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Podcast: Palace Intrigue : Meghan and Harry's Australia trip, King Charles visits USA - Royal Family gossip
Episode: Kate and William’s Velvet “Date Night” Stuns as Meghan’s Trailer Sparks Thunder-Stealing Row
Description: Meghan Markle faced fresh criticism after releasing the trailer for her Netflix Christmas special at the exact moment the Prince and Princess of Wales were on the red carpet at the Royal Variety Performance. Commentators accused Meghan of trying to “steal Catherine’s thunder,” noting a pattern of Sussex announcements landing during high-profile royal moments. Meanwhile, William and Kate turned the Royal Variety Performance into what one expert called a “private date night,” marking the Princess’s radiant return following cancer treatment. With velvet looks, £1.6 million earrings, flirty glances, and Paddington banter, the Waleses delivered a masterclass in royal star power—prompti...