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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Here’s How to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket, According to Zendaya and Tom Holland
Unfortunately, the rest of us might not be able to use this tactic.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Gwyneth Paltrow Says the Public Would Be “Quite Shocked” to Learn What Movie Roles She Gave Up to Raise Her Kids
“There were a lot.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince William Makes Moving Promise About Princess Kate at His First Public Appearance Since She Revealed She Has Cancer
He also revealed his youngest child Prince Louis’ favorite sport while at the engagement.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Shares Swoon-Worthy Story of How He Met His Wife, Queen Maxima, in Spain 25 Years Ago
He raised a glass to the country during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, held in honor of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Martha Louise of Norway Blasts Magazine for “Spreading Lies” About Her Fiancé, Shaman Durek Verrett, Four Months Before Their Royal Wedding
“It is so sad that it needs to be this way.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys Reveals the Group Has Gone to Therapy Together, and That They Consider the Band Their “First Marriage”
“No great relationship comes without work.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Jennifer Lopez is Reportedly “Disappointed” in Low Ticket Sales for Upcoming Tour, But Is Shaking It Off
“She really doesn’t care what others think.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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When It Comes to Grace Kelly’s 1956 Wedding Gown, the Magic Is In the Exquisite Details
“It really was just the most understated, yet elegant and unexpected gown choice that has really stood the test of time.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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As He Prepares to Return to Royal Duty Tomorrow After Nearly A Month Away, Prince William Is Struggling with “Immense” Pressure, Reports Say
“There’s a lot at stake, and he does need support.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Margaret Qualley Drops Out of Playing Amanda Knox in Upcoming Hulu Miniseries
The eight-episode series will be produced by Monica Lewinsky and Knox herself.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Katie Couric Says This ‘Today’ Co-Anchor Had an “Incredibly Sexist Attitude” About Her Maternity Leave
Of being a broadcast journalist in the early 1990s, Couric said the environment was “replete with microaggressions.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Yes, That’s Meghan Markle’s Calligraphy on American Riviera Orchard’s Logo
Everything having to do with the lifestyle brand seems personal to the Duchess of Sussex.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Eva Mendes Especially Loves This Sketch from Ryan Gosling’s Recent ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosting Gig
She wrote on Instagram why it made her "so happy.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Zendaya Says She Feels “So Lucky” to Have the Support of Loved Ones Like Boyfriend Tom Holland
She premiered her new film, ‘Challengers,’ in L.A. last night as she continues her global press tour.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince William Single-Handedly Planned His and Kate Middleton’s Romantic Honeymoon
Kate had no idea where they were headed on their two week luxurious break from reality until after their 2011 wedding.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Diana Revealed to a Royal Author the Real Reason Why Her Marriage to Prince Charles Ended Not Long Before She Died in 1997
And no, it apparently wasn’t Camilla Parker-Bowles.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Martha Louise of Norway Sets Wedding Date with Fiancé Shaman Durek Verrett After a Two Year Engagement
Already billed as “one of the most beautiful high society weddings of the year,” the celebration will last for four days.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Heidi Gardner Opens Up About Viral Moment She Broke Character During ‘Saturday Night Live’ Beavis and Butt-Head Sketch
“I just couldn’t prepare for what I saw.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Cookery Show Begins Filming Today—But Not Where You’d Expect It to Be Shot
The Sussexes are having a busy week this week, shooting both of their his-and-her Netflix shows and rolling out the first product offering for Meghan’s new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Brand American Riviera Orchard Reveals Its First Product Offering
Fifty samples were sent out in the company’s first limited edition run of the item.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Queen Elizabeth’s Mischievous Side Came Out When “Things Went Wrong” at Royal Engagements, Longtime Aide Remembers
When a cake wouldn’t cut or a plaque didn’t unveil, Her late Majesty apparently “loved it.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Reese Witherspoon Wonders If the Era of the A-List Actor or Actress Is Over
“Are there opportunities for people to really emerge as a star?”
By Rachel Burchfield Published