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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Longtime Royal Photographer Arthur Edwards Claims Queen Camilla’s First Glimpse of Her Stepgrandson Prince Archie Came from a Photo He Showed Her of Archie on His Phone
“It was difficult times.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Would Be Required to Take Part In National Service If It Passes In the U.K.—Including Potentially Serving in the Armed Forces
No royal children will be exempt from taking part in at least a year of service when they turn 18, the country’s Conservative Party clarified.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Jennifer Lopez Is “Focused on Work” as She and Husband Ben Affleck Continue “Reassessing Their Priorities” Amid Marital Conflict
“They are taking some space to work out whether or not the relationship is right for both of them.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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The News Appears to Be Good Amid Princess Kate’s Ongoing Battle with Cancer
As she continues to receive treatment, Kate has “turned a corner” for the better recently and is “feeling a lot better.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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There’s A Perfectly Good Reason Why Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Didn’t Wear the Spencer Tiara on Their Respective Wedding Days
Their late mother-in-law, Lady Diana Spencer, famously—and beautifully—wore her family heirloom tiara when she married Prince Charles in 1981, and wore it again multiple times throughout her royal life.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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A Picture of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s Probable Future with the Royal Family Is Becoming Clearer, One That Allows Them the “Best of Both Worlds”
The York sisters “believe in the institution they grew up in” and want to support it.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Halle Berry Reflects on How This Character She Played In a Big-Budget Film Marked a “Big Step Forward” for Black Women in Hollywood
“I knew then how important this little part in this big movie actually would be.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Royal Family Quietly Deletes Groundbreaking Statement Prince Harry Made About His Concerns for Meghan Markle’s Safety from Its Website
Harry wrote in ‘Spare’ that the landmark statement made King Charles and Prince William “furious” when it was released.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Diana Was Underprepared and Had No Idea What She Was Getting Into When She Married Prince Charles, Friend Says: “She Was Just Trying To Do Her Best”
At the same time, neither the Firm nor Charles knew what on earth to do with Diana’s immense star quality, either.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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There’s a Chance Princess Kate May Not Return to Public Duty Until 2025, As Her “Diary for This Year Is Empty”
Focused on her health and well-being, Kate is “just getting on with the business of getting better.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Kate Once Had a Very Normal Job While a College Student—One She Admits She Was “Terrible” At Doing
“You might not imagine that the future Queen and an everyday minimum wage job go hand in hand.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Tina Knowles Defends Bonus Daughter Kelly Rowland’s Tense Exchange on the Cannes Red Carpet Earlier This Week, Praising Rowland’s “Beauty, Class, and Grace”
“On to bigger and better things.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Reporters Were Apparently Banned from Asking Jennifer Lopez Questions About Her Marriage to Ben Affleck While She Promoted Her Film ‘Atlas’ This Week
“Personal questions were completely off the table.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Kate’s Return to Public Duty Could Be Delayed Until This Autumn, As the “Only Thing That Matters at the Moment Is Her Getting Better”
“She has been through an ordeal this year.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Kelly Rowland Breaks Her Silence About Her Viral Exchange at the Cannes Film Festival
“I stood my ground.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Diana Would Have Been a “Peacemaker” and Would Have Made Prince Harry Apologize to King Charles If She Were Alive, Former Royal Butler Says
“Her word would have been final.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker Finally Opens Up About Her “Super Rare” Emergency Fetal Surgery—and Clarifies It Was “Not Age-Related”
Kardashian Barker, who delivered baby Rocky Barker at 44 years old, said the experience “was terrifying.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Beatrice Becoming a Working Royal Is “Out of the Question” Because of Queen Elizabeth’s Decision Regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Royal Correspondent Says
“It is full time or nothing.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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The British Royal Family Suddenly Cancels Numerous Planned Engagements Amid an Already Chaotic 2024
Expect to see very little of the royals for the next six weeks, as the fate of this year’s Trooping the Colour and a planned Japanese state visit hang in the balance.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Charlotte Casiraghi, Granddaughter of Princess Grace of Monaco, Wows in Bridal White at Cannes
American actress Grace Kelly attended Cannes in 1955, met Prince Rainier of Monaco while there, and married him less than a year later—so it's easy to see why the film festival holds meaning for Charlotte.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince William Shares Details About Both of His Sons, Prince George and Prince Louis, While at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party
From Louis’ bedtime routine to George’s future career aspirations, William is clearly a doting dad.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince Harry Reportedly Turned Down a Stay at a Royal Residence—and, Ergo, a Chance to Meet with His Father, King Charles—Because of Security Concerns
“Had the invitation been accepted, it may have provided an opportunity to spend some time together outside of their hectic schedules.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Jennifer Lopez Says She, Like Her ‘Atlas’ Character, Has “Felt Very Misunderstood at Times”
Lopez attended the film’s Mexico City premiere last night—once again without Ben Affleck.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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AJ McLean Seriously Hates This Backstreet Boys Song, Calling It, In No Uncertain Terms, “The Worst Song Ever”
“Bury it, burn it, shoot it, whatever!”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Does Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s Surprise Appearance at Yesterday’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party Mean They’re Becoming Working Royals?
Four of Prince William’s six royal cousins were there to support him—even through a torrential downpour—at the event.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Taylor Swift Tells Sold Out Crowd to “Talk Amongst Yourselves” While Fixing an Apparent Wardrobe Malfunction Onstage in Stockholm
She handled it like a pro—as ever.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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In Princess Kate’s Absence, Prince William Is Supported by Four of His Royal Cousins While Hosting Today’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
The moment marked “a rare outing highlighting the next generation of the royal family.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published