The Royals

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July 04, 2025 Kate’s Cancer recovery & the end of the royal train
The Princess of Wales has given her most personal insight yet into the emotional toll of recovery, offering a powerful glimpse into life after cancer treatment. This week, Roya and Kate reflect on her words, and what they signal about a changing tone inside the Palace. Meanwhile, the Sovereign Grant is up, the royal train is out, and William and Kate become even more influential with royal warrants in hand.
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29 min
June 27, 2025 Trump’s visit fast tracked? And William’s reign reimagined

Roya and Kate take you inside King Charles's preparations to host President Trump for an unprecedented second state visit, one that seems to have been fast-tracked by the British Prime Minister, and might be raising eyebrows at the palace. How much say does the King have over who he meets and when, and what does Donald Trump’s return means for Windsor, Westminster, and Washington?

And a special look at how Prince William, the heir to the throne is reimagining royalty for when he is King. Roya has been delving into how his reign could look radically different. And together Roya and Kate explore how his time as king could mark a major shift for the monarchy with a stripped-back, medieval-inspired coronation to a complete overhaul of how the palace is run. What does it really mean to “look under the hood” of the royal household? And how far is William likely to move away from long-standing ceremonial traditions as he balances modernisation with royal heritage?

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30 min
June 19, 2025 Inside the glamorous world of Royal Ascot
Roya and Kate take you with them as they attend Royal Ascot 2025—a dazzling celebration where time-honoured traditions, powerful thoroughbreds, and extravagant hats take centre stage. While Ascot Racecourse hosts nearly a month of racing each year, its crown jewel is the Royal Meeting each June, a highlight of the royal summer calendar.

Join Roya and Kate as they go behind the scenes of this horse-racing extravaganza, speaking with some of the people who can explain the connection between the Royal Family, horse racing and fashion. You’ll hear from racing journalist Brough Scott, MBE; the late Queen’s Press Secretary Ailsa Anderson, LVO; Ascot Creative Director Daniel Fletcher; and an extraordinary father-daughter racing duo, Jamie and Saffie Osborne.
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36 min
June 12, 2025 Trooping the Colour, William the Statesman, and Trump’s State Visit
This week, we head to Horse Guards Parade for Trooping the Colour as King Charles marks a quiet but significant shift—retiring from horseback for the event. The Prince of Wales steps further into statesman territory, and Roya and Kate discuss his recent visit to Monaco alongside international heads of state, signalling a growing global presence. Plus, they look ahead to two headline-grabbing moments: President Trump’s second state visit to the UK and David Beckham’s long-awaited knighthood.
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24 min
June 06, 2025 Meghan and Harry delivery room dance, William reports for duty and presents to the royals revealed
This week, Roya and Kate unpack Meghan and Harry’s surprising dance in the delivery suite and Prince William’s flying visit as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, a role that was destined for Prince Harry. Plus, an emerging place for The Duchess of Edinburgh. What is Sophie's future role and is William quietly shifting the spotlight? King Charles's punchy message to President Trump from Canada, and a look at royal gifts.
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27 min
May 27, 2025 Diplomatic Diamonds - how the King and Queen help Canada shine
"Welcome home" shouted the crowd welcoming the King and Queen in Ottawa at they started their whirlwind visit to Canada - and Roya and Kate were there too! Amid tensions between Canada and the United States the inference was clear: No matter what they’re called in Britain, Charles and Camilla are the King and Queen of Canada. After months of subtle signs of support for Canada in its trade war with the US, this visit was the full seal of approval - but how well are the Royals walking the diplomatic tightrope?
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28 min
May 22, 2025 The Royals Live! What's it really like to report on the Royal Family?

In this week's special episode, Roya and Kate face a live audience as they lift the lid on life as a royal reporter. From secret sources to front-page scoops, the two royal editors take you behind palace walls with their unique insights on the monarchy in conversation with The Times' executive editor Jeremy Griffin and with questions from the audience.

Don't forget we always want to hear your comments and questions too!
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37 min
May 16, 2025 From Megxit to Beckxit - how the Beckhams joined the royal news
From one family drama to another - Roya and Kate discuss how the Beckhams entered the royal news this week - from a dinner party in Montecito to a fashion statement from the Princess of Wales. And an emotional Camilla paid tribute to her late brother, and how Charles was left flabbergasted by a magician in Bradford. Also, which member of the family topped the latest popularity poll?
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27 min
May 09, 2025 The 80th anniversary of VE day and a bombshell interview from Harry
This week Roya and Kate take you behind the scenes of the historic 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations, from the big balcony moment to a surprise appearance by young Prince George. They also unpack Prince Harry’s BBC interview following his security ruling, and explore the shortlist for Queen Elizabeth II’s national memorial.

Clip Credit: BBC Radio 4, 1985, The Way We Were: Queen Elizabeth II describes VE day.
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32 min
May 01, 2025 The King's cancer message & William and Kate's Scottish getaway
The King shares a personal message about his cancer journey at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. Meanwhile, William and Kate mark their anniversary with a low-key trip to Scotland and Prince Andrew is once again under scrutiny following renewed questions about his future in the wake of Virginia Giuffre’s tragic death. Kate and Roya also unpack Meghan’s unexpected use of the HRH title which has reignited debate over the Sussexes’ royal exit.

Image: Getty
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30 min