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- 2 days ago57 min
23 – Brn Different? Harry, William and the Royal Rift
Are Prince Harry and Prince William simply too different to reconcile? On this week’s Reign Check royal family podcast, Amanda and Michael unpack Dickie Arbiter’s verdict on the brothers, Harry’s unannounced Remembrance Sunday appearance, and photographer Arthur Edwards’ claim that King Charles wasn’t speaking to Harry when Archie was born. Plus the gruesome true story of William the Conqueror’s funeral, a hot take on royals doing a year in a normal job, and the latest on Meghan Markle reportedly offering to help the FBI investigation into Thomas Markle Sr. Subscribe for weekly British royal news, gossip and history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago58 min
22 – Meghan Told to Stay Silent & Should Monarchs Retire?
Police Scotland has opened an early-stage investigation connected to Balmoral, and new reports claim Meghan was told not to speak publicly about the allegations against her father, Thomas Markle Sr., which he denies. On this episode of Reign Check, Michael Panter and Amanda Mata discuss the latest on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and King Charles’ Caribbean tour, the Met Police’s handling of the 2018 letter, and designer Roland Mouret’s memoir revelations about dressing Meghan and Kate. They also tell the story of the 1559 Swedish scandal involving a princess, a rope ladder and a German count caught with his trousers barely on, and debate whether monarchs should be allowed to retire. Subscribe for weekly royal news and history, and email your thoughts to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
21 – Who’s Blocking Harry’s Return? His GQ Bombshell, Meghan’s Statement on Her Father & Ivan the Terrible
Prince Harry says he wants a relationship with his family, but that “some people don’t want that to happen.” On this episode of Reign Check, Michael Panter and Amanda Mata debate who he might mean in his GQ interview, whether his health comment about King Charles crossed a line, and how Meghan has responded to serious allegations against her father, Thomas Markle Sr., which he denies. They also tell the grim story of Ivan the Terrible and the son he killed, make the case for a William vs. Harry boxing match at Wembley, and examine the royal marriage rumors about William and Kate. Amanda also reveals the cover of her new book, The Royalty: A Commoner’s Guide to the British Monarchy (out April 13, 2027), so subscribe and email your thoughts to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago52 min
20 – The UK's Favorite Royal Isn’t William or Kate: Harry and Meghan's 'Shadow Court' & Diana's Secret Night Drives
Princess Anne has overtaken William and Kate as Britain’s most popular royal, just as Harry and Meghan make their first joint public appearance since returning to the UK. On this episode of Reign Check, Michael Panter and Amanda Matta unpack the Sussexes’ Nottingham visit and the “shadow royal family” debate, what the latest YouGov poll really shows, and the story of Christian VII of Denmark, the mad king who let his doctor run the country. They also argue over whether Britain should scrap the coronation and share Dickie Arbiter’s claim that Princess Diana drove around London at night handing out money to people in need. Subscribe for weekly royal news and history, and email your thoughts to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 13, 202641 min
19 – Is Harry Cashing In on Grief? Plus: a Royal Reality Show & the King Who Banned Alchemy
Is Prince Harry’s grief masterclass a heartfelt look at losing Princess Diana, or a grift? On this episode of Reign Check, Michael Panter and Amanda Mata debate the backlash over his £100,000 fee and the paywalled course, then ask why Prince William and Catherine made a surprise trip to Belfast as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for constitutional change. They also cover the 15th-century English king who made alchemy a felony, whether the royals should star in their own Kardashians-style reality show, and the latest palace gossip on William, Andrew and Fergie. Subscribe for weekly royal news and history, and email your thoughts to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 7, 202649 min
18 – Andrew Strikes Back, Charles Tours the Caribbean & the Mad King of France
Former Prince Andrew is challenging the police search warrant tied to his February arrest, King Charles prepares for another Caribbean royal tour, and a medieval French king becomes convinced he's made of glass. On this episode of Reign Check, Amanda Mata and Michael Panter break down the latest British royal family news, from the palace's stance on slavery and reparations to Earl Spencer's Swan Song comments on the monarchy's media influence. They also share the strange story of Charles VI of France and debate whether monarchs should choose their own heirs instead of relying on the firstborn. Subscribe for weekly royal news, history and hot takes, and email your questions to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 29, 202637 min
17 – Charles' Unforgivable Reaction To Diana's Death
This week, we wonder if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK is destined to end in disaster. Meanwhile, Earl Spencer continues to make some serious claims against King Charles, and does Sarah Ferguson deserve a seven-figure publishing deal for a memoir to tell her side of the story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 23, 202642 min
16. Don't Mess With Queen Camilla
In this week's episode, we take a look at reports claiming Queen Camilla was present for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's meeting with King Charles at Highgrove House... and for good reason. Elsewhere, Kate Middleton wants Prince William to get his head in the game, plus we dive into the Royal Family's infamous "Balmoral Test". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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