Calarogu Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace intrig Gay, I'm your host, Mark Francis, a source told in Style magazine that William and Kate are already making plans for their reign. According to The Insider, the last thing Kate and William want to do is put a case forward
for Charles to abdicate. They want him to go on as long as he physically wants to, but still there is that horrible reality of the fact he's not getting any younger, and his condition means that the time to step up will be sooner rather than later in the
years ahead. The Daily Beast went one further with the headline Prince William and Kate plot Christmas coup on King Charles pur The Beast William and Kate who expected to host a rival Christmas party at Annmer Hall, their home on the Sandringham estate, with Kate's parents Mike and Carroll Middleton joining them. The gathering is expected to be a laid back fair, striking a different note from the usual
royal holiday stale. According to friends of the royals, extended family members like Prince Andrew and his family, including Sarah Ferguson, are watching King Charles's health over the coming months before deciding on their holiday plans. It will be a quieter Christmas than last year, but the question is how quiet. A friend of Andrews said, usually everyone would know what bits they are invited to by now this year is
just wait and see. Though King Charles has anticipated to make a brief appearance, the traditional Boxing Day pheasant and partridge shoot will proceed, with William likely stepping into lead. As usual. The family's Christmas walk to church will also take place. Beyond the formalities, William and Kate are reportedly
working to reframe the Royal Christmas tradition. According to one insider, the couple wants to add a middle class favor, focusing on eating chocolate, movie marathons, and generally sliding off the couch. A former courtier shared that William and Kate might even take to social media to showcase family moments, saying a little social media of the family eating chocolate and watching TV would be a very effective way of showing how normal Christmas is at and Ma Hall compared to what
we hear about at Sandringham. One ritual is said to be high on Kate's list to change is the Christmas Eve gift exchange, a German custom dating back to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. While the tradition will likely remain for now, William and Kate are expected to keep their children's presents for Christmas Day. A friend confirmed Kate has always found the presence on Christmas Eve thing weird. It is definitely going to be gotten rid of when they
are officially running things. The Middleton family's presence could also add warmth to the festivities. William is said to be enthusiastic about embracing Kate's much more normal conception of Christmas. Set of friend, It's always been a slightly covert rival Christmas party at their house, but it's going to be much more obvious this year. If they post pictures, it'll
be an official coup attempt. A former communication executive for the couple remarked William and Kate had made an incredibly successful brand out of being normal and boring, but the crazy Royal customs at Christmas threaten all that. It's not surprising they want to change the narrative as they prepare to take the throne themselves. On his tour of Samoa, Charles found himself visibly grimacing as he witnessed the intricate and traditional Samoan tattoo process known as tattoo being etched
onto a local woman's skin. A king who's exploring regional culture alongside Queen Camilla, looked on with a mix of fascination and empathy as John Lemizio, a master tattooist, introduced him to his family of artisans at Samoa's cultural village in a p year. Curious about the ordeal, Charles asked, is it painful? John responded with a chuckle, It's very, very painful, very painful. As the King pressed further, wondering does the pain last very long, John replied with a
touch of humor, it's a lifetime of pain. When Charles, clearly sympathetic, asked if a drink might help, John affirm the resilience of the tradition, Nope, no medicine. The exchange revealed both the King's genue an interest and the deep cultural significance of this Samoan art form, where each tattoo bears a legacy of endurance and heritage. Charles has big plans for Bowmorl Estate, aiming to transform a part of Queen Elizabeth Seconds cherished retreat into an exclusive wedding venue.
Under the new proposal submitted to Aberdeenshire Council, the Queen's building, the up Bowmoral Castle, could soon host weddings, dinners and events, bringing a modern twist to a police steeped in royal history. The sprawling fifty thousand acre estate has long been more than a stately home. In addition to the castle itself, it encompasses vast grouse moors, ancient forests and fertile farmland.
Scotland's flexible regulations mean that a wedding venue doesn't require a formal license, making it simpler for the public to say I do that this iconic spot where music will reportedly be kept to a low level to ensue a piece on the grounds. Although Charles and Camilla now favor the nearby Burkhall Estate formerly the Queen Mother's residence, bal Moral continues as family haven. Originally bought by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria in eighteen fifty two, Balmoral Castle has
stood as a beloved royal residence for generations. If approved, this newest venture would let the public experience a piece of the royal heritage in their own special Day. An update on Diddy and the Royals, Shawn Ditty Coombs extended invitations to Prince William and Prince Harry on ten separate occasions,
offering to cover their travel, accommodation and security. According to his former publicist Rob Shooter, from two thousand and two to two thousand and four, Shooter observed that Diddy was obsessed with the British Royals, likening himself to royalty and wanting the two princes to be part of his social circle. However, despite the repeated invites, William and Harry consistently declined, never
becoming part of Diddy's world. The only public interaction between Diddy and the princes was during the concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium in two thousand and seven, held in honour of their late mother. Did He performed at the event, but beyond that, no closer relationship materialized between the rapper and the royal brothers. Tell us intrig to a rap back,
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to subscribe and dive into ad free content today. Queen Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowls, recently revealed by his mum, isn't in the family's WhatsApp group, and the reason is as practical as it is nostalgic. According to Tom, the Queen sticks to her trusty old Nokia phone, a choice rooted in security considerations, meaning she's left out of the family chats that otherwise keeps Tom, his sister Laura Lobson, their children connected. Tom admits that keeping up with Camilla's
schedule can be a challenge. Often he calls his mum only to hear no answer, only to later find her on TV attending one of the many engagements with King Charles. In an interview with Woman and Home, the forty nine year old food critic shared that despite being in her seventies, the Queen has up to thirty engagements in a single day, and her packed schedule is nothing new. She always worked quite hard, he explained. I read my mother and she doesn't answer. I look on the television and think, ah,
she's in Jersey. When asked about family dynamics post Camilla's rise to queen, Tom said not much has changed. Family has always come first for her, and her grandchildren have adjusted seamlessly, even affectionately calling the King Upper. As for his own career, Tom recently combined his culinary expertise with his royal connections in his new book Cooking and the Crown, which deals into the dishes enjoyed by the Royals, including
his mother and stepfather. In his book The Good, the Bad and the Rugby Unleashed, Mike Tyndall gives a glimpse into the more grounded, informal side of royal family life, especially when they would gather in Scotland. Despite acknowledging a lot of drama surrounding the royal family, he insists that at heart they are just a close knit family. He points to a photo of his daughter Mia with the late Prince Philip, taken during one of these family getaways
in Scotland. Describing the scene, he writes, is a great picture of my daughter Mia sitting with the Duke of Edinburgh. The captures exactly what those afternoons were like, members of a very close family who loved each other dearly, spending precious time together. Mike reflects on how family meals, particularly in Scotland, were notably relaxed. Lunches were also relaxed, especially up in Scotland, where lunch would often be heading out into the open space of the Scottishighlands for a picnic.
I'm sometimes asked if the Queen did informality like normal people, and the answer to that is yes. Her life wasn't like an episode of Dalton Abbey. Zara and I would often watch the racing with her on TV as I'm sure lots of people reading this have done with their grands and they have it like to email us her addresses The Palace intrig at gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple or the apple of your choice and leave us A reviewer starts when you're joining the show. O,
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