Pod Save The King

The royal family have held their annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace - next stop Sandringham for the big day itself. 
Pod Save The Queen host is joined by commentator Susie Boniface - aka FleetStreetFox - and Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to discuss how the royals spend Christmas in London and Sandringham.
They also look back on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's festive documentary with Mary Berry.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The new generation of royals have inspired a new generation of coverage - on social media.
They have inspired blogs, Twitter accounts, Facebook groups and fan pages and Instagram feeds.
Royal watchers have created their own online community - and their eagle eyes have added a new dimension for royal fans.
Pod Save The Queen host @AnnGripper interviews the people behind three Twitter accounts which have added to her own enjoyment of following the royal: @japanese_ginger, @ufonomore and @whatkatewore.
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Prince Andrew may have stepped back from his public role, but he is still very much in the headlines. 
After his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview (discussed in the previous episode), this week a new interview with his accuser Virginia Giuffre was broadcast on Panorama.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to pick through the allegations, revelations and latest on the fallout. 
Russell dials in from Prince William's royal tour to Kuwait and Oman to update us on the Duke of Cambridge's second big Middle East visit as he continues to grow into the statesman role of a future king. 
Back home, wife Kate has a new patronage and Princess Anne became the talk of the internet after the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace, where she joined the Justin Trudeau gossip circle and made an epic shrug at her mum the Queen. 
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Prince Andrew's former friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and allegations around the Duke of York's own behaviour have been an ongoing problem for the royal family.
The scrutiny increased after Epstein was found hanged in his prison cell in August having been arrested the previous month on charges of trafficking dozens of underage girls.
But the situation exploded after Andrew's decision to give a TV interview to BBC Newsnight. Days after the broadcast, Buckingham Palace announced he was stepping back from public duties.
As the fallout continues, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the Queen firing her son, how the royal family are dealing with the situation and why the interview was such a disaster. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Netflix hit series The Crown has returned for its highly anticipated third season, with Oscar winning actress Olivia Colman stepping into the role of Queen Elizabeth II.


Host Zoe Forsey is joined by Netflix oracle Lewis Knight, TV editor Helen Kelly and Head of Lifestyle Laura O'Callaghan.


The panel talk through season 3 episodes, the real life events and how they are portrayed in the show and take a spin through the fashions of the era.


Contains spoilers for The Crown.


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The royal family marked Remembrance weekend with moving ceremonies and some stunning outfits - with the Queen's tear dominating front pages. 


Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Russell Myers, deputy fashion editor Rivkie Baum and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to reflect on the weekend's engagements. 


They also talk Prince William's snazzy green jacket for the Centrepoint gala, birthday boy Prince Charles highlighting climate change and royal Christmas plans.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Angela Kelly has worked for the Queen for 25 years - and been given rare permission to write a book about Her Majesty.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@ZoeForsey) to discuss what we learn about the Queen and her relationship with her trusted confidante from The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe.
And as the royal family begin their annual role leading Britain's commemorations in the lead up to Armistice Day, Ann is joined by Royal British Legion head of remembrance Catherine Davies to discuss that longstanding relationship and what the future holds.
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On marrying Prince Harry, Meghan became the first mixed race member of the royal family
The Voice newspaper's online editor Leah Sinclair (@leahsinclairr) and Mirror columnist Eva Simpson (@evamsimpson) join host Ann Gripper to talk about the Duchess of Sussex's role in changing attitudes, how racism and rows have overshadowed special moments and why it is important to talk about race - even, or especially, if it is difficult. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have completed a successful visit to Pakistan - and made the most of their plans being disrupted by a thunderstorm.
Express royal editor Richard Palmer (@royalreporter), who was on the plane with the royals when it returned to Lahore after failing to land in Islamabad, makes his debut on Pod Save The Queen.
He joins host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) to discuss the tour's successes and memorable moments. And designer Nauman Arfeen (@Nauman_Arfeen), the man behind Prince William's stunning sherwani, reveals how it came about and the impact the tour has had in Pakistan.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke frankly with ITV news anchor Tom Bradby on several occasions throughout their recent Africa tour. That became the documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey.
They spoke of their struggles in the limelight, Harry's relationship with William and his mental health battle.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers) and Express royal correspondent Richard Palmer (@royalreporter) to discuss the documentary, the royal family's reaction and what it means for the future of the Sussexes.
They also discuss the Channel 4 Dispatches investigation into Prince Andrew's friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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