Pod Save The King

We begin this week’s episode by discussing the Queen’s decision to cancel her trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice, with royal editor Russell Myers sharing the latest updates from the Palace with host Zoe Forsey. We also chatt about Prince William’s brilliant Earthshot Prize Ceremony, focusing on the inspiring winners, sustainable fashion (including the Duke’s green velvet blazer and 20-year-old trousers) and Kate’s speech. There is also a controversial comment from the Queen and her decision to turn down the Oldie of the Year Award. Sarah Bradbury joins us to discuss the best fashion looks of the week, including red numbers from Camilla and Kate.

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It’s been a busy week for the royals, so lots for host Zoe Forsey and royal editor Russell Myers to discuss. The Queen returned to Buckingham Palace for her first major engagement since the beginning of the pandemic, writing a secret message that will travel around the world. She stayed in London to attend a service at Westminster Abbey, where she was spotted using a walking stick. Meanwhile, Prince Charles chatted to the BBC and Princess Eugenie and husband Jack marked their third wedding anniversary by sharing an unseen royal wedding photo. Russell gives an update on rumours Meghan and Harry have decided to christening Lilibet in the US and we discuss the cute photos of Princess Beatrice taking her baby daughter out for a walk

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This week, the Mirror’s royal editor joins host Zoe Forsey to talk about the Queen and Prince Charles’s day out, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s trip to Northern Ireland (complete with giant spider and a snake) and Sophie Wessex’s powerful words on the menopause. There is also an update on Prince Andrew and we learn the sweet meaning behind the name Princess Beatrice picked for her baby girl. Sarah Bradbury shares her thoughts on Kate’s bright purple suit, or as Russell calls it, her Quality Street suit, and the return of that beautiful £16 Zara dress.

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The Duchess of Cambridge has wowed at two very different events in two very different outfits this week.
Kate brought full red carpet glamour to the James Bond premiere at the Royal Albert Hall - days after sporting a mini tennis outfit as she hit the court with Emma Raducanu and Britain’s other US Open champions.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Meghan and Harry embarked on a New York visit with plenty of echoes of a royal tour.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the latest royal engagements.
They also catch up on the latest in the Prince Andrew case and reflect further on the Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers documentary.

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Prince Philip would have been 100 in June, and preparations were already well under way for his birthday celebrations before he passed away in April.
That included a documentary reflecting on his life, which has been updated as a tribute to his life - with contributions from his children and grandchildren.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who shares his highlights.
They also discuss the latest announcements about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the arrival of Princess Beatrice’s daughter and the shortlist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize.
Plus they catch up on the latest in the Prince Andrew court case, Kate’s engagements and a very glamorous date for the diary.

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Sarah Ferguson has written a romantic novel Her Heart For A Compass - but what was it like working with the Duchess of York?
Zoe Forsey talked to co-author Marguerite Kaye about it all.
And Zoe also joins Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper, along with Mirror fashionista Sarah Bradbury to look back on two royal(esque) weddings as Princess Alexandra’s granddaughter and Kate’s brother James Middleton got married (not to each other!) and the royals’ enjoyment of Emma Raducanu’s stunning US Open win.
Mirror royal editor Russell Myers will be back with Ann next week to catch up on the latest in the Prince Andrew saga and all the other major royal news.

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The Queen may be 95, but talking about plans for her death is just not the done thing.
But a leak inquiry is now being considered after a political website published details of what will happen when that day sadly comes - and in the days that follow.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss why it has caused such a stir.
They also catch up on the latest on Prince Andrew, questions for Prince Charles over honours and whether Meghan and Harry are heading for the UK.

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Virginia Giuffre has filed a civil case against Prince Andrew - and the clock is now running to get the papers served.
She accuses the Duke of York of assaulting her in New York, London and the Caribbean. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk about the case and where it goes next - and catch up on the details of the royal summer.
They also discuss Meghan’s 40th birthday initiative, the Cambridges’ summer holiday, the royals’ latest environmental drive and the winning emblem for the Platinum Jubilee.

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This week we’re joined in the virtual Pod Save the Queen Studio by the incredibly talented co-creator and cast of a new stage show about all our favourite royals - The Windsors: Endgame. Co-creator Bert Tyler-Moore talks about writing the characters of Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan Markle, while the show’s stars - Tom Durrant Pritchard, Tracy Ann Oberman and Harry Enfield give a bit of an insight into the West End newcomer.

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In recent months, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has stepped further into the royal spotlight to fill the gap left by other members of The Firm. As well as her incredible style, we’ve loved learning more about her important charity work so invited Monica Smith and Olivia Curno into the (virtual) Pod Save the Queen recording studio for this week’s show. They chat to Mirror Online's features editor, Zoe Forsey, about The Vision Foundation, which Sophie is Patron of. The sight loss charity does vital work to help people who are visually impaired. Olivia explains what it's like working so closely with Sophie while Monica tells us about the tandem bike ride she took with the Countess.

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