We are joined by The Diana Award CEO Tessy Ojo to discuss how race relations in the UK might have impacted Meghan Markle's decision to leave the royal family.

Tessy also explains how lockdown has changed how William and Harry help young people and what's next for the charity set up in their mother's name.

In this bumper birthday episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the rare photo of Prince Philip released for his 99th birthday and what the family have planned to celebrate the Queen's official birthday - an annual event usually marked with the Trooping the Colour parade.

The Cambridges have also been busy this week, Prince William revealed he has been secretly volunteering with crisis helpline Shout and Kate shared some of her favourite entries to her lockdown photography project 'Hold Still'.

Plus we look at the allegations against Prince Andrew's "zero co-operation" to investigate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Chris and Lizzie discuss the heartfelt speech Meghan sent to graduating pupils at her former high school. The Duchess of Sussex shared her thoughts on the recent Black Lives Matter protests across America and what it was like to grow up during the LA riots.

The Queen should have marked the 67th anniversary of her Coronation this week but has been isolating in Windsor Castle - so what does this mean for her upcoming birthday celebrations?

And is the Countess of Sussex stepping into Meghan's shoes? She was seen helping the Duchess of Cambridge out with her special photography project 'Hold Still'.

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Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's moving documentary on men's mental health. He opened up to footballers about his mother's death and how Kate has helped him with fatherhood.

The Cambridge's also spent their time this week as bingo callers to help out a care home in Cardiff.

But they weren't the only ones switching jobs, Camilla got into character for a Roald Dahl book reading and Prince Charles turned DJ for two radio specials for Classic FM.

Britain’s best-loved gardener Alan Titchmarsh interviewed the royal to find out where his love of the arts came from and why Wagner makes even his security team smile.

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Chris and Lizzie discuss what the coronavirus outbreak means for royal finances and reminisce about Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding two years on.

Royal Editor at HELLO! Magazine Emily Nash joins us to discuss the virtual Chelsea Flower Show which kicked off earlier this week with a message from the Queen and we test her knowledge of the royals favourite flowers.

She talks about the latest edition of HELLO! Magazine which features images from Kate's new photography project and explains what it's like to work under lockdown.

We also look at the Cambridge's work with mental health charity Shout UK as they handed over their Instagram account for the day to one lucky volunteer.

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Chris and Lizzie discuss how the royals marked VE Day with the Queen's address to the nation and Prince Charles' two-minute silence.

This week the royals paid tribute to nurses across the world battling coronavirus and we heard from President of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Kath McCourt who received a special phone call from the Queen.

We also hear Prince Harry's message of support to Invictus Games participants as his annual event has been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Chris and Lizzie discuss the Duchess of Cambridge's latest volunteer work as she launched a landmark photography project to capture the mood of the nation in lockdown.

The Duchess showed off her camera skills earlier in the week with new photos of Princess Charlotte for her fifth birthday and they weren't the only ones celebrating.

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor turned one and enjoyed a special story time to support charity Save The Children.

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Chris and Lizzie talk about Prince Harry's special appearance on children's programme 'Thomas & Friends' and the changes the royals have made to their VE day celebrations.

They are also joined by Evening Standard's Royal Editor Robert Jobson to not only discuss his new book 'The Royal Family Operations Manual' but also what he makes of Harry and Meghan's court case with the Mail on Sunday.

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Chris and Lizzie talk about the royals' toned down birthday celebrations amid the coronavirus pandemic as the Queen turned 94 and her great-grandson Prince Louis turned two.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated their son's birthday with some impressive rainbow art for the NHS and shared a message of their own to healthcare workers.

Chris and Lizzie are also joined by the Daily Mirror's Royal Editor Russell Myers to discuss Prince Harry and Meghan decision to cut ties with four British tabloid newspapers, including the Mirror.

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Chris and Lizzie talk about the Queen's Easter message, in which the monarch encouraged us all to have hope during the coronavirus pandemic.

Prince William followed in his father's footsteps to virtually open the latest NHS Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre.

Earlier in the week the Cambridges also surprised schoolchildren in the first virtual royal visit.

Chris and Lizzie also discuss Princess Anne's message to the younger generation of royals as she shares all in a rare interview with Vanity Fair magazine.

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Chris and Lizzie talk about the Queen's speech to the nation about coronavirus, the reaction online and how they compare to the other addresses she has given during her reign.

Prince Charles gave a very different speech when he virtually opened the new NHS Nightingale Hospital in London after recovering from coronavirus.

Chris and Lizzie also discuss the Duchess of Cornwall's volunteer work and the warm wishes the Royal Family have sent Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds after the PM was moved to intensive care following his admission to hospital for persistent coronavirus symptoms.

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