The Royal Tea

As Earl Spencer releases his bombshell memoir about Princess Diana, Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by broadcaster Piers Morgan, who is suing Spencer and his publisher over what he calls a ‘complete lie’.

Princess Diana’s brother, apologised after wrongly identifying Morgan as editor of the Daily Mirror when Mirror Group published highly intrusive photographs of the princess at a gym in 1993.

Lawyer Mark Stephens explains how a potential libel case could unfold and whether Morgan has grounds to pursue legal action, while royal commentator Angela Levin offers her take on the story gripping the world.

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Earl Spencer’s bombshell book takes aim at the King and the Royal Family nearly 30 years after the tragic death of Princess Diana. He alleges that the then Prince Charles was ‘gladly elated’ upon hearing of her death and claimed that she would ‘be forgotten’.

Ian Collins is joined by royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams to analyse the latest developments.

Plus, Kevin O’Sullivan reacts to Charles Spencer’s BBC interview, in which he doubles down on his allegations, with Gavin Ashenden, former Church of England Priest and ex-chaplain to the late Queen, while former head of royal security Dai Davies examines whether there is any truth behind the claims.

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Meghan Markle is reportedly 'on edge' with nerves about doing the school run now that she is back in the UK, due to her and Prince Harry not receiving proper security. It comes as the Sussexes are still eyeing public funding for their security, with a source telling The Sun that the Duke and Duchess have barely left their new home since returning to England.

However, Royal author Robert Jobson told Jeremy Kyle that they have nothing to fear due to new rules limiting how much paparazzi and press can photograph them on private incidents like the school run.

Meanwhile, now that Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is back in the UK, speculation is rife about what her plans are for her grand return. To discuss, Jeremy was joined by Andrew Lownie to get his insights into Fergie's thinking.

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It has been revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle only gave officials a fortnight's warning before moving back to the UK. Security officials need 28 days notice to properly arrange security for the pair if they plan on coming back to the UK, but sources close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex say that, even then, the couple only get given a phone number - so why should they give more warning?

Meanwhile, Catherine, Princess of Wales is reportedly set to join Prince William on a tour to India during autumn - as the Royal Family adopts a “business as usual” despite the disruption of Harry and Meghan returning.

To discuss the latest headlines, Charlie Rowley is joined by Charlotte Griffiths, the Editor at Large for Mail on Sunday.

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First it was Harry and Meghan - now Fergie is coming home! Sarah Ferguson is reportedly due to move back to the UK, after being in hiding for months following her ex-husband's further fall from grace. And in what may be a further blow to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Fergie reportedly plans to give a tell-all TV interview to share her side of the story and add to problems for the Royals.

Speaking of, it is now being reported hat Prince Harry only gave the security committee only a fortnight’s warning over return home - adding another layer to the Sussexes push to get security funding.

To break down the stories, Jeremy Kyle is joined by former Royal Press Secretary Dickie Arbiter, and Royal biographer Angela Levin.

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There has been speculation that a lack of a money was a motivating factor in Harry and Meghan returning to the UK from California - with some reports that they would be renting space on the Spencer estate or looking for a small farmhouse somewhere.

It turns out that is not the case - in fact, according to Mail on Sunday Editor-at-Large Charlotte Griffiths, the couple are looking at homes "north of £10 MILLION!"

She joined Duncan Barkes to discuss the latest on what we know about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their hunt for a new property - plus, Angela Levin speaks to Duncan after the first photos of the couple were released.

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Only days after announcing their return to the UK, Harry and Meghan touched down with their kids in Birmingham earlier today. Details around what's next for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex now that they are here remain uncertain - the rest of the Royal Family are currently in Balmoral for summer, so it's not known when a reunion will occur.

One thing that is known is that Harry wants to get Prince Archie into rugby, and for him to be able to attend the matches every week.

Kevin O'Sullivan was joined by author Robert Jobson to discuss what the next days and weeks look like for the couple - and the hypocrisy of the 'climate warriors' flying on a private plane.

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Barely a week after it was revealed that Harry and Meghan were returning to the UK, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now back! Their plane touched down at Birmingham Airport shortly after midday, according to reports - so the couple and their children are officially back in Britain.

Duncan Barkes was joined by Kevin O'Sullivan to dissect the breaking news.

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Rumours and speculation are abound as Meghan Markle is reportedly considering a return to acting. The Duchess of Sussex has been considered for a role in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series, The Gentlemen, according to royal and Hollywood insiders. But has that role already been taken off the table? That's what Tina Brown wrote over the weekend. But no one quite knows the truth over the Markle situation, and how the news about her rumoured casting discussions made it into the press.

To break down the story, Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by Kinsey Schofield to try and get an understanding about the latest royal drama.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not even arrived in the UK yet, but the couple could already have an invitation to Christmas - joining the rest of the Royals at Sandringham, according to sources. But will their return push away Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, given the bad blood that reportedly exists between the two couple?

To discuss the story that has shocked Royal watchers, Kevin O'Sullivan discussed the latest developments with Kinsey Schofield, and the pair unpacked how the return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could shake up the rest of the royal family.

Plus, former Royal editor Charlie Rae joined David Bull to explore the challenges that face Harry and Meghan upon their return to the UK.

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