The Royal Property Controversy: Watchdog Lifts the Lid on Andrew’s "Secret Sublets" and Palace Rent Deals

June 5 · 38 min

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A major royal story has dropped this week as a new National Audit Office report shines a spotlight on royal properties, Prince Andrew's financial arrangements and questions surrounding accommodation provided to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
In this episode, we break down the biggest revelations, discuss what they could mean for the monarchy, and explore why the debate around royal finances is far from over.
We also look at Prince William's latest engagements, Princess Catherine's emotional visit to The Christie cancer centre, Queen Camilla's heartwarming charity event, new photos released for Princess Lilibet's birthday, and everything you need to know ahead of Peter Phillips' wedding.
Topics covered:

Prince Andrew and Royal Lodge
Princess Beatrice & Princess Eugenie
King Charles and royal finances
Prince William in Peckham
Princess Catherine's emotional cancer-centre visit
Queen Camilla charity engagement
Princess Lilibet birthday photos
Peter Phillips wedding preview

00:00 Royal bombshell: National Audit Office report released
01:25 Prince Andrew and Royal Lodge revelations
02:20 Beatrice and Eugenie's living arrangements explained
04:16 Why the property valuations are causing concern
05:38 The wider issue of royal privilege and optics
08:32 William and Kate's property costs revealed
10:29 Questions surrounding Prince and Princess Michael of Kent
13:07 Edward and Sophie in Portugal
14:36 Prince William's visit to Peckham
17:24 Diana Awards and William's candid conversation
20:43 Queen Camilla's emotional charity engagement
23:31 King Charles, Princess Kate and Cancer Research UK
27:32 Princess Kate's moving visit to The Christie
31:04 New photos released for Princess Lilibet's birthday
33:06 Peter Phillips' royal wedding preview
37:10 What to expect from the wedding celebrations
40:34 Looking ahead to the wedding coverage

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