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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Royal Exes 'Stick Together': Sarah Ferguson 'Talks Sense' Into Prince Andrew by Convincing Duke to Stay Away From Sandringham This Christmas
Sarah Ferguson, who vowed that she and Prince Andrew 'stick together,' reportedly helped steer the scandalous Duke away from Sandringham this Christmas.
Royal Holiday Hiccup: Why Kate Middleton and Prince William Could Miss King Charles' Annual Christmas Lunch at Buckingham Palace
Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William could miss King Charles' annual Christmas lunch due to traveling conflicts.
Prince William Prepares for 'Noisy' Sandringham Christmas Chaos With Massive 45-Person Guest List for Royal Yuletide Celebration
William, Prince of Wales, revealed Christmas at Sandringham will feature a whopping 45 guests this year.
Sussex Christmas Surprise: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'Secret' Family Card Unveiled Amid Holiday Greetings Storm
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2024 Christmas card showed a new glimpse of Archie and Lilibet while sparking some controversy.
A Merry Sussex Meltdown: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'Tipped Over the Edge' by Royal Family's Christmas Cold Shoulder
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly 'tipped over the edge' by a 'ruthless' Christmas snub.
Oprah Winfrey Calls Meghan Markle Her 'Neighbor Friend' After Receiving Modest Gift From the Duchess
Meghan Markle was thinking about her pal Oprah Winfrey's 'love of trees' when she sent her a roughly $68 gift.
Fleeing Sandringham: Princess Diana and Queen Camilla's 'Unlikely' Shared Christmas Secret Revealed
In an 'unlikely' similarity, both Diana, Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla reportedly liked to leave Sandringham immediately after Christmas.
Titles for Sale: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'Desperate' Royal Cash Grab Defies Queen Elizabeth's Dying Wish
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continued to use their royal titles for monetary gain despite a dying Queen Elizabeth commanding pair not to, Paul Burrell dished.
King Charles Hosts Pre-Christmas Lunch: George, Charlotte and Louis to Dine 'Separately' From Prince William and Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace
King Charles III is set to host his annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, which will reportedly include a special section for the Wales kids.
A Royal Thank You: Prince William and Kate Middleton 'Treat Their Staff Like Family' During Christmas
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales are 'renowned ' for treating 'their staff like family' during the holiday season.
Heart of a Fighter: Kate Middleton's Cancer Journey Sparks New Hope and Love With Prince William as Pair Take 'Nothing for Granted'
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales look forward to a new year of hope and love after the future queen's cancer struggle.
Fur-Ever Sussex Festive: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas Card Highlights Rescue Dog Mia Along With Rare Glimpse of Archie and Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2024 Christmas card featured rare glimpses of Archie and Lilibet along with Mamma Mia, the family's pet beagle.
Prince Andrew's 'Megxit': Scandal-Ridden Duke Could Follow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Path Out of U.K.
Andrew, Duke of York, who is currently navigating a new espionage scandal, could be set to jump ship out of Britain like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry's Netflix Nightmare: Duke's Polo Documentary Slammed as 'Proof Money Can’t Buy Taste' With Dismal Audience Score
Another one bites the dust for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix deal as 'POLO' tanks in ratings and audience scores.
'Rubbishing' Kate Middleton: 'Unforgivable' Comment That May Have Cost Prince Harry From Reconciling With His Family Revealed
Prince Harry is likely to never experience royal reconciliation thanks to what he said about Kate, Princess of Wales in his memoir.
Kicked Out Twice Over: Prince Andrew Eyes Move Abroad Far From Britain's Shores After Fresh Royal Snub
Prince Andrew's 'endless scandals' have reportedly compelled the so-called royal disgrace to 'ditch the drama' and move abroad.
Eton or a Bold New Era? Prince William and Kate Middleton Set to 'Shake Things Up' With Prince George's Next School
Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William are reportedly torn between sending Prince George to traditional Eton College or a state school.
King Charles and Kate Middleton's Yuletide Bond: Monarch Guarantees 'Relaxed' Christmas for Beloved Daughter-in-Law After Rough Year for Both
King Charles III is still battling cancer, but in 'a selfless move,' according to an insider, His Majesty wants a 'relaxed' atmosphere at Christmas as Kate recovers.
Prince Harry's Race to the Altar: Meghan Markle's 'Ticking Clock' and Other Royal Pressures Behind Their Whirlwind Wedding
Prince Harry, feeling that Meghan Markle's 'ticking clock' was an issue, reportedly felt a need to rush into a marriage with the 'Suits' star.
'Christmas Magic' or PR Miracle? Kate Middleton's Secret Plan to Heal Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Rift Revealed
Kate, Princess of Wales is set to co-host a large Christmas gathering at Anmer Hall, and could even spread festive cheer Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's way.
Prince Andrew's 'Endless' Scandal Parade: Duke Slammed by Government Minister as 'Very Unwise' While Charles III Has to Clean Up His Mess
King Charles III was drawn into the emerging Prince Andrew Chinese spy scandal, which led one government minister to slam the Duke as 'very unwise.'
Spy Games: Prince Andrew Denies Ongoing 'Contact' With Accused Chinese Agent Amid Growing Government Concern
Andrew, Duke of York, managed to rake up yet another scandal as disgraced royal said he 'ceased all contact' with an alleged Chinese spy.
All Eyes on Meghan Markle: Duchess' Success 'Will Dictate' Future With Prince Harry as Netflix Deal Nears End After 5 Years and '3 Flops'
As Netflix prepares to discuss the close of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's contract next autumn, the Duchess of Sussex's success to 'dictate' future with Duke.
Prince Harry in the Saddle? Meghan Markle's No Longer 'Wearing the Pants' in New 'Polo' Documentary Flop
Prince Harry could now be 'back in the driver's seat' as Meghan Markle reportedly is no longer 'wearing the pants' in their union as seen in new Netflix 'flop.'
Deck the Halls for All But Prince Andrew: Kate Middleton Refused to Give Disgraced Duke a Seat at Popular Carol Service Even 'Behind a Pillar'
Prince Andrew was not invited to Kate, Princess of Wales' carol service, not even with suggestions to conceal him from view.
David Beckham's Office Decor Reveals the British Royal Closest to His Heart as Sports Icon 'Longs' for Knighthood: Watch
David Beckham, who some analysts suggest 'really wants a knighthood,' has a framed photograph of a beloved British royal in his office.
The Original 'Duchess Difficult': Sarah Ferguson's Abrupt Exit and 'Airs and Graces' Leaves Journalist Stunned
Sarah, Duchess of York, was reportedly the 'Duchess Difficult' long before Meghan Markle as witnessed in a 'heated' 2011 interview she walked out of.
'Desperate' Times or Dirty Deals? Prince Andrew's Chinese Spy-Linked Financial Fiasco at the Palace Unmasked
Andrew, Duke of York, was reportedly 'influenced' by a spy from China regarding a financial scheme known as 'the Eurasia fund.'
Cleaning Prince Harry's Mess: King Charles Leaves 'Whiny Duke's' Security Drama to the Government in Order to Avoid Another Scandal
King Charles III 'has had it' with Prince Harry's security concerns and court cases, and lets others handle the Duke's issues to avoid possible leaks of conversations.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Distance Themselves From 'Horse S---' Netflix Polo Disaster
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry labeled 'box office poison' and try to 'distance themselves' from their latest flop Netflix doc 'POLO.'
Queen's Final Cut: Elizabeth II 'Curtly' Blocks Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Lilibet Photograph Dreams in Only 2 Words
Queen Elizabeth II, now rumored to have been suffering from bone cancer, 'curtly' blocked a photography request from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in June 2022, reports suggest.
Royal Noel: King Charles and Queen Camilla Plan 'One of the Biggest' Royal Christmas Gatherings in Decades
King Charles and Queen Camilla will reportedly host a 'super-sized' royal Christmas at Sandringham after a year of 'intense health struggles and anxiety.'
Royal Warning: 'Weakened' Queen Camilla Advised to Stay Indoors as Viral Pneumonia Takes Toll on King Charles' Wife
Queen Camilla's health could be in 'a precarious position' as King Charles' consort battles a rough case of viral pneumonia.
Tinsel, Traditions and Tiaras: Inside Prince William and Kate Middleton's 'Enchanting' Royal Christmas at Anmer Hall With Full Guest List
Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William are reportedly set to stage an elaborate and 'enchanting' Christmas celebration at their Anmer Hall home.
No Fairy Tale: Princes William and Harry's 'Barbaric' Youth Scars Laid Bare in Brutal Confession From Queen Camilla's Son
Tom Parker Bowles gave 'rare' insight into Princes William and Harry, sharing how the pair had a 'barbaric' youth.
Prince Andrew's Royal Ransom: Duke Threatens to 'Sell Out Everyone' If King Charles Continues to 'P--- Him Off' With Eviction Notices
Andrew, Duke of York, is reportedly 'not playing around' if King Charles 'continues to p--- him off' with eviction threats from his home the Royal Lodge.
Crowning Glory or Marital Misery? Queen Camilla's 'Marriage Advice' to Kate Middleton Met With Raised Eyebrows and 'Ironic Smirks'
Queen Camilla, who cheated on her husband with a married then-Prince Charles, reportedly gave Kate, Princess of Wales 'marriage advice.'
Royal Christmas Clash: Prince Andrew Insists on Sandringham Tradition While Queen Camilla's Clan Shakes Up King Charles' Holiday Plans
Andrew, Duke of York, is a typical fixture at Sandringham during Christmas, and even with his recent scandals, King Charles will likely still invite his brother for the 2024 holidays.
King Charles' Marital Regret: Monarch Warns Prince William 'Don't Make the Mistakes I Made' by Not Putting Family First
King Charles III reportedly warned his heir, Prince William, to not 'make the mistakes' he made during his first marriage, and always put family above duty.
Kate Middleton Spills on 'Shock' 2007 Split From Prince William: 'I Wasn't Happy' and Felt 'Consumed' But Came Back 'Stronger'
Kate, Princess of Wales got candid about her brief, six month split from Prince William back in 2007.
A Royal Escape to Remember: Prince William to Whisk Kate Middleton Away for Romantic Getaway Filled With 'Hidden Treasures' in the Isles of Scilly
William, Prince of Wales could be set to take Kate, Princess of Wales on a romantic getaway to the Isles of Scilly on the Southwest Coast of England in 2025.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Serve Sussex Fans Another Netflix Documentary Dud With 'POLO': 'When Will They Learn?'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newest offering on Netflix is yet another nonfiction outing, this time about polo, which fans have called 'out of touch.'
Behind the Scenes Royals: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Applauded for Their 'Easy and Collaborative' Approach While Filming Netflix's 'POLO'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'were wonderful to work with,' according to the showrunner of their new Netflix documentary 'POLO.'
Royal Déjà Vu: Princess Charlotte's 'Spencer Stare' at Kate Middleton's Christmas Concert Sparks Comparisons to Grandma Princess Diana
Princess Charlotte of Wales 'stole the show' at Kate, Princess of Wales' fourth Together at Christmas concert, with her 'Spencer stare' winning comparisons to Princess Diana.
Tailgating and Tiaras: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Defend 'Pompous' Polo's Down-to-Earth Side in 'Brutally Mocked' New Docuseries
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's new Netflix series 'POLO' was branded as 'pompous' and more by numerous detractors of 'elitist' new show.
Kate Middleton vs. Media Titans: Princess of Wales in Running for Time's 'Person of the Year' Honor Next to Elon Musk and Donald Trump
Kate, Princess of Wales, is in the running to secure 'Time' magazine's coveted 'Person of the Year' honor with both Donald Trump and Elon Musk also short-listed.
Royal Shaky Knees: Prince William Looked 'Nervous and Intimidated' During 'Awkward' Donald Trump Meeting
William, Prince of Wales, reportedly looked 'nervous and intimidated' when he met former and incoming U.S. president, Donald Trump, in Paris on Saturday, December 7.
Prince William's Donald Trump Meeting Sparked Explosive Insult From Meghan Markle's Inner Circle
Prince William, heir to the British throne, held a formal meeting with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, which had Meghan Markle's pal in a tizzy.
'Really, Very Handsome': Donald Trump Praises Prince William's 'Good Looks' While Asking About King Charles and Kate Middleton's Health
William, Prince of Wales, had a 'very cordial' 40-minute meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, which saw the incoming president call HRH 'very handsome.'
'Thin-Skinned' Team Sussex: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'Let Social Media Comments Get to Them' in Lead-Up to 'Professional Split'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly allowed 'social media comments get to them' in the lead-up to their career split.