Kate Opens Up About Cancer Battle as Royal Spending Hits £100M

The Princess of Wales described her cancer recovery as a “rollercoaster” during an emotional hospital visit—one that also saw the donation of dozens of roses named in her honour. But behind the serene garden scenes, new Sovereign Grant figures show the monarchy spent nearly £5 million on travel, including £475,000 on helicopter rides. Critics slam the royals’ carbon footprint and lavish perks while Buckingham Palace insists it’s all part of “soft power.” Meanwhile, Meghan gets snubbed at Wimbledon, James Holt likes a post from Meghan’s old nemesis, and the Royal Train’s days are officially numbered. Get Palace Intrigue ad-free—and listen to the full season of Crown and Controversy early—at caloroga.com/plus or by hitting “Uninterrupted Listening” on Apple Podcasts. 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. Royal Books: William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana