The Megyn Kelly Show: Royal Scandal, Harry's Missteps, and Chazz Palminteri's Wisdom

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Welcome back, everyone. Today's episode of The Megyn Kelly Show is absolutely fascinating—we've got royal drama and Hollywood wisdom colliding in the best possible way. Megyn starts with the latest backlash around Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, and then brings in Chazz Palminteri for an incredible conversation about A Bronx Tale, loyalty, and street smarts. And what a combination that is! So let's dive into the royal story first. Spencer's new book is already mired in controversy, right? Megyn explains that he actually had to apologize as his tour began because of a major factual error about Piers Morgan's employment timeline. That kind of mistake really undercuts your credibility when you're making explosive claims. Exactly, and those claims are serious—Spencer alleges that King Charles was giddy after Diana's death and said she'd be forgotten quickly. The palace and Spencer are giving completely dueling versions of key events, so this becomes a real credibility test. That's where Piers Morgan becomes central to the dispute. Kelly notes that Spencer portrayed Morgan unflatteringly, but Morgan's now challenging the book's claims and pursuing legal action. Morgan says the timeline is plainly wrong, and if you get simple, checkable facts wrong, how can anyone trust the more sensational claims?

Great point. From there, Kelly turns to Harry and Meghan, portraying them as a continuing problem for the monarchy. She argues their public behavior, security fights, and media strategy have put the royal family in a precarious position, while William and Kate appear far more stable. There are even reports that Harry may leave the United Kingdom again if his security demands aren't met. The contrast is striking. But then Chazz Palminteri arrives, and the mood changes completely. This is where the episode gets really rich. He recalls growing up in the Bronx, where he witnessed a killing at age nine, and learned, as he puts it, "There was a code." That moment, along with his father's example and the neighborhood he loved, became the backbone of A Bronx Tale. And Palminteri describes his father's warning—"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent"—as the message that stayed with him for life.

That line still gives me chills. Me too.

What I love is that he explains the film wasn't just about gangsters. It was about mentorship, gray areas, and survival.

Sonny, the iconic character, was modeled as a tough man with a heart, someone who pushed him away from danger rather than toward it. Both Sonny and his father told him, in different ways, to stay out of trouble and make something of himself.

And his path to success was anything but easy. Palminteri rejected early offers until Robert De Niro helped make the film happen. His Hollywood stories are equally vivid—he says Woody Allen trusted him in Bullets Over Broadway, and he praises De Niro as a director who values real people and honesty.

Building on that point, Palminteri reflects on surviving the entertainment world by arriving late, at age 38, with his street smarts intact. He says, "I have X-ray eyes and can read people," describing how he learned to spot sincerity and avoid the empty promises of fame.

The conversation ends beautifully on loyalty, marriage, and mentorship. Palminteri says he doesn't trade in gossip, doesn't talk politics with friends like De Niro, and believes in protecting personal relationships. His long marriage has endured because both partners chose not to quit at the same time. And above all, he returns to passing wisdom forward, saying, "You're my friend. I love you. That's it." It's a fitting ending for an episode about memory, character, and the value of staying true to your code.