Off With Their Headlines

A brief Friday News Dump for your feeds - despite the bare bones state of royal news today! Plus, Amanda and Meredith sit down with historical fiction author Melanie Benjamin to discuss her new novel, THE WINDSOR AFFAIR. It's a juicy retelling of the legendary feud between Wallis Simpson and Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, the Queen Mother, out June 2nd, 2026. Pre-order wherever you buy books!

Melanie is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels THE SWANS OF FIFTH AVENUE and THE AVIATOR'S WIFE, as well as the national bestseller ALICE I HAVE BEEN, and THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MRS. TOM THUMB, THE GIRLS IN THE PICTURE, MISTRESS OF THE RITZ , THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD and CALIFORNIA GOLDEN. You can follow along with her at https://melaniebenjamin.substack.com/

She also recommends readers check out The Original by Priya Parmar, My Lottery Dream Home on HGTV, videos of baby goats, and T+C Magazine's Book recs: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/best-books-to-read/
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What if we covered royal news with the baseline knowledge of…an average American? In an OWTH first, we are welcoming a guest host with approximately zero royal knowledge under his belt: Shane!

Amanda’s husband lends his expertise to the week’s royal news stories, including reports about Prince William selling parts of the Duchy of Cornwall; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in Geneva with the W.H.O.; and some surprisingly underperforming royal protection officers.

Plus, can Shane Solve Royal Drama? We’ll put him to the test to resolve some of the monarchy’s most talked-about scandals in the last few years!
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New episodes every Wednesday and Friday!

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Kate's Italian trip and the fashion, State Opening of Parliament Chat, and Prince Harry's op-ed in the New Statesman - what else could you ask for in one episode!
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New episodes every Wednesday and Friday!

Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines

Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.

Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected]
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This week, we ask an important question: is the royal family simply… too little, too piccola for all this drama?

We break down Princess Kate’s upcoming trip to Italy and what it could signal about her return to a more international royal role after a disrupted year. From there, we discuss the royal family’s tributes to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday and whether Prince William’s Earthshot ambitions worked their way into his.

We also unpack fresh reports about William’s temper resurfacing in the press, a truly eyebrow-raising story suggesting Queen Camilla and William have united against the Yorks, and a surprising claim that last week's attack on Andrew MBW has implications for Prince Harry's security.

Then it’s on to lighter fare: garden party fashion and...what may happen with the King’s possible postponed Speech from the Throne as Keir Starmer faces growing opposition within his own party. (We tried!)

Grab a Pimms or an espresso martini and join us for this week’s royal roundup!
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New episodes every Wednesday and Friday!

Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines

Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.

Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected]
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Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram
Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube
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Fortesa Latifi is an LA-based journalist and the author of “Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online.” Find it wherever books are sold, and keep up with Fortesa at https://www.fortesalatifi.com/
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New episodes every Wednesday and Friday!

Listen early & ad-free on Patreon, where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines

Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube.

Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG, or email us at [email protected]
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Find us on socials:
Meredith: Substack | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram
Amanda: TikTok | Instagram | Substack | YouTube
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