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 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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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 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.
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.
'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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.'
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 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.
Against All Odds: How Kate Middleton's 'Brave' Cancer Fight Gave Princess of Wales 'New Perspective' on Prince William and Prince Harry's Rift
Kate, Princess of Wales' cancer battle, has reportedly given the former 'infuriated' future queen a 'new perspective' on Harry and William's rift.
Royal Privacy Trust Destroyed: King Charles Still 'Disappointed' With Prince Harry Over 75th Birthday Call That Leaked to Public
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's November 2023 King Charles 'leaked' phone call details find the monarch 'still angry' with royal rebels nearly 1-year later.
Prince Harry Delivers Laughs at Kevin Costner's Charity Bash as 'Sick' Meghan Markle Goes No-Show for Star-Filled Event
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.
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.'
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.'
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.'
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
'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.'
Prince Harry 'Enjoying Life and Having Fun' During L.A. Visit Far Away From Royal Drama
Harry, Duke of Sussex, spent the day before his 40th birthday attending a charity tennis tournament in Los Angeles, where he appeared to be 'having fun' and not 'looking glum.'