This week Jules & Phoebe take a break from regular programming to discuss the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back as senior members of the royal family. They discuss the hateful media campaign against Markle, as well as the impact of implicit racial bias.

Regardless of which side of the aisle you fall on, there’s plenty here to pick apart; from the monarchy as an out-of-date institution, setting boundaries with toxic family members and creating emotionally healthy relationships! As ever, we can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

Blind Item about Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton:

https://www.laineygossip.com/Didnt-offer-a-ride-blind-riddle/46293?categoryId=1057

William’s Affair:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8701009/kate-middleton-best-friend-prince-william-phase-out/

https://www.laineygossip.com/princess-kate-reportedly-wants-former-friend-rose-hanbury-phased-out/52276

https://www.royalfoibles.com/prince-williams-banished-mistress/

https://www.laineygossip.com/the-sun-sympathetic-rose-hanbury-prince-william-article-required-some-interesting-edits/55879

https://www.laineygossip.com/the-daily-mail-takes-deep-dive-into-rose-hanburys-husbands-shady-background/55890?categoryId=1055

https://www.laineygossip.com/body-language-experts-weigh-in-on-catherine-shrugging-off-prince-williams-touch-on-a-berry-royal-christmas-special/61233?categoryId=1055

Disparity when reporting on Meghan and Kate

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-double-standards-royal

https://www.laineygossip.com/kensington-palace-denies-that-kate-had-botox-treatment/57170?categoryId=1055

https://www.royalfoibles.com/meghans-real-enemies/

Financials

https://fullfact.org/news/royal-flush-how-much-are-taxpayers-paying-royal-wedding/

https://fullfact.org/economy/frogmore-cottage/

https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/could-meghan-markle-cash-in-on-her-powerful-influencer-status