Any plans the royal family had for 2024 were being swiftly redrawn within the first few weeks as the Princess of Wales had planned abdominal surgery and the King had treatment for an enlarged prostate. 

Then came the news Charles needed cancer treatment - and then, after weeks of increasingly wild speculation on social media, Kate’s video sharing she was also being treated for cancer. 

During the spring, as Prince William looked after his family, it was Queen Camilla who was the face of the royal family keeping calm and carrying on. 

Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers reflect on a dramatic year and the lasting impact it will have on the royal family. 

They look at what the future holds for Prince Andrew after he added another scandal to his collection as he was linked with an alleged Chinese spy, and assess how 2024 turned out for Prince Harry and Meghan.  

They also discuss why the Edinburghs and Princess Anne remain in the background despite the absence of some of the major royals.

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