Calorougu Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intriguga. I'm your host, Mark Francis. The Prince and Princess of Wales faced an unexpected travel hiccup as they made their way to Wales ahead of St. David's Day, with their journey disrupted by severe weather. Arriving by train, the couple words are laid by around an hour due to flooding a result of the recent storms that have battered the region. Despite the setback, William and Kate arrived in Pontypridd, where
they received a warm welcome from the local community. My apologies of them saying that town name incorrectly. Their visits saw them engaging with residents affected by the severe flooding caused by Storm Bert and Storm Durah, which hit within the span of two weeks late last year. At the Pontyprid Market, the couple were greeted by cheers before trying their hand at making traditional Welsh cakes under the guidance of Teresa Connor, owner of the long established Welsh cake shop.
As they rolled out the dough, William joked, you'll have to sell these for half price. Their engagements also included a visit to the market's Fountain Cafe, where they spoke with business owners about the impact of the floods, before heading to the Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland to learn how volunteers have worked to restore the site in
the storm's aftermath. Their visit comes just days before Saint David's Day, the national celebration of Wales's patron Saint Kensington Palace was compelled to make a swift correction to a social media post regarding the Prince of Wales meeting with England's new men's football manager Thomas Tuckle. My apologist, I'm
saying that wrong. Prince William, in his capacity as President of the Football Association, welcomed mister Tuckle to Windsor Castle to discuss his vision for the national team on Tuesday evening. Kensington Palace initially posted an image to the Prince shaking hands with mister Tuckle, captioned great to meet new at England manager Thomas took off for the first time today and hear about plans for the team. However, the post was quickly deleted and re uploaded with a small but
significant amendment changing England manager to England men's manager. The correction reflects the distinction between Tuckle's role and that of Serena Wiegman, who manages England's women's team. While a minor oversight, the adjustment underscores the growing emphasis on recognizing both the men's and women's teams equally within the national sporting landscape.
The King and Queen brought a touch of royal charm and a good deal of laughter to an Indian restaurant in London as they tried their hands at serving curry ahead of Ramadan. During their visit to Darjilling Express, a female run eatery on Carnaby Street, the Queen wasted no time in getting stuck into the task, enthusiastically leadling steaming barugyi into cardboard boxes. Shall I have a tray, she asked, wielding a large spoon to a just dig right into
the bottom. Checking her portions, she added with a chuckle, they might still be a bit hungry after my portion. While Camilla took the lead, the King momentarily wandered off to chat with guests, prompting the Queen to call him back to duty. Spotting her husband missus in action, she waved her box and coughed loudly to get his attention. We're waiting, she teased, before Martunov to find him herself.
When Charles finally joined her behind the counter, he appeared eager to contribute, inspecting the meal and asking is a chicken and proper buzzmati rice? As he took over serving, he praised his efforts, saying fantastic look at that, But when he tried to pass the task back to Camilla, she playfully refused, I've done mine. The King was particularly pleased to hear that some of the curry would be
sent to Buckingham Palace for him to try later. The royal couple also helped pack dates into paper bags, which will be distributed for Ifta, the fast breaking evening meal during Ramadan. As they worked at speed, the restaurant's founder, as mc kahn, was impressed. I never realized this was such a speedy couple, she remarked. The King, ever quick witted, responded with a grin we don't waste time. Paid by results.
A US judge's ruled that certain details from Prince Harry's visa application will remain sealed, despite ongoing legal efforts to scrutinize his immigration records. While US authorities have agreed to release information from three documents linked to the case, the judge determined that one particular document contains data too sensitive
to be made public. This ruling marks a notable development in the legal battle spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation over whether the Duke of Sussex fully disclosed his past drug use when applying for his US visa. Megan Markel's talent agency, William Morris Endeavor, has denied recent claims that it has severed ties with the Duchess of Sussex, following months of
speculation about her status with the firm. The high profile agency, which represents Hollywood heavyweights such as Ben Afflecken Christian Bale, signed Megan and her Archwall production label in twenty twenty three to assist with film and television projects, brand partnerships and broader business development. According to The Daily Mail, wme has confirmed that his remains in partnership with Megan and Archwall, despite reports suggesting she had been let go due to
being too demanding and challenging to work with. Rumors of a rift between Megan and the agency gained traction last September, when WM hosted an exclusive Emmy Awards after party at the Waldorf a historian. The event, held just days after the Hollywood reporter dubbed Meghan Duchess Difficult, saw no sign of the Duchess or Prince Harry, leading to questions about
their standing with the agency. A senior Hollywood publicist at the time pointed to the fact that WME did not intervene to prevent the THHR article from running, a move that would typically be expected of an agency protecting its high profile clients. WME, normally, you would think would have been threatening and denying access to other stars. Was this done here, they questioned. The speculation surrounding Meghan's relationship with WME comes as she prepares to launch her new Netflix
project on March fourth. While industry murmurs continue, WME has now made its stance clear. Meghan and Archwall remain firmly on their books. Palace Intrigue will be rare back. The King has had a fun week, rounding off one day of engagements in Staffordshire with a well earned pint stepping behind the bar at Tower Brewery and Burton upon Trent with a quip about being exactly where he should be.
The King pulled a pint of gone for a Burton and raised a glass with brewery owner John Mills, sampling a supercharged spirit of Burton Ale boasting an impressive forty one percent proof. Earlier in the day, the King visited JCB's headquarters to mark the company's eightieth anniversary. During the baccho loader assembly line, he observed the construction process before
personally lending a hand. He met with employees, apprentices, and their families, including the Boot family, whose ties to JCB date back to nineteen forty nine, and one hundred year old Ken Harrison, one of the original team members who helped build JCB's first backo loaders in nineteen fifty three. The King humorously inquired whether Harrison had received his one hundred birthday message, remarking I'm so glad the system works.
GCB chairman Lord Bamford expressed the company's delight at the royal visit, stating it is a real honor for us all that the King has visited JCB to help a celebrate a he is in business. It was also a great pleasure to show the King the progress we are making with hydrogen powered machines Today was an occasion that will live long in the memories of everyone who was present. The company, which employs around seventy five hundred people in the UK, recently received a royal warrant from the King
for its manufacturing of agricultural and construction equipment. Following his time at JCB, the King headed to Tower A Brewery, a relatively young establishment in Burton upon Trent, a town renowned as the capital of brewing. In addition to pulling pines and sampling ales, he opened the brewery's steam hatch,
a gravity fed system integral to the brewing process. Before departing, the King was presented with a selection of historically significant ales, including a nineteen o two kings Ale, originally brewed to commemorate King Edward the Seventh's visit to Bass Brewers and Bottles of India pale Ale, a beer deeply intertwined with
Burton upon Trent's brewing legacy. It was, by all accounts a fitting way for the Monarch to end a day celebrating British craftsmanship, both industrial and liquid, and they have it in reflected email us and addresses the palasintric at Gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice and leave us a reviewer five stars if you're enjoying the show and don't forget. We have a new show out on Callaogushark Media called
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