About this episode
Prince William’s carefully managed public image is taking a hit after a veteran royal photographer reportedly described the future king in blunt terms — including calling him the “c-word.” According to reporting picked up by columnist Daniela Elser, photographers swapping stories while waiting outside the Wales family’s Norfolk home claimed William can have a notoriously short fuse behind the scenes. One photographer allegedly said the prince regularly tells him to “f--- off,” painting a stark contrast to William’s polished public persona.We also look at the online sniping over Princess Catherine’s latest Commonwealth Day outfit, criticism that her wardrobe is becoming “predictable,” the approval of a major 2,500-home Duchy of Cornwall housing development tied to William, and a surprising claim that palace aides once explored making Prince Harry the governor-general of Canada during the negotiations over his royal exit.Plus: Meghan Markle’s pricey Sydney retreat sparks backlash online as critics question the cost of the duchess’s “ultimate girls’ weekend.”Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Royal Books:William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana