Talking Royals

By ITV News

The podcast about the British royal family from ITV News. Every week, our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson join Charlene White to look back at the big stories they've been out ... more

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Number 1: Harry and Meghan are back: So how did nobody see them?
As Harry and Meghan arrive in the UK, we're back with a special extra episode... So, how did no one spot them arriving at Birmingham airport? As Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet prepare to start school in the UK, we take a look at what their new life could look like. Plus, what's the latest with Meghan's Netflix job? We're joined by journalist Bronte Coy, who broke the story, about her role in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentleman'. And...The King and Queen are off to the Caribbean.
August 27, 202633min
Number 2: How four wives changed the Royal Family
Royal author Simon Vigar joins Charlene, Chris and Lizzie to discuss his new book 'The Four Wives of Windsor: The Inside Story of the Power Behind the Crown', and the impact Kate, Meghan, Camilla and Diana have all made on the monarchy. In this second episode of the Talking Royals Summer series, the team discuss why Prince William is 'lucky' to have Kate - and what type of Queen she'll be. They pinpoint when the 'wheels started to wobble' for the Duchess of Sussex. Plus the team ask: Has Camilla brought the 'fun' back to the Royal Family? 00:00 Intro 01:30 The Four Wives of Windsor 04:55 Meghan's 2018 Fiji market 'incident' 09:48 Prince Harry's relationship with the media 11:18 The Princess of Wales' impact on the monarchy 13:48 Why William is 'lucky' to have Kate 17:22 Camilla's 'remarkable' comeback 19:15 Does the Royal Family care about opinion polls? 20:25 Are Diana and Meghan similar? 21:50 Prince William and Harry's rift 23:35 Did Camilla bring the 'fun back' to the Royal Family? 26:00 The public's influence on working royals 28:30 Outro
August 14, 202630min
Number 3: How did Meghan, Archie and Lilibet manage to completely avoid the UK media?
On this week’s Talking Royals, Chris reveals a little-known fact about the Sussex family trip to the UK…Plus, how did Meghan, Archive and Lilibet avoid the cameras the entire time they were here? And, it was a packed week for Catherine and William who managed to fit in several engagements, with a surprise appearance from Prince George and Charlotte too… But was there a reason they were keeping so busy? Plus, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie also unpack Harry’s hilarious podcast appearance and goat yoga experience, while the King pours the perfect pint. And stay tuned until the end to find out which big royal events are happening next week...
July 17, 202630min
Number 4: Do the media treat Meghan and Kate differently?
Does the royal family have a problem with women? And do royal wives lose their voice? In her new book. Divide and Rule, journalist Catherine Mayer explores the lives and battles of royal women past and present. In this first episode of the Talking Royals Summer Series, Catherine joins the team to discuss what really happened before Meghan left the royal family, if the media treat Kate and Meghan differently and how Camilla and Kate have played the popularity long game. Plus, was Meghan the bully, or was she bullied? 00:01 Intro 00:45 Why do people feel so strongly about Meghan and Harry? 03:30 Where did it all go wrong with Meghan in the royal family? 14:00 How difficult is it to be a be a royal woman? 17:45 Do we know the real Kate, or is she an enigma? 24:08 Do the media treat Meghan and Kate differently? 32:50 Did Camilla play the ultimate long game?
August 06, 202637min
Number 5: Everything we know about Harry and Meghan's return to the UK
Charlene and Chris discuss the surprise news that Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK within the fortnight. The Duke and Duchess will be back in time for their children Archie and Lilibet to start school in September. It comes six years after the pair stepped back as working Royals and settled in California. ITV News understands the King was first made aware of these plans on Sunday. So what will life look like for them back in Britain and what does it mean for their future in the Royal Family?
August 20, 202625min