Rachel Burchfield
Rachel Burchfield is a writer, editor, and podcaster whose primary interests are fashion and beauty, society and culture, and, most especially, the British Royal Family. She is Marie Claire’s Senior Celebrity and Royals Editor and has contributed to publications like Allure, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Country Living, Elle, Glamour, Glossy, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Midwest Living, People, Southern Living, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and W, among others. Rachel also edits What Meghan Wore, a site dedicated to the Duchess of Sussex’s fashion, lifestyle, and work; she is also the cohost of Podcast Royal, a show that examines the British Royal Family and other royal families around the world, which was named a top five royal podcast by The New York Times.
Rachel also hosts I’d Rather Be Reading, which spotlights the best current reads and interviews the authors of them. In addition to her own shows, Rachel has also appeared as a guest on podcasts like Royally Us, Kennedy Dynasty, Say It Southern, The Style That Binds Us, History of the 90s, and The Wealth Edit. She frequently appears as a media commentator, and she or her work has appeared on outlets like NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, and more. She has a column on Thought Catalog and is the publisher of the blogs The Duchess Commentary and Worth the Wait.
Latest articles by Rachel Burchfield
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Decision to Sell Their $61 Million Beverly Hills Mansion Might Not Have Anything To Do with an Impending Divorce
In fact, the move could actually help their marriage, not hurt it.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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One Year After Fully Vacating Frogmore Cottage, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are On the Hunt For a “Permanent” Home In the U.K., Royal Author Says
No, they’re not moving back—just looking for a safe and reliable place to stay when visiting.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Will Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Attend Trooping the Colour This Saturday?
Prince William will be there, but with Princess Kate’s attendance up in the air as she focuses on her health, many wonder if the Wales trio will skip the occasion, too.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Rihanna Clarifies That No, She Is Very Much Not Retired, Even If Her Outfit Last Week Said So
After a T-shirt dress sparked concern from the Rihanna Navy—who are eagerly awaiting her first album in eight years—the mogul said “I’m here, clocked in.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, One Month Shy of Their Second Wedding Anniversary, Are “Living Separate Lives”
“They went into their relationship very optimistic and thought things could change, but they haven’t.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Diana’s Brother Charles Spencer Hires the Same Divorce Lawyer That Prince Charles Used In His 1996 Divorce from Diana
Fiona Shackleton, known as the “steel magnolia” of lawyers, also represented Prince Andrew in his divorce from Sarah Ferguson the same year.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Queen Elizabeth Apparently Gave Camilla Parker-Bowles Sage Advice on Her Wedding Day to Prince Charles, Which Camilla Ignored—and Later Regretted
Though the subject matter at hand may be surprising, according to lip readers, Camilla said not heeding her mother-in-law’s advice “really wasn’t a very good idea.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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King Charles Would Be “Delighted” to Have Kate Middleton Return to Royal Duties for Trooping the Colour Balcony Appearance on Saturday
If her health allows her to appear on the public stage, “It would reinforce the strength of the monarchy moving forward,” according to an expert.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince Louis Continues His Witty Streak with Hilarious Advice for the England National Football Team
After sharing Louis’ words of wisdom, his dad Prince William told the squad to “take my youngest’s advice with a pinch of salt.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Jason Kelce Calls Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Level of Celebrity “Crazy,” and Says with That Level of Fame “You Can’t Be a Normal Person”
He even admitted that his wife, Kylie, was “a little but uncomfortable” with “how much it’s become.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Make a Rare Public Appearance Together on a Date Night to a Hockey Game
The boy is hers, indeed.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Low Ticket Sales Were Not to Blame for Jennifer Lopez’s Tour Cancellation, After All
It turns out love actually does cost a thing—a summer tour.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Suri Cruise, Daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, Has Decided Where She’ll Attend College This Fall
The 18-year-old plans to study fashion while there—perhaps not surprising, considering her mom’s effortless style.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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If Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Sign On as Full-Time Working Royals, It Could Spark Tension, Expert Says
“Their current strategy of keeping their head down and quietly getting on with life is a wise one for them.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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King Charles and Prince William Once Had a “Sense of Rivalry,” But “Tricky Family Issues” Have Reportedly Brought Them Closer Together Than Ever
Once in competition with his son for the public’s favor, the King now sees William as a “useful ally,” both in matters inside the royal family and in discharging diplomatic duties.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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King Charles Apparently Isn’t Content with Just a “FaceTime Relationship” with His Grandchildren Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
“He wants to know them and be involved with their lives while they are still young enough to be able to learn from his wisdom.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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King Charles Point Blank Asked Prince Harry to Stop Complaining Publicly About the Royal Family, Royal Author Says
“Everyone knows that when a King asks you to do something, there are going to be consequences if you do not obey.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Shania Twain Hints That She’s Going to Drop Brad Pitt’s Namecheck In Her Hit Song “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and Replace Him with Another Heartthrob
Man, Pitt can’t catch a break lately, it seems.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Unfortunately, the Latest Pulse Check on Prince William and Prince Harry’s Relationship Isn’t Showing Signs of Improvement, As Relations Remain “At An All-Time Low”
The brothers-at-odds “really are not even on speaking terms.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Sarah Ferguson Has Dreams of Being Cast in ‘Bridgerton,’ and Even Knows What Specific Role She’d Like to Play
“I’m putting it out there!”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Halsey Reveals Exact Diagnoses After Alluding to Health Issues, Telling Fans “I’m Lucky to Be Alive”
The singer said that the conditions are ones “which I will likely have for the duration of my life.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Brad Pitt “Still Isn’t Ready to Give Up on His Children,” Despite Increasingly Strained Relations
Pitt and his ex, Angelina Jolie, share six children together—many of whom have formally or informally removed “Pitt” from their prior surname of “Jolie-Pitt.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Jennifer Lopez Addresses “Negativity” in a Heartfelt Message to Her Fans Amid Ben Affleck Divorce Rumors, Tour Cancellation
One month ago, May 6, was the Met Gala, which Affleck skipped—and it has been a rough go for Lopez ever since.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince William Reveals Why Princess Charlotte Was Not Excited About Going to School This Week
Charlotte is a princess, sure, but she’s just about as relatable as it gets on this one.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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King Charles Put Any Issues with Prince Harry Aside to Send Along a Gift to Granddaughter Princess Lilibet for Her Third Birthday—But Is Reportedly Withholding Another Gift Until the Rift Ends
Lili turned three earlier this week, on Tuesday, June 4.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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The Palace Is Doing Everything It Can to Avoid Another “Out of Control” Conspiracy Theory Crisis Surrounding Kate Middleton, Royal Expert Says
As rumblings begin to stir surrounding when the Princess of Wales will return to public duty, the Firm desperately doesn’t want what happened earlier this year to repeat itself.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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At the U.K.'s “Society Wedding of the Decade" on June 7, Guests (Including Prince William) Are Being Asked to Adhere to This Interesting Rule
Though the wedding of Olivia Henson and Hugh Grosvenor is technically non-royal, it’s very, very royally adjacent—royal family drama (unfortunately) included.
By Rachel Burchfield Published