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

This week, what we really think about Prince Andrew handing his titles and patronages back to the Queen we cover Harry’s appeal for security from the Home Office.

Also, the first joint engagement for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Foundling Museum, Sophie, Countess of Wessex takes a 4-day trip to Qatar and how Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are shedding a light on Holocaust memorial day with their upcoming projects and engagements.

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 47 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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We sure are keeping up with these Windsors. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week, 

M + R 

xoxo

 

🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

Royal Collection Trust

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust 

The Princes’ Foundation

The Foundling Museum 

The International Agency for the Prevention Of Blindness

Orbis in the Middle East 

Qatar Fund For Development 

Orbis 

The Queen’s Green Canopy 

The Platinum Jubilee Festivities

We gush about the three portraits of Catherines, Duchess of Cambridge that were released to celebrate her 40th birthday.

We talk about the impact and evolution of our future Queen Consort, Catherine. And ponder what is to come from the future Princess of Wales.

What do you think about the portraits?

What is your favourite patronage of Catherine's?

Let us know in the comments below…

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 46 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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We sure are keeping up with these Windsors. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week, 

M + R 

xoxo

 

🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

The National Gallery 

Watch our Windsor Castle Vlog on Youtube Here

 

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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.

This week, The Queen appointed Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter. But, what is the Order of the Garter? And, what does the Order of the Garter mean? We delve into the history and significance of this British honour system in today’s episode.

Plus, we talk about the ongoing developments in the Prince Andrew civil court case with Virginia Giuffre, the Windsor Castle Christmas intruder as well as Princess Eugenie sharing a New years post with the newest picture of August - so cute. And so much more…

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 45 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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We sure are keeping up with these Windsors. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week, 

M + R 

xoxo

 

*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.

*** We recorded this podcast on the 5th January 2022

Happy 2022, Royal Community. Today's bonus episode features the Keeping Up With The Windsors Inaugural 'Royal Gala Awards'. As voted by you!

We will be announcing the best fashion moment of 2021, the best engagements of 2021, the best moment, plus much more more in today's very special bonus episode. 

Thank you for supporting us throughout 2021. We couldn't do this without you. We wish you all the very best for a prosperous 2022 for you and your loved ones. 

Rach and Mich

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 44 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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We sure are keeping up with these Windsors. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week, 

M + R 

xoxo

It’s New Year’s Eve and what better way to celebrate than to round up the Royal Family’s highs and lows of 2021. We review the whirlwind of engagements, family goings-on and news including the Oprah Interview with Harry and Meghan, Prince Philip’s death, the Queen’s solo engagements, Catherine’s carol concert, The Earth Shot Prize with Prince William, Cop 26 with Prince Charles,  the Prince Andrew Scandal and much much more.

Remember to come back tomorrow as we have a very special bonus episode for you at 12 pm GMT.

Have the best 2022, royal community. You deserve it! 

Rach and Mich

 

Episode Links mentioned in today's show:

Episode 1 | Oprah - Part 1

Episode 6 | Prince Philip: A Tribute

Episode 17 | Diana Statue Unveiling

Episode 23 | The Prince Andrew Scandal

Episode 31 | Catherine's Iconic Gold Dress

Episode 33 | The Earthshot Prize

Episode 35 | The Royals Shine At COP 26

Episode 39 | The Princes and The Press

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 43 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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We sure are keeping up with these Windsors. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week, 

M + R 

xoxo

Merry Christmas, Royal community. 

The Queen may have cancelled the Sandringham festivities this year however, we are still going to bring you up to speed with the Royal Christmas traditions and customs that the Royal Family typical adhere to at Christmas.

Grab yourself a cup of eggnog, gin and dubonnet or mulled wine and lets talk all things Royal at Christmas. We cover the Sandringham rules, the food, the walk to Church and the parlour games the family play and much more. It's all here in this festive episode. 

 

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🐶 Welcome to episode 42 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. 

We sure are keeping up with these Windsors. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week, 

M + R 

xoxo

 

*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.

We talk all about Catherine's Royal Carols: Together At Christmas Concert at Westminster Abbey, those infamously released Christmas cards from the Cambridges and Clarence House this week, The Queen's decision to cancel her Christmas lunch, William talking about mental health for the Time To Walk Podcast, plus giving us festive vibes for an interview for Royal Marsden Hospital Radio. We cover Camilla's Christmas engagement at Clarence House plus so much more...

Join us as we keep you up-to-date with all the festive Royal engagements over the last two weeks. 

Merry Christmas, Royal Community!

With love,

Rachael and Michelle 

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 41 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 Royal Foundation

Royal Marsden Hospital 

Roald Dahl Charity 

Helen and Douglas House 

The following charities will benefit from the five-figure donation the Royal foundation received from Apple:

Shout - Mental Health Text Service | Crisis Text Line | Australian charity, Lifeline 

 

*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.

Our lovely guest, Danielle Magness (Instagram - Katesreplikates) shares with you all her amazing tips and tricks on how to dress like a Duchess in today’s episode.

What is replikating?

How can you get started?

How to find sold-out one of a kind piece

How to mix high street with Kate's style

If you love Royal style, grab a cuppa and join us for this bumper packed Royal Community Spotlight episode.

A massive thank you goes to Danielle. Thank you so much for your time and expertise.

 

>>>Follow Danielle on Instagram HERE

This week, we delve deep into the BBC Documentary, ‘The Princes and the Press’ looking into the real story behind the relationship between the royal family and the Press. Is the press playing fair? Is it right that Harry and Meghan are sueing the press? Are the Royals just as bad as the press? We share our thoughts and feeling with you. And, in the royal round-up, we cover Charles in Barbados, Williams emergency services mental health commitment, The Princess Royal making the main socials and Camilla’s social media campaign to end violence against women.

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 39 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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We sure are keeping up with these Windsors. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week, 

M + R 

xoxo

 

🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

Watch The Princes and The Press on BBC iPlayer 

International Day of the Elimination of Violence - Unite's 16 days of Activism

British Olympic Association 

Team GB

The Charities Forum

Mental Health At Work Commitment 

RAF Search and Rescue

East Anglia Air Ambulance

 

*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.

Join us as we discuss Charles and Camilla's tour of Egypt, the upcoming Christmas Carol concert with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lucas Tindall and August Brooksbank's christening, Sophie, Countess of Wessex hosting a tea Party in aid of Scar Free World at St James' Palace, the Queen is feeling better with an engagement from Windsor Castle and the royal chefs get to work preparing for this years Royal Christmas pudding. And we couldn't leave out Prince William. He's been front, line and centre with a number of engagements this week including: The Tusk Award, the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council and a trip to the headquarters of Microsoft to discuss the 'seeker' project and how to intercept trafficked illegal wildlife trade good at airports. 

 

🐶 Welcome to episode 38 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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We sure are keeping up with these Windsors. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week, 

M + R 

xoxo

 

🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:

Commonwealth War Graves

Lawn and Tennis Association 

Scar Free World

Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 

United For Wildlife 

Microsoft

Tusk | The Tusk Awards

The Royal Variety Charity

The Princes' Foundation

Brooke Action For Working Horses and Donkeys - Egypt 

 

*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.