The Royalist

The Royalist reveals astonishing accounts from Meghan Markle's former staff of the reality of working with the Duchess of Sussex. Tom Sykes has all the details on his revelations from the people who know what life is like being at the beck and call of Meghan, who was caught on camera glaring at a staffer during her tour of Australia. He’s joined by Vanity Fair’s Katie Nicholl to reveal the remarkable story of Queen Elizabeth II’s closest confidante, Angela Kelly, and closes with “Tea with Tom” alongside NewsNation's Paula Froelich (Substack: Paula Froelich: Uncensored, YouTube: @PaulaFroelich) to unpack Meghan’s latest ventures, royal tensions, and Sarah Ferguson’s headline-making return.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes dives into the latest royal drama as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Australia tour spirals into controversy, with insider commentary from NewsNation's Paula Froelich (Substack: https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.sub..., Youtube:    / @paulafroelich  ) unpacking the backlash and behind-the-scenes chaos. Royal biographer Hugo Vickers offers a rare, intimate look at Queen Elizabeth II—sharing personal memories, her sharp wit, and the emotional toll of Megxit. Plus, Plum Sykes (Substack: plumsykes.substack.com) takes listeners inside a stunning new exhibition celebrating the Queen’s iconic style, revealing how fashion helped shape her enduring legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Royalist, host Tom Sykes is joined by fashion expert Plum Sykes (Substack: plumsykes.substack.com), NewsNation's Paula Froelich (Substack: https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.sub..., Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulaFroelich), and royal biographer Robert Jobson for a wide-ranging and deeply revealing look inside the modern monarchy. From the carefully orchestrated Easter Sunday appearance—where Princess Catherine, Princess Charlotte, and the royal family projected unity through fashion and tradition—to behind-the-scenes drama involving Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and the ongoing questions of who’s “in” and “out,” the episode blends sharp commentary with insider detail. The conversation then turns more serious, unpacking tensions surrounding Prince Harry, King Charles, and Prince William, as well as explosive new revelations about palace intrigue, scandals, and the future of the monarchy. Equal parts witty, gossipy, and incisive, this episode offers a compelling snapshot of a royal family navigating public pressure, private conflict, and a rapidly changing era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Royalist, Tom Sykes dives headfirst into the chaos, and it’s one of those episodes where every segment somehow tops the last. Plum Sykes breaks down the unexpectedly chic reinvention of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie (and just how much it’s costing), while NewsNation's Paula Froelich (@pfro, YouTube: @PaulaFroelich) unpacks the eyebrow-raising decision for King Charles III to head to the U.S. amid growing tensions involving Donald Trump. Then it all builds to a must-hear “Royal Roast” with Matt Donnelly, who pulls back the curtain on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s rocky Netflix era of big ambitions, bigger egos, and a behind-the-scenes scramble that’s raising serious eyebrows across Hollywood.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into royal chaos as Tom Sykes breaks down a week of jaw-dropping headlines—from iconic fashion throwbacks in “Royal Fashion with Plum Sykes” to behind-the-scenes tensions shaking royal marriages. Joined by NewsNations, Paula Froelich (@pfro, YouTube: @PaulaFroelich)‬ the episode spills insider tea on scandal, strategy, and the shifting power dynamics threatening the monarchy. Plus, a deep-dive with biographer Tom Bower reveals explosive new claims about Meghan and Harry’s unraveling empire. If you think the royal drama has peaked… think again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices