Palace Confidential

From the guestlist to the dress code, to the quirky twist only he could have insisted on, The Mail's Royal Editor Rebecca English reveals the plans for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. PLUS the secret life of Philip - our experts look at the life of the Duke away from the cameras with unmissable insight from the Duke's official biographer Gyles Brandreth, the Mail's Editor at Large Richard Kay, and historian Dr Tessa Dunlop.

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n a special edition of Palace Confidential, we look back at the extraordinary life of the late Duke of Edinburgh. Mail columnist Robert Hardman, who interviewed Philip a number of times, looks at the massive impact he made as Queen's Consort, while biographer Ian Lloyd explores the Prince's fascinating early life and his distinguished war record. PLUS our expert contributors share their stories of encountering the Duke at his outspoken best.

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As he publishes his new book Elizabeth & Margaret, Morton tells us how William's relationship with Harry is like the Queen's with her late sister AND whether Diana would have been closer to Kate or Meghan. We look at how "ruthless" William jettisoned old friend Tom Bradby and examine Harry and Meghan's new Netflix show. PLUS how the Queen has been getting letters of support over "sad" Megxit.

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Royals and politics is always a dangerous mix and this week the spectre of a Meghan Markle presidency was revived by Tom Bower, the man tasked with writing a biography of the Duchess. Our panel discuss the implications, while Alastair Campbell tells the programme how the royals snubbed his old boss Tony Blair at William's wedding. PLUS historian Adrian Tinniswood reveals the difficulty of changing the old guard at the Palace. AND find out why William has left the door open to doing his own Oprah-style interview...

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Royal Editor Rebecca English explains how the terms of Harry's new jobs could mean a bumper payday for the Duke. Let's be honest, says historian Dr Tessa Dunlop he's only getting these new bizarre titles because of his title. It's also a bit rich for Harry to fight fake news, argues Mail diarist Richard Eden, his vague accusations against The Firm mean have forced the family into desperately trying to salvage their reputations. PLUS we hear the extraordinary story of the birth of the Queen's newest great-grandson.

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The Duke of Edinburgh left hospital this week only to be greeted by a worsening family feud. It was "genuinely shocking" that details of Prince Harry's private family phone calls were leaked to TV presenter pal Gayle King, says the Mail's Richard Eden, how can Charles and William be sure that they're they know they're not being recorded when they call Harry? This seems to have spurred the Palace onto positive PR push notes the Mail on Sunday's diarist Charlotte Griffiths, following the maxim "when they go low, we go high". One thing's for sure, says royal editor Rebecca English, the whole episode has been a "game changer" for William and his plans for the whole future of the royal family.

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While many in the palace seethe over what they see to be inaccuracies in Meghan and Harry's interview, the Queen has tried to heal the rift with a conciliatory message. People forget, says editor at large Richard Kay, that HM offered a similar olive branch to the the late Princess Diana after her Panorama interview. These efforts may work in the UK, says US-based royal author Clive Irving, but The Crown-loving Americans will only see history repeating itself.

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Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah left viewers with questions about both what was said and what was unsaid. Were their accusations true? How does the family respond to racism allegations? And what's being discussed inside the palace today? Jo Elvin speaks to Rebecca English, Sarah Vine and Richard Eden to get their insight and opinions on the bombshell interview rocking the royals.

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Claims and accusations have flown across the Atlantic this week as the world prepares to watch Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. While the Duchess of Sussex accused The Firm of a ‘smear campaign’ against her, the Queen authorised an unprecedented investigation into claims that Meghan had bullied staff. As if this were not already more dramatic than an episode of The Crown, the 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh is recovering from heart surgery. It’s another must-watch episode of Palace Confidential.

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Harry & Meghan are said to be hurt after losing a number of official roles and patronages, will they attempt to gain revenge through their controversial interview with Oprah? PLUS as if the Queen didn't have enough on her plate, Prince Philip remains in hospital with secrecy over his condition. But does the Palace's silence only drive the rumour mill? AND after Princess Eugenie announced the name of her son, we hear the latest royal baby news.

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