The Royal Tea

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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. 6 HR AGO

    Prince Andrew Probe Explodes: Royal Family Crisis Deepens

    Kevin O’Sullivan speaks to former BBC Royal Editor Michael Cole as the Prince Andrew investigation intensifies, with fresh allegations over misuse of public money and growing pressure on King Charles. Cole warns, “You couldn’t exaggerate the seriousness of the situation for the monarchy,” as calls for accountability and even treason questions fuel the deepening Royal Family crisis. Ian Collins then interviews royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams on the latest in the Prince Andrew misconduct in public office probe and fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Calling it “a very serious crisis” and highlighting the “drip, drip, drip of allegations,” Fitzwilliams examines what this means for Prince William and the future of the monarchy as scrutiny continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  2. 8 HR AGO

    Prince Andrew Arrest & Epstein Files Investigation: Royal Family Crisis, King Charles Under Pressure

    Ian Collins speaks to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams as the Prince Andrew arrest investigation deepens. With searches ongoing and questions mounting over alleged misconduct in public office, Fitzwilliams describes the situation as “a very serious crisis” for the Royal Family, warning of the “drip, drip, drip of allegations” linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files. Could further revelations emerge? What does this mean for King Charles and Prince William? And how high is the legal bar for prosecution? As scrutiny intensifies, the future of the monarchy is under fresh pressure. Later, Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by commentator Benedict Spence to debate whether calls for a treason investigation go too far. Spence warns it is “very dangerous territory” and a “slippery slope,” while Julia insists “nobody in this country should be above the law.” As multiple police investigations continue and political tensions rise, the episode explores accountability, due process and whether Britain’s institutions are facing their biggest trust test in decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  3. 9 HR AGO

    “It’s Always The Cover-up”: Royal Editor Says Andrew Fallout Could Widen Beyond Criminal Probes

    Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks to former Sun Royal Editor Charlie Rae about the deepening crisis surrounding Andrew and the wider implications for the monarchy. Rae admits the scandal is “clearly damaging” and overshadowing the Royal Family’s public work, with questions now stretching “all the way to the top.” He says the key issue may not be the alleged offences themselves but whether there was any attempt to conceal the truth: “It’s never the alleged crime – it’s always the cover-up.” Rae argues that while Andrew must face full investigation, the inquiry should ultimately go wider to establish “who knew what and when.” He does not believe the King or Prince William were involved in any cover-up, suggesting they may have been reassured by Andrew at the time. However, he accepts that an independent or parliamentary-style probe may eventually be needed once criminal investigations conclude. Above all, he stresses the importance of not losing sight of the trafficking allegations, saying that the plight of alleged victims is “much, much more important” than disputes over leaked emails or royal embarrassment. Later Julia speaks to royal commentator and historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo about whether the Andrew scandal risks inflicting lasting damage on the monarchy. Heydel-Mankoo acknowledges a wider “disconnect between the British public and our institutions” and accepts that calls for transparency are justified. However, he argues that public anger is being aimed “squarely at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor,” not at King Charles or Prince William, warning that some reactions – including talk of treason or removing Andrew from the line of succession – are “hysterical” and constitutionally unnecessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  4. 10 HR AGO

    Meghan Markle SLAPS Ban On Harry & ANDREW Girls

    Meghan Markle’s latest alleged ultimatum to Prince Harry sets the tone for a royals-only first half-hour, as Kevin O’Sullivan, Samara Gill and Ash Gould tear into the fallout from Prince Andrew’s arrest and the widening Epstein shadow now hanging over the Yorks. Kevin claims Meghan has ordered Harry to cut ties with Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie as scrutiny intensifies around their past proximity to Epstein, with the panel stressing the sisters were “19 and 20” not “little girls” when they were taken to Epstein’s Florida mansion, and arguing the optics around money, travel and privilege are “not a good look”. Samara is blunt: “I’ve got no sympathy for them,” while Kevin says Meghan “spotted the problem” with the Yorks early and is now in full image control mode. Then the conversation detonates into breaking news: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with Kevin calling it “the biggest story I’ve ever covered” and Samara warning the stakes are huge: “The maximum sentence for that is a lifetime of imprisonment.” As police search property and questions swirl about who knew what, from royal protection officers to palace insiders, Samara says “this wasn’t a one man show… an entire apparatus”, while Ash fears the crisis could snowball upwards: “Did the King know anything about it?” The trio repeatedly stress it’s allegations and no charges, but the theme is unmistakable: a monarchy facing a trust test, and a royal soap opera getting darker by the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  5. 13 HR AGO

    “Conspiracy Of Silence” – Former Royal Protection Chief Says Questions Go “To The Very Top”

    Samara Gill speaks to former head of Royal Protection Dai Davies, who brands the unfolding royal scandal “unprecedented” and constitutionally serious. Davies warns the “tentacles are far reaching”, stretching across government departments, police forces and palace officials, and says there appears to have been a “complete conspiracy of silence” lasting decades. He insists the focus must return to victims, arguing British authorities failed to act earlier despite serious allegations involving UK citizens. Davies questions why due diligence was not carried out on Andrew’s associates and travel, asking: “Where is the audit trail? Follow the money trail.” He says protection officers, diplomats and senior palace figures should all be examined, adding it “beggars belief” that nothing untoward was reported during overseas visits. He also raises concerns about potential national security implications, suggesting security services and ministers must answer what they knew and when. Turning to the King, Davies says it is “uncharted waters” and admits he feels sympathy given the monarch’s health, but stresses that neither the palace nor government can “hide from telling the truth.” If wrongdoing or concealment were proven, he says, consequences would have to follow “like everyone else in this sorry saga.” Asked whether Andrew could ever face prison, Davies replies bluntly: “Call me cynical – I doubt it.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  6. 14 HR AGO

    Betrayal and Abdication? | Treason Talk And A Monarchy On The Brink

    Jeremy Kyle speaks to royal biographer Angela Levin, who admits she briefly considered whether King Charles might have to abdicate to protect the monarchy, before changing her mind. Levin argues the country needs “someone who knows everything about the royal family” to calm the crisis, insisting Charles is steady and experienced enough to ride it out. While questions persist over the £12 million settlement and who knew what, she says it is unclear whether the King was aware and suggests the late Queen was “blinded by love” for Andrew and did not want to hear negative information in her final years. Levin is scathing about Andrew’s reported behaviour, saying she was “absolutely furious” to read he still expects to be called “sir”, branding him “a nasty piece” and warning the situation could worsen as more details emerge. She rejects claims that Prince William is manoeuvring for the throne, describing him instead as “very unhappy” and emotionally strained by his father’s and wife’s illnesses, but respectful of his father’s position. Jeremy also speaks to former Security Minister Tom Tugendhat about whether alleged misconduct involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and others could amount to treason. Tugendhat stresses that nothing has been proven but says the real issue is “betrayal” and the damage it does to public trust. He notes Britain’s treason laws are centuries old and not fit for modern cases involving leaked secrets or insider dealing, but argues the broader question is what betrayal of the country means today. While careful not to prejudice any investigation, he says the allegations represent a “very serious loss of confidence” and warns that trust in institutions – from the Royal Family to government departments – must be rebuilt if faith in the system is to survive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  7. 14 HR AGO

    “Last Chance Saloon” For The Monarchy? Lowney Says Charles May Have To “Fall On His Sword”

    Jeremy Kyles speaks to royal biographer Andrew Lownie, who says the crisis engulfing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has pushed the monarchy to the “last chance saloon”. Lownie, author of Entitled, says he feels vindicated after years of being “threatened, abused and laughed at” for exposing alleged corruption within the House of York. Now, as investigations widen, he argues this is no longer just about one disgraced royal but a “national security scandal” with potentially far more serious consequences than many realise. Lownie claims there were multiple moments over the past 15 years when decisive action could have been taken, but “too little too late” has left the institution in a dangerous position. He suggests King Charles is “compromised by his association with Andrew” and warns that if evidence shows the monarch knew more than he has admitted, “there may have to be some dramatic gesture” to preserve the Crown. In stark terms, Lownie says the King may ultimately need to “fall on his sword” to secure a reset under William and Catherine. Meanwhile, Jeremy and US royal commentator Kinsey Schofield clash over whether King Charles should consider stepping aside as the Andrew crisis deepens. Kyle says he senses “a shift” in public mood and warns the monarch may need to “start again with a clean slate” under William and Catherine. Schofield pushes back, insisting the Crown is “divinely ordained” and not dependent on “the choices of your little brother that no one can stand.” She stresses the King is constrained during an active investigation and cannot risk jeopardising proceedings, but concedes Parliament could move to remove Andrew from the line of succession. Both agree the monarchy faces a defining moment that will test public trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  8. 1 DAY AGO

    King Warned? Oakeshott Says Charles Knew Of Andrew’s “Secret Deals”

    Mark Dolan speaks to Isabel Oakeshott after her explosive Mail on Sunday exclusive claiming that King Charles was warned as far back as 2019 about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s controversial business associations. Oakeshott says the “direction of travel” in this saga is now clear: the central question is “what did the most senior members of the royal family know, when did they know it, and what did they actually do about it?” Her report reveals that a whistleblower email alerted the Palace to Andrew’s financial links with the Rowland family, businessmen operating in what she described as “some extremely shady places” and “hostile regimes”. While stressing that the Rowlands were not accused of breaking laws, Oakeshott argues Andrew acted as a “door opener”, leveraging his role as UK trade envoy to grant access to global leaders and corporate chiefs. Crucially, she says the King’s office has not denied receiving the warning. “The buck ultimately stopping with the King,” she says, means the pressure now shifts to Charles to explain whether he took the concerns seriously or simply hoped the problem would “go away”. Oakeshott likens the wider culture around royal perks to the MPs’ expenses scandal, describing a long-standing sense of “entitlement” and limited accountability. She believes the fallout could trigger deeper scrutiny of royal finances, foreign links and lifestyle privileges. Though she admits feeling some sympathy for a monarch facing personal and health challenges, she says this is an institutional reckoning. Whether the Palace moves to “spin it” or opts for transparency, she warns, this scoop puts the spotlight firmly on the King and raises profound questions about the future direction of the monarchy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 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
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © TalkTV
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