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Talking Royals
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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 covering over the last seven days, sharing their insight and bringing you interviews with a range of guests.
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How did Meghan, Archie and Lilibet manage to completely avoid the UK media?
5d ago00:29:32Tap to summarizeOn 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...
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Will Harry, Meghan and the children reunite with King Charles?
2w ago00:22:13Tap to summarizeChris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss the royal question everyone is asking: Where are Meghan and her children?With rumours flying that the Duchess has landed in the UK, ready for a secret family reunion, the team run through what we know about the Sussex's ongoing plans. And will Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet finally spend some time with their grandfather, the King?
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'He lost convincingly' - Expert reaction to Harry’s privacy case defeat to Mail publisher
2w ago00:17:40Tap to summarizePrince Harry, Sir Elton John and five others' claims over alleged unlawful information gathering by Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers have been dismissed at the High Court.Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to talk about the decision, which comes as the Duke of Sussex visits the UK to mark one year until the Invictus Games which will be held in Birmingham next summer.
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The Princess of Wales' 'amazing' surprise for young boy on a mountain
2w ago00:14:52Tap to summarizeThe Princess of Wales has completed the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money in support of the hospital where she was treated for cancer and "explore life beyond diagnosis".Kate revealed in a message on social media that she had successfully taken on the trek, not only as a physical endeavour but “to give something back” and raise awareness of the wider impact of serious illness.The team react to the heartwarming moment 11-year-old Ted, who was carried the whole way in his wheelchair by friends and family, bumped into her at the top of Ben Nevis.Plus, we discuss Prince George's 'work experience' at an RAF base. Is this a glimpse of his future as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?And a big moment next week in Harry's legal battle against the press.Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss on this week's Talking Royals.
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Revealed: The 'six terrorist plots' Prince Harry's team say make Britain unsafe for his family
3w ago00:24:09Tap to summarizeWe have seen a highly sensitive security report which states that Prince Harry is the focus of six terrorist plots, five of which originated in the UK.The report, commissioned by Harry's own private security firm, details dozens of threats and potential attacks facing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and includes an al-Qaeda document which called for his assassination.The revelations come as the Duke of Sussex is preparing to travel to the UK, and has still not decided whether to bring his family to his home country, which he considers is unsafe.The document was submitted to the UK security committee tasked with deciding whether Harry should get state-funded protection when he travels in the country.So where does it leave Prince Harry's plans for his UK visit next week? Will he bring Meghan and the children to see the King for the first time in years? Or is the whole thing off?And how does Prince Harry personally feel about the situation?Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss on this week's Talking Royals.
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The King makes shock announcement about the future of Buckingham Palace
4w ago00:40:55Tap to summarizeShould the King be living at Buckingham Palace, especially after the taxpayer shelled out £369 million on refurbishing it?That's one of many questions Charlene, Chris and Lizzie tackle on this week's episode of Talking Royals. So, as the King announces he and the Queen will be making Clarence House their permanent residence, what is the point of Buckingham Palace now?Plus – how will the rest of the royal family cope with Harry and Meghan’s imminent trip to the UK? What are the theories behind Harry’s sudden U-turn on the decision to bring Meghan and his children to his home country? And will Archie and Lilibet meet their grandfather and other members of the Royal Family?The team also discuss the release of the King's finances which include some eye-watering sums of money spent on travel and foreign trips. So is the spending justified?Plus, who was best dressed at Royal Ascot last week?
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Our royal experts react to all the best moments from Ascot 2026
Jun 1800:31:19Tap to summarizeWith the royals’ summer season in full swing, Talking Royals are ringside at the races for a very special episode from Royal Ascot! The team have all the behind-the-scenes details from the high society event of the year… On Day One of Ascot, the King and Queen were joined for the iconic carriage procession by the new Mr and Mrs Peter Phillips, fresh from their royal wedding celebrations. So who wore what? And what is the perfect colour to wear to Ascot? And what was Charlene’s hat disaster? Plus, the Trooping of the Colour controversy, as the Princess of Wales is caught giving a stern glare from the royal carriage. But who was the icy stare aimed at? And, Prince’s George’s new school is revealed…Our royal experts react to the big news.
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The behind-the-scenes gossip from the royal wedding of the year
Jun 1200:32:05Tap to summarizePeter Phillips and Harriet Sperling have tied the knot at a modest royal wedding that gained major attention with the arrival of the King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales.But also notably, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie were in public attendance to see Princess Anne's son marry NHS nurse Harriet at the private ceremony.In this episode of Talking Royals, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss the family dynamics of their appearance, a day after news broke that the former Prince Andrew had been earning money by subletting properties of his former home in Windsor.The team reveal the behind-the-scenes gossip from the big day, as well as what they saw inside the church after the ceremony.The group also catch up on William's appearance at London Tech Week - where he fronted a new data-driven method to combat homelessness - and wonder whether England and Scotland's success at the FIFA World Cup could actually prove problematic for the football-mad Patron of the FA.
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Surprising new details about Andrew, Beatrice, Eugenie and others’ rent arrangements
Jun 500:29:07Tap to summarizeThe former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been earning money by subletting properties in the grounds of his former home in Windsor.The arrangements for the lease of his home, Royal Lodge, from which he was ejected by the King last year, have been revealed in a new report, which also shows his daughters don't pay any rent on their homes inside royal palaces.On this episode of Talking Royals Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss how Andrew was able to charge rent on properties and keep the money for himself.Meanwhile the Princess of Wales was visiting a cancer centre on what was an emotional day for all involved.Meghan has released a new photo of her, Prince Harry, and Princess Lilibet to mark her daughter's fifth birthday.And we turn the clocks back all the way to 1991 to see what a royal school Sports Day looked like 35 years ago.
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William and Kate's royal mansions, secret tax bill and big plans for a financial shake-up
May 2800:31:54Tap to summarizeThis week on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie discuss all things Prince and Princess of Wales..As the Prince of Wales announces significant changes to his financial portfolio, we investigate how rich William and Kate really are, how many houses they have, whether they pay tax...And what is their vision for the future of the monarchy's finances?Plus, we analyse a rare personal interview with Prince William, in which he reveals how chaotic the family's school run can be, George's schooling arrangements and his pride at his wife's work into early years.
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