The Lighter Side of the Crown: Gloves, Gowns, and Green Helicopters
Podcast: Palace Intrigue : Meghan and Harry's Australia trip, King Charles visits USA - Royal Family gossipPublished On: Sat Jan 10 2026
Description: A Windsor Castle video sparks online outrage when staff handle a rare book without gloves, and the Royal Collection Trust has to explain why bare, clean hands are actually best practice. Plus, the real-world cost of dressing like a senior royal, new numbers on the royal helicopter fleet and sustainable fuel claims, and a few lighter royal-adjacent items to close out the week.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
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