Pod Save The King

The murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport last year had a deep impact on the country. This week, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited their schools to see how the communities are recovering.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Mirror royal reporter Charlotte Foster reflect on why William and Kate’s return matters.

And they also discuss the latest strand of the royal Epstein scandal, as a leaked email from the Duchess of York from 2011 led to multiple charities dropping their association with her.

They also catch up on Edward and Sophie’s adventures in Japan and a 116-year-old admirer of King Charles.

And with Charlotte having moved to the UK from Australia earlier this year, they discuss views of the royal family Down Under and whether it is on the road to being a Republic.

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President Trump’s second State visit showcased not just the pomp and pageantry of royal life but the very Special relationship between the USA and the UK.  

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to reflect on a formal occasion with a sense of informality - even in the grandeur of a white tie State Banquet. 
They chat the fashion, the friendliness and the gifts, as well as looking back on Prince Harry’s private tea with King Charles and the funeral of the Duchess of Kent.

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This week, Daily Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton is joined by her colleague from across the Atlantic, Brigid Brown, royal reporter for Daily Express US.

They discuss Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK, how the Royals are viewed in the US, and potential family reconciliation after Harry visited King Charles at Clarence House - their first face-to-face meeting for 19 months.

Pod Save the King is a Reach Studio production for the Daily Mirror. It is presented by Jennifer Newton, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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Summer is officially over, children are (just about) back at school and the royals are back at work. 

But there have been big changes over the summer, with the Prince and Princess of Wales’s house move confirmed and a new phase for Meghan and Harry’s Netflix deal. 

Plus a very special moment as a WW2 veteran tore up the VJ Day script and left the King and Queen in tears. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to catch up on all the summer news, discuss William and Kate’s “forever home” Forest Lodge and what the move means for the future as well as the royals’ first outings of the new term.

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Prince William and Princess Charlotte endured the agony and ecstasy of every England fan as they cheered the Lionesses to a win at the final of Euro 2025. 

And while William was able to offer his congratulations on the pitch, Princess Beatrice and her family joined the crowds welcoming the champions home in front of Buckingham Palace. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to reflect on a very special Daddy-daughter day out, and what the future holds for the Wales children. 

They also discuss the Princess of Wales’s new mini exhibition with the V&A East, and a new initiative in the Homewards project.

NOTE: Pod Save the King will return in September after our summer break.

In the meantime, check out all of the latest royal news on the Daily Mirror.

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With Prince George celebrating his 12th birthday this week, Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss the young prince's growing involvement in public life for the royals.

The duo are also hankering for an invitation to the Princess Royal's low-key birthday celebration in August.

Whilst they wait for the golden ticket through the post, Ann and Jen will be cheering on the Lionesses this weekend, who face Spain in the final of the Women's Euros. Could there be a family outing for the Waleses for Sunday's big game?

Plus, the Pod Save the King team discuss what items of the late Queen they would like to see on display at the 'Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' at Buckingham Palace next year.

Photo: Josh Shinner

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The Duchess of Edinburgh delivered the King’s message to the memorial service marking 30 years since the Srebrenica massacre. 

Daily Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton was in Bosnia to see Sophie’s work up close, and joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to share what she saw of the Duchess’s very human approach to royal life. 

They also discuss Prince Harry’s visit to Angola and the meeting between his PR team and the King’s communications secretary. 

Plus they enjoy the Waleses’ Wimbledon outing, Camilla’s birthday and Idris Elba’s latest royal collaboration.

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The Princess of Wales played a full part in this week’s State visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, dishing out a double dose of stylish fashion diplomacy in the process. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who was in Windsor for the ceremonies. 

They discuss the hard and soft politics of this special neighbourly relationship, the gifts, the handshakes and the guests. 

They also have an eye on a sporting summer, a new Royal Collection exhibition and the end of the FBI’s Epstein investigation.

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The Princess of Wales shared her most personal update yet on her cancer recovery as she helped plant a wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the impact and timing of her appearance.

Plus they talk about Russell’s trip to Sheffield with the Prince of Wales as William marked the second anniversary of his Homewards initiative to end homelessness, and the state of the royal family finances in the annual Sovereign Grant report.

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King Charles had hoped for an informal meeting with Donald Trump ahead of an historic second State visit. But the 45th and 47th US President will go straight to maximum with a full invitation with all the trappings for this September. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the announcement, the diplomacy around it and what comes next, as well as the latest Windsor visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

They also look at the Wales' week, where Kate remains out of the spotlight after her Ascot withdrawal while birthday boy Prince William has turned his attention to Earthshot and London climate action week, with Homewards next in the calendar - and we’ve all gone doolally for the puppies.  

Plus the team welcome the selection of the memorial for the late Queen, puzzle over passports and get thirsty for rosé.

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