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Mother’s Day family photos, Prince William’s secret trip and Princess Anne in soapland

The royals marked Mother’s Day by sharing a series of gorgeous family snaps, including a lovely snap of Princess Kate playing with her youngest, Louis. Host Zoe Forsey is joined by royal writer Jennifer Newton also discuss the never-before-seen snaps, as well as Kate’s latest Shaping Us outing and Princess Anne’s trip to Coronation Street cobbles. Prince William has also been on an extremely important secret trip to Poland and we look back at his particularly moving speech about Kate on St Patrick’s Day. There’s more Coronation news and we look ahead to King Charles and Camilla’s state visit next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 202339 min

King Charles’s first Commonwealth Day

Zoe Forsey is joined by Royal Writer Jennifer Newton and fashion expert Sarah Bradbury to discuss Commonwealth Day 2023. This year’s celebration was a historic one as it’s King Charles’s first as Monarch, and he decided to mix things up slightly by delivering a speech, paying tribute to his late mother while urging people to “strive together” to achieve a “global common good. We also hear what a lip reader believes Charles, William and Kate chatted about before they took their seats, and why Camilla said she needed a drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 202336 min

Princess Lilibet, a very un-royal christening and Kate in camouflage

As it’s announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children will now be known as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss yet another very, very busy royal week. The Sussexes’ also threw a very unroyal christening for their second born and Harry sat down for another insightful Q&A. Back in the UK the King, Queen and Kate have all been out and about, and Sarah Ferguson has spoken about the Queen and her relationship with Prince Andrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 202339 min

More Frogmore

A huge royal row has kicked off this week after King Charles asked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move out of their UK home, Frogmore Cottage. The bold decision has really split opinion, with some saying it’s a bitter move while others think it’s understandable following the Duke’s claims in Spare. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss the ins and outs of the King’s decision. They also catch up on two weeks worth of royal events, including Kate’s gorgeous BAFTAs look, Kate and William’s rugby fallout and Camilla’s decision to give her grandchildren a starring role in the Coronation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 202341 min

King Charles III - An in-depth look at the Monarch and the man behind the Crown

With King Charles’s Coronation just a few months away, Zoe Forsey sits down with royal author Gill Knappett to learn more about him - both as a Monarch and a man. For her new book King Charles III, Gill has been tirelessly researching his life and career, and now shares her views on how his life to this point has prepared him for the Crown. We discuss how the Queen prepared him for the role and how his bond with Prince William and Princess Kate has grown even stronger in the past few months. Sign up to our Royal Newsletter for the latest royal stories from Daily Mirror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 202331 min

Queen Camilla gets Covid, Kate reunited with old teacher and King Charles’ top secret meeting

Despite Camilla being forced to cancel all engagements after testing positive for Covid, it’s been a busy week for the royal family with a series of high-profile engagements. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss King Charles’ extremely important meeting with President Zelenskyy and his visit to volunteers working tirelessly to support the rescue mission in Turkey and Syria following the devastating earthquake. Prince William also revealed he’s an Only Fools and Horses fan while Kate got a surprise from an old teacher. Buckingham Palace also shared more Coronation details, including the Crown that Camilla will wear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 202336 min

Princess Kate’s 2023 fashion evolution

Princess Kate has stolen the royal spotlight in the first few weeks of 2023, making a huge impact with her early years campaign Shaping Us. And as she’s taken centre stage for speeches, videos and appearances, she’s had the perfect look for every occasion. Zoe Forsey sits down with Sarah Bradbury for a Fashion Special to look at how Kate’s style has developed in the last few weeks. We also look ahead to the rest of the year and make some Coronation fashion predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202332 min

Kate’s big new project, Holocaust Memorial Day and Camilla follows in Prince Philip’s footsteps

It’s been a busy week for the royals with lots of events and engagements, but leading the way is Princess Kate who launched her highly-anticipated Shaping Us project. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss her exciting new campaign, which featured celebs, experts and an adorable cartoon character called Layla. Elsewhere in The Firm, we discuss Australia’s decision not to use King Charles’s portrait on their new banknotes and Camilla’s work with an international book charity. The royals also marked Holocaust Memorial Day and Sophie Wessex learnt about the difficulties facing farmers across the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 202336 min

Coronation plans and royal baby news!

A very exciting week for the royal family as Princess Eugenie announces she’s expecting her second child, while the details of King Charles’ Coronation were revealed. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers talk through the three-day celebration for the King’s big day, including a service at Westminster Abbey, a star-studded concert and a day of volunteering. Eugenie shared her happy news on Instagram with a gorgeous snap of August kissing her bump, taken by loving hubby Jack. We also look ahead to an exciting announcement from Princess Kate, expected next week, and Camilla has been out and about in Bath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 202333 min

The royals return to work, Meghan v Jeremy Clarkson and your views on Spare

Seeming to ignore the claims in Prince Harry’s book, the royals returned to work this week with very busy diaries. King Charles donned his kilt for a trip to Scotland while Prince William and Princess Kate carried out engagements highlighting their areas of focus for 2023. We also hear your views on Spare and discuss Harry’s baffling Elizabeth Arden line that went viral this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202343 min

Harry, Harry and Harry

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare has finally hit the shelves, and there is certainly a lot for Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers to talk about. The Duke of Sussex takes aim at pretty much every member of the royal family, with Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate taking the brunt of his accusations. He also shares some very personal stories, including his love letters to Meghan, details of how he lost his virginity and a baffling story about his penis. We also talk about the TV interviews he’s given to promote the book, and Russell shares what his sources are telling him about the reaction behind Palace walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202344 min

Harry's book leaked, more tell all interviews and looking back at Christmas

It may be a new year, but when it comes to the Royal Family it’s very much the same drama. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss the preview clips from Prince Harry’s promo interviews ahead of the release of his memoir, Spare. We also look back at the family’s Christmas celebrations, including Prince Louis’s festive outing debut and William’s gorgeous present to Kate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 202341 min

2022 Fashion Review Of The Year

2022 has been a historical year for the royal family, as as The Firm navigated their way through celebration, controversy and grief there were some fashion moments we need to discuss. Zoe Forsey is joined by Sarah Bradbury to discuss Princess Kate, Camilla, Meghan and the rest of The Firm's best outfits from 2022 - and of course, the return of Prince William's velvet blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 202235 min

2022 End Of Year Review

The Royal Family changed forever in 2022, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the beginning of the reign of King Charles III. There was also a Platinum Jubilee celebration, controversial tours and a fly-on-the-wall docuseries from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, packed full of more shocking claims about life as a royal. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to talk about the highs and lows of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 202237 min

In conversation with... Jeremy Archer

Christmas 2022 will be an extremely difficult time for the Royal Family, as they mark their first without the late Queen. But historian Jeremy Archer, author of A Royal Christmas, believes King Charles will be keen to keep the family’s long-standing traditions up, knowing how important they were to his mother and father. Jeremy joins Zoe Forsey for a very festive episode of Pod Save the King, looking back at how The Firm has celebrated Christmas over the years. They discuss weird and wonderful traditions, crises the family has faced during the festive period, how the Monarch’s Christmas Speech has changed over the years - and there’s a brilliant story about how an unexpected God Save the King singsong caught them all off guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 202228 min

Looking ahead to a Royal Christmas, the burgundy conspiracy theory and a King's Speech is done

With just a few days to go until Christmas, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers look ahead to how the royal family will be spending their first without the Queen. There are rumours that Prince Louis might attend this year, so we look forward to seeing his potentially mischievous behaviour! Russell also gives a sneak preview of an exclusive he’s working on for tomorrow’s Daily Mirror relating to security concerns about the annual walkabout following the church service. We also discuss Charles first King’s Speech, which was recorded earlier this month, and the family’s annual Christmas lunch, which took place yesterday. Elsewhere we’ve got another Netflix show from Meghan and Harry and the first banknotes featuring King Charles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 202226 min

Harry & Meghan Round 2, Charles meets Ryan Reynolds and Christmas cards galore

Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers are back for round two of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show as the final three episodes drop. They discuss Harry’s claim that his brother Prince William “screamed and shouted” at him during the Sandringham Summit, the couple’s allegations that the royals were “cold” towards them during the Farewell Week in the UK and their moans about the size of their two-bed cottage in Kensington Palace. They also talk through the royal Christmas cards, after King Charles and Camilla and the Wales family shared their annual photos. There was also a celebrity encounter at Wrexham Football Club and a look ahead to Kate’s Christmas Carol Concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 202245 min

Harry! Meghan! Netflix! Reception! Another egg!

Two years after Meghan and Harry signed their multi-million deal with Netflix, their docu-series has finally dropped. The first three episodes are filled with drama, with royal revelation after revelation. This week’s show is very much a recording of two parts, with Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sitting down in the middle of a slightly chaotic newsroom to go through the biggest bombshells from the first three hours of Harry & Meghan. But making the most of the calm before the storm, they also sat down earlier in the week to talk about the Russell’s trip to Boston for the Earthshot Prize Ceremony, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace and another egg-throwing incident during a royal engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 20221h 7m

Race row and Netflix trailer overshadow Earthshot

As the royal family deals with a shocking race row, Russell Myers dials in from Boston to catch-up with Zoe Forsey on two weeks worth of royal news. In a slightly chaotic episode thanks to several bits of breaking news, we discuss the Prince and Princess of Wales’ trip basketball date night and the engagements so far as they prepare for the Earthshot Prize Ceremony, as well as the trailer for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Netflix documentary. We talk in detail about domestic abuse charity founder Ngozi Fulani’s upsetting claims that she was “interrogated” by the Queen’s closest confidant during a trip to Buckingham Palace. There’s also an update on the Paddington Bears left in tribute to the Queen, showbiz editor tells us what Mike and Tindall got up to at the I’m A Celeb afterparties and find out why Russell wasn’t allowed to join Princess Anne on her trip to the Falklands Islands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 202253 min

In conversation with... Tessa Dunlop

The Queen’s reign was defined by her strength and continuity, with her beloved Prince Philip by her side every step of the way. People aspired to their love story, especially their closeness and their loyalty - but will they feel the same about King Charles? Zoe Forsey speaks to historian Dr Tessa Dunlop, author of Elizabeth and Philip, to discuss how we’re seeing the end of the ‘Family Monarch’ and what could potentially come next - both for Charles and Queen Camilla, and King William and Queen Catherine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202237 min

Sheen v William, King's birthday and debunking The Crown

This week we’ve seen the unexpected row between Prince William and actor Micheal Sheen over the Welsh World Cup team and King Charles give himself a very exciting 74th birthday present. The royals were out in force to mark Remembrance Sunday, with Prince Harry marking the day in the US with a moving letter about losing a parent. Princess Kate and Sophie Wessex have also been out and about, and Mike Tindall shared a hilarious story about slut-dropping in front of Princess Anne (we kid you not…). Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers also debunk some of the big storylines from season five of The Crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 202258 min

King versus Egg, The Crown returns and Kate's poppy moment

It’s been a tough week for the Royal Family, with the latest season of The Crown hitting our screens and King Charles being egged during an engagement in York. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers also discuss Prince William’s chat with England football legends and Kate’s cute poppy moment with an adorable little boy. Showbiz editor Mark Jefferies dials in from the Australian jungle to give us an update on Mike Tindall on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, and Meghan hints at her Duchess Difficult nickname on the latest episode of her podcast. We also look ahead to Remembrance Sunday and how it will change under King Charles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 202247 min

Tindall in the Jungle, Charles new title and World Cup confusion

After 20 years, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here has it’s first Royal campmate - Mike Tindall! Zara’s husband is heading into the Jungle this weekend, so Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers are joined by the Mirror’s Showbiz Editor Mark Jefferies to get all the latest. King Charles also picked up a new royal title this week, while the Prince and Princess of Wales returned to work after the half term break. Russell also clears up all the confusion about the royals attending the World Cup next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 202246 min

When Charles met Rishi, a royal Repair Shop and Pride of Britain awards

King Charles is only a few weeks into his reign, but he’s already appointed his first Prime Minister. In a Monarch ‘first’ that he probably wasn’t expecting quite so soon, Charles accepted Liz Truss’ resignation and asked Rishi Sunak to take her place during an Audience filled with royal tradition this week. But it’s not been all politics this week as King Charles is also appearing on BBC TV show Repair Shop, taking two family heirlooms to the expert for a make-over. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers also discuss Princess Anne’s tour of Uganda, Meghan Markle’s latest podcast and a potential change to Prince Harry and Prince Andrew’s royal roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202238 min

Meghan's Variety interview and Queen Camilla meets Dua Lipa

Things are feeling very Hollywood on this week’s pod, with Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discussing a lot of royal showbiz news. There’s another bombshell interview from Meghan Markle, in which she discusses the Queen’s death and Harry’s favourite restaurant, and a new episode of her podcast, in which Meghan reveals why she quit her job on Deal on No Deal. Russell has been out and about this week, joining Queen Camilla as she chatted to popstar Dua Lipa, while one cheeky schoolboy had a very cheeky reply when his pal asked King Charles how old he was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202247 min

New Era, New Name: Charles' first month and William goes boxing

It’s the first episode of Pod Save The King as Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers catch up on the last few weeks of royal news. As King Charles settles into his new role, we discuss our new coins and post boxes, as well as that slightly awkward remark at his first Audience with Liz Truss. We also go over what we know about the coronation so far and the scandal around Camilla’s crown. Kate and William have hit the ground running in their new roles as the Prince and Princess of Wales with several interesting engagements. Over in the US, Harry has spoken to his dad about Archie and Lili’s HRH titles - but it seems a lot is still unresolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 202245 min

End Of An Era - Part 2: Thank you, Ma'am

This is our final episode as Pod Save The Queen before we rebrand to reflect King Charles’ reign. We wanted the final show under the Queen’s name to be yours, as our listeners and our podcast family. Zoe Forsey and Daniel Jackson read through your tributes and memories of the Queen, dating back to the start of her 70-year reign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 202223 min

End Of An Era - Part 1: The Queen according to those who knew her

Since the Queen’s death, countless celebrities have shared previously untold stories of their encounters with the Queen - from an unfortunate cheese incident to a touching jewellery gesture. Zoe Forsey is joined in the studio by Daniel Jackson to go through some of the brilliant tales and tributes we’ve heard to the late Monarch. We also discuss the Queen’s death certificate, which was released shortly before we sat down to record, and visitors beginning to visit her final resting place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202235 min

The Queen's Funeral

After yet another historic week, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers reflect on the Queen’s funeral. They discuss the pomp and ceremony of the day, the moving tributes and the personal touches added by the royal family to ensure their ‘Gan-Gan’ had the perfect send off. And of course, they couldn’t not talk about The Queue (and The Queue for The Queue), the most British of British tributes to a Monarch who served her country for 70 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 202248 min

God Save The Queen

Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral on Thursday, September 8. Her death comes in her Jubilee year after dedicating 70 years of her life to the Crown. Her oldest son and heir becomes King Charles III. After a historic few days, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to reflect on the sad news as the world mourns. We talk through what has happened in the days since and what will happen in the lead up to the State Funeral, as well as the emotional statements put out by members of the royal family so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 202243 min

In conversation with... Ken Wharfe

As Princess Diana’s police protection officer, Ken Wharfe saw a side to the royal that very few people knew. He spent his working days with Diana and her two mischievous sons, William and Harry, doing day-to-day activities like the school run and days out. To mark the launch of his new book Diana: Remembering the Princess, released to mark the 25th anniversary of her tragic death, Ken sits down with Zoe Forsey to share his memories of his old boss and his thoughts on the royal family today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 202242 min

Meg's Cut is the deepest

Meghan Markle's controversial interview with The Cut has been the royal talking point of the week, and there is a lot for Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers to talk through. There is also the second episode of her Archetypes podcast and another update on Prince Harry's security row. We look ahead to the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 202232 min

Cambridge children off to school and Meghan's first pod drops on Spotify

Meghan’s first podcast finally drops and a new school for Cambridge childrenAfter a very, very long wait the first episode of Meghan Markle’s Spotify podcast - Archetypes - has finally dropped. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers share their thoughts on the 58-minute audio, which is an interview with Serena Williams. In the debut episode, Meghan reveals Archie had a near escape from a fire in his bedroom during the royal tour of South Africa. The other big news of the week is an announcement from Kensington Palace about Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’s new Windsor school - Lambrook. We discuss everything we know about the very, very fancy school so far as well as the Cambridges’ new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 202230 min

In conversation with... Tom Bower

Biographer Tom Bower’s latest book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors, has been causing a storm since it hit bookshops last month (JULY), with bombshell after bombshell about the royal family. On this week’s episode host Zoe Forsey sits down with Tom to talk about the highly-anticipated book, which claims Meghan ‘threw tea in the air’ and alleges that Harry was far from pleased with his family’s small role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Tom also lifts the lid on what it’s like to write a royal biography and explains how his research changed his perception of The Firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 202236 min

Camilla at 75 with Ingrid Seward

Following the Duchess of Cornwall’s 75th birthday, Zoe Forsey sits down with royal expert Ingrid Seward to discuss our future Queen Consort. Public opinion of Camilla has changed a lot over the past 25 years, and she's gone from one of the most hated women in the country to a popular member of The Firm. Ingrid recalls meeting Camilla over the years and shares her thoughts on her future. We also discuss her relationship with other members of the royal family, including the tough bond she has with Prince Harry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 202232 min

Royals at football, Royals at Commonwealth games... Are we a sport podcast now?!

It's been a very sporty week for the royals! Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to look back at the Cambridges’ day out at the Commonwealth Games, which was Princess Charlotte's first official engagement without her big brother George. Proud mum Kate also revealed her daughter’s favourite sport and Charlotte got to meet some exciting stars. She also sent a special good luck message to England’s Lionesses ahead of their Euro 2022 Final - and Prince William couldn't hide his excitement when the Ladies finally brought football home! We also look ahead to the royals’ summer and what’s happening with the Cambridge family's move to Windsor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 202227 min

Key revelations from new Royal book, Revenge

Zoe Forsey is joined by the Mirror’s royal writer, Jennifer Newton, to discuss the latest book sending shockwaves through the royal family - Tom Bower’s Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War between the Windsors. The biographer makes a series of claims about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and the rest of The Firm, including that there were rows at the Queen’s Jubilee, a Strictly Come Dancing pitch and a bizarre accusation against Victoria Bekham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 202235 min

Queen's visit, Duchess of Cornwall goes to Cornwall and Harry makes a speech

Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to chat about Camilla’s low-key 75th birthday, the Queen’s surprise outing and a very, very hot royal trip to Cornwall. We also ponder over the mysterious Prince Andrew photo which a BBC employee says will rock the Royal Family if it’s ever made public. Prince Harry gave a speech at the UN this week and there is a new Meghan Markle book hitting the shelves, which includes a number of claims including that she “threw tea in the air”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 202234 min

Queen honours NHS, Kate hands out trophy and Camilla's 75th birthday

The royals have been making the most of the UK heatwave this week - and there was a very exciting day out for Prince George! Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down in their very, very hot living rooms to chat about the Queen’s most recent outing, which saw her hand the St George’s Cross to the entire NHS. Kate was back at Wimbledon in her role as Patron, and she took Prince William and Prince George along for the Men’s Final. Several of the royals attended a (sort of) royal wedding in Gloucestershire and we look ahead to Camilla’s 75th birthday this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 202231 min

Cambridge's visit Wimbledon, Charles goes to Wales and Queen surprises dog walkers

It felt like a very summery week this week, with the royals making the most of the sunshine at a series of fun engagements. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were at Wimbledon while Prince Charles and Camilla are enjoying a three-day trip to Wales. We talk about Kate’s latest photography commission, snapping some beautiful photos of her mother-in-law for a very special edition of Country Life magazine. Meanwhile the Queen gave a group of dog walkers the shock of their lives when she casually drove past them in Sandringham and Princess Beatrice suffered a very embarrassing moment at Glastonbury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 202227 min

Royal finances, missing findings and fortieth birthdays

The Sovereign Grant Report was published this week and after hours and hours of trawling through the facts and figures, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss the headline findings - including the £17million, or 17%, rise in royal spending from last year. There is also a cost breakdown of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s disastrous Caribbean tour and it’s revealed that Prince Charles’ helicopter trips cost a staggering £15,000 a time. We discuss the Palace’s decision not to publish any findings from the investigation into bullying claims against Meghan Markle, the Queen’s Holyrood Week outings and Prince Charles’s £2.6million of charity cash stuffed in carrier bags. Russell fills us in on his trip to Rwanda with Charles and Camilla and we discuss Meghan’s comments on the Roe V Wade ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202249 min

In conversation with... Andrew Morton

Andrew Morton is perhaps the most famous royal biographer of all time, with his book Diana: In Her Own Words changing the way the world looked at The Firm forever. This week he sits down with Zoe Forsey to talk about his latest book, The Queen, which celebrates the Monarch’s 70 years on the throne. He also shares his thoughts on the latest royal dramas, including what he believes Diana would have thought of Princes William and Harry’s fallout and the mistake the Duchess of Cambridge made when the Queen expressed her wish for Camilla to become Queen Consort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202253 min

Photographer's view of the Jubilee and Camilla's big Garter moment

Host Zoe Forsey catches up with Mirror photographer and friend of the podcast Ian Vogler to hear all about his most recent royal outings. Ian had some of the best seats in the house for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, standing right in front of Buckingham Palace for both of the historic balcony moments. He was also inside St Paul’s Cathedral for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s return, and explains the royal interactions he managed to spot. Ian was also in Windsor for this week’s Garter Day, which saw Camilla made a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202236 min

Dissecting the 4 day celebrations, little royals steal the show and Andrew's new chalet woes

After an extremely busy few weeks, a slightly poorly Zoe Forsey dials in from home to chat with Russell Myers and catch up on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - and what a celebration it was! Russell was out and about at all the exciting London events so he shares his behind the scenes insight into how things went down - including some VERY fancy food at the private royal Guildhall lunch and the historical balcony moment. We also chat about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s very limited appearances and the adorable new photo of Lilibet. And of course, there is a LOT of chat about the star of the show, Prince Louis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 202247 min

Memories of The Queen

As the Jubilee celebrations continue, we asked listeners and friend of the show to share their favourite memories of The Queen. Host Zoe Forsey and Producer Dan run through your stories and discover the secret ingredient for a royal cucumber sandwich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 202240 min

Fashion Focus: 70 years of The Queen

Our Jubilee specials continue with a deep dive on the fashion of The Queen from across her 70-year reign. Host Zoe Forsey is once again joined by OK! Magazine's fashion stylist Scott Wells to look over the most memorable looks from the last seven decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 202256 min

First reactions to The Queen's Jubilee

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations have officially begun! Zoe Forsey and royal writer Jennifer Newton sit down to discuss today's Trooping of the Colour event, which was even more exciting than we had expected! The Queen beamed as she waved to tens of thousands of well-wishers gathered on the Mall, joined by Charles, Camilla and the Cambridges. However it was Prince Louis who stole the show, delighting fans with some incredible facial expressions. We also got a very quick glimpse of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as they watched the historic events from Horse Guards. We also catch up with Russell Myers who was in the middle of the action at Buckingham Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 202239 min

Charles and Camilla’s Canadian tour, the Sussexes’ polo kiss and Andrew’s visits to Queen

It’s a bumper episode this week as Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers catch up after Prince Charles and Camilla’s Canada tour. We discuss the Queen’s visit to the Chelsea Flower Show and her delight at the Jubilee Celebration event at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Meghan and Harry have also been out and about, sharing a kiss at a polo match and Prince William has carried out moving engagements. There’s also an update on Prince Andrew after Russell revealed he’s making daily visits to the Queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 202247 min

In conversation with... Ian Lloyd

Ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, royal writer and photographer Ian Lloyd has written a fascinating book on the Monarch's 70 years on the throne. He joins host Zoe Forsey to talk about his career so far, telling us what it's like to photograph the Queen and the changes he noticed in Prince Harry in recent years. He also shares funny stories about some awkward encounters between members of the royal family and celebs and the Queen's unusual approach to Christmas shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 202253 min

Charles steps in to read Queen’s Speech, Sussexes to visit UK and Sophie’s dance moves

This week Prince Charles stepped in for the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament, reading out his mother’s speech. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss the historic day and what it means for the future of the Monarch. Russell also reflects on his visit to Manchester with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for an emotional engagement. We also discuss the Sussexes’ Jubilee announcement and Prince Harry’s acting gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 202242 min