Pod Save The King

The Cambridge family are getting to know their new little prince - and hopefully at least they know his name.
Kate Middleton gave birth to her third child on Monday, and emerged looking extraordinarily poised and glamorous alongside Prince William a few hours later to introduce him to the world. 

Princess Charlotte almost stole the show with her confident waving on a day she made history. And was Prince George being affectionate or an annoying big brother as they headed into the hospital to meet their little brother?

Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy and fashion director Amber Graafland join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss all the Lindo Wing comings and goings and possible options for when the baby eventually gets his name.

They also reflect on Prince Charles' approval as head of the Commonwealth, Meghan Markle's latest appearances, including ANZAC Day - and the Queen's delight at Justin Trudeau and the State banquet. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Meghan Markle put her own style stamp on royal duties once again as she joined Prince Harry for a Commonwealth event in London.
The bride-to-be smartened up a beach style dress with a blazer and killer heels - but have you ever seen a royal shrug a jacket on their shoulders like that?

Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy and fashion writer Danielle Stacey join Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss Harry and Meghan's growing royal role, with a flurry of engagements over the next week.

They reflect on the announcement of the wedding photographer and who isn't on the royal wedding guestlist, plus discuss the importance of the Commonwealth in Harry and Meghan's future roles.

As well as answering readers' questions on everything from the wedding party to Germaine Greer's comments about Meghan bolting, they look ahead to the Queen's birthday, discuss Prince Philip's recovery - and the death of the Queen's last corgi. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The parking suspension being in place outside the Lindo Wing can only mean one thing: it's royal baby time again. 
So what happens next? Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy has visited the hospital to check the lie of the land and tells Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper what we can expect. 

They also discuss why the Lindo Wing is such a popular choice for mums who go private, and why the NHS would not have been practical for a royal birth. 

The ins and outs of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charity choices for their wedding giftlist are discussed - and the one big difference from William and Kate's. 

There is also time to reflect on Prince Charles and Camilla's Australian visit and why they spent their wedding anniversary apart, plus Prince Phillip's recovery from hip surgery. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missed the royal family's Easter celebrations - and William and Kate nearly missed them too. 
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were late for Sunday's church service at St George's Chapel, Windsor. The pair arrived after the Queen - a real royal no-no. 

Princess Eugenie and fiance Jack Brooksbank attended the service at the chapel, which will host both their wedding in October and that of Harry and Meghan in May. 

Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy and fashion director Amber Graafland join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss all the royal Easter celebrations, a very young driver and Prince Philip's absence. 

Plus they dissect the latest royal wedding details, including the announcement of the flowers and armed forces' involvement - and Andrew Morton's new biography Meghan: A Hollywood Princess. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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With her third child due next month, the Duchess of Cambridge is taking a break from official duties. 
And Meghan Markle raised expectations of another royal birth before too long with her comments on her visit to Northern Ireland with fiance Prince Harry.

Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy and fashion director Amber Graafland join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss the royal baby prospects, Kate's maternity fashion highlights and what the new baby might be called.

Plus they reflect on how the royal family will mark Easter at Windsor, the latest royal wedding news, the design of the official royal wedding china - and Amber's unexpected encounter with the Queen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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New details of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding have been announced this week: the wedding cake baker and invitation design .
With two royal weddings and a royal baby to look forward to in 2018, it is easy to forget the turmoil the royal family found itself in in the 1990s.

But those events are vividly recalled by Jennie Bond, whose time as BBC royal correspondent from 1989 to 2003 took in two royal break ups and the death of Princess Diana.

As a new biography of Prince Charles rakes up that difficult time, Jennie joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to reflect on the annus horribilis of 1992, why Princess Diana still captivates - and why Camilla should be Queen.

They also discuss Harry and Meghan's blending of the modern and the traditional for their big day, which royal would be best in the I'm a Celebrity jungle and how listeners can be part of a wedding gift for Prince Harry and Meghan with The Crown From The Crowd project by Photobox. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Meghan Markle has completed her first official engagement with the Queen, joining the royal family for the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. 
Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy and fashion writer Danielle Stacey join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss how it went, THAT moment when Harry made her laugh, the fashion highlights, who was made to sit further down the line and a first Commonwealth Day since Prince Philip retired. 

They also debate candidates to walk Meghan down the aisle, the merits of getting your other half to teach you to drive and reflect on the Queen's official consent to the royal wedding.

Plus they discuss Harry's speech about mental health, which royal events are public and why Meghan isn't at all of them. 

And there's also time for Zara Phillips at the Cheltenham Festival, Prince William not going to the World Cup and the upcoming TV movie of Harry & Meghan: The Royal Love Story. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle headed to Birmingham this week as they continue their pre-wedding tour of the country. 
There were hugs for schoolchildren, plenty of talk about the weather and some subtle changes to Meghan's style.

Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy was in Birmingham and joins fashion director Amber Graafland to discuss the visit with Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper.

Meghan's baptism and confirmation are reported to have taken place this week, and it is thought she had a pre wedding get together of friends too - so was that the hen do?

Plus the team look ahead to Meghan's first official engagement with the Queen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The new Fab Four made their official debut as Meghan Markle joined fiance Prince Harry, Prince William and wife Kate for the Royal Foundation Forum.
With Meghan set to become the fourth patron as she marries into the royal family, the young royals discussed their charity initiative so far and their hopes for the future.

So what will Meghan bring to the foundation's work? How did the four get on on stage? And what did we learn from the first appearance of the Fab Four?

Plus we discuss royal security concerns after an envelope with white powder arrived at Kensington Palace, Kate's National Portrait Gallery work - and whether the Spice Girls are the band Meghan and Harry really, really want at their wedding. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Queen provided a fashion first this week by joining Vogue editor Anna Wintour on the front row of London Fashion Week.
And the Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie Wessex hosting a Commonwealth fashion showcase on her behalf at Buckingham Palace represented the royal family embracing the impact they already - sometimes reluctantly - have on fashion.

But did Kate make the right decision when it came to her Bafta Awards dress when actresses wore black for #TimesUp? What is the latest on Meghan Markle’s wedding dress? And how did reality TV star Millie Mackintosh end up helping plan Meghan’s big day?

Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal correspondent Victoria Murphy and fashion director Amber Graafland to discuss the week’s fashion talking points - plus Prince William’s motorbike escapade.

And they answer readers’ questions about Harry and Meghan’s upcoming royal wedding. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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