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HeirHeadsCringe de la Cringe!Finally, it’s here! We’ve spent 40 hours working our way through Tina Brown’s epic new book, The Palace Papers, and breaking down all the best insights, funniest details and shocking revelations for this Book Club episode. Plus, a look back at the national embarrassment that was Prince Edward and Sophie’s tour of Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda.Support us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: linktr.ee/heirheads 2022-05-091h 38

HeirHeadsCleanup on Aisle YorkIt’s a York family special this week: We run through Prince Andrew’s arrival with the Queen at Prince Philip’s memorial service, yet another financial scandal (this time involving Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie) and Fergie’s Instagram posts reminding us of her ex-husband’s glory days as a Falklands War hero. Plus, a Netflix documentary highlights how Prince Charles sought advice from disgraced media personality Jimmy Savile, and we preview the Wessexes’ upcoming Caribbean tour.Support us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: linktr.ee/heirheads 2022-04-1135 min

HeirHeadsBarely Regal: Bridgerton Season 2 and The Gilded Age*WARNING: SPOILERS*Hold onto your bonnets — it’s KANTHONY TIME! Bridgerton is back for season two, and we’re talking sizzling chemistry, the striking lack of sex scenes and what the show has to say about gossip, as well as all the major plot changes from Julia Quinn’s The Viscount Who Loved Me. Plus, we discuss Julian Fellowes’s latest period drama The Gilded Age, from its sensational cast (with one notable exception) to its jaw-dropping costumes to its rare insight into the lives of the 19th century Black elite.Beginning to 48.22: Bridgerton48.22 to end: The Gilded Age...2022-04-021h 32

HeirHeadsThe Cambridges' Caribbean DisastourWas this the worst royal tour ever? We’re discussing the Cambridges’ trip to the Caribbean, and why it offers the clearest evidence yet that this generation of royals aren’t capable of modernising the monarchy or sustaining it in the decades to come. From Prince William’s almost hilariously underwhelming speeches to Kate Middleton’s incongruous throwback wardrobe lacking in local designers — not to mention some of the worst photo opps in PR history — we look back on the ultimate royal disastour.Support us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads 2022-03-281h 14

HeirHeadsSay It With FlowersFrom floral arrangements to impassioned speeches, the royals are showing their colours over the Ukraine crisis. We look back on each household’s response to the invasion, and the firestorm over Prince William’s misreported comments on war in Europe. Plus, Prince Charles agrees to loan Prince Andrew the money to settle his case with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, while Camilla meets Camilla as Emerald Fennell gets an invitation to Clarence House and a shoutout from her real-life counterpart.Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads 2022-03-1430 min

HeirHeadsA Not-So-Lovely JubblyNote: we recorded this episode before the Queen’s Covid diagnosis, so weren’t able to discuss here. Instead, we’re focusing on the rough start to her Platinum Jubbly year, kicking off with Prince Andrew. As he reaches a settlement with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, bringing an end to his civil sex assault case, we run through the big questions. How much is it? Who’s paying? And where is the money coming from? Plus, the Metropolitan Police investigates cash-for-honours claims at Prince Charles’s charity, Prince Harry battles it out with the Home Office in court, and the Queen tries her...2022-02-2156 min

HeirHeadsToy StoryA lot of Andrew updates this week! From the arrangements for his teddy bears to developments in Virginia Giuffre’s civil suit, we run through the latest details about the disgraced duke. Elsewhere, Prince William and Prince Charles dodge uncomfortable questions, and we ask: what happened to Archewell Audio?Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads 2022-01-3125 min

HeirHeadsThrone OutFinally! It’s the word on everyone’s mind as the Queen strips Prince Andrew of his military titles and patronages following his failed bid to get Virginia Giuffre’s case against him dismissed. The palace is drawing a line, but will it be enough to salvage the monarchy’s reputation? We discuss the developments in Andrew’s case, what he is losing (and holding on to), and the similarities to the treatment of Prince Harry. Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads 2022-01-1521 min

HeirHeadsGreat Gowns, Beautiful GownsDid you know it was Kate Middleton’s 40th birthday? The now 40-year-old Kate just celebrated turning 40 on her 40th birthday, and no one will let us forget it — from gushing profiles to glamorous portraits, the milestone is lavishly marked, while Meghan Markle looms large in much of the press coverage. Meanwhile, Meghan receives an apology from the Mail on Sunday (and at least £1 in damages) and we discuss Prince Andrew’s legal strategy as Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s civil suit against him gets underway.Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads 2022-01-1040 min

HeirHeads2021 Wrap-Up: A Birth, A Burial and A Bombshell InterviewBefore we close the door on 2021, we are looking back on the defining events of the year, from the lawsuits to the lobbying to the looks we loved the most. Plus, Kate Middleton hosts a Christmas carol service, the Cambridges and the Cornwalls release their holiday cards, and the Ghislaine Maxwell trial reveals an unflattering photo taken at the Queen’s estate in Balmoral. Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/2021-12-2055 min

HeirHeadsAlways Complain, Never ExplainIt’s another victory for Meghan Markle in her privacy and copyright case against the publishers of the Daily Mail, but we may not have seen the end of this legal battle. When he’s not jetting off to Barbados, Prince Charles finds himself further embroiled in the cash-for-honours scandal, while Prince Harry also gets drawn in over his links to the billionaire donor at the centre of the controversy. Elsewhere, Prince William is furious over the BBC’s documentary The Princes and the Press, and Kate Middleton lets the mask slip when asked about the Sussexes on a school visit…...2021-12-061h 05

HeirHeadsCathartic and Real and Honest and FactualAs the royals descend on Glasgow for the Cop26 summit, we discuss their travel arrangements, thoughts on climate action and new analysis of the family’s energy consumption. Elsewhere, the appeal hearing over Meghan Markle’s privacy lawsuit reveals a fascinating series of text and email exchanges, while the Sussexes challenge misinformation in online panel discussions and make their return to the red carpet. Plus, a follow-up conversation on Spencer (starting at 48:00) breaking down the ending, the response to the film and *that* masturbation line…Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/2021-11-151h 09

HeirHeadsBetter Than A Guinness, Better Than A W*nkMove over, Greta Thunberg: the Queen’s giving world leaders both barrels this week for their inaction on the climate crisis (or so commentators would have you believe). Prince William also has words to say about carbon emissions from flights — just not his own — while the Metropolitan police drop their investigation into Prince Andrew. Plus, we discuss two Diana biopics: Pablo Larrain’s Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart, and Diana the Musical, Netflix’s filmed version of the Broadway show.Spencer: 20.40Diana the Musical: 42.10Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/2021-10-1857 min

HeirHeadsThe Ma’am with the Golden GownFinally, some royal fashion worth talking about! From Kate Middleton’s golden gown to Meghan Markle’s Diana-inspired handbag, we’re getting into the most notable looks and, more importantly, what they’re trying to tell us. Away from the glamour, we talk about the Cambridges’ relatable pub lunch, updates to Prince Andrew’s legal strategy, and the Queen’s plan for the Diamond Jubilee medals. Catch up now wherever you get your podcasts!Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-10-0435 min

HeirHeadsBook Club: Her Heart for a CompassAfter a breezy 10-week holiday, Kate Middleton finally returns to work! While she’s at her solo engagement, Prince Andrew is gearing up for a new legal strategy, Prince Charles becomes further embroiled in the cash-for-honours scandal, and Prince Philip’s will is sealed for 90 years. The Irish President Michael D Higgins is dragged into a feud with the Queen, who is busy running interference by dispatching courtiers to share cuddly stories about her with the press. Plus, we give our (spoiler-filled) reviews of Fergie’s first adult fiction novel Her Heart for a Compass, the Netflix teen drama Young Royals...2021-09-201h 23

HeirHeadsRoyal House HuntersThe royals are back from their August break and so are we, ready to talk about Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s civil suit against Prince Andrew, Camilla Parker Bowles’s non-traditional Victoria sponge recipe and the Queen’s leaked funeral plans. Plus, the Cambridges are feeling overlooked and Prince William thinks that the solution might be to move in with Granny — school run be damned!Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-09-0641 min

HeirHeadsQueen's Consent Isn't SexyHappy Birthday, Meghan! As she turns 40, we discuss the royal family’s curious new social media strategy for birthday wishes, and Meghan’s new initiative to help women re-entering the workforce (with guest appearances by Melissa McCarthy and Guy the beagle). Elsewhere, the Queen uses her favourite arcane procedure to weasel out of Scottish climate laws and Prince Charles becomes a rent-a-royal for Tory dinners. Plus, Fergie defends Jack Brooksbank’s yacht antics and volunteers her opinions on Prince Andrew’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-08-0935 min

HeirHeadsThe Man Who Wouldn't Be DukeWe’ve got a vintage HeirHeads episode for you today, discussing royal rumours about Prince Charles’s feud with Prince Edward over the Duke of Edinburgh title, gossip about Prince William’s “intervention” in racist abuse of footballers, and the gown to end all royal gowns: Princess Diana’s wedding dress! Plus, Kate Middleton closes out Wimbledon in a curious belt, Fergie talks to People about her old friend Diana, and Meghan Markle announces her first project for Netflix.Check out our trip to Kensington Palace on Instagram: instagram.com/heirheadspodShop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us o...2021-07-1936 min

HeirHeadsDiana at 60We’ve got a supersize episode this week for the reunion of Prince William and Prince Harry at the unveiling of the Diana statue. We’re talking about the divisive artwork and the brothers’ show of unity, plus sporty days out for Kate Middleton and Prince George at Wimbledon and Wembley. And finally, the HeirHeads Book Club returns to discuss The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown, including wicked stepmothers, royal warfare and affairs with married men… Support us on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/heirheadsCheck out our merch: heirheads.co.uk 2021-07-051h 30

HeirHeadsRoyally MintedGuess who got a self-isolation notice and had to stay inside all weekend? And what better way to spend it than reading the palace’s annual financial report... including details of the royals’ outrageous travel bill, Prince Charles’s support for the Sussexes, and the households’ staff diversity statistics, published for the first time. Plus, the Cambridges consider moving to the countryside (again) and tensions between Prince William and Prince Harry continue to escalate.Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/2021-06-2836 min

HeirHeadsDamaged Goods and Damage DoneWe’re a couple of weeks out from the highly-anticipated reunion of Prince William and Prince Harry for the unveiling of the statue of Princess Diana at Kensington Palace, and the Cambridge side are firing new shots at the Sussexes in the reissue of Robert Lacey’s book Battle of Brothers. Meanwhile, Kate Middleton has a flashy launch for a new project, Mike Tindall says words about Black Lives Matter and Meghan Markle gives an interview about her children’s book The Bench. Plus, Prince Andrew is back in the headlines as Channel 4 asks whether royal concerns put a stop to the...2021-06-2140 min

HeirHeads... Lilibet?Congratulations to the Sussexes on the birth of Lili Diana! We’re going into the “Lilibet” origin story, and comparing the social media responses from each of the royal households. Elsewhere, we take a long, hard look at Buckingham Palace’s racist hiring policy, and marvel at the proposal to deploy Prince William and Kate Middleton to counter Scottish independence. Plus, who’s more famous: Oprah or Sophie Wessex?Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/2021-06-0829 min

HeirHeadsPanorama DramaThis week we’re heading back to 1995, as we finally get a look at Martin Bashir’s Panorama interview with Princess Diana, and catch up on the aftermath from last week’s official BBC inquiry. Prince William has some strong words for the BBC, and one strong arm for his vaccine selfie. Plus, we discuss the Cambridges’ Scottish tour and all the events they do and don’t want you to know about. Support us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheadsCheck out our new merch on HeirHeads.co.uk 2021-05-3143 min

HeirHeadsThe Royal Truman ShowPrince Harry’s back to podcasting, but not on his own show… As the Archewell Audio hiatus continues, we discuss his interview with Dax Shepard, plus the reactions from the palace and British media. Meanwhile, the Queen’s speech at the opening of parliament raises questions about voter suppression, while Prince William and Kate Middleton lose a longtime staff member — but was Prince Charles pulling the strings all along? And don’t forget to check out our new merch on HeirHeads.co.uk!Support us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-05-1740 min

HeirHeadsThe Princess and the VlogYour country needs YOU… to like and subscribe! Prince William and Kate Middleton are YouTube official, complete with distracting stock music and never-before-seen bloopers. We discuss the Cambridges’ new channel, their Instagram name change and the Hold Still book giveaway, plus Meghan Markle’s upcoming children’s book and the Sussexes’ appearance at Vax Live. But first, we break down the investigation into Prince Michael of Kent, who is accused of selling access to Vladimir Putin as “Her Majesty’s unofficial ambassador to Russia”...Support us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-05-1039 min

HeirHeadsTake Ten: Will and KateAs the Cambridges mark a decade of marriage with glossy new portraits and some middle-class cosplay, we look back on the highs and lows from the past 10 years of Will and Kate, including our royal wedding rewatch, Kate’s Marilyn moments, Will’s dad dancing, the topless photo scandal, the Great Kate Wait, controversial hunting weekends, the triumph of the Australia tour, the flop of the India and Canada tours, and most divisive of all: Kate’s fringe...Support us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-05-031h 15

HeirHeadsHow to Abolish the MonarchyIt’s our 100th episode! To celebrate, we’ve prepared something a little different this week: our guide to abolishing the monarchy. Why could it happen? How long would it take? What would ex-royal life look like for the royals? And what would the country even be called?! We answer all of these and more, plus a quick look at some topical stories, including Prince William and Kate Middleton’s return to work, Prince Louis’s birthday portrait and paparazzi shots of Meghan and Archie. Support us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-04-2645 min

HeirHeadsBarely Regal: It’s A Sin, Promising Young Woman, The Great*cw rape, sexual assault, gender-based violence*Join us for a round-up of what we’ve been watching lately: the Russell T Davies mini-series It’s A Sin, Emerald Fennell’s Oscar-nominated film Promising Young Woman and lavish period drama The Great. SPOILERS:1.10 to 23.40: It’s a Sin 23.40 to 38: Promising Young Woman 38 to end: The Great Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-04-1953 min

HeirHeadsFour Medals and a FuneralWe’re back! And so is Prince Harry, who returns to the UK and meets Prince William for the first time in a year at the funeral of Prince Philip. We put our body language expert hats on to discuss the big reunion, as well as a week’s worth of frenzied build-up and the drama around who’s wearing what and who’s standing where. Plus, Prince Andrew stages another stealth comeback operation and Kate Middleton earns a new title as the “peacemaker” bringing the brothers closer together. Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-04-1935 min

HeirHeadsSilicon WallyOne person who hasn’t been struggling in the American job market? Prince Harry, who has landed a job at a for-profit mental health company in Silicon Valley. We’re talking his new roles, as well as the palace’s hunt for a diversity tsar and Camilla Parker-Bowles repping Brand Wales on a “work trip” to Greece. Elsewhere, the Cambridges have more words to say about mental health, Kate Middleton’s private letter somehow becomes front-page news, and Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis saddle up and allegedly shovel shit. Plus, the Queen refuses to say why police aren’t allowed to s...2021-03-2935 min

HeirHeadsThe Other BrotherBeannachtaí na féile Pádraig oraibh! The Cambridges celebrate St Patrick’s Day and we hold our heads in our hands, while Prince William gets a glowing new profile that gives insights into his family life, his work ethic and his “genuine and huge knowledge”. Meanwhile, the fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah continues, as Gayle King is appointed spokesperson for the Sussexes and Prince Charles starts to worry about appeasing American audiences… Plus, a spectacular photo opp, Kate Middleton’s eye-searing blazer and Meghan Markle responds to a damning report about “predatory practices” in the British tabl...2021-03-2248 min

HeirHeadsVery Much Not the Right ResponseFrom the moment Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry began, we wondered how the royal family would respond to their claims. That response turns out to be… not great! We’re breaking down a week of curious paparazzi shots, lukewarm statements, tone-deaf photo opps, and Prince William’s excruciating reply to an impromptu query. Plus, we discuss the Meghan effect on the British media, Kate Middleton’s surprise appearance at the memorial for Sarah Everard, and how the royals marked Mother’s Day.Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheads 2021-03-151h 01

HeirHeadsThe Haz AgeDing ding! Welcome to the HeirHeads bus service to Bel Air, inspired by Prince Harry’s segment on James Corden’s Late Late Show this week. Along the way, we’ll be making a few other stops to discuss the “Magnificent Seven”, the Queen’s Commonwealth Day scheduling issues, the Sussexes’ Spotify promo, and a recent investigation into Prince Andrew’s role in British arms deals with the Middle East. Jump aboard and take a seat, but be warned: we’re going to get muddy...2021-03-0145 min

HeirHeadsHollywood RoyaltyLooks like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found their freedom — financial freedom, that is. As the Sussexes sign a mega-deal with Netflix, we consider what their “impactful” programming will look like, and discuss Harry’s sweet gesture to honour Princess Diana’s memory on the anniversary of her death. Back in the UK, Prince William and Kate Middleton bring Prince George on a grouse shoot while visiting granny at Balmoral, and the Queen hosts Prince Andrew for “crisis talks” about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or send us an email at heirheadspod@gmail.com.Inst...2020-09-0644 min

HeirHeadsThe Royal Art of Doing NothingOur government is urging us to return to offices, but the rules don’t apply for QEII… As the Queen reveals she will not be returning to Buckingham Palace for the foreseeable future, and Kate Middleton takes a break from her holidays to send an email, we talk about how 2020 has exposed the royal family as the ultimate layabouts. Elsewhere, the tabloids get choked up about Prince William and Prince Harry joining forces for a commemorative statue of their mother Diana, and Meghan Markle gets comfortable in a backyard conversation with Gloria Steinem. Plus, we answer your remaining questions about Find...2020-08-3054 min

HeirHeadsMy Super Sweet 16 BathroomsMeghan Markle is getting political! While we await the Architectural Digest spread of the Sussexes’s outrageous new Montecito home (16 bathrooms???), we’re discussing Prince Harry and Meghan’s busy week, including an impassioned speech about voting, volunteering and a fierce rebuttal of their biographer’s comments as the Finding Freedom debrief continues. Along with Harry’s grievances, we consider Prince Charles’s complaints (in short: “poppycock!”) and whether Meghan had an “unrealistic expectation” of her relationship with Kate Middleton. Plus, Prince Andrew is linked to a second alleged trafficking victim in a new Jeffrey Epstein documentary, and poses problems for a women’s golf c...2020-08-2348 min

HeirHeadsBook Club: Finding Freedom Part IIThe Finding Freedom debrief continues... In the second of our two-part series about the new biography by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, we run through new details about the royal wedding, a dust-up between Prince Harry and the Queen’s dresser Angela Kelly, scrutiny of Meghan’s pregnancy, and the complicated relationships between Prince Charles, William and Harry. Plus, we discuss the insights into Meghan’s wardrobe and give our royal family power rankings. Tune in and let us know your thoughts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or send us an email at heirheadspod@gmail.com.Instagram: instagram.com/heirhe...2020-08-171h 09

HeirHeadsBook Club: Finding Freedom Part IFinding Freedom is finally out! In the first of our two-part series about the new biography by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, we consider how the book aims to portray the “real” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, speculation over whether the couple contributed, and their romcom-ready love story. Plus, we look at how the royal family felt about Meghan, and the breakdown of Meghan’s relationships with the Markles. Tune in and let us know your thoughts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or send us an email at heirheadspod@gmail.com.Instagram: instagram.com/heirheadspodTwitter: twitter.com/heirhe...2020-08-171h 02

HeirHeadsThe Book of RevelationsAs Finding Freedom, the upcoming biography of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is serialised in The Times and The Sunday Times, we detail the crucial takeaways and discuss the palace’s “completely relaxed” response. Is it less of a tell-all than a tell-again? Does Meghan really talk like a movie character IRL? And why are the Cambridges so impressed with themselves for “personally cooking” vegan food for a non-vegan?2020-07-271h 02

HeirHeadsBride and SeekAnd the bride wore… granny’s old dress! In this emergency episode, we react to the shocking news that Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have married in a secret ceremony. We’ve got all the details on the mini big day, from Beatrice’s “something borrowed” to Fergie’s poetic turn to the special glamping pod for the wedding night… Plus, our verdict on the official portraits with the Queen and Prince Philip, and Prince Andrew’s conspicuous absence. Let us know what you thought of the gown, the photos and the Andrew of it all on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or s...2020-07-1944 min

HeirHeadsBook Club: The Heir AffairThe sun is shining, but it’s a staycation summer for Prince Andrew as he cancels his annual trip to Spain, reportedly feeling “nervous” about leaving the UK. Over in LA, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle acknowledge the Commonwealth’s “uncomfortable” past, while Prince William and Harry agree to split the proceeds from their mother’s memorial fund. Elsewhere, Jessica Mulroney gets worked up about being “ditched” by her pal Meghan and Camilla Parker Bowles gets worked up thinking of Prince Charles’s remarkable fitness. Plus, we give our review of The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, with spoilers starti 2020-07-131h 46

HeirHeadsBonus: Who the $*#! is Sophie Wessex?The royal family keeps trying to make Sophie happen, so in this bonus episode, we’ve compiled any and all interesting details we can find about the Countess of Wessex and her husband, Prince Edward. We wind back the clock to Sophie’s early days practising witchcraft at school and taking boyfriends up a secluded dirt track, and Edward’s short-lived military career and various fauxmances. Then, the unromantic story of how they met playing “real tennis”, Edward’s war with the press and the topless photo scandal in the run-up to their wedding, plus the controversy around the “Sophie Tapes” and the...2020-07-071h 11

HeirHeadsArresting Developments for Ghislaine MaxwellCuffing season has come early for Prince Andrew’s buddy and former fling Ghislaine Maxwell — the FBI finally track her down and arrest her on charges of aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes. The Queen is probably not too pleased to hear her favourite son name-checked in the press conference, but she’s got other concerns, such as stopping her home in Balmoral being used as an outdoor toilet by lockdown rangers. Elsewhere, Meghan Markle’s new court filings reveal she felt “unprotected” by the royal family, and Prince Harry speaks out about institutional racism. Plus, with Prince Charles bagging £1m from Cornish...2020-07-0653 min

HeirHeadsWhispers from the Servants' HallWill masks become the new face of the monarchy? Prince William loads up on PPE for a hospital visit, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle even add hair nets during an afternoon with Homeboy Industries. Meanwhile, Kate Middleton gets her gardening fix, Prince Charles speaks out about the Windrush generation, and we hear more details of his “closer-than-ever” bond with Will. Plus, we take a trip below stairs to talk about what it’s like working for the royals.2020-06-291h 03

HeirHeadsGoing ContactlessWorking hard or hardly working? The royals return to face-to-face engagements, with Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Prince William making the first in-person visits to meet frontline staff post-lockdown. Kate Middleton gets to shop at work, and shows off her photography skills with new portraits of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis with Will for Father’s Day, along with a previously unseen photo of Will and Charles. Meanwhile, Prince Harry backs the move to ban Swing Low, Sweet Chariot from rugby games due to its association with slavery, while we get into the monarchy’s association with slavery and...2020-06-2259 min

HeirHeadsPrince CharmlessHappy unbirthday to the Queen! Her special day is marked with a mini-Trooping the Colour and a serenade by alt-right protestors. Prince Andrew has a big week, as his charity is deemed to have broken the law and his public dispute with US prosecutors intensifies, and the royals mark Prince Phillip’s birthday with a suspicious new portrait. Plus, we discuss Meghan Markle’s friend and stylist Jessica Mulroney, who is revealed to have threatened a Black lifestyle blogger.2020-06-1554 min

HeirHeadsRoyal Gossip MysteriesTo quote Meghan Markle, we know you know Black Lives Matter. If you need any more resources on what you can do to help, please check out www.ally.wiki for a list of petitions you can sign, ways to donate and officials to contact to demand justice. You can also donate for free by watching this YouTube video: youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM Here are some of the organisations we mentioned:communitybailfunds.comBlack Trans Protestors Emergency Fund — https://linktr.ee/btfacollectiveUK Black Pride — ukblackpride.org.ukBlack Minds Matter — blackmindsmatteruk.com 2020-06-071h 12

HeirHeadsIn the Heat of the TightsIt’s game over for Prince Andrew — as a working royal, that is. Reports confirm he will never resume official duties as the Queen can’t see a way back from his many scandals. We give our take on the Netflix docuseries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich and Andrew’s long-term friendship with the billionaire paedophile, as well as new reports on his debts and early royal retirement. Later (15:05), we break down the drama around Tatler magazine’s profile of Kate Middleton and the furious reaction within the palace, along with the stunning story of how Kate and Meghan fell out over a pai...2020-06-011h 06

HeirHeadsRoyal Wedding Flashback: Harry and Meghan Get Married!Join us for our royal wedding flashback, as we cast our minds back to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day at Windsor Castle in 2018. We run down our highlights and lowlights from the ceremony, the best-dressed guests and our favourite fairytale moments. Plus, a quick update on the Sussexes’ decor, Kate Middleton’s rainbow wardrobe, and how Prince William and Harry are “reconnecting” in lockdown.2020-05-181h 01

HeirHeadsThe Quack PackHappy Birthday, Archie! Like all good parents, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrate with the teachings of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, and we learn more about their upcoming biography. Prince Andrew is back in the news with a slew of unflattering stories, ranging from an alleged £5m in unpaid bills to an investigation into his charity’s payments to a former private secretary. As the Queen withdraws from public life “indefinitely”, Kate Middleton launches a new photography project and Prince William lets air ambulances land at his other helipad. Plus, Camilla Parker Bowles makes biscuits.2020-05-1149 min

HeirHeadsBook Club: American RoyalsOur QuaranQueen book club pick is Katharine McGee’s American Royals! Our spoiler-filled discussion starts 30 minutes in, but before that, we run though Princess Charlotte’s Web-based birthday celebrations, the Queen’s “favourite servants”, and Camilla Parker Bowles’s ballet lessons. Plus, Prince Harry introduces an episode of Thomas the Tank Engine, Meghan Markle suffers an early setback in her lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday, and the Sussexes are the subject of an upcoming biography.2020-05-041h 21

HeirHeadsHappy ClappersPrince Philip hive, rise: The 98-year-old emerges from retirement to share a message to key workers, in the middle of the drama unfolding around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s letter to the tabloids. As the Sussexes’ legal battle against the publisher of the Daily Mail kicks off with a virtual hearing, we break down the four big questions in the case, and hear about their Zoom call to the Queen on her 94th birthday. She celebrates with a chocolate sponge and 100 budgies, while Kate Middleton gets crafty for Prince Louis’s second birthday, and the Cambridges lead the clap for NH...2020-04-2746 min

HeirHeadsBonus: Tabloid TalkIt’s hard to know what constitutes an emergency these days, but Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s letter to the Daily Mail, the Sun, the Mirror and the Express definitely calls for a bonus episode. The Sussexes draw a line with their “zero engagement” policy with the tabloids, and draw criticism for the timing and tone of their announcement. Plus, new details emerge about Meghan’s case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, including Harry’s penchant for text speak… Hope u enjoy!2020-04-2128 min

HeirHeadsZoom With A ViewGuess our royal wedding invite wasn’t just lost in the mail — Princess Beatrice hasn’t even sent them out yet, and is instead postponing her big day to 2021 to lift the nation’s spirits! Meanwhile, Princess Anne lands a new magazine cover with an old glam shot, and shares her advice for younger royals. Prince William and Kate Middleton ring up the BBC for a Zoom interview, Prince Harry reveals his unimpressive Zoom style, and Meghan Markle joins the Zoommunity with a call to the Hubb Community Kitchen. Plus, the Sussexes deliver charity meals in LA and Camilla Parker Bowles p...2020-04-2055 min

HeirHeadsThe Queen's SpeechGet ready for… Archewell! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have (reluctantly) revealed the name of their non-profit, but not how to pronounce it. Their former social media lead, meanwhile, has a new gig working for Prince William and Kate Middleton, and is already showing results with a very cute Zoom call on Instagram. Prince Andrew also turns to Instagram for some low-key reputation management, with photos of him delivering cupcakes to hospice workers, while Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles share great new pics at home in Birkhall for their 15th wedding anniversary. Plus, we discuss differing responses to the Qu...2020-04-121h 09

HeirHeadsSussexRoyal Has Left the ChatPrince Charles has recovered from coronavirus! The future king is out of self-isolation and straight on to Zoom to virtually open a hospital and record a message of support for Age UK. We’re scoping out his private study, as the Queen makes a speech urging “self-discipline and resolve”. Plus, Prince William fancies a return to his former job as air ambulance pilot and Kate Middleton takes the lead on home-schooling the kids. With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down as senior working royals, we bid adieu to their Instagram and look back on our highlights from Meghan’s royal ca 2020-04-061h 09

HeirHeadsThe Royal RonaPrince Charles has coronavirus! While we’re processing our shock at the news, Charles is feeding the squirrels and Camilla Parker Bowles is getting acquainted with Houseparty in self-isolation. The Queen shows us her #WFHfit, Prince William catches up on some TV, and Kate Middleton breaks out someone’s old iPhone 3 to film Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis clapping for NHS carers. Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make the move to Los Angeles and we consider the curious timing of their announcement.2020-03-3053 min

HeirHeadsBonus: Bride to Bea?When Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement, they wrote that they “can’t wait to actually be married” — looks like they might have to wait a little longer… From their long friendship to early romance to a sunset proposal, we chart the relationship and break down the various obstacles in the royal wedding plans: Prince Andrew’s disastrous Newsnight interview, an alleged feud with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and now the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, we’re dreaming up bridal dresses for royal risk-taker Beatrice on Pinterest, let us know what you’d love to see her in on the big da 2020-03-2528 min

HeirHeadsQuaranQueenKeep calm and carry on? Not so fast — the Queen is leaving London for Windsor amid coronavirus fears, while Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles head into self-isolation in Gloucestershire. Which makes Prince William the de-facto face of the crisis for the royal family, a role he embraces with an energetic handwashing demonstration and an earnest Instagram video. The Cambridges play catch up with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s social media response, and we get a glimpse into the Sussexes’ Canadian home. Plus, Kate Middleton wears a pink suit and Prince George reveals his artistic abilities on Mother’s Day.2020-03-2338 min

HeirHeadsThe Gloves Are OffAnd that’s a wrap — as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle complete their final engagements as working royals, we analyse the big family reunion at the Commonwealth Day service. Prince Charles ditches the handshakes for a namaste, but the Queen is determined to keep calm and carry on, a risky approach in a pandemic. A prank call puts a dampener on the Sussex swansong, and we get our first glimpse of their “revised media policy” at Meghan’s last solo appearance in the palace. Elsewhere, Prince Andrew starts to creep back into royal life, arming himself with a big-time lawyer and reputa...2020-03-1652 min

HeirHeadsSet Fire to the ReignHolidays, be damned — Kate Middleton is playing camogie! The Cambridges make their first ever visit to Ireland, hitting the tourist hotspots with pints of Guinness and heading off the beaten path on a trip to Londis. Kate goes for a tricolour tourdrobe, while William proves himself a clown prince with impressive juggling skills and an ill-timed coronavirus joke. Across the pond, the Sussexes are back — with a bang. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle deliver major star power and an instantly iconic moment in the rain, yet a solo engagement for Meghan prompts Camilla, Warrior Princess (Consort), to declare war. And why...2020-03-091h 03

HeirHeadsFormerly Known As PrinceHe’s baaaack… Prince Harry returns to the UK as a one-name diva for his farewell tour, while Meghan Markle’s arrival is heralded by some sensational headlines, forecasting her appearance in everything from Met Galas to Marvel movies. Kate Middleton takes a swing during a sporty day out, and Plasterwatch continues as she sports yet another mysterious bandaid. Prince William, meanwhile, is said to be worried about being overshadowed by his brother’s visit, and we’re obsessed with Caity Weaver’s fascinating New York Times investigation into the follower numbers of the @SussexRoyal and @KensingtonRoyal Instagram accounts.2020-03-0239 min

HeirHeadsSuss Ex-RoyalThe wheels on the bus go round and round… thanks to lawyer Gloria Allred’s god-tier stunt marking Prince Andrew’s 60th this week. His big boy birthday party proved an unpopular invite, while the papers raised new questions about his Pizza Express alibi and Princess Beatrice’s upcoming wedding. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set the record straight with new “transition details”, announcing they’ll stop using “Sussex Royal” and showing their frustration at the way the decision was reached. Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate Middleton take Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis lambing for mid-term break, and we learn of Louis’2020-02-2442 min

HeirHeadsFab Four ReloadedAfter a couple of false starts, the palace finally casts its new Fab Four: Prince Charles, Camilla Parker-Bowles, Prince William and Kate Middleton step out for their first joint engagement in nine years, and make headlines with a carefully crafted display of affection. Kate hits the airwaves to promote her Five Big Questions survey, appearing on a parenting podcast to talk pregnancy, “mum guilt” and her post-birth Lindo Wing photocall. Meghan Markle releases a behind-the-scenes video to celebrate the success of her British Vogue issue, while Prince Harry continues to schmooze with bankers. The Sussexes drop in to Stanford University for...2020-02-1741 min

HeirHeadsMoney TalksPrince Harry and Meghan Markle resurface — in Miami, at a private JP Morgan event. As their first appearance since leaving the royal family draws controversy, we discuss whether it could tarnish Brand Sussex. Back in the UK, Prince William’s Baftas speech doesn’t send the “shockwaves” he was expecting, while the presenters’ jokes about the royal family reportedly don’t go over very well. Prince Charles misses the diversity memo, appointing Katy Perry as ambassador to the British Asian Trust, while the far too honourable Prince Andrew turns down a military promotion to “protect” the Queen. And although his big boy birthday c...2020-02-1043 min

HeirHeadsAndrew Zeroes OutPrince Andrew is back on the front pages this week, after US prosecutors claimed he had provided “zero cooperation” to the FBI’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The Queen is feeling “embarrassed”, Princess Beatrice’s wedding plans are thrown into disarray, and Princess Eugenie is minding her own business… It’s up to Kate Middleton to deflect attention from the mess, by plugging her Five Big Questions survey, taking on a new photography project and serving children’s breakfasts. But why did she do it in Dolce & Gabbana? Plus, we discuss the surprise announcement that The Crown will end a season early.2020-02-0354 min

HeirHeadsKate's Question TimeIt’s business as usual for the royals this week, or so they’d like us to believe… We’re discussing the launch of Kate Middleton’s first solo project in the Early Years initiative, and we’ve got some questions about her Five Big Questions. We’re also covering the reported end of Princes William and Harry’s feud, Camilla Parker Bowles’s terse response to being asked about the Sussexes, and Prince Charles’s appearance at Davos with Greta Thunberg. Elsewhere, Meghan Markle gets papped in Vancouver and Sophie Wessex is singled out for a bigger role in the Sussexes’ absenc...2020-01-2751 min

HeirHeadsIndependence DayIt’s a deal! We’re back with a bumper episode covering everything we know so far about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s split from the royal family. Did the Sussexes ultimately get what they wanted? Is the offer to repay the Frogmore Cottage renovation costs a boss move, or a punishment from the Queen? And is granny leaving the door open for a possible return in the future? Plus, Harry heads to the pub while Meghan hits the ground running in Canada. Elsewhere, we’re investigating the return of Kate Middleton’s mystery plaster, Prince William’s joint statement wi...2020-01-201h 10

HeirHeadsBonus: Meghan's Mic DropBREAKING: SUSSEXES OUT! In this emergency episode, we’re breaking down Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s shocking statement that they will be stepping back as “senior” members of the royal family and becoming “financially independent”, as well as the palace’s terse response and all of the most intriguing details from the newly-launched SussexRoyal.com.2020-01-0929 min

HeirHeadsAs Sure As UGGs Is UGGsHappy New Year! 2020 is already off to a busy start, with a suite of announcements from Prince William and Kate Middleton, following a blockbuster festive period filled with Christmas cards, Christmas services and Christmas pudding. We’re talking through Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s Sandringham church walk and Prince Andrew’s notable absence, as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Canadian Christmas with global fashion influencer Archie, royal ambassador for UGG boots. Plus, the Middletons get papped on the beach, the Queen summons her heirs for a very unsubtle baking photo opp and Janina Gavankar defends her photogra...2020-01-0635 min

HeirHeadsRoyal Family FortunesIn our New Year special, we’re joined by guest Shy Charles to discuss some astrological predictions on what’s in store for the royals in 2020, from marriage troubles to family strife to legal drama.2019-12-2943 min

HeirHeadsA Cambridge Christmas SpecialChristmas is here, and the royals are celebrating early with Mary Berry. Prince William and Kate Middleton invite the TV chef to join them on a number of engagements with The Passage, Action on Addiction and the Back to Nature festival, where we learn Prince Louis is mad for beetroot, Prince George is a keen drawer, and Will makes a mean bolognese for breakfast. And was Kate really shrugging off his PDA? We’ve also got reviews of a couple of festive royal romances, Netflix film A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby and Jasmine Guillory’s Royal Holiday (skip to 27.02 to a...2019-12-2244 min

HeirHeadsSarah SenselessThe Prince Andrew saga rolls on as new allegations emerge against him, as well as more ridiculous contributions from his own friends, including a mind-blowing defence by Sarah Ferguson during a promotional interview for her new lifestyle line, Sarah Senses. Meanwhile, Camilla Parker Bowles attends yet another ship-related event and introduces some children to her special friends as they decorate the Clarence House Christmas tree, Meghan Markle keeps busy with some work meetings during her break in the US, and Future Queen Kate Middleton serves up her most regal look to date...2019-12-1640 min

HeirHeadsRoyal Rumble: Charles vs AndrewThe Christmas countdown is on and Prince George and Princess Charlotte have sent their lists to Santa (and the tabloids). We’re assessing their demands and Kate Middleton’s extremely on-theme outfit for a visit to an Elf Workshop as the new patron of Family Action. And what was she “caught” doing with Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau? The Trumps show up late for Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, while Princess Anne has a viral moment gossiping with world leaders on a hot mic. Prince Andrew’s Epstein saga rolls on, as he gets a dressing-down from Prince Charles and Prince...2019-12-0931 min

HeirHeadsBonus: Virginia Roberts Giuffre Calls BSFollowing Prince Andrew’s car-crash Newsnight interview, the BBC aired a new documentary on the Epstein scandal featuring Andrew’s accuser, Virginia Roberts Giuffre. We’re running through all the crucial moments, from Virginia’s account of her sweaty night with the prince to new details about that infamous 2011 photo to Andrew’s bombshell 5.50am email to Ghislaine Maxwell about Virginia.2019-12-0429 min

HeirHeadsDuke of HazardWe’re back from our break and ready to address the most pressing issue of the week: Prince Louis’s Monkey Music sessions with Kate Middleton. As the Cambridges go ape, the senior royals are going apeshit over the fallout from Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The Queen is backtracking, Prince Philip is raging, Prince Charles is standing firm, and Prince William is eager to take some of the credit, while we also get a curious update on Meghan Markle’s views on the Andrew drama. Plus, Andrew’s finances come under intense scrutiny, as Princess B...2019-12-0238 min

HeirHeadsPrince Andrew Breaks A SweatIn this EMERGENCY episode, we break down Prince Andrew’s wild interview about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein on Newsnight, from that Pizza Express in Woking to the mysterious medical condition that stops him from… sweating. Plus, our brush with Prince Harry at the Onside Awards, his final engagement before a six-week break.2019-11-1828 min

HeirHeadsRoyal Recap:The Crown Season 3, Episodes 9-10*SPOILERS*The Crown is back! Join us for our recaps of the third season of Netflix’s royal drama…As the season comes to a close, our final instalment focuses on episodes nine and ten. Personal and political tensions flare as the family colludes to split up Prince Charles and Camilla, while the country is on the brink of collapse. Princess Margaret’s marriage reaches breaking point, and Wallis Simpson issues a dire warning...2019-11-1753 min

HeirHeadsRoyal Recap: The Crown Season 3, Episodes 7-8*SPOILERS*The Crown is back! Join us for our recaps of the third season of Netflix’s royal drama…In our third instalment, we’re discussing episodes seven and eight. Prince Philip moons after the world’s most famous astronauts and confronts his own insecurities, while Camilla Shand makes a show-stopping appearance and sets Charles’s (and our) world alight...2019-11-1732 min

HeirHeadsRoyal Recap: The Crown Season 3, Episodes 4-6*SPOILERS*The Crown is back! Join us for our recaps of the third season of Netflix’s royal drama…In our second instalment, we’re covering episodes four, five and six. A royal documentary raises questions about The Crown’s approach to facts vs fiction, the Queen’s visit to a stud farm stokes rumours of an illicit fling, and Prince Charles gets the spotlight (and wins over staunch republicans) as the action moves to Wales.2019-11-1756 min

HeirHeadsRoyal Recap: The Crown Season 3, Episodes 1-3*SPOILERS*The Crown is back! Join us for our recaps of the third season of Netflix’s royal drama…It’s 1964, and just a few months have passed since the season two finale, but we’ve got a brand new cast. We’re discussing the first three episodes, including sibling rivalries, political upheaval and the Queen’s emotional detachment in the face of tragedy.2019-11-1734 min

HeirHeadsRoyals Reunited?It was billed as the big reunion for Prince William and Prince Harry following months of rumoured conflict… but we aren’t seeing any show of unity. The royal family come together for Remembrance Day tributes, yet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are pushed to the back, behind the beleaguered Prince Andrew. Andrew loses his “master of the dark arts” spin doctor, just as an ABC News anchor claims the network buried its story about Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein in 2015. Camilla Parker Bowles misses out on some events this week due to a chest infection, but she finds solace in...2019-11-1134 min

HeirHeadsWardrobe MistressThis week sees the release of a new book by Angela Kelly, the Queen’s dresser and stylist of 25 years. We’re running through our favourite moments, from her run-ins with courtiers to her pranks on the Queen, plus the major fashion moments and score-settling on behalf of her boss. Elsewhere, Meghan Markle is busy with a surprise engagement at the new Luminary Bakery site, speaking about healing and vulnerability, and trying her hand at cake decoration. She also gets the backing of 72 female MPs, who share an open letter criticising the “outdated, colonial undertones” in press coverage of Meghan. But can...2019-11-0437 min

HeirHeadsRoyal Docu DramaWe’re sure the royals have been glued to the telly this week, with three revealing documentaries and a torrent of press attention. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle open up about mental health and media attacks, and the rest of the family fires back. While Prince William “worries” about his brother, Kate Middleton takes matters into her own hands at the Sainsburys self-service checkout. Prince Andrew flies under the radar after an unflattering programme covers his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, and Prince Charles rages that everyone’s forgotten about him, as Camilla Parker Bowles escapes to a cheese farm.2019-10-2841 min

HeirHeadsThe Cambridges Take Pakistan By StormHowzat for a royal tour? Prince William and Kate Middleton fly high during their triumphant visit to Pakistan, where they play cricket, talk geography and reveal Prince George’s reptilian preferences. Back home, the Queen makes sure Boris Johnson’s homework is in on time ahead of her big speech at the State Opening of Parliament, and then quickly heads off on a rare girls trip with Camilla Parker Bowles to recover. After a morning at church with her mother-in-law, Camilla achieves her ultimate book club goals by meeting BOTH winners of this year’s Booker Prize. We also get an upd...2019-10-2141 min

HeirHeadsGoing, Going, GongThe royals are busy promoting mental health this week, so we’ve been balancing our chakras with a Meghan Markle-approved gong bath in Notting Hill, while Meghan has been practicing vocal warm-ups for a series of voiceovers. The ‘Fab Four’ reunite for a major new mental health campaign, Prince Harry teams up with Ed Sheeran for a comedy sketch and Prince William enjoys some cyder with football fans in the pub. Kate Middleton offers the Windsors a lesson in sibling support by attending therapy sessions with her brother James, who continues to speak candidly about depression as well as his newly...2019-10-1436 min

HeirHeadsLetter of the LawThings are hotting up at the palace this week, in more ways than one… We’re kicking off with Prince Harry’s bombshell statement about the “relentless” media attacks on Meghan Markle, as well as Meghan pulling a Rachel Zane on the Mail on Sunday and Harry’s further legal action over phone hacking claims. Elsewhere, Prince Andrew came under fire for evading press during his Australia visit (and being greeted by a single fan) and trying to explain away his final fling with Jeffrey Epstein at his home in 2010. Prince William isn’t so good with heat, if Kate Middleton’s cu...2019-10-0740 min

HeirHeadsA Sussex Tour de ForceIt’s a resounding Sussex success! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s tour of South Africa got off to a flying start last week with dancing, hugs and a sensational speech. With their low-key, first-name-terms approach, the Sussexes are working to change the image around Africa and the monarchy, aided by “old soul” Master Archie and his show-stopping dungarees. Back in the UK, Kate Middleton named the RRS David Attenborough (née Boaty McBoatface) and Prince William even made a “joke”. To her father’s delight — and no one’s surprise — Princess Beatrice announced her engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, but Prince Andrew’s n...2019-09-3039 min

HeirHeadsAt Her Majesty's DispleasureThe glamour continues this week with Prince Charles’s first foray into sustainable clothing: a London Fashion Week collection by punk designers Vin + Omi, made out of nettles from the prince’s Highgrove estate. His history of environmental activism doesn’t seem quite so outrageous for a royal after David Cameron’s revelations about the Queen’s influential role in 2014’s Scottish Independence referendum — which have prompted “an amount of displeasure” in the palace — and further details about Prince Andrew’s relationships with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Roberts. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, meanwhile, escape the spotlight at home with a Roman holiday to the...2019-09-2332 min

HeirHeadsWhere The Smart IsWe’ve been trawling the high street this week as we smart up on Meghan Markle’s capsule collection for Smart Works, which officially launched with a “VERY Instagram-friendly” rooftop party and a terrifically Tiggish black and white campaign. We’ve got all the details on Meghan Markle, fashion mogul, from the cold calls to the WhatsApp group to the dreaded lilac blazers. Prince Harry has been making some calls of his own, going up against Cheryl Cole to close a major trade deal on BGC Charity Day — and closing his own car door… We receive an update on Master Archie from El...2019-09-1638 min

HeirHeadsAfter School SpecialBack to school we go! Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte go straight to the top of the class with their trend-setting first-day style, while Prince Andrew faces a steep learning curve as he finds himself disinvited from engagements for Northern Ireland. Elsewhere, Prince Harry hasn’t done his homework on his first project for the Sussex Royal Foundation, and Meghan Markle takes a couple of days off for a weekend of tennis, yoga and whispering with Anna Wintour in New York. Class is in session for Prince William as he discovers racism on a visit to a football club, but Ca...2019-09-0936 min

HeirHeadsPointing the Fat FingerThe monarchy is in crisis! While Prince Andrew’s new PR guru advises a more aggressive strategy, attempting to cast doubt on his accuser by drawing attention to his “chubby fingers”, the Queen is drawn into Brexit chaos. There’s little time for political chat, however, when Prince William deals another blow in his feud with Prince Harry, with the battle of the relatable pub lunches. Elsewhere, Meghan Markle’s father Thomas resurfaces to remind us why the pair are estranged, and Vogue Paris taps Hailey Bieber for its Princess Diana-themed editorial photoshoot, released just in time for the 22nd anniversar...2019-09-0236 min

HeirHeadsHeirplane ModeThe brotherly feud between Prince William and Prince Harry reaches new heights as the Cambridges make sure to get papped on a commercial flight to Balmoral, amidst the Sussexes’ private jet ‘controversy’. But the royal travel scandal takes off again when we learn the budget airline flies two empty planes to pick up William, Kate Middleton and the kids. Prince George finds himself the subject of debate as a US TV host mocks his ballet lessons, while the Queen gets into a tailspin over the US Presidential helicopter’s scorch marks on her palace lawn. Elsewhere, Meghan Markle attempts to distract...2019-08-2645 min

HeirHeadsMother Knows Best ft. the TigysIt looks like the sh*t is about to hit the fan for Prince Andrew — but the Queen is standing by him, and Fergie is on hand to whisk him away for a ‘romantic holiday’. Are we about to see a (re)marriage of convenience to distract from a very inconvenient sex trafficking scandal? Elsewhere, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have flown into controversy when taking Archie on his first holiday. Madame Tussauds tried it with a publicity stunt to split up the Sussexes’ waxworks, while we try out the bakery Meghan highlighted in her guest-edited issue of Vogue, and consider...2019-08-1934 min

HeirHeadsBattle RoyalWe’re starting off with something a little more serious this week: news broke of Jeffrey Epstein’s death as Prince Andrew and Fergie joined the Queen and Prince Philip in Balmoral. Oh, to be a bat on the wall at that dinner table… We’re also talking about Prince Harry’s latest crime — pedicures — while Meghan Markle gears up to go all trout on her summer holiday in Scotland. Elsewhere, Kate Middleton and Prince William battle it out in a yacht race, cheered on by Prince George, the pirate king, and Princess Charlotte, who has a new signature move. Finally, we’ve...2019-08-1239 min

HeirHeadsThe September IssueWe thought this would be a quiet week, but boy, were we wrong! Meghan Markle gave us all an early birthday present in the form of her guest-edited September issue of British Vogue, full of wellness tips, food analogies and a favourite poem. While we looked to the stars for a read on Meghan’s future, everyone from Prince William and Kate Middleton to Prince Andrew took to Instagram on Sunday with an outpouring of (main feed!) birthday wishes for Meghan, and none more charmingly than Prince Harry. The Queen probably didn’t press post herself, though, as she was keep...2019-08-0540 min

HeirHeadsNever A Rose Without A PrickIt’s not all roses for the Cambridges — as the Marchioness of Cholmondeley is named one of the most “socially powerful” people in the UK, we go on the ground at her Norfolk home, Houghton Hall, to find out how deep the Cholmondeleys’ royal connection goes. Prince William and Kate Middleton continue to dispel the affair rumours on an idyllic family holiday, and make a bizarre statement about Kate’s alleged ‘baby Botox’. We’ve got new birthday portraits of Prince George, who has been working his magic with a society of wizards, while Prince Harry demonstrates a chimp greeting and charms the chi...2019-07-2932 min

HeirHeadsNotes on a Royal ScandalHoly ramparts, Batmaj! The Queen has a bat problem at her holiday home in Balmoral, but she’s enjoying staff putting on a show of chasing them out. Kate Middleton and Prince William, meanwhile, are planning a magic show and a bouncy castle for Prince George’s sixth birthday, while Camilla Parker Bowles celebrates her 72nd birthday with donkeys, pasties and a show-stopper of a cake inspired by the UK’s national parks. Elsewhere, Meghan Markle is keeping busy on maternity leave, playing lawn bowling and chatting to Pharrell about life in the public eye. We’re also discussing Prince Andrew’s...2019-07-2231 min

HeirHeadsDouble DuchessIt was love all at Wimbledon this weekend as Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle put an end to rumours of a royal rift, while the Coordinated Cambridges stepped out for the finals and received a cult classic gift to kickstart Prince Louis’ career as a hypebeast. Prince George, meanwhile, stole the show at the crockery smash stall at a village fete with Princess Charlotte, and Camilla brought her A game to an explosive table tennis match at the RAF’s barracks. We’re also breaking down all the drama on and off the pitch at Prince William and Prince Harry’s polo d...2019-07-1531 min

HeirHeadsTrailerWelcome to HeirHeads, a new podcast about the British royal family.2019-05-2100 min