Charles 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 universitys academic database for his research project on the United Kingdoms eight reigning queens throughout history. He enjoys reading and researching about the Tudor period in his free time.
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'Princess Catherine' Denied: Late Queen Elizabeth Refused Prince William's Plea to Make Kate Middleton More Than a Duchess on Wedding Day
Kate Middleton became the Duchess of Cambridge on her wedding day, but Prince William reportedly asked Queen Elizabeth II for a higher rank.
Royal Parent Outrage: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson 'Deeply Disappointed' by Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie Portrayals in New Show
Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew are reportedly 'deeply disappointed' in how Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were played in Amazon Prime Video's 'A Very Royal Scandal.'
Hollywood's Royal Rejects: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Face Waning Influence in Tinseltown Thanks to Major Publication 'Hit Piece'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's popularity in Hollywood has taken a dive thanks to a 'hit piece' put out by 'The Hollywood Reporter.'
Royal Reality Check: Meghan Markle's 'Arrogant' Disney Princess Dreams Crumbled in the Harsh Reality of Crown's Lifetime of Duty
Meghan Markle reportedly had an 'arrogant' Disney Princess perception of British royal life before marrying Prince Harry in 2018.
Against All Odds: How Kate Middleton's 'Brave' Cancer Fight Gave Princess of Wales 'New Perspective' on Prince William and Prince Harry's Rift
Kate, Princess of Wales' cancer battle, has reportedly given the former 'infuriated' future queen a 'new perspective' on Harry and William's rift.
Royal Privacy Trust Destroyed: King Charles Still 'Disappointed' With Prince Harry Over 75th Birthday Call That Leaked to Public
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's November 2023 King Charles 'leaked' phone call details find the monarch 'still angry' with royal rebels nearly 1-year later.
Prince Harry Delivers Laughs at Kevin Costner's Charity Bash as 'Sick' Meghan Markle Goes No-Show for Star-Filled Event
Harry, Duke of Sussex, presented an award along with cracking some rare jokes while attending Kevin Costner's fall charity concert without 'sick' Meghan Markle.
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II in Hospital After Fall — King Frederik Tells Reporters 'We Take It Day by Day' When Asked About 84-Year-Old's Health
Denmark's former reigning Queen Margrethe II took a fall at her castle north of Copenhagen, and is in the hospital 'under observation.'
Sussex Royal Vote Shelved: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have 'No Plans' to Endorse U.S. Political Candidate 'Right Now'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who both 'played politics' in the U.S. 2020 election, currently have 'no plans' to endorse a political nominee... 'right now.'
No Royal Overdraft: Prince Harry Is 'Doing Well Financially' and 'Spends a Lot' Thanks to New Inheritance Amid Sussex 'Broke' Rumors
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is reportedly 'doing well financially' amid rumors the Duke and Meghan Markle are 'broke.'
Nothing But 'Fabrications': Meghan Markle Insider Strikes Back at Sussex Workplace Staffers Calling Ex-Actress 'Duchess Difficult'
An insider close to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shot down 'mile long' list of allegations against ex-actress' 'difficult' workplace behavior.
Sussex Neighbors Revolt: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Nearby Residents 'Fed Up' With 'Faux' Royals and Tell Pair to 'Move On'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing a neighborly 'firing squad' near their Montecito home as nearby residents want the couple out of the area.
Harrods Mogul's 'Creepy' Royal Obsession: Princess Diana's Friend Mohamed Al Fayed Had Bizarre Connection to Queen Elizabeth
Princess Diana's friend and Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed harbored a 'creepy' fascination with the British royal family.
A Real Royal 'Sicko': Prince Andrew's Disturbing Question for Emily Maitlis Before Infamous 'Newsnight' Interview Revealed
Andrew, Duke of York, asked a 'twisted' question to interviewer Emily Maitlis before 'Newsnight' interview as revealed in new miniseries 'A Very Royal Scandal.'
King Charles 'Needs a Drink': Monarch 'Fed Up' With Prince Harry as 'Whiny' Duke 'Nags Daddy' for Security Before U.K. Trip
King Charles III reportedly 'needs a drink' when it comes to Prince Harry's 'incessant' alleged phone calls and 'demands' for 'Pa' to pay his protection costs.
Meghan Markle's 'Puppet' Duke: Prince Harry 'Deprived of Freedom' as Duchess Makes 'Man Baby' Royal 'Dependent' on Her
Meghan Markle has reportedly turned Prince Harry into a full-on puppet as 'man baby' Duke becomes 'dependent' on 'ruthless' duchess.
'Freeloader' Prince Andrew's Protection Plea: Duke's 'Real Problem' Exiting the Royal Lodge Is Resentment for King Charles Refusing to Fund Security D
Andrew, Duke of York, is peeved about King Charles demanding his exit from the Royal Lodge, but monarch cutting disgraced royal's security is revealed as the 'real problem.'
Prince Harry 'Enjoying Life and Having Fun' During L.A. Visit Far Away From Royal Drama
Harry, Duke of Sussex, spent the day before his 40th birthday attending a charity tennis tournament in Los Angeles, where he appeared to be 'having fun' and not 'looking glum.'