This week on Royally Unfiltered, Kinsey Schofield is joined by royal author Hugo Vickers and former press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, Dickie Arbiter, to break down the biggest royal headlines around the world.
From the future of Buckingham Palace amid ongoing renovations and debate over whether it should remain a royal residence or become a public museum, to Princess Catherine’s emotional return to the international stage, the panel delivers sharp insight and exclusive perspective on the monarchy’s most talked-about moments.
The episode also explores Catherine, Princess of Wales’s first solo overseas engagement since cancer treatment, where thousands gathered in Italy to welcome her back to royal duties in an emotional and hopeful moment for royal watchers after the uncertainty surrounding the family in 2024. Plus, the conversation turns to Kemi Badenoch’s headline-making comments about King Charles III and the monarchy’s role in modern Britain during the State Opening of Parliament. Finally, the panel discusses Prince Harry’s remarks condemning rising antisemitism in the UK, his reflections on past mistakes, and the growing tensions surrounding protest, division, and public discourse in Britain today.
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In this episode of Crown and Conflict, Kinsey Schofield sits down with “The Royal Chef,” Darren McGrady, who served the British Royal Family for 15 years and cooked for Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry!
McGrady, now the owner of Eating Royally Catering and author of multiple cookbooks including Eating Royally and The Royal Chef at Home, offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at life inside the palace kitchens, from starting as “chef number 20 of 20” preparing vegetables for staff to cooking for the most famous family in the world.
He reflects on the unexpected realities of palace life, including what shocked him most upon arrival, the strict yet fascinating food routines of the late Queen, and the beloved comfort foods enjoyed by princes William and Harry, from burgers and ribs to more surprising pre-workout habits attributed to Princess Diana.
McGrady shares intimate stories about Princess Diana’s warmth and humanity, from remembering birthdays and sending flowers after the birth of his daughter to her emotional support during her own period of rebuilding.
The conversation also revisits the famously close bond between William and Harry in the kitchen, and whether that dynamic is difficult to reconcile with their current relationship. McGrady reveals unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments, including royal holiday traditions, and which palace myths he finds most exaggerated. He also discusses the most humorous and unbelievable moments from his years serving the Royal Family and gives his candid verdict on “With Love, Meghan” from a chef’s perspective, offering rare insight into how food, memory, and monarchy intersect behind closed doors.
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In this episode of Recollections May Vary, Kinsey Schofield and The Nerve’s Maureen Callahan dissect the increasingly bizarre rebrand of Meghan Markle as she attempts to transform “As Ever” into a luxury lifestyle empire while critics accuse her of selling curated authenticity instead of substance.
The conversation also dives into explosive reporting surrounding the powerful Hollywood network allegedly working overtime to protect Meghan’s reputation, secure her commercial future, and position her long-rumored memoir as an even bigger cultural spectacle than Spare. Kinsey and Maureen examine claims that Meghan has spent years documenting grievances, carefully preserving leverage while simultaneously trying to soften public backlash after the Oprah interview, Netflix drama, and Harry’s memoir scorched royal relationships. They also react to reports that Meghan underwent “humility training” before her Australia appearances, with insiders allegedly coaching every interaction to suppress the infamous “diva duchess” narrative.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry continues to send mixed signals, reportedly desperate to reconnect with King Charles while simultaneously participating in projects that keep royal tensions alive. The hosts break down Harry’s latest PR-friendly portrayals, including a hilariously over-the-top “sparkly royal aura” assessment, and question whether the Sussex brand has become an exhausting cycle of victimhood, reputation management, and monetized oversharing.
Plus: Disneyland photo ops and why Hollywood may finally be realizing that overexposure comes at a cost.
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 In this episode of Heirs and Spares, Kinsey Schofield and Rupert Bell unpack the latest royal headlines from both sides of the Atlantic, from the Prince and Princess of Wales stepping into the spotlight at Buckingham Palace to fresh controversy surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 

Catherine and William welcomed thousands of guests to a royal garden party alongside Zara Tindall, Prince Edward, and Sophie, celebrating community leaders and diplomatic figures in one of the monarchy’s most treasured traditions. The duo also discuss Princess Catherine’s upcoming solo trip to Italy, her first overseas work visit since her 2024 cancer diagnosis, where she plans to focus on early childhood education and learn from Italy’s internationally respected approach to child development.

Meanwhile, Meghan Markle finds herself back in the headlines amid claims she underwent extensive “humility training” ahead of her Australia tour in an effort to combat her lingering “diva duchess” reputation. The conversation also turns to reports that Prince Harry and Meghan were left emotionally rattled by King Charles’ recent U.S. visit and his public interactions with President Donald Trump, with insiders claiming the couple felt “triggered” and increasingly isolated as tensions with the royal family continue to simmer behind palace walls.

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Today on Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered… Kinsey dives into one of the most jaw-dropping royal stories to emerge in years following explosive new claims surrounding Sarah Ferguson and disgraced music mogul Sean Combs. According to a shocking report, the former Duchess of York allegedly carried on a secret “friends with benefits” relationship with Combs that reportedly lasted for years after the pair first met through associates tied to convicted s-x offender Jeffrey Epstein and socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.
Kinsey unpacks the disturbing allegations made by a former Bad Boy Records employee, including claims that Diddy was obsessed with the Royal Family and made deeply unsettling comments about Fergie’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
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This week on Royally Unfiltered, Kinsey Schofield is joined by former Sun Royal Editor Charles Rae and former press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, Dickie Arbiter, to break down one of the biggest weeks in royal news.
Breaking: a man in a mask was arrested for threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with a weapon near his home.
The panel also discusses King Charles and Queen Camilla’s high-profile U.S. state visit, including President Trump’s White House reception, a rare congressional address, and the monarchy’s effort to strengthen transatlantic relations during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
They react to the backlash surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after their controversial People magazine cover dropped during the state visit, with critics accusing the couple of trying to hijack the spotlight. Plus, the conversation turns to growing pressure on Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales to increase their public workload, Catherine’s reported return to overseas engagement, and new claims about the breaking point in Harry and Catherine’s relationship following Harry’s explosive BBC interview.

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CNN and Lemonada Media have entered a partnership that will bring video versions of several Lemonada podcasts to CNN’s “All Access” streaming service.

As part of the agreement, shows like Hasan Minhaj’s “Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know,” “Don’t Listen to Us” featuring Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, and “Alive” hosted by Steve Burns will premiere new video episodes each week on the platform. Subscribers will also have access to selected episodes from the podcasts’ archives.

Notably missing from the deal is Meghan Markle, Lemonada’s biggest name. After a year of silence from her podcast, this new collaboration with CNN is fueling speculation that her relationship with the company may have quietly fallen apart. Some believe the deal could have helped Meghan avoid the criticism and setbacks connected to her Netflix collapse. Kinsey Schofield weighs in.

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Meghan Markle was nowhere to be found at the 2026 Met Gala, and now insiders say Anna Wintour had everything to do with it. The star-studded event took place May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, featuring this year’s “Costume Art” theme and “Fashion is Art” dress code. With Wintour once again leading the event, some believe the Sussexes’ invite, or lack of one, says a lot about their current status in the fashion and entertainment world. Kinsey Schofield weighs in.

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In this episode of Heirs and Spares, Kinsey Schofield and Rupert Bell unpack the latest royal headlines from both sides of the Atlantic, shifting the focus away from the familiar family tensions and onto the global stage. With a closer examination of King Charles’s recent state visit, the conversation explores what the monarchy looks like in action when diplomacy, symbolism, and strategy intersect. Kinsey offers her on-the-ground reaction to the visit, while Rupert leads a broader discussion on how the King’s international presence may be reshaping the narrative around the royal family.
The episode also analyzes the ripple effects of the visit on key figures, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and whether the timing and optics of the trip influence their positioning in the public conversation. At the same time, the discussion turns to Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, examining how the next generation of the monarchy is impacted by the King’s performance on the world stage and what it signals about the future of the institution.

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Today on Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, Kinsey sits down with Harry Cole, Editor-at-Large for The Sun and host of Harry Cole Saves the West, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on the latest royal headlines.

As King Charles celebrates a high-profile state visit with Donald Trump, Kinsey and Harry break down what made the visit such a success and why it mattered on the global stage. They also unpack the timing of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s People magazine cover drop, and whether it was a calculated attempt to redirect attention.

Plus, Harry Cole weighs in on growing speculation around Prince Harry’s long-term strategy, including reports of a quiet effort to reestablish himself as a working royal and what that could realistically look like.

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