Charles Switzer
Multi-Media Writer/ReporterCharles Switzer is an entertainment writer and reporter who has written about film, television, popular culture, lifestyle topics, true crime, and historical analysis. His writings have appeared in Taste of Cinema, Looper, TV Overmind, ABQ Journal, and more. As a royal historian and commentator, Charles has written regularly for Royal Central and was published in his university’s academic database for his research project on the United Kingdom’s eight reigning queens throughout history. He enjoys reading and researching about the Tudor period in his free time.
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ROYAL REBELS Sussex Royal Exile in Full Effect: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have 'No Room' for 'Reconciliation' With Monarchy as Trust Shattered
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are now reportedly fully exiled from the Crown, as there is 'no room' for reconciliation.ROYAL REBELS 'Stronger Than Ever': Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'Continue to Impress' One Another as Their Marriage Keeps Growing in 'Adoring Comfort'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly 'continue to impress' one another in their 6.5 year marriage, according to lip reader.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry’s Hefty Tell-All Tab: Duke 'Paying' the Price for 'Spare' as 40th Birthday Nears With Poor Approval Ratings and No Family Contact
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is said to be 'paying' the prince for writing his memoir as new low approval ratings are released near his 40th birthday.FEATURES & SCANDALS York Inheritance Hiccup: Prince Andrew in 'No Position' to Leave Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie the Royal Lodge
There will be no Royal Lodge left in Prince Andrew's will for his children, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.ROYAL REBELS Queen Mother 'Owed' Prince Harry: Duke Set to 'Accept' Roughly $8.5 Million From Late Great-Grandmother's Estate Leaving Prince William 'Disgusted'
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is set to receive a hefty inheritance from his late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's estate, on his 40th birthday.ROYAL REBELS 'Duchess Difficult': Meghan Markle's Staff Left 'in Tears' After Receiving 'Barking Orders' From Ex-Actress
Meghan Markle was accused of leaving her staff 'in tears' after 'barking orders' at them, which has led to her nickname as 'Duchess Difficult.'HEIRS & SPARES 'I'm Very Lucky': Zara Tindall Shares Enduring Advice She Received From Princess Anne That Became 'Staple' of Equestrian's Everyday Routine
Zara Tindall candidly shared advice she once received from her mother, Princess Anne, about the outerwear brand, Musto, which the junior royal is the face of.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Empty Resume: Duke Nears 40 and Wants Success 'Badly' But Is Still Only Known for Invictus Games and 'Memoir Hit Piece'
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly wants to find success 'badly,' but is still only known for his 'salacious' memoir and starting the Invictus Games.HEIRS & SPARES Prince Louis the Jewelry Bandit! Prince William Shares How Mischievous Young Royal Tries to 'Steal' Princess Charlotte's Gems
Prince William told a royal fan that mischievous Prince Louis likes to try and 'steal' sister Princess Charlotte's jewelry!ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle Seeks Royal Mercy: Montecito Duchess 'Deeply Regrets' Monarchy Attacks and Believes Her Tell-All's 'Have Backfired'
Meghan Markle is reportedly 'all in her emotions' over her past attacks on senior British royals, and allegedly 'deeply regrets' her part in it.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle Treats Prince Harry 'Horrendously' as Duke Is 'Pushed Out of the Way' Until Needed
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly treats Prince Harry 'horrendously' and only 'pulls his string' when needed in public.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle's Waiting Fury: If Prince Harry 'Has an Ounce of Brain in His Body' Duke Won't Make Duchess 'Angry' With All Guy's Birthday Trip
Harry, Duke of Sussex, was advised to ensure he doesn't make Meghan Markle 'angry' during his 'guy's day out' birthday trip.HEIRS & SPARES 'Cuddle Bug' Prince Louis' Adorable 'She's Mine' Moment While Grabbing Mom Kate Middleton in New Video Causes Sensation: Watch
Prince Louis continues to charm the world with his new 'she's mine' moment while grabbing mom, Catherine, Princess of Wales, in an acclaimed new video.Latest News Faux 'Fairytale Image': Actor Michael Sheen 'Would Not Want to Have' a Royal Life Despite Playing Scandal-Ridden Prince Andrew in New Miniseries
Acclaimed Welsh actor Michael Sheen played Prince Andrew in a new miniseries, but would never want to live like a British royal.Latest News Kate Middleton Debuts Stunning New Ring as Princess of Wales Shares a Personal Health Triumph in 'Emotional' Video
Kate, Princess of Wales, was seen wearing a new glitzy ring on hand where Princess Diana's engagement ring was previously placed for years.Latest News 'Give My Love to New Zealand': King Charles Expresses Regret for 'Doctor's Orders' Preventing Monarch From Touring Beloved Kiwi Nation
King Charles III will not be able to tour New Zealand along with Australia this fall due to 'doctor's orders' concerning his cancer battle.FEATURES & SCANDALS Royal House of 'Woke': King Charles III's Monarchy Accused of 'Prioritizing Political Correctness' During Aussie 'Walkabout' Controversy
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will tour Australia in October 2024, and controversy has erupted over the use of the 'old royal word walkabout' during trip.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Party That Wasn't: Duke Once 'Called Off Huge Birthday Bash at Last Minute Due to Kate Middleton' Before Meghan Markle Made Royal Debut
Prince Harry reportedly once called off a grand, 'landmark' birthday bash to help his sick sister-in-law, Kate, then-Duchess of Cambridge.Latest News Royal Health Scare Down Under: King Charles to Plan 'Rests' Between Engagements During Australia Tour Due to Cancer Battle
King Charles III's first tour of Australia as its people's monarch in October will 'be nothing like Queen Elizabeth's' similar 1954 tour, due to His Majesty's ongoing illness.Latest News Prince William's Romantic Vow: Future King Took His 'Time Getting Engaged' to Kate Middleton to Ensure the Union Lasted 'Forever'
Prince William reportedly took his 'time getting engaged' to then-Kate Middleton, as he wanted to ensure their union 'would last forever.'Latest News Palace Rule Breakers: Prince William and Kate Middleton 'Make Their Own Rules' With Princess of Wales' 'Personal' New Video
Kate, Princess of Wales' new, 'cinematic' and 'intimate' video reveal that she was cancer-free, exposed a 'new side' of the future queen and Prince William.FEATURES & SCANDALS Running 'Scared': Journalist Emily Maitlis Admits to Being Royally Jolted After Prince Andrew's Resignation From Role After 2019 Interview
Journalist Emily Maitlis recounted how she felt after the seismic fallout from her interview with now-disgraced Prince Andrew in late 2019.FEATURES & SCANDALS Testing a King's 'Patience': Charles III 'Wants the Matter Solved' When It Comes to Booting Prince Andrew From the Royal Lodge
King Charles III is starting to lose 'patience' when it comes to the 'residential quagmire' of Prince Andrew refusing to leave 'rotting' Royal Lodge.ROYAL REBELS Ring Ring… No King! Prince Harry Gets the Royal Brush Off From Charles III Amid Security Detail Standoff Phone Calls
King Charles III reportedly gives off a 'savage reaction' to nearby aides whenever Prince Harry calls sovereign to discuss ongoing security concerns.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Stateside Humbling! Duke Dubbed 'Loser' in the U.S. and Told to Crawl Back to King Charles to Ask Forgiveness
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is having a 'rough go of it in America' as Duke labeled a 'loser' who 'thinks he's bigger than he actually is.'ROYAL REBELS King Charles Harnesses His 'Renewed Vigor' in His Royal Duties Instead of Spending Every Moment Placating Prince Harry
King Charles III is set to harness his 'renewed vigor' from his Balmoral holidays to his duties instead of focusing on 'endless' Prince Harry drama.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Mood Swings Exposed: Duke 'Your Best Friend One Minute and Worst Enemy the Next'
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is said to experience 'mood swings' much like his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, did during her lifetime.ROYAL REBELS Sussexes Quickly Retake the Spotlight: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's New Netflix Project Teaser Drops Mere Hours After Kate Middleton Cancer Update Video
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's new Netflix show announcement reportedly stole the spotlight from Kate, Princess of Wales' cancer update video hours before.ROYAL REBELS Royal Feud Goes Full Soap Opera: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Highly Unlikely' to Get Palace Invite to One Special Annual Event Ever Again
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly 'highly unlikely' to ever be invited to a certain royal event ever again.ROYAL REBELS A Sussex-Spencer Christmas Coup: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'Invited' to Spend Holiday Season With Princess Diana's Family
In a new twist to the ongoing royal feud, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been 'invited' to spend Christmas with Princess Diana's family.PRINCESS DIANA In Princess Diana's Shadow: Prince Harry Snubs King Charles to Seek Solace at Late Mother's Final Resting Place
Diana, Princess of Wales' memory won when Prince Harry decided to visit his late mother's grave instead of reportedly visiting with his living parent, King Charles.THE QUEEN Queen Elizabeth's Only Meeting With Marilyn Monroe Found Monarch Feeling 'Sorry' for Doomed Screen Icon
The late Queen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe met only once in 1956, which led the monarch to share her unexpected feelings about the brief meeting to palace insiders.THE QUEEN Lilibet's Royal Party Bust! Late Queen Elizabeth 'Left Hanging' With Cake as Sussex Baby's First Birthday Plans Fizzle
The late Queen Elizabeth II, who was 96, was reportedly 'left hanging' and snubbed for Princess Lilibet's first birthday party, and Her Majesty even had a 'cake' ready and waiting.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle's Trademark Tango: 'Expected' Twists in Duchess' Bid to Patent American Riviera Orchard Brand Are Merely 'Routine' Process
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's bid to patent her new brand, American Riviera Orchard, is experiencing "expected" twists, a Sussex source states.ROYAL REBELS 'Sitting on a Goldmine': Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Incentive to Attack the Crown Again Would Destroy Reconciliation Hopes
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly 'sitting on a goldmine' when it comes to how much they could profit from continuing to attack the British monarchy.ROYAL REBELS Peace Denied: Prince Harry Acted 'Appallingly' During Queen Elizabeth's Last Years Spoiling the Twilight of Her Reign
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly acted 'appallingly' during what became the final years of Queen Elizabeth II's historic reign.ROYAL REBELS Prince William vs. Prince Harry: Prince of Wales' 'Lost Trust' in Montecito Duke Can Be Fixed 'On One Condition' Only
Prince William and Prince Harry are mired down in a bitter feud that was reportedly brought on when the former 'lost trust' in the latter after 'Spare' was released.ROYAL REBELS Behind Closed Sussex Gates: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Neighbors Spill Secret Details About Ex-Royals' Private Lives
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's neighbors in Montecito, Calif., peel back the surface on the private lives of the famous royal rebels.ROYAL REBELS Ian McKellen's Wizardly Royal Roast! 'Lord of the Rings' Actor Says Prince Harry 'Not Bright Enough' for Royal Duties and Lays Into Late Queen Elizabeth and King Charles
Sir Ian McKellen didn't hold back when asked about his opinion on Prince Harry — and the actor also gave critiques on the late Queen Elizabeth and King Charles, too!ROYAL REBELS Sibling Rivalry or PR Ploy? Prince Harry Plays 'Cosplay Royal Games' for Video News Release as Prince William Returns to Work
Harry, Duke of Sussex, released a special video promoting the 2025 Invictus Games the same day William, Prince of Wales, returned to royal duties.ROYAL REBELS Sussex Betrayal Phobia: Why Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Keeping Prince Harry in Royal Quarantine
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, are keeping their distance from Prince Harry for a very good reason.ROYAL REBELS Sussex 'Comeback Campaign' Lost Cause: King Edward VIII Secret Letter Alerts of Similar Royal Fate Awaiting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
A secret letter about the former King Edward VIII offers a unique insight into how Prince Harry could feel about his and Meghan Markle's exile from the Crown.ROYAL REBELS Not Without My Duchess: Prince Harry Won't Make a Royal Return 'Without Meghan' Markle Next to Him
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly would never consider a return to the monarchy without his wife, Meghan Markle.ROYAL REBELS Sussex Homecoming Hurdle: 'Eager' Prince Harry's Push to Return to the U.K. With Meghan Markle and Kids Foiled by One Major Barrier
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be open to the idea of visiting Britain, but a major hurdle keeps preventing a U.K. Sussex drop in.FEATURES & SCANDALS From Duke to Property Pest: Prince Andrew Is 'Letting Royal Lodge Rot' Amid Fierce Clash With King Charles Over Once Grand Mansion
Andrew, Duke of York, is 'letting Royal Lodge rot' in his determination to win property battle with King Charles.PRINCESS DIANA Princess Diana's Got Jokes! How the 'Queen of Hearts' Became the 'Wickedly' Funny Queen of Pranks Who Had the Palace in Stitches
The late Diana, Princess of Wales, was remembered by a former friend for her 'wicked' sense of humor that included playing pranks on others.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle's Hollywood Hopes Dashed as Megastar Left Montecito Duchess 'Humiliated' in Brutal Snub
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly was 'humiliated' after losing the support of one Hollywood A-lister.ROYAL REBELS 'King' William the Ruthless: Prince of Wales Has 'Brutal Plan' for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle When Heir Comes to the Throne
William, Prince of Wales, reportedly already has a 'brutal plan' for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after he accedes to the British throne.THE QUEEN Queen Elizabeth Remembered: Royal Family 'Will All Be There' to Honor Late Monarch at Balmoral as Anniversary of Her Passing Nears
Queen Elizabeth II's death nearly two years ago 'left a void' in the royal family, but all senior members will gather at Balmoral Castle on September 8 to honor her memory.HEIRS & SPARES Kate Middleton's Royal Balancing Act: Princess of Wales 'Slowly Preparing' Prince George for Kingship Without Overwhelming Future Monarch
Kate, Princess of Wales, is reportedly 'slowly preparing' Prince George for his future as the British monarch.