Kate the “Backbone” of the Monarchy, and Prince Philip's secret illness

Princess Catherine is being described by insiders as the emotional backbone of the Royal Family, with growing concern she may be carrying too much as pressure on the institution intensifies. We also look at the lighter side of royal life, including Kate’s famously practical car routine, why King Charles refuses snacks on the road, and a columnist’s very selective list of royals she would actually curtsy to. Plus: a new biography claims Prince Philip lived with pancreatic cancer for years in secret, and one writer tests Meghan’s one-pot pasta — with surprisingly decent results. 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 r oyal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free. Royal Books: Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana