Pod Save The King

Wedding pictures capture special memories of a couple's big day - but when it comes to a royal wedding, those pictures travel around the world. 
Daily Mirror royal photographer Ian Vogler joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss life following the royals from behind the camera lens. 

He shares his memories of covering William and Kate's wedding, looks ahead to Harry and Meghan's big day and reflects on how Meghan Markle is settling into royal life. 

Plus there's the usual round-up of royal headlines. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Feminist Meghan Markle suited up with the help of Alexander McQueen for her first evening engagement alongside Prince Harry at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London last week. 
Her tailored outfit caused no distractions - a sleek, polished and empowered choice, according to the Daily Mirror's fashion and beauty director Amber Graafland. 

Meanwhile, pregnant Kate divided opinion in some bold, floral numbers during her tour to Sweden and Norway. We discuss where she might have gone wrong. 

With the expertise of the Daily Mirror's royal correspondent Victoria Murphy, stand-in host Lucy Clarke-Billings asks how successful the Scandi trip was for Britain, what impression Charles and Camilla gave during their appearance on This Morning and how Meghan is forging her own path. 

Victoria also gives her opinion on whether Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson has really been snubbed by Prince Harry and Meghan...

Plus a roundup of the latest royal news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are on a royal tour to Sweden and Norway - but their visit is also a political one.
With Brexit looming, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge represent Britain's charm offensive to Europe.

But that doesn't mean the visit is all work, as they make friends with Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel.

Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal correspondent Victoria Murphy, who is travelling with the Cambridges, and head of politics Jason Beattie to discuss where politics and the royal family meet.

How political are the royals allowed to be? How does the Queen fit in - and what does she make of her Prime Ministers? And how has William and Kate's visit to Sweden been going?

Plus they round up the latest rumours about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding - including whether the bride might make a speech. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Princess Eugenie's engagement announcement adds another royal wedding to the calendar, hot on the heels of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nuptials. 
With the issue of how to pronounce Eugenie's name quickly dealt with, host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy discuss Eugenie's relationship with fiance Jack Brooksbank, wedding plans, what the pair's role will be in the royal family and the unconventional relationship of Eugenie's parents Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. 

We also dissect Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first trip to Wales, what it's like to work for the royal family as Harry and Meghan recruit staff, and how the Duchess of Cambridge's public speaking has come on from her early days as a royal. 

And was Prince William trying to hide his haircut behind Harry and Meghan's Cardiff visit?

Plus there's a round-up of the latest royal news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Royal wedding dresses have set the trends for brides for years to come - and Meghan Markle's gown is set to spark a whole new wave of inspiration.
With the couple promising a traditional wedding with their own spin, anticipation is building for what Meghan will wear for her marriage to Prince Harry - and which designer will create her wedding dress.

So what do you wear to get married to the brother of a future king in a grand royal chapel ?

Mirror fashion director Amber Graafland and fashion writer Danielle Stacey join royal correspondent Victoria Murphy and host Ann Gripper to discuss what Meghan has worn already - and the clues for her wedding dress.

They name the designers they would like to see get the job, the symbols that might be included, discuss tiara options and look back on favourite royal wedding dresses from the past, as well as rounding up the latest royal news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Meghan Markle continued her royal learning curve as she joined fiance Prince Harry on Tuesday for a visit to Reprezent radio in Brixton, south west London.
Having wowed Nottingham days after their engagement was announced, Meghan and Harry made the short trip to Brixton, south west London, for their second official visit - and the reaction was similarly enthusiastic .

Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy was there to see the couple - and the reaction of the crowds. 

She joined Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to analyse how the event went, from Meghan's casual look to the polish she is already showing in royal duties.

The pair also talk through Meghan's decision to close down her social media accounts and how that squares with her identifying herself as a feminist, as well as rounding up the latest royal wedding news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Queen reflected on her year in her Christmas message, now our royal podcast team look back on their royal highlights from a year of change, as Prince Philip stepped down from royal duties, Prince Harry got engaged and the Cambridges moved to London.
But some things remain constant, as the Queen passed 65 years on the throne.

As the year ends, Pod Save The Queen looks back on the big events for four generations of the royal family and reflects on the lasting impact of Princess Diana, 20 years after her death.

Fashion director Amber Graafland joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy to bring her insight to the royal wardrobe choices, reflect on Kate’s style evolution and a move away from high street labels, as well as picking her favourite outfit of the year and discussing sister Pippa’s wedding dress

Victoria also gives an update on Meghan Markle's big Sandringham debut. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The date is confirmed and the countdown is on to Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle. 
 So subscribe to Pod Save The Queen, the new royal podcast from the Daily Mirror for all the excitement. 

 In the first episode, host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy reflect on the date the couple have chosen, including that FA Cup clash, their decision to marry at St George's Chapel at Windsor, and first impressions of the new royal-to-be. 

 As Meghan prepares for Christmas with the in-laws, the show looks ahead to what she can expect - plus there is time to discuss Princess Charlotte starting at nursery and the Cambridges' Christmas card picture. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry plan their wedding, the Cambridges await the arrival of their third child and the royal family adapt to Prince Philip's retirement, there is plenty for royal watchers to be excited about. The new royal podcast from the Daily Mirror, presented by Ann Gripper and royal correspondent Victoria Murphy, will take you behind the scenes and bring you all the latest. Subscribe now to make sure you join us for regular updates focusing on all your favourite royals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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