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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Grumpy Monarch: King Charles Snaps at Page Boy at Opening of Parliament Days After 'Blowing a Gasket' Over Queen Camilla's Coat
King Charles III, who is still presumably battling cancer, snapped at a page boy adjusting his thick state robes at July 17's State Opening of Parliament.
Emotional Turmoil: Queen Camilla's Friends 'Never Saw Her So Worried' After King Charles' Cancer Revelation
Queen Camilla was reportedly and expectedly an 'emotional wreck' in the days and weeks following King Charles' cancer diagnosis in early 2024.
Queen Camilla's Six-Word Stunner: Future Queen’s First Meeting With Prince William Had Royal Mistress Needing Some Reinforcements
A future Queen Camilla once quipped a six-word stunner of a phrase after first meeting a 16-year-old Prince William in 1998.
Stay in Your Lane, Fergie: Prince Andrew's Ex-Wife Ditches Planned Australia Visit 'With Regret' as King Charles Launches Tour Down Under
Sarah, Duchess of York, will likely have to postpone her planned visit to Australia due to protocol allowing King Charles to visit the nation first.
'Come and Help Her!': Ferocious King Charles Snaps at Aides Demanding They Help a Confused Queen Camilla Put on Coat
King Charles III's notorious temper flared up at a recent engagement with Queen Camilla in the Channel Islands.
'We Should've Looked After Her Better': Princess Diana's Private Letters Revealed by Former Butler Paul Burrell
Former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales, Paul Burrell, revealed the late royal's private letters, which included a disturbing prophecy from the ex-HRH.
Battle of the Royal Jams: 'Not in King Charles' Nature' to Seek to Upstage Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard
King Charles III and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's 'jam wars' are back in the news as it was revealed His Majesty's 'nature' would prevent him from competing with his daughter-in-law.
Queen of Courage: Camilla Praised for 'Coolness' When Evacuating Visit Due to False Security Threat Following Attempted Donald Trump Assassination
Queen Camilla was evacuated from an outdoor engagement at St Helier, and was praised for her level of 'coolness' when being escorted from the possible threat.
Duchess of Disdain: Meghan Markle 'Didn't Like Playing Second Fiddle' in Royal Family But Could Have Had 'Key Role' in Monarchy Today
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, could have been a major player in the British royal family had she not 'orchestrated Megxit' in 2020.
From Hero to Zero: Prince Harry's 'Mudslinging Book' and Duke's 'Oprah Interview' With Meghan Markle Helped Spoil Pat Tillman Award Reception
Harry, Duke of Sussex's reception when receiving the Pat Tillman Award could have been more 'universal' had there been no 'Spare' or Oprah interview in his rearview.
Sussex Crisis Point: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Relationship Strained by 'Growing Rift' and Recent Netflix Woes
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage could be under threat due to 'growing rift' over Netflix and other career-making or breaking ventures.
After-Dark Sussex Drama: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Nanny Gets the Sack Following Secretive 'Nighttime Incident'
Due to a 'nighttime incident,' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry fired Prince Archie's nanny.
A-List Support Jumping Ship: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Popularity in U.K. Is Plunging With No Easy Fix Available
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's popularity in Britain is on life support unless another Netflix show or the Duchess' lifestyle brand turns the tides.
'Saint' Meghan Markle: 'Woe Is Me' Duchess of Sussex Feels 'Under Siege' as 'Everything She Does Is Criticized'
Meghan Markle is reportedly frustrated and feels 'under siege' as some critics label her 'woe is me.'
Punk Rock's Sussex Verdict: Legendary Frontman Labels Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Nasty' Decades After Insulting Late Queen Elizabeth
John Lydon slammed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by labeling the duo 'nasty,' for how both "disrespected" their parents and grandparents.
Unsolved Mysteries Royal Edition: Princess Anne's 'Whodunit' Style Head Injury Will Remain Unknown
The reason behind Anne, Princess Royal's 'blow to the head' at her home on June 23, will likely never be revealed to the public.
Royal Cutoff! Prince William Slams Down Ban on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as Royals Urged to Sever All Ties With Montecito 'Grifters'
William, Prince of Wales, has become the 'Prince Philip' of King Charles III's monarchy as future king 'runs family' and issues 'total ban' on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Exiled Royals: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Shunned from Family Reunion for 2 Scandalous Reasons
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been shunned from royal family reunion primarily due to security concerns for the duo and King Charles' need to focus on family unity.
Princess Kate's Courtside Cameo a Go! Future Queen to Attend Wimbledon Men's Final After All
Kensington Palace announced that Catherine, Princess of Wales, will attend Wimbledon after all on Sunday, July 14.
Princess Anne's Comeback: Popular Royal Set to Begin Duties Soon as Recovery From Accident Nears End
Anne, Princess Royal, is about to take up royal duties again as if her recent head injury never happened at all.
Sussex Award Uproar: Prince Harry's Honor Sparks Outcry from 70,000 Objectors and Pat Tillman's Family at Elite 'Back-Patting Session'
Prince Harry's receiving of the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPY's sparked outcries from protestors and the slain war hero's family.
Back Off of Kate: Prince William Would 'Explode' If Meghan Markle or Prince Harry Spoke Badly of Sick Princess of Wales
Prince William is not playing around with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when it comes to badmouthing Kate, Princess of Wales.
NYC Condo Fit for a King: Charles III Snatches Up Luxe Pad on Manhattan's 'Billionaire’s Row' as Monarch Is Set to Join Big Apple Elite
King Charles III decided to buy a luxury condo in one of Manhattan's most exclusive and luxury neighborhoods in right of the Crown of Canada, which he wears.
Serena Williams' Hilarious Sussex Warning: Sports Star Tells Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to 'Conserve Oxygen' at ESPY Awards
Tennis icon Serena Williams decided to get sassy with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the 2024 ESPY Awards, Thursday, July 11, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Prince Harry's Identity Crisis: Controversial Pat Tillman Award Honor Leaves Rebel Duke Seeking Military Validation
Harry, Duke of Sussex, received the Pat Tillman Award at the ESPY's on Thursday, July 11, and is now reportedly feeling adrift.
Before the Fairytale: Kate Middleton and Prince William's Pre-College Missed Connection Revealed
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, are thought to have attended the same South American gap year adventure in 2000, one-year before meeting at college.
Future of the Monarchy Unveiled: Prince William's Ideas for Crown's Next Evolution Will 'No Doubt' Meet Opposition From 1 Major Royal
William, Prince of Wales' ideas for how the ancient British monarchy should evolve when he wears the Crown are likely to be met by a scowl from one outspoken senior royal.
Prince George's Schooling Battle: Prince William and Kate Middleton Clash Over Future Heir to the Throne's 'Stuffy' Education
Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William are reportedly arguing over which secondary school to send future heir to the throne, Prince George, to.
Love and Devotion: Sir Timothy Laurence Supports Princess Anne by Taking Over Royal Duties Amid Her Absence
Sir Timothy Laurence devotedly steps in for Princess Anne as the 'hardest-working royal' continues to recover from her injury.
Prince Harry's Tabloid War: Duke Will 'Fight to Expose Illegal Tactics' of British Publications in New Documentary
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is set to spill all in yet another documentary program about his 'fight to expose illegal tactics' of British tabloids.
Royal Giggles: Young Royals' Cute Nickname for Queen Camilla Received Puzzling Reaction From a Pop Music Superstar
In 2016, Camilla, the then-Duchess of Cornwall, received an affectionate nickname from the young royals, which she revealed to pop singer Lady Gaga.
Prince Harry's American Dream Life Unravels: 'Whole Life Plan' at Risk Amid Major 'Regret' Living in U.S. With Meghan Markle
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is reportedly putting on a smile in front of the cameras as his private life in America with Meghan Markle starts to implode.
From Royalty to Reality Check: Prince Harry's Hollywood Relaunch Flops as 'Privileged' Duke Nosedives Into Irrelevance
Harry, Duke of Sussex is headed toward irrelevance due to a series of Hollywood flops as he and Meghan Markle 'fail' in Hollywood.
Princess Diana's Tragic Prediction: Camilla's Rise to Queen and 'Loyalty' to King Charles Win Widespread Public Approval
Diana, Princess of Wales, once predicted that Queen Camilla's 'loyalty' to King Charles would stand the test of time.
Kate Middleton vs. Meghan Markle: Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex Haven't Spoken in Years Due to Multiple Disputes
Kate, Princess of Wales and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly 'haven't spoken in years' due to multiple disputes since 2018.
Camilla's Royal Triumph: Queen Is 'Rocking' Her Role as She Strives to Make King Charles Proud
Like Meghan Markle, Queen Camilla was once reviled in the U.K., but her dedication to the Crown and King Charles III has cast the one-time mistress in a brand new light.
Prince William Issues 'Absolute Ban' on Prince Harry, Determined to 'Keep Family Away' From Estranged Duke
William, Prince of Wales, issued an 'absolute ban' on Prince Harry in a bid to keep his family away from the scandal-ridden rebel Duke.
It's All in the Handbag! Late Queen Elizabeth Used Iconic Purses to Send Coded Clues to Staff for Help Out of Cringey Encounters
The late Queen Elizabeth II was know for her iconic handbags, but the accessories were also used to send special codes to her staff when she wanted to flee a conversation.
Princess Diana's Legacy Lives On: Prince William Likely to Take George, Charlotte and Louis for Heartfelt Visit Similar to Those She Took With Himself and Prince Harry
Prince William could reportedly be set to take his children on special trip, just like Princess Diana used to do with he and Princes Harry.
Kate Middleton's Wimbledon Wish: Princess of Wales Would 'Dearly Love' to Attend Favorite Sporting Event to Present During Men's Final
Kate, Princess of Wales, would reportedly 'dearly love' to go to Wimbledon, but her cancer treatments may prevent her attendance for the first time in 11 years.
Meghan Markle's 'Regrets': Shame-Ridden Ex-Actress Doesn't Want 'Bad Blood' With Future Queen Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Sussex is feeling regretful.
Princess Anne's Health Crisis: Tireless Royal's Engagements Canceled Again Due to Injury From Mysterious Horse 'Incident'
Anne, Princess Royal's engagements have been canceled once again as hardworking royal continues to recover from a horse 'incident' injury.
Prince Harry's Personal Megxit: Rebel Duke Will Permanently Return to U.K. 1 Day Without Meghan Markle
Prince Harry is predicted to return to Britain permanently, and this will be without Meghan Markle, a veteran royal author claims.
Netflix and Chills: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Streaming Comeback With Talk of New Tell-All Doc Sparks Royal Family Fears
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in Netflix's 'good graces' with reports of a tell-all documentary sequel sending chills throughout Buckingham Palace.
Balmoral Boycott: Prince William Considering Summer Getaway With Kate Middleton Over Annual Royal Holiday Tradition to Avoid Prince Andrew
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, to reportedly skip annual vacation at Balmoral Castle for a summer getaway of their own in bid to avoid Prince Andrew.
New Royal Dynamics: How Prince Harry Feud Forever Altered Prince William and Kate Middleton's Marriage
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is now assigned the blame for strife in Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales' marriage due to long-running feud.
Princess Anne's Recovery Meltdown: Hardworking Royal Fuming Over Disrupted Schedule After Hospital Drama
Anne, Princess Royal, is said to be 'fuming' over her reduced workload after an injury that impaired her memory.
Behind Palace Doors: Prince Philip's Skepticism of Meghan Markle's Entry Into Royal Family Unveiled
The late Prince Philip was reportedly instantly 'skeptical' of Meghan Markle during Prince Harry's courtship of the American actress.
Sparing the King: Prince Harry Set to Publish Sequel to 'Spare' After Charles III’s Death Due to Its Content
In a move some say is 'considerate' but others call 'cowardly,' Prince Harry is set to potentially publish a 'Spare' follow-up after King Charles' death.
Meghan Markle's Latest Effort Under Fire: Is It Just Self-Promotion?
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex' new venture is already under fire from critics as being nothing more than 'self-promotion' with no release date in sight.