I love that so many people on social media are already making their big “pop culture predictions for 2024.” There are some really good ones, really gossip-mojo predictions where you can feel that something’s off and you believe the other shoe will drop next year. Some of my favorites: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend split; a big-name Republican dies (maybe Mitch McConnell); Kylie Jenner gets preg with Timothee Chalamet’s baby; and there’s some big royal marriage drama or separation/divorce. Which brings me to this blind-item sort of thing. I follow Exposing Royals on Twitter because why not. They posted this:
My sources are whispering about a royal separation announcement in January, just after the holidays🤫#RoyalFamily #BritishRoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/BqqORjn8EH
— Exposing Royals (@ExposingRoyals) December 18, 2023
The “easy” choice is the couple who barely spend any time together and the husband looks visibly disgusted with his wife. But… I don’t think it’s Prince William and Kate. If there’s a royal split coming up in 2024, I would guess that it’s one of the younger royals – one of the York princesses or maybe Zara Tindall. Zara and Mike have barely been seen together in recent months and they always had a more volatile relationship anyway. I actually think Beatrice and Edo are fine? Like, he’s in it for the connections, but they seem to be on the same page. I hope it’s not Eugenie and Jack but it could be. Some people suggested Sophie and Edward, which… would make sense. Or maybe Princess Anne and Tim Laurence? But they’ve been together forever and they seem to be fine with whatever they have – a partnership in which they give each other a lot of space?
An update!
👑 An update on my viral tweet about the royal separation:
While I can't confirm it definitively, my sources indicate ongoing talks as the couple is already living apart. They aren't distant relatives, but they aren't the highest ranking royals either (not W&K, not H&M) ✨ pic.twitter.com/wX7NO0Cb6T
— Exposing Royals (@ExposingRoyals) December 20, 2023
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red.
`Zara Tindall seen at the December Races, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK,Image: 830002167, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Jules Annan / Avalon 
The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in the City Chambers in Edinburgh during an event to mark one year since the city’s formal response to the invasion of Ukraine. Picture date: Friday March 10, 2023. King Charles III has handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip’s wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of his 59th birthday.,Image: 761891277, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Jane Barlow / Avalon 
The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in the City Chambers in Edinburgh during an event to mark one year since the city’s formal response to the invasion of Ukraine. Picture date: Friday March 10, 2023. King Charles III has handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip’s wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of his 59th birthday.,Image: 761891316, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Jane Barlow / Avalon
SWINDON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence listen to speeches as they visit a Coronation street party on May 07, 2023 in Swindon, England. The weekend of Coronation celebrations will continue this evening with a the Coronation Concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle later, featuring artists including Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That.,Image: 774452113, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Leon Neal / Avalon 
SWINDON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence (2R) speak with residents as they visit a Coronation street party on May 07, 2023 in Swindon, England. The weekend of Coronation celebrations will continue this evening with a the Coronation Concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle later, featuring artists including Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That.,Image: 774452428, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Leon Neal / Avalon 
Windsor, UK, 19 June 2023: (left to right) The Duchess of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and the Princess Royal depart the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire.,Image: 784271354, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HOURS ***, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Yui Mok / Avalon
`Zara Tindall and husband Mike Tindall attend the November Meeting, Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, UK Friday, 17 November 2023,Image: 822680874, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Jules Annan / Avalon 
Savannah Phillips, Peter Phillips, Isla Phillips and Zara Tindall attend The “Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.,Image: 827900466, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon 
Christopher Woolf, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attend The “Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.,Image: 827900559, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
Princess Eugenie attends The “Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.,Image: 827900575, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon 
Christopher Woolf, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attend The “Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.,Image: 827900659, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / AvalonncG1vNJzZmivp6x7pLHLnpmirJOdxm%2BvzqZmcW1gaH9ze8GloKecj57Bprm%2BsJ%2Bim5iUv7DFwKWWnKelpbmmq9aio6WXo5q9or7ArZyYoZ6Uf3F%2Bk2g%3D