Andrew Returns for Baby Athena as Meghan Markle Gets More Side-Eye
Andrew Returns for Baby Athena as Meghan Markle Gets More Side-Eye  
Podcast: Palace Intrigue : Meghan and Harry's Australia trip, King Charles visits USA - Royal Family gossip
Published On: Sat Dec 13 2025
Description: Prince Andrew makes a rare public appearance for granddaughter Athena’s christening at Saint James’s Palace, arriving discreetly and separately from Sarah Ferguson, with Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank and even James Blunt among the guests. Meanwhile, Archewell attaches itself to Cookie Queens, a Girl Scouts documentary heading to Sundance 2026, as Meghan’s former Girl Scout ties are highlighted in the announcement. The weekend’s Sussex chatter continues with fresh commentary on Meghan and Thomas Markle, plus a new style-world datapoint: British Vogue’s first “50 Best Dressed” list crowns Catherine as an “Eternal Influencer” while Meghan is left off entirely. Also: Prince William surprises the Welsh Guards at a Christmas gathering, and new details emerge about security upgrades and guest arrangements at Forest Lodge.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.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana