Recorded a day before Harry and Meghan announce they are stepping down as Royals. Author Katharine McGee and Elissa chat about her novel "American Royals", what it is like being an author, and do Americans have "castle envy" since we don't have a stabilizing figure like the Queen? Katharine and Elissa also chat about the decisions that Harry and Meghan are facing. Was this too rushed of a decision and how will it all pan out?

Listen to Elissa and listener comments as we chat about what Harry and Meghan hope to gain in 2020 after announcing they want to step back as 'Senior Royals'. Are they still in line to the throne? How will they work with the Queen while serving their own efforts? Can this work? Time will tell!

Elissa and co-host Jenni Guynn meet up again in their hometown and record in Jenni's parent's basement. They discuss the top style moments of the year, and the top 3 royal moments from the year. Did your top royal moments make our cut? They also discuss what 3 things they are most looking forward to in 2020 from the royal family!

Elissa is joined by Charity Wright to discuss and revel in the tv special "A Berry Royal Christmas" where we see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge alongside Mary Berry create a meal for volunteers and visit various charities. Elissa and Charity also go through 5 royal facts about the family and their Christmas traditions.

We chat how The Duchess of Cambridge celebrates Christmas with kiddos like the pro she is. Then we chat about the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace where a video of Princess Anne made the rounds on the internets. Before the reception Trump and Melania had high tea with Prince Charles and Camilla. What could they have possibly talked about? Lastly, Prince William is being his own man on his own royal tour! See photos here: https://royalfascinator.com/podcast/a-royally-trump-tea-party/

Elissa welcomes her friend, , to the podcast! Amber shares her run-ins with the Royals being their neighbor. Then, they chat the royal style moments from 1952 and today's Royal Variety Performance. Lastly, they discuss the disastrous BBC interview with Prince Andrew and journalist Emily Maitlis resulting in him stepping back from royal duties.  https://royalfascinator.com/?post_type=podcast&p=512

A worthwhile gift guide: SwoonClub.com  Style Moment goes to Princess Anne in 1983 [Click on "Episode Webpage"].  Meghan, while on her Royal tour in Africa, chats with reporter Tom Bradby and admits to struggling with the press admits becoming a new mom. Co-hosts Elissa and Alexa talk about the pressures that new mom's face. They read what listeners have said about being a new mom. And, chat about how Meghan is going through the throes of motherhood and her royal duties. (In our opinions, motherhood is still incredibly worth it!).

Elissa welcomes Olivia Main with DRKHORS, the people behind the new royal emojis! They chat about their favorites, as well as, the back stories regarding some of the emojis. Find them on Instagram here: . Can be purchased in the Apple store and on Google Play.  Then, they dive deep into Harry's portion of the lovely ITV documentary surrounding their African tour.  Email elissa at and find the instagram @RoyalFascinatorPodcast  Find the link to photos in "Episode Website".

Elissa solocasts today and chats all about the highlights from the royal visit in Pakistan! From the style moment of the trip to the cultural protocols and security measures. Elissa shares some of her favorite comments from locals in Pakistan.

Check out the new Royal Fascinator website: .  Style moment goes to James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet, the newly-engaged couple! Their coordinating, dapper outfits from Wimbledon this year was extremely noteworthy. Elissa and Jenni dive DEEP into Every Mind Matters (), the mental health initiative created by the royal fab four. They talk about the various things they have done for their mental health. Elissa mentions her Instagram find: and then the hosts chat about the art of the handwritten note all because Meghan has incredible handwriting.  Find Jenni on Instagram at and Elissa at @ElissaUrbanBean AND @royalfascinatorpodcast . Guess what?! The website is up:   Theme music: “A Walk In The Park” by Liberty, “Mischief” by Liberty