Meghan Markle was NEVER Committed to the Crown | Dickie Arbiter Reflects on Princess Diana & More

This week on Crown and Conflict, Kinsey Schofield sits down with Dickie Arbiter, the former Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, for a revealing and deeply personal conversation about life at the very heart of the British monarchy. For twelve pivotal years, Dickie was responsible for managing the Crown’s public voice during some of its most destabilizing moments, including the breakdown of Charles and Diana’s marriage, the Windsor Castle fire, and the unprecedented global reaction to Princess Diana’s death. Drawing from his memoir “On Duty with the Queen,” Dickie offers rare insight into how Queen Elizabeth II navigated crisis with discipline, restraint, and quiet humanity, even as public pressure intensified. He reflects on his unique relationship with the Queen, sharing intimate stories that range from his first unforgettable trip to Balmoral to moments of warmth, humor, and normalcy behind palace walls that few outsiders ever witnessed. Looking to the present, Dickie compares the royal media strategies of the past with today’s social-media-driven landscape, weighing whether increased access has come at the cost of mystique and stability. He also shares his perspective on modern royal controversies, internal PR dynamics, and the ongoing challenges facing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s communications efforts. This episode offers a rare, authoritative look at the monarchy through the eyes of the man who once spoke for it. Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/KINSEY and use code KINSEY to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Pique: Boost energy, improve digestion, and support liver health with Pique’s Liver Detox Protocol—get 20% off today at https://Piquelife.com/KINSEY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices