Title: Meghan Markle’s Podcast Revelation Sparks Controversy and Concerns at Buckingham Palace

In the inaugural episode of her Spotify podcast, Meghan Markle made a shocking revelation about her son Archie's narrow escape from a bedroom fire.

During a conversation with tennis star Serena Williams, the Duchess of Sussex disclosed that Archie was supposed to be sleeping in his nursery when the incident occurred during their visit to South Africa in 2019.

Explaining the circumstances, Meghan revealed that a heater in Archie's room caught fire while his nanny had briefly taken him downstairs for a snack.

“In that amount of time that she went downstairs, the heater in the nursery caught on fire,” Meghan explained.

However, Meghan faced criticism for sharing this story on her podcast.

A royal commentator pointed out that when Serena asked why Meghan didn't take Archie with her, the Duchess evaded the question.

The commentator wrote, “Did anyone notice when Meghan told Serena the dramatic fire in the nursery story, when she was forced to go to the next engagement, Serena asks her on the podcast, ‘Why didn't you take him with you?'

And Meghan completely ignores her.

Radio silence, then starts talking about optics.”

Apart from the controversy surrounding Meghan's podcast revelation, her new series on Spotify has reportedly caused concerns within Buckingham Palace.

A leading royal family expert claimed that palace aides are worried about what else Meghan might share over the next 12 weeks.

Titled “Archetypes,” the podcast series features Meghan engaging in conversations with celebrity guests to explore the labels that hold women back.

It is the first audio production under the couple's brand, apart from the holiday special featuring Prince Harry and Archie in December 2020.

In a promotional video posted by Spotify on Twitter, Meghan expressed her desire to show her authentic self through the podcast series.

She stated, “People should expect the real me in this and probably the me that they have never gotten to know.

Certainly not in the past few years where everything is through the lens of the media, as opposed to Hey, it's me.

I'm just excited to be myself and talk and be unfiltered.

And yeah, it's fun.”

However, royal family expert Omid Scobie cautioned that palace aides are now apprehensive about what Meghan might reveal in the upcoming episodes.

In his article, Scobie mentioned Buckingham Palace's worries about the potential revelations over the next 12 weeks.

The fallout from Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, where they made serious allegations against the royal family, still lingers in the minds of palace officials.

The couple claimed there were discussions about their son Archie's skin tone within the royal family and also accused the institution of neglecting Meghan's mental health.

In response to the interview, Buckingham Palace released a rare public statement acknowledging the concerns raised and promising to address them privately.

The revelations made during the Oprah interview further intensified the interest in Meghan's podcast series, as it is expected that she will delve into similar topics related to women's experiences and societal stereotypes.

The first episode featured Serena Williams discussing ambition, motherhood, and personal growth, while Professor Laura Cray from the University of California, Berkeley joined to provide insights on gender and ambition.

The “Archetypes” podcast series aims to uncover the origins of gender stereotypes and challenge the labels that limit women.

Meghan will engage in uncensored conversations with women who have firsthand experience with these typecasts, as well as consult historians and experts to gain a deeper understanding of their impact.

In a teaser for the series, Meghan emphasized the importance of exploring how women are discussed, how society shapes their narratives, and the influence of media in reinforcing stereotypes.

As Meghan's podcast journey unfolds, the anticipation grows regarding what other revelations and discussions lie ahead.

Buckingham Palace remains on edge, aware that the Duchess is determined to bring attention to important issues and challenge societal norms.

The impact of Meghan's podcast series on the public perception of the royal family and her own image continues to be a topic of intrigue and concern.