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Welcome to our Royal Podcast all about the British Royal Family. Every episode will be crammed to the rafters with news, commentary and opinions about the family of Windsors.

Join your hosts Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole as we take a look at the comings and goings of the Royals and try keeping up with the Windsors.

Remember to follow, subscribe, heart, leave a 5* review and a comment on the Pod.
And why not be part of our royal community over on Instagram - @keepingupwiththewindsorspod

Keeping Up With The Windsors | A Royal Family Podcast - News and Updates Rachael Andrews & Michelle Thole

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Welcome to our Royal Podcast all about the British Royal Family. Every episode will be crammed to the rafters with news, commentary and opinions about the family of Windsors.

Join your hosts Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole as we take a look at the comings and goings of the Royals and try keeping up with the Windsors.

Remember to follow, subscribe, heart, leave a 5* review and a comment on the Pod.
And why not be part of our royal community over on Instagram - @keepingupwiththewindsorspod

    From The Archives | The Prince In Wales | Episode 18

    From The Archives | The Prince In Wales | Episode 18

    Hi Royal Community,
    Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you.
    In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71....
    Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for. 
    So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy! 
     But....with re-released episodes comes caveats....
    *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired. 
    **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference. 
    ***Episode 18 was recorded on the 7th July 2021 and first uploaded on the 9th July 2021.  
    As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there.
                                             ...........................................
    Podcast Retrospective Editing Mistake:
    At 27:48 when talking about The Princess Royal’s engagement, please note that we made a mistake and Michelle mentions Ireland but this should be Northern Ireland. We are so sorry for this mistake. We have since educated ourselves for future/upcoming episodes. 
    In today's Royal Round-Up:
    We let you know abut our trip to London visiting The Wallace Collection, Lantana Elephants at Green Park and Kensington Palace for the Royal Style Exhibition featuring Diana, Princess of Wales wedding dress and visiting The Diana Statue for the first time at the Sunken Gardens.
    Queen Elizabeth II and The Princess Royal headed to the Edinburgh Climate Change institute where they arrived by hybrid Range Rover and we had two treebilees and one plaque attack!
    Queen Elizabeth II welcomed Chancellor of the federal republic of Germany, Dr. Angela Merkel at Windsor Castle.
    The Queen visits Coronation street to celebrate their 60th Anniversary
    The Royals heads to Wimbledon
    Catherine self-isolates for ten days
    Prince William celebrates the 73rd anniversary of the National Health Service with a garden party in Buckingham Palace and a service at St Paul’s Cathedral.
    Queen Elizabeth II awarded the NHS with the George Cross for the collective service during the Covid Pandemic. Only three awards have been awarded for collective work including the Country of Malta and the Ulster Constabulary respectively 
    Prince William headed to the England v Denmark football match and rubbed shoulders with members of the Denmark Royal family.
    Lady Louise competed at the Windsor Horse Show
    Sophie, Countess of Wessex rode a tandem bike in aid of Vision Foundation
    Sophie and Princess Alexandra had a joint engagement visiting  the Guide Dogs for the Blind and Windmill City Farm
    We chat Princess Alexandra facts 
    And, in our Royal News:
    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall head to Wales for ‘Wales Week’. They visited:
    The budget supermarket in Iceland in Wrexham
    Wachartt Vaccine factory
    Tested the water at St Winifreds Well in Flintshire
    Charlies took the River simples Racer Car for a test drive
    Camilla visited the Hay Festival
    Llantrisant Guild Hall Heritage Centre built in 1346
    Llanich vineyard for their 10th anniversary for a treebilee and plaque attack
    And, listed the Welsh College of Music and Drama
    Charles has his own Spotify playlist!
    And finally visited the Macmillan Cancer Support
     
    The Princess Royal makes the Royal News. She visited:
    Aintrum Castle Gardens to award them the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
    The Hillsborough Castle where a reception was held for volunteers and charitable organisations. Also, she saw the Northern Ireland centenary Rose.
    The Thames Tideway tunnel and turned the last bolt to complete the project
    Anne received the lifetime achievement award o

    • 35 min
    From The Archives | Diana Statue Unveiling | Episode 17

    From The Archives | Diana Statue Unveiling | Episode 17

    Hi Royal Community,
    Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you.
    In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71....
    Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for. 
    So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy! 
     But....with re-released episodes comes caveats....
    *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired. 
    **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference. 
    ***Episode 17 was recorded on the 1st July 2021 and first uploaded on the 2nd July 2021.  
    As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there.
                                             ...........................................

     
    In today's Royal Round-Up:
     

    We hear more information from the Platinum Jubilee Committee with concept art for the Pageant
    Queen Elizabeth II talks to Canadian military members for Armed Forces Day 
    The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh head to Forfar in Scotland 
    Prince Willam announces The Earthshot Prize Awards at Alexandra Palace
    For those of you wondering where our phrase 'Plaque Attack' came from....well today is the day! 
    Plus so much more…
     
    And, in our Royal News: 
     
    We talk about whether Prince George should have worn a suit or an England shirt during his first Royal engagement watching England play football against Germany
    And, we share our very first reactions of seeing pictures from the unveiling of Diana, Princess of Wales statue at the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace
     

    🐶 Welcome to episode 17 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors', a British Royal Family podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole.
    Our Royal podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the British Royal Family news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 
    #keepingupwiththewindsors #theroyalfamilypodcast #royalpodcast  #royalpodcastsonspotify #royalpodcastsonapple
     
    Join the Royal community via: 
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    ☕️ Buy Us A Coffee Here: https://ko-fi.com/keepingupwiththewindsors
    💌 Email: keepingupwiththewindsorspod@gmail.com
     
    Spread the word: 
    🎧 Spotify: Following the podcast, rate and share on your socials 
    🍏 Apple: SUBSCRIBE 👍🏻 It's free! And leave us a 5* review 
    ⭐️ Share the pod with anyone you think will love it! 
     
    🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:
     Keeping Up With The Windsors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingupwiththewindsorspod/
    The Royal Family:  https://www.royal.uk/
    The Royal Family Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily
     
    Disclaimers: 
    *No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 
    **This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. 
    ***We are Royal fans and these are our subjective opinions. Please educate yourself further to gain a full perspective on the Royal family as a whole. We are just one piece of the puzzle. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).
    ****We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly. 
     
    Credits: 
    Hosts: Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole 
    Editor: Michelle Thole 
    Producer:

    • 45 min
    From The Archives | Big Change Starts Small | Episode 16

    From The Archives | Big Change Starts Small | Episode 16

    Hi Royal Community,
    Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you.
    In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71....
    Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for. 
    So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy! 
     But....with re-released episodes comes caveats....
    *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired. 
    **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference. 
    ***Episode 16 was recorded on the 20th June 2021 and first uploaded on the 25th June 2021.  
    As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there. 
                                              ...........................................
    *Fact Check* Michelle mentions Ronaldino as the footballer with a terrible statue, this was in fact Ronaldo.  
                                             ...........................................

     
    In today's Royal Round-Up:
     

    William hints at something big with a Drone video (*cough* It’s The Earthshot Prize)
    Queen Elizabeth makes an appearance at Royal Ascot to raptuous applause
    Camilla reads a lots of books to children in her role as patron for Book Trust
    And, we see Charles and Camilla enjoying a spot of afternoon tea at Drury Lane Theatre after looking at the recent theatre renovation project with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.
    We hit 2,000 downloads and 1,000 followers on Instagram! Thanks so so much!
    Plus so much more…
     
    And, in our Royal News: 
     
    Catherine announces her Royal Centre for Early Childhood and her Big Change Starts Small campaign
    The Royal Family financial report for 2021 is released and we are discussing:
    Are the Royal family good value for money?
    Did Harry and Meghan lie about financial support from Prince Charles during the Oprah Interview?
    Are the Buckingham Palace renovations a waste of money?
     

    🐶 Welcome to episode 16 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors', a British Royal Family podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole.
    Our Royal podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the British Royal Family news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 
    #keepingupwiththewindsors #theroyalfamilypodcast #royalpodcast  #royalpodcastsonspotify #royalpodcastsonapple
     
    Join the Royal community via: 
    👑 Instagram: @keepingupwiththewindsorspod 
    📺 Youtube: Search "Keeping Up With The Windsors"
    ☕️ Buy Us A Coffee Here: https://ko-fi.com/keepingupwiththewindsors
    💌 Email: keepingupwiththewindsorspod@gmail.com
     
    Spread the word: 
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    ⭐️ Share the pod with anyone you think will love it! 
     
    🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:
     Keeping Up With The Windsors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingupwiththewindsorspod/
    The Royal Family:  https://www.royal.uk/
    The Royal Family Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily
    Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood: https://royalfoundation.com/early-childhood/
    Royal Family Finance Report 2021
     
    Disclaimers: 
    *No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 
    **This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. 
    ***We are Royal fans and these are our subjective opinions. Please educate yourself

    • 38 min
    From The Archives | The Queen Meets Biden | Episode 15

    From The Archives | The Queen Meets Biden | Episode 15

    Hi Royal Community,
    Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you.
    In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71....
    Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for. 
    So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy! 
     But....with re-released episodes comes caveats....
    *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired. 
    **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference. 
    ***Episode 15 was recorded on the 16th June 2021 and first uploaded on the 18th June 2021.  
    As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there. 
                                             ...........................................
    In today's episode:
    On a joint engagement with Camilla and Catherine, The Queen cuts a cake with a sword for the Big Lunch.
    The Queen's ice breaking moment at the G7 
    Catherine and Dr. Jill Biden have a joint engagement at a primary school.
    Trooping The colour takes place again at Windsor castle
    President Biden meet the Queen at Windsor Castle
    The Queen receives the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison
    It’s Royal Ascot week - Camilla looked amazing
    And, Sophie speaks candidly about rape survivors, and life without Prince Philip on BBC 5 Live Radio Interview 
     
    🐶 Welcome to episode 15 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors', a British Royal Family podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole.
    Our Royal podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the British Royal Family news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 
    #keepingupwiththewindsors #theroyalfamilypodcast #royalpodcast  #royalpodcastsonspotify #royalpodcastsonapple
     
    Join the Royal community via: 
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    ☕️ Buy Us A Coffee Here: https://ko-fi.com/keepingupwiththewindsors
    💌 Email: keepingupwiththewindsorspod@gmail.com
     
    Spread the word: 
    🎧 Spotify: Following the podcast, rate and share on your socials 
    🍏 Apple: SUBSCRIBE 👍🏻 It's free! And leave us a 5* review 
    ⭐️ Share the pod with anyone you think will love it! 
     
    🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:
     
    The Royal Family - https://www.royal.uk/
    The Royal Family Twitter - https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily
    The Countess of Wessex on BBC 5 Live: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09lkqk8
    Royal Ascot: https://www.ascot.com/
    The Big Lunch: https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-lunch
    Prime Minister of Australia 2018-2022 : https://www.instagram.com/ScottMorrisonMP/
    Information about the Monarchy of Australia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy_of_Australia
     
    Disclaimers: 
    *No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 
    **This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. 
    ***We are Royal fans and these are our subjective opinions. Please educate yourself further to gain a full perspective on the Royal family as a whole. We are just one piece of the puzzle. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).
    ****We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly. 
     
    Credits: 
    Hosts: Rachael Andrews and Michelle T

    • 48 min
    From The Archives | Lilibet Diana | Episode 14

    From The Archives | Lilibet Diana | Episode 14

    Hi Royal Community,
    Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you.
    In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71....
    Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for. 
    So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy! 
     But....with re-released episodes comes caveats....
    *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired. 
    **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference. 
    ***Episode 14 was recorded on the 9th June 2021 and first uploaded on the 11th June 2021.  
    As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there. 
     ........................................
    Coming up in today’s episode: 
    On what would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, the Queen had received an honorary rose and planted a tree. 
    The Prince Philip exhibitions were announced - now closed 
    Are Australian Royal community able to get a free picture of The Queen? What is an empire biscuit? 
    We find out where Treebilee came from? 
    The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are interviewed for The Telegraph talking about Oprah, Harry and Lilibet Diana. 
    Was Lilibet Diana’s name in bad taste? We discussed it all in today’s episode. 
      ........................................
    🐶 Welcome to episode 14 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors', a British Royal Family podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole.
    Our Royal podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the British Royal Family news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 
    #keepingupwiththewindsors #theroyalfamilypodcast #royalpodcast  #royalpodcastsonspotify #royalpodcastsonapple
     
    Join the Royal community via: 
    👑 Instagram: @keepingupwiththewindsorspod 
    📺 Youtube: Search "Keeping Up With The Windsors"
    ☕️ Buy Us A Coffee Here: https://ko-fi.com/keepingupwiththewindsors
    💌 Email: keepingupwiththewindsorspod@gmail.com
     
    Spread the word: 
    🎧 Spotify: Following the podcast, rate and share on your socials 
    🍏 Apple: SUBSCRIBE 👍🏻 It's free! And leave us a 5* review 
    ⭐️ Share the pod with anyone you think will love it! 
     
    🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:
     
    The Royal Family - https://www.royal.uk/
    The Royal Family Twitter - https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily
     
     
    Disclaimers: 
    *No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 
    **This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. 
    ***We are Royal fans and these are our subjective opinions. Please educate yourself further to gain a full perspective on the Royal family as a whole. We are just one piece of the puzzle. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole (and any special guests featured in specific episodes).
    ****We are not affiliated with any of the charities, patronages, links and/or recommendations mentioned in this podcast series unless duly noted accordingly. 
     
    Credits: 
    Hosts: Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole 
    Editor: Michelle Thole 
    Producer: Michelle Thole 
     
    Copyright © 2024 All Rights Reserved

    • 50 min
    From The Archives | The Princess & The Pink Dress | Episode 13

    From The Archives | The Princess & The Pink Dress | Episode 13

    Hi Royal Community,
    Thank you for all your support during our break. We are missing you.
    In the meantime, we have heard from lots of you who have been asking about our archived episodes 11-71....
    Well, whilst we take a break from weekly uploading, we have listened and decided to release those archived episodes that you have been asking for. 
    So, over the coming weeks, we will be re-releasing these episodes to keep you entertained. We hope you enjoy! 
     But....with re-released episodes comes caveats....
    *Remember our opinions, beliefs and feelings may have changed on the subject since this originally aired. 
    **The information could have been updated, social handles and/or Royal titles changed, and our dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II may possibly still have been alive when this was recorded so please note the time difference. 
    ***Episode 13 was recorded on the 2nd June 2021 and first uploaded on the 4th June 2021.  
    As always please leave us a comment, email us or head to Instagram and get involved there. 
    ...................................................................................................................
    *** We feature Mila Sneddon in today's podcast. We are ecstatic to update you that she has been cancer free for nearly two years since we recorded this! 
    Coming up today:
    We know (!) we say the word coronated instead of crowned 👀
    The King pulls a pint of beer in South London 
    Catherine has her Covid vaccine looking like a model 
    The Platinum Jubilee information is announced
    And, Catherine meet Mila Sneddon in Holyrood House
     
    🐶 Welcome to episode 13 of the ’Keeping Up With The Windsors', a British Royal Family podcast with your hosts, Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole.
    Our Royal podcast is dedicated to the British Royal Family and keeping you up-to-date with all the British Royal Family news, opinions and commentary as it happens. 
    #keepingupwiththewindsors #theroyalfamilypodcast #royalpodcast  #royalpodcastsonspotify #royalpodcastsonapple
     
    Join the Royal community via: 
    👑 Instagram: @keepingupwiththewindsorspod 
    📺 Youtube: Search "Keeping Up With The Windsors"
    ☕️ Buy Us A Coffee Here: https://ko-fi.com/keepingupwiththewindsors
    💌 Email: keepingupwiththewindsorspod@gmail.com
     
    Spread the word: 
    🎧 Spotify: Following the podcast, rate and share on your socials 
    🍏 Apple: SUBSCRIBE 👍🏻 It's free! And leave us a 5* review 
    ⭐️ Share the pod with anyone you think will love it! 

    🎯 Patronages, Charities, Links and Recommendations Mentioned:
    Shielding Mila Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwi-C-LljcM&ab_channel=ThePrinceandPrincessofWales
    Hold Still: www.npg.org.uk/holdstill
    The Royal Family - https://www.royal.uk/
    The Royal Family Twitter - https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily
    Medical Detection Dogs: https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/a-royal-appointment/
    Royal Academy of The Arts: https://www.royal.uk/clarencehouse/duchess-cornwall-tours-royal-academy-arts
    Omnibus Theatre: https://www.thisisclapham.co.uk/royal-visit-to-clapham-old-town/
    Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition:https://www.royalcwsociety.org/essay-competition
    Volunteers’ Week: https://volunteersweek.org/
    The King’s Foundation: https://www.kings-foundation.org/
    Commonwealth War Graves: https://www.cwgc.org/
    Platinum Jubilee: https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20221110105901/https://platinumjubilee.gov.uk/
     
    Disclaimers: 
    *No content in this podcast represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the British Royal Family or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 
    **This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The British Royal Family or any of its affiliates. 
    ***We are Royal fans and these are our subjective opinions. Please educate yourself further to gain a full perspective on the Royal family as a whole. We are just one piece of the puzzle. All content represents only that of Rachael Andrews and Michelle

    • 40 min

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