On this week’s Heirs & Spares, Kinsey Schofield and Rupert Bell unpack a week of royal contrasts on both sides of the pond. From Windsor Castle, the Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa for a rare royal visit filled with warmth, glamour, and diplomatic significance. But the glow of that moment was quickly overshadowed by new reports suggesting that Prince William plans to permanently sideline Prince Andrew from royal life and even his future coronation. Meanwhile in California, Meghan Markle’s public appearances continue to raise eyebrows as critics describe her media strategy as chaotic and directionless. Kinsey and Rupert break down what’s working, what’s faltering, and what these latest headlines reveal about the future of the modern monarchy.

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