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In this episode of Recollections May Vary, Kinsey Schofield and Kevin O’Sullivan unpack another turbulent week for the Sussexes, as Meghan Markle’s former Hollywood super-agent Ari Emanuel delivers a remarkably blunt response when asked about her future career: “Here’s the great thing: I don’t have to think about that anymore.” Could Meghan also be preparing for another appearance at Paris Fashion Week? After seemingly teasing Paris on her As Ever Instagram account, Kinsey and Kevin revisit the Duchess of Sussex’s headline-making Balenciaga appearance in 2025, including designer Pierpaolo Piccioli’s revelation that Meghan contacted him herself about attending the show. His casual description of their relationship raised questions about the more elaborate narrative initially presented by the Sussex camp. They revisit the viral moments that followed, from the awkward air kiss and Kristin Scott Thomas encounter to Meghan appearing to laugh after a model stumbled and the controversial limousine photograph posted near the site of Princess Diana’s fatal crash. Now, reports suggesting Piccioli is leaving Balenciaga adding another unexpected twist to the story. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan’s attempt to establish a new life in Britain is already attracting unwanted attention. Newsweek reports that two international paparazzi photographers were spotted outside Archie and Lili’s school, prompting intervention from the Sussexes’ security team. Plus, amid reports of school-run drama, Meghan is apparently settling into her new surroundings with reformer Pilates classes, where she has reportedly become a “chatty and polite” regular. From Hollywood headaches and Paris Fashion Week speculation to paparazzi concerns and Pilates, Kinsey and Kevin separate the serious developments from the increasingly surreal details of the Sussexes’ latest chapter. #KinseySchofield #MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #RoyalFamily #RoyalNews #PrinceWilliam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Heirs and Spares, Kinsey Schofield and Rupert Bell unpack the latest royal headlines from both sides of the Atlantic, as Prince William reportedly rejects multiple approaches to participate in projects marking the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. While Prince Harry has explored potential projects surrounding the anniversary, William appears determined to avoid competing narratives about their mother and continues to embrace the late Queen Elizabeth II’s famous “never complain, never explain” approach. Kinsey and Rupert discuss whether the Prince of Wales’ silence is being mistaken for indifference, how the trauma of Catherine and King Charles’ cancer diagnoses reshaped William’s priorities, and why his increasingly firm and independent approach could offer important clues about the kind of King he intends to become. Meanwhile, Prince Harry takes to the skies in Canada, completing a charity skydive to honor a promise made to 102-year-old Second World War veteran Ed Marshall before immediately calling Meghan Markle after landing. Plus, reports suggest King Charles may be showing greater warmth toward Harry and Meghan following their return to the United Kingdom. Is the reported thaw evidence of genuine family reconciliation, or is there still a significant distinction between rebuilding a private relationship with the King and restoring trust within the monarchy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Reading Royals, Kinsey Schofield sits down with co-host and body language expert Scott Rouse to dive into Prince Harry’s return to the United Kingdom, his revealing new interviews, and a humiliating on-stage moment in New York City!  With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now back in Britain after six years in the United States, Scott examines Harry’s behavior as he discusses the move publicly. Does his body language match his words? What changes when an interviewer raises the potentially uncomfortable subject of his return to the UK? And what can Harry’s smiles, gestures and shifts from his usual baseline tell us about how he is processing the questions? The pair also break down Harry’s appearance at the Clinton Global Initiative, where a teleprompter failure appeared to bring his speech to an abrupt halt. Scott analyzes the prolonged pause, Harry’s hand moving into his pocket, his glances around the room and his eventual decision to simply declare, “And that’s it,” before leaving the stage. Was Harry experiencing cognitive load, a freeze response or simple confusion? And how much can body language really tell us about whether someone is embarrassed, frustrated or caught completely off guard? Then Kinsey turns the tables on herself. After participating in Hulu’s recent Harry and Meghan documentary, she shares a clip demonstrating the critical perspective she contributed to the program and invites Scott to analyze her instead. How does Kinsey’s body language change outside the familiar KSU studio? Are her gestures reinforcing her argument? And what happens when the person who usually asks the questions suddenly becomes the subject of the analysis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Royally Unfiltered, Kinsey Schofield is joined by The Royal Chef Darren McGrady, who spent years cooking for Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, and bestselling royal biographer and fan favorite Tom Bower for a candid examination of Earl Spencer’s explosive new book, Princess Diana’s legacy, and the extraordinary new chapter unfolding within the Royal Family. As Spencer’s allegations continue to make headlines nearly 30 years after Diana’s death, Kinsey asks what can be established as fact, how much weight should be given to recollections made decades later, and whether Spencer’s latest account is consistent with what he has previously said publicly. Darren offers a rare personal perspective on the Diana he knew behind Palace walls, including his own encounters with Earl Spencer at Kensington Palace, while Tom examines Spencer’s credibility, contradictions, and the timing of the book. But the controversy arrives at an especially sensitive moment. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have moved their family back to the United Kingdom six years after leaving royal life for California, while remaining firmly outside the ranks of the working Royal Family. Could their return create the appearance of a rival royal court operating against King Charles, Prince William, and Princess Catherine? And with Harry maintaining a close relationship with his uncle, could Earl Spencer’s increasingly public defense of the Sussexes further complicate Harry’s attempts at reconciliation with his father and brother? The conversation ultimately turns to Prince William, who is not only Diana’s son but the future King. What happens when painful allegations involving his mother, father and monarchy are repeatedly reopened? How can William protect his mother’s memory without being dragged into another public battle over her life? And could attacks on the institution ultimately create consequences for the monarchy he will one day inherit? Kinsey, Darren, and Tom tackle the question at the heart of the controversy: why now? They examine where preserving Diana’s legacy ends and exploitation begins, whether endless books and documentaries risk distorting the woman behind the mythology, and who has the greatest responsibility to protect her memory three decades after her death. #KinseySchofield #PrinceWilliam #KingCharles #EarlSpencer #RoyalFamily #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #TomBower #RoyalNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, Kinsey is joined by Kate Casey, host of Reality Life with Kate Casey, to unpack the latest royal headlines and the growing American reaction to the renewed focus on Princess Diana. Meghan Markle has been spotted in the UK for the first time since her move, enjoying a pub outing with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, while a screenshot from a parents’ WhatsApp group reportedly exposed Meghan’s personal phone number, raising fresh questions about privacy surrounding the Sussex family. Meanwhile, Prince Harry heads to New York as reports emerge that he is in early discussions about producing a new Princess Diana documentary ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death. Kinsey and Kate also tackle the explosive new revelations from Earl Spencer and ask whether America has finally reached “Diana fatigue.” After years of Harry and Meghan invoking Diana’s legacy, is there still an appetite for reopening grievances from three decades ago? Does Earl Spencer’s approach echo Prince Harry’s Spare era? And as another round of deeply personal claims dominates the headlines, will public sympathy increasingly turn toward Prince William? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Recollections May Vary, Kinsey Schofield and Kevin O’Sullivan unpack another turbulent week for the Royal Family as controversy erupts over Earl Spencer’s explosive new book about Princess Diana. Piers Morgan is now calling for the memoir to be pulled from shelves over a factual error, raising fresh questions about the credibility of Spencer’s sensational claims and the damage being inflicted on Diana’s family nearly 30 years after her death. Kinsey and Kevin also react to Meghan Markle being photographed in the UK for the first time since the Sussexes’ return, socializing with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi at a Cotswolds pub. Meanwhile, Prince Harry is reportedly in early discussions about producing a new Princess Diana documentary to coincide with the 30th anniversary of his mother’s death in 2027. Is another major Diana project necessary, and how might Prince William feel about his mother’s story being revisited yet again? Plus, could Harry and Meghan’s British comeback already be heading for collapse? Reports suggest the Sussex family could return to Montecito for good, potentially as soon as the school half-term, if Harry fails to secure the level of taxpayer-funded police protection he has been seeking. With RAVEC reassessing the family’s security requirements and reportedly examining their new “pattern of life,” Kinsey and Kevin discuss whether Harry is expecting a dramatic reversal and what another departure would say about the Sussexes’ short-lived attempt to rebuild a life in Britain. #KinseySchofield #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #RoyalFamily #PrincessDiana #PrinceWilliam #EarlSpencer #RoyalNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Heirs and Spares, Kinsey Schofield and Rupert Bell unpack the latest royal headlines from both sides of the Atlantic, as Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, carry on with royal duties while fresh controversy surrounding Princess Diana threatens to reopen painful wounds for the Royal Family. Rupert takes a closer look at William and Catherine’s visit to the Isle of Bute and the Prince of Wales’s reported reaction to Earl Spencer’s explosive new book. With Palace sources describing deep anger over the decision to revisit Diana’s private life nearly three decades after her death, Kinsey and Rupert examine why the controversy may feel particularly personal for William, who has spent years asking for his mother’s memory and privacy to be respected. Meanwhile, Prince Harry steps out for the WellChild Awards as questions continue to swirl around the Sussexes’ future in Britain. New reports reveal more about Harry and Meghan’s abrupt decision to switch Archie and Lilibet’s school, while the couple awaits a fresh RAVEC security assessment. Could the outcome determine whether their much-discussed UK return is over almost as quickly as it began? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Reading Royals, Kinsey Schofield sits down with co-host and body language expert Scott Rouse to dive into Earl Spencer’s explosive new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, and the extraordinary war of words it has sparked with Buckingham Palace over his claims about King Charles and the aftermath of Princess Diana’s death. Kinsey examines the complicated history between Diana and her brother, including a revealing 1996 letter published by former royal butler Paul Burrell in which Spencer described himself as a “peripheral part” of Diana’s life and addressed her mental health in language she reportedly found deeply upsetting. Nearly 30 years after Diana’s death, why is Spencer choosing this moment to tell these stories, and how does the private correspondence from Diana’s lifetime compare with his public image today as his sister’s fierce defender? Then Scott puts Spencer’s own interviews under the body-language microscope. The pair examine his baseline behavior, blink rate, posture, cadence, eye contact, illustrators, and signs of tension before analyzing his emphatic declaration that he would “never profit from Diana’s death.” Does his nonverbal behavior remain congruent with his words when the conversation turns to money? Scott looks for baseline shifts, cognitive load, pacifying behaviors, lip compression, gaze aversion, and micro expressions, while explaining why no single behavior can prove deception. Kinsey and Scott also examine Spencer’s comments comparing Harry and Meghan’s treatment to Diana’s, his incendiary allegation about what King Charles supposedly said following Diana’s death, and his insistence that publishing the book is motivated not by money, but by duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Royally Unfiltered, Kinsey Schofield is joined by former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies and royal author Hugo Vickers for a thoughtful discussion about the latest controversies surrounding the Royal Family. The panel examines explosive claims from Charles Spencer’s book, Swan Song, including his allegation that the then-Prince Charles made a shocking remark about Princess Diana just days after her death. Hugo weighs in on Buckingham Palace’s unusually pointed response, while Dai revisits his own warnings about Mohamed Al Fayed and the circumstances that ultimately brought Diana into the Fayed family’s orbit during the final summer of her life. Kinsey, Dai, and Hugo also discuss reports that Prince Harry knew about his uncle’s allegations before publication and reportedly discussed the book with Charles Spencer during a family visit to Althorp. What does that mean for Harry’s attempts to rebuild relationships with the Royal Family, and what does his recent conduct suggest about loyalty, trust, and reconciliation? Plus, the panel tackles the growing security questions surrounding Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain, from reports that Archie and Lili were removed from their new school after just two days because of problems with the school run, to concerns about convoy logistics, social media posts revealing details of the family’s movements, and reports that Meghan’s personal phone number circulated in a school parents’ WhatsApp group. Dai offers a former royal protection chief’s perspective on how these situations are being handled and why the Wales family appears to approach similar security challenges very differently. #KinseySchofield #RoyalFamily #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #KingCharles #RoyalNews  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, Kinsey is joined by The Sun’s Royal Editor and Royal Exclusive host Matt Wilkinson for an inside look at a dramatic week of royal headlines. Kinsey and Matt discuss the explosive claims emerging from Charles Spencer’s upcoming memoir, Swan Song, including his account of an alleged exchange with the then-Prince Charles in the devastating days following Princess Diana’s death and the Palace’s striking response. Matt also takes viewers behind his latest exclusive involving Meghan Markle’s personal mobile number reportedly circulating after she joined a parents’ WhatsApp group connected to Archie and Lili’s school. With Harry and Meghan already facing renewed questions about security, their children’s school run, and their decision to change schools just days into the term, Matt explains how the situation unfolded and why it could create yet another security headache for the Sussexes. Plus, Kinsey and Matt examine the growing scrutiny surrounding Prince Harry’s security concerns following his return to Britain and Matt’s reporting that Harry is no longer working with BetterUp. After years of Harry’s high-profile association with the company, why has the apparent end of that relationship attracted so little attention? #KinseySchofield #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #RoyalFamily #KingCharles #PrincessDiana #RoyalNews #BritishRoyals #PrinceWilliam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Recollections May Vary, Kinsey Schofield and Kevin O’Sullivan unpack another turbulent week for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as their return to Britain continues to generate headlines. Harry and Meghan have reportedly pulled Archie and Lili out of their new school after just two days, with security concerns, traffic and the logistics of the school run blamed for the abrupt change. Kinsey and Kevin discuss what the upheaval says about the Sussexes’ return to the UK, particularly as Meghan reportedly faces her first government-backed security review since stepping away from royal duties. The pair also examine Meghan’s latest carefully curated glimpse of Cotswolds life, including confirmation that Labrador Pula has made the journey to Britain, while questions remain about rescue beagle Mamma Mia. Plus, Harry announces a new string of high-profile engagements in Britain and the United States as sources close to the Sussexes push back against the Palace’s description of the couple as private citizens. Are Harry and Meghan attempting to carve out a new pseudo-royal role on their own terms? And what should we make of reports that Harry believes the Royal Family ultimately needs him back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Heirs and Spares, Kinsey Schofield and Rupert Bell unpack the latest royal headlines from both sides of the Atlantic, as the Prince and Princess of Wales focus on public service while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle find themselves battling yet another wave of controversy. Rupert looks at the Princess of Wales’s emotional return to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where Catherine received cancer treatment, and the remarkable secret challenge she completed to help raise funds for a new specialist wellbeing center. The pair also discuss Prince William’s urgent call for accelerated action on climate change through the Earthshot Prize and his decision to redirect Duchy of Cornwall income into a new £250,000 regeneration fund for the Dartmoor community of Princetown. Meanwhile, Kinsey breaks down Meghan’s latest glimpse of Sussex family life on Instagram, King Charles’s intervention following Uganda’s withdrawal from the Invictus Games, and Harry’s newly announced schedule of high-profile engagements in Britain and America. With Sussex sources pushing back against the Palace describing Harry and Meghan as “private citizens,” are the couple attempting to recreate the visibility and influence of royal life without returning to royal duty? And amid reports that Harry believes the Royal Family still needs him, Kinsey and Rupert ask what the Sussexes are really hoping to achieve with their return to Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, Kinsey is joined by Mail on Sunday Editor-at-Large Charlotte Griffiths to examine the strategy behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to Britain. After six years of pursuing independence from the monarchy, what exactly are the Sussexes hoping to achieve by coming back? Kinsey and Charlotte discuss whether Harry expected a more triumphant homecoming, the couple’s apparent attempts to recreate the visibility of royal life without representing the monarchy, and King Charles’s firm reminder that they remain private citizens rather than working royals. Charlotte also shares her experience navigating the Sussex media operation, the challenges of separating briefing from spin, Harry and Meghan’s complicated relationship with the British press, and whether their current behavior is compatible with genuine royal reconciliation. #KinseySchofield #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #RoyalFamily #KingCharles #RoyalNews #BritishRoyalFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Royally Unfiltered, Kinsey Schofield is joined by Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, and Heirs & Spares co-host Rupert Bell to unpack another turbulent week of royal headlines. Harry and Meghan are pushing back after King Charles issued formal guidance reiterating their status as non-working royals, with the Sussexes reportedly objecting to being characterized as “private citizens” and insisting they would have preferred to be described as “public figures.” The panel examines the extraordinary suggestion that Team Sussex wanted an opportunity to “clarify” elements of the King’s guidance, their decision to provide the media with a detailed timeline of events, and why Palace sources have questioned what there was to discuss when the letter contained “nothing controversial or new.” The fallout continues as Uganda abruptly withdraws from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, with the country’s military chief citing loyalty to King Charles and publicly dismissing the “Harry-Meghan nonsense.” Harry’s camp is reportedly pointing the finger at the King’s letter, but at what point do the Sussexes have to consider whether these setbacks are consequences of their own decisions? And could the controversy complicate Harry’s hopes of securing his father’s support at Invictus Games 2027? Plus, new reporting claims Meghan Markle was never formally offered a role in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen and instead interpreted a conversation with a casting director as an offer. The panel breaks down the bizarre Hollywood misunderstanding and what it says about the Sussexes’ continuing struggle to control their own narrative. Finally, Prince William launches On Your Side, an important new suicide prevention initiative for the sporting community. Backed by major figures including Harry Kane, George Russell, Dame Kelly Holmes, Alan Shearer and Dame Laura Kenny, the campaign encourages players, coaches, managers, and fans to have difficult conversations that could ultimately save lives. #KinseySchofield #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #KingCharles #PrinceWilliam #RoyalFamily #RoyalNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Crown and Conflict, Kinsey Schofield sits down with former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, Dickie Arbiter, to discuss his new book, On Duty with the Royals: The Inside Story of the Modern Monarchy, and what decades spent behind Palace walls can tell us about the royal crises unfolding today. Dickie weighs in on King Charles’s latest clarification that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain non-working members of the Royal Family, the Sussexes’ frustration over how the announcement was handled, and why Buckingham Palace would have little reason to consult the couple over an arrangement established in 2020. He also addresses Team Sussex making their private exchanges with the Palace public, Harry’s accusations of royal briefing and leaking, and whether reconciliation with his father is possible when trust and confidentiality remain major concerns. The conversation also examines Queen Elizabeth II’s absolute rejection of Harry and Meghan’s proposed “half-in, half-out” arrangement, why commercial independence and representing the Crown were considered incompatible, and whether Harry ultimately sacrificed the life he wanted to preserve his marriage. Drawing on his first-hand experience during the breakdown of Charles and Diana’s marriage, Dickie challenges the popular narrative that Charles orchestrated a coordinated media campaign against Diana and reveals how the future King responded when those around him wanted to fight back. Kinsey and Dickie also look ahead to the future of the monarchy under Prince William, Princess Catherine’s role as a stabilizing force, the lessons William learned from his parents’ turbulent marriage, and why his vision for a genuinely slimmed-down monarchy could look very different from his father’s reign. Order On Duty with the Royals: The Inside Story of the Modern Monarchy by Dickie Arbiter wherever you buy your favorite books today. #KinseySchofield #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #KingCharles #PrinceWilliam #RoyalFamily #RoyalNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices