Prince William’s Batman Obsession, Kate Gets a Podcast Invite & Charles Spencer’s “Meghan” Move
Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.Show Notes
Prince William is apparently a serious Batman fan. The Prince of Wales says Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight made a huge impression on him, praising Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker and explaining why he loves Nolan’s darker approach to filmmaking. Meanwhile, Kylie Kelce has publicly invited Catherine, Princess of Wales, onto her Not Gonna Lie podcast to talk sports, children and their families. Elsewhere, an Australian appeals court has rejected an Indigenous activist’s attempt to bring a private prosecution against King Charles over allegations of genocide, while Charles Spencer has reportedly sought trademark protection for “Spencer Farms,” covering products including honey, tea, marmalade and wine.
Plus, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are heading to Botswana, a country closely associated with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s early relationship. Queen Camilla is reportedly urging restraint amid King Charles’s dispute with Earl Spencer, while commentators debate Harry’s silence over his uncle’s controversial Diana memoir.
And questions continue over Charles Spencer’s account of Princess Diana following an acknowledged error involving Piers Morgan, with critics asking what that means for other explosive claims in Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
Questions this episode answers: What is Prince William’s favorite Batman movie? What did William say about Heath Ledger and The Dark Knight? Did Kylie Kelce invite Kate Middleton onto her podcast? Is Charles Spencer launching jam and wine? Why are royals visiting Botswana? What has Prince Harry said about Charles Spencer’s Diana memoir? And why is Charles Spencer’s book facing questions about its accuracy?
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