Pod Save The King

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

Meghan Markle's pregnancy has been notable for many things: the dramatic announcement as the royal tour began, the designer wardrobe - and cradling her bump throughout. The Duchess of Sussex has had a busy programme of engagements over the last few months, which have given royal watchers plenty of opportunities to observe how she is settling into royal life. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper spoke to body language expert Judi James to discover why Meghan has been so keen to hold her bump - and the other signals the royals are sending. How has Prince Harry changed since Meghan's arrival? Do the Sussexes and the Cambridges get on? And how are William and Kate, Charles and Camilla's relationships in the month of their eighth and 14th wedding anniversaries? 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 about to become parents for the first time - but there is still plenty to do before the baby's arrival. Their new household is set up, they've moved into their Windsor home and already have their social media accounts up and running. And it has not yet been revealed where Baby Sussex will be making an appearance. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, style director Amber Graafland and writer Zoe Forsey to discuss what we do and don't know about the next royal arrival. They also discuss the pros and cons of royals' perfect poses on the hospital steps, what their life will be like in Windsor and what the baby might be called. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle is now on maternity leave as she prepares for the imminent arrival of Baby Sussex. The Duchess seems to have sailed through her pregnancy, with a deluge of public engagements and no compromise on the high heels. Her maternity wardrobe is the envy of mums to be, with a host of bespoke pieces, designer labels - and a few classy high street choices too. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland, beauty writer Zoe Cripps and fashion assistant Megan Rees to pick their highlights. They discuss how Meghan has experimented with her style and evolved her hair and makeup as she settles in to her royal role before taking on another huge job: being a mum. 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 some big changes coming up: they are moving house, becoming parents - and setting up their own royal household.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly originally wanted an independent setup, but instead will have their office based at Buckingham Palace with the Queen's.The Kensington Palace staff seem set to remain with Prince William and Kate, but the Sussexes have hired a big name for their first appointment: Sara Latham, who worked on Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Russell Myers and style director Amber Graafland to discuss the big changes for the Fab Four.They also talk about recent royal visits to Morocco and Northern Ireland, as well as share readers' comments on their discussion of Meghan's baby shower.Send in your thoughts to [email protected] and you could be featured on the next episode.Leave a review on iTunes, Acast or wherever you are listening - and don't forget to subscribe! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With two months to go until her baby arrives, Meghan Markle shows no signs of slowing down just yet. The Duchess of Sussex flew to New York this week to enjoy a luxury baby shower with her showbiz friends, including Serena Williams, Priyanka Chopra and Abigail Spencer.Getting together with your friends before such a radical life change is always fun, and the American tradition has been catching on in the UK too, but the scale of the bash thrown for Meghan has drawn some criticism. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper debates the issues with royal editor Russell Myers and reporter Zoe Forsey. And they look ahead to Meghan's trip to Morocco with Prince Harry, where protests around the anniversary of the Arab Spring have raised security concerns. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Middleton has brought the wow factor this week.The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in two beautiful designer dresses at the BAFTAs and 100 Women In Finance awards, not to mention a Chanel tweed suit for a mental health conference. But the speech she gave at a conference about mental health in education was extra special: personal and spontaneous.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers brings the stories behind the royal engagements to this week’s Pod Save The Queen while style director Amber Graafland offers her fashion insights.Host Ann Gripper and the team also discuss Meghan Markle’s latest speech, engagements for William, Harry, Camilla and the Queen, and the returning headache of Thomas Markle. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Princess Diana is a style icon - an unlikely destiny for a woman reputed to own only four outfits when she became engaged to Prince Charles.The story of how she transformed from a teenager who loved to borrow clothes from family and friends into a fashion inspiration is told in the Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibition at Kensington Palace.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland were lucky enough to be given a private guided tour by assistant curator Isabella Coraça.Join them as they walk through the exhibition for a fascinating insight into Diana’s style and how effectively she used her fashion choices to orchestrate her public image.The exhibition also explores the close relationship Diana developed with her favourite designers though original fashion sketches. Highlights include the Victor Edelstein gown Diana famously wore at the White House when she danced with John Travolta and a Versace dress worn in 1991 for a portrait taken by Patrick Demarchelier that was later featured on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar following her untimely death in 1997.The exhibition runs until February 17. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle is making the most of her time before she goes on maternity leave, with a string of royal engagements.The Duchess of Sussex's decision to write messages on bananas being given to sex workers caught the eye as she brought her spontaneity to Bristol.And it's been a busy time for husband Prince Harry too, as well as for Prince William and wife Kate as the Fab Four start 2019 at pace.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and style director Amber Graafland to discuss the impact the royals have had - and the missed opportunities.They also pick their best fashion moments from the recent engagements and look ahead to what comes next. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Philip walked away after his Landrover was involved in a crash near the Sandringham estate - and straight into a PR disaster.The proudly independent Duke of Edinburgh has always loved driving. He has a reputation as a daredevil, even apparently threatening to throw the Queen out of the car when she didn't like the speed he was going.Initial relief that he walked away unscathed merged with concern for the 97-year-old continuing to drive. But his reappearance two days later driving without a seat belt caused anger, as has the treatment of the others involved in the collision.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss whether it is the end of the road for the Duke of Edinburgh behind the wheel. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle has officially taken up her first four patronages - and made her first visit as patron.The Duchess of Sussex had been tipped to take over from the Queen as patron of the National Theatre, and also added roles working with an animal welfare charity, a charity helping women back into work and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.She kicked off her time as patron with a visit to Smart Works in West London.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper was joined by royal correspondent Russell Myers and style director Amber Graafland to discuss Meghan's new jobs.They also discussed Prince William's visit to the London Air Ambulance, upcoming engagements for the Sussexes and Cambridges - plus the final scores for royal engagements and fashion bills in 2018. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The royal family is assembling at Sandringham for Christmas, with the Sussexes and the Cambridge family among the guests.The family time comes during a period of increased attention on the relationship between William and Harry, Kate and Meghan after the announcement the newly-weds would be moving to Windsor, rather than staying at Kensington Palace. That news unleashed a swathe of claims of tensions between the couples and how palace staff find Meghan behind closed doors.And Thomas Markle's reappearance with a new interview hardly helps the festive spirit of peace and goodwill to all men.Daily Mirror royal correspondent Russell Myers joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss the tensions - and what the royals can look forward to at Christmas and beyond.Pod Save the Queen will return in January. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince Charles has celebrated his 70th birthday - and all but four of those years have been spent as king in waiting.When that time does eventually come, Charles will continue to use his network as a force for good (even if he will no longer meddle)."Neutral, but not neutered." That is the view of John Bridcut, who spent a year with the Prince of Wales for a BBC documentary to mark the milestone birthday and got a unique view of his life, work and family relationships.As well as following the Prince in his work, John interviewed Camilla, William and Harry to get their view on the public and private man.He joined Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to share his behind the camera stories and reflect on the man who will be king.He also discussed how Charles has changed in the decade since his last big birthday, which he had also made a documentary about, and how Prince Harry is coming into his own.Pod Save The Queen is having a week off, but we'll be back shortly! 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 returned from their first royal tour last week - and left a lasting impression.The Duchess of Sussex showed she means business with a series of impressive speeches, and her presence is helping her husband evolve his own royal role for the years ahead.Fresh from his time with the royals Down Under, Daily Mirror royal correspondent Russell Myers joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss why the pair are so good together.They also reflect on Prince Charles turning 70 and his recent tour to Africa, William and Kate's appearance at the Tusk Awards and the importance of Remembrance events this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle has come through her first royal tour with flying colours - and an expanded wardrobe.A schedule which packed in 76 engagements in 16 days in four countries, including everything from welly-wanging to wreath-laying and dinner with a king, was always going to need a wide range of clothes.In all there were 39 outfits , featuring 29 dresses, six coats, eight bags, 17 pairs of shoes, three pairs of trousers, six blazers, two hats and three pairs of sunglasses, adding up to £60,000 . And that's before you get to jewellery.The Pod Save The Queen fashion team of Amber Graafland, Zoe Cripps and Megan Rees joined host Ann Gripper to discuss their favourite looks, the ones that missed the mark and what we learned about the Duchess's style on this tour. Plus Zoe identifies her unsung hero of the tour. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle's beautiful Givenchy wedding dress and incredible embroidered veil lived up to their billing for the wedding of the year.Now a new exhibition at Windsor Castle gives fans the chance to see the beautiful detail up close - and hear the Duchess of Sussex and Claire Waight Keller talking about its creation.Meghan and Harry both give their own accounts of key details for their wedding on the audio guide for A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which opens today.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper and fashion director Amber Graafland joined a preview at Windsor Castle where curator Caroline de Guitaut talked them through the finer details.From hearing about the hours of painstaking work that went into the creation, to seeing details it's too easy to miss in photos, get up close with the exhibition with them. And visit yourself until January 6 (it's included with a Windsor Castle ticket) - or at Holyroodhouse from 14 June to 6 October next year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Royal Tour has been a huge success, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle proving to be a big hit Down Under.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited Australia for the Invictus Games, with additional trips to New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji.Meghan pulled out of a number of events at the weekend and on Monday, blaming tiredness as she is 14 weeks pregnant.Daily Mirror royal correspondent Russell Myers joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to talk about what life is like on the road with the much-loved couple… and the demands a gruelling schedule is placing on the pregnant Duchess of Sussex. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Princess Eugenie had a tough act to follow as she walked down the same aisle as Meghan Markle had done just five months ago.But the bride at the second royal wedding of the year had a show-stopping style of her own thanks to a gown by Peter Pilotto and an extravagant tiara from the royal collection .As Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank celebrate their start to married life with friends and family, the Pod Save The Queen team discuss all the fashion details of their big day.They take in the details of the dress, plus Eugenie's hair and make up, not to mention Sarah Ferguson's hat, Princess Beatrice's maid of honour look and Kate and Meghan turning to favourite names. 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 are tackling 76 engagements in 16 days on their visit to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand - and details of their royal tour engagements are now in.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will focus on youth leadership, social, economic and environmental challenges. But other themes running through their first royal tour include sport, mental health, theatre, women's empowerment and food as a force for community.Fresh from a briefing at Buckingham Palace, Daily Mirror royal correspondent Russell Myers joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to pick out the highlights.They also discuss how Palace briefings work, Meghan and Harry's first official visit to Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge's return to royal duties after maternity leave. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle has launched her first solo project - and her mum was there to see it.Doria Ragland joined her daughter and son-in-law Prince Harry for the celebration of the Together cookbook the Duchess has created with a community kitchen near Grenfell Tower.And there were more firsts for the Duchess of Sussex this week too, with her netball debut on her sportiest royal engagement yet, and her first royal engagement alone at a Royal Academy preview night.Mirror photographer Ian Vogler joins Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper to reflect on Meghan's solo steps.They also look ahead to the upcoming royal tour and reminisce about Ian's time on tour with the Cambridges in 2014. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Princess Eugenie will marry fiance Jack Brooksbank three weeks today in the second royal wedding of the year.The couple will tie the knot in St George's Chapel, Windsor - just as Prince Harry and Meghan did in May.After Meghan wowed in her Givenchy dress and spectacular veil, Eugenie has a hard act to follow.But Eugenie, who is ninth in line to the throne, clearly loves fashion and has developed her own style. She has already revealed the designer will be British based, but who will it be? Fashion director Amber Graafland joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to run through the main contenders. They also reflect on their favourite Eugenie looks, tiara options and get mildly obsessed by her Alberta Ferretti look in Harpers Bazaar 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 returned from their summer break - and a night out at Hamilton is an ideal first day back at work.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a busy autumn to look forward to as they travel to Australia for the Invictus Games and a royal tour which also takes in New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji.Before that there is the not so small matter of Princess Eugenie's royal wedding to Jack Brooksbank, which is set to be a two-day extravaganza.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Russell Myers, Amber Graafland and Zoe Forsey to look ahead to an exciting few weeks.The royal podcast team also reflect on Meghan and Harry's recent appearances, Zara Tindall's recent interviews and Kate getting the George and Charlotte for going back to school. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince William was the royal representative at the commemoration service 100 years on from the Battle of Amiens. The battle was a turning point in World War One as the Allies combined ground and air force to push back the enemy, and the Duke of Cambridge was joined by Prime Minister Theresa May for a moving memorial at Amiens cathedral.Royal reporter Russell Myers was in northern France for the event and joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss the latest royalnews.They are also joined by fashion writer Danielle Stacey and travel writer Julie Delahaye to look back on Daisy Jenks' wedding to Charlie van Straubenzee, Eugenia and Beatrice's Vogue Interview and how the royals spend their summer holidays.And the team are taking a summer break too, returning in the autumn - subscribe to be the first to hear when Pod Save The Queen returns. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Markle vowed he would not stay quiet until he was back in contact with daughter Meghan - and he has stayed true to his word.After yet another outspoken interview, there have been high level meetings at Kensington Palace on how to get the situation belatedly under control.But he is not the only one discussing deeply personal things with journalists. Princess Eugenie has appeared in Vogue with sister Beatrice, and Zara Tindall revealed the heartbreak of two miscarriages in a Sunday Times interview.Royal reporter Russell Myers and fashion director Amber Graafland join Pod Save The Queen Host Ann Gripper to discuss the royals getting personal in public.For Harry and Meghan, it is still very much the love bubble judging by their glamorous smooch at the polo - and they have a birthday day out at a friend's wedding to look forward to. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At what should be the happiest time of her life, Meghan Markle has an unwanted headache.Her dad Thomas has declared he will keep giving interviews until the royals break their silence in his latest bizarre bid to mend his relationship with his daughter, who he says has not returned his calls for two months.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror columnist Alison Phillips, fashion directer Amber Graafland and reporter Russell Myers to discuss why the royal family have lost control of the situation, the impact it is (or isn't) having and what happens next.They also discuss Donald Trump's meeting with the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to the Nelson Mandela exhibition, royals at the Wimbledon finals, the gorgeous pictures of Prince Louis's christening and plans for Princess Eugenie's wedding. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle has completed her first royal visit abroad with Prince Harry - which meant we were able to enjoy her first tour-drobe.The Duchess of Sussex packed in four outfits in 24 hours on her visit to Ireland.With wall-to-wall designer labels rather than high street picks, the cost of the ensembles was eye-watering - and some of them divided opinion.Having already discussed the substance of Harry and Meghan's Dublin visit on Pod Save The Queen with Russell Myers, who travelled on the tour, the Mirror's fashion team join podcast host Ann Gripper to turn their attention to the tour's style.They also look back on Meghan's outfit for the RAF centenary, her nods to Audrey Hepburn and all the looks from Prince Louis's christening. 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 are the couple of the moment - and they took their showbiz glamour to Ireland for their first royal visit abroad.With political meetings, cultural events and inevitably a taste of Guinness, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a flying visit to Dublin this week.The Daily Mirror's Russell Myers, fresh from his trip to the Middle East with Prince William, joined them for a packed schedule. He joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss the royals' reception, their relationship and the people they met.They also reflect on Prince Louis' christening. Subscribe to the show to make sure you get part two of the Irish tour - dissecting Meghan's fashion choices. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is Prince William like in person? How did the royal tour of the Middle East pan out? And what is it like to fly on the royal plane?Russell Myers (@rjmyers) joined the Duke of Cambridge on his historic visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and he joins host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) to reflect on a trip set to have a long term impact on William's future priorities.The @MirrorRoyal team also look ahead to Prince Louis's christening and Meghan and Harry's visit to Ireland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince William's Middle East tour was already historic as the first official royal visit to Israel since the country's birth 70 years ago.But it took on even greater importance when Israeli President Reuven Rivelin gave the Duke of Cambridge a message of peace for the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.With a complicated history and tinderbox present, the Daily Mirror's head of politics Jason Beattie explains the context of William's visit in the latest episode of Pod Save The Queen.And reporter Russell Myers, who was in the room for William's meeting with the President, joins host Ann Gripper via Skype to provide an update from the tour itself.But in a podcast of two halves, there is still time to discuss the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's latest appearance. Meghan and Harry joined the Queen for a celebration of Commonwealth young leaders at Buckingham Palace yesterday.And more information about the newlyweds' Irish visit and the details of Prince Louis's christening. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle's first visit with the Queen went swimmingly, with the pair pictured in fits of laughter in Chester.And the Duchess of Sussex has made her Royal Ascot debut too, joining the grand royal family day outMeghan wore Givenchy for both outings, and Claire Waight Keller's designs look set to become a staple in her wardrobe.One month on from her wedding to Prince Harry she has taken to royal life with aplomb - but her dad Thomas popped up this week to throw a spanner in the works again with a TV interview.Daily Mirror fashion director Amber Graafland (@ambermirrorfash) and reporter Russell Myers (@rjmyers), who was with the royals in Cheshire, join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) to discuss an eventful week. They also discuss THAT Oscar de la Renta dress, Prince William's upcoming tour of the Middle East and the Tindalls' baby news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle married her Prince in Windsor - but they enjoyed a belated Buckingham Palace balcony moment after Trooping the Colour.It may have been the formality of the Queen's birthday celebrations, but the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex's love still shone through.And Meghan kept her own sense of style too, with a customised hat and unusual dress.Amanda Dishaw, editor of the Meghan's Mirror and What Would Kate Do blogs, joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss Meghan's latest royal outing, her planned trip to Chester with the Queen and the Cambridges' day out at the polo.They also reflect on the impact Meghan's public life before Harry has on the level of interest in the newest royal, and how the USA and Canada have been covering her start in royal life. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle wowed with her poise on her wedding day - while Prince Harry showed his nerves.The world was wrapped up in the beauty of the St George's Chapel service, the stunning bride, besotted groom and glamorous guests.But for body language expert Judi James there was an extra layer of fascination: what was happening below the surface.Judi joined Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss how Harry and Meghan's relationship has evolved, their loving wedding day moments and what was going on in their official wedding photos. They also discuss how William and Kate differ, Doria Ragland's place among the royals, Sarah Ferguson's (not so) big arrival, the constancy of the Queen and Prince Philip - and the infamous Charles and Diana engagement interview. Plus the coded signal the Queen sends with her handbag... 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 were straight back on royal duty just three days after their wedding.The newly minted and newly wed Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined Prince Charles and Camilla for a garden party to mark Charles' 70th birthday on Tuesday.Daily Mirror photographer Ian Vogler was there, fresh from his stint on a Windsor rooftop for Saturday's royal wedding celebrations.He joined Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to share his thoughts on two very different days.He also gives his photographer's verdict on Alexi Lubomirski's official wedding photos of Harry and Meghan. 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 had promised a wedding that reflected them as a couple - and they totally delivered.The fairytale day exceeded all expectations and even the sun shone. From Meghan's dress to the raucous evening celebrations, it was a day filled with joy and love.Meghan's decision to ask Prince Charles to walk her down the aisle was entirely vindicated, as he put both the bride and her mother Doria at ease, and the guests' seating plan gave us an insight into who really is in the royals' inner circle.On her final day in the job, Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy joined Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to dissect all the details and reveal what she saw in Windsor.Meghan's dress was a statement that she means business, and her working life as the Duchess of Sussex begins almost immediately. We reflect on the memories made on Saturday - and what lies ahead for the newly-weds. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle made a beautiful bride, as we knew she would - but her wedding dress designer came as a surprise.With Ralph & Russo, Stella McCartney and Erdem the names swirling in the air, Prince Harry's wife-to-be stepped out of her car to reveal an incredible Givenchy gown and veil created by Claire Waight Keller.The dress was perfectly understated, allowing other details in her look to shine through.MirrorFashion's Amber Graafland, Zoe Cripps and Danielle Stacey join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to dissect all the details of Meghan Markle's wedding day look. They also talk bridesmaids, page boys, the mother of the bride, best dressed celebrity wedding guests - and Kate re-wearing her outfit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle's mum was tipped to walk her down the aisle when her dad fell ill - but instead Prince Charles is stepping into the breach.But Prince Harry's bride is expected to walk part of the way with her bridesmaids and page boys before her father-in-law-to-be accompanies her on the last stage of her journey to the altar.Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy sends in her verdict from Windsor as Daily Mirror fashion director Amber Graafland joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper in the studio to reflect on the surprise choice, and the final details emerging for the big day. They also discuss what we can expect from Meghan Markle's wedding dress, the fashion moments to look out for and all the excitement as the royal wedding build-up reaches fever pitch. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by the Daily Mirror consumer editor and Windsor regular Ruki Sayid and online travel writer Julie Delahaye to provide a flavour of what royal fans should look out for if they're heading to Windsor for the royal wedding and discuss ideal honeymoon options.What can visitors expect from Windsor? And what would you find at Coworth Park and Cliveden House Hotel if you decided to splash out on a visit? 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's best-laid plans have unravelled in the week of their royal wedding.Meghan's dad Thomas was due to walk her down the aisle at St George's Chapel on Saturday, a role officially confirmed at a royal briefing 10 days ago.But after it emerged he had apparently collaborated with a photographer for set-up pictures, and with reports of ill health too, he pulled out of coming to the UK for his daughter's big day.Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss Thomas Markle's no-show, whether he could still be there and who might replace him alongside the bride.They reflect on how the news seemingly surprised Palace staff - and Meghan possibly finding out from website reports that her dad was not coming. Plus they talk about two men who do look set to be there, Prince Philip and Primate Michael Curry, and the wedding reception menu. 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's wedding is just 11 days away - and the big questions are getting answered.We now know Meghan's dad Thomas will walk her down the aisle, but there is a special role for Meghan's mum too.But what will the bride wear for her big day? The chances of Ralph & Russo being behind the wedding dress of the year seem to be increasing.Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper and fashion writer Danielle Stacey to discuss who will design the royal wedding dress - as well as the tiara options Meghan will be able to choose from.They also go through the details of the timetable for the big day, the nods to Princess Diana we already know about and how Meghan's dress will be kept secret on the big day.Plus they look back at the new pictures of Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte's birthday - plus how the newly-weds will delay their honeymoon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices