The Royalist

They have glittering palaces, unreal fortunes, medieval crowns, and weird traditions. But what really makes the British royal family tick? Hidden secrets, unreal scandals, bitter feuds, wild rivalries, fantastic fashion… and, of course, corgis. Now Tom Sykes, the royal correspondent whose fearless reporting has delivered scoop after scoop on the Windsors is cracking open all the family’s secrets in an unmissable podcast: The Royalist. Nothing is off limits as Tom and his best-connected experts spill every drop of royal tea. From paranoid princes and disgraced dukes to haunted palaces and diva designers, this is insight into the royals people used to lose their heads to get. Make a royal appointment to join Tom in the throne room for The Royalist, every Wednesday.

The Royalist is a society podcast hosted by The Daily Beast, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #25

  Harry and Meghan's Secret New Project Exposed

  Sep 1, 202654 minS1

  What are Harry and Meghan filming? A new rumor swirling around their possible return to the UK suggests the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have a secret new project in the works. Tom Sykes and Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) investigate what sources are saying about Meghan’s potential film plans and reports of another documentary, while Plum Sykes shares the latest Cotswolds gossip about where Harry and Meghan could live, where Archie and Lilibet might go to school, and what their next move could mean for the royal family. Follow Tom Sykes on Substack: https://theroyalist.substack.com/ Follow Paula Froelich on Substack: https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/ and on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/@UCwTpOeo2LHGrPT4CUn_zmUw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #24

  Why Meghan Won’t Really Move To Hated UK

  Aug 25, 202656 minS1

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to the United Kingdom—but is this really a royal reunion, or the beginning of a much bigger split? On this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack the Sussexes’ return, Meghan’s rumored acting comeback, and what Harry’s move back to Britain could mean for their marriage and relationship with the Royal Family. They also discuss Harry’s departure from African Parks, the controversy surrounding the charity, Prince William’s increasingly difficult position, and whether Harry could eventually be welcomed back into the royal fold. Plus, Tom delivers a fiery Royal Roast of King Charles III over his handling of Harry and Meghan’s return, royal security, and the lack of clarity from Buckingham Palace. Is Harry really coming home for good—and could Meghan be staying behind? Follow Tom Sykes on Substack: https://theroyalist.substack.com/ Follow Paula Froelich on Substack: https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/ and on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/@UCwTpOeo2LHGrPT4CUn_zmUw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #23

  How Harry Is Plotting His New Royal Future

  Aug 18, 202644 minS1

  On this week’s episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) to unpack Prince Harry’s latest push to spend more time in the UK, his claims that he wants less “courtroom drama,” and what his renewed relationship with King Charles could mean for the future of the Sussexes—and the monarchy. They also examine David Foster’s defense of Harry and Meghan after their viral red-carpet moment, the growing divide between Charles and Prince William over reconciliation, the stakes for the Invictus Games, and why the King’s approach to Harry could be creating an even bigger royal mess. Plus, Tom goes inside Eton College as this week’s Royal Insider, sharing what Prince George can expect when he starts at the prestigious school—including its bizarre traditions, strict dress code, old-money culture, and what really happens on a new boy’s first night. Follow Tom Sykes on Substack: https://theroyalist.substack.com/ Follow Paula Froelich on Substack: https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/ and on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/@UCwTpOeo2LHGrPT4CUn_zmUw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #22

  Why This Royal Blunder Will Haunt William: Author

  Aug 11, 202647 minS1

  Is King Charles making the same mistake with Prince Harry that Queen Elizabeth II made with Prince Andrew? On this episode of The Royalist, Tom Sykes is joined by Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) and legendary royal journalist Robert Jobson to unpack the latest royal drama, from Princess Eugenie’s new baby and Prince Andrew’s place in the line of succession to Meghan Markle’s controversial 45th birthday celebrations and her increasingly complicated relationship with the public. Robert Jobson also weighs in on whether King Charles could financially bail out Prince Harry over his legal battle with the Daily Mail, whether Harry’s return to the royal fold could create problems for Prince William, and the growing concerns over Charles putting family ahead of the monarchy. Plus, the latest on Meghan, Harry, the Royal Family, and the future of the British monarchy. Follow Tom Sykes on Substack: https://theroyalist.substack.com/ Follow Paula Froelich on Substack: https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/ and on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/@UCwTpOeo2LHGrPT4CUn_zmUw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #21

  This Is Why King Charles Is Now at Harry’s Mercy

  Aug 4, 202653 minS1

  Did Prince Harry just make his boldest bid yet for a royal reconciliation? Tom Sykes and Paula Froelich (@paulafroelich, https://thescoopwithpaulafroelich.substack.com/) break down Harry's reported push for King Charles to appear alongside him at the Invictus Games—and why they believe the move could be more about money, security, and public image than family healing. Then, bestselling royal author Valentine Low joins the show for an exclusive look at the retirement of Sir Clive Alderton, the King's powerful private secretary, revealing how the monarchy's most influential courtier shaped King Charles' reign, why he became one of Harry's biggest targets, and what his departure could mean for the future of the Royal Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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