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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'Over a Month' in Advance: Prince Harry Reached Out to King Charles' Team for Second Meeting Well Before Monarch Backed Out
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly had his team reach out to King Charles' well in advance of a possible second meeting.
'Other Forces' at Play: King Charles 'Snubbing' Prince Harry Meeting Likely Came Down to Outside Opinions
There were likely 'other forces' at play when King Charles III 'snubbed' Prince Harry about a possible second meeting between the pair.
A 'Completely Charming' King: Charles III Is Feeling 'Very Good' and Will Be 'So Pleased' to Return to Royal Duties After Cancer Treatments
King Charles III is reportedly feeling 'very good' and is eager to return to public-facing royal duties after his cancer treatments.
A 'Desperate' Grandfather: King Charles Is Determined to Have Relationship With 5-Year-Old Prince Archie Despite Meghan Markle Getting in the Way
King Charles is reportedly 'desperate' to have a relationship with his grandson, Prince Archie, who just turned five.
The Quasi-Royal Tour: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Begging for Trouble' With Upcoming Nigeria Visit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's upcoming 'quasi-royal tour' is reportedly 'begging for trouble' when compared to what the real British royals do.
Royal Ducking Game: Prince William Is 'Doing the Utmost' to Avoid Prince Harry During California Duke's U.K. Trip
William, Prince of Wales, is doing everything he can to avoid Prince Harry during the latter's brief trip to Britain.
Princess Kate, Prince William and Kensington Palace Breathe a Collective Sigh of 'Relief' as Meghan Markle Opts Out of U.K. Visit
Kensington Palace staff, Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, are said to have breathed a sigh of 'relief' when Meghan Markle didn't accompany Prince Harry to the U.K.
Meghan's Power Play: Duchess Dictates 'Worried' King Charles' Gift Choices for Sussex Grandchildren
King Charles III is said to be 'worried' when it comes to selecting gifts for his Sussex grandchildren, thanks to Meghan Markle.
'Booed Again': Prince Harry U.K. Trip Finds Public Still 'in Same Frame of Mind' When Duke Was Heckled Next to Meghan on St Paul's Steps
Prince Harry could find the British public 'in the same frame of mind' as when they booed him and Meghan Markle on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral in 2022.
Prince Harry Trip Royal 'Snub' Checklist: 'Let's Just Say Queen Camilla Might Be Otherwise Engaged'
Prince Harry's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom will likely include a royal 'snub' checklist, with Queen Camilla at the very top.
York Family Meltdown!: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie Also 'Snubbed' on Royal Website Just Like Scandalous Dad Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew is no longer alone when it comes to being 'snubbed' on the royal family website as daughters Beatrice and Eugenie also get pushed aside.
Harry and Meghan's 'Humble Pie': California Royals Have a 'Long Road' of Apologies Ahead to Even Make Dent in William and Kate Feud
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a 'long road' of apologies ahead to even hope to end their feud with Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales.
'We Will Climb This Mountain With You': Princess Kate's Family Offer 'Bedrock of Support' During Her Cancer Treatments
Kate, Princess of Wales' family, consisting of her mother, Carole, brother, James, and sister, Pippa, have all rallied around the future queen during her time of need.
'Extremely Fractured': Prince Harry Gives Exact Reason He Will Not Meet With Prince William During Trip
Harry, Duke of Sussex, candidly told a source the exact reason why he will not meet with Prince William on his upcoming trip.
Danish King and Queen Bow to Pressure: Frederik X and Mary Tell All in Interview Amid Photoshop Scandal
Denmark's King Frederik X and Queen Mary told all in a rare interview conducted amid a palace photoshop scandal.
Archie and Lilibet to End Royal 'Rift': Veiled Sussex Kids Could Ask Harry and Meghan 'Why Haven't I Met My Cousins?' in the Future
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Diana could one day ask their parents, Harry & Meghan, why they 'haven't met their' royal 'cousins.'
Harry and Meghan to Show Royal 'Respect': Duke and Duchess 'Don't Want to Add Stress' Onto Prince William and Princess Kate
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be getting ready to bow down to Kate & William and show royal 'respect.'
A Niece's Loving Embrace: Zara Tindall Hugs Sick King Charles in Heartwarming Greeting at Royal Windsor Horse Trials
King Charles III was warmly greeted by his niece Zara Tindall at the Windsor Horse Trials amid his ongoing cancer treatments.
'You Can't Keep the Titles': Piers Morgan Says King Charles Should Strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of Their Royal Styles
Piers Morgan got candid during an interview about King Charles' inability to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal titles.
'Only Working Royals Do Tours’: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Mocked for 'Mimicking Royal Behavior' They Once Slammed for Upcoming Nigeria Trip
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry once mocked the royals for 'big tours with cultural events,' which is exactly what the pair are billed to do in Nigeria.
Prince William Jokingly Asks Princess Kate to 'Stop Flirting' at Charity Fundraiser: Watch
Prince William shared an adorable moment with Princess Kate at a charity fundraiser in a recently resurfaced clip, where he tells his future queen to 'stop flirting.'
The Queen Was Not Amused: Elizabeth II 'Couldn't Say No' to Prince Edward's 'Humiliating' Royal Disaster TV Show
1987's 'It's a Royal Knockout,' organized by Prince Edward, became a 'humiliating experience' for the British royals and Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Anne the Dancer: Hardworking Royal 'Wants' to Go on 'Strictly Come Dancing' as a Contestant
Anne, Princess Royal, reportedly wants to go on 'Strictly Come Dancing' as a contestant.
Royally Astonished: Prince William Caught Off Guard by Prince Harry's 'Success' Amid Reunion Regrets
William, Prince of Wales, could be 'jealous' of his estranged younger brother Prince Harry's 'success' since leaving the monarchy in 2020.
Fake or Sincere? New Meghan Markle Netflix Show Said to Be 'Inspired' by 'Princess Kate's Parenting' Skills
Meghan Markle's new Netflix series is reportedly 'inspired' by 'Princess Kate's parenting skills,' which some analysts claim could be a mocking gesture.
Please Stay Away: Prince William and Princess Kate 'Will Not See' Prince Harry in May as Future Queen Is 'Vulnerable' Due to Cancer
Prince William and Princess Kate reportedly 'will not see' Prince Harry during his upcoming trip to Britain due to the future queen's cancer treatments.
Meghan Comes First: Prince Harry to 'Rush Off' From Britain to Meet Ex-Actress Next Month Without Visiting Sick King Charles and Princess Kate
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is reportedly planning to 'rush off' from the U.K. as soon as possible to meet up with Meghan Markle despite not seeing sick relatives.
'Let's Face It, They Need Netflix Content': Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'Trying to Woo' Nigeria to Keep Streamer Happy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's upcoming tour of Nigeria has some analysts wondering if it's just all for 'Netflix content.'
Harry's Cathedral of Bad Luck: Duke 'Somber' as Return to Parent's Wedding Site Where He Faced Booing With Meghan Looms
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is set to return to St Paul's Cathedral for Invictus Games celebration despite bad memories associated with venue.
The 'Hurt Is Too Deep': Prince William Cannot Forgive Harry and Meghan Due to Their 'Cruelty' Toward Princess Kate
William, Prince of Wales, reportedly cannot forgive Harry and Meghan due to how they treated Princess Kate in recent years.
From Palaces to Hotels: Prince Harry to Spend Time in Britain Alone as ‘Not a Single Family Member’ Plans to See Him
Harry, Duke of Sussex, has become the Duke of Nothing as 'not a single family member' plans to see him when he visits Britain on May 8.
A Sign of Things to Come: King Charles Left 'Crushed' Over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Announcement
In what would become a sign of issues to come, a then-Prince Charles was reportedly left 'crushed' over Prince Harry's late 2016 announcement about Meghan Markle.
Queen Camilla's 'Instinct': Consort 'Took All the Nastiness From Princess Diana Separation' to Better Understand 'What King Charles Needs'
Queen Camilla reportedly 'took the nastiness' from King Charles' split from Princess Diana to 'better understand' his 'needs.'
A 'Ray of Light': Princess Kate Is 'Resolutely Cheerful' With Wales Kids and Prince William on Royal Wedding Anniversary
Kate, Princess of Wales, is said to be 'cheerful' as she spends time with her kids and Prince William after their anniversary.
'Entirely the Wrong Way’: Queen Elizabeth II Broke Royal Protocol at William and Kate’s 2011 Wedding
The late Queen Elizabeth II experienced a glaring mishap when she arrived at Westminster Abbey for Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2011 wedding.
The 'Quasi Royals' Strike Back: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Trying to 'One-Up' Crown With Upcoming 'Tour' of Nigeria
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's upcoming 'tour' of Nigeria has some claiming the pair are trying to 'one-up' the British royal family.
'They Don't Speak' to Harry and Meghan: William and Kate Will Not Meet With Duke During His U.K Trip
In a move that will not surprise too many, Prince William and Princess Kate will not meet with Prince Harry during his trip.
Two Royal Rejections and Counting: Prince Harry Request to Stay in Windsor Castle Once Again Rejected Ahead of Duke's U.K. Trip
Harry, Duke of Sussex, will once again be phoning swank hotels as royal family denied his request to stay in Windsor Castle during his upcoming U.K. visit.
A Pressing 'Mark on History?': King Charles Wants to 'Be Among the People' and Doesn't 'Want to Waste a Single Minute' of His Reign
King Charles reportedly wants to 'be among the people' during cancer scare, and doesn't 'want to was a single minute' of his reign.
Meghan Markle New Brand Success: Duchess to Gross 'Seven Figures in Less Than 1 Year' Thanks to Exclusive Strawberry Jam
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is set to reportedly make 'seven figures in less than one year' thanks solely to her new brand's strawberry jam.
May I Cut In? Meghan Markle Scolds 'Attractive Woman' for Posing Next to Prince Harry During Polo Rewards Ceremony
Meghan Markle quickly scolded an 'attractive woman' who posed next to Prince Harry during a polo rewards ceremony in Florida.
Secret Palace Summit Showdown: King Charles 'Open to Reconciliation' With Prince Harry But Will Never Let Duke Become Part-Time Royal
King Charles III is reportedly 'open to reconciliation' with his estranged son, Prince Harry, but is adamant the fiery-haired prince will never work as a royal again.
Meghan Markle's 'American Attitude': Duchess 'Was Never' 'Relaxed' Enough to Become '100 Percent British'
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex' 'American attitude was never relaxed' enough for the ex-actress to become fully situated in British life as a working royal.
Princess Kate to Prioritize Royal Engagements With 'Minimal Exposure and Low Pressure' in Coming Months
Kate, Princess of Wales, to stick to engagements with 'minimal exposure' due to cancer treatments when HRH returns to public royal duties.
It's All for Meghan's 'Publicity': Are Sussex Project Announcements Just a 'Diversion Tactic' to Generate PR Interest in the Duchess?
Are all of the numerous Sussex project announcements just a 'diversion tactic' to generate PR for Meghan Markle?
'Deluded' and 'Perpetual Embarrassment': Prince Andrew Won't Lose Titles Since King Charles Wants to Spare Duke 'Public Shaming'
Andrew, Duke of York, has been labeled 'deluded' and a 'perpetual embarrassment' as King Charles reportedly plans to keep disgraced royal's titles intact.
'Can't Be Bothered': Prince Harry Presents Veteran Combat Medic an Award From His and Meghan Markle's Montecito Backyard
Harry, Duke of Sussex, presented a veteran combat medic an award via video from his Montecito backyard.
Danish Royals 'Not Happy' With Title Purge: Queen Margrethe's Son Criticizes Ex-Ruler for Taking Children's 'Identity' From Them
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie openly criticized Queen Margrethe II for taking their children's titles and 'identity' from them.
Prince Harry's 'Compromising' Tell-All: Duke 'Inflicted Irreversible Wounds' on Royals and Military With 2023 Memoir
Harry, Duke of Sussex's 2023 memoir, 'Spare,' is being accused of causing 'irreversible wounds' on both the royal family and the prince's military 'comrades.'
William and Kate’s ‘Very Private’ Anniversary: Prince Expected to ‘Spoil’ His Princess for Wedding Commemoration
Prince William reportedly wants to 'spoil' Princess Kate for their 13th wedding anniversary amid her cancer struggle.