Sophie Speaks, Harriet Glows, and the Queen’s Wedding Cake Lives On

Peter Phillips’ girlfriend Harriet Sperling may be new to royal life, but fans are already comparing her poise to Princess Catherine. With elegant turns at Wimbledon and the royal polo, Harriet has been praised for her grace, polish, and “perfect” sense of occasion. Could she be a future royal favorite? Meanwhile, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, reflects on inheriting the late Queen’s title and what it means to support the monarchy without always being front and centre. “It’s all very well being a secret weapon,” she jokes, “but if no one knows, maybe it’s too secret.” Sophie also hints the Royal Family’s shrinking ranks may push her further into the spotlight. Jennie Bond looks ahead to Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit—and says Kate will be “the icing on the cake” for a man as vain as Trump. But it’s Anne and Birgitte, she notes, who will carry the weight. They may not seek attention, but their steady service is vital to a monarchy stretched thin. And speaking of cake: a preserved slice of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1947 wedding fruitcake just sold at auction for nearly £3,000. The buyer plans to flambé part of it in rum aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia for his 65th birthday. Yes, really. Follow our new series Crown and Controversy! Follow now. The full Season 1 is available now for premium subscribers. Episodes come out every Sunday on the normal feed. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free! Subscribe to Deep Crown’s free newsletter at https://deepcrown.substack.com 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