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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Kourtney Kardashian Barker Has Nearly 500 Unread Text Messages and Has No Shame About It
She shared her “modern rules for survival,” which apparently includes leaving everyone on read.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Ben Affleck Was “Taken Aback” That Jennifer Lopez Shared His Private Love Letters to Her for the Making of ‘This Is Me…Now’
Affleck happened to walk in at the exact moment that a group of musicians were passing around his heartfelt notes, dissecting them for inspiration.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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After ‘This Is Me…Now’ Suddenly Lost Its Financial Backing, Jennifer Lopez Paid for the Whole Project Out of Her Own Pocket
Passion project? That’s an understatement.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Your Next Must-Watch Royal Film Hits Netflix on April 5, and the Trailer Was Just Released
‘Scoop’ depicts Prince Andrew’s catastrophic November 2019 BBC 'Newsnight' interview.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Kate Winslet on Becoming a Celebrity at Just 22 Years Old Thanks To ‘Titanic’: “Being Famous Was Horrible”
Winslet reflected on why that time in her life “was quite unpleasant.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Yes, It’s Monday, So Here’s Amal Clooney and a Puppy to Make It Better
Amal’s husband—some guy named George—got her the furry friend as a 46th birthday present earlier this month.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Ryan Reynolds Hilariously Weighs In On Wife Blake Lively’s Super Bowl Appearance
Lively elevated the plus one game in nearly half a million dollars’ worth of jewelry.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Kaia Gerber Keeps Following Cindy Crawford's Lead
She just released a big campaign days after her mom modeled for the same label.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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The Super Bowl Might Not Be the Only Milestone Moment in Usher's Life This Week—Is He About to Get Married?
When in Vegas!
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Scarlett Johansson Makes Fun of Her Double Oscar Losses in M&Ms Super Bowl Commercial
We love a little self-deprecation with our candy.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Beyoncé's 'Renaissance: Act II' Is Coming March 29, and Looks to Be Country Music-Inspired
Mark your calendars now!
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Be at the Super Bowl Tonight?
Harry made a surprise appearance at the 2024 NFL Honors in Las Vegas on Thursday.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Here’s How Much Usher Is Getting Paid to Perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The answer might stun you.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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It Was Queen Camilla Who Kept King Charles’ Visit with Prince Harry So Short, Royal Expert Says
Despite flying approximately 11,000 miles roundtrip, Harry got about 30 minutes with his father, who is battling cancer.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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New Book Claims Queen Elizabeth Wanted Diana Spencer to Marry Someone Else in the Royal Family, Not Prince Charles
In the leadup to Charles and Diana’s 1981 wedding, the Queen had some reservations.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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With Days to Go, Princess Diana Nearly Called Off Her Wedding to Prince Charles—Until This Key Player Intervened
“As far as Diana was concerned, the royal wedding was off.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Queen Elizabeth Had a Cutting, Direct Way of Letting Staff Know They Were Wrong or “Out of Favor”
One did not want to awaken Her late Majesty’s disapproval or displeasure.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams Have a ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Mini-Reunion In The Name of Chanel
The former costars coordinated in black for the occasion.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Our Best Predictions on Who Might Perform Alongside Usher at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Usher said publicly he wouldn’t be the only superstar onstage Sunday night.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer Inject a Healthy Dose of Glamour Into Cousin Prince William’s Charity Gala
We didn’t have a Kate Middleton style moment last night, but thankfully we had the Spencer twins.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Expert Says Prince Harry’s Body Language Provides Clues About How King Charles Is Doing Post-Diagnosis
“The whole situation has changed with cancer.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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It Makes Sense Why Prince Harry Only Got About 30 Minutes of King Charles’ Time Upon His Return to the U.K.
Harry caught the earliest flight he could to visit his father, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
By Rachel Burchfield Published