Off With Their Headlines

We sat down with Russell J. Myers (royal editor of the Daily Mirror) this week for a chat about his new book, WILLIAM AND CATHERINE - The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story. He shares his insights into Will and Kate’s partnership, their vision for the British Monarchy, and their frustrations over recent family scandals - all of which informed Russell in writing their first joint biography in over a decade.And because it’s us, we also picked his brain about the Royal Rota, asked about how one goes about sourcing for a royal book, and tested his “Real Housewives” meme comprehension!WILLIAM AND CATHERINE is out this Thursday, Feb. 26th, in the U.K. and on Tuesday, March 10th, in the U.S.______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is the day that Friday News Dumps were made for.That's right, we are talking about the dump...ster fire that was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 66th birthday, which started bright and early with a visit from...the police.In this episode we talk through what happened on Friday, Feb. 19th, the front pages of British papers today, some wild articles/analysis, other royal engagements that still happened yesterday, and more.-----New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How far will the royals go (literally or figuratively) to distance themselves from the former Prince Andrew?This week on Off With Their Headlines, we’re unpacking the choreography of royal distance, from Princess Kate and Queen Camilla’s carefully chosen UK engagements to Sarah Ferguson in Qatar and William in Saudi Arabia.We also break down the royal Valentine’s Day headline battle, a truly unserious narrative about Kate’s “new favorite color” (and what it supposedly symbolizes), our 2026 astrology predictions, and last week’s eyebrow-raising court appearance (and fashion) from Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an early Valentine's Day treat and in lieu of our Friday News Dump we are releasing a longer than usual episode featuring our conversation with authors of the new fiction book, "Royal Spin", Omid Scobie and Robin Benway. We talk about what from Omid's time as a royal reporter went into the book, what it's like to co-author a book, and how much smut is enough smut?It's a great convo and a fantastic book."Royal Spin" is out now wherever books are sold!Note: We will have more about Andrew and Epstein updates as well as Prince William's trip to Saudi Arabia. Stay tuned for more.New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined this week by guest host Ann Foster, host of the Vulgar History Podcast and author of the new book Rebel of the Regency: The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain's Queen Without a Crown. Get the book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/rebel-of-the-regency-ann-foster and Listen to Vulgar History wherever you get your podcasts! https://pod.link/1489560920 Ann tells us about the fabulous Caroline of Brunswick, all the modern royal parallels she included (or couldn’t include, for legal reasons) in her book, and why a good scandal is actually an age-old royal tradition. We also fill her in on the latest revelations related to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the royal family’s public statements about their problem relative, and the public fascination with Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice in the context of their parents’ misdeeds. ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slightly longer episode than usual this Friday, but there is just too much going on. NGL, it's heavy, but there are cocks--of the chicken variety--and a bulging scandal out of the Winter Olympics to enjoy. The Epstein news is tough, we did our best.Timestamps:00:00 Housekeeping / youtube question3:00 Andrew developments with Epstein files and his move from Royal Lodge, King Charles "heckled"9:41 - King Charles and his chicks (erm, hens)17:00 Princess Mette-Marit's 'apology' statement from the Norwegian Royal Family 21:50 Duke of Marlborough court case update and more backsground info29:23 Olympic Winter Games SandalNew episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, there’s one topic dominating the royal news cycle: newly released files from the US Dept. of Justice that implicate royals with Jeffrey Epstein. Among the mentions are new revelations about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson’s connections to the disgraced financier, as well as illuminating details which suggest that his relationship with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was…more intimate than previously understood.Content Warning: discussion of sexual violence and harm of minors.We also discuss the wild new/old spin on Prince William’s upcoming diplomatic trip, and a possible spanner in the works for Andrew’s new royal home. ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Note: We do not discuss the latest Epstein drop in this episode. We plan on doing more research and collecting our thoughts before a discussion on Tuesday)On today's episode: Should the Royals go to the U.S. this year?, "breaking news" from Kensington Palace about Catherine, The Princess of Wales, an unbelievable reddit thread, plus, Kim Kardashian resurrects the Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex photo "issue" from Kris Jenner's 70th Birthday Bash (will this story ever end).Timestamps00:00 - 4:45 Intro/Housekeeping-Programming Note - We started a book club. Check out our new "Royal Archivists" Tier and vote on the poll for what our first read of 2026 should be.4:45 - Should the Royals go to the U.S. this year? 9:10 - Exciting news from Kensington Palace about Kate14:43 Conspiracy Theories 22:01 A new twist (?) in the deleted Harry & Meghan photos from Kris Jenner's Bday PartyAs mentioned at the top of the show, we are donating a portion of our ad revenue this month to the Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund. Learn more here.New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re joined by historian Dr. Brooke Newman, author of the new book THE CROWN’S SILENCE: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery. The book traces the British monarchy’s long, deliberate entanglement with slavery in the Americas, and Dr. Newman walks us through what the historical record demonstrates: royal investments and strategic silence helped build and sustain a transatlantic slave system for centuries. Until now, that history has been carefully obscured by comforting national myths. But with newly unearthed historical documentation, how much longer can the monarchy put off reckoning with the legacy of a harmful system it actively created? Dr. Newman brings a rare combination of rigor, clarity, and generosity to this often-obscured subject. You won’t want to miss THE CROWN’S SILENCE, available now wherever you buy books! https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-crowns-silence-brooke-n-newman?variant=43822878130210 ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content and more: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just in time for the dump of snow (and freezing temps) across a lot of the United States, we are here with the Friday news dump and our hottest takes.We talk Prince Harry's testimony and the phone-hacking trial, Catherine, Princess of Wales's fashion collab for one, Prince William's global statesman trip to Saudi Arabia next month, and the reaction to "With Love, Meghan" streaming numbers and who gets to decide if it was a bomb.Stay warm and stay tuned for our Royal Equerry bonus episode that drops this weekend on our Patreon for the $5 tier and up! If you would like some, ah hem, visual aides, upgrade to the $10 and up tier.TY to our Patreon Press Secretaries Nikki, Jessica, and Molly and our Crown Jewel, Sir Chrrrirssttoooophhherrrrr! ______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re looking at what happens when family loyalty fractures in public, starting with reports that Princess Eugenie has distanced herself from Prince Andrew. Then there’s Brooklyn Beckham’s latest statements about being estranged from his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. We also unpack Prince Harry’s ongoing court case against the publishers of the Daily Mail for unlawful information gathering, and examine how Trump’s renewed threats around Greenland expose the limits of royal “soft power” and ceremonial diplomacy. Plus, a look at the impact late fashion legend Valentino Garavani had on modern royal style!______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the news hasn't been silly in most parts of the world, in the world of royal reporting...it's been fairly silly.We kick things off with Kensington Palace's "big announcement" about the Prince and Princess of Wales and the "hidden not-so subtle" nod in Kate's pantsuit. Then we move out with Randy Andy, who is reportedly getting refurbished digs as a consequence for things he has continued to deny.Finally, Meredith catches Amanda up with the latest on Prince Harry's case against the publishers of The Daily Mail and why this has been a m e s s y pretrial.Thank you to our Patreon press secretaries, Molly, Nikki, and Jessica, and our Crown Jewel.....Sir Chrrrrissstopher of the Order of the Garter of the Baby's breath, yadda yadda yadda. We love ya all.New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re looking ahead to royal tours slated for 2026, unpacking the news that William and Kate have hired a “crisis comms” professional for what KP insists is a non-crisis role (sure Jan!), and taking a fashion detour with Golden Globes 2026 looks we think would actually work for royal women.We also check in on everyone’s favorite radon-laden prison, HMP Dartmoor, which is still paying millions to the Duchy of Cornwall, and break down a truly wild headline attempting to spin Meghan’s high sales numbers as a negative.______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a busy week back to working royal duties and there was plenty of news to cover. We celebrate Kate's 44th birthday, discuss her first surprise royal engagement with Prince William, follow back up on The Times UK profile that allegedly upset King Charles and Camilla, before moving on to 2 equally insane Meghan, Duchess of Sussex stories, ending with William, Kate, and that chopper video.New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hours worked or impact made? Visibility or substance? This week’s episode is all about how royal labor is defined, sold, and scrutinized…and why the metrics rarely tell the full story.We unpack the news that Prince Harry has almost regained armed protection, revisit the long-running debate over the “hardest working royals” (and what the Court Circular really measures), and break down why claims about William and Kate “highlighting British excellence” in 2026 feel… redundant. Isn’t that…the job?We also look at some tired (yet always amusing!) reporting around Meghan’s brand, and a round of 44th birthday coverage about Kate that reveals *checks notes* …very little.______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a little treat we made the Friday News Dump a little longer this week...also because, there is a lot of news that's newsing!Timestamps:2:32 Andrew related cover pp by the Cabinet Office?7:05 Archewell gets a rebrand amidst staffing changes.21:48 Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway may need a lung transplant.29:50 Sandringham walk about // the Wales children and superfans.36:11 Prince George does a royal engagement with his father.39:10 Field sport controversies on Royal EstatesThank you Patreon Press Secretaries: Molly, Nikki, Lulu, and Jessica! And to our Crown Jewel, Sir Christopher!New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Join Amanda in London - Oct. 2026Join Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets - Dec. 2026______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final episode of 2025, we revisit some of the wildest stories of 2025. Kate's hair trick that left fans stunned? Princess Anne's emotional-support lipstick for William? Meghan's audacious demand to share a b-day with not one, but TWO important royal events? All of that plus, Mr. Of Fact drops by to give us a "normie" view of the big stories of the year (spoiler: they are extremely niche and we love him for it).New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content and more: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last News Dump of 2025! We are talking:-Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's Spokesperson's comments to People mag about the GB News "apology" to her mother, Doria-The charges against the Duke of Marlborough-Our thoughts on the Royal Christmas cards this year-The role of photojournalism re: The Vanity Fair close-up photo controversyJoin Amanda in LondonJoin Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content and more: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube -Meredith and Amanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many royal-adjacent stories, so little real accountability. We’re checking in with one journalist whose apology to Meghan's mum could so easily have been avoided, another who clearly needs a journal for Christmas, an Earl who owes his girlfriend damages after she sued his ex-wife, and some updates from brothers King Charles and Prince Andrew. ______________________________Join Amanda in LondonJoin Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content and more: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's days like today that the Friday News Dump was created. We cover King Charles III's pre-taped video announcement that aired Friday night on Channel 4 during a "Stand Up to Cancer" fundraiser and give our first impressions.Other topics discussed:-Princess Sophie's Epstein Link (and why she shouldn't be put in the same category as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Fergie)-Did Caroline Graham move in with Thomas Markle?-Samantha Markle's X account makes an excellent case for banning AI.One year of OWTH? Time for a GIVEAWAY! One winner will receive a bundle of our royal favorites. To enter: submit a 5 star written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and send it to us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com. Enter by 9:00 am EST on Monday, 12/15/2025. The winner will be chosen and notified via email. Open to US and Canada residents!______________________________Join Amanda in LondonJoin Amanda for German + Czech Christmas Markets______________________________New episodes every Wednesday and Friday! Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content and more: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at offwiththeirheadlines@gmail.com______________________________Find us on socials:Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube x, Meredith and Amanda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.