The beginning of a new school year always feels like a reset moment whatever your age - and for the royal family, as it coincides with the first anniversary of the Queen’s death, doubly so this year. 

Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on where we are a year on from that sad and historic day, and what we have to look forward to as the royals (and our podcast team) return to work after their summer breaks.

They also catch up on the highlights of the royal summer.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a happy video of themselves making calls to young people making a difference in technology.

But Meghan and Harry are not the only ones who are back, back, back - Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Zoe Forsey, who hosted the show for 18 months while Ann was on leave. Zoe is now on her own American adventure as deputy editor of the Mirror US, which launched this week.

In the last episode before Pod Save The King’s summer break, the team catches up on Meghan and Harry, burger boy Prince William and his planned trip to New York - and whether the Prince of Wales is letting the side down by not wearing a kilt.

We will be back in September - make sure you are subscribed to get the next episode when it lands.

See what else Zoe has been working on at www.themirror.com

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King Charles may be king of the United Kingdom, but the nations which make up the UK have different relationships to the union - and to the royal family.

With the ceremonies that marked the start of King Charles’ reign complete after he received the Honours of Scotland, what is the verdict so far on the Carolean era from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper talks to Paul Hutcheon, political editor on Scotland’s Daily Record, Steffan Rhys, editor of Wales Online, and Jilly Beattie, features editor in Belfast to hear their perspectives on the new King - and the new Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Prince William, Kate, George and Charlotte had front-row seats for an epic finish to the Wimbledon Championships - we don’t blame Prince Louis for being upset to miss out!

But what will Prince George’s future look like in the years before he becomes King? Will he - and should he - have a military role? And what about boarding school?

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to look back on the Wales family outings to Wimbledon and the Air Tattoo and discuss Prince George’s options.

Ann also catches up with Cornwall Live photojournalist Greg Martin, who joined King Charles and Camilla’s day out in St Ives last week. Follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gregmartinphotojournalist to see his photos and enjoy a look at Cornwall.

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President Biden met up with the King for the first time since missing Charles’s coronation - and they looked like old friends.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on the visit and what they could - and should - have talked about.

They also catch up on Camilla at Wimbledon, William and Kate’s polo day out and untangle the Crown Estate finances.

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Charles traveled to Edinburgh for his Scottish coronation this week - and fitted in a reunion with the royal yacht Britannia as well.

Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper is joined by the Daily Mirror’s Jennifer Newton and the Daily Record’s Sarah Vesty, who was with the crowds lining the streets, to hear about the celebrations, the outfits and the protests.

They also discuss William and Kate’s sporting days out at the Ashes and Wimbledon, and the marking of 75 years of the NHS. 

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The royal family’s annual accounts have been published, with expenses rising to £107million.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss where the money was spent - and where they are economising.

They also look at Prince William’s big project to tackle homelessness and Kate’s tennis session with Roger Federer ahead of Wimbledon.

And there are get well soon wishes for the Duchess of York as she recovers from her mastectomy.

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The royal family have had their glad rags on again (and again) this week as Trooping the Colour, Garter Day and Royal Ascot provided plenty of opportunities for family get togethers. 

And Prince William’s big interview announcing his mission to end homelessness demonstrated the Firm’s ambition to make sure there is a point as well as pomp. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss William’s plans and reflect on the grand royal occasions, as well as what the end of the Spotify deal means for the Sussexes. 

And longtime listener Deb Stratas shares her experience of being at Saturday’s Trooping the Colour - and tips for Canadian listeners on how to get tickets to royal events.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh joined Prince William for a film premiere this week in a combination that excited many royal fans.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who explains why it is a sign of how the royal family is set to work in future

The team also look ahead to the first Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot events since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

And Russell also shares his reflections on the coronation and why we will never see its like again.

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It's been a while since we got to see a royal wedding in the UK - so we loved getting a look in to how the Jordanian royals do it as the Prince and Princess of Wales flew the flag for the UK.

Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper is joined by the Mirror's royal features writer Jennifer Newton to look back at the glamorous event, which featured some incredible fashion and some surprising guests.

They also welcome Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's second son Ernest, and look back on Kate's latest #ShapingUs engagements.

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