Pod Save The King

Edward VIII's abdication so he could marry Wallis Simpson caused turmoil - and continues to fascinate more than 80 years on.
Prince Harry marrying glamorous American divorcee Meghan Markle had already drawn comparisons, even before they stood back from their roles as senior royals.
Historian Alexander Larman, author of a new book about the abdication, joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss how the abdication crisis unfolded and its longterm impact on the protagonists and the country.
They also reflect on the echoes in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's departure - and where there are some major differences.

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What do you do if you meet the Queen? When do you need to curtsy? How do titles work? And what should you do if you break the Queen's china?!
Debrett's is the bible of etiquette, so Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper called in an expert to answer listeners' questions.
In an interview recorded early in lockdown, Rupert Wesson tackles your questions and reflects on changing etiquette in modern society, greetings in a pandemic, how to behave on social media - and his own brushes with royalty during his time with the military.

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Princess Beatrice's wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi was very different from any royal wedding that has gone before - but seemed to suit her down to the ground.
From the dress previously worn by the Queen to the rapid replanning after the original date fell victim to lockdown and the socially distanced photo with her grandparents, it was certainly one to remember.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper assembles the podcast team to talk about Beatrice's big day, with Russell Myers, Zoe Forsey and Sarah Bradbury joining the show.
They also talk about Prince Philip's double public appearance, first in the wedding photos then handing a key appointment over to the Duchess of Cornwall, the knighting of Captain Tom and Prince George's birthday photos.

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The Duchess of Cambridge debuted her post lockdown hair do as she launched the BBC’s Tiny Happy People project.
And the Duchess of Sussex showed off long, long locks speaking the the GirlUp summit.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by newly shorn Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Kate and Meghan’s latest appearances, while Sarah Bradbury chips in her verdict on the three new hairstyles.
The team also catch up on the latest on Meghan’s court action and Ghislaine Maxwell’s court appearance, as well as the Queen’s video call with the military which included the Jamaican bobsleigh pilot.
And send your questions about Edward and Wallis to [email protected] for next week’s interview with the Crown In Crisis author Alexander Larmann.

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The Duchess of Cornwall followed in her husband Prince Charles' lockdown footsteps with a major radio interview and broadcast.
Camilla guest edited Emma Barnett's show on BBC Radio 5 Live, putting the spotlight on her charities, sharing her experience of lockdown and revealing a new side we rarely get to hear.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Camilla's radio appearance, as well as the latest engagements for William, Kate, Meghan and Harry.
Plus they catch up on the latest in the Jeffrey Epstein case following the arrest of his ex girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell - and the appearance of a photo of Ghislaine sitting on a throne in Buckingham Palace in 2002 alongside now disgraced actor Kevin Spacey.

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A slew of new information has emerged in the latest round of court papers filed by the Duchess of Sussex in her case against Associated Newspapers.
Meghan says she felt "unprotected" by the royal family, and disclosed a number of other details in the case centred on the publishing of a letter she wrote to her father.
Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers joins Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss claims which will be uncomfortable reading for the royal family.
They also discuss the latest for the Sussexes elsewhere, including Prince Harry's appearance supporting the Diana Awards, and following in the footsteps of the Obamas and Clintons by signing for a major public speaking agency and share other royal highlights of the week.
In the second half of the show, Ann speaks to Nigel Cawthorne, author of Prince Andrew: Epstein and the Palace.

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Prince William turned 38 on Father's Day - and Kate's handiwork with the camera treated us to some very special photos with Prince Charles and the little Cambridges.
To find out more about how William works, Pod Save The Queen's Zoe Forsey spoke to Seyi Obakin OBE, the CEO of Centrepoint, about the Duke of Cambridge's role as patron and the difference his help makes in combatting youth homelessness in the UK. He also shares his experience of working with William and the sides of the Prince we don't see in public.
Zoe joins show host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk about the new photos, the latest royal visits and the royal family's support for Children's hospices week and other key causes. Plus the team reflect on the latest snags in Harry and Meghan's plans for their new life.

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The Queen has had a lot of milestone moments in her 94 years - but she still managed to notch up another two in just a few days.
She appeared in her first video call to mark Carers Week, joined by Princess Anne, and then oversaw a very different, trimmed down Trooping the Colour ceremony at Windsor Castle to mark her official birthday.
Days later, the next phase of a new normal for the royals began, with socially distanced official visits for Prince Charles, Camilla and Prince William.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk about these very different engagements, as well as the Duchess of Cambridge's school assembly.

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Prince Philip marked his 99th birthday this week while in lockdown with the Queen at Windsor Castle.
In an isolation operation known as HMS Bubble, it further separates the leading royals from the country at a time when Black Lives Matter protests are taking place - and feel like they will have a lasting impact.
Meghan spoke out about the death of George Floyd in a graduation message to pupils at her high school. Would she have been able to do that if she had been a member of the Firm?
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss all this - plus the latest on Kate's collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, the latest on Prince Andrew and a new Sophie Wessex interview.

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The Duchess of Cambridge has been impressing on video calls with her easy charm - and with her fashion too.
Sophie Wessex's increased role is also allowing us to see more of her wardrobe, and we've glimpsed Meghan's style as she begins her new life with Harry after leaving their roles as senior royals.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror fashion director Rivkie Baum and Mirror Online's Sarah Bradbury to look at the clothes and make-up we've seen from the royals during lockdown.
Pod Save The Queen takes a closer look in this miniseries, with specials on royal body language, room setup and fashion and beauty.

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