The Royals

US congressman presses the King to meet Epstein survivors

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Will the King’s upcoming US state visit be overshadowed by the Epstein scandal? US Congressman Ro Khanna, who co-authored the Epstein Files Transparency Act, tells Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey why he believes King Charles should use his address to Congress to acknowledge the scandal and meet survivors. Plus, The Times chief US reporter Josie Ensor explains why the Epstein story risks following the Royal Family’s diplomatic work in America.

Do you think the King should meet Epstein survivors? And can the King help repair the 'special relationship' with President Trump? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk

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Inside Buckingham Palace's new PR strategy

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Buckingham Palace has appointed a royal correspondent as the King’s new press secretary – what does this reveal about how King Charles wants to run his media operation? Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by former palace press secretary Ailsa Anderson to explore what Rhiannon Mills' hire says about Palace communications at a moment of intense scrutiny, faster news cycles and growing pressure.

So, what should a modern media approach for the monarchy look like? And does the late Queen's “never complain, never explain” mantra still work?

The US state visit has been confirmed. What issues do you think the King should discuss with President Trump? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk

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William and God. Does his 'quiet faith' matter in modern Britain?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Prince William has addressed questions about his religion publicly for the first time, revealing to The Sunday Times his Christianity as a “quiet faith". But why has William chosen to speak now? And what does a “quiet faith” mean for a future King who will also be Supreme Governor of the Church of England?

That approach was tested this week as William and Catherine attended the installation of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by The Times religious affairs correspondent Kaya Burgess to examine William’s intervention, how it differs from previous monarchs, and whether it reflects a monarchy evolving for a more secular, multi-faith Britain.

Do you think William’s ‘quiet faith’ fits a modern monarchy? Or does a monarch need to be more openly religious? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk

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Could Beatrice and Eugenie lose their royal titles?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Questions are being raised about Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s royal titles amid renewed attention on the monarchy following the Epstein files and the arrest of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey discuss the future of the York sisters within a slimmed-down monarchy, and whether the spotlight on their roles is unfair or an inevitable consequence.

Do you think Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie should keep their royal titles? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk

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King's state visit could be “problematic” warns former US ambassador

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As King Charles and senior royals gathered for Commonwealth Day, the monarchy faced pressure on two fronts: domestic protests over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and MPs questioning whether the King’s US state visit should still go ahead amid Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by Sir Peter Westmacott, former British ambassador to the US and former deputy private secretary to King Charles, to discuss how the Palace manages crises on the world stage and why he believes the state visit next month is “problematic” if the war is still ongoing.

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Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia

Should the King's US state visit go ahead? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk

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Will Andrew be removed from royal line of succession?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT

A fortnight on from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the crisis has shifted into constitutional territory — with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying the Government is “looking at options” on the line of succession. Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey explain why succession is a matter for both Parliament and the Palace, what “removal” would actually involve, and what it could mean for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie — as well as the precedent it could set for a future monarchy under William.

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"Rude, arrogant and entitled" - MPs criticise Andrew in the Commons

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT

In an extraordinary break with convention, this week MPs were allowed to debate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct and his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in the Commons. A week after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, calls are growing for transparency and even changes to the line of succession. Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey ask Russell Myers, royal editor of the Daily Mirror and author of the new book about William and Catherine, what this constitutional moment means for the future of the monarchy and for William.

Guest:

Russell Myers, Royal Editor at The Daily Mirror & author of William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story.

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Andrew arrested: a new crisis for the Crown

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:08:30 GMT

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and is being held in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office after police were seen at the Sandringham estate on his 66th birthday. In an unprecedented move, the King issued a statement saying the “law must take its course”. As scrutiny intensifies over Andrew’s decade as UK trade envoy and what the Epstein files appear to suggest about that period, Roya Nikkhah is joined by Harry Yorke and Charlotte Alt to talk about how this moment could affect the monarchy, and whether the institution has ever faced pressure on this scale.

Guest:

Harry Yorke, Deputy Political Editor, The Sunday Times.
Charlotte Alt, News Reporter, The Times.

Producer: Robert Wallace

Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia

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Bonus episode: Why Charles became the climate king

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:59:00 GMT

King Charles’ lifelong commitment to the environment is in the spotlight in a new Amazon Prime documentary, Finding Harmony. Tony Juniper, the King’s long-time adviser and a contributor to the film, joins Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey to discuss how Charles’s once-mocked views have gone mainstream, what influence a monarch can really have on climate, and whether sustainability will be the defining legacy of his reign.

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How the Andrew scandal overshadowed Prince William's Saudi trip

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:18:43 GMT

Prince William met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in Saudi Arabia while the monarchy continues to face a major crisis over the Epstein files. As police assess claims that Andrew shared confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy, the King issued an unprecedented statement pledging Buckingham Palace’s full support for any investigation. Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by Catherine Philp to discuss whether the monarchy’s soft power can survive this scandal.

Guest: Catherine Philp, World Affairs Editor, The Times.

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Bonus episode: The royal scandal rocking Norway

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT

This episode comes from The Story, The Times’ daily news podcast.

The British royal family isn't the only European monarchy in turmoil. In Norway the Epstein files have revealed intimate conversations between the Crown Princess and future Queen, Mette-Marit, and the paedophile after he was convicted. Meanwhile, her son, Marius Borg Høiby, is on trial facing charges on thirty-eight offences, including four counts of rape. If convicted, he faces up to ten years in prison. Could this be a fatal blow for the Norwegian royal family? And what does it tell us about the long tentacles of Jeffrey Epstein's influence in the palaces and parliaments of Europe?

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Epstein files: time for Andrew to testify?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:39:53 GMT

After a major release of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice, pressure is mounting on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence to US lawmakers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged him to cooperate in the interests of Epstein’s victims, a move that pushes the controversy far beyond the Palace and into the heart of Westminster.

Andrew has now also moved out of Royal Lodge, the grace-and-favour home he occupied for more than two decades, underscoring the scale of the fallout. As Labour peer Peter Mandelson faces the prospect of a police investigation over his past links to Epstein, long-held political conventions are being tested and pressure is building at the very top of government. What do these latest files really reveal, and how damaging could this moment be for Britain’s institutions? Caroline Wheeler joins Roya and Kate to unpack the consequences and what could come next.

Guest: Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, The Sunday Times.

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Is the King Britain's Trump card?

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump has backtracked on his criticism of UK troops in the Afghan war. The US president’s change of tone came after concerns raised by King Charles through diplomatic channels – a move seen as a win for Britain’s soft power. Roya and Kate ask Katy Balls whether the monarchy is Britain’s way of staying at the diplomatic table, and what it could mean for the "special relationship" ahead of a key US visit.

Guest: Katy Balls, Washington editor for The Times & The Sunday Times.

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The Prince vs the press: emotional Harry gives evidence in High Court

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:14:14 GMT

Prince Harry has been in the High Court this week in a major privacy case against Associated Newspapers Ltd, the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Roya reports from court as Harry gives evidence and the paper’s lawyers push back on claims of unlawful information gathering. Meanwhile, Kate has been in Scotland with the rest of the royal family, as the working monarchy keeps its distance. Plus, royal diplomacy is back in the spotlight: Kensington Palace confirms the Prince of Wales will make his first official visit to Saudi Arabia next month, as questions swirl over the timing - and politics - of the much anticipated US state visit.

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Harry’s security challenge - will the Sussexes come back to the UK?

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Next week, Prince Harry returns to Britain at a critical moment. Roya and Kate unpack the significance of his return — including a major High Court case, a long-running security review, and the impact both could have on family reconciliation and future visits to the UK. Could this be a turning point for Harry and the monarchy?

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2026 and the Crown's next tests

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

As a new year begins, the monarchy faces fresh tests. Roya and Kate, joined by Jeremy Griffin, look at what lies ahead – from the latest Epstein file revelations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and scrutiny of royal finances, to a possible US state visit and Prince Harry’s return to the UK courts. So, how will the final weeks of last year shape the Crown’s challenges in the months ahead?

Guests:

Jeremy Griffin, executive editor, The Times and Times Radio

Listens:

Power, politics and the Palace

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Andrew, Epstein and the royal story of 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

2025 tested the Royal Family like few years before it. As Andrew’s long-running crisis reached its decisive moment, the monarchy also faced illness at the top, family fractures and global diplomacy. In this end-of-year special, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey look back on a year that reshaped the Crown forever.

Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times

Contributors: Andrew Lownie; George Greenwood, investigations reporter at The Times; Kaya Burgess, religious affairs correspondent at The Times; Aubrey Allegretti, chief political correspondent for The Times; Max Foster, anchor and correspondent at CNN; Mark Landler, London bureau chief at The New York Times; Chiara Brown, commissioning editor at The Times Luxx

Producer: Robert Wallace

Editor: Stephen Titherington

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Clips: Extracts from 'The Reluctant Traveller', an Apple Original series, courtesy of Apple TV

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Should the King address Andrew this Christmas?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

As Britain prepares to hear the King’s Christmas Broadcast, we ask what the monarch’s message can - and can’t - achieve after one of the most difficult years the institution has faced in decades. With the Andrew and Epstein link deepening scrutiny of the Crown, and public support for the monarchy at a historic low, how does the King speak to a world that is changing fast? Kate and Roya are joined by The Sunday Times Europe editor Peter Conradi to explore royal crises past and present, the power of the Christmas message, and what Charles needs to say, or carefully avoid, in his most important speech to date.

Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times

Contributor: Peter Conradi, Europe editor of The Sunday Times

Producer: Robert Wallace

Editor: Stephen Titherington

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We three kings: George, William and Charles reshape the Crown

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:01:00 GMT

In a poignant visit to a homeless charity, Prince William this week introduced his son Prince George to the family business by taking him to one of Diana’s most cherished charities. So what does this mean for the way in which the two future Kings are shaping the monarchy? In a year marked by illness, family strain and intense scrutiny, the institution is under more pressure than ever before. But there’s good news for the Windsors, too. King Charles gave a rare health update confirming his cancer treatment will be reduced in the New Year. Roya and Kate are joined by The Times health editor Eleanor Hayward to examine what these parallel moments reveal about leadership, inheritance, and how the future of the Crown is being shaped in real time.

Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times

Contributor: Eleanor Hayward, health editor of The Times

Producer: Robert Wallace

Editor: Stephen Titherington

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Is Kate the monarchy's greatest hope?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

In a year marked by scandal and uncertainty, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has emerged as a figure of quiet resolve and renewed influence within the Royal Family. Roya and Kate unpack the year - from remission to the royal spotlight - and what it all reveals about the Queen she will become. Plus, Prince Harry’s UK security faces fresh review, and Meghan reconnects with her estranged father in a week of highly personal Sussex headlines.

Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times

Producer: Robert Wallace

Editor: Stephen Titherington

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The King courts Europe and MPs investigate Crown Estate

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT

This week, King Charles hosts German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a diplomatically significant state visit at Windsor Castle, reaffirming ties between the UK and Europe. But as the pageantry unfolded, Parliament announced a formal inquiry into the Crown Estate. Following revelations over Andrew’s lease deal at Royal Lodge, other royal properties are now under a new level of scrutiny. Kate and Roya are joined by Times reporter Tom Witherow and German royal expert Annelie Malun to unpack a week of ceremony, soft power and hard questions.

Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times

Contributors: Tom Witherow, senior news reporter at The Times, and Annelie Malun, royal expert for ARD

Producer: Robert Wallace

Editor: Stephen Titherington

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Do Epstein files threaten US relationship with Royals?

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT

This week, three royal stories converge in America. Andrew’s ties to Epstein reach Congress, King Charles is reportedly planning a high-profile state visit, and Prince Harry is already there - recasting his role from Montecito. President Trump has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but has the monarchy’s handling of Andrew emboldened American lawmakers? And is the British royal family still America’s favourite foreign soap opera? Roya Nikkhah is joined by Mark Landler of The New York Times, and Chiara Brown of The Times.

Presenter: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for the Sunday Times

Contributors: Mark Landler, London bureau chief of The New York Times; Chiara Brown, commissioning editor at The Times Luxx.

Producer: Robert Wallace

Editor: Stephen Titherington

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What are the Royals for?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT

After one of the most turbulent months for the monarchy in generations, Roya and Kate step back from the noise to ask a bigger question; what is the Royal family for? As headlines rage, the Windsors keep going: Catherine returned to public life; William promoted his climate agenda in Brazil; and Princess Anne powered through a demanding schedule in Australia and Singapore. And the Court Circular never missed a beat. They are joined by Michael Binyon, former foreign correspondent for The Times and longtime Leader writer, to explore how the monarchy weathers crises, how it projects British influence abroad and what lies behind the real purpose of the Crown?

Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times

Contributor: Michael Binyon, Leader writer for The Times

Producer: Robert Wallace

Editor: Stephen Titherington

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Was Diana betrayed by the BBC?

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT

It is thirty years since Diana, Princess of Wales' interview with Panorama, and its legacy continues even now as the BBC faces questions over its editorial standards on covering President Trump. Journalist, Andy Webb, is the author of a new book, Dianarama, which explores in detail how that interview happened and the consequences for all involved. Twenty five years later the BBC was forced to commission what they describe as a 'robust independent inquiry' from Lord Dyson. His report said the reporter Martin Bashir was 'deceitful' and that the BBC had covered up what they knew. Kate and Roya are joined by Andy to discuss the legacy of Diana's interview for the royal family and the BBC.

Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times.

Guest: Andy Webb, author of Dianarama, published by Penguin Random House UK / Michael Joseph

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Can William save the planet and the monarchy after the "Andrew problem"?

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT

As the fallout from the ‘Andrew problem’ rolls on, William is in Brazil to present the Earthshot Prize and represent the King and government at the environment summit, COP30, as he attempts to steer the agenda towards green innovation. But can William also shift the royal narrative? And will the Andrew story require a bigger break from the past for the royals?

Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times.

Producer: Robert Wallace

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Andrew and Epstein - The King acts

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT

He will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The man formerly known as Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and removed from his mansion, Royal Lodge, on the Windsor estate. Last month The Times obtained a copy of the leasehold agreement for Royal Lodge which showed that while the prince paid £1 million for the lease plus at least £7.5 million for refurbishments completed in 2005, he has paid “one peppercorn (if demanded)” in rent per year, since 2003. Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein brought increasing public and political demands for action. It is a seismic moment in royal history – but is it enough? Roya is joined on the podcast by Aubrey Allegretti, the paper's chief political correspondent and George Greenwood, investigations reporter for The Times.

Presenter: Roya Nikkhah

Contributors: Aubrey Allegretti, Times chief political correspondent and George Greenwood, Investigations Reporter for The Times

Producers: Sophie McNulty, Priyanka Deladia, Robert Wallace, Stephen Titherington

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Andrew, Epstein and a monarchy now changed forever?

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT

This week, after Prince Andrew was forced to give up his Duke of York title, full details of the life of Prince Andrew’s accuser were revealed. Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir ‘Nobody’s Girl’ is a harrowing read. Its publication came in the same week the King made an historic State Visit to the Vatican, with the King and the Pope praying together for the first time in five centuries. As history was made in Rome, there were more revelations about Andrew and the "peppercorn" rent he pays for Royal Lodge, his Windsor home. Calls by politicians and the public for more action to be taken have grown louder and led to debate about the British constitution and the monarchy.

Guests:

•Kaya Burgess, Religious Affairs Correspondent, The Times.

•George Greenwood, Investigations Reporter, The Times.

Host: Roya Nikkhah, Royal Editor, The Sunday Times.

Producer: Robert Wallace

Editor, Times Podcasts: Stephen Titherington

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Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk

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Andrew sex allegations - time for the King to act?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:55:14 GMT

Virginia Giuffre's memoir - 'Nobody's Girl' - claims Prince Andrew felt ‘sex with me was his birthright’. He has denied all allegations that he had sex with the then 17 year old, but do the Epstein links again threaten the wider reputation of the monarchy? Andrew has already been stripped of any meaningful official role. He no longer receives public funds, and holds no royal patronages. He has had to relinquish his honorary military titles. But what do the British public think about this ongoing and ever more upsetting saga?

Recorded live in front of an audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on 16th October 2025.

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Travelling with the Duchess in a war zone

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Sunday Times chief foreign correspondent Christina Lamb joins The Royals to discuss the Duchess of Edinburgh’s high risk visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman or a girl. The conversation explores how members of the royal family are using their positions to engage with some of the most challenging issues of our time from conflict and human rights to the environment and Britain’s place in the world and asks what meaningful impact they can have when they step onto the global stage.

This episode contains discussions of war crimes and sexual violence in conflict zones.

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Prince William, Eugene Levy and a monarchy manifesto

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT

The interview that will reshape the monarchy. In an extraordinary series of interviews with Eugene Levy, Prince William reveals that he wants to bring “change”. But what does that look like? Roya and Kate dissect the messaging behind his tour of Windsor Castle with Eugene Levy, host of Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveller. Opening up about deeply personal family challenges, it's also his clearest statement of intent yet as he promises to test royal traditions to see if they are “fit for purpose”. William signals change is coming, but in a gentle revolution, based on learning from family history.

Image courtesy of Apple TV

Extracts from 'The Reluctant Traveller', an Apple Original series, courtesy of Apple TV

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What does the King do about the Duke and Duchess of York?

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT

After emails emerged this week showing that the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson was still in touch with paedophile financier, Jeffrey Epstein after she had publicly denounced him, the charities she once supported have disowned her. Before this latest episode it had looked as if the palace would restore some links with the Duchess, but the King’s faith in Ferguson now seems misguided. So what happens now?

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President Trump’s fairytale state visit and “special relationship” with the royals

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:16:36 GMT

President Trump swept into Windsor with helicopters and fanfares but what did we learn about the future of the special relationship, not just between the US and the UK but between the White House and the royals themselves? Roya and Kate separate the pageantry from the politics with CNN’s royal correspondent, Max Foster and speak to Chief Scout Dwayne Fields to find out what really went on when the First Lady met the Princess of Wales.

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Harry and the King - a royal reconciliation?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT

It finally happened: Prince Harry’s “homecoming” brought a long-awaited reunion with his father, King Charles - their first meeting in 19 months. But while father and son reconnected, has the “permafrost” between Harry and Prince William shown any sign of thawing?

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Power, politics and the Palace

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT

In the new book Power and the Palace, journalist and author Valentine Low reveals details of the hidden world where monarchy meets government: From Queen Elizabeth II’s stance on Brexit to Camilla’s assault as a teenage schoolgirl, we uncover the secrets of royal power from King Charles’s clashes with ministers to William’s growing influence.

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How the Royal household is preparing for President Trump’s visit

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Welcome to The Royals where this week Kate Mansey is exploring State Visits past and present. Pomp, pageantry and sumptuous banquets await Donald Trump, but what really goes on behind the scenes to ensure a successful State Visit? And what can the politically astute King Charles learn from his late mother’s achievements? Kate talks to royal historian and author Robert Hardman to explain the political machinations fuelling the public spectacle.

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Royal Ascot’s double act as Roya meets the Osbornes - Jamie and Saffie

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Roya is at Royal Ascot where she was joined by a lively double act, trainer Jamie Osborne and his jockey daughter, rising star Saffie Osborne. From family business banter to riding for the royals, the Osbornes share their frank views, their humour and offer a glimpse into the highs and lows of the sport of Kings and Queens.

Recorded 17th June 2025.

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From Princess Diana to republicanism: How the Royal landscape has changed

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Roya is joined by Channel 5’s royal correspondent Simon Vigar for a candid look at the changing nature of 'The Firm' and their relationship with the press. Simon shares his insider stories, from being insulted by the public after Princess Diana's death to travelling with royals on watershed tours. Together, they discuss the challenges of access to the royal family, the royals' relationship with Netflix and a notable absence at VJ Day. Plus with polls suggesting that a quarter of the British public would rather leave the monarchy behind, and the monarchy's secrecy over money Simon has a question for the King.

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Prince Andrew and an 'explosive' new biography

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This week on The Royals, Kate Mansey speaks to royal biographer Andrew Lownie whose allegations in his new book - Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York - have been described just about everywhere as 'explosive'. From trade envoy trips to connections with Jeffrey Epstein, Lownie outlines claims of institutional cover ups, financial secrecy, and royal resistance to scrutiny. And The Times Investigations reporter George Greenwood reveals why it's so difficult to obtain information from the government about the royal family, and what it could mean for public trust in 'The Firm'.

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The King’s Tour artists: painting the royal visits

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Roya gets an exclusive first look at The King’s Tour: Artists at Buckingham Palace - a remarkable exhibition showcasing never-before-seen artworks from King Charles's personal collection. Curator Kate Heard shares insights into how artists were invited on royal tours to capture intimate behind-the-scenes moments and fleeting stories. Roya also meets Susannah Fiennes, an artist who joined the King on historic visits to Hong Kong, Oman and the Falklands and recalls the challenge of using watercolours in one of the hottest places on Earth.

The King’s Tours Artists runs at the Palace until September the 28th, 2025.

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Princess Anne at 75, Prince George at 12 and Royal Lobbying

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

This week on The Royals, Roya and Kate dig into Royal Yacht lobbying, Princess Anne’s no-fuss 75th birthday, and Prince George’s latest milestone. Plus: questions around Harry and Meghan’s Netflix future, an racing visit to Newmarket, and strong support for the Lionesses ahead of the Euros final.

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Is a reunion for King Charles and Prince Harry on the cards?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

This week, King Charles and Prince Harry take small steps to reconciliation, with private peace talks that are then leaked to the press. But who tipped them off? Plus, Harry follows in Diana’s footsteps in Angola, the Princess of Wales returns to Centre Court to a standing ovation, and Queen Camilla makes naval history...with a side of cling film.

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How to do a state visit with style

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

All the stops were pulled out for a full-blown state visit for President Macron so Roya and Kate go behind the scenes at Windsor Castle to bring you all the news from carriages to canapés as well as speeches and sparkling (British) wine. the Princess of Wales attended her first state banquet in two years, and stole the show. King Charles and the president both delivered messages of post-Brexit unity and Roya and Kate discuss how important the royals are when an Entente Cordiale is upgraded to an Entente Amicale!

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Kate’s Cancer recovery & the end of the royal train

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:49:54 GMT

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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Trump’s visit fast tracked? And William’s reign reimagined

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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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Inside the glamorous world of Royal Ascot

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT

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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Trooping the Colour, William the Statesman, and Trump’s State Visit

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT

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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Meghan and Harry delivery room dance, William reports for duty and presents to the royals revealed

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:39:15 GMT

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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Diplomatic Diamonds - how the King and Queen help Canada shine

Tue, 27 May 2025 13:14:15 GMT

"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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The Royals Live! What's it really like to report on the Royal Family?

Thu, 22 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

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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From Megxit to Beckxit - how the Beckhams joined the royal news

Fri, 16 May 2025 11:35:17 GMT

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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The 80th anniversary of VE day and a bombshell interview from Harry

Fri, 09 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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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The King's cancer message & William and Kate's Scottish getaway

Thu, 01 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

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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The Royals pay tribute to Pope Francis

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Following the death of Pope Francis, King Charles gave a warm message in tribute. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew made a surprise reappearance for the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle and Meghan opened up about her rebrand. Lots to chew over then for The Sunday Times Media Editor, Rosamund Urwin, who joined Roya this week while Kate is away.

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Charles & Camilla 20 years of marriage - Royal Photographer Chris Jackson

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The King and Queen celebrated 20 years of marriage in the romantic city of Rome. In this special episode, we look back on their time together. Roya was joined in Rome by Chris Jackson, the picture agency Getty's Royal photographer, who is responsible for capturing countless intimate moments of the couple together, including a new portrait to commemorate the occasion.

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The King, the Queen and the Pope (and Harry and Meghan too!)

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:09:51 GMT

The Pope has wished the King and Queen a happy 20th wedding anniversary in a private meeting at the Vatican. Charles and Camilla, who were both divorcees when they married in 2005, are said to be “delighted” to have had a private 20-minute meeting with Pope Francis. King Charles also became the first British monarch to address both houses of the Italian parliament. It has been a busy day for our royal editors, but Roya still found time to listen to the new podcast from the Duchess of Sussex.

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Prince Harry's war of words continues

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT

This week has provided no respite in the saga surrounding Prince Harry's resignation from the charity he founded, as news broke that he he will be in the Court of Appeal next week in his fight for tax funded police protection on UK visits. Plus, an update on the King's diary following his hospital visit and the Queen meets domestic violence campaigners.

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The King's return to hospital and Prince Harry's charity woes

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Kate and Roya bring you the latest as King Charles returns home. The King needed to cancel engagements after being taken to hospital suffering side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment. Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex resigns as patron of the charity, Sentebale.

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Prince William visits British troops in Estonia

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT

A special dispatch from Estonia, where Prince William has been reinforcing the UK’s support for NATO in his role as Colonel-in-chief of the Mercian Regiment - currently deployed close to the Russian border. Roya and Kate report from the NAAFI (military canteen) where William had moments earlier been meeting soldiers. He also underlined his ongoing support for Ukraine during a visit to the ‘Freedom School’ in Tallinn, where some of the 60,000 Ukrainian refugees in Estonia are rebuilding their lives.

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Prince William in Estonia (and Roya and Kate there too!)

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:24:44 GMT

Our two royal correspondents with a preview of their special assignment in the Baltics.

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Royal fashion: From hand-me-downs to glamorous gowns

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Roya and Kate get a sneak preview of the Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace as they discover the untold stories behind iconic outfits from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, including the evolution of Queen Victoria mourning dress codes and Princess Diana's bold style.

Dress Codes exhibition is on until the 30th November 2025.

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King Charles’ royal balancing act in Trump-Zelensky diplomacy and the verdict on ‘With Love, Meghan’

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The King’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office clash, once again, highlights the monarchy’s crucial role in complex international relations. So, how is King Charles navigating this fine balance? Plus, Roya and Kate have watched Meghan’s new Netflix show ‘With Love, Meghan’, they give their verdict. And the Prince of Wales adds a new language to his repertoire… mae'n gymraeg (it’s Welsh)!

Clip: Kensington Palace

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Wales vs Sussex: The Jam Wars Heat Up & a former aide reveals all

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

It was revealed this week, that Meghan is not the only Royal making preserves. It turns out jam is Kate's jam, too. Plus the Prince of Wales' former aide speaks up in a surprising interview and the Queen invites gladiators into Buckingham Palace.

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Meghan ‘As Ever’ & the King and Ukraine

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

King Charles visited Imperial College London's Centre for Injury Studies, where he met servicemen injured in conflicts as he heard of the country’s “deepest gratitude for the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine”. Meanwhile, The Duchess of Sussex has renamed her lifestyle brand from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever. Plus, royal art as we have seldom seen before, as the Princess of Wales reveals new portraits drawn by her and her children.

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Prince Harry’s subtle jibe? And the King’s rare joint appearance with PM Keir Starmer

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Prince Harry and Meghan’s appearance at the Invictus Games has sparked speculation that the Duke of Sussex may have taken a subtle swipe at US President Donald Trump in his opening speech. And this week, the King dipped his toes in politics making a rare joint public appearance with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy PM Angela Rayner. And he managed to fit in a secret visit to the opera and a football club.

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Roya with the Royals in Nepal, and Kate’s fashion u-turn

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:48:01 GMT

Roya chats to Kate from Nepal as she travels with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on a six-day official visit aimed at strengthening UK-Nepal relations, with a focus on youth opportunities, healthcare, gender equality, and conservation. While there, they followed in the footsteps of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, planting a magnolia tree in the Nepali botanical garden. Meanwhile, it’s been a busy week in the UK, as The Sunday Times revealed that Kensington Palace will no longer release details of the Princess of Wales's outfits. So, how has that gone down with fashion watchers?

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The King visits Auschwitz, Kate follows in Princess Diana's footsteps and a new royal baby

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Kate shares her first-hand account of a historic moment - witnessing the King become the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking the 80th anniversary of the concentration camp's liberation. Roya and Kate also talk about the Princess of Wales's visit to Wales and her new role as patron of Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in Wales, following in Diana's footsteps. And Princess Beatrice gives birth to a second baby.

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The King, President Trump and the 'special relationship'

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

President Trump returns to the White House this week, and to a private message from the King. Could an invitation for a state visit to Britain be imminent? Roya and Kate reflect on previous trips by Donald Trump and other presidents and ask whether the royals are the best way of ensuring that the ‘special relationship’ endures? Also in this week's episode - the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Lady Louise Windsor.

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Kate opens up about her cancer, William’s pint with Villa fans

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Roya and Kate talk about the Princess of Wales’s emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital where she had her cancer treatment. Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales’s paid tribute to the nation’s paramedics and still found time to talk to football fans over a pint in a Wetherspoon pub. And why Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has postponed her Netflix TV show.

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Meghan’s new Netflix show and William’s birthday tribute to “incredible” Kate

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Roya and Kate discuss Meghan's new Netflix show, described by the streaming service as a lifestyle show that blends "practical how-to's and candid conversation". The trailer was released a day after she returned to Instagram at the start of the year. Is the Duchess of Sussex reinventing herself? Plus, the Prince of Wales pays tribute to Kate's "remarkable strength" on her 43rd birthday.

Clip: Netflix/With Love, Meghan.

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How do you pay tribute to an icon like Queen Elizabeth II?

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:00:28 GMT

In this special episode we speak to the decision-makers who will oversee the nation’s £46m memorial to Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Can there be agreement on what that monument should actually be, and will it bring people together in the same way as the late Queen did?

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Most memorable royal moments of 2024

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:01:46 GMT

A special edition as Roya and Kate are joined by renowned royal photographer Arthur Edwards, who looks back at the royal moments of the year and shares stories from his five decades of photographing the royal family, including his most memorable royal tour. And his choice of the favourite royal family member to capture on camera might just surprise you!

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Prince Andrew, the Chinese 'spy' and a Christmas exit

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:06:26 GMT

The Duke of York will not be joining the royals for Christmas in Sandringham following the controversy over links to the alleged Chinese 'spy'. Roya and Kate discuss what the royal family do can do about Prince Andrew. Plus, Roya shares insight from her interview with the Duchess of York, including the last thing Queen Elizabeth said to her.

Further reading: Sarah Ferguson: I will not let Andrew down

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A Royal week for Donald Trump

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:00:29 GMT

The Princess of Wales lost out to President-elect Trump who has been named Time magazine's person of the year. Donald Trump also met Prince William in Paris, bringing a big boost to the special relationship? Roya and Kate report back from Catherine's Westminster Abbey carol service. And Harry's Netflix documentary receives a lukewarm reception.

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The Qatari State Visit & why Harry is to stay in the USA

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:38:39 GMT

The Queen's health recovers in time for the King and Queen to host a state banquet in London for the Emir of Qatar, and among the guests are the Beckhams - David and Posh. And in New York , Prince Harry opens up about his family's future at an event in New York. And the Princess of Wales’s heartfelt welcome to carols at the Abbey.

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Inside the Palace refurb & Harry's Racy Netflix Doc

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:36:56 GMT

What the Buckingham Palace refurb means for the monarchy, an extraordinary video is released by Prince Harry and a special tribute to the teenager who inspired the Princess of Wales.

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The King's tribute to Lord John Prescott

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:25:42 GMT

The King has paid tribute to Lord John Prescott, who died at the age of 86. Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey look at his relationship with the former Labour deputy prime minister. And more on Queen Camilla missing the Royal Variety Performance.

Further listening: The Prince's homelessness champion, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton

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The King and Archbishop

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:24:19 GMT

A busy week for the King, who as head of the Church of England accepts the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation. The first for nearly five hundred years. Plus King Charles celebrates his 76th birthday; Prince William is in Belfast and Prince Andrew stumps up the cash to remain at Royal Lodge - for the time being?

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Prince William’s “hardest year in my life”

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:16:35 GMT

The Prince of Wales was in South Africa this week for his annual Earthshot prize and gave a candid insight into his "brutal" year. And what are the implications for the Royal Family following the election of Donald Trump? Does Harry have reason to be worried?

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The Prince's homelessness champion, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:00:59 GMT

Today, Roya and Kate are joined by the remarkably impressive, firefighting polymath Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, one of the world’s most senior female firefighters. She’s also an advocate for Prince William’s Homewards Initiative helping those who are homeless. And as you’ll hear, had to deal with the most challenging of starts to life, being homeless herself for some of her teenage years. She talks about what it is like working with the Prince of Wales, and taking part in a new ITV documentary which highlights the Prince's work on homelessness where the Prince of Wales has spoken candidly about drawing on his late mother’s “inspiration and guidance”.

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The tour wrapped up!

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:22:18 GMT

The King and Queen touched down in soggy Samoa on Wednesday, marking an end to the Australian leg of their visit down under. Despite the much publicised protests, can the Palace chalk it down as a success?

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The King and Queen down under

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 13:25:34 GMT

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Sydney during a very British downpour and amid feverish debate about the future of the monarchy in Australia. But what do the Aussies really think?

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Kate’s return to public life

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:10:18 GMT

The Princess of Wales paid a visit to victims of and first responders to the Southport stabbing attack in a surprise first engagement since finishing her chemotherapy. William asks for a new Bourne movie (and gets a disappointingly firm 'no'). And the King and Queen prepare for their visit down under.

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A hug from Kate

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:51:17 GMT

A poignant image emerged this week: The Princess of Wales, recovering from cancer, in an embrace with Liz Hatton, a teen battling the same disease, which came after a bucket list item was crossed off for the young photographer. That, and William and Harry's intriguingly similar diaries.

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Harry in New York and Kate at the ballet

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:37:12 GMT

Roya and Kate discuss Harry’s trip to New York while Meghan has also been in the headlines. Meanwhile the Princess of Wales has been gently adding to her activities with her recent visit to Sadler's Wells, the weekend trip to Balmoral and the upcoming Christmas carol service.

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Happy Birthday Harry!

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:16:32 GMT

Happy Birthday Harry! Roya and Kate delve into royal diplomacy on social media and in the flesh - who’s doing what, where? And will birthday well wishes mean any movement between Prince Harry and the Palace? Plus, the quiet work around the world of Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

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Kate's recovery

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:50:34 GMT

“Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright” - Roya and Kate take stock of the Princess of Wales' update on her treatment, and discuss new details about the King and Queen's upcoming tour of Australia and Samoa.

Video credit: Will Warr

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A Big Royal Reunion?

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:33:13 GMT

Liam and Noel were not the only brothers rumoured to be reuniting this week. Roya and Kate assess reports of a rumoured Royal comeback for Prince Harry. What really is the truth? Plus the latest on Prince William's beard and a look ahead to a packed Autumn calendar for the Royals!

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The Press & the Press Secretary

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:18:25 GMT

Kate is faced with a familiar challenge: how to glean as much information from the Royal Household as possible? Ailsa Anderson, Queen Elizabeth II's former press secretary, joins Kate in the studio for a one-to-one chat about journalism, royalty and what really goes on when you work behind the scenes at the palace.

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Prince Harry at 40: Where does he go next?

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:00:43 GMT

Roya Nikkhah looks ahead to the Duke of Sussex's big milestone in September with an in depth profile in the Sunday Times, and together with historian Hugo Vickers uses this as a starting point in considering whether the birthday might herald a reconsideration of the prince's “gilded exile”, and does his and Meghan's Colombia tour represents a moment of change?

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Portraits at the Palace (Part 2)

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:00:24 GMT

Roya and Kate continue their private tour of the King's Gallery, inside Buckingham Palace. In part two of their exploration of photographic portraits through the ages, they discuss Royal icons from 1980 to the modern day, where a contemporary approach dominates.

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Portraits at the Palace (Part 1)

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:00:34 GMT

This week, a special episode from an iconic royal landmark - Buckingham Palace. Roya and Kate are given their own private tour of the King's Gallery, currently home to more than 150 Royal photographic portraits, taken by the likes of Cecil Beaton, Dorothy Wilding, Annie Leibovitz and more. In the first of two parts, they look back at works from the 1920s to the 1980s and discuss the late Queen's coronation, and the relationship between the photographer and the sitter.

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The Royals at Westminster Abbey

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:00:15 GMT

It has been called "a House of God, and a House of Kings" and Westminster Abbey has been at the very heart of Royal occasions playing host to coronations, weddings, and funerals. And now a podcast, this podcast. In this special episode, Roya and Kate have the Abbey to themselves as they discuss its history, reflect on recent events there and explore the Royal family’s relationship with religion.

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Royal Goats, Happy Comebacks & Harry in Hot Water

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:00:09 GMT

A bumper week of royal news: The King met with Idris Elba, honoured goats in Guernsey then hotfooted it back to Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament. Harry caused controversy with an award in America. And there were welcome public returns for the Princess of Wales and Princess Anne.

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Your History: A new podcast from The Times

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:43:46 GMT

Today, we're sharing an episode of a new podcast from The Times.

It's called Your History, and each week it uses the obituary pages of The Times to tell the stories of important and fascinating lives. This week Anna Temkin, deputy obituaries editor at The Times, explores the lives of the sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer and Royal cake decorator Eddie Spence.

You can hear future episodes by following Your History wherever you listen to The Royals.

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It's coming home, to a refurbished Palace!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:00:37 GMT

This week, Roya and Kate are both sports correspondents and property correspondents as England edge closer to Euros glory, Buckingham Palace gets a newly-spruced wing and and the Prince of Wales presses on with his homelessness campaign. The King has already sent his best wishes to the team, but will William be in Berlin for the final? And Roya explains what it's really like behind the most famous net curtains in the country.

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Monarchs, Prime Ministers and inside Balmoral

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:34:14 GMT

"I have just returned from Buckingham Palace, where I accepted an invitation from His Majesty the King to form the next government of this great nation" said Sir Keir Starmer, but what exactly is the relationship between monarch and Prime Minister? Plus, Roya returns from Scotland with revelations about royal life inside Balmoral Castle.

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Taylor Swift, the Prince, the Emperor and the Princess Royal

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:00:41 GMT

A week of pomp, pageantry and pop as the Prince of Wales dances along to Taylor Swift as if no one was watching (but Roya and Kate were). Japan's Emperor Naruhito begins his state visit with King Charles rekindling an old friendship with some new jokes, and we look at the impact of the Princess Royal's incident involving a horse at her Gatcombe Park estate.

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The Royals at Royal Ascot

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:01:34 GMT

Royal Ascot plays host to the 'The Roya and Kate Show'. This week, the podcast comes to you live from the edge of the Parade Ring as the Royal Parade ends and the racing begins. Joining Roya and Kate is Donal McCabe, formerly the Communications Secretary for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Jamie Osborne who was reportedly the late Queen Mother's favourite jockey and now trainer, with horses running throughout the festival.

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Bonus: Kate at the King’s Birthday Parade

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:00:39 GMT

The King and Queen are at Ascot, and so are Roya and Kate for this bonus edition of 'The Royals' where they talk through the warmth of the reaction to Kate's appearance at last weekend's Trooping the Colour - and just how did Roya know she might be there?

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Trooping the Colour

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:32:06 GMT

Why being at Trooping of the Colour is so important to the Royal Family, and Kate and Roya discuss the possibilities of public appearances by the Princess of Wales. And why Kate was photographed with (football) royalty and Roya was suspiciously close to an attempt to deface a portrait of the King.

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The King, the Prince and the Presidents

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:35:07 GMT

The King honours the D-Day forces calling for goodness in every land, while the Prince of Wales joins world leaders. And Kate discusses her 'siege of Royal Lodge' scoop!

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The King and the Emperor

Thu, 30 May 2024 23:00:00 GMT

In April, the King's invitation to their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan to pay a State Visit to the UK was accepted and scheduled for late June, with the King and Queen hosting at Buckingham Palace. But after the Prime Minister's surprise decision to call a snap election within weeks, what now happens to the soft power of a State Visit and why do they actually matter? And a look ahead to one of the summer season highlights - Royal Ascot.

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Bonus: The Palace and Politics

Fri, 24 May 2024 17:00:02 GMT

The snap election caught many by surprise - even the Palace? The month ahead was supposed to be a hugely busy time for the Royals with both ceremonial and state occasions. So what happens now? In this bonus episode, Roya and Kate are joined by royal biographer Hugo Vickers to explore how politics will impact protocol at the Palace, as King Charles faces the first general election of his reign.

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Crowns and Chrysanthemums

Thu, 23 May 2024 23:00:31 GMT

We have a new monarchy - the King of the Compost and the Queen of the Bees as Charles and Camilla were re-named by the child gardeners at the ‘No Adults Allowed Garden’ at the Chelsea Flower Show. The visit comes as King Charles became the patron of the Royal Horticultural Society as his mother was for some seventy years. In a show recorded before the UK election announcement, Roya and Kate discuss flowers, weddings, garden parties and how the other members of the wider royal family might take up the slack in performing the more regular 'ribbon cutting' duties and how would these things be done without the royals?

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Power, Pomp and Pictures

Thu, 16 May 2024 23:00:05 GMT

Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are drawn to the new and very red painting of King Charles and they use this first official portrait to also look back at images of old to predict the future direction of the monarchy. They analyse Roya's exclusive earlier in the week on reports that the King had agreed to a request from the Duke of Sussex to stay in a royal residence ahead of the Duke's trip to London - Harry, it is thought, choosing instead to stay in a hotel. The two editors discuss how they piece together the jigsaw of briefings, tip-offs and insights to make royal coverage possible. It is not, in the words of Kate, all 'hats and champagne'.

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The King, The Prince and The Duke

Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:36 GMT

The hugely experienced royal editors of The Sunday Times and the Times, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey, explore the ever-evolving world of the British monarchy. In their first episode they discuss the week when Prince William visited a homelessness project in Cornwall, and King Charles and the Duke of Sussex were both in London but no meeting took place - why?

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Introducing The Royals with Roya and Kate

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:00:04 GMT

Two of the biggest names in reporting the royals introduce their new podcast combining humour, insight, debate and the occasional scoop. Episode one will be available on Friday 10th of May, wherever you find your podcasts.

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