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The Royalist

The Royalist

By: The Daily Beast
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They have glittering palaces, unreal fortunes, medieval crowns, and weird traditions. But what really makes the British royal family tick? Hidden secrets, unreal scandals, bitter feuds, wild rivalries, fantastic fashion… and, of course, corgis. Now Tom Sykes, the royal correspondent whose fearless reporting has delivered scoop after scoop on the Windsors is cracking open all the family’s secrets in an unmissable podcast: The Royalist. Nothing is off limits as Tom and his best-connected experts spill every drop of royal tea. From paranoid princes and disgraced dukes to haunted palaces and diva designers, this is insight into the royals people used to lose their heads to get. Make a royal appointment to join Tom in the throne room for The Royalist, every Wednesday. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Why Beatrice's Marriage is Hitting Breaking Point

    Why Beatrice's Marriage is Hitting Breaking Point
    Jun 17 2026
    This week on The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich to unpack mounting questions about Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's marriage, Prince Andrew's continued influence over Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and the fallout from the York family's latest controversies. Then, fashion expert Plum Sykes returns with an insider's guide to Royal Ascot, from royal style rules and society politics to the fashion trends set to dominate this year's event. Plus, Tom shares his firsthand take from Trooping the Colour and the royal family's biggest ceremonial week of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Tragic Harry Just wants to Come Home

    Tragic Harry Just wants to Come Home
    Jun 10 2026
    On this week's episode of The Royalist, host Tom Sykes dives into explosive new claims that Prince Harry regrets leaving royal life and has been secretly hoping Prince William would need him again. Plus, Tom breaks down the growing power struggle between King Charles and William, the controversy surrounding Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's royal housing arrangements, and sits down with former People and Us Weekly editor Dan Wakeford for a revealing conversation about what's really happening behind the scenes with Harry and Meghan. From royal family tensions to Sussex regrets, this is an episode packed with royal drama you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Exclusive: Harry and Meghan's Fury at Home's Fate

    Exclusive: Harry and Meghan's Fury at Home's Fate
    Jun 3 2026
    Host Tom Sykes unpacks his exclusive report on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's fury over the fate of Frogmore Cottage, the royal home gifted to them by Queen Elizabeth II. Plus, Daily Mail columnist Alison Boshoff joins the show to reveal what Peter Phillips' upcoming wedding guest list says about the state of the royal family—and whether Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are caught in the crossfire. Tom also examines the growing feud between King Charles and Prince William and the latest explosive developments in the Prince Andrew scandal. If you want the inside story on the royal drama dominating headlines, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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