“INFURIATING!” Harry & Meghan Make First Public Appearance In UK + William & Kate Rival Royal Court?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made their first joint public appearance in the UK since returning from California, reigniting questions about their relationship with the Royal Family and whether the Sussexes are attempting to establish a rival royal court.

In this episode, the panel discuss the couple’s latest public appearances, their reported plans to return for Christmas, and the growing tension between the Sussexes and the working royals. Are Harry and Meghan blurring the lines between private citizens and public figures, and how will King Charles and Prince William respond?

Meanwhile, King Charles has reportedly paid £1.5 million towards the costs of repairs at Royal Lodge following his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s departure. With renewed scrutiny over Andrew’s finances, his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the wider issue of royal funding, we ask whether the King is doing enough to protect the monarchy’s reputation.

We also look ahead to the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, as King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William prepare to pay tribute to the 144 people who lost their lives in one of Britain’s darkest tragedies, and reflect on the late Queen Elizabeth II’s enduring connection to the community.

Plus, we discuss the latest royal headlines, including William’s public engagements, Catherine and Princess Charlotte’s reported London Underground journey, and your comments on last week’s show.

Hosts Jo Elvin, Katie Nicholl and Grant Harrold are joined by Royal Editor of news.com.au Brontë Coy and Royal Editor of the Daily Mirror, Russell Myers to discuss.

00:52 Introduction

01:37 Brontë Coy and Russell Myers join the show

02:00 Harry and Meghan visit Nottingham as the King and Queen visit Wales

16:27 Meghan meets Malala as Kate and Charlotte ride the tube and William plays cricket in the street

22:30 The King’s wells wishes to the Pope following cancer diagnosis

23:00 Queen Camilla’s documentary and the royal couple’s reading habits