Even The Royals

When Harry's military dreams are thwarted, falling for Meghan Markle helps soften the blow. But when the press discovers their secret romance, the love of his life comes under attack. Can Harry protect the life he's building and still hold on to the one that's falling apart?

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After losing his mother, and losing his way Prince Harry searches for purpose in his life. But, as he’s about to learn… he can only run from himself for so long…

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We'll be back next week with a brand-new episode of Even the Royals. But since we've been talking a lot about royal spares recently, we wanted to bring you a three-part series we did for our other show, Even the Rich, on the infamous Prince Harry.Being a Prince might seem like a dreamy fantasy life. After all, who doesn’t love gilded tea trays, sparkly tiaras and corgis? But as Prince Harry is about to learn, the royals are hiding some big problems, and some even nastier secrets.

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Behind every royal heir is a “spare” — but while the heir gets the crown, the spare often steals the spotlight. These backup royals may be second in line, but their lives are anything but second-rate. From sibling rivalries and scandalous headlines to unexpected twists of fate, today we’re unpacking all the drama, intrigue, and chaos that come with being royal… but not the royal. Brooke and Aricia are joined by fellow royals-obsessed duo, Amanda Matta (@matta_of_fact) and Meredith Constant (@meredithconstant), co-hosts of the podcast, Off With Their Headlines, to dish on the most fascinating spares in history – and today’s tabloids.

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In Part One, Philippe tried to repress his love for men and play the role of traditional husband to please his family. But after learning about his wife’s betrayals, Philippe decides to embrace who he really is… and who he really loves. He fights to live his life authentically, but every act of independence comes with a price. Because when you cross the Sun King, you’re likely to get burned. 

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As Louis XIV’s younger brother, Philippe longs to live life on his own terms and separate himself from his famous sibling, the self-titled Sun King. But that’s easier said than done when your brother sees you as a threat from the day you’re born. Pair that with loving men and you’ve got a recipe for life being a constant uphill battle. Philippe tries everything he can to carve out his own identity – while his family does everything they can to keep him from embracing his true self.

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Princess Mako spent her whole life trying to meet the strict expectations set for 21st century Japanese royals. But when she falls in love and ghosts from her fiancé's past go viral, she realizes she can follow the rules – or follow her heart. But this scandal will stir up a public scrutiny so intense that it threatens her relationship, her family’s reputation, and her sanity.

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In Part 1, Yoshiko Kawashima moved to Japan and worked to reclaim her home by supporting the push for an independent Manchuria. But her growing fame as a Japanese spy gets her into hot water when she tries to switch sides during World War II. After fleeing to China, Yoshiko is arrested and put on trial for treason – where her own exaggerated stories are used as evidence against her. Her trial will determine whether history remembers her as a cunning spy, a shameless traitor….or revolutionary who dared to defy the expectations of her era.

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Yoshiko Kawashima was more than just a Manchu princess – she was also one of history’s most notorious spies. After being torn from her family at age 8 and forced to navigate between Chinese and Japanese identities, Yoshiko refuses to be held back by society’s expectations of women. She dresses like a man, becomes a staple of Shanghai nightlife, and has affairs with both men and women. But living large can be dangerous. And Yoshiko’s inability to stay in the shadows might just prove to be her fatal flaw. 

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In part one, Nur Jahan charmed her way out of the harem and onto the throne by becoming the emperor’s favorite wife. When her husband’s health takes a sharp turn, she steps into an even bigger role: co-sovereign. But this kind of authority is a threat to noble men everywhere. Even her own flesh and blood.

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