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 REBELS Prince Harry's Power Play: Rebel Duke's South African Trip Success Sparks 'Very Dangerous' Trouble for King Charles and Queen Camilla's Monarchy
Prince Harry's two-week long solo trips to NYC, London and South Africa, have won praise, which could spell bad news in the PR department for King Charles III's Crown.PRINCESS DIANA Shocking Princess Diana Confession: Late Royal Once 'Praised' Queen Camilla for 'Loyal and Discrete' King Charles Affair
Princess Diana once paid Queen Camilla 'a compliment' of sorts by sharing how she appreciated the former mistress conducting a 'discrete' affair with then-Prince Charles.ROYAL REBELS Princess Anne's Regal Side-Eye: 'Hardworking Royals' Subtle 'I Told You So' About Meghan Markle Praised as 'Spot On'
Anne, Princess Royal, reportedly felt that Meghan Markle would have a "short shelf life" within the monarchy in what became an 'I told you so' moment for HRH.THE QUEEN A Brief Royal Blackout: Late Queen Elizabeth Left 'Sitting in the Dark' Thanks to Butler Error as Aides 'Left Scrambling' to Fix Blunder
According to former royal footman, Steven Kaye, the late Queen Elizabeth II was once left 'sitting in the dark' as he and other aides 'scrambled' to find candles.FEATURES & SCANDALS 'No Power to Evict': All Talk and 'No Bite' King Charles Cannot Defy the Crown Estate's Decision on Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge Residency
King Charles III has been characterized as all talk and 'no bite' as monarch cannot overrule the Crown Estate to outright evict Prince Andrew.ROYAL REBELS 'Deplorable' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Slammed as Nothing But 'Bloodletting Royals' Quick to 'Cash-in' on Perks
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a verbal smackdown from two veteran royal media specialists that saw the Montecito pair slammed as 'bloodletting royals.'ROYAL REBELS No U.K. Comeback for Meghan Markle: Kate Middleton 'Dilemma' Seals 'Duchess Difficult's' Fate in Charles III's Kingdom 'for Good'
Meghan Markle's possible return to the royal family, either for good or 'simply a visit,' has run into a huge 'dilemma' revolving around Catherine, Princess of Wales.FEATURES & SCANDALS Prince Andrew Eviction Date Set: Deadline Looms for Disgraced Duke to Exit Royal Lodge Unless 'Millions' Are Paid in Mansion Repairs
Andrew, Duke of York, is in 'panic mode' now that the Crown Estate has 'sided with King Charles' to kick the 'disgrace' out of the Royal Lodge.ROYAL REBELS Tables Turned on Sussexes: Prince William Ex-Aide Explosive Tell-All Threatens to Expose Prince Harry and 'Duchess Difficult' Meghan Markle
HEIRS & SPARES Royal Kids Want Answers: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis 'Likely Asking Questions' About Prince Harry After 'Megxit'
Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte are 'likely asking questions' about their uncle, Prince Harry, and 'Megxit.'ROYAL REBELS Kate Middleton Throws in the Towel: Future Queen No Longer 'Peacemaker' Between Princes William and Harry as Meghan Markle Is to Blame
Catherine, Princess of Wales, is not playing 'peacemaker' with feuding Princes William and Harry any longer, and reportedly admits Meghan Markle is wholly to blame.ROYAL REBELS Sussex Rescue 'Fail': Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson Admits to 'Pathetic Attempt' at Keeping Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Britain
Ex-prime minister Boris Johnson spilled how he 'failed' to prevent 'Megxit' in 2020, including having a private phone call with Prince Harry to dissuade wayward Duke.Latest News The Crown's 'New Approach': Prince William and Kate Middleton Want an 'Openness' Style of Monarchy Focused on the 'Human Condition'
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are said to want a more 'open' and 'accessible' British royal family when they take the reins.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry Soars Solo: Duke 'Knows He's Better on His Own' as Royal Rebel and Meghan Markle 'Avoid' Professional Appearances Together
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly 'knows' he is a jollier person when 'on his own' without 'succubus' Meghan Markle.ROYAL REBELS Royal Wings of Sorrow: Prince William's Pilot Plans for Prince George Serve as a 'Sad Reminder' of Prince Harry's Distant Relationship with His Nephew
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is reportedly 'sad' that he will not see Prince George grow up and take up his passion of piloting.PHOTOS Denmark's Queen Mary Sizzles in Brazil — But Has King Frederik Been Left Out in the Cold?
Denmark's Queen Mary is representing her nation on a four-day Brazilian tour, and causing a fashion sensation all without King Frederik by her side.ROYAL REBELS Penthouse Dreams, Shaky 'Foundation': Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard Brand Called Out for Glossy Facade With No Substance
Meghan Markle's American Rivera Orchard was criticized by a royal expert for lacking substance with no 'foundation.'ROYAL REBELS Late Queen Elizabeth Would Have Been 'Disappointed' With 'Megxit' Plan as Prince Harry 'Disrespected Her Wishes'
Queen Elizabeth II's instructions for 2020's 'Megxit,' which Prince Harry reportedly ignored, would have 'disappointed' Her late Majesty.Latest News Regal and Relatable: Queen Camilla's Grandkids 'Utterly Adore' King Charles and Have the Sweetest Nickname for Monarch
King Charles III is called 'Grandpa Wales' by his royal grandchildren, but his step-grandkids prefer to call His Majesty by a more peculiar nickname.Latest News Denmark's Queen Mary Hits Up Sunny Brazil During Solo Trip Abroad — But Where's King Frederik?
Queen Mary of Denmark decided to take a tour of Brazil for fun in the sun, but left King Frederik X behind.Latest News Prince William's Voice for Victory: Future King Got Hoarse Cheering on Aston Villa to 'Historic Win' Over Bayern Munich 42 Years After Last Epic Showdown
William, Prince of Wales, let it all out during an enthusiastic screaming session for Aston Villa's 'historic' win against Bayern Munich.Latest News Kate Middleton's Wild Pub Confession About Prince William's Engagement — And the Family Reactions She Never Saw Coming
Before she became a royal, Kate Middleton decided to tell her siblings about her engagement to Prince William in a local pub.ROYAL REBELS Camilla Is the 'Backbone' of the British Throne: Queen Blocked King Charles' Hopes for Reconciliation With Prince Harry During Recent London Trip
Queen Camilla is reportedly starting to 'add some backbone to the throne' by blocking King Charles' hopes to reconcile with Prince Harry during the rebel Duke's recent trip.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle Gives 2 'Non-Negotiable' Demands to End Rift With Prince William and Kate Middleton — But Will They Bow to 'Duchess Difficult?'
Meghan Markle reportedly has two demands that must be met before she would consider ending her feud with Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales.ROYAL REBELS From Palace to Purpose: Prince Harry 'Does Not Want His Royal Life Back' — But Is Ready to 'Recover His Reputation'
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly has no interest in being a working senior royal again, but is interested in pursuing one aspect of his former life.Latest News 'In Awe of What She Does': James Middleton Says Sister Kate Is the 'Same Person I Grew Up With'
James Middleton spoke about his elder sister, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her extraordinary public life.PRINCESS DIANA The Bracelet That Broke Princess Diana's Heart: Prince Charles' Betrothed Saw 'Camilla Signs' Just Weeks Before Royal Wedding
Diana, Princess of Wales, once found a bracelet weeks before her wedding to then-Prince Charles that he had wrapped and ready to send to his mistress, Camilla Parker-Bowles.ROYAL REBELS Time to Mend Fences? Prince Harry Advised to 'Go and See' Kate Middleton and End 'Pathetic Royal Warfare' Once and for All
Prince Harry and Kate, Princess of Wales, are rumored to have spoken recently, which has some analysts advising the Duke to 'go and see' his sister-in-law to end the family rift.ROYAL REBELS David Beckham's New Royal Teammate: Prince William Leaves Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'Upset' as Future King Bonds With Sports Star
David Beckham's meeting with Prince William on Tuesday, October 1, is said to have left Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'upset,' since both are 'on the outs' with the sports star.ROYAL REBELS Royal Scandal Near Miss: Princes Harry and William 'Dodged a Bullet' by Declining Past Invites to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 'Wild' Parties
Amid a huge sexual abuse scandal surrounding Sean 'Diddy' Combs, it was revealed that Princes Harry and William did not attend the disgraced mogul's infamous 'freak off parties.'PRINCESS DIANA Hairspray, Regal Humor and Palace Hijinks: Princess Diana's Hairdresser Shares How the People's Princess' Love for Practical Jokes Became Part of Her Lasting Appeal
Diana, Princess of Wales, was a royal who was 'never afraid to laugh," and the one-time future queen's 'bawdy sense of humor' has been revealed by her former hairdresser.PRINCESS DIANA Did Mohamed Al-Fayed Seal Princess Diana's Fate? Late Royal's Bodyguard Says 'Control Freak' Mogul's 'Attitude' of 'Fear' Over Staff Led to Tragic Crash in August 1997
Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Fayed, along with drunk driver Henri Paul, reportedly all lost their lives thanks to now-disgraced, late retail mogul Mohamed al-Fayed.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle's Mask Slips: 'Narcissistic' Duchess Exposed as 'Menace' Amid 'Not Surprising' Bullying Allegations After Oprah Winfrey Bombshell
Meghan Markle reportedly is nothing but a 'menace' and has been blasted as 'narcissistic' amid bullying allegations bombshell.FEATURES & SCANDALS Another Royal Offense: Prince Andrew and British Crown Swept Up in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Scandal as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Filled With 'Glee'
The Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Prince Andrew s-- scandal has reportedly left royal outcasts Prince Harry and Meghan Markle happy as the spotlight shifts from Team Sussex.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle 'Worried' as Popular Prince William and Kate Middleton to Split Time Between U.K. and U.S. for Foundation
Meghan Markle, who is trying to 'swat away' 'Duchess Difficult' headlines, is now said to be 'worried' about Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William spending time in America.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle Meltdown: 'Duchess Difficult' Label 'Will Never Go Away' as Ex-Actress Can't Help 'Propelling Bullying Narrative in Motion'
Meghan Markle reportedly cannot help herself when it comes to ensuring her 'bullying narrative' and 'Duchess Difficult' label stay in the news.ROYAL REBELS Kate Middleton and Prince William Make Royal Power Move as King Charles Weighs Prince Harry's Future: Sussexes Can't Match Wales Prestige!
Prince William, Kate, Princess of Wales and King Charles III weigh the ultimate decision of Prince Harry's future with the royal family.ROYAL REBELS Sussexes Shut Out: Palace in 'No Renegotiation' Mode as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Reconciliation Hopes Crushed
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been completely shut out by Buckingham Palace as there will be no royal 'renegotiation.'ROYAL REBELS An 'Extremely Proud' Duchess: Meghan Markle Watches From California as Prince Harry Talks Global Issues and Later Joins Jimmy Fallon for Spooky Fun
Meghan Markle watched from California and is reportedly 'extremely proud' of Prince Harry's NYC trip and 'spooky fun' excursion with Jimmy Fallon.ROYAL REBELS Royal Return or Regal Wreck? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Comeback Slammed as 'Completely Impractical Circus' as Trust Issues Explode
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry making a 'ridiculous fantasy' return to the monarchy is nothing but an 'impractical circus,' according to expert.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's NYC Makeover as a 'Royal Statesman' Stumbles as 'Duchess Difficult' Meghan Markle Steals the Spotlight in Royal Power Play
Prince Harry won praise for a speech in NYC on Tuesday, September 24, but Meghan Markle's 'Duchess Difficult' headlines stole his spotlight.ROYAL REBELS 'Fake Family Values' Montecito Duchess: Meghan Markle Makes Sure 'She Stays in Charge' of Mysterious Kids by Keeping Them 'Away From Royals'
Meghan Markle puts her non-working royal foot down when it comes to keeping her and Prince Harry's kids from the royal family.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle and Sarah Ferguson Blasted as 'Complete Frauds' Who Have No Business Being Famous: 'They're Just Grifters'
Meghan Markle and Sarah Ferguson are the 'ultimate grifters' of the Crown, and both 'disgraces' were labeled as 'complete frauds.'ROYAL REBELS A Sussex-York Secret Rendezvous: Sarah Ferguson Touched Down in NYC Amid Reports of 'Meeting' With Beatrice and Eugenie's Cousin Prince Harry
Prince Harry's NYC visit occurred at the same time ex-Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson also touched down in the Big Apple, sparking rumors of a possible meeting.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle's 'Truth' Unleashed: Duchess Is Waiting for the Perfect Moment to Set Off 'Very Truthful and Detailed' Memoir Bombshell
Meghan Markle's reported 'imminent' memoir is expected to unleash her 'truth' in a very 'detailed' and 'explosive' manner.Latest News The Crown's Best Kept Secret: Kate Middleton and Prince William's Mysterious and 'Modest' Fourth Home No One Has Ever Seen
Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, have a mysterious fourth home that has rarely been photographed.ROYAL REBELS Sussex American Dream on the Rocks: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'Perfect Bubble' Set to Burst as 'Grifters' 'Aren't Built' for Hollywood
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing big trouble in Hollywood in wake of 'Duchess Difficult' controversy.ROYAL REBELS A Sister-in-Law's Touch: Kate Middleton Called 'Homesick' Prince Harry and Helped Write Palace's Birthday Message to Rebel Duke
Kate, Princess of Wales, reportedly called Harry, Duke of Sussex, on his 40th birthday before playing a part in composing his senior royal-approved birthday message.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Montecito Inner Circle: Duke's 'Hand-Picked Second Family' Shows Rebel Royal 'Needs Support' as Spare Heir 'Feels Isolated'
Harry, Duke of Sussex, celebrated his 40th birthday with his 'hand-picked second family' who helps him no longer 'feel isolated.'ROYAL REBELS Prince William Skips NYC Diana Awards Amid Earthshot Mission — But Is Future King Really Avoiding Prince Harry Instead?
William, Prince of Wales, 'determined not to be distracted' by Harry, Duke of Sussex, as both wind up in NYC at same time.