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Crown and Controversy
by Caloroga Shark Media / Crown and Controversy
From the creators of Palace Intrigue, a new chapter in royal history begins. Crown and Controversy. William and Kate’s engagement and wedding capture the world’s attention. But as Kate enters the royal family, the pressures of royal life begin to settle in. The birth of Prince George brings new responsibilities, while Harry’s military career and personal struggles unfold. As William and Kate’s family grows, tensions rise when Harry meets Meghan. Their whirlwind romance stirs royal dynamics, setting the stage for changes within the family. A royal wedding, a new baby, and mounting tensions follow as Meghan struggles to adapt to her new life. Harry and Meghan’s journey apart from the family sparks a divide that will forever alter the monarchy. The announcement of Megxit shakes the r
Episodes
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33. A Secret Romance
Stolen weekends, transatlantic flights and a trip to Botswana under the African stars. Harry and Meghan's relationship deepens far from the cameras, and for a few precious months, the world has no idea. But keeping a royal romance hidden is almost impossible. As the couple grow closer, the…
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32. Harry Meets Meghan.
In the summer of 2016, a mutual friend arranges a blind date in London. Harry, the royal family's most eligible bachelor, meets American actress Meghan Markle, star of the television drama Suits. By their own later accounts, the connection is immediate. So is the need for secrecy. For a prince...
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31. The Fab Four Vision
It is 2016, and the younger royals have a plan. William, Kate and Harry want to work side by side, using their shared platform to change the conversation on mental health and other causes close to their hearts. The optimism at Kensington Palace is real, and so is the bond between the brothers.…
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30. The Crossroads
The Queen turns 90, surveying her fractured family and wondering if her life's work will survive. Philip declines. Charles waits. William resists. Harry finds confidence at the Invictus Games and agrees to a blind date. In July 2016, he meets Meghan Markle. Everything is about to change. You may...
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29. Two Brothers
Christmas through the years reveals how William and Harry's bond fractured. From grief-stricken boys in 1997 clinging to each other, to 2015 when they can barely speak. The tragedy that united them ultimately pushed them apart. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue…
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28. Charles and Camilla
By 2016, Camilla is more accepted, but Diana's ghost haunts everything. Flashbacks reveal the brutal rehabilitation from "Rottweiler" to Duchess. Charles has spent decades defending his love, but at what cost to his relationships with his sons? You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts.…
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27. The Queen's Legacy
Elizabeth becomes the longest-reigning British monarch in September 2015, but privately fears her grandsons are tearing the family apart. At 89, she surveys the wreckage: Charles frustrated at 66, William reluctant, Harry struggling, Andrew's associations troubling. You may also enjoy these other...
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26. Heads Together
William, Kate, and Harry launch their mental health campaign, asking the nation to open up about struggles while their own family falls apart in silence. Harry's April 2017 Telegraph interview shocks the palace with unprecedented honesty about his breakdown and therapy. You may also enjoy these...
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25. The Cambridge Family
Behind the perfect family photos, the House of Windsor fractures. Harry finds purpose in the Invictus Games while watching William's domestic bliss from the outside. Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein begin to draw quiet palace concern. You may also enjoy these other Royal…
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24. Fifth In Line
The birth of Princess Charlotte on May 2, 2015 - the first royal daughter protected by new succession laws. Kate faces the cameras just hours after giving birth, and Charlotte's arrival pushes Harry to fifth in line to the throne. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue -...
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23. The Reluctant Prince
William continues his air ambulance work instead of committing to full-time royal duties. Charles and palace officials pressure him to step up, but William clings to the meaningful work and normal life he's built in Norfolk. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue - daily...
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22. The Spare's Shadow
Tabloid photos of Harry looking worse for wear at a London party reignite concerns about the party prince. William and Harry's relationship reaches a breaking point as tensions over Harry's behavior threaten the Cambridges' carefully managed image. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts....
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21. The Lost Prince
Harry leaves the military and his life collapses. His relationship with Cressida Bonas implodes under media pressure. Alone and seemingly directionless, he experiences what he would later describe as being very close to a complete breakdown. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace...
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20. Harry's Wild Days
Prince Harry's Las Vegas scandal creates an international crisis when photographs from a private party become front page news, forcing him to confront the impossible balance between personal freedom and royal responsibility. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue - daily...
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19. William's Career Decisions
Prince William faces a crossroads between his fulfilling search and rescue career and mounting pressure to take on full time royal duties, ultimately finding a compromise as an air ambulance pilot. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue - daily updates on the current…
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18. Heir To The Throne
Prince George's christening at Windsor Castle welcomes the future king into the Church of England while demonstrating his parents' commitment to balancing royal tradition with modern family values. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue - daily updates on the current…
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17. Prince George Arrives
The birth of Prince George Alexander Louis on July twenty second, two thousand and thirteen creates worldwide celebration, but his first public appearance on the hospital steps marks the beginning of a lifetime under unprecedented scrutiny. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace...
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16. Royal Baby Watch
The world holds its breath as Catherine goes into labor at Saint Mary's Hospital, transforming the medical facility into the epicenter of international attention while the future heir prepares to make his entrance. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue - daily updates on...
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15. The Media Frenzy
Catherine's pregnancy transforms into a global media circus as photographers camp outside her every destination, turning what should be an intimate time into the most scrutinized pregnancy in royal history. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue - daily updates on the...
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14. Pregnancy Announcement
Pregnancy Announcement William and Catherine's joyous news of their first pregnancy is overshadowed by Catherine's severe morning sickness, forcing an early announcement and creating a medical crisis that becomes a matter of constitutional importance. You may also enjoy these other Royal…
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13. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates sixty years on the throne with spectacular pageantry on the Thames, but the historic celebration also raises questions about succession, family unity, and the monarchy's future relevance. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue - daily updates…
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12. Harry's Journey
Prince Harry returns to Afghanistan for his second deployment, serving as an Apache helicopter pilot in active combat while grappling with the unique challenges of being a royal soldier in one of the world's most dangerous war zones. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue…
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11. Royal Traditions
Catherine faces her first Christmas at Sandringham as a member of the royal family, navigating centuries-old protocols while finding her place within the House of Windsor's complex hierarchy and traditions. You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts. Palace Intrigue - daily updates on the...
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10. New Responsibilities
William and Kate embark on their first major royal tour to Canada and California, where Kate faces intense global scrutiny as she debuts on the international stage. The new Duchess's natural warmth and impeccable fashion choices win over crowds from Ottawa to Los Angeles, while palace officials...
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9. The Honeymoon
William and Kate escape to the secluded paradise of North Island in the Seychelles, where unprecedented security measures ensure complete privacy from the world's paparazzi. The palace maintains strict secrecy about their honeymoon location while the couple enjoys rare moments of normalcy away…
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8. The Royal Wedding
Westminster Abbey becomes the stage for the wedding of the century as Kate's breathtaking Alexander McQueen dress is revealed to a waiting world. William and Harry make their emotional journey from Clarence House while two billion viewers watch the couple exchange vows before assembled royalty…
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7. The Eve Before
The night before the royal wedding brings nervous anticipation as London transforms into a festival of patriotism. Kate spends her final evening as a commoner with her family at the exclusive Goring Hotel, while William shares a quiet dinner with Charles and Harry at Clarence House. Westminster...
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6. The Middletons
Kate's middle-class family finds themselves thrust into an unprecedented position as the future in-laws of a king. Carole and Michael Middleton navigate the complex waters of royal connections while facing scrutiny from traditional aristocrats. The Queen makes welcoming gestures that surprise...
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5. The Bachelor Party
Harry plans an unforgettable yet tasteful bachelor celebration for his royal brother, balancing tradition with William's desire for genuine connection with close friends. The prince organizes a weekend that combines outdoor activities with emotional moments as the brothers revisit childhood...
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4. Royal Protocols
Kate faces the daunting challenge of mastering centuries of royal traditions and complex etiquette. The Queen arranges private lessons for the future princess, personally guiding her through the intricacies of court life. Palace aides create an intensive crash course covering everything from the...
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3. Wedding Preparations
With less than six months to plan the wedding of the century, Kate works closely with designer Sarah Burton on a dress that must balance tradition with modernity. Meanwhile, William and Harry's brotherly bond deepens as they navigate the emotional preparations, sharing memories of their mother…
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2. The Ring
It was the sapphire seen around the world. But when Prince William gave Kate Middleton his mother’s engagement ring, it wasn’t just a romantic gesture—it was a message. In this episode, we explore the complicated legacy of Diana’s iconic Ceylon sapphire, from its selection out of a Garrard…
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1. The Engagement
In November 2010, Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton—and the monarchy’s future shifted forever. But this royal fairytale had its shadows: a university romance tested by separation, the media’s “Waity Katie” taunts, and the ever-present ghost of Princess Diana. In our premiere episode, we...
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Introducing: Crown And Controversy
From the creators of Palace Intrigue, a new chapter in royal history begins. Crown and Controversy. William and Kate’s engagement and wedding capture the world’s attention. But as Kate enters the royal family, the pressures of royal life begin to settle in. The birth of Prince George brings new...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From the creators of Palace Intrigue, a new chapter in royal history begins. Crown and Controversy.
William and Kate’s engagement and wedding capture the world’s attention. But as Kate enters the royal family, the pressures of royal life begin to settle in. The birth of Prince George brings new responsibilities, while Harry’s military career and personal struggles unfold.
As William and Kate’s family grows, tensions rise when Harry meets Meghan. Their whirlwind romance stirs royal dynamics, setting the stage for changes within the family.
A royal wedding, a new baby, and mounting tensions follow as Meghan struggles to adapt to her new life. Harry and Meghan’s journey apart from the family sparks a divide that will forever alter the monarchy.
The announcement of Megxit shakes the r
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