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All rise for some (virtual) courtroom drama — as Meghan Markle’s case against Associated Newspapers continues with a live-streamed hearing, we tune in to follow her application for a summary judgement. Meanwhile, Prince Harry raises eyebrows by sharing his thoughts on protecting democracy, and news of Prince William’s top aide quitting slides under the radar on the eve of the US inauguration. Plus, Kate Middleton has a new Zoom backdrop and Prince Charles has squirrels in his pockets.

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Content warning: sexual assault
Lace up your corsets and join us for a discussion of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton and the book it’s based on, The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. We’re talking micro-fringes, the myth of a post-racial England and That Scene, along with what we do (and don’t) want to see in future seasons. Plus, the Scottish press offer an update on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s controversial train tour, Camilla Parker Bowles selects a door stopper for her book club launch, and Fergie teases a romance novel. Do you dare?

Happy new year! The Queen is already bringing the heat to 2021 with a correction to the story of Prince Harry’s rejected Remembrance Day wreath, while we’re fending off competition from the Sussexes’ new podcast Archewell Audio. Elsewhere, Kate Middleton celebrates her 39th birthday smizing under a mask, as the royal rota heralds her long-awaited “coming of age”. Plus, Camilla Parker Bowles launches a book club, and the Queen and Prince Philip get vaccinated.

As 2020 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a seismic year for the royal family with our rundown of the 10 standout moments from the last 12 months. We’re talking shark teeth, wedding dresses, school buses and of course, a rather shocking departure... Plus, we discuss our predictions for the royals (and their train) in 2021.

All aboard! We’re talking Prince William and Kate Middleton’s latest tour: a royal trainwreck or right on track? They link up with the Queen for a family photo finale to announce the “New Firm”, while Prince Andrew gets left out as we sink our teeth into a report on his Pizza Express alibi. Elsewhere, Sophie Wessex goes big, the Cambridge kids go to a panto and Camilla Parker Bowles gets to go home for Christmas.

BIG news this week as Kate Middleton finally, finally unveils the BIG insights from her 5 BIG Questions survey! While the palace bigs her up, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles shut down replies on social after getting trolled over The Crown. We talk about whether the Netflix series will have a long-term impact on the monarchy, and also discuss Meghan Markle’s powerful essay about her miscarriage.

Allow us to tell you the story of the Russian bear hunter... We’re recapping the second half of season four of The Crown, and answering all the most urgent questions: Why doesn’t the Queen have an electric toothbrush? Who is the Samantha of the royal group of gal pals? And what on earth made Diana think Prince Charles would enjoy a Phantom of the Opera serenade?

Calling all ibble dibbles: The Crown is back! Join us for a spoiler-filled discussion of the first four episodes of the new season, from the IRA killing of Dickie Mountbatten and the psychological torture of the Balmoral Test to the Queen’s mummy guilt and the love triangle between Prince Charles, Diana Spencer and Camilla Parker Bowles.

Prince William tries to keep calm and carry on with a secret Covid-19 diagnosis — but he won’t keep us quiet… While the royals get busy changing their profile pictures for Remembrance Day, Prince Andrew makes secret visits to see the Queen, and Prince Philip is dragged back from Sandringham to the HMS Bubble. Plus, we discuss Prince Charles’s Vogue debut, Prince Harry’s plea to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph and the Queen’s first outing in a mask.

We’re back! And so is Prince Andrew, as he tests the waters once again for a return to royal duties. While his team are briefing about his “level of maturity”, we’re decoding the redactions in Ghislaine Maxwell’s unsealed deposition, and wondering why the palace is digging its heels in over Andrew’s patronages. Elsewhere, Prince William and Kate Middleton are off on another holiday, the Cambridge kids allegedly bake buns, and Prince George shows off his military prowess. Plus, we discuss the update to Meghan Markle’s court case, Prince Harry’s interview with Patrick Hutchinson for GQ, and Camilla Parker Bowles’s busy week.