Zoe Forsey is in the host's chair this week, as Ann Gripper takes some well deserved time off, and she is joined by the Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers.

The general election is naturally dominating the headlines - and Zoe and Russell discuss what will happen tomorrow from a royal point of view when the results are announced.

They also discuss Royal Week in Scotland, the Princess Royal's recovery after her horse injury, and William being a Swiftie.

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The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is now the King’s Gallery - and Pod Save the King was there for the press view of its summer exhibition. 

Host Ann Gripper joined Daily Mirror royal editor and BP regular Russell Myers at Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography to see photos by Rankin, Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz and many more, mixing art, history and intimate family life. They also see the Princess of Wales is far from the first royal portrait photographer to manipulate her pictures. 

And Ann is joined by curator Alessandro Nasini, who shares his highlights and gives an insight into working with the royal archives.

* Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography is at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace until 6 October

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Trooping the Colour is always a highlight in the royal calendar - but it was a real red letter day this year as the Princess of Wales made her first official appearance since Christmas.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Kate’s return and the very personal statement released on the eve of the event. 

They also reflect on how Trooping went for the rest of the family, particularly as the King continues his own cancer treatment, and enjoy Royal Ascot and Garter Day.

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The Princess of Wales became Colonel of the Irish Guards last year and should have taken their salute at the warm-up event for Trooping the Colour. 

Instead, as she continues her cancer treatment, she sent a message ahead of their big day. 

Kate also missed the society wedding of the year as the Duke of Grosvenor married Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral last Friday. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss the big events and look ahead to the King’s summer birthday celebration. 

They also reflect on some windows into Prince William’s world and get almost as excited about sport as Mike Tindall.

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When King Charles was starting to think about his return from cancer treatment, being able to join the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations was at the top of his list. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on a poignant series of events in Britain and France, where the King was joined by Queen Camilla and Prince William. 

They also look ahead to Trooping the Colour, including the latest update on the Princess of Wales’s health as she continues her own cancer treatment, as well as the Japanese State Visit - and Prince Andrew’s home improvements.

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The royal family were just getting back into the swing of visits with King Charles returning to public duty after cancer treatment and Prince William at work again as Kate continues her cancer treatment. 

Then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Buckingham Palace and then told the country he was calling a general election. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss politics’ impact on royal diaries, and the plans, including D-Day commemorations, which will be going ahead. 

They also catch up on Russell’s soggy visit to a Buckingham Palace garden party, where the Tindalls and Yorks kept Prince William company, the latest from the Princess of Wales’s Early Childhood Foundation and an imminent society wedding.

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The King seems to be making up for lost time after his enforced break from public engagements due to cancer treatment, packing his diary with events.

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Charles’ varied schedule, with investitures, a garden party, a service at St Paul’s and the unveiling of a new official portrait - which listeners had plenty of opinions on too. 

The King also had a joint engagement with Prince William as he handed over a colonel-in-chief role, while William enjoyed a sunny trip to Cornwall and Scilly. 

Plus the team reflect on Prince Harry and Meghan’s non-royal tour of Nigeria.

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Prince Harry marked 10 years of the Invictus Games at a service in London - but the King’s schedule did not allow for a meet-up. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Ann Gripper to discuss Harry’s UK trip, the emotional service and what it all means for the royal family. 

They also reflect on the start of garden party season, horsey outings and the review of royal patronages.

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The King returned to public duties with a visit to a cancer centre this week - with the Queen by his side, just as she was in the photo released to announce his return. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the milestone moment and a busy royal week. 

They also chat about Princess Charlotte’s birthday picture and William and Kate’s anniversary photo, plus Sophie’s visit to Ukraine and Harry’s upcoming Invictus adventures.  

And the Mirror’s royal features editor Jennifer Newton joins to share what happened when Prince William visited her home town of Seaham.

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With some royal engagements, great photos and cute moments, it has been an almost normal royal week. 

But the release of Prince Louis’s birthday photo and the Duchess of Edinburgh’s Beatles moment both felt different in the current royal circumstances. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to talk about Louis and Sophie’s eye-catching moments, and Camilla’s extremely striking look. 

They also reflect on Prince William’s return to work, some new honours with old-fashioned titles and where Prince Harry calls home.

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