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.

23 HR AGO

What was it like behind the scenes on Prince Harry’s secret trip of Ukraine?

Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson are the only two broadcast journalists that were allowed into Ukraine to cover Prince Harry's secret trip. They reveal all about how they entered a warzone with a royal, what would happen in the event of an attack and why they had to keep it all a secret. On his visit to Ukraine Harry followed the footsteps of his mother and her work with the Halo Trust. Harry visited an active minefield in Bucha mirroring the work of Diana in Angola in 1997. Harry was also very outspoken on his trip calling for “American leadership” in the conflict in what some have called a veiled attack on President Trump. He also called directly on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. Speaking in an exclusive interview to Chris Harry said “he will always be part of the royal family” - six years after he left the UK with his wife Meghan.

30 min
4 DAYS AGO

King Charles' special tribute to his late mother

On what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, Talking Royals brings you this special episode as King Charles releases a tribute to his late mother. In a video statement, the King said that "much about the times we now live in I suspect may have troubled her deeply, but I take heart from her belief that goodness will always prevail." Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss Charles' touching tribute to his "darling Mama" - and his fairly pointed remark about the things he thinks may have "troubled" her today.

16 min
17 APR

Is the criticism of Harry and Meghan's Australia tour unfair?

Was Harry and Meghan's trip to Australia really "a cash-grabbing, money-making exercise"? This week, the Talking Politics team discuss whether the Sussexes tour Down Under felt uncomfortable, due to the combination of charitable and commercial opportunities. Harry and Meghan kicked off the visit by dropping into a hospital in Melbourne, where they met sick children, their families and medical staff. Meghan then served up a meal in the kitchen of a women's shelter, while Prince Harry honoured fallen veterans. In a surprise move, the Duchess also appeared on Australian Masterchef as a guest judge. But, the couple have come under scrutiny in the local media for using Australia as "an ATM". Notably, the Duchess of Sussex appeared at a female-only wellness retreat in Sydney, where tickets started at A$2,699 (£1,430) per person. So if other non-working royals like Zara and Mike Tindall can exploit commercial opportunities, shouldn't the Sussexes be able to use the same model? And why does Meghan get criticised for wearing expensive clothes, while Kate is praised for the doing the same?

21 min
10 APR

How did the late Queen really feel about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?

The Talking Royals team are back! This week, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's absence from the recent Easter Service. Plus, in this week's episode we're joined by esteemed royal biographer Hugo Vickers, who has written a book to mark the 100th anniversary of the late Queen’s birth. He recalls Queen Elizabeth’s distress and concern about the future of her son, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after he was linked to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. And...Are criticisms of the Sussexes fair? Charlene and Hugo debate whether it’s fair to say that Prince Harry and Meghan neglected their duty when they left the royal family. At the time, the couple said they intended to step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen." In a statement, the Duchess of Sussex said she was "saddened" by reports that she was rude to staff at Kensington Palace and described it as "attack on her character." And Hugo reveals why the Queen refused to take calls from her grandson, Prince Harry, without anyone else present in the room. And, as hundreds of items from the late Queen’s wardrobe go on display in Buckingham Palace, Lizzie explains why Elizabeth’s stunning wedding dress might never be seen in public again. And which royal couple will be having a Summer wedding in June?

32 min
27 MAR

Could Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie lose their titles after Andrew's arrest?

Have Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie been quietly sidelined by the King? Could they be stripped of their royal titles? And where is Fergie? Join our royal experts for their weekly conversation covering all the significant royal topics of the week. Chris, Lizzie and Lucrezia discuss how the two sisters' reputation has been affected by the arrest of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Beatrice was last seen publicly with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, at Sandringham for the Christmas Day service, alongside her sister Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank. Chris reveals the mood in the palace since Princess Beatrice and Eugenie's names were included in the latest release of the Epstein files. Plus, are the royal sisters still talking to their mother, Sarah Ferguson? And where could she be hiding? The former Duchess of York has not been seen in months, despite constant press speculation about her whereabouts. Being named in the Epstein files does not automatically imply wrongdoing or criminal activity. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson have previously denied all wrongdoing. Don't forget, if you want to have a look at all the fantastic archive footage we use, head to the Talking Royals Youtube channel to watch.

26 min
20 MAR

Behind the scenes at the stunning state visit: All the royal details you missed

What were the hidden details you might have missed from the royals' Nigerian state banquet? The Talking Royals team delve into what really happens when the King plays host at Windsor Castle. From Princess Kate's stunning banquet gown, to the King holding hands with the Nigerian President, plus everything that the guests ate and drank. And what did TikTok icon 'Bus Aunty' say to the monarch, when she met him at a special royal reception? Bemi Orojuogun joins us in the studio to tell us what it meant to her to meet the King. Plus: What did Harry and Meghan have to say about the royal author who criticised the Invictus games? Find out what was in the Sussexes' jaw-dropping response.

30 min
13 MAR

Previously-unseen photo of Andrew, Epstein and Mandelson uncovered

An extraordinary never-before-seen photo uncovered by ITV News shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Lord Mandelson together for the first time. The photo is thought to have been taken sometime between 1999 and 2000, before Epstein was imprisoned in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a minor. It was released as part of the Epstein files. The image shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson dressed in bathrobes sat around a table with Epstein, drinking from mugs with the US flag on. It comes after a week in which the royal family gathered for the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. As the King and Queen arrived dozens of protesters chanted at them, “What did you know?” In this week’s episode, Chris, Lizzie, Charlene and Russell Myers discuss this new photo, plus what it could mean for the royal family. We’ve got all the new details about Harry and Meghan’s trip to Australia next month, and their recent split with Netflix. Plus, stay tuned until the end for a special royal film quiz.

37 min
7 MAR

Royal photographer reveals how he captured his most iconic Royal Family images

Royal photographer Chris Jackson joins Charlene, Chris and Lizzie to discuss his long career taking many of the most iconic photographs in modern Royal history. He talks through the pressure of getting the perfect photos of the King, late Queen, and others - and capturing the Royal Family's highest and lowest moments. Also - with the US-Israel entering war with Iran this week, what does it mean for the King's scheduled state visit to the U.S. next year? And how do the team assess the King's ability to deal with Donald Trump's character? The team also react to the Prince and Princess of Wales' St David's Day message - the first time we've heard Kate speaking Welsh. And they take a look at Kate's latest spot of dancing to celebrate Indian culture at a dance company in Leicester.

37 min

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Interesting listening for many reasons

11/12/2024

ottiebow

Enjoy it for the most part, not sure adding in a third presenter adds anything extra. I feel the possible banter they have is not translating particularly well. Appears to be a fair amount of jostling or rivalry between the presenters! not sure the presenters personalities compliment one another on a podcasts. hoping they get on much better In real life for their sake! Both very knowledgeable
Dreadful

5 days ago

Jeanmay8166

Please replace Ms White, she’s absolutely awful. Loves the sound of her voice & thinks only her opinion matters
It’s interesting to listen with hindsight

27/05/2025

Big Bad Bollox

It’s quite interesting to hear the background to Royal stories especially when they have a guest. It’s interesting to listen in 2025 to the podcast from the beginning and hear how gushing everyone was about H&M, even cynical Chris Ship. You can hear the shift in attitude as things start to implode and some of the commentary, knowing what we know now is a bit cringe worthy. I do wish they’d stop talking about them now and focus more on the working Royals. The addition of Charlene White adds nothing to the pod as I find her endlessly condescending.
Not sure

08/02/2025

jimbobs mum

I love listening to podcasts about the royals but it does feel as though the presenters on this one don’t really like each other- the conversation feels really awkward at times. It’s a shame really as could have some really good content.

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.