Your Royal Briefing for September 16th

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   S2 · E73 · 2 Oct 2026 · 48 min

   Maybe Meghan’s not the problem after all

   It was a whirlwind week of royal reports, scandals, rumors, and appearances…and it all left us wondering, “What if Meghan wasn’t the problem after all?” From (another) security threat seemingly inspired simply by the Sussex family existing in the UK, to allegations of Buckingham Palace taking measures to address “drinking culture” in its staff quarters, it seems that with every passing news cycle we get more evidence all that glitters isn’t, in fact, gold. Plus, updates on a threatened defamation suit against Charles, Earl Spencer, and discussions of Prince William and Prince Harry’s…

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   S2 · E72 · 30 Sep 2026 · 15 min

   Your Royal Briefing for September 30th, 2026

   This week is all about comings and goings: Prince Edward makes a return trip to Mount Vernon to mark America's 250th, and WME's Ari Emanuel confirms the agency and Meghan split in 2025. And a social pages photo we somehow missed has us revisiting Natasha Archer's exit from Kensington Palace, plus the Wales equerry who left just before her. ______________________________ New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon , where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on…

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   S2 · E71 · 25 Sep 2026 · 54 min

   Mission Impossible: A Normal Royal News Week

   Did the serialization of "Swan Song" do it dirty? How would Charles Spencer's book for his late-sister, Princess Diana, land if Prince Harry's book "Spare" didn't exist? We get into "Swan Song" plus: an op. ed. from an old favorite, an entire article dedicated to Catherine getting off a tractor, the Wales' + their third wheel--Tom Cruise--at the "Digger" premiere, Prince Harry's AI speech snafu in NYC and more. Enjoy! Meredith & Amanda New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon , where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content:…

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   S2 · E70 · 23 Sep 2026 · 29 min

   Your Royal Briefing for September 23rd

   Earl Spencer’s memoir about his sister, Princess Diana, is out… and he might now have to defend what he wrote in court. Plus, appearances from both Prince Harry and the Prince and Princess of Wales in London - we are SO back. Omid’s Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-216640652 ______________________________ New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon , where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube . Feedback or questions? Send us a message at…

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   S2 · E69 · 18 Sep 2026 · 53 min

   Recollections May Vary 2: Electric Boogaloo

   When every single day of the week brings us a royal “bombshell,” you know it’s time for an OWTH debrief! We’re recapping everything from Earl Spencer’s rebuke from King “Recollections May Vary” Charles, to the overlap in public appearances from Prince Harry, the Waleses, and Charles himself. Plus, some more context on Harry and Meghan’s security struggles since returning to the UK, and a spotlight on the newly engaged Princess Alexandra of Hanover. ______________________________ New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon , where you’ll also find exclusive…

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   S2 · E67 · 11 Sep 2026 · 45 min

   Imaginary Royal Rifts, Apologetic Beige Edition

   Amanda and Meredith catch up on this week’s royal news, including an unintended consequence of the King’s “clarifying” letter about the Sussexes. Seems it has done exactly the opposite, with Uganda’s military chief publicly indicating he’s felt the need to pick a side in the “nonsense.” Plus, royal fashion breakdowns from recent Wales family appearances and… why did no one acknowledge the 4th anniversary of QEII’s death? The Telegraph’s royal editor has a theory. Kate’s Issy Star Earrings: https://issystar.com/ (£5 from every pair sold is donated to Brave Mind) ______________________________…

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   S2 · E66 · 9 Sep 2026 · 22 min

   Your Royal Briefing for September 9th

   It’s back to school season, and even the royals find themselves hitting the books as the fall term begins! With two heirs (and a spare) headed off to their next academic chapter, the royal landscape is getting smarter by the day. Plus, the attendees for King Harald V’s funeral in Oslo - the largest security operation in Norway’s history - have been announced, and King Charles III felt the need to issue a letter to “stakeholders” clarifying the Sussex family’s status. ______________________________ New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon , where you’ll also…

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   S2 · E65 · 4 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   The Men in Grey Behind the Royals’ Biggest Moments

   This episode is packed with the kind of commentary that makes the headlines make sense… and makes the people writing them look even worse. From Queen Camilla’s (apparent) connection to Dolly Parton to King Charles’s charity quietly putting Camilla’s sister Annabelle Elliot on the payroll, we’ll examine the larger pattern of how palace spin really works. That, of course, involves the “men in gray suits” that Princess Diana warned us about: the courtiers and strategists who decide which principal is a problem, which scandals vanish, and which royals get protected at all costs. We’re…

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   S2 · E64 · 2 Sep 2026 · 30 min

   S2Ep64: Your Royal Briefing for September 2nd

   Everything you need to know about the death of Norway’s king and the accession of its new ruler, plus updates from the UK’s favorite (?) wayward duchess (not Meghan) and the broadsheets’ attempts at royal spin on Prince Harry’s move home. Join Amanda in London next summer and save $100 with code LABORDAY100 - https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-with-amanda-matta-jul-19-2027 NYT Reporters on how they cover the Sussexes royal family: https://archive.ph/qFLUv ______________________________ New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon ,…

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    S2 · E63 · 28 Aug 2026 · 52 min

    Royally Testing Our Patience

    Somehow, the coverage (or, rather, fanfiction) about Harry and Meghan’s UK return has escalated this week… so we’re swapping our favorite batsh*t headlines and deranged takes for this Friday episode! We’ll also share updates about the King of Norway's health, interesting reporting on King "Everyman" William, an announcement that the British royals will once again (attempt) to tour the Caribbean, and the entertainment legends who we lost this week. _________ New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon , where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content:…