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Get the latest Royal Family news, interviews and insider analysis every week on The Royal Tea - the must-listen podcast for everything Buckingham Palace and beyond. Featuring the best Talk interviews and highlights from across the schedule, we bring you sharp discussion, expert guests and the biggest royal talking points dominating the headlines. From King Charles and Queen Camilla to the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the ongoing drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, no story is off limits. We also track the fallout from the disgraced former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Expect exclusive commentary, big royal debates, and must-hear moments from Talk’s presenters — all in one place. For the best royal insight, gossip and analysis, subscribe to The Royal Tea and stay ahead of the story. God Save The King! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 HRS AGO

    Royal Shock: Andrew Arrested as King Says “Law Must Take Its Course”

    Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to former Sun Royal Editor Charlie Rae after the extraordinary arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. With the King declaring that “the law must take its course” and expressing his “deepest concern,” the constitutional stakes could not be higher. Rae calls the development “absolutely extraordinary” and warns the former prince will now face investigators who will be “probing exactly what he did, when he did it and how he did it” — not a television interviewer, but detectives examining alleged confidential emails linked to the Epstein files. Drawing on decades covering the Royal Family, Rae gives a personal insight into Andrew’s character, describing him as “an arrogant man” who made it clear, “I am a Prince of the Realm.” The discussion revisits long-standing allegations connected to Jeffrey Epstein, Virginia Giuffre and claims of trafficking to the UK, asking why earlier complaints were not fully investigated and why misconduct in public office has become the first arrestable offence. Rae questions whether royal protection officers “must have seen something” during trips to Epstein’s New York residence, and whether more scrutiny is still to come. As multiple police forces assess evidence and the monarchy faces intense global attention, Julia and Rae examine whether this moment ultimately shields King Charles by proving no one is above the law — or deepens the crisis engulfing the House of Windsor. With Andrew denying wrongdoing and the legal process now under way, this episode breaks down what happens next in the Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and Royal Family investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

  2. 4 HRS AGO

    “At Long Last”: Andrew Arrested as Ex-Royal Protection Chief Warns of ‘Conspiracy of Silence’

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in a dramatic new chapter of the Epstein files investigation. On Talk, Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to former Head of Royal Protection Dai Davies as police take the unprecedented step of detaining the King’s brother. With Thames Valley Police leading inquiries and multiple forces now coordinating, Davies says his first reaction was simple: “At long last.” Davies tells Talk he has been calling for action “for nearly six years” and argues that the allegations around Andrew’s time as UK trade envoy are serious and potentially far reaching. He describes the case as a “Pandora’s box” with “enormous consequences” not only for Andrew but for the wider Royal Family. Questioning how senior palace officials handled early warnings, he says bluntly, “Stop taking us for fools, frankly,” and raises concerns about who knew what inside Buckingham Palace as the Epstein scandal unfolded. In stark comments, Davies warns of a possible “conspiracy of silence” if evidence shows information was deliberately withheld, adding that as an investigator he would not stop at junior levels but would “go all the way up.” With Andrew now in custody and the monarchy facing intense scrutiny, this episode examines whether the arrest signals long awaited accountability or the beginning of a deeper reckoning for the institution itself. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denies any wrongdoing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  3. 5 HRS AGO

    BREAKING: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ARRESTED

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in a dramatic development in the Epstein files investigation. Breaking the news live on Talk, Julia Hartley-Brewer told listeners that police had arrived at the Sandringham estate, where the King’s brother is currently living, marking an extraordinary escalation in the long-running scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, confidential government information and years of unanswered questions. Speaking in studio, Reform UK’s Shadow Chancellor Robert Jenrick said: “Nobody is above the law in this country.” He added that “the crimes that have been alleged are very serious and the police need to do whatever’s necessary to follow the evidence,” while acknowledging that many will ask why it has taken so long for this moment to arrive. “You’re right to raise questions about why it’s taken so long for this to come to a head,” he told Talk. The arrest follows mounting scrutiny over the Epstein files, allegations relating to Andrew’s time as UK trade envoy, and claims that confidential information may have been shared with the convicted sex offender. While no charges have been brought and Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing, today’s arrest represents a significant turning point in the Prince Andrew–Epstein scandal and raises fresh questions about accountability, transparency and whether the establishment has finally been forced to act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min

  4. 5 HRS AGO

    Police arrive at Sandringham on Prince Andrew's 66th BIRTHDAY amid Epstein probe

    Samara Gill lays out the accelerating downfall of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as the Metropolitan Police begin “initial inquiries” into claims that royal protection officers may have turned a blind eye during trips linked to Jeffrey Epstein. What began as a scandal over Andrew’s friendship with the convicted sex offender has now escalated into serious questions about institutional accountability, palace security and whether sworn officers failed to report what they witnessed. Gill examines explosive allegations that coded phrases such as “Mrs Windsor will arrive shortly” were allegedly used to admit female visitors into Buckingham Palace without standard logging, alongside reports of up to 90 UK flights connected to Epstein’s private jet, including arrivals at Stansted after his 2008 conviction. With references in the Epstein files to women entering royal residences and growing scrutiny over record-keeping, background checks and security protocols, the focus shifts from salacious headlines to potential breaches of safeguarding and national security. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denies any wrongdoing and previously settled a civil claim without admission of liability, but Gill asks the unavoidable question: why has there been no visible escalation when others have faced swift action? As comparisons are drawn with investigations into other public figures, this episode explores whether the Andrew-Epstein scandal is evolving into a broader reckoning over royal protection, institutional cover-up claims, and who knew what inside the Palace as the Epstein files continue to reverberate across the UK. Police arrive at Sandringham on Prince Andrew's 66th birthday as NINE forces investigate Epstein 'sex trafficking' claims Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  5. 6 HRS AGO

    What DOES the York Family know? Pressure increases on Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice

    Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly considering a joint interview to “clear their name” amid growing frustration over their parents’ links to Jeffrey Epstein. On Talk, Petrie Hosken speaks to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams about whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters can distance themselves from the scandal that continues to engulf the House of Windsor. Fitzwilliams warns that the Epstein files are “most unhelpful” to the sisters, noting that the controversy “gets bigger and more wriggling by the day.” He points to damaging revelations, including Sarah Ferguson taking “19 and 20-year-old” Beatrice and Eugenie to lunch with Epstein shortly after his release from prison, and questions about “where perhaps all the money came from” to fund earlier lifestyles. While “mentioning the files doesn’t denote wrongdoing,” he says, the reputational shadow is unavoidable. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor strenuously denies any wrongdoing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  6. 21 HRS AGO

    “You Can Hear Him Bent Over the Shredder” – Bleksley Explodes Over Andrew–Epstein Probe

    Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by former Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley as the Metropolitan Police begin examining explosive allegations linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Jeffrey Epstein’s island. The probe centres on claims that royal protection officers may have “turned a blind eye” during trips to Epstein’s private Caribbean compound, with Scotland Yard confirming that “initial enquiries… have begun”. The investigation follows allegations that members of the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command travelled with the former Duke of York to the island — including on Epstein’s private jet — where numerous women have alleged they were trafficked and abused. Bleksley tells Kevin O’Sullivan there “should not be this kind of delay” in launching a full criminal investigation, urging police to “get a grip” as pressure mounts over alleged failures of oversight and accountability. He questions whether deference toward royalty slowed action and suggests the Met must urgently establish what protection officers knew, what they reported, and whether any evidence was overlooked in relation to Epstein’s sex trafficking operation. In a blistering exchange, Bleksley adds: “If you listen carefully, you can hear Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor bent over the shredder as we speak — possibly,” as the pair discuss fears that key documents, travel logs and communications linked to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Little St James could disappear. With the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation widening, Talk examines whether Scotland Yard will now escalate the probe into alleged trafficking, misconduct in public office and potential obstruction — and whether this marks a turning point in the UK’s response to the Epstein scandal. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor strenuously denies any wrongdoing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

  7. 23 HRS AGO

    "ROTTEN apple" Andrew threatens the entire Royal Family

    Seven UK police forces are now reviewing evidence from the Epstein files as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces scrutiny over alleged “Lolita Express” flights and historic sex trafficking claims. Peter Cardwell speaks to royal commentator Caroline Aston about the coordinated investigations involving Essex Police, the Metropolitan Police, Surrey Police and others, as officers assess flight logs into Stansted and emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Aston says the saga is “the story that keeps on giving”, warning that three million documents mean “there’s other stuff that will come up as time goes on”. She describes the files as a “can of worms” that is getting “bigger and more wriggling by the day”, adding that the forensic trawl through emails and records could have long-lasting consequences. The interview also examines the position of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the £12 million settlement paid to Virginia Giuffre, and whether the Royal Family acted quickly enough. Aston says this “rotten apple is threatening to taint the whole picture” and argues the monarchy must embrace greater transparency as the Prince Andrew Epstein investigation continues to escalate. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor strenuously denies any wrongdoing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  8. 23 HRS AGO

    Harry “TERRIFIED” as Meghan Weighs Up Tell-All Book Deal

    Prince Harry is said to be in a panic as Meghan Markle weighs up a tell-all book deal, with Kevin O’Sullivan warning on Talk that a memoir could blow up any chance of reconciliation with King Charles and Prince William. In a punchy monologue, Kevin claims the prospect of Meghan “dishing the dirt” is having a “catastrophic effect” on the Duke of Sussex, as reports suggest he is urging her to step back while she looks for new ways to boost income and fund their Montecito lifestyle. Kevin links the alleged tensions to Harry’s emotional public appearance in Los Angeles, arguing the prince looked “shaking” and close to breaking point as he spoke at an event for bereaved parents. The show also revisits the Sussexes’ long-running feud with the Royal Family and the lingering fallout from past accusations aired in the Oprah Winfrey interview, with Kevin suggesting any fresh attacks would reignite the royal row at the worst possible moment. The programme also turns to the deepening Prince Andrew crisis, as fresh scrutiny over the Epstein files continues. Kevin revisits the £12 million settlement paid to Virginia Giuffre, the role of Ghislaine Maxwell, and allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s links to the ex-Duke of York. With renewed calls for a criminal investigation and growing pressure on Buckingham Palace, he argues the Andrew scandal remains one of the most serious threats facing the monarchy. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor strenuously denies any wrongdoing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
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Get the latest Royal Family news, interviews and insider analysis every week on The Royal Tea - the must-listen podcast for everything Buckingham Palace and beyond. Featuring the best Talk interviews and highlights from across the schedule, we bring you sharp discussion, expert guests and the biggest royal talking points dominating the headlines. From King Charles and Queen Camilla to the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the ongoing drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, no story is off limits. We also track the fallout from the disgraced former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Expect exclusive commentary, big royal debates, and must-hear moments from Talk’s presenters — all in one place. For the best royal insight, gossip and analysis, subscribe to The Royal Tea and stay ahead of the story. God Save The King! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    Talk
  • Creator
    TalkTV
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © TalkTV
  • Show Website
    The Royal Tea

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