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Queen Elizabeth II's former private secretary on plans for memorial in her honour. Plus 'Megxit' meets 'Beckxit'

This week on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie have been to meet Queen Elizabeth's former private secretary, Lord Janvrin, to talk about plans for a national memorial to her.They spoke in St James's Park, close to Buckingham Palace, about how to best honour the late Queen after the final shortlist of designs was made public.Do you have a favourite design out of the final five? Let us know by emailing [email protected] in the studio with Charlene, the team also discuss the upcoming state visit to the UK by France's President Macron. And they also try to get to the bottom of what is going on between the Beckhams and the Sussexes.

May 16, 202528 min

VE Day 80: Prince George's standout role and a veteran's powerful message

This week on Talking Royals, the team discuss their personal highlights from the week's commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.Charlene, Chris and Lizzie talk about Prince George's "most significant public engagement to date" and the emotional message from one veteran to today's world leaders.The team also discuss the announcement that the King and Queen are heading to Canada, with Charles set to make an "incredibly rare" appearance.Want to get in touch? Email [email protected]

May 8, 202522 min

Bowelbabe Deborah James' parents on the King's "deeply personal" message, Meghan's emotional interview and Kate's chainsaw revelation

This week on Talking Royals we hear from Heather and Alistair James, the parents of the late cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, after she inspired King Charles' personal message to people affected by cancer.Chris and Lizzie also update Charlene on their trip to the Isle of Mull with the Prince and Princess of Wales, where they found out a few surprising things about Kate.Plus, the team talk about the Duchess of Sussex's first podcast interview giving them "fully body chills" and look back to 50 years ago when the then Prince Charles went diving under the ice in Canada.Want to get in touch with the team? Email [email protected]

May 2, 202530 min

The King's Italian "miracle", Chris and Lizzie pull a blinder of their own on tour PLUS the reviews are in for Meghan's podcast

The King and Queen's royal tour of Italy is over, but the Talking Royals team are still hard at work, with Chris and Lizzie securing an idyllic setting for this week's podcast.Charlene White dials in from home to catch up on all the gossip from their trip to Italy, including how the King wowed his hosts.The team also review another podcast - Meghan's Confessions of a Female Founder - and Prince William's attempts at punditry.Got a question for the team? Email [email protected] can watch or listen to Talking Royals on your favourite podcast platform as well as ITVX and YouTube.

Apr 11, 202524 min

Will Sentebale charity now be known for this bitter dispute?

The King is back at work this week and so are host Charlene White, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson to discuss it all.Why King Charles is determined to carry on with the work he loves, the latest on the bitter row at Sentebale.And the Talking Royals team flick through Meghan’s new range of products. Jam, Flower Sprinkles, Crepe Mix? What would they buy if they weren’t all sold out?

Apr 4, 202531 min

King's cancer update, Prince Harry's charity split and behind the scenes of Trigger Point with the Queen

Ahead of the main episode, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson jump in for an emergency extra recording, after Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles went to hospital due to side effects from his cancer treatment.Charlene White joins them for the rest of the podcast, as the Talking Royals team discuss their trip to the set of drama Trigger Point with Queen Camilla to celebrate ITV's 70th anniversary - and a meeting between a very on-brand Charlene and Her Majesty.There's also lots to discuss about Prince Harry's split from his beloved charity, Sentebale. And was it beef or no beef in the kitchen between Meghan and Gwyneth?Want to get in touch with your questions and comments? Email [email protected]

Mar 28, 202531 min

Prince William rides a tank near Russia, a royal kidnap attempt and Kate enjoys St Patrick’s Day

“Everyone here is very worried about what they call their ‘hostile neighbour’ just over the border.”This week on Talking Royals, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson are in Estonia where Prince William rode in a tank less than 100 miles from the border with Russia.The team also look back to this week in 1974, when there was an attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne. And Charlene White speaks to Chris and Lizzie about what Kate got up to on St Patrick’s Day.Plus after Lizzie promised to dig out a photo of the then Prince Charles in disguise on a skiing holiday, we find out if she delivered.

Mar 21, 202523 min

Comparing playlists with the King and a Commonwealth Day conundrum. Plus Charles's avalanche escape.

"I can definitely imagine the King getting down and boogying to all of those tracks"After King Charles released a playlist of his favourite songs, the Talking Royals team reveal what they've been listening to.Charlene White, Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson also discuss the diplomatic tightrope the King is having to tread over Donald Trump's attacks on Canada, and Queen Camilla's letter of support for Gisèle Pelicot.Plus we go back to March 1988 to look at the story of how a then Prince Charles narrowly avoided an avalanche which claimed the life of one of his friends.

Mar 14, 202528 min

Meghan's Netflix show & the King's diplomatic bridge building

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family. This week host, Geraint Vincent, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson get up to speed with the latest royal stories from the palace and beyond. This week we react to the launch of the Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix show With Love, Meghan.And the King continues to walk a geopolitical tightrope as he meets with President Zelenskyy.

Mar 10, 202521 min

The Royals have more fun and Camilla eyes up some spandex

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family. This week host, Charlene White and ITV News Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson catch you up to speed with the latest royal stories from the palace and beyond. This week Kate and William head to Wales for a welsh cake bake off. The King and Queen make a visit for Ramadan and leave with a takeaway.And Queen Camilla greets some spandex-clad gladiators at the palace.

Feb 28, 202514 min

Meghan has a rebrand and William sends an out of office

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.It's a quiet week for the Royals this half term as William skips the BAFTAs for a family holiday.Meghan rebrands her lifestyle business but people are quick to point out her logo seems fairly familiar.And guess who, as The Prince and Princess of Wales show off their family's artistic skills.

Feb 21, 202525 min

The King takes to the pitch and Kate ends up behind bars

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with host, Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.It's been a busy week for the King as the team discuss his unnusual joint trip with the Prime Minister as well as his football skills at Tottenham Hotspur Statdium. Kate visits a mother and baby unit at a prison, but will the palace be telling us what she's wearing or won't they? And, Harry's Invictus Games are in full swing as Meghan takes on 'tubing'!

Feb 14, 202522 min

Princess Anne 'fills in the blanks' and Meghan splits opinion

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with host, Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.Charlene's back and the team discuss Princess Anne's trip to the hospital she received care at last year. We see more of Kate as she goes on a school trip to the National Portrait Gallery. Meghan Markle's good deed splits opinion, and the Taking Royals team plan their holidays!

Feb 7, 202525 min

King's poignant visit to Auschwitz marking Holocaust Memorial Day

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss their time travelling to Poland to cover the King's visit to Auschwitz.

Jan 31, 202522 min

Prince Harry settles and the newspapers apologise

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the news Prince Harry has settled his legal dispute with News Group Newspapers as they offer an 'unequivocal' apology for the intrusion into his life.

Jan 24, 202524 min

Kate's visit to her cancer treatment hospital

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Princess of Wales' visit to the to the hospital where she had her cancer treatment.

Jan 17, 202524 min

Take the Talking Royals Christmas Quiz

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, in a special edition for Christmas, Charlene White hosts a Talking Royals quiz, rounding up the major royal events of the year.Charlene is joined by ITV News Royal Editor, Chris Ship, ITV News Royal Producer, Lizzie Robinson and guests, Kate Mansey, Royal Editor at The Times and Russell Myers, Royal Editor of the Daily Mirror and ITV's Lorraine.

Dec 23, 202438 min

Prince Andrew and Yang Tengbo - What we know

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Andrew and the implications his links with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.

Dec 19, 202424 min

When Prince William met Donald Trump at Notre Dame

This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's trip to Notre Dame and the celebration of the life of the late teenage photographer Liz Hatton.

Dec 12, 202422 min

Kate's Christmas carol concert

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Qatar state visit and the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert.

Dec 6, 202419 min

When Charlene met the King

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris joins Charlene to catch up on the Royal Variety Performance, where Charlene met King Charles.

Nov 29, 202417 min

Prince William's visit to Wales on his mission to end homelessness

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss the Diplomatic Corps Reception and why Paul Mescal met King Charles.Plus, Prince Harry gets a tattoo in the name of the Invictus Games.

Nov 21, 202422 min

King Charles celebrates milestone birthday

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discsuss the King's birthday celebrations.

Nov 15, 202415 min

The controversy surrounding King Charles and Prince William’s finances

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie are joined by Channel 4's Alistair Jackson to discuss Channel 4's Dispatches on The King, The Prince & Their Secret Millions...The Duchy of Lancaster comments: “Over 87% of all duchy-let properties are rated E or above. The remainder are either awaiting scheduled improvement works or are exempted under UK legislation." And that “His majesty the king voluntarily pays tax on all income received from the duchy.”

Nov 8, 202430 min

From Australia to Samoa: the King's most important royal tour to date?

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, from Samoa, Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer, Lizzie Robinson round off the royal tour.

Oct 25, 202426 min

The Royal tour from Down Under

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, from just outside the Sydney Opera house, Chris and Lizzie kick off their coverage of the Royal Tour.They discuss why the King and Queen are visiting Australia, what they have planned and how the royals will be received across the country.

Oct 18, 202416 min

Prince and Princess of Wales meet families of Southport victims

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss Prince William and the Princess of Wales' visit to Southport.

Oct 11, 202414 min

Princess of Wales fulfils bucket list moment for teen battling cancer

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss the moment the Princess of Wales met a teenager who is also battling cancer.

Oct 4, 202418 min

Princess Diana's brother on William and Harry's support for her charity

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss a recent interview with Earl Spencer, the latest Prince Andrew interview dramatisation, and the Princess of Wales being pictured in public for the first time since announcing that she has completed chemotherapy.

Sep 24, 202417 min

Is reconciliation on the cards for Prince Harry?

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss Princess Kate's return to work, the possibility Prince Harry and the Royal Family are easing tensions, and Prince William's project to eliminate homelessness.

Sep 19, 202416 min

As Prince Harry turns 40, what difference does a decade make?

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week the team reflect on Prince Harry's last decade as he turns 40. They discuss the dramatic fallout with his family as Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal duties, and the UK.

Sep 13, 202427 min

Is the Princess of Wales returning to public life?

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Mary Nightingale, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week the team reflect on the Princess of Wales' announcement that she is 'cancer free' and look ahead to her return to public duties.

Sep 12, 202416 min

Queen Camilla’s update on the King’s health after the summer break

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Romilly Weeks, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team reunite after the summer break. They reflect on King Charles' visit to Southport, the Prime Minister's visit to Balmoral, Queen Camilla's update on the King's health and Prince Harry's recent visit to the UK.

Sep 6, 202419 min

What do the royal finances tell us about the King and senior royals?

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss the royal finances after the release of the Sovereign Grant, as they delve into what the report tells us about the monarch and senior royals. They also take a look at the ITV documentary ‘Tabloids on Trial’, where Prince Harry speaks for the first time about the result of his trial.And why has a photograph of Prince George released by Kate to commemorate his 11th birthday caused a stir on social media?

Jul 26, 202425 min

A hostage at the Palace, a kiss for the King, and the royal band back together?

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss a bustling schedule for the family, with the State Opening of Parliament (involving a hostage at Buckingham Palace), the King and Queen visiting the Channel Islands, and Kate and Will taking front-seats at sporting finales.With Charles, Kate and Anne back on royal duties after their respective illnesses, is it a return to business as usual after uncertain times?

Jul 18, 202424 min

What is the King's message to England ahead of the Euros final?

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship. This week, Chris and Lucrezia discuss a jam packed summer of sports for the royal family including the Euros, Wimbledon and the cricket. The pair also reflect on King Charles' role in welcoming the new Prime Minister and bidding farewell to former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.

Jul 12, 202417 min

Talking Royals: Balmoral opens its doors to public for the first time

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, with Charlene on election duty, Chris and Lizzie speak with Geraint Vincent about Balmoral opening its doors to the public for the first time. They address one very important question: is it really £50 for a cream tea at Balmoral?They discuss whether the Princess of Wales will be attending Wimbledon this year, and Princess Anne's recovery after she was struck by a horse while walking on her estate.And, what is the Ceremony of the Keys? Chris and Lizzie explain.

Jul 4, 202415 min

Who knew the Royals were such Swifties?

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie discuss how Taylor Swift has taken the royal family by storm.

Jun 28, 202417 min

A royal reunion at Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with Presenter Geraint Vincent, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Princess of Wales' return and the Royal Ascot.

Jun 21, 202418 min

The Princess of Wales will attend Trooping the Colour

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie bring breaking news about the Princess of Wales attending Trooping the Colour.

Jun 14, 202414 min

Trooping the Colour: Who will - and won't - attend

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, with Charlene on holiday, Chris and Lizzie speak with Geraint Vincent to discuss one of the biggest events in the royal calendar - Trooping the Colour - as we learn that Kate will not be attending The Colonel's Review. They address tabloid speculation around the Princess of Wales' preventative cancer treatment, and they also discuss the King's plans for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.And Chris and Lizzie also speak about a very special gift the King received this week from the National Trust.

May 31, 202416 min

Cancelled plans, busy schedules and a new exhibition - the royals fill their diaries

This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.A new name, new look - but same insights on all things royal!This week, Chris and Lizzie speak to Charlene about what the surprise election means for the King and other royals. They speak about the soon to be renamed King's Trust event his majesty hosted this week, as well as the latest from Kate as a report's released on a project close to her heart.And for those who haven't had enough royal portraits, Chris and Lizzie spoke to royal photographer Hugo Burnand at a brand new King's Gallery exhibition, showcasing 100 years of royal photography.

May 24, 202418 min

King hands over military title to William - at the base where Harry trained

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie speak to Charlene White about Harry and Meghan's unofficial royal visit to Nigeria - after he said the King was too busy to meet last week.They also discuss the King's speech as he handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William - at the base where Harry trained - and the recent royal portrait that's caused quite the stir.

May 17, 202416 min

Too busy to meet - Harry visits the UK, but not The King

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie speak to Charlene White about Prince Harry's UK visit, what he got up to and noticably, what he didn't. They also speak about changes to Royal patronages and what Princess Beatrice has been up to at the top of the Empire State Building.

May 10, 202418 min

King Charles visits fellow cancer patients after returning to public duties

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie speak to Charlene White about King Charles' return to work which included visiting fellow cancer patients along with looking ahead to Prince Harry's return to the UK.

May 3, 202416 min

King Charles to return to work after cancer diagnosis

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, in a special edition of the podcast, Chris and Lizzie discuss the King's announcement to return to public duties after his cancer diagnosis.

Apr 26, 202416 min

Prince William’s first official visit since Kate’s cancer diagnosis

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's return to public duty after his wife's cancer diagnosis along with Prince Harry's court case.

Apr 19, 202421 min

How accurate is Netflix's Prince Andrew drama 'Scoop?'

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the recent royal drama aired on Netflix, 'Scoop.'

Apr 11, 202423 min

Kate's cancer diagnosis shocks world as King resurfaces for Easter

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the residual discourse following Kate's announcement of her cancer diagnosis, as well as what we can expect from the King's upcoming Easter appearance.

Mar 28, 202422 min

Can the Kate video finally end the royal photo frenzy?

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the fallout of the Princess of Wales' Mother's Day photo and whether the recent video of her and Prince William can finally put an end to the conspiracy theories.

Mar 20, 202419 min