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Every week, British journalist Michael Panter sits down with the internet’s favorite royal expert Amanda Matta to discuss the latest royal news, as well as fascinating events from the past and present.
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Prince Harry says he wants a relationship with his family, but that “some people don’t want that to happen.” On this episode of Reign Check, Michael Panter and Amanda Mata debate who he might mean in his GQ interview, whether his health comment about King Charles crossed a line, and how Meghan has responded to serious allegations against her father, Thomas Markle Sr., which he denies. They also tell the grim story of Ivan the Terrible and the son he killed, make the case for a William vs. Harry boxing match at Wembley, and examine the royal marriage rumors about William and Kate. Amanda also reveals the cover of her new book, The Royalty: A Commoner’s Guide to the British Monarchy (out April 13, 2027), so subscribe and email your thoughts to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Princess Anne has overtaken William and Kate as Britain’s most popular royal, just as Harry and Meghan make their first joint public appearance since returning to the UK. On this episode of Reign Check, Michael Panter and Amanda Matta unpack the Sussexes’ Nottingham visit and the “shadow royal family” debate, what the latest YouGov poll really shows, and the story of Christian VII of Denmark, the mad king who let his doctor run the country. They also argue over whether Britain should scrap the coronation and share Dickie Arbiter’s claim that Princess Diana drove around London at night handing out money to people in need. Subscribe for weekly royal news and history, and email your thoughts to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Prince Harry’s grief masterclass a heartfelt look at losing Princess Diana, or a grift? On this episode of Reign Check, Michael Panter and Amanda Mata debate the backlash over his £100,000 fee and the paywalled course, then ask why Prince William and Catherine made a surprise trip to Belfast as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for constitutional change. They also cover the 15th-century English king who made alchemy a felony, whether the royals should star in their own Kardashians-style reality show, and the latest palace gossip on William, Andrew and Fergie. Subscribe for weekly royal news and history, and email your thoughts to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Prince Andrew is challenging the police search warrant tied to his February arrest, King Charles prepares for another Caribbean royal tour, and a medieval French king becomes convinced he's made of glass. On this episode of Reign Check, Amanda Mata and Michael Panter break down the latest British royal family news, from the palace's stance on slavery and reparations to Earl Spencer's Swan Song comments on the monarchy's media influence. They also share the strange story of Charles VI of France and debate whether monarchs should choose their own heirs instead of relying on the firstborn. Subscribe for weekly royal news, history and hot takes, and email your questions to reigncheckpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we wonder if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK is destined to end in disaster. Meanwhile, Earl Spencer continues to make some serious claims against King Charles, and does Sarah Ferguson deserve a seven-figure publishing deal for a memoir to tell her side of the story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode, we take a look at reports claiming Queen Camilla was present for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's meeting with King Charles at Highgrove House... and for good reason. Elsewhere, Kate Middleton wants Prince William to get his head in the game, plus we dive into the Royal Family's infamous "Balmoral Test". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode we dissect the surprise meeting between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and King Charles and Queen Camilla. We also take a look at the protest staged inside Buckingham Palace, as well as the recent news that Samuel Chatto, that is the late Princess Margaret's grandson, is now engaged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode... Prince Harry loses his lawsuit against the Associated Newspapers and the Mail, and leaves Meghan Markle and the children behind to tackle his UK visit alone. Plus, was Prince William angling to secure an invite to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding last week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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