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Amanda Matta

Amanda Louise Matta is an American television and social media commentator on the British royal family. She has been quoted by the BBC.

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Amanda Matta
Born
Amanda Louise Matta

(1995-01-30) January 30, 1995
EducationJuniata College (BA)
Drexel University (MS)
Years active2021–present
Known forMedia reporter for the British royal family
Parent(s)Martin Timothy Matta
Jennifer Louise Bretz
Instagram information
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Years active2012-present
Followers119,000
Substack information
Newsletter
Notes@mattaoffact
TopicCommentary
Subscribers7.7 thousand
TikTok information
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Followers1.5 million1
Last updated: March 12, 2026
WebsiteOfficial site

Amanda Louise Matta (born January 30, 1995) is an American television and social media commentator on the British royal family. She has been quoted by the BBC.

Early life and education

Amanda Louise Matta was born on January 30, 1995, to Martin Timothy Matta and Jennifer Louise Matta (née Bretz).2 Martin died in 1996 at the age of 23-years old.3 Jennifer remarried in 1998 to Alphonse C. Miller, and Amanda served as their flower girl.4

Matta graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 20135 and attended Juniata College.6 She graduated from Juniata College with a degree in Art History, and Drexel University in Museum Leadership.7

Career

Matta began posting on TikTok in 2021 and her videos became popular. "It was a complete accident but my views and follower count grew almost immediately," Matta said. "My first video got almost three million views, and then I jumped to 10,000 followers and it continued to grow from there."7

In August 2021, with the discussion of Princess Michael of Kent using her husband's name, news articles began citing Matta's commentary.89 In February 2022, Business Insider ran an article going over one of Matta's TikTok videos corroborating each point with addition resources.10 Later that May, The Guardian included Matta in an article about royal TikTokers.11

After Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, Matta was quoted by BBC.12

On May 12, 2023, Matta sat down with Bridgerton author Julia Quinn at a paid event, to discuss Quinn's newest novel which detailed the relationship and romance between Queen Charlotte and King George III.13 In September, Matta highlighted in a video the double standard between Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Catherine, Princess of Wales in the media.14

When King Charles III visited Canada in May 2025, Matta was consulted by BBC during their live coverage of the speech to highlight Charles' use of soft power in his dressing.15

Podcasts

Podcast Year Genre Host(s) or Starring Produced by Ref
Art of History 2021–present Interview, history and commentary Amanda Matta Independent
Off With Their Headlines 2025–present Interview, history and commentary Amanda Matta & Meredith Constant Independent
Reign Check 2026-present Interview, commentary Amanda Matta & Michael Panter Independent
References

References

  1. Greene, Kaylyn (April 4, 2024). "Social Media: TikTok Ban Could Cost More Than Money for Creators". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
  2. "Matta-Bretz Wedding". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. September 18, 1994. p. J12.
  3. "Obituaries: Martin T. Matta". The Daily News. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. March 11, 1996.
  4. "Weddings: Miller-Matta". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. July 7, 1998.
  5. "Local Residents Named to Dean's List at Juniata". Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. August 19, 2014.
  6. "Area students named to dean's list at Juniata College". Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. February 27, 2014. p. B8.
  7. Greene, Kaylyn (March 5, 2024). "Social Media: Far from England, Harrisburg expert on Royal family informs 1.5M followers". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. p. A2.
  8. Lazell, Louise (August 21, 2021). "Royal Family: Why Princess Michael of Kent has her husband's name". Essex Live. Archived from the original on August 21, 2021.
  9. Field, Becca (August 28, 2021). "Princess Michael of Kent: Title rule which makes her unique in the Royal Family". Cambridge News. Archived from the original on August 28, 2021.
  10. Friel, Mikhaila (February 15, 2022). "A Royal Watcher on TikTok is Pointing Out the Charged Language People Use to Compare Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton". Business Insider. Archived from the original on June 2, 2025.
  11. Sharma, Ruchira (May 21, 2022). "TikTok and Tiaras: The Youngsters Leading a New Generation of Royalists". The Guardian. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022.
  12. Bailey, Chelsea (September 17, 2022). "Is This The End of US Fascination With The Crown?". Archived from the original on September 17, 2022.
  13. "Books: Best-Selling Authors to Appear in Harrisburg". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. May 4, 2023. p. D1.
  14. Clark, Meredith (September 29, 2023). "Fans call out 'double standard' as Kate Middleton sports updo after Meghan Markle's bun 'broke protocol'". The Independent. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023.
  15. "'The True North is indeed strong and free': King applauded as he opens Canada's parliament". BBC. May 27, 2025. Archived from the original on May 28, 2025.