Pod Save The King

Charles was the longest serving royal apprentice in British history as his mother reigned for 70 years. 

Their relationship was not always easy, but they shared a unique bond. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Ingrid Seward, editor in chief of Majesty Magazine and hugely respected royal writer and biographer whose latest book My Mother and I focuses on the King and late Queen’s relationship.

They also discuss what the King learned about parenting, how daughters-in-law have brought them both challenges and what the Queen would made of Charles’s reign so far.

Plus Ingrid answers listeners’ questions - and there is a new question of the week. 

• My Mother and I: The Inside Story of the King and our late Queen, by Ingrid Seward - published by Simon & Schuster

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The Princess of Wales is continuing her recovery from abdominal surgery - but social media has gone into hyperdrive during her absence from royal duties and the public eye. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror online features editor Zoe Forsey to discuss Kensington Palace’s decision to speak out as wild rumours spiralled and a Trooping the Colour announcement added to the confusion. 

They also reflect on the King’s continuing official duties, Prince William’s ongoing inability to pull a pint and the early stages of Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith’s time in the Celebrity Big Brother house. 

Plus listeners give their views on Prince Harry’s security arrangements, Zoe shares what she made of the royals during her time in New York and there is a new question of the week.

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Prince William’s latest engagement with the Middle East crisis came with a visit to London’s Western Marble Arch synagogue - where he told people “anti-Semitism has no place in society”.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss William's work on the Middle East and share readers’ verdicts. 

They also discuss the royals’ ongoing commitment to Ukraine, as Olena Zelenska met Queen Camilla, and the court verdict on Prince Harry’s security provision. 

Plus they reflect on the Princess of Wales’ ongoing absence and William’s short notice cancellation, the King’s get well messages and Prince Andrew’s prominent memorial appearance.

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Prince Harry and Meghan hit the slopes in Whistler, Canada, to mark a year to go until the first winter Invictus Games. An interview with Good Morning America and reports he would be willing to return to royal duties - at least on a temporary basis - shed new light on the current state of his relationship with his family. 

In the UK, Prince William hit the BAFTA red carpet but also took a major step forward in his mission to tackle homelessness - and issued a powerful statement on the situation in Gaza. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the estranged brothers’ weeks, update on the King’s health as he continues his cancer treatment and share listeners’ creative suggestions for Ann and Russell’s coats of arms.

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The King shared a message of thanks and gave a big wave to Sandringham visitors at the weekend as he adjusts to life as a cancer patient. 

But Prince Harry and Meghan are in the spotlight too after launching their new Sussex.com website. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers - fresh from an engagement with Queen Camilla. 

They discuss the King’s progress, the Waleses’ Sandringham stay and the Sussexes’ very royal rebrand, as well as sharing listeners’ assessments of the prospect of Harry reconciling with his family.

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Pod Save the King is a Reach production for the Mirror. It is presented by Ann Gripper, and edited by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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Charles III’s has begun treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer - and has seen Prince Harry in person for the first time in months.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the impact of the shock news, the choreography behind the scenes ahead of the announcement and what happens next. 

They also reflect on the Duke of Sussex’s brief visit, Prince William’s return to work as Kate continues her recovery and how Camilla, Anne and the royals are pulling together.

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The King and the Princess of Wales are safely home from their hospital stays to continue their rest and recovery. With William supporting Kate and the children, that has put Camilla in the solo spotlight like never before - and she is thriving. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss how the recovering royals are getting on and the way the Queen is coming into her own.

They also reflect on Sophie’s frank conversation about periods and share listeners’ views on what the main role of the royal family should be.

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The Queen has been keeping the royal show on the road as the Princess of Wales continues her recovery from surgery while Prince William runs things at home, and the King awaits treatment of his own. But the royal family are missing three of their four major players - and will be for some time to come. 

And this week Sarah Ferguson revealed the latest blow to her own health. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on events so far - and the longer term impact of the key royals' enforced time out. 

They also discuss changes to the family members who could stand in for the King, and Prince Edward’s big but low key trip.

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The Princess of Wales and King Charles shared major health updates on the same day - with the news Kate will require lengthy recuperation after major abdominal surgery a particular shock. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss the impact of the news, praise for Charles’ openness about treatment for an enlarged prostate and what it means for the Firm as Prince William also steps back from royal duties to care for his family. 

They also discuss the revelations in Robert Hardman’s new book on the King and the handing over of the throne in Denmark, as Queen Margrethe abdicated in favour of Frederik X.

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It’s a New Year but the same old problems for the royal family - as unsealed court papers return the Jeffrey Epstein case and Prince Andrew to the headlines. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss where the latest round of revelations leave the Duke of York and the Firm. 

They also reflect on the first episode of the Queen’s Reading Room podcast and celebrate the Princess of Wales’s birthday.

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