ROYALS

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have both touched down in Canada to start their new life, but will the couple achieve the privacy they so desire?

With Harry already threatening to sue over recent photographs of Meghan and Archie out on a walk, New Idea's, Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard discuss what the future will look like for the Sussexes and how the world has reacted their news. 

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While most of the attention is on Meghan and Harry's shock announcement, Princess Beatrice's wedding is getting somewhat lost in the limelight. But, in this week's episode of Royals, New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard, discuss what fans can expect from the royals wedding and why we may not get to see it. Plus, we chat about Prince Andrew's big birthday bash and the royal who has had to step up.

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In a statement on their Instagram account The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that in 2020 they would be 'stepping back' from royal duties.

 

It read:

 

“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

 

So what does stepping back look like? And did other members of the Royal family really not know? Join Angela Mollard and Zoe Burrell as they discuss what it all means.

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The New Year is heralding may changes for the royal family, which could see some of the major royal players sidelined in favour of the direct heirs to the throne. But what will this mean for Meghan and Harry? Plus, we discuss the tragic royal suicide and the passion Meghan shares with Diana.

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Throughout history royals have famously kept mistresses, but this week New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard, take a look at some of the modern royals who have been caught out with a mistress. Plus, we discuss whether Prince William was also one such royal.

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When it comes to Christmas with the royal family, don't expect matching PJ's and overcooked ham, the royals tend to prefer glamorous gowns and a chef cooked meal. This week New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard, discuss what Christmas with the royals entails from who decorates the tree, to the rule about when guests can arrive. Plus, we discuss whether Prince Andrew will make an appearance at church this year.

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There has been plenty of drama surrounding Prince Andrew and his connections with Jeffery Epstein, so much so that he has stepped back from royal duties. Now, it appears that his sister, Princess Anne is set to replace him in a very important celebration! In this week's episode New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard discuss how Anne is stepping up and whether Princess Beatrice could forgo a royal wedding and elope instead.

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Have you been hooked on Season 3 of The Crown? Do you want to know whether the storylines are true or not? Did you know that there is one major royal event that was left out of this season? Well, then this podcast is for you! In this week's episode of Royals, New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard discuss their thoughts on the latest season of the show and the what didn't make the cut.

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With Prince Andrew stepping back from Royal duties and everyone speculating about whether or not Prince Andrew will keep his title, Angela and Zoe look back on the Royals who have actually lost their titles...and there's been a few!

From abdications to divorces, we look back over the Royals who have been stripped of the HRH.

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On Sunday night, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York sat down inside Buckingham Palace with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis to talk about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. So why did he do it? What does it mean for his future in the Royal family? And who the heck told him it would be a good idea? Zoe Burrell and Angela Mollard, the hosts of Royals unpack it all...

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