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Prince Harry and Meghan quitting their roles as senior royals looked set to be the year's big news - but as they begin their new life this week, the world has bigger things on its mind.The Sussexes' goodbye post on their Instagram account reflected the changed mood and they have much to mull as they settle in to LA.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) and Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@zoeforsey) to discuss that farewell message, what comes next and their highlights of the Duke and Duchess's brief time as a working royal power couple.And Christine Ross (@christine_effie), editor of the Meghan's Mirror blog, picks her fashion highlights - and predicts the wardrobe changes we will see in Meghan's new life.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news.Upcoming episode: Have you got questions you want to ask a royal expert? Email [email protected] For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince William and Kate's time in Ireland at the start of the month completed the set of senior royals to have visited the country.The Queen's State visit in 2011 was momentous, as was her trip to Northern Ireland the following year.Prince Charles and Camilla visited last year, while a visit to Dublin was Meghan and Harry's first official trip abroad.Ireland's history, from independence through the Troubles, including the IRA's murder of Lord Mountbatten, the Queen's second cousin once removed and Prince Philip's uncle, to the Good Friday Agreement and reconciliation means royal visits have a particular tension.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Jilly Beattie (@jillybeattie), features editor of the Daily Mirror's print and online Irish editions, to discuss that relationship, why the royal family's celebrity counts for a lot, the very special relationship with the Queen and her own unusual encounter with a senior royal.And Daily Express royal editor Richard Palmer (@royalreporter) gives an update from his travels with the royal pack on the Cambridges' recent visit, and previous trips with the Queen and Charles.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus, the royal family has confirmed. The 71-year-old heir to the British throne is now self-isolating at Birkhall on the Balmoral estate. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) to discuss the implications of the news, the Queen continuing to work from Windsor and William and Kate's visit to NHS staff. They also discuss Sophie Wessex's homeschooling tips with Lady Louise and the royal family's Mother's Day posts. Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news.Look out for a coronavirus free episode, coming this weekend! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Queen is at Windsor a week early, Prince Charles and Camilla's foreign visits were cancelled, Princess Beatrice has changed her wedding plans and Prince Harry and Meghan are isolating themselves in Canada.Coronavirus has turned the world upside down in a few short weeks, and that includes for the royal.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers as they discuss what the crisis means for the older generations, how the younger generations are responding and the challenge posed to the royals' way of life.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry married, it was thought their working royal life would have a heavy focus on the Commonwealth. Instead, Monday's Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey marked their final joint engagement as senior working royals. That meant a first public outing with the royal family since they broke the news they were quitting. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) talks to Rachael Bletchly (@rachaelbletchly), chief feature writer at the Daily Mirror, and Mirror photographer Phil Harris (@mirrorsnapper on Instagram) about the Commonwealth Day service, while Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@zoeforsey) catches us up on the rest of their visit. Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The royal family conduct visits and engagements across the country and around the world, taking a travelling pack of reporters and photographers with them.But they are also joined by the local media, rarely royal specialists, who have a different perspective as they get a rare experience of the royals up close.To find out what it is like when the royals come to visit, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by three colleagues from regional newsrooms.The Liverpool Echo's Max Clements (@maxclementsECHO) was with Prince William on his recent visit to Everton, with Wales Online's Christie Bannon (@christiebannon_) joining the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Swansea as they got their first taste of royal reporting.For Leicestershire Live and Leicester Mercury poitics correspondent Dan Martin (@danjamesmartin), Prince Charles and Camilla's visit was his latest royal outing after previous visits from Prince Andrew, William, Kate and the Queen.They share their stories, what it meant to their cities - and what other people wanted to find out about being there.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Harry and Meghan have confirmed they will not be using 'royal' in the branding of their future activities once they begin their new life on April 1.But the Spring 2020 Transition Details statement on their website seemed to lay bare the tensions simmering in the royal family as the Firm approaches this new phase.With questions remaining over who will pay for their security - and how much - as well as various very pointed comments, Pod Save The Queen listeners have shared their reactions.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) to go through the details.They also talk about major upcoming royal visits for William, Kate, Charles and Camilla.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pod Save The Queen is marking its centenary episode - and producer Dan Jackson (@danoogie) has a big surprise for the team before they dive into the week's royal round-up.But 100 episodes on from the first show, which featured host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy (@byqueenvic) talking about the new royal landscape after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their wedding plans, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a new life landmark date on their horizon.April 1 will mark the start of their non-royal lives, and Buckingham Palace has also announced new details of engagements in March before the couple wave royal duties goodbye.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (who debuted on the show in June 2018) joins Ann to talk through what it means for the Sussexes and royal fans.They also discuss Kate's very personal interview on the Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast and share listeners' thoughts, look ahead to Princess Beatrice's wedding and reflect on Prince Andrew's subdued birthday celebrations and two royal divorces.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex started 2020 with a bang, declaring their intention to step back from their roles as senior royals and carve out a different future.The early announcement prompted urgent negotiations with the royal family, with an initial deal thrashed out to give Prince Harry and Meghan the freedom they were looking for.The couple's plans are still forming, but the wheels are now very definitely in motion. So what is it like to make such a radical change to your career - and how do you make it a success? And what does entering the world of celebrity mean for the Sussexes' future?Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) talks to career coach Paul Cope (@paul7cope), writer of The 7 Secrets to Change Your Career, Escape Your Prison and Build a Dream Life, about what it is like to live through such a turbulent time and how to come out on top.And she is joined again by Daily Mirror columnist Eva Simpson (@evamsimpson) who offers her take on the Sussexes' departure and what awaits them in celeb land.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Queen acceded to the throne 68 years ago today, aged just 25, after the death of her father, King George VI.This week she returned to work with the opening of a pumping station and a visit to an RAF base.William and Kate have had a busy week from the Bafta red carpet to Wales and table football, while Prince Charles has been introduced to TK Maxx, and faced more scrutiny of his travel, while the Sussexes remain in Canada.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers), who joined the Cambridges on their visit to Wales, joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) to discuss the week's events. And lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@zoeforsey) looks back on how this day unfolded for the Queen 68 years ago, as she found out her father had died and the next phase of her own life was beginning.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow the unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Charles travelled to Israel for a series of important engagements remembering the Holocaust 75 years on.At home, two photos taken of survivors by the Duchess of Cambridge were released to mark Holocaust Memorial Day before she and William joined a commemorative service on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers), who travelled to Israel to report on the Prince of Wales' visit, joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) for an (almost) Sussex free episode looking at a busy week of royal engagements.They discuss Kate's 5 Big Questions early years project and Charles' environmental plea - particularly in the light of his use of private flights to get around. Prince Andrew is back on the front page for the wrong reasons, but has had the side effect of alerting Americans to the case of Harry Dunn.And with BAFTA encouraging guests to rewear an old outfit, hire one or pick vintage, listeners share their pick of the gowns they would like to see Kate give another outing to.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow the unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have cited their treatment by the press as one of the reasons for their move to Canada and withdrawal from their roles as full time working royals.To get a new perspective on the media coverage, and discuss how the royal family are covered more broadly, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) has invited two external experts to give their views.In this episode she talks to Carole Watson (LinkedIn profile), senior lecturer in media law at the University of Sunderland who spent 25 years working in journalism. Recorded after the Sandringham summit but before the Sussexes' independence deal was reached, they discuss legal action taken by the royal family in the past, where the legal line lies and how the media covers the royal family.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow the unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have cited their treatment by the press as one of the reasons for their move to Canada and withdrawal from their roles as full time working royals.Pictures of Meghan walking in a park with baby Archie have already been published by some newspaper and online outlets, bringing threats of legal action.To get a new perspective on the media coverage, and discuss how the royal family are covered more broadly, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) has invited two external experts to give their views.In this episode she talks to Matt Tee (LinkedIn profile), chief executive of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (www.ipso.co.uk), the main UK press regulator and enforcer of the Editors' Code, which is fundamental to how reporters and photographers work. They discuss how people use IPSO to file complaints (and who is able to), how it works abroad and its relationship with photographers.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow the unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The royal family has entered a new era after agreeing terms for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to begin a new, independent life.Prince Harry and Meghan have given up a lot for the sake of freedom, and did not having things all their own way, but the Queen has left the door open with warm words and practical decisions.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) to dissect the statement released by Buckingham Palace to announce the agreement. They also reflect on Harry's Sentebale speech and his appearance at the UK-Africa Investment Summit.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow the unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Sandringham Summit, the royal family has returned to some kind of normality with a series of public engagements.Prince William and Kate were in Bradford, while the Duke of Sussex was at Buckingham Palace for the Rugby League World Cup draw ahead of next year's tournament.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) was at both events and joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined to discuss how they went. He also updates on the latest negotiations for Meghan and Harry's new roles and move to Canada.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to follow the unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Harry and Meghan surprised the royal family by announcing their plans to step back from senior royal roles and be financially independent - but those plans are still not fully formed.With tensions running high and the Duchess of Sussex having already flown back to Canada to rejoin baby Archie, the Queen summoned her grandson to a summit at Sandringham with his brother Prince William and dad Prince Charles.After a day of talks, the Queen released a very personal statement to update on the progress and what lies ahead.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) to reflect on the progress since the first announcement and where the royal family go from here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Harry and wife Meghan returned from their break in Canada - and delivered the bombshell news they are stepping back as senior royals.The statement released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they intended to become "financially independent" and "carve out a progressive new role" within the royal family as they balance their time between the UK and North America.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss what the announcement means for the Sussexes and for the rest of the royal family.Have your say on the episode on Instagram @podsave. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The royal year got off to a rocky start with Prince Philip's car crash - and that was just the first of the bumps in the road. While the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan's son Archie was a happy highlight, their struggles with dealing with their new roles, as well as the changed personal and working relationship with the Cambridges mean it has not been plain sailing. But it was Prince Andrew, and his ill-judged Newsnight interview compounding his ill-judged friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, which really rocked the boat at the end of the year. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips to dissect a difficult year for the Queen. And photographer Ian Vogler picks his picture highlights. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Duchess of Cambridge has been setting style trends for years - but she seemed to up her game yet again in 2020.The Pakistan tour was a highlight in her fashion year, but there have been lots of other outings to savour too.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by fashion director Rivkie Baum, stylist Megan Rees and Daily Star online lifestyle editor Sophie Roberts to discuss how Kate got it so right this year.They also look ahead to the trends we can expect to see transferred to the high street. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The royal family have held their annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace - next stop Sandringham for the big day itself. Pod Save The Queen host is joined by commentator Susie Boniface - aka FleetStreetFox - and Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to discuss how the royals spend Christmas in London and Sandringham.They also look back on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's festive documentary with Mary Berry. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new generation of royals have inspired a new generation of coverage - on social media.They have inspired blogs, Twitter accounts, Facebook groups and fan pages and Instagram feeds.Royal watchers have created their own online community - and their eagle eyes have added a new dimension for royal fans.Pod Save The Queen host @AnnGripper interviews the people behind three Twitter accounts which have added to her own enjoyment of following the royal: @japanese_ginger, @ufonomore and @whatkatewore.Join the discussion of the episode on the team's Instagram page @podsave. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Andrew may have stepped back from his public role, but he is still very much in the headlines. After his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview (discussed in the previous episode), this week a new interview with his accuser Virginia Giuffre was broadcast on Panorama.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to pick through the allegations, revelations and latest on the fallout. Russell dials in from Prince William's royal tour to Kuwait and Oman to update us on the Duke of Cambridge's second big Middle East visit as he continues to grow into the statesman role of a future king. Back home, wife Kate has a new patronage and Princess Anne became the talk of the internet after the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace, where she joined the Justin Trudeau gossip circle and made an epic shrug at her mum the Queen. Join the discussion of the episode on the team's Instagram page @podsave. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Andrew's former friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and allegations around the Duke of York's own behaviour have been an ongoing problem for the royal family. The scrutiny increased after Epstein was found hanged in his prison cell in August having been arrested the previous month on charges of trafficking dozens of underage girls. But the situation exploded after Andrew's decision to give a TV interview to BBC Newsnight. Days after the broadcast, Buckingham Palace announced he was stepping back from public duties. As the fallout continues, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the Queen firing her son, how the royal family are dealing with the situation and why the interview was such a disaster. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Netflix hit series The Crown has returned for its highly anticipated third season, with Oscar winning actress Olivia Colman stepping into the role of Queen Elizabeth II.Host Zoe Forsey is joined by Netflix oracle Lewis Knight, TV editor Helen Kelly and Head of Lifestyle Laura O'Callaghan. The panel talk through season 3 episodes, the real life events and how they are portrayed in the show and take a spin through the fashions of the era. Contains spoilers for The Crown. Audio clip and image courtesy of Netflix For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The royal family marked Remembrance weekend with moving ceremonies and some stunning outfits - with the Queen's tear dominating front pages. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Russell Myers, deputy fashion editor Rivkie Baum and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to reflect on the weekend's engagements. They also talk Prince William's snazzy green jacket for the Centrepoint gala, birthday boy Prince Charles highlighting climate change and royal Christmas plans. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angela Kelly has worked for the Queen for 25 years - and been given rare permission to write a book about Her Majesty.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@ZoeForsey) to discuss what we learn about the Queen and her relationship with her trusted confidante from The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe.And as the royal family begin their annual role leading Britain's commemorations in the lead up to Armistice Day, Ann is joined by Royal British Legion head of remembrance Catherine Davies to discuss that longstanding relationship and what the future holds.Join us to #PauseToRemember at 11am on November 11 by respecting a digital #TwoMinuteSilence For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On marrying Prince Harry, Meghan became the first mixed race member of the royal familyThe Voice newspaper's online editor Leah Sinclair (@leahsinclairr) and Mirror columnist Eva Simpson (@evamsimpson) join host Ann Gripper to talk about the Duchess of Sussex's role in changing attitudes, how racism and rows have overshadowed special moments and why it is important to talk about race - even, or especially, if it is difficult. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have completed a successful visit to Pakistan - and made the most of their plans being disrupted by a thunderstorm.Express royal editor Richard Palmer (@royalreporter), who was on the plane with the royals when it returned to Lahore after failing to land in Islamabad, makes his debut on Pod Save The Queen.He joins host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) to discuss the tour's successes and memorable moments. And designer Nauman Arfeen (@Nauman_Arfeen), the man behind Prince William's stunning sherwani, reveals how it came about and the impact the tour has had in Pakistan.Join the team on Instagram @podsave For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke frankly with ITV news anchor Tom Bradby on several occasions throughout their recent Africa tour. That became the documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey.They spoke of their struggles in the limelight, Harry's relationship with William and his mental health battle.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) and Express royal correspondent Richard Palmer (@royalreporter) to discuss the documentary, the royal family's reaction and what it means for the future of the Sussexes.They also discuss the Channel 4 Dispatches investigation into Prince Andrew's friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made a fine start to their royal visit to Pakistan - and it has certainly had the X Factor. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers), style director Amber Graafland (@ambergraafland) and online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@ZoeForsey) to discuss the tour so far, as the Cambridges tread in Diana's footsteps, just as Harry did on his visit to Angola. They also talk about Meghan and Harry's emotional night out at the Wellchild Awards, new information about baby Archie and a big week for the Queen - with the Mirror's head of politics Jason Beattie (@jbeattiemirror) giving his three minute insider's guide to the Queen's Speech.Sign up for our royal newsletter to get daily updates at www.mirror.co.uk/email - and don't miss this week's team photo at instagram.com/podsave For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Pod Save the Queen is a fashion special as we look back at the Duchess of Sussex's best looks from her Africa Royal Tour. Host Ann Gripper and Fashion Director Amber Graafland are joined by special guests Megan Rees and Zoe Cripps.Meanwhile, Lifestyle Editor Zoe Forsey caught up with Hannah Lavery, who designed the white shirt dress Meghan wore on the second part of the tour, to find out what it's really like to have a royal wear one of your dresses. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another royal wedding is on the horizon after Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement!Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to get excited about wedding plans and enjoy the engagement pictures and congratulations.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers dials in from Johannesburg to share details from the final week of the tour, where he saw Prince Harry's Angola visit up close and witnessed the Sussexes' powerful speeches - and the reaction to their strongly worded statement. We also hear from Tim Conibear, founding director of Waves for Change, one of the organisations Meghan and Harry visited on the Cape Town leg of their trip.And with the Cambridges' recent engagements - and their royal tour to look ahead to, it's a real bumper episode. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's South Africa tour is well under way - and Archie has already stolen the show. But when we are not getting gooey-eyed over the very cute little prince, and what his besotted parents are telling us about him, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are turning their stellar star power on some very serious issues. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who is with the tour in South Africa to hear about the difference they are making. And style director Amber Graafland and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey are in London to talk all things fashion and what's making the news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re now just a few days away from Meghan and Harry’s Africa Royal Tour, and the preparations are well underway. Royal Editor Russell Myers talks through his final preparations - including a last minute trip to the embassy and a visa panic.Amber Graafland spills the beans on Meghan’s Smart Works collection as one of the lucky guests at the sunny rooftop launch last week.Zoe Forsey and Ann Gripper also chat with the Mirror’s travel writer Julie Delahaye to hear all about the fun holidays the Royals went on over the summer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know summer is over when those back to school pictures show up on your Facebook - and this year one of the new students was Princess Charlotte. She joins big brother George at Thomas's Battersea, with their parents holding their hands on that all important first day (all immaculately turned out of course). The grown up royals are heading back to work too, after a summer break where the peace got interrupted by a row over Harry and Meghan using private jets, Prince Andrew's links with a pervert and politicians visiting Balmoral to ask the Queen to suspend parliament. And that means it's back to school for us too, with host Ann Gripper joined by show regulars Russell Myers, Amber Graafland and Zoe Forsey for the first episode of Season 3. They look ahead to Meghan's return to work with her capsule collection for Smartworks and the Sussexes' Africa tour, as well as reflecting on the first royal engagements of the new season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have been wowing with their summer style. In the final episode before Pod Save the Queen takes a summer break until September, show host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland to look back on the Duchesses' recent summer looks. They talk key looks, how many pairs of sunglasses a girl needs (with very different answers) and the royal trends we can expect to see transferring to the high street. Plus they talk about Prince George's VERY cute sixth birthday photos. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Family came together this week to celebrate the christening of little Archie.Zoe Forsey, Russell Myers and Amber Graafland talk through those two gorgeous official snaps and all the little details you might have missed.We also discuss Meghan's controversial trip to Wimbledon with a photo ban and a LOT of empty seats. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor will be christened in the Queen's chapel at Windsor Castle this weekend - but the heightened privacy around the ceremony has sparked some debate.One thing we do know is Meghan's family won't be there, as the family rift remains and the Duchess of Sussex seeks only positive role models for her son.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Russell Myers and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to discuss the christening plans, a busy week of royal visits, news of upcoming royal tours to Africa for the Sussexes and Pakistan for William and Kate, and Mike and Zara Tindall's affectionate appearance on Top Gear.They also catch up on William's historic visit to Albert Kennedy Trust, an LGBT homeless charity, and reflect on how much has changed for Meghan in a very short space of time. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a busy week for the Royal Family with one of their favourite events of the year - Royal Ascot. We've looked at all the best moments from the celebration (including a very, very funny moment from Mike Tindall) and Amber Graafland gives her fashion verdicts.Zoe Forsey steps into the host chair to chat with Royal Editor Russell Myer to explain exactly what all the figures from the Sovereign Grant actually mean, including how much the renovation work at Frogmore Cottage has cost the taxpayer and why we didn't get any numbers from Princess Eugenie's wedding.And the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's split from the Royal Foundation, the charity Princes William and Harry set up... Russell explains what this will mean for all the good causes they support.Pod Save The Queen is on Instagram, catch all the latest news with Mirror Royals and if you like what you hear, leave a review or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes has admired the Queen since she was a little girl and has written a fabulous new book called Our Rainbow Queen. She met up with Daily Mirror fashion director Amber Graafland, a Pod Save The Queen regular - and as Amber is also a huge admirer of HRH they had a lot to talk about! They discuss the reasoning behind the Queen's iconic style choices and how colour has played such a huge role throughout her reign. From the neon outfit that she wore for her 90th birthday celebrations to her trusty Launer handbag, this week's Pod Save The Queen is a true celebration of our vibrant monarch's influential style. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trooping The Colour is a favourite fixture in the royal calendar as the Queen's family gather to celebrate her official birthday - complete with Buckingham Palace balcony photo and flypast.Prince Louis made his debut, joining George and Charlotte waving from the balcony at the planes and the crowds. And Meghan made her first appearance at an official engagement since Archie's arrival last month.Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland casts her eye over the fashion while royal editor Russell Myers updates host Ann Gripper on the latest royal engagements - and Prince Harry's plans to visit Angola to carry on mum Diana's work on landmines. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump has been hosted by the Queen for a State Visit to the UK - and joined the D-Day landing commemorations in Portsmouth. The formal visit meant a State Dinner at Buckingham Palace in white tie and ballgowns, with the Queen, Camilla and Kate bringing the bling with tiaras and royal regalia and First Lady Melania the picture of elegance. Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers was there - and he joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper and Mirror style director Amber Graafland to discuss all the goings on during the Trumps' UK stay. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Queen will host US President Donald Trump for a State Visit next week - with all the pomp and circumstance that goes with it.After last year's non-State visit, where Trump and First Lady Melania visited the Queen at Windsor Castle, this will be a step up.But this is not just a royal visit, it is a political one too.Daily Mirror head of politics Jason Beattie and royal editor Russell Myers join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss what we can expect in pageantry, politics and pitfalls - and the somewhat chaotic political situation the visitors will find in the UK.They also look ahead to Prince Harry visiting the opening game of the cricket World Cup, after meeting the teams' captains ahead of the Buckingham Palace garden party.If you enjoy this episode, catch up on Jason's previous appearance on Pod Save The Queen, where we discussed the politics of royal tours. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've seen the Sussexes and Cambridges as we've never seen them before this week - with behind the scenes pictures released of very special moments. Meghan and Harry posted a stunning series of black and white wedding photos to mark their anniversary, providing a whole new perspective on the royal wedding. Then we saw Prince Louis walking for the first time as he joined his brother George and sister Charlotte exploring the garden mum Kate has created for Chelsea Flower Show. Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and style director Amber Graafland join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss the new pictures. And they also talked about the third royal wedding at St George's Chapel inside a year, when Lady Gabriella Windsor married Thomas Kingston. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three teenagers got even more than they bargained for in their day working on a special Next Gen edition of the Mirror. Prince William had agreed to do a text message interview over the new Shout mental health support charity launched by Heads Together earlier this month.So Chloe Kennedy, 16, Jaspreet Khatkar, 17, and Arron Manning-Jack, 14, joined Royal Editor Russell Myers in quizzing the future king on bullying, mental health and young people.Afterwards they joined Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to talk about their experience and how they see the royal family. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William, Kate and Harry started Heads Together three years ago to change the conversation on mental health.Initially, finding celebrities willing to add their voices was a struggle - now they are able to bring megastars like Katy Perry to the table, partly thanks to the candid conversations William and particularly Harry have had publicly about their own mental health struggles after the death of their mother, Princess Diana.In Mental Health Awareness Week, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and Gemma Sherlock, host of the all new mental health podcast 'No Really, I'm Fine', to discuss the royals' impact.And Zoe Forsey talks to Dave Smithson of Anxiety UK and Annie Belasco of Pandas Foundation about their work and the impact of being one of the 16 mental health related accounts followed on Instagram by @SussexRoyal.Plus the team catch up on Archie Mountbatten-Windsor's first few days, look ahead to Harry and Meghan's first anniversary, another royal wedding at Windsor and some major football dates for William. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is finally over for expectant parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry - and for the world. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their baby son at 5.26am on May 6, just as the sun was rising. Harry excitedly shared the news a few hours later in an unexpected press call which did not go entirely to plan behind the scenes.Two days later, with Meghan alongside him, new dad Harry carried his baby out to introduce him to the world. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper catches up with Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers about how events unfolded, while Richard Innes, co-host of the First Time Dads podcast, and style director Amber Graafland share their thoughts on the Sussexes' first days as parents. And with the news of the baby's name breaking late - and Meghan and Harry choosing not to give their son the courtesy title Earl or Dumbarton - Zoe Forsey provides an added update. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Princess Charlotte turns four today - will her Sussex cousin be a birthday twin?As the wait for the arrival of Meghan and Harry's little one continue, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who is in Windsor on baby watch, and royal writer Zoe Forsey.They discuss what Harry's Netherlands trip means for the arrival of the royal baby, royal visitors at Frogmore Cottage and Russell's special delivery to speed the baby's arrival.And as it's Princess Charlotte's birthday, the team discuss what we know about Charlotte so far - and Zoe gets some insight into royal birthday parties from Norland nanny expert Louise Heren, writer of British Nannies and the Great War. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are doing things differently when it comes to the arrival of their royal baby.They won't be posing on the hospital steps, they are interested in hiring an American nanny - and plans are being drawn up which could see them working in Africa for several years.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and style director Amber Graafland to discuss the latest on the Sussexes, the royals' Easter gathering and the newly released pictures of Prince Louis.They also discuss what Harry and Meghan's recent plans could mean for the kind of royals they will be, why they have such a unique opportunity to make a big impact - and the tightrope they will need to tread. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPOILER WARNING: This podcast was recorded just after Series 3, Episode 4, when London is hit by a cholera outbreak.Historical drama Victoria reigns supreme for ITV on Sunday nights - and has an empire abroad too on PBS and others.Writer Daisy Goodwin joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss where history and drama meet, and why you can still have spoilers when you are writing about history. They also discuss womens' limited power at the time, why the Victorian age fascinates and its echoes with Queen Elizabeth II's reign. But what would Victoria think of Brexit...? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices