Keeping Up With The Windsors | A Royal Family Podcast - News and Updates

It’s our Jubilee special. We break down our first hand experience of day one and two of the Platinum Jubilee 2022 or Platty Joobs as it’s now known. 

 

Day 1 - Trooping The Colour

We talk all about The Queen’s Birthday Parade - Trooping The Colour at The Mall in London AND the flyover with the Royal Air force and Red Arrows

 

Day 1 - The Beacon Lighting 

The real truth about what we saw when the beacon lighting was happening in Buckingham Palace with Prince William 

 

Day 2 - St Paul’s Cathedral - THe Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Service 

We give you all the info from St Paul’s Cathedral where The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee service was held. The Royals we saw and what our experience was on the day. 

 

Day 2 - We meet Zee

We talk all about meeting Royal Community member, Zee from Alaska. 

 

Here you will find our personal experiences of the Platinum Jubilee which will include the good and the bad bits. And, we got so much to tell you that we are splitting the Platinum Jubilee special into two parts. 

This week is part one and next week is part two. 

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🐶 Welcome to episode 67 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors' podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole. 

 

Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

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🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

The Royal Family Website

The Platinum Jubilee Website

The Queen's Birthday Parade - Trooping The Colour

Trooping The Colour Tickets 

St Paul's Cathedral  

The Anti-Slavery Collective 

The Royal Air Force - The Red Arrows 

 

Disclaimers: 

*No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 

 

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***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.

Welcome Royal Community....it's almost time for the Platinum Jubilee but first on today's episode...

Our preparations for the Jubilee 2022 celebrations 

Attending Trooping The Colour with Prince William and what we thought 

We head to Sotheby's for the Tiara Exhibition including Diana's Wedding Tiara

Prince Charles in Romania

The Platinum Jubilee announced some rather fantastic emoji's and GIFS with PJ the Corgi

And the BBC Documentary, Elizabeth:The Unseen Queen. 

🐶 Welcome to episode 66 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors' podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole. 

Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

Join the Royal community via: 

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The Red Cross 

Trooping The Colour Tickets 

Watch Our Visit to Trooping The Colour on YouTube Here

Watch BBC's Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen Here 

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Website

 

Disclaimers: 

*No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 

 

**This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).

 

***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.

In this week’s episode:

The Queen gets some new wheels - The Queenmobile - whilst at the Chelsea Flower Show

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Top Gun Premiere with Tom Cruise

The winner of the Platinum Pudding competition is announced

Party of the Palace performers are announced

Prince Charles & Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall becoming Eastenders soap stars  

All this plus so much more, not long now until the Jubilee!!!

 

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Welcome to this week's Royal Community spotlight episode with children's author and artist, Susan M Webb. 

We talk about all things King George VI (the queen's father) and why Susan created her wonderful children's book, Bertie: The Best Stuttering King. 

Susan shares her love for the Royal Family, her stories of visiting St George's Chapel and her adventures aboard one of the Queen's flotillas for the 2012 Diamond Jubilee river pageant. 

So much knowledge, passion and excitement coming your way, Royal Community. 

 

COMPETITION - Win One Copy of Susan's Book, Bertie: The Best Stuttering King 

To Enter: 

1. Head to our Instagram page @keepingupwiththewindsors

On our newsfeed, you will find a picture of the front cover of Susan’s Book, Bertie: The Best Stuttering King

All you have to do is like the Instagram post and leave a comment saying - I would like to enter. 

Alternatively, email us at [email protected] with the email subject heading ‘I would like to enter’. 

 

Competition Rules: 

The competition is open from Midday on May 20th 2022 and closes at midnight on the 27th May 2022.

The draw will take place at 7 pm on the 29th of May 2022 and announced on Instagram and at the start of episode 66 of the podcast. 

The winner will be notified via direct message on Instagram or a reply to your entry email (depending on how you entered). 

Multiple comments and/or emails will be classed as one entry per Instagram account and email address. 

Open to worldwide entry

You have 14 days to accept your prize. If no contact is made, another winner will be drawn.

No exchange or monetary prize will be given. 

Good Luck

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 64 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors' podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole. Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

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🎯 Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

Watch -Michelle and Rachael find the King George VI Memorial Statue  

Find more information about Susan M. Webb here: 

Susan’s Website | Susan’s Instagram  

Sergio Drummond - Illustrator 

 

Buy Bertie: The best stuttering King here: 

Buy on Amazon UK

Buy on Amazon US

Buy at Barnes and Noble - Online

 

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***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.

In this week's episode:

The Queen bans all non-working Royal family members from Trooping The colour balcony - including Harry, Meghan and Andrew

Charles, William and Camilla represent the Queen at the State Opening Of Parliament

We see the return of Buckingham Palace garden parties

Catherine has a new patronage 

Sophie has a dance with Judge Rob Rinder 

A Gallop Through History will be aired on the BBC

And William and Catherine visit a memorial for the victims of the Ariana Grande Concert terror attack. 

Plus so much more coming up....

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 63 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors' podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole. Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

Join the Royal community via: 

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🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

 

Earthshot Prize 

The Queen's Green Canopy

The Not Forgotten Association 

Royal Windsor Horse Show

Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Judge Rob Rinder MBE - BBC Documentary

Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen

The Body Language Guy on Youtube 

The Today Interview with Prince Harry 

 

*No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 

 

**This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).

 

***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.

Coming up:

We have a rant over what is happening with the Cambridge’s social media, Charles visits Brixton to see the Big Kid mentoring programme, Camilla gets excited over a silver Jubilee mug, Charlotte celebrates her 7th birthday, and Netflix is looking for a Kate Middleton lookalike whilst William shines a light on male suicide. 

*Trigger Warning*

Today's episode discusses charities connected with domestic abuse (timestamp 12:39- 14:19) and male suicide (18:17 - 20:33). Please take care of yourself and skip those sections if needed. 

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 62 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors' podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole. Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

Join the Royal community via: 

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🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

The Anti Slave Collective https://theantislaverycollective.org/

West London Welcome https://www.westlondonwelcome.com/

Big Kid Foundation https://www.bigkidfoundation.org/

The Big Jubilee Lunch https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-jubilee-lunch

Safe Lives https://safelives.org.uk/

Emmaus Mossley https://emmaus.org.uk/mossley/

James’s Place https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/

British Fashion Council https://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk/

Disclaimers:

*No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 

 

**This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).

 

***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.

In this week’s episode 61 of Keeping Up With The Windsors :

Anne and Catherine are seen on their first ever joint engagement

Sophie and Edward continue their Royal Caribbean Tour and are met with animosity and calls for repatriations

All the latest details on the upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The Queen's 96th birthday and a new picture of her is released

Prince Louis celebrates his 4th birthday

William & Catherine mark ANZAC Day

William helps raise money for the London Air Ambulance

Camilla has a smashing time at the National Theatre

Charles is proud to award the Royal College of Art winners

And, Beatrice and Edo join the Swedish Royals to launch the World Dyslexia Assembly...plus so much more.

It's a jam-packed royal round-up edition of the podcast So, grab yourself a cuppa, Royal Community and let's get you up-to-date with all the latest in Royal Family news for this week. 

#kateandannefirstjointengagement #keepingupwiththewindsors #thequeens96thbirthdaypicture #theroyalfamily 

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 61 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors' podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole.

Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

Join the Royal community via: 

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🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

Our Fortnum & Mason Platinum Jubilee Vlog 

Our Last Year's Anzac Day Episode (Starts at 4 Mins)

Episode 57 - Waterford Crystal Episode 

The Queen’s Green Canopy 

Platinum Jubilee Pageant 

DEC Appeal 

Made By Dyslexia 

Avoiding Brain Injury In Childbirth 

Royal College Of Midwives 

Royal College Of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists 

London Air Ambulance 

Princes Couples Foundation

National Theatre 

Royal College of Art 

 

*No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 

 

**This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).

 

***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.

In this week’s Royal news, we talk about...

Prince Harry with the Duchess of Sussex visiting The Queen in Windsor

The Duke Of Sussex's interview on The Today Show. Listen to hear what we think about the ”I’m making sure she’s protected and got the right people around her” quote...

Plus the media frenzy being built up around The Duke and Duchess of Sussex ahead of The Platinum Jubilee. 

In the Round-up, we keep you up-to-date with: 

The Queen celebrate her 96th birthday

The Princess Royal's visit to Australia & Papua New Guinea as part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Prince William talks on the Climate For Change podcast

Prince Charles represents Her Majesty for the first time at the Maundy Thursday Easter Service 

The Cambridges join other members of the family for a service at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Easter Sunday.

And, Angela Kelly, The Queen’s dresser releases an extra chapter of her book with a first hand account of ‘HMS’ bubble during the pandemic

🐶 Welcome to episode 60 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors' podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole.

Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the Royal news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

Join the Royal community via: 

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☕️ Support Us: Buy us a coffee here 

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Spread the word: 

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🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

 

The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) / Twitter

The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily) • Instagram photos and videos

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) / Twitter

Clarence House (@clarencehouse) • Instagram photos and videos

"Stubborn Optimist" Prince William on Climate of Change | An Audible Original Podcast 

The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe Hardcover 

Invictus Games Foundation

 

Keeping Up With The Windsors Content Mentioned: 

Buckingham Palace - We See The Queen! | A Big Surprise For Rachael | December 2021

Windsor Castle | The Queen's Residence & St George's Chapel | Exploring Windsor | Vlog Sept 2021

Episode 54 | Long Live The Podcast 

*No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 

 

**This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).

 

***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.

How Charles and Camilla Changed My Life with Kristie

We are so excited to be joined by Kristie (@from.birkhall.with.love) as part of our royal community spotlight series.

In this Charles & Camilla special, we speak to Kristie on why she started her account & how in turn she met her partner through following Camilla.

We chat about the future of the Monarchy, what Charles is like as a grandfather, the time she was fortunate enough to meet them, plus so much more!

Grab yourself a cuppa & join us for this bumper packed Royal Community Spotlight episode. 

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 59 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors', A Royal podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole.

Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

Join the Royal community via: 

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🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

Kristie’s Instagram

Tanya’s Instagram  

Camilla’s Girl Tanya’s Blog 

Tanya’s Blog Post about when she, and Kristie, met Camilla -  When camillasgirl met Camilla…

Women Of The World Foundation

The Reading Room 

Camilla’s Women’s Hour Interview with Emma Barnett 

 

*No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 

 

**This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).

 

***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.

As The Royals head into the Easter break, we give you an update on:

The Princess Royal who visited the Scottish hub of the British Horse Society

Charles & Camilla visit the set of Eastenders where Charles shows how much of a gentleman he is.

Sophie supports World Autism Day

Charles meets Her Majesty, Queen Letizia of Spain in Durham

And, Charles visits Britain's poshest service station 

#theroyalfamily #britishmonarchy #royalpodcast #keepingupwiththewindsors 

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 58 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors' podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole. Our podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 

 

Join the Royal community via: 

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🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

British Horse Society 

National Autistic Society 

The Spanish Gallery Auckland Castle 

Prince’s Countryside Fund 

 

*No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 

 

**This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).

 

***We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly.