The monarchy that King Charles the Third serves today is very different from the monarchy that lost America in 1776. This episode traces how the lessons of the American Revolution shaped the Crown’s…
Not every American joined the Revolution. Hundreds of thousands remained loyal to King George the Third. From William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin, to royal governors, merchants and ordinary…
The Declaration of Independence was approved in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Weeks later, the news finally crossed the Atlantic. How did King George the Third react? What did London’s newspapers…
The Declaration of Independence portrayed King George the Third as a tyrant. But was he? This episode looks at the real king behind the revolutionary rhetoric, the constitutional limits on royal…
As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Palace Intrigue begins a special series examining the American Revolution through the eyes of the British…
The series builds to a defining moment as King Charles III delivers a masterclass in diplomacy during his pivotal United States visit. From a historic address to Congress to moments of quiet…
After years of scandal over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Charles makes the brutal decision to strip his younger brother Andrew of all remaining titles. Andrew is no longer a prince—he's now…
The Queen dies at Balmoral at age 96. Charles, at 73, finally becomes King after the longest wait in British history. The transition is smooth, but Charles knows he has limited time. His coronation in…
Harry and Meghan announce they're stepping back from royal duties. Charles tries to negotiate, but Harry is resolute. The Oprah interview airs in March 2021, with Harry revealing that Charles stopped…
Charles begins the slow, painful process of rehabilitating Camilla's image. The woman blamed for destroying Diana must somehow become acceptable to the British public. Carefully staged public…
