"It's NOT Authentic!" Meghan Markle Celebrates 45th Birthday + Remembering Princess Diana
The Royals UncensoredShow Notes
The changing role of the women who married into the House of Windsor is back in the spotlight, with Diana, Camilla, Catherine and Meghan examined through the lens of how each has reshaped the modern monarchy.
From duty and celebrity to rivalry, public scrutiny and survival, the panel explore which "Windsor wife" has had the greatest impact on the institution.
Other royal developments include Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, celebrating her 45th birthday, Princess Eugenie announcing the birth of her third child in Portugal, Buckingham Palace unveiling new accessibility upgrades as part of its £369 million refurbishment, and the Prince and Princess of Wales attending the Commonwealth Games in Scotland with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Also in royal news, King Charles begins his annual summer stay in Scotland while Queen Camilla holidays in Greece, and newly released school reports reveal fresh insights into the character of the late Prince Philip during his years at Gordonstoun.
Hosts Jo Elvin, Katie Nicholl and Grant Harrold are joined by royal correspondent Simon Vigar and journalist Dan Wakeford.
(00:00) Introduction (02:47) Remembering Princess Diana (13:40) Would Diana have restored peace between Harry and William (14:46) Dan Wakeford joins the show to discuss Kate Middleton’s title obsession (18:20) The Fashion choices of the hosts of Royals Uncensored (20:48) Harry and William’s rift (22:11) Meghan Markle’s birthday bash content and wishes (27:21) The Late Queen mother and Meghan’s shared birthdays 30:30 Princess Eugenie gives birth (31:35) The Royal line of Succession (35:50) Buckingham Palace renovations showed off in new video (41:40) The Royals at the Commonwealth Games (47:09) King Charles at the Castle of Mey (51:25) Queen Camilla in Greece (53:26) Prince Philip's final school report revealed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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