Pod Save The King

The Queen is set for a record-breaking milestone in 2022 as the first sovereign to celebrate 70 years on the throne - and the initial plans for the UK and Commonwealth celebrations have now been shared.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to get excited about an extra day off, talk through the plans and compare it to past jubilee celebrations.
They also look back on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridges’ action-packed visit to Scotland, their vaccination pictures and William’s strong reaction to the Dyson report on Princess’s Diana’s interview with Panorama.
They also discuss Prince Harry’s response to the BBC verdict, his Apple TV documentary and Sophie Wessex speaking out on the menopause.

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Princess Diana asked her voice coach not to publish a book about her until both William and Harry were married.

The Princess – who died in 1997 when her sons were 15 and 12 – told Stewart Pearce to wait "until after the boys are married".

Pearce, the author of Diana The Voice of Change, revealed: "Diana said to me shortly before she died, 'Wouldn’t it be amazing if all of the work that we’ve done together became a book, but if you do, please don’t publish it until after the boys are married.'"

Lifestyle Editor Zoe Forsey welcomes Stewart to the podcast to discuss his work with Diana, his take on the modern Royals and his new book.

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When Meghan and Harry married in Windsor in 2018, few could have anticipated the path their lives have taken.
Whatever those changes, mental health remains a key mission for the Sussexes - and for William and Kate.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the latest royal news, while Mirror columnist Darren Lewis gives his perspective on an extraordinary three years for the Sussexes.
From the joyful baby news shared by Princess Beatrice and husband Edo to plans for the Queen’s jubilee, Charles and Camilla’s Northern Ireland visit, trouble for Prince Michael, the Cambridges’ latest outings, Harry’s podcast appearance and upcoming Apple + TV series - plus memories of that day at St George’s Chapel - there is plenty to talk about.

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The Queen attending Parliament to give her speech was a step towards some kind of normality - even if it was a stripped back ceremony.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss a busy week of royal engagements, from Charles and Camilla accompanying Her Majesty to Meghan’s VaxLive video and Harry’s podcast appearance.
They also talk about the Cambridges’ social media switches, the latest phase of Kate’s Hold Still project and celebrating Archie’s birthday.

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Kate's photos to mark the birthdays of her children have become a royal fixture. But the picture of Princess Charlotte as she turned six was not shared on the Kensington Palace account as Prince William joined football in a temporary social media boycott.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk Charlotte's birthday, the social media suspension - and the arrival of the Cambridges on YouTube. They also discuss William and Kate's latest engagements, Meghan's debut book and Harry's appearance on stage.
And the Daily Mirror deputy political editor Ben Glaze joins Ann to look ahead to next week's Queen's Speech and State Opening of Parliament.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with portrait photos and a family video with George, Charlotte and Louis.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper talks with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers about their marking of the occasion and how 10 years of married (and royal) life have treated them, and Mirror royal photographer Ian Vogler shares his recollections of the big day.
Kate has carved out a clear role for herself in the royal family, and Mirror Online features editor Zoe Forsey talks to Matt Hyde, chief executive of the Scouts, about what it has been like working with her.
The team also catch up on the Queen and other royals' return to work after the loss of Prince Philip.

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The sun shone at Windsor as the royal family united to grieve the death of Prince Philip.
The funeral procession and service designed by the Duke of Edinburgh was a grand display - but also an opportunity for the 30 mourners able to attend to say their goodbyes.
And the conversation between Princes William and Harry as they made their way back to Windsor Castle raised hopes for the beginning of a reconciliation.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on a unique and fitting farewell.
They also discuss what comes next for the royal family - and how Prince William has already heeded the Battle Stations rallying cry which ended the service.

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The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle at the age of 99 on Friday - leaving a huge void for the Queen.
Their bond over 73 years of marriage, and his presence as her “strength and stay” have been a huge part of the Queen’s reign. And the whole royal family will feel the absence of a unique character who was head of the family, just as the Queen is head of The Firm.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and the Mirror’s online features editor Zoe Forsey to reflect on the emotional impact of Prince Philip’s death, the tributes paid by royals, his funeral and his extraordinary life.

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Prince Charles and the Queen were reunited in the garden of Frogmore House in photos released by the palace at Easter.
And on the west coast of California, Prince Harry was pictured playing with his dog on the beach.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the stories behind the pictures, and a poll that highlights differing attitudes to whether Charles, William or even Harry should succeed the Queen.
They also talk about the latest royal engagements, whether Charles and Camilla’s trip to Greece was worthwhile given the Covid crisis as well as how Piers Morgan and Tom Bradby have been caught up in the breakdown of Harry and William’s relationship and the fallout from the Oprah interview.

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Princess Mary was the daughter of a king, sister to two more and the aunt of Queen Elizabeth II.
She was also a hard-working Princess Royal who had to navigate many of the same challenges experienced today by royals who will never take the throne themselves.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Elisabeth Basford, author of Princess Mary: The First Modern Princess, to discuss Mary’s life, how she changed the job description for a princess and her lasting impact on other women who have been born or married into the royal family.

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