Scotland and Wales have had a number of recent royal visits - and it is not all down to other travel options being limited by the pandemic.
But how are the royal family seen across the Welsh and Scottish borders?
In the week Prince William, Kate and George cheered England’s football team on in the Euro 2020 semi-final, Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Welsh and Scottish based colleagues to reflect on the royals’ relationship with their nations. The Daily Record’s Bev Lyons provides the Scottish perspective, while WalesOnline’s Cathy Owen represents the Principality.
They discuss the importance of royal visits, whether titles really matter and the enduring memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.

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The Queen marked the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the NHS by awarding the organisation the George Cross.
Prince William joined a thanksgiving service and hosted a tea party - but Kate missed the celebrations after being sent to Covid jail.
Charles and Camilla also shared their thank yous to the NHS ahead of their visit to Wales.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on the Queen’s very special recognition of the health service.
They also talk about Kate’s Wimbledon visit, catch up on all the latest royal news - and manage not to jinx the England football team.

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Princes William and Harry came together on what would have been their mother’s 60th birthday to unveil a statue honouring her memory.
The giant likeness of Princess Diana with three children has been installed in Kensington Palace’s sunken garden, with the brothers in the spotlight just as much as the statue given the strain on their relationship in recent months.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the event.
They also discuss the Sovereign Grant, the latest on the Platinum Jubilee plans, the Cambridges’ big night out at the football, more royal visits to Scotland and the Queen’s verdict on (now ex) Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

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The Duchess of Cambridge has formalised her commitment to early years development with the launch of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the significance of the landmark project.
They also talk the Queen’s return to Royal Ascot, birthday and Father’s Day celebrations, the Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project and the latest on Meghan and Harry.

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Key royals deployed to Cornwall last week as they joined world leaders at the G7 summit.
The Queen, Charles, Camilla, William and Kate joined forces for some soft diplomacy, important issues and plenty of laughs which were the talk of the event.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and deputy political editor Ben Glaze, who was in Cornwall for the summit.
They discuss how the royals can wow the biggest names on the world stage, the fallout from US President Joe Biden’s candour after taking tea with the Queen at Windsor Castle, Kate’s lasting connection with Jill Biden - and why Prince Charles could follow Dr Biden’s example as First Lady.
They also talk Trooping the Colour, Ascot, Sophie Wessex’s big interview and Ben provides insight into how the Queen’s Birthday Honours are awarded.

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Meghan and Harry have announced the arrival of their baby daughter - and her very special name, which has already caused much debate.
She will be known as Lili, but is named for the Queen’s nickname and Harry’s mum Diana, Princess of Wales.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss reaction to the name (including sharing plenty of listener reactions) and what the Queen knew.
They also reflect on what would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday and the window the Wessexes gave into their life in recent interviews.

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The Queen is set for a record-breaking milestone in 2022 as the first sovereign to celebrate 70 years on the throne - and the initial plans for the UK and Commonwealth celebrations have now been shared.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to get excited about an extra day off, talk through the plans and compare it to past jubilee celebrations.
They also look back on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridges’ action-packed visit to Scotland, their vaccination pictures and William’s strong reaction to the Dyson report on Princess’s Diana’s interview with Panorama.
They also discuss Prince Harry’s response to the BBC verdict, his Apple TV documentary and Sophie Wessex speaking out on the menopause.

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Princess Diana asked her voice coach not to publish a book about her until both William and Harry were married.

The Princess – who died in 1997 when her sons were 15 and 12 – told Stewart Pearce to wait "until after the boys are married".

Pearce, the author of Diana The Voice of Change, revealed: "Diana said to me shortly before she died, 'Wouldn’t it be amazing if all of the work that we’ve done together became a book, but if you do, please don’t publish it until after the boys are married.'"

Lifestyle Editor Zoe Forsey welcomes Stewart to the podcast to discuss his work with Diana, his take on the modern Royals and his new book.

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When Meghan and Harry married in Windsor in 2018, few could have anticipated the path their lives have taken.
Whatever those changes, mental health remains a key mission for the Sussexes - and for William and Kate.
Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the latest royal news, while Mirror columnist Darren Lewis gives his perspective on an extraordinary three years for the Sussexes.
From the joyful baby news shared by Princess Beatrice and husband Edo to plans for the Queen’s jubilee, Charles and Camilla’s Northern Ireland visit, trouble for Prince Michael, the Cambridges’ latest outings, Harry’s podcast appearance and upcoming Apple + TV series - plus memories of that day at St George’s Chapel - there is plenty to talk about.

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The Queen attending Parliament to give her speech was a step towards some kind of normality - even if it was a stripped back ceremony.
Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss a busy week of royal engagements, from Charles and Camilla accompanying Her Majesty to Meghan’s VaxLive video and Harry’s podcast appearance.
They also talk about the Cambridges’ social media switches, the latest phase of Kate’s Hold Still project and celebrating Archie’s birthday.

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