Pod Save The King

The royal family were out in force at Sandringham on Christmas Day on a joyful outing to church, with Mia Tindall and the Wales children stealing the show. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to look back on the festive season’s royal highlights. 

They reflect on King Charles’ powerful Christmas message, royal TV highlights and what the family’s New Year messages told us about the Firm. Plus they get their teeth into the discussion of the royal family’s ‘main’ role and whether Empire has any place in Britain’s honours system today.

And they look further afield with the surprise abdication of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe.

Wishing our listeners all the best for 2024. 

* Send us your thoughts on the show @podsave on Instagram.

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The first full year of the Carolean era is (nearly) complete. The history books will remember the sparkle and fanfare of the coronation - but right now the rift with the Sussexes which has dominated the beginning and end of the year casts a heavy shadow. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and his boss, Mirror editor Alison Phillips, to discuss a rollercoaster year.

They reflect on the state of the family, their work and their relationships, pick their Royal of the year - and share their hopes and expectations for the Firm in 2024.

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

Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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The royal family gathered for its annual pre-Christmas lunch this week - but at Windsor Castle rather than Buckingham Palace. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror Online royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss the royals’ festive celebrations so far, the traditions to come at Christmas and Kate’s family throwback photo. 

They also look ahead to the BBC documentary on Charles’ coronation year, enjoy Camilla’s sword-wielding outing and Meghan Markle's extra moment, and reflect on Prince William’s last minute trip.

Merry Christmas to all our listeners - don’t miss Pod Save the King’s review of the year, out next Thursday.

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The Princess of Wales wowed in maximum glamour as the royal show went on after she and King Charles were named as the royals alleged to have talked about Archie’s skin colour.

And now the royals are in Christmas mode, taking festive opportunities to highlight key causes - while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared an update on their Archewell Foundation’s progress.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss how the dust has settled after the Endgame row.

They also talk the politics of wedding invitations, royal Christmas cards, the hardest working royals and the difference a royal visit can really make.

* Send your messages and questions for our royal review of the year to @podsave on Instagram.

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King Charles III has the weight not just of his mother’s long reign behind him, but 1,200 years of history.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by writer, broadcaster and podcaster Iain Dale, editor of Kings and Queens featuring an essay on each of the English and British monarchs since Alfred the Great - and a few who come with an asterisk.

They discuss the past emotional year of royal history, why Charles’s reign has got off to a better start than expected, what makes a memorable monarch and the resilience and adaptability the monarchy has shown to survive this long.

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

Image: Ranald Mackechnie/Handout via REUTERS

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Omid Scobie had already set headlines swirling with his new book Endgame, but the Dutch translation seemingly naming two royals as discussing Archie’s skin colour took things up another level.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the fallout.

They also share listeners’ thoughts on the book, discuss the royals’ latest appearances and say a fond goodbye to producer Dan.

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White tie, tiaras and K-pop superstars made for a memorable banquet night in this week’s State Visit.

Queen Camilla, the Princess of Wales, Princess Royal and Duchess of Edinburgh were a picture of elegance, and every outfit came with a special slice of history.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to relive the highlights, discuss its impact and lament some missed song and dance opportunities.

They also reflect on Sarah Ferguson’s latest TV gig, Kate’s Children In Need opener and whether the Sussexes could be at Sandringham this Christmas.

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Prince Harry has barely spoken to his father in recent months - but King Charles’ 75th birthday might just mark a new start.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss what did and didn’t happen as part of the King’s birthday celebrations, and what it means for royal relations - particularly as a new book revisits painful parts of the royals’ family relationships.

They also discuss the Prince and Princess of Wales’s big projects, Remembrance weekend and the new series of The Crown.

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Charles III gave his first King’s Speech to Parliament this week - but it is other recent addresses that tell us far more about him.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Charles’ address to the politicians with words provided by a divisive Government and the view of the country he shared in his recent Mansion House speech.

They also reflect on the State visit to Kenya, the Earthshot prize and Meghan and Harry’s private jet flight to a Katy Perry concert.

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Royal Editor Rusell Myers and Royal Photographer Ian Vogler join King Charles and Queen Camilla on their State Visit to Kenya. They discuss the Royal tour, share behind-the-scenes details and Charles' keynote speech.

...And there's mention of a new addition to Family Myers. (Congrats Russ!)

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