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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Prince William's Bold Gamble: Future King Recruits Ally of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for Earthshot Initiative
William, Princes of Wales, reportedly recruited a Prince Harry and Meghan Markle advisor to participate in his upcoming Earthshot Prize ceremony.
Prince Harry's Royal Wishlist: Atonement From Prince William Tops the 'Terms and Conditions' for Hollywood Duke's U.K. 'Comeback'
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly has a list of 'terms and conditions' Prince William and other senior royals must meet before he returns to Britain.
From Dreamy Duke to 'Grumpy Spare': Meghan Markle's Recent Stealing of the Spotlight Leaves Prince Harry Looking Pouty and Glum
Meghan Markle's rising popularity reportedly has Prince Harry looking glum and pouty during their joint appearances.
Prince Harry's Royal Bargain: Hollywood Duke Won't 'Return' to Britain Without Apology But Is Willing to 'Help Out' King Charles When Needed
Prince Harry has reportedly presented a bargain of sorts to the royal family, as he won't return to Britain — but is willing to 'help out' King Charles when needed.
Balmoral's Silent Guardian: Queen Elizabeth II's 'Presence' Still Felt by Royals at Scottish Estate 2 Years After Her Monumental Passing
Queen Elizabeth II died nearly two years ago at Balmoral Castle, and her 'presence' is said to still by felt by her successors while at the Scottish estate.
Exclusive: Prince Harry's Heart Still in the Palace as He Weighs a Return to Royal Duties If the Public Will Have Him
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is reportedly pining for his old royal life, and could be weighing his options for a return to Britain if the public accepts him.
Princess Diana's Absence Felt 27 Years Later: 'Things Would Be Different' If Beloved Late Royal Were Here to 'Stop Royal Feud' Between Sons Harry and William
Diana, Princess of Wales, died 27 years ago, but if the late royal had lived, her former butler, Paul Burrell, believes she would have prevented William and Harry's rift.
From Duchess to Mogul: Meghan Markle 'Has Regrets About Royal Exit' While Chasing an Empire in American Influencer Space
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 'has regrets' about 2020's 'Megxit,' but wishes to focus on her burgeoning influencing career these days.
Warring Brothers at a Standstill: 'Reconciliation' Between Prince William and Prince Harry 'May Never Happen' After Duke of Sussex's 'Frosty' Funeral Homecoming
Princes William and Harry's long hoped for 'reconciliation' didn't happen when both brothers encountered one another at Lord Fellowes' funeral.
Prince Harry Faces the Chill: Duke 'Only Has Himself to Blame' for Icy Funeral Reunion With Prince William
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly 'has only himself to blame' for how his 'uncomfortable' reunion with Prince William played out at Lord Fellowes' funeral.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Expecting Groveling Apology' From Prince William and Kate Middleton Amid Family Feud
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are remaining 'firm' in their expectation for a 'groveling apology' from Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales.
Despite the Drama, Prince William Insists: Heir to Throne 'Never Discouraged' Prince Harry From Attending Uncle's Funeral
Royal analysts claim William, Princes of Wales, 'never discouraged' his estranged brother, Prince Harry, from attending their uncle's funeral.
Double Royal Trouble! Prince George and Prince Louis Are Growing Closer Than Ever in 'Adorable' Brotherly 'Bond'
Prince George, who will one day be king, is reportedly starting to develop and 'adorable' bond with his younger brother, Prince Louis.
Royal Downsizing Dilemma: Why Prince William and Kate Middleton Refuse to Move Into 'Smaller' Frogmore Cottage
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales decided not to stay in Frogmore Cottage for a 'very specific reason.'
Sussex Kids Off Limits: Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Can't' Share Photos of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Diana
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry refuse to show photos of their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Diana, for a very important reason.
Reinventing Meghan Markle: Duchess Talks About Her 'Self-Investment' and Reflects on Growth Throughout Her Hollywood and Royal Journeys
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, revealed in an interview that she is focusing on 'self-investment' in late 2024 as she reflected on her journey so far.
Royal Nightmare or California Dreaming? Meghan Markle Maintains 'Isolated But Structured' Life in Montecito Despite Having 'Regrets' About 'Megxit'
Meghan Markle chooses to maintain an 'isolated but structured' life in Montecito but does reportedly have some 'regrets' about how 'Megxit' played out.
Royal Awareness: How Prince Harry Read Between the Lines of Prince William's 'This Girl' Comment About Meghan Markle
William, Prince of Wales' alleged 'this girl' comment about Meghan Markle had Prince Harry reading between the lines when it came to his brother's feelings about ex-actress.
Royal Bestie Mystery: Who Princess Beatrice Is Closest to in King Charles' 'Slimmed-Down' Regal Court
Princess Beatrice may be a junior royal who only helps out occasionally with royal duties, but is still close to a select few senior monarchy members.
King Charles' Balmoral Boycott: Why Monarch Skips Sleeping in Beloved Scottish Castle for Second Year in a Row Revealed
King Charles III inherited Balmoral Castle when he acceded to the throne, but the monarch reportedly dislikes sleeping at the beloved residence.
Royal Heritage Delayed: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Tell Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet About Regal Roots in 'Due' Time
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will reportedly tell Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet about their royal connection 'in due time.'
Final Farewell Missed: Queen Elizabeth II Could Not 'Reach' Husband of 73 Years Prince Philip's Bedside Before He Died
The late Queen Elizabeth II could not 'reach' Prince Philip's deathbed, as revealed by royal author.
Prince Harry's Desperate Gambit: Meghan Markle Turns Up 'Pressure' on Her Duke to Move Along Royal Reconciliation
Prince Harry is reportedly under 'pressure' from Meghan Markle to fix their feud with the royal family.
Royal Staff Crank Up Sussex Shade: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Referred to by 'Vicious Nickname' in Palace Circles
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were reportedly given a 'vicious' nickname by royal courtiers throughout the royal residences.
Kate Middleton's Little Brother Lost: Princess of Wales 'Worried Sick' About Prince Harry and Demands Prince William to 'Fix' Feud
Kate, Princess of Wales is reportedly 'worried sick' about her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, and wants Prince William to 'fix' the feud.
Royal Squatter Alert: King Charles' Is Facing 'Two Massive Problems' in Bid to Kick Prince Andrew Out of His Home of 20 Years
King Charles III is battling 'two massive problems' with two problematic members of his family and the costly homes associated with them.
A Queen's Quiet Comfort: Prince Philip's Passing Led Elizabeth II to Find Joy Again in Unlikely TV Show That 'Kept Her Spirits Up'
The late Queen Elizabeth II mourned 'hard' for Prince Philip after his April 2021 death, but later found joy again in a TV show.
Crown's Cold Case: Prince William's Frosty Message to Prince Harry Proves Sibling Hatred Is Hard to Hide
William, Prince of Wales, reportedly sent a 'generic, palace manufactured' response to Prince Harry's message after Kate, Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis, was revealed.
Meghan Markle's 'Wilting' Orchard: Duchess Finds It 'Difficult' to Find a CEO for Faltering Lifestyle Brand
Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard is nearly six months old... and cannot find and keep a CEO due to a 'difficult' working environment.
Royal Travel Plans Shelved: Kate Middleton and Prince William Prioritize Health Over Crown Amid Future Queen's Cancer Battle
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, have no plans to tour amid the future queen's treatments for an undisclosed type of cancer.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Rift Is 'Difficult to Mend' — But King Charles Is Game for the Challenge
King Charles III reportedly realizes that the rift between his sons Princes William and Harry is 'difficult to mend,' but the monarch is determined to try and fix it.
King Cuts the Cord: Charles III Pulls Palace Purse Strings Tight Amid Clash With 'Waste of Resources' Prince Andrew Over Royal Lodge
The King wishes to snip Andrew's lodge luxuries.
Press to Impress? Meghan Markle Turns to the Media She Once Vilified to 'Avoid Mistakes' on 'Faux Royal Tour' in Colombia
Meghan Markle reportedly used 'chosen' photographers and reporters during her and Prince Harry's 'faux royal tour' in Colombia to ensure everything went well.
Peace or PR? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Desperate' for Royal Reunion While Still Cashing in on Crown Drama
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are said to be 'desperate' for a royal reunion, even though the Duke's memoir and their salacious Netflix show still generate money.
From Royal to Reality: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Face a 'Bleak' Financial Future as Regal Rebels Free Fall Into Irrelevance
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are treading down a path of "irrelevance" as their non-royal products, ideas and brands falter with the public.
Behind the Smiles: Meghan Markle's 'More Dominant' Hold Over Prince Harry Shocked Onlookers During Colombia Trip
Meghan Markle decided to switch up the traditional royal roles while on tour by being 'more dominant' over Prince Harry while the pair toured Colombia.
Devoted and Denied: Princess Anne's Life Service Rewarded With King Charles Claiming Queen Elizabeth's Entire Will to Dodge Inheritance Tax
Anne, Princess Royal, has devoted her life to the British Crown, and now may not receive anything from Queen Elizabeth II's will, thanks to King Charles III.
Meghan Markle's 'Dirty Game': Former Actress Would Be 'Eaten Alive' If Duchess Jumped Into Politics
Meghan Markle's political ambitions in America are said to be picking up steam, but one royal author thinks the Duchess can't hack the political arena.
Under the Radar Royal Sabotage: Princess Anne and Prince Edward 'Quietly Supporting' Prince Andrew in Royal Lodge War With King Charles
Prince Edward and Princess Anne have reportedly taken Prince Andrew's side as royal sibling trio push back against elder brother, King Charles' Royal Lodge siege.