When Meghan Met Harry
by Panoply
Thanks to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the world will be gifted with the greatest wedding of all time. And thanks to James Barr and Kristen Meinzer, we now have the perfect BFFs to help us unwrap all the feels. Each week, James and Kristen obsess over the love story details, digest the latest nuptial news, and speculate about what will go down at the royal wedding itself. Along the way, they talk with expert guests and friends of the couple, including the Royal Astrologer, a crown jewels historian, and Harry's best army buddy. Be a part of the greatest love story ever told, just by listening.
Episodes
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The Eugenie and Jack Spectacular!
James and Kristen reunite for the most specular royal wedding taking place this month: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's! Join them as they give a primer on the couple, the engagement, the wedding, and the reception. Decide for yourself how important this wedding is in the Deep Dive. And…
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#23: The Greatest Day of Our Lives
Basking in the glow of all the love at the royal wedding. It has happened. And James and Kristen are back in the studio to recap all the greatest moments from May 19th. And Jamie Cucinelli joins us from Brides magazine to tell us all about the wedding dress, and maybe even settle a debate about…
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FROM WINDSOR: A Royal Wedding Dispatch
Kristen and James give us a snapshot of what went down on the Long Walk. Our full recap episode will be out this coming Tuesday. But for now, here's how Kristen and James spent the most important day of our lives, right outside Windsor Castle! LOVE FOREVER!
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#22: It Took a Lifetime
The final episode BEFORE the wedding. Kristen and James are torn: The BIG day is just days away. But that also means this obsession is almost over. This week, the drama around Thomas Markle--will he or won't he be at the wedding?! And of course, a review of all the feelings the Lifetime movie...
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#21: Something Borrowed, Something Blue
While we wait to see Meghan's dress, we look back at royal wedding dresses past. Our favorite cousin of Harry's is back in the news again, and Kristen and James are here for it. They are also SO HERE for all of the new wedding day details the palace dropped before the weekend. The day is almost...
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#20: The Heir and the Spare
A look at why Harry was such a rebel, and the way he and Meghan bring their own histories to the relationship. James is looking into another name change--anything to get into the royal wedding! Plus, breaking down the latest public appearances, and another potential prediction come true! And…
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#19: A Roast Chicken of a Movie
The inside scoop on the upcoming flick. This week James and Kristen discuss the merits of the Golden Girls, and of course. gush about the latest baby news. A new prince is in the world! Welcome, little guy! And Jamie Cuccinelli from BRIDES helps us plan our outfits according to the royal wedding...
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#18: Queer Eye For the Royal Guy
Tan France joins the team to help Charles and Harry glow up for the big day. This week, Kristen and James ponder renaming the podcast: When Meghan Met Ed Sheeran. Plus, the latest updates on the wedding guest list, Meghan and Harry's next public appearance, and Jamie Cuccinelli from BRIDES breaks...
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#17: Prince Harry on Horseback
Can you imagine? A majestic steed on the wedding day! Kristen and James are NOT here for grey hair shaming. But they are here to smell like the warm citrusy perfume of Meghan and Harry's wedding day. This week, we welcome Jamie Cuccinelli, associate digital news director for BRIDESmagazine for a...
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#16: Buzzy Wedding Guests Confirmed
Watch out for their stingers, though! Kristen and James are all abuzz about the latest floral news, and they explore an idea from a listener: the potential Markle coat of arms. Plus, an interview with the incredible Katie Nicholl, royal biographer and author of "Harry: Life, Loss, and Love." We...
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#15: Harry's Army Days
What it's like to serve alongside the Queen's grandson. Kristen and James are a little confused this week, because the wedding invitations have officially gone out, but.. nothing has shown up in the mailbox yet. In other news, there was another public appearance, wedding cake details are finally...
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#14: Our Fascination with Fascinators
They may just be useless hats, but we still love them. James and Kristen are just finishing up rolling their eyes at Liam Payne's performance at the Commonwealth Day Ceremony. Luckily, there are better things to watch now that Lifetime has FINALLY released a teaser trailer for the movie about…
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#13: The Stars Aligned
Can astrology help us understand why they're the perfect match, after all? Kristen and James are baffled by the Spice Girls will-they-won't-they routine, but they're sure that it was odd for Liam Payne to perform at the Commonwealth Day ceremony. Plus, James's friend and astrologer to the royals,...
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#12: Girl Power!
Could the Spice Girls be THE feminist moment of the royal wedding? James and Kristen are Duchess Slanting, and SO ready for more royal engagements with the Fab Four. Plus: we heard your requests for a Spice Girls episode, and for this episode, Aisha Harris, host of the podcast Represent, and...
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#11: Exes at the Wedding?!
What does it mean that Harry's former beaus will be in attendance? Kristen is reeling from the rumored ex invitations, but James isn't so concerned. Plus, dispatches from date night with Prince Harry and Meghan, and an update on James's job prospects with the royal family. This week, guest Amanda...
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#10: The Royal Hen and Stag Parties
In Kristen and James's first in-person meeting they try to guess what Meghan's bachelorette party (or "hen do") might be like. Will there be bobby strippers and penis hats? Plus, they hear a very bad prediction from an Australian psychic. We would love to hear your own predictions and #Heghan...
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#09: Meghan in Disguise
Podcast fans are starting to recognize James in public... so he's donned a disguise, just like Meghan Markle. This week on the show, Kristen and James are excited to chat about the latest news about the royal wedding day schedule, kind words from Wendell Pierce, and not-so-kind words from John...
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#08: Queen Memes in the Group Chat
We would love to be part of a royal text exchange. In this episode, Kristen and James get surprised by Meghan's chic fashion choices yet again and they investigate the haunted qualities of Windsor Castle. Then, special guest June Thomas recounts the time she got to MEET MEGHAN MARKLE. In person....
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#07: With This Ring, I Thee Wed
Unless you're an upperclass British man, apparently! Kristen and James check in on the latest developments in Princess Eugenie's campaign to upstage Harry and Meghan's wedding, plus a preview for the next royal engagement. TV writer and producer Elizabeth Craft gives some insight into what it's...
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#06: Return of the Messy Bun
Which team are you on? James and Kristen debate the merits of a coiffed hairstyle, examine ANOTHER royal wedding coming up in 2018, and of course, get fully freaked out by those creepy dolls. Plus, Ella Kay, creator of thecourtjeweller.com gives a lesson on tiaras, crowns, and all things royal...
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#05: Our Inspiration for 2018
One DJ's chance encounter with Prince Harry is #goals. This week James and Kristen are joined by two special guests. Jevanni Letford stops by the London studio to talk about what it was like to see the royal couple in person, and what he'd play if he were tapped to work the wedding. And Matt...
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#04: What's The Deal With Royals and Divorce?
James and Kristen just found out what Meghan got the Queen for Christmas... and let's just say... WOW. Also on the show this week, Meghan and Harry's official visit to Reprezent Radio, and unofficial trip via economy class to Nice, France. Plus, a brief history of divorce in the royal family. We...
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#03: Beware, the Half-Sister
Why is a woman named Samantha arguing with Prince Harry on Twitter? Kristen and James are getting over their New Years hangovers, but Meghan and Harry's love is surely helping. This week on the show: that horribly racist brooch Princess Michael of Kent wore to the Queen's Christmas lunch, a deep...
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#02: Love Is All Around Us, Actually
A groundbreaking theory about Meghan and Harry, and those kids from Love, Actually. Happy Boxing Day! James and Kristen have their paper crowns in place, and are ready to make a controversial prediction about the wedding guest list. Plus: What's going on with those wedding dress sketches? We…
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#01: The Most Important Day in May
And let's be honest, it's the most important day ever. Kristen and James kick off this week's debut episode by gushing about the biggest news: the date of the Royal Wedding. It has finally been announced, and it's time to start the countdown. But of course, even the date is controversial. Plus,...
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Introducing When Meghan Met Harry
James and Kristen are so excited for the royal wedding! (Can you tell?) Every week leading up to the big day we'll bring you the latest news and predictions about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the wedding itself.
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About this show
Thanks to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the world will be gifted with the greatest wedding of all time. And thanks to James Barr and Kristen Meinzer, we now have the perfect BFFs to help us unwrap all the feels. Each week, James and Kristen obsess over the love story details, digest the latest nuptial news, and speculate about what will go down at the royal wedding itself. Along the way, they talk with expert guests and friends of the couple, including the Royal Astrologer, a crown jewels historian, and Harry's best army buddy. Be a part of the greatest love story ever told, just by listening.
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