Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.

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Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.

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It's another round of “Kate Is Wonderful” coverage, beginning with HELLO!'s praise for the Princess of Wales and her supposedly perfect royal curtsy during the Sultan of Oman's state visit. But behind the compliments lies a bigger question: How much should the Royal Family try to appear ordinary?

Royal historians explain why William and Catherine's domestic anecdotes, Camilla's descriptions of quiet evenings with King Charles and carefully shared family moments are part of a centuries-old balancing act between relatability and royal mystique.

Kate's yellow state banquet gown also receives a glowing technical assessment from designer Amanda Wakeley, who explains the challenges of creating a dress suitable for a major royal occasion.

Meanwhile, Prince William is reportedly preparing significant changes for his eventual reign. The Prince of Wales has said he wants to question established traditions and make the monarchy more relevant, while insiders suggest he has little patience for doing things simply because they've always been done that way.

And royal author Robert Jobson reveals how Carole Middleton became an important source of emotional and practical support for William during Catherine's health challenges. According to Jobson, Carole helped care for George, Charlotte and Louis, kept the family's freezer stocked and even took William to the pub when he needed someone to talk to.

Questions this episode answers: Why is Kate Middleton being praised for her royal curtsy? How did Princess Catherine greet the Sultan of Oman? Why are William and Kate trying to make the monarchy more relatable? What do royal historians say about the importance of royal mystique? What has Queen Camilla revealed about her private life with King Charles? Why did Kate Middleton's yellow state banquet gown attract so much attention? What changes does Prince William want to make when he becomes king? Will King William abandon traditional royal protocols? Why does William question the phrase “We've always done it this way”? How did Carole Middleton support Prince William during Kate's cancer treatment? Did Carole Middleton take Prince William to the pub for private conversations? What role does Carole Middleton play in George, Charlotte and Louis' lives? Will Carole Middleton become the Queen Mother when Kate becomes queen?

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