The Tudor Dixon Podcast: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the Battle Shaping the Monarchy’s Future

Guest: Kinsey Schofield, Royal Reporter, Host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered"
Host: Tudor Dixon
Date: December 1, 2025
Duration (content only): ~02:34–41:13

Episode Overview

In this episode, Tudor Dixon sits down with royal commentator Kinsey Schofield to unpack the ongoing controversies surrounding Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the British royal family. They explore the fallout from “Megxit,” debate the future of royal titles and the monarchy, and assess the human drama behind tabloid headlines. Schofield offers insider perspectives, historical context, and candid opinions, all delivered with an engaging, gossipy tone.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Meghan Markle: The American Princess and the Fallout from "Megxit"

• Dixon sets the tone – "It's just kind of going to be a, an entire gossip episode because we have Kinsey Schofield with us." [02:34]
• From Hallmark to the Palace: Schofield reminisces about initial optimism for Meghan:

  “A Hallmark actress turned actual princess. It's, you know, you couldn't even make it up... what an incredible opportunity. You are a hard working person and you get in front of a prince and he's smitten with you. And then it all went to Hades.” —Schofield [03:31]

• Their abrupt exit:

  “I was so disappointed to see them step down as working members of the British royal family. They could have come to the United States and been loved, quietly worked the charity circuits... but they immediately come over to the States and I think race bait in the midst of a really difficult time.” —Schofield [03:44–04:48]

• Cultural missteps:

  “In America we applaud winners... we don't want to celebrate victimhood. And I think that's a huge mistake they made right off the bat.” —Schofield [04:50]

2. Life at Frogmore Cottage and Meghan’s Contradictions

• Dixon notes Meghan’s discomfort with royal accommodations (Frogmore Cottage): “This is not good for me. I mean, could it have just been that? Really? Is that so horrible to live in a cottage, a royal cottage?” [05:46]
• Schofield’s firsthand perspective:

  “I could not believe that she left that life. It's fields and fields of horses running, beautiful flowers and trees.... If you are two people that claim to want privacy, how convenient that there is no one near you.” —Schofield [06:08]

• Public persona vs. reality: Dixon questions Meghan’s self-presentation: “If her whole Persona is, I have this, like, countryside living. She actually hated that.” [07:17]

3. The Disputed Titles and the Sandringham Agreement

• Schofield clarifies the state of Meghan and Harry’s titles and the future:

  “My sources do say that Prince William, once he becomes king, is going to strip them all. And it's less about vengeance and more about—it's easier to control the Royal Family brand…” —Schofield [08:14]

• Alleged violations: Meghan reportedly leverages her title for product endorsements, in breach of the agreed terms:

  “If you're on the cover of Harper's Bazaar shilling jam, how is that not a conflict with that agreement?... She signs it hrh. You know, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Well, Jamie, in turn, posts it on Instagram... and they are, in turn promoting her products. So I see multiple violations of the Sandringham agreement.” —Schofield [08:51]

4. "Spare," Public Perception, and Family Dynamics

• Dixon on the impact of Harry’s memoir:

  “It seems very personal to us that we... somehow an American went over and destroyed what we had watched. We've watched these kids grow up.... How did he get convinced to write this tell all book?” —Dixon [10:00]

• Schofield suggests Harry’s motives were financial and emotional:

  “He says... that he was so strapped for cash because his father cut him off as a 40 year old man that he had to sign these deals with Spotify... Penguin, Random House.... he was looking for, for a quick payday. And I also think he was incredibly bitter that things didn't turn out the way that they wanted them to.” —Schofield [10:41]

• Popularity and privilege:

  “What we realize is Megan is so destructive and Megan is breaking this family apart during the holiday season.... The royal family said, you're not going to do half in, half out... it's not about us. It's about the institution in general... There was a real clash there.” —Schofield [12:00–12:54]

5. Brotherhood Lost: William and Harry

• Dixon mourns the rift:

  “We look at this family broken apart. These boys already lost their mom... Now William is by himself.... Was it true that they were very close as brothers?” [13:18]

• Schofield’s affirmation:

  “They were so close. And Harry tries to rewrite history a little bit in his book...” —Schofield [13:45] “William has protected Harry his entire life.... I think that the palace created Harry as a character.... We've seen a very weak man who's been led around by his wife, who is a perpetual victim and, you know, rarely is thankful for the position he's been given.” —Schofield [14:10]

6. The Diana Factor: Past Trauma, Present Parallels

• Diana’s enduring shadow:

  “If you watch the videos of her, she's very awkward, she's very depressed, and she's very much a victim. And he is very much like that.” —Dixon [18:10]
  “I truly believe Prince William inherited her greatest qualities.... With Harry, he's paranoid, angry, unrealistic.... It does feel like without considering the consequences... they've looked at [Diana’s] playbook.... Spare Is Diana Her True Story, written by Andrew Morton. But we now know Diana was the lead contributor to that book.” —Schofield [18:36–19:55]

• On Meghan’s "cosplaying" Diana:

  “She does this creepy thing where she dresses like her too.” —Dixon [21:24]
  “She absolutely does. But they don't consider what the consequences were. That Panorama interview destroyed Diana's relationship with Prince William.... Did Harry really write Spare thinking that everything would be fine? I think he did because, you know, he watched his mother do similar things.” —Schofield [21:27–21:55]

7. Men, Women, and Power in the Royal Family

• Dixon observes a theme:

  “There is a long standing, like... moronic men in the royal family situation. I mean, you have, or men that are led astray by women, too. I mean, look at Queen Elizabeth, the man who was meant to have the throne. Her uncle abdicated because of an American woman.” [21:55]

• Andrew’s fate post-disgrace:

  “He'll disappear to Sandringham. He'll live on one of the homes on the estate and we'll never hear or see from him again.... The best case scenario would be that Andrew would just up and disappear.” —Schofield [23:04]

8. Charles vs. William: Generational Styles

• Charles’ evolving image:

  “A post-cancer King Charles is a much different Charles than I think Americans are familiar with.... I met him three weeks ago and he was incredibly gentle and sweet and worried about what we were saying in the States.... It is hard to not associate him with the rejection and pain and devastation of the Diana divorce. But I do think that he's softened over the years and that the cancer has really affected his outlook on life.” —Schofield [25:27]

• On William’s priorities:

  “William wants to be home and be with his babies and prioritize his family.... Even when Prince Louis is acting out... you can tell that he's a loved little boy and he's a free spirit because he has the opportunity to be at home.” —Schofield [34:31]

• Work-life balance: Dixon: “Is it true that they are actually truly a close knit family? I read that he starts work at 10 in the morning and he's done by 4 so that he can spend time with the family.” [34:21]

9. The Future of Titles and Succession

• William and the next generation:

  “Princess Anne did not give her children titles.... Prince Andrew demanded that Princess Beatrice and Eugenie have titles.... William and Catherine... don't utilize the word spare about their children. They want to make sure that nobody feels unworthy.” —Schofield [32:49–33:14]

• Royals and privacy:

  “There's a viral video of a photographer following them when they're all on bicycles... William gets in his face and says, you're not gonna record my family. Get out of here. He's incredibly protective of his family....” —Schofield [37:36]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Meghan and Harry’s missed opportunity:

  “They could have come to the United States and been loved, quietly worked the charity circuits and made great... relationships... And then... it all went to Hades.” —Kinsey Schofield [03:31]

• On the rules of royalty:

  “The only reason they were able to keep certain perks like the title was because they told the Queen that we won't utilize them. We won't do anything that embarrasses the family. I mean, I could come up with a million things that they've done that have embarrassed the family since then.” —Schofield [09:26]

• On William as a father:

  “I've been in... I can't tell you how many times I've been so excited because I'm going to see William and he's had to cancel because something's come up at home... he wants to be. And even though I'm heartbroken, I understand and I really admire that.” —Schofield [35:03]

• On family trauma and privacy:

  “When Prince Harry started doing things that were very similar [to Diana],... for Meghan Markle to dress as Diana, pose as Diana and cosplay as Diana. For Prince William to have to see that in the press, that has to be very unsettling.” —Schofield [39:20]

Important Timestamps

• Intro & setup: [02:34]
• Meghan’s fairytale gone wrong: [03:31–04:48]
• Frogmore, privacy, and contradictions: [05:46–07:22]
• Titles, Sandringham agreement breaches: [08:10–09:58]
• Harry’s book and motivations: [10:00–12:54]
• William & Harry’s broken bond: [13:18–15:23]
• Comparing Diana, William, Harry, Meghan: [18:10–21:55]
• Royal men and their undoings: [21:55–25:03]
• Charles, William, family style: [25:27–29:44]
• Charles & Diana, arranged marriage: [29:44–32:15]
• The future of royal titles: [32:15–34:21]
• William as a modern parent and family man: [34:21–36:25]
• William’s relationship with his father: [36:25–37:14]
• Family trauma’s impact on William: [37:14–39:49]
• Conclusions, Meghan’s return to media, and episode end: [39:49–41:13]

Final Thoughts

The episode offers an accessible, informative, and distinctly opinionated look at the British royals’ ongoing dramas from an American perspective. Kinsey Schofield combines insider scoops with a sharp, gossipy edge, walking listeners through both the personal and institutional struggles that may define the monarchy’s future.

For more royal gossip and analysis:
Find Kinsey Schofield on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform at "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered." [41:16]