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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FEATURES & SCANDALS 'King of Thieves!': King Charles Faces Down Aboriginal Protestors During Australia Tour After 'Crazed' Aussie Senator Outburst
King Charles III, who is touring Australia with Queen Camilla, was met by a 'loud,' Aboriginal protestor outside the Sydney Opera House, Tuesday, October 22.ROYAL REBELS Sussex 'Golden Visa': King Charles 'Not Wasting Time' as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Try to Bridge Royal Rift From Portugal
King Charles III, busy on tour in Australia, reportedly will not 'waste time' dwelling on possible ulterior motives with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new Portugal home.HEIRS & SPARES Kate Middleton's Secret Royal Command: The Four Words That Keep Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in Check
Kate, Princess of Wales, reportedly used four words to keep her children 'in line' while at home.PHOTOS King Charles and Queen Camilla Arrive in Rainy Australia for 'Historic' Tour in Style: Photos
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived to a rainy reception in Sydney, Australia, for their six-day tour of the nation.THE QUEEN A Daughter's Heartbreaking Farewell: Princess Anne Reveals Details of 'Selfless' Conversation She Had With Dying Queen Elizabeth II
Anne, Princess Royal, was with Queen Elizabeth II in the days before the monarch's death, and said her mother was thinking about others over herself until the end.HEIRS & SPARES Zara and Mike Tindall Drawn Into the Royal Spotlight — But Can They Handle the Pressure in Bigger Roles?
Zara and Mike Tindall are becoming 'more and more famous in royal circles' as 'slimmed-down monarchy' stirs rumors of a Tindall duo status upgrade.ROYAL REBELS Palace Grace vs. Hollywood Glitz: Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle 'on Very Different Paths' That Use Star Power Differently
Kate, Princess of Wales and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are 'on very different paths' in how they approach both royal and Hollywood fame.ROYAL REBELS From Brothers-in-Arms to Strangers: Prince Harry's Army and Eton College Buddies 'Won’t Visit Him' Thanks to Meghan Markle
Prince Harry's old Army and Eton College pals reportedly won't try and visit with him because of Meghan Markle.ROYAL REBELS Down Under and Out: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 Australia Tour Left Their Royal Ambitions in the Bush
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 2018 down under tour 'broke' the royal couple, and is said to have led to their desire to ditch the Crown.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry on the Prowl: Duke Reclaims His 'Crown Power' and 'Mojo' While Meghan Markle's Spotlight Dims
Prince Harry is making waves in royal media lately thanks to his solo trips, but with his rise comes Meghan Markle's 'inevitable' fall from the spotlight.HEIRS & SPARES Breaking Free: Princess Charlotte Could Walk Away From Palace Life for 'a Career' She Chooses as Modern Monarchy Ramps Up
Princess Charlotte could reportedly be free to choose her own 'career' path outside of 'royal duty for life' thanks to modern royal, Catherine, Princess of Wales.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Reset: Duke Is 'Going Back to Basics' as 'Professional Separation' From Meghan Markle Heats Up
Harry, Duke of Sussex, has reportedly 'set the reset button' on his life thanks to his 'professional separation' from Meghan Markle.FEATURES & SCANDALS Prince Andrew's Downfall: Duke of York 'Ignored' Royal Family Warnings for 'Newsnight' Interview Leading to His Fall From Grace
Andrew, Duke of York, reportedly 'ignored' all of the royal family's advice in the lead-up to and aftermath from his 2019 'Newsnight' interview.ROYAL REBELS Divided Spencer Loyalties: Lady Kitty Spencer and Sisters Rally Behind Prince William in Heir's Ongoing Feud With Prince Harry
Ladies Kitty, Amelia and Eliza Spencer reportedly take Prince William's side in ongoing rift with Montecito-residing Prince Harry.FEATURES & SCANDALS King Charles vs. Aussie Anti-Royalists: British Monarch Faces Backlash for Australia Trip as Down Under Republicans 'Feel Unheard'
His Majesty King Charles III's first Australian tour as sovereign is already under fire from a 'growing' contingent of Aussie anti-monarchists.ROYAL REBELS Where's the Sparkle, Meghan Markle? Duchess Spotted Without Engagement Ring at Event Leaving Sussex Fans Worried
Meghan Markle stepped out without her engagement ring to an event in Santa Barbara, Calif., without Prince Harry.ROYAL REBELS Glossy Grudge: Meghan Markle's Last Minute Cosmetic Request Left Kate Middleton 'Grimacing' Amid a 'Clash' of Royal Styles
Meghan Markle 'crossed numerous lines' when she once asked Kate, then-Duchess of Cambridge if she could use her lip gloss.HEIRS & SPARES Prince William Shares the 'Crucial Motto' Guiding Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte's Upbringing
William, Prince of Wales, shared an amusing motto for how he ensures he keeps his three kids happy when returning home from engagements.ROYAL REBELS Trouble in Sussexville: Royal Insiders Fuel Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Divorce Buzz as 'Trial Separation' Continues
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's professional 'trial separation' is rumored to possibly lead to divorce as the Sussex duo exhibit 'tensions' in their relationship.ROYAL REBELS Mike Tindall's Truth Bomb: Omid Scobie's 'Scobieites' Blasted as 'F------ Nuts' After Sussex Author Criticized Former Rugby Player
Mike Tindall waded into the ongoing Sussex-Royal feud by calling out author Omid Scobie's followers.Latest News 'Brave and Resilient': Kate Middleton Opens Up in Heartfelt Conversation During First Royal Engagement After Completing Chemo
Catherine, Princess of Wales, spoke with first responders at her first royal engagement since completing chemotherapy.FEATURES & SCANDALS Mike Tindall Reveals Kate Middleton's Fitness Regimen as Princess of Wales Returns to Royal Life
Mike Tindall told his podcast listeners about Kate Middleton and the Wales family's love of sports.FEATURES & SCANDALS Prince Andrew Thrown to the Wolves: Duke 'Let Down' by Palace Over 'Hefty Payout Recipient' Virginia Giuffre's Abuse Allegations
Andrew, Duke of York, was 'let down' by Buckingham Palace under both Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III concerning Virginia Giuffre's abuse claims.FEATURES & SCANDALS 'Royal Cheapskate': King Charles Offers Palace Job for 'Below Minimum Wage' to 'Mock His Peasant Subjects' Many of Which 'Can't Afford to Pay Bills'
King Charles III has come under fire for a Windsor Castle housekeeping position that was initially advertised below minimum wage.FEATURES & SCANDALS A Kingdom in Transition: Ailing King Charles' Power Fades as Prince William and Kate Middleton 'Quietly' Gain Control Behind the Scenes
An ailing King Charles III's hold over his throne is 'weakening' thanks to the dynamic star power of king and queen-in-waiting Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle 'Cries Victim' as 'World's Most Bullied' Person — But Wasn't Kate Middleton First to Face the Royal Firing Squad?
Meghan Markle's claim of being the 'world's most bullied person' finds one expert reminding 'Duchess Difficult' of Kate Middleton's pre-royal experience.FEATURES & SCANDALS Prince William's 'Action-Packed' Plea: Future King Asks 'Jason Bourne' Director to 'Please' Make Another Installment
William, Prince of Wales, asked acclaimed filmmaker Paul Greengrass to direct another 'Jason Bourne' film, which the director laughed off.ROYAL REBELS Love… or Limelight? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'Do Their Own Thing' Approach Lately Stirs Rumors of a Splintered Union
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are working separately as of late, but some royal analysts and fans think there could marital friction going on behind doors.POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE A Royal Rebirth! Kate Middleton Soon Prepares to Dazzle in a Tiara for Fairytale Comeback After Conquering Cancer
Kate, Princess of Wales, is back on the royal engagement circuit after conquering cancer, and could be set to don a tiara once again in early December 2024.Latest News King Charles Takes No Chances: Two Doctors Join Royal Entourage on High-Stakes Australia and Samoa Visit With Ailing Monarch
King Charles III is still battling cancer, but His Majesty is 'determined' to visit his Australian subjects, and adds two doctors to his entourage for health purposes.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle's Verbal Flop: 'Pretentious' Remark Sparks Fury as 'Duchess Difficult's' Most Laughable Blunder Yet
Meghan Markle has been accused of many 'blunders' over the years with her 'word salad,' but her alleged latest remark 'takes the cake.'ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle the 'Good Person?' Ex-Bodyguard Defends Duchess While Multiple Staffers Tell a Tale of Royal Terror
Meghan Markle was defended by her former bodyguard, who called her a 'good person,' even though multiple staffers accused her of bullying.PHOTOS Queen Mary of Denmark Reunites With King Frederik After Split Rumors: Photos
Denmark's Queen Mary stepped out for a glitzy reception in Copenhagen with King Frederik X, leading many to wonder if Their Majesties are 'back on.'ROYAL REBELS Sussex Cold Revenge: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Condemning Their Own Children' to a Life Banned from Britain and the Crown
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly ensuring their children 'are kept away' from the U.K. and the monarchy 'for the foreseeable future.'FEATURES & SCANDALS The People's Royals: Prince William and Kate Middleton's Bold New Approach to Monarchy to Focus on Winning Hearts Across the Kingdom
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William are reportedly planning to turn the British monarchy into a Princess Diana style 'people's monarchy.'HEIRS & SPARES Prince George 'Dishes' on His Future: Future Monarch Wants to Become Aspiring Chef Before King as Royal Set to Ditch Military Service
Prince George could be set to become 'Chef George' as he reportedly plans to ditch customary military service before becoming 'His Majesty.'FEATURES & SCANDALS The Duke, the Spy and the 'Alien': Russian Operative's Surreal UFO Scheme to Get Close to Prince Philip Revealed
The late Prince Philip reportedly harbored a fascination with UFOs and aliens, and even once had an aide question an 'entity' named 'Janus' who may have really been a KGB spy.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle Couldn't 'Soar Like Kate Middleton' — So the Crown Clipped Her Wings and Crushed Her 'Diva' Dreams
Meghan Markle reportedly had her 'diva' dreams crushed when she married into the British monarchy and discovered she ranked behind Kate, Princess of Wales.PHOTOS 'Frightened' But Defiant: Sarah Ferguson Vows to 'Protect Her Truth' Amid Intense Cancer Battle
Sarah, Duchess of York, got candid about her recent battles with two types of cancer, and how she vowed to 'protect her truth' amid media coverage.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Fight for Taxpayer-Provided Police Protection Hits a Wall — While Taylor Swift Enjoys 'Rare' State-Funded VIP Security in London
Amid Prince Harry's 'endless' fight to reclaim his British taxpayer-funded protection, pop icon Taylor Swift got just that during a recent appearance in London.ROYAL REBELS 'Ice Them Out': Royals Turn Cold Shoulder on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Securing the Monarchy's Future Without the Drama
The British royal family's senior members have 'went beyond ghosting' by 'completely icing out' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as if they no longer exist.FEATURES & SCANDALS Prince Andrew Exile Complete: 'Newsnight' Interview Star Confirms There's 'No Way Back' as Duke Watches TV All Day in 'Rotting' Mansion
Andrew, Duke of York, is now permanently settled into his royal exile as 'Newsnight' interview star confirms scandalous prince has 'no way back' to public life.FEATURES & SCANDALS Exposed! Queen Camilla's Crown Comes with a Price as Clarence House Staff's Three-Word Nickname for Ex-Mistress Leaks
Queen Camilla was given a 'fitting' nickname by her staff at Clarence House, but some wonder if Her Majesty would approve of the moniker.Latest News Queen Camilla 'Pleased' as Cancer-Stricken King Charles Skips Climate Summit
Queen Camilla's 'intense anxiety' over cancer-stricken King Charles' health got a reprieve recently as His Majesty 'wisely' decided to skip traveling to COP conference.ROYAL REBELS Failed Duchess' Hollywood Hustle: Meghan Markle's Bold Plot to Conquer Tinseltown Unveiled as Royal Scandal Simmers
Meghan Markle 'failed as a Duchess,' and is on track to do 'everything she can' to become an A-lister in Hollywood... but will it work?Latest News Royal Plastic Panic! King Charles 'Shrieks' at Saran Wrap Leading Queen Camilla to Explain What the 'Common' Product Is to Baffled Monarch
King Charles III reportedly 'shrieked' when he first discovered the 'common' product saran wrap, leading Queen Camilla to explain the product to the eco-friendly monarch.ROYAL REBELS No Second Chances With Meghan Markle: 'Ruthless' Duchess 'Ghosts' and Severs Friendships Without Warning Causing Distress Among Inner Circle
Meghan Markle has been labeled 'ruthless' in how the Duchess 'ghosts' people when she no longer needs them.Latest News Silent Shade: Sarah Ferguson Snubs Prince Andrew in Statement While Praising Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie Amid Health Crisis
Sarah Ferguson gave an update on her health struggles to an outlet, but failed to thank her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, with whom she has been living with since 2008.THE QUEEN Queen Elizabeth's Last Word for Meghan Markle: 'Out of Character' Remark Stunned Balmoral Castle Insiders Weeks Before Beloved Monarch's Death
The late Queen Elizabeth II reportedly summarized her thoughts on Meghan Markle with one grim and blunt word weeks before she died in September 2022.ROYAL REBELS Kate Middleton's Sussex Change of Heart: Future Queen 'Would Never Forgive' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Since Both 'Have Done Enough' Damage to Crown
Despite reported attempts with Prince Harry, Kate, Princess of Wales, would ultimately 'never forgive' her brother-in-law and Meghan Markle due to things they said about her.