Pod Save The King

The diplomatic corps reception at Buckingham Palace is always a key royal milestone on the countdown to Christmas - and an opportunity for tiaras and glamour. 

Princess Kate missed it this time around as she continues her recovery from cancer treatment, but Prince William (and beard) joined the King and Queen for the big event. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk through the week’s royal news - and dig into the detail of William’s very personal interview in South Africa as well as reaction to Camilla’s documentary on domestic abuse. 

They also talk the coronation food project and a new security scare at Windsor Castle.

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A TV documentary this week put a welcome spotlight on Queen Camilla’s work on domestic abuse - showing again how the new Firm are working to make a difference on major issues.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss the documentary’s impact, and catch up on a busy royal week. 

Camilla missed the Remembrance weekend events, but Princess Kate was able to be at the Albert Hall and the Cenotaph marking another milestone in her recovery and return to duties. 

And there were milestones to celebrate for Lady Louise, who turned 21, and King Charles - who looked very sprightly on the eve of his 76th birthday as he attended the Gladiator II premiere. 

Plus they reflect on Prince William’s comments about his “hardest year”, and his plans to do royal with a ‘small r’.

Pod Save the King is a Reach Studio production for the Daily Mirror, edited by Daniel J. McLaughlin

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Pod Save the King is in South Africa this week with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer Ian Vogler reporting from Cape Town.

Our roving royal reporters have been following William's visit for the Earthshot Prize, the prestigious environmental awards he set up in 2020.

Russell and Ian discuss the emotional language used by the Prince of Wales in his "searingly honest" interview about his "hardest year", where he spoke candidly about the difficulties his family has faced with their recent health diagnoses.

They also chat about William's growing role as a statesman and diplomat, including his meeting with the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, with Ian describing it as "less tiaras and crowns, and more firm handshakes and big conversations on big issues".

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The King and Queen were able to relax in an Indian spa on their return home from Samoa and reflect on a successful tour. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, as he makes a whistlestop return to the UK before heading to South Africa for Prince William’s Earthshot prize. 

They reflect on Charles and Camilla’s adventures in Australia and Samoa, and what comes next.

Plus they discuss a new documentary focusing on Prince Williams Homewards project to tackle homelessness - and look ahead to another exciting documentary focused on Camilla’s work.

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Our roving royal reporters are still Down Under, providing insight on how the Royal Visit is going for Charles and Camilla.

Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers is once again joined by photographer Ian Vogler, as they chat about the reception the King and Queen have received in Australia: from the heckles in Parliament House to the warm welcome in Samoa.

And they preview the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, discussing what issues will be brought up, including Charles' passion to combat climate change.

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Pod Save the King comes to you from Australia this week with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer Ian Vogler discussing the upcoming Royal Visit.

They discuss the Republican movement in Australia, state premiers boycotting a reception with the King, and the repatriation of Indigenous artefacts.

The timing is also interesting for Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese, a sworn republican, who has been under fire recently. What can we expect from the meeting between Albanese and the King?

And was Charles - when he was the Prince of Wales - taking the biscuit by not taking the Lamington cake on his last visit to New South Wales in 2018?

You can get the slice of the action (sorry) from Russell and Ian in their update from the Royal Visit.

Pod Save the King is a Reach Studio production, edited by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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A photo of the the Princess of Wales hugging a fellow cancer patient captured a special moment and shared its emotion with everyone who saw it. 

While Kate has completed her cancer treatment and is looking forward to the future with hope, teenager Liz Hatton is making the most of the time she has left. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by the Mirror’s royal features writer Jennifer Newton to reflect on the big bucket list items Liz ticked off at Windsor Castle.

The team also enjoy the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s busy week, including a nostalgic trip to Malta, get riled about a red dress and enjoy Fergie on the Coronation Street cobbles.

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Prince Harry returned to the UK for the Wellchild Awards, but there was no meet up with his dad or brother. 

But Prince William did enjoy one reunion - as he teamed up with former England football captain David Beckham to celebrate London Air Ambulance’s two new helicopters. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the brothers’ different paths - plus Princess Beatrice’s baby news and whether their cousins could be the ones who could bridge the gap between William and Harry. 

Plus Express royal editor Emily Ferguson shares an update from her day out to see Will and Becks.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales left the children at home for a weekend up in Balmoral - the perfect chance to catch up with the King and Queen on royal plans. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to mull what the senior royals could have been discussing. 

And on the other side of the Atlantic, Prince Harry has been highlighting issues close to his heart in a series of appearances in New York, including mental health - something Kate’s brother James Middleton also shines a light on this week with the release of his very personal memoir.

Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton interviewed James and joins the show to share details of their chat. Warning: you may end up wanting a dog.

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The Princess of Wales shared the welcome news she has completed her chemotherapy with an intimate family video - and has carried out her first official duty. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers reunite after their summer break to discuss the welcome news and how Kate chose to share it. 

They also catch up on a summer of royal headlines and highlights, from the King’s visit to Southport after the tragic murder of three young girls became an excuse for far-right riots to the arrivals of rescue chickens at Highgrove and the royal family’s birthday messages for Prince Harry as well as the latest Prince Andrew dramatisation.

There is a return for question of the week, as plans begin for a memorial to the late Queen - plus William is not the only one to have grown a summer beard…

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