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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Latest News Shocking Royal Update: Queen Camilla's Son Gives Blunt, 5-Word Response When Asked About State of King Charles' Cancer Battle
Tom Parker-Bowles gave an update on King Charles III's cancer battle, and Queen Camilla's son's five-word response has alarm bells ringing.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Lonely Quest: 'New Meaning' Needed for 'Cause-Collecting' Duke as Meghan Markle Opts Out of Duke's Solo Trips
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is undertaking more solo trips as he reportedly needs 'new meaning' in his life as Meghan Markle stays home.ROYAL REBELS Spare Cautionary Tale: Prince Harry Advised to Navigate Clear of Prince Andrew's 'Same Mistakes' Now That Rebel Duke Is 40
Harry, Duke of Sussex, was advised not to make the 'same mistakes' as his uncle, and former spare heir Prince Andrew, now living in disgraced exile.ROYAL REBELS Duchess Perfect: Meghan Markle's Currently Employed Staffers Have Nothing But 'Positive' Things to Say About 'Dictator in High Heels'
Meghan Markle's current staff have nothing but 'positive' things to say about the recently-labeled 'dictator in high heels.'Latest News Royal Romance in the Highlands: Prince William and Kate Middleton Share 'Private Weekend' at Balmoral as Kids Stay With Middletons
Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William reportedly shared a 'private weekend' together at Balmoral without the kids.Latest News Sarah Ferguson Feeling the Heat on Royal Lodge Battle as Ex-Royal Advertises $21.5K Per Month London Townhome to Make 'Airbnb Rent': 'No Shame in Her Hustle'
Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson has gotten the label of 'no shame in her game' by renting out her London townhome if Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge battle results in eviction.Latest News Kate Middleton's Timeless Christmas Concert Special 'Up in the Air' Due to Princess of Wales' Cancer Recovery
Kate, Princess of Wales' fourth annual 'Together at Christmas' concert could be postponed this year as future queen recovers from cancer.FEATURES & SCANDALS A 'Civil’ Royal Feud: Prince Andrew 'Has Never Criticized King Charles' During Royal Lodge Rift and Remains 'Fiercely Loyal' to His Brother
Andrew, Duke of York, reportedly takes pride in his never having 'criticized King Charles' during their now years-long rift over the Royal Lodge.FEATURES & SCANDALS Prince Andrew's Royal Wave Goodbye: Amazon's Emily Maitlis Show Tanks in Ratings as Disgraced Duke Hopes 'Endless Attacks' Meet Similar Fate
Andrew, Duke of York, is getting the last laugh on the ratings disaster 'A Very Royal Scandal,' and hopes other 'attacks' follow the same path.THE QUEEN 'Princess Catherine' Denied: Late Queen Elizabeth Refused Prince William's Plea to Make Kate Middleton More Than a Duchess on Wedding Day
Kate Middleton became the Duchess of Cambridge on her wedding day, but Prince William reportedly asked Queen Elizabeth II for a higher rank.HEIRS & SPARES Royal Parent Outrage: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson 'Deeply Disappointed' by Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie Portrayals in New Show
Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew are reportedly 'deeply disappointed' in how Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were played in Amazon Prime Video's 'A Very Royal Scandal.'ROYAL REBELS Hollywood's Royal Rejects: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Face Waning Influence in Tinseltown Thanks to Major Publication 'Hit Piece'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's popularity in Hollywood has taken a dive thanks to a 'hit piece' put out by 'The Hollywood Reporter.'ROYAL REBELS Royal Reality Check: Meghan Markle's 'Arrogant' Disney Princess Dreams Crumbled in the Harsh Reality of Crown's Lifetime of Duty
Meghan Markle reportedly had an 'arrogant' Disney Princess perception of British royal life before marrying Prince Harry in 2018.ROYAL REBELS Against All Odds: How Kate Middleton's 'Brave' Cancer Fight Gave Princess of Wales 'New Perspective' on Prince William and Prince Harry's Rift
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Harry, Duke of Sussex, presented an award along with cracking some rare jokes while attending Kevin Costner's fall charity concert without 'sick' Meghan Markle.Latest News Denmark's Queen Margrethe II in Hospital After Fall — King Frederik Tells Reporters 'We Take It Day by Day' When Asked About 84-Year-Old's Health
Denmark's former reigning Queen Margrethe II took a fall at her castle north of Copenhagen, and is in the hospital 'under observation.'ROYAL REBELS Sussex Royal Vote Shelved: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have 'No Plans' to Endorse U.S. Political Candidate 'Right Now'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who both 'played politics' in the U.S. 2020 election, currently have 'no plans' to endorse a political nominee... 'right now.'ROYAL REBELS No Royal Overdraft: Prince Harry Is 'Doing Well Financially' and 'Spends a Lot' Thanks to New Inheritance Amid Sussex 'Broke' Rumors
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is reportedly 'doing well financially' amid rumors the Duke and Meghan Markle are 'broke.'ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry Gets the Royal Flush: No Meeting or 'Call-Up' From King Charles or Prince William During Rebel Duke's Upcoming U.K. Trip
Harry, Duke of Sussex, will be in London for the WellChild Awards on Monday, September 30, but a meeting with King Charles and Prince William is reportedly 'not happening.'FEATURES & SCANDALS King Charles' Drama-Filled Court: Monarch Seeks to Escape 'Further Embarrassment' From Newest Prince Andrew Scandal
King Charles III is 'sidestepping one royal scandal after the next,' and is seeking to avoid even 'further embarrassment' from new Prince Andrew miniseries.ROYAL REBELS Nothing But 'Fabrications': Meghan Markle Insider Strikes Back at Sussex Workplace Staffers Calling Ex-Actress 'Duchess Difficult'
An insider close to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shot down 'mile long' list of allegations against ex-actress' 'difficult' workplace behavior.ROYAL REBELS Sussex Neighbors Revolt: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Nearby Residents 'Fed Up' With 'Faux' Royals and Tell Pair to 'Move On'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing a neighborly 'firing squad' near their Montecito home as nearby residents want the couple out of the area.FEATURES & SCANDALS Harrods Mogul's 'Creepy' Royal Obsession: Princess Diana's Friend Mohamed Al Fayed Had Bizarre Connection to Queen Elizabeth
Princess Diana's friend and Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed harbored a 'creepy' fascination with the British royal family.FEATURES & SCANDALS A Real Royal 'Sicko': Prince Andrew's Disturbing Question for Emily Maitlis Before Infamous 'Newsnight' Interview Revealed
Andrew, Duke of York, asked a 'twisted' question to interviewer Emily Maitlis before 'Newsnight' interview as revealed in new miniseries 'A Very Royal Scandal.'ROYAL REBELS King Charles 'Needs a Drink': Monarch 'Fed Up' With Prince Harry as 'Whiny' Duke 'Nags Daddy' for Security Before U.K. Trip
King Charles III reportedly 'needs a drink' when it comes to Prince Harry's 'incessant' alleged phone calls and 'demands' for 'Pa' to pay his protection costs.ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle's 'Puppet' Duke: Prince Harry 'Deprived of Freedom' as Duchess Makes 'Man Baby' Royal 'Dependent' on Her
Meghan Markle has reportedly turned Prince Harry into a full-on puppet as 'man baby' Duke becomes 'dependent' on 'ruthless' duchess.FEATURES & SCANDALS 'Freeloader' Prince Andrew's Protection Plea: Duke's 'Real Problem' Exiting the Royal Lodge Is Resentment for King Charles Refusing to Fund Security Detail
Andrew, Duke of York, is peeved about King Charles demanding his exit from the Royal Lodge, but monarch cutting disgraced royal's security is revealed as the 'real problem.'ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry 'Enjoying Life and Having Fun' During L.A. Visit Far Away From Royal Drama
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Harry, Duke of Sussex, could be set to steal another '12 minutes' or so of time with his busy dad, King Charles III, when visiting Britain on September 30.Latest News Middleton Family Card Sharks: Princess Kate's 'Fiercely Competitive' Clan Has Prince William 'Happy to Be a Loser' During 'Fierce' Games
William, Prince of Wales, chooses to avoid playing 'fiercely competitive' card games with Kate, Princess of Wales' family during down time.FEATURES & SCANDALS Prince Andrew's Endless Punishment: Duke's Despair Grows as 'Anxious' Family Fears Amazon Film's Impact on 'Depressed' Royal
Andrew, Duke of York, is reportedly 'anxious' and 'depressed' about an upcoming Amazon film depicting his 'disastrous' 2019 'Newsnight' interview.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry Faces 'Slow Thaw' as Reconciliation With Prince William Hangs by a Thread During Upcoming U.K. Trip
Harry, Duke of Sussex, who is set to visit Britain on Monday, September 30, could face a 'slow thaw' with any reconciliation with Prince William.ROYAL REBELS Olive Branch or Future Protection? King Charles and Prince William Project 'Interested in Peace' Message to Prince Harry to Safeguard Crown's Image
King Charles III, and his future successor Prince William, could have reportedly messaged Prince Harry on his birthday to 'ensure' he cannot accuse them of cruelty.ROYAL REBELS Their 'Photo-Cropping' Majesties: King Charles and Queen Camilla Defended Against Claims Royals Edited Meghan Markle Out of Prince Harry Birthday Picture
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were dragged into a photoshop scandal, claiming Meghan Markle was edited out of the picture along with the palace's Prince Harry birthday message.THE QUEEN James Middleton's Protocol Faux Pas: Future Queen's Brother Gave Late Queen Elizabeth Extra Royal Title to the 'Giggles' of Others
Catherine, Princess of Wales' brother, James Middleton, shared in new book how the late Queen Elizabeth II put him at ease when he messed up royal protocol at an event.FEATURES & SCANDALS 'Not a Good Look': Disgraced Prince Andrew's Daily Habits at the 30-Room Royal Lodge Include 'Bizarre' Rituals Amid Duke's Spacious Exile
Andrew, Duke of York, reportedly spends his days at the Royal Lodge performing 'bizarre' and repetitive rituals in the spacious 30-room estate.FEATURES & SCANDALS First Prince Harry, Now Prince Andrew: Prince William 'Ordered' by King Charles to Drive Disgraced Duke to Church Amid Future King's Easing of 'Grudges'
Andrew, Duke of York, got a ride to church at Balmoral by none other than his future king, William, Prince of Wales.ROYAL REBELS A Princess' 'Softening' Touch: Kate Middleton Credited With Helping Ease Some of Prince William's Old 'Grudges' Thanks to Prince Harry's Birthday Greeting
Kate, Princess of Wales, is reported to be on a mission of 'softening' Prince William's old 'grudges' amid the future king wishing Prince Harry a happy birthday.ROYAL REBELS Sussex Royal Exile in Full Effect: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have 'No Room' for 'Reconciliation' With Monarchy as Trust Shattered
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are now reportedly fully exiled from the Crown, as there is 'no room' for reconciliation.ROYAL REBELS 'Stronger Than Ever': Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'Continue to Impress' One Another as Their Marriage Keeps Growing in 'Adoring Comfort'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly 'continue to impress' one another in their 6.5 year marriage, according to lip reader.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry’s Hefty Tell-All Tab: Duke 'Paying' the Price for 'Spare' as 40th Birthday Nears With Poor Approval Ratings and No Family Contact
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is said to be 'paying' the prince for writing his memoir as new low approval ratings are released near his 40th birthday.FEATURES & SCANDALS York Inheritance Hiccup: Prince Andrew in 'No Position' to Leave Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie the Royal Lodge
There will be no Royal Lodge left in Prince Andrew's will for his children, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.ROYAL REBELS Queen Mother 'Owed' Prince Harry: Duke Set to 'Accept' Roughly $8.5 Million From Late Great-Grandmother's Estate Leaving Prince William 'Disgusted'
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is set to receive a hefty inheritance from his late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's estate, on his 40th birthday.ROYAL REBELS 'Duchess Difficult': Meghan Markle's Staff Left 'in Tears' After Receiving 'Barking Orders' From Ex-Actress
Meghan Markle was accused of leaving her staff 'in tears' after 'barking orders' at them, which has led to her nickname as 'Duchess Difficult.'HEIRS & SPARES 'I'm Very Lucky': Zara Tindall Shares Enduring Advice She Received From Princess Anne That Became 'Staple' of Equestrian's Everyday Routine
Zara Tindall candidly shared advice she once received from her mother, Princess Anne, about the outerwear brand, Musto, which the junior royal is the face of.ROYAL REBELS Prince Harry's Empty Resume: Duke Nears 40 and Wants Success 'Badly' But Is Still Only Known for Invictus Games and 'Memoir Hit Piece'
Harry, Duke of Sussex, reportedly wants to find success 'badly,' but is still only known for his 'salacious' memoir and starting the Invictus Games.HEIRS & SPARES Prince Louis the Jewelry Bandit! Prince William Shares How Mischievous Young Royal Tries to 'Steal' Princess Charlotte's Gems
Prince William told a royal fan that mischievous Prince Louis likes to try and 'steal' sister Princess Charlotte's jewelry!ROYAL REBELS Meghan Markle Seeks Royal Mercy: Montecito Duchess 'Deeply Regrets' Monarchy Attacks and Believes Her Tell-All's 'Have Backfired'
Meghan Markle is reportedly 'all in her emotions' over her past attacks on senior British royals, and allegedly 'deeply regrets' her part in it.