who Controls the Story?
We’re wrapping up the Sussexes’ Australia tour and the media narratives that followed before diving into some truly baffling coverage about Meghan “risking backlash” by… referencing her own children in her latest As Ever launch.From there, we turn to the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, marking what would have been her 100th birthday. We look at how the royal family chose to commemorate the moment, t
Friday News Dump! 4.17.26
Not sure if you've heard, but Harry and Meghan are in Australia!We spent most of the episode discussing their business/philanthropy trip down under and the media coverage as well as the news of a Fergie spotting in the wild, a Danish dismissal over a dachshund, what's Wills been up to, and more! New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll
A Sussex Tour and the Royal Spin Cycle on Overdrive
Amanda is back from boots on the ground royal coverage in Philadelphia, and we’re diving straight into the royal spin machine! We dig into reports that Prince William privately reached out to Prince Andrew with condolences…despite months of briefings suggesting he’s pushed for a harder line. So which is it?Plus: the media coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Australia trip…where a “m
4.10.26 Friday News Dump!
Does taking your brand international mean you are flopping stateside? According to one bananas article it does!This week we're discussing the new framing of Prince Edward's Easter visit with his pervy brother, the Daily Mail + going after Beatrice's husband Count (?) Chocula Edo, bizarre article about Meghan's "As Ever" business ahead of her and Prince Harry's AU tour, a new segment, and more!00:0
Royal Easter 2026 (and One Rotten Egg)
After a restful Easter break, we’re back to discuss how the royals showed up (or didn’t) on Sunday, what they wore, what they ate, and how the completely normal British press is dealing with Harry, Meghan, and the Sussex kids *checks notes* …existing! at the same time.Plus, former palace assistant Natasha Archer has launched her styling consultancy after exiting royal life. But she’s not just anot
4.3.26 Friday News Dump!
(Note: This Friday News Dump was recorded mid-week.)Happy Friday! In this episode we discuss the upcoming wedding of the century, some bunny(ies) that are NOT invited to Easter Services with the Royal Family, cringy Facebook messages (remember FB flirting?), Prince Harry's trial, and finally we take it back to 2007 and a tabloid piece about Prince William and Kate's breakup at the time. Astrologer
Are you not embarrassed?
We have a doozy for you this week: embarrassing state visits, embarrassing articles from the UK domestic royal rota captain, and just...everything about Thomas Markle, Sr. (but ESPECIALLY the latest "exclusive" from Caroline Graham about his new relationship with a Filipina nurse 35 years his junior).______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-
3.27.26 Friday News Dump!
Today, Amanda and I caught up on the latest from Prince Harry's phone hacking trial, the way Prince William is "owning the wokes" by not attending Church regularly (according to one op. ed.), enthronement day fashion from Kate, Prince Harry & Meghan's new scripted drama, and a convo and further investigation into comments we received about Meghan's participation and the question of payment in
Timing is Everything: Another Week in Royal Image Management
Prince William has long been considered the least devout of the senior royals, but this week we get to discuss the convenient timing of a new profile spotlighting his "quiet faith." Also this week: Sky News' Rhiannon Mills is heading to Buckingham Palace as media secretary, signaling how the institution wants to manage its press relationships going forward.Plus, a 2023 scheme involving Fergie
3.19.26 Friday(ish) News Dump!
Can we call it a Friday News Dump if we recorded on Wednesday?Either way, this is a jam-packed (not a pun) episode full of giggles, dedicated Burn Book pages to Tom Bower, fashion hits and misses from Kate's 3 engagements, and bloopers because Meredith is a balloon man and cannot control her extremities. Timestamps:00:00-1:47 Housekeeping1:48-9:24 Variety piece on Prince Harry and Meghan9:25-
Patreon PREVIEW: Vintage Royalty Magazine Flip-Through
Amid Spring Break, book deadlines, and the Persistent Horrors(tm) of 2026, we needed a week off from royal news updates. And so we're presenting you with free access to a Patreon BONUS EPISODE: flipping through an issue of Royalty Magazine from 1999!Who were the monarchy's problem children this year? Who was getting the brunt of public and media displeasure? Who had the best haircut? Follow along
3.13.26 Friday News Dump: Carole Middleton IN, Hereditary Lords OUT
Hold on to your powdered wigs, the hereditary Lords are LEAVING Parliament. We discuss that breaking development plus: Royal Editors say the quiet part out loud, a new Fab 4, Carole's at the races, Jan Moir is back, and Prince Harry & Meghan are going Down Under for a philanthropic/business tour.Time Stamps:00:00 - 2:19 Housekeeping, Laguna Beach side-bangs2:20 - 6:35 Discussion on Royal
Minor Royals, Major Questions: The York Problem (ft. Andrew Lownie)
The British press may have found its next royal scapegoats, and this week we're asking why. Royal biographer Andrew Lownie joins us to discuss the futures of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie…and what scrutiny of “minor royals” reveals about the institution. He’s the author of ENTITLED: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, with the paperback forthcoming this May.Plus, our take on coverage from Co
3.6.26 Friday News Dump!
(Note: Because of scheduling issues we recorded the Friday News Dump on Thursday)Welcome to our Friday News Dump where hopefully nothing crazy happened before we dropped this episode. Topics Covered: Follow-up on the Mike Tindall story, the time for British Royals "soft power" with Trump, The Wales's royal engagements, an incredible VF piece on the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor police car photo and m
Vibe Check: Keeping Up With World Monarchies
While the British press has been locked in the endless Andrew/Epstein cycle, this week…we zoom out a bit. Meredith brings the latest updates from the extended House of Windsor, and Amanda checks in on what’s been happening across other monarchies around the world.Time Stamps:1:48 - Burying the Lede (Prince William's courageous hindsight)7:06 - World monarchies check-in: Iran + Spain13:58 - World m
2.27.26 Friday News Dump: BAFTAs, H&M in Jordan, "Whinging Wills"?
It is time...for the.....Friday News Dump (and other old faves!) Amanda and I get into some of the topics we didn't get to cover because of our interview with Russell J. Myers on Tuesday.Here are the timestamps:00:00-00:43 Housekeeping00:43 - 7:10 Wrap up of Russell J. Myers Interview7:10 - 16:12 BAFTAS16:15- 21:55 Prince William’s Surprise Mental Healt
Russell Myers on William and Catherine’s Vision for the Monarchy
We sat down with Russell J. Myers (royal editor of the Daily Mirror) this week for a chat about his new book, WILLIAM AND CATHERINE - The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story. He shares his insights into Will and Kate’s partnership, their vision for the British Monarchy, and their frustrations over recent family scandals - all of which informed Russell in writing their first joint biography i
A Very Merry Unbirthday to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Friday News Dump
Today is the day that Friday News Dumps were made for.That's right, we are talking about the dump...ster fire that was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 66th birthday, which started bright and early with a visit from...the police.In this episode we talk through what happened on Friday, Feb. 19th, the front pages of British papers today, some wild articles/analysis, other royal engagements that still ha
Going the Distance (from Andrew Mountbatten Windsor)
How far will the royals go (literally or figuratively) to distance themselves from the former Prince Andrew?This week on Off With Their Headlines, we’re unpacking the choreography of royal distance, from Princess Kate and Queen Camilla’s carefully chosen UK engagements to Sarah Ferguson in Qatar and William in Saudi Arabia.We also break down the royal Valentine’s Day headline battle, a truly unser
"Royal Spin" Discussion with Omid Scobie & Robin Benway
As an early Valentine's Day treat and in lieu of our Friday News Dump we are releasing a longer than usual episode featuring our conversation with authors of the new fiction book, "Royal Spin", Omid Scobie and Robin Benway. We talk about what from Omid's time as a royal reporter went into the book, what it's like to co-author a book, and how much smut is enough smut?It's a great convo and a fantas
Real Housewives of the Regency (ft. Ann Foster)
We’re joined this week by guest host Ann Foster, host of the Vulgar History Podcast and author of the new book Rebel of the Regency: The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain's Queen Without a Crown. Get the book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/rebel-of-the-regency-ann-foster and Listen to Vulgar History wherever you get your podcasts! https://pod.link/1489560920
2.6.26 Friday News Dump!
Slightly longer episode than usual this Friday, but there is just too much going on. NGL, it's heavy, but there are cocks--of the chicken variety--and a bulging scandal out of the Winter Olympics to enjoy. The Epstein news is tough, we did our best.Timestamps:00:00 Housekeeping / youtube question3:00 Andrew developments with Epstein files and his move from Royal Lodge, King Charles "heckled"9:41 -
New Revelations and Royals in the Epstein Files
This week, there’s one topic dominating the royal news cycle: newly released files from the US Dept. of Justice that implicate royals with Jeffrey Epstein. Among the mentions are new revelations about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson’s connections to the disgraced financier, as well as illuminating details which suggest that his relationship with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway w
1.31.26 Saturday News Dump
(Note: We do not discuss the latest Epstein drop in this episode. We plan on doing more research and collecting our thoughts before a discussion on Tuesday)On today's episode: Should the Royals go to the U.S. this year?, "breaking news" from Kensington Palace about Catherine, The Princess of Wales, an unbelievable reddit thread, plus, Kim Kardashian resurrects the Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of
The Crown’s Silence: Dr. Brooke Newman on the British Monarchy and Slavery
This week, we’re joined by historian Dr. Brooke Newman, author of the new book THE CROWN’S SILENCE: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery. The book traces the British monarchy’s long, deliberate entanglement with slavery in the Americas, and Dr. Newman walks us through what the historical record demonstrates: royal investments and strategic silence helped build and sustain a trans
1.23.26 Friday News Dump!
Just in time for the dump of snow (and freezing temps) across a lot of the United States, we are here with the Friday news dump and our hottest takes.We talk Prince Harry's testimony and the phone-hacking trial, Catherine, Princess of Wales's fashion collab for one, Prince William's global statesman trip to Saudi Arabia next month, and the reaction to "With Love, Meghan" streaming numbers and who
Family Feuds, from the Beckhams to the Bluebloods
This week, we’re looking at what happens when family loyalty fractures in public, starting with reports that Princess Eugenie has distanced herself from Prince Andrew. Then there’s Brooklyn Beckham’s latest statements about being estranged from his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. We also unpack Prince Harry’s ongoing court case against the publishers of the Daily Mail for unlawful inform
Friday News Dump! 1.16.26
While the news hasn't been silly in most parts of the world, in the world of royal reporting...it's been fairly silly.We kick things off with Kensington Palace's "big announcement" about the Prince and Princess of Wales and the "hidden not-so subtle" nod in Kate's pantsuit. Then we move out with Randy Andy, who is reportedly getting refurbished digs as a consequence for things he has continued to
Keep Calm and Hire Non-Crisis Comms
We’re looking ahead to royal tours slated for 2026, unpacking the news that William and Kate have hired a “crisis comms” professional for what KP insists is a non-crisis role (sure Jan!), and taking a fashion detour with Golden Globes 2026 looks we think would actually work for royal women.We also check in on everyone’s favorite radon-laden prison, HMP Dartmoor, which is still paying millions to t
1.9.26 Friday News Dump!
It was a busy week back to working royal duties and there was plenty of news to cover. We celebrate Kate's 44th birthday, discuss her first surprise royal engagement with Prince William, follow back up on The Times UK profile that allegedly upset King Charles and Camilla, before moving on to 2 equally insane Meghan, Duchess of Sussex stories, ending with William, Kate, and that chopper video.New e
Working Royals, Working Definitions
Hours worked or impact made? Visibility or substance? This week’s episode is all about how royal labor is defined, sold, and scrutinized…and why the metrics rarely tell the full story.We unpack the news that Prince Harry has almost regained armed protection, revisit the long-running debate over the “hardest working royals” (and what the Court Circular really measures), and break down why claims ab
1.2.26 Friday News Dump!
As a little treat we made the Friday News Dump a little longer this week...also because, there is a lot of news that's newsing!Timestamps:2:32 Andrew related cover pp by the Cabinet Office?7:05 Archewell gets a rebrand amidst staffing changes.21:48 Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway may need a lung transplant.29:50 Sandringham walk about // the Wales children and superfans.36:11 Prince George do
Wildest Royal Stories of 2025
In our final episode of 2025, we revisit some of the wildest stories of 2025. Kate's hair trick that left fans stunned? Princess Anne's emotional-support lipstick for William? Meghan's audacious demand to share a b-day with not one, but TWO important royal events? All of that plus, Mr. Of Fact drops by to give us a "normie" view of the big stories of the year (spoiler: they are extremely niche and
12.19.25 Friday News Dump!
The last News Dump of 2025! We are talking:-Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's Spokesperson's comments to People mag about the GB News "apology" to her mother, Doria-The charges against the Duke of Marlborough-Our thoughts on the Royal Christmas cards this year-The role of photojournalism re: The Vanity Fair close-up photo controversyJoin Amanda in LondonJoin Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets__
Sorry, Not Sorry: Accountability and Royal Reporting
So many royal-adjacent stories, so little real accountability. We’re checking in with one journalist whose apology to Meghan's mum could so easily have been avoided, another who clearly needs a journal for Christmas, an Earl who owes his girlfriend damages after she sued his ex-wife, and some updates from brothers King Charles and Prince Andrew. ______________________________Join Amanda in Lo
12.12.25 Friday News Dump!
It's days like today that the Friday News Dump was created. We cover King Charles III's pre-taped video announcement that aired Friday night on Channel 4 during a "Stand Up to Cancer" fundraiser and give our first impressions.Other topics discussed:-Princess Sophie's Epstein Link (and why she shouldn't be put in the same category as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Fergie)-Did Caroline Graham move in wi
12 Angry RAVEC Members
We’re digging into a packed set of royal stories this week, including several bananas articles that give a masterclass in the royal reframe.Plus: Prince Harry gets a security appeal after all, Thomas Markle’s bizarre public plea to reconnect with Meghan, and a surprising story about the Duchy of Cornwall stepping into a trademark conflict over cultural ownership of...a term for vegetables?________
Friday News Dump! 12.5.25
Amanda asked for a chill episode...so they spoke about a diplomatic state visit and Meredith launched into a diatribe about the coverage of Meghan and her father.But seriously, we get into a festive-ish mood, covering the "With Love, Meghan" holiday special, the German State Visit to the U.K., new (old) tiaras, Kate's fashion, a world salad of a letter to guests of the 'Karoling Koncert', and more
Royal Leases Under the Microscope
The social season is in full swing, so we are showing up to the function with a mix of fashion critique, media analysis, and some eyebrow-raising palace updates.New investigations into royal leases might reveal about transparency inside the Firm. Plus, a recap of “Le Bal,” the debutante event of the year—and our thoughts on the gowns, the vibes, and the very specific aesthetic choicesPlus, another
MAILBAG! Autumn 2025
It's been a year in both royal world and our personal lives, so we're answering your questions! What would the British monarchy need to do for long-term staying power? How do the (formerly) York sisters play into that? How have we, on a personal level, navigated career pivots, motherhood, and the state of our education system today?And perhaps most importantly...What. Does the [royal] nanny. DO?En
Friday News Dump #2 (11/21/25)
It's Friday News Dump time! In this bite-sized episode, we're discussing Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, gracing the cover of Harper's Bazaar and why this might be her best interview yet. Also: the return of the Rrrroyal Appointment (and Catherine, Princess of Wales, to work! Yes you read that correctly). Plus, Prince William and Kate at the Royal Variety Performance, Queen Camilla in "the Princess Eug
Inside the Royal Beat, from Earthshot to “Total Hell”
We’re checking in across the royal landscape, including unpacking comments from a royal in-law about how life inside the Firm is “total hell." Meanwhile, the critics are up to their usual tricks, serving up a round of very silly reporting about Meghan's As Ever brand.We’re also joined by entertainment reporter Luiza Stevanatto to get some insight into following the royal beat at Earthshot! Find Lu
Friday News Dump #1 (11/14/25)
It's our first ever Friday mini-sode, which we're affectionately terming the Friday News Dump! This will be our space to revisit stories with updates, catch up on stories that didn't make the cut (or emerged too late) for the weekly main feed episode, and just check in before the weekend!This week, Epstein's e-mails embroil Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (and more) in renewed hot water, Prince William
The Battle for the Royal Narrative
This week, we're breaking down the BBC’s recent high-level resignations and what they reveal about the broadcaster’s long history of caving to establishment pressure.And elsewhere in royal news: is Prince Andrew’s title shuffle to be completed with a surprising new grammatical addition? Princess Beatrice has a surprisingly expanding public role — is she following her father’s trajectory? And break
Bend it Like...a Royal?
This week has already been a royal whirlwind taking us across continents…and, of course, the headlines.There’s Prince Andrew, whose finances are back in the spotlight amid some very fishy new reports. Then, Prince William heads to Brazil for the Earthshot Prize and COP30…but some are questioning whether his sustainability message lands as allyship or optics.Meanwhile, Prince Harry pops up in Canad
Haunted by Royal Headlines
🎃 Spooky season has come to the House of Windsor! We’re exploring what’s haunting the royals, from King Charles’s Vatican visit (spooking traditionalists everywhere) to Camilla’s gothic chic fashion choices at the Holy See.Then, a chilling Prince Andrew update: titles gone, Royal Lodge in question, followed by a ghostly “Annus Horribilis showdown” as we debate whether 1992 or 2021 was the Windsors
Whatever "Relinquishing" Means
This week, we’re zooming in on the week’s bombshell royal headline: Prince Andrew’s so-called “relinquishment” of his titles. This comes, of course, in the wake of accuser Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, as well as emerging details about Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. We walk through the full timeline of the allegations and fallout going back to 1999, what’s actually changing now (and wha
A Bouquet of Royal Topics + Amanda's Wedding
Our resolve to take the week after Amanda's wedding off lasted about as long as it took Prince William to scooter his way to Eugene Levy on "The Reluctant Traveler".While Amanda was walking down the aisle, Meghan was strutting the streets of Paris to her Paris Fashion Week debut to support her friend and new creative director for Balenciaga, Pierpaolo Piccioli.We'll get into all of that plus:Amand
Mawage. Mawage
This week we are all about love (and necklines---it'll make sense we promise) in this very special episode, featuring the future Mr. Matta himself...Shane. Meredith grills...erm, chats, with Shane and Amanda about their meet-cute, beanies, if Shane's learned anything about the royals, wedding dress predictions, and a very special Cosmo Girl-style quiz you are not going to want to miss (it will be
Scandals and Streaming Content
We’re unpacking some of the stranger (and shadier) royal stories in recent headlines. First up: Sarah Ferguson has been dropped from seven charities after an email sent to Jeffrey Epstein raised eyebrows. Then, a questionable claim that Prince Harry already has his young son’s name down for Eton.We also review Netflix’s new documentary Royal Rebels, which spotlights Princess Märtha Louise of Norwa
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