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10 NOV

Royals in Crisis: The Diana Years - Part One

The first episode in our deep-dive exploration of the most influential figures in modern royal history - Diana, Princess of Wales. It begins as the greatest love story of the age: a shy nursery assistant, a lonely prince, and a glittering wedding watched by nearly a billion people. But before the heartbreak, the revenge dresses and the headlines, there was the young Lady Diana Spencer - awkward, funny, occasionally lost, and totally unprepared for what came next. In this episode, Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams trace her rise from the fringes of Sandringham to the steps of St Paul’s. They uncover the aristocratic family that produced her, the fractured childhood that shaped her, and the courtship that captivated the world. There are guinea-pig prizes, polo parties, awkward proposals and that famous “Whatever love is” interview. All the moments that built the myth before it broke. Part royal history, part social snapshot, this is Britain on the brink of the 1980s. Unemployment high, spirits low, and suddenly a fairytale to believe in. The first act of Diana’s story is pure spectacle: puff sleeves, flashbulbs, and a nation in love. Join us as Queens, Kings & Dastardly Things begins its most revealing journey yet. Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Sign up to Palace Confidential, the FREE royals newsletter from the Mail's top experts. Delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday, it's the smartest way to stay in the royal inner circle. Just head to dailymail.co.uk/palaceconfidential to sign up today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Nov

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30 min
3 JUL

Douglas Murray: Democracy, Death Cults and the IDF

This week, we speak to journalist and best-selling author Douglas Murray on his latest book, On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel, Hamas and the Future of the West, drawing from on-the-ground reporting in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, on a journey through the aftermath of the 7th October massacre. On this latest episode he talks about the ongoing war on the west, the anti-Israel protests at Glastonbury Festival and how those living in the realm of peace can never imagine or understand what those on the front line in places like Ukraine are facing and why sometimes you don’t have to try and empathise with your enemy but destroy them. Follow us on Twitter, Tiktok and Instagram @apocalypsenowpod, and you can get in touch via email at apocalpysenowpod@dailymail.com Presenter: David Patrikarakos Producer: Philip Wilding Editor: Alex Graham Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Jul

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45 min
7 MAY

Terror at the Palace - Part 1

What’s it like being a Royal living in constant fear of assassination and kidnap? Listen to find out! In the first of three episodes, Royal historians Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams reveal the shocking attempts to harm the Royals. How did two Queens react when they found intruders in their bedrooms? Did King Charles III maintain his ‘stiff upper lip’ when someone took a shot at him? What training did Meghan, Duchess of Sussex , and Catherine, Princess of Wales, receive to safeguard their lives! Also, get an insight into the rough and tumble of Prince Harry’s days at boarding school! Each week, Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things offers a light, historical look at the scandals, intrigues, and often bloody history of Britain's royal family. Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Sign up to Palace Confidential, the FREE royals newsletter from the Mail's top experts. Delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday, it's the smartest way to stay in the royal inner circle. Just head to dailymail.co.uk/palaceconfidential to sign up today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 May

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25 min
21 SEPT

Can Royals Be Jailed?

“Off with his head!” may be the most famous royal sentence ever passed — but what happens before the axe falls? Can kings and queens actually be locked up like the rest of us? Listen to find out! On today’s episode of Queens, Kings & Dastardly Things, Kate Williams and Robert Hardman dig into the murky history of royal captivity — where velvet cushions meet iron bars, and sovereign immunity doesn’t always save the day. We’ve got Charles I, the would-be master of disguise who chopped off his beard, called himself “Harry,” and still managed to end up wedged in a castle window like Winnie the Pooh after too much honey. We’ve got Mary Queen of Scots, forever scheming her way out of tower rooms and washer-woman costumes, until Elizabeth I finally lost patience. And we’ve got Marie Antoinette, who began her confinement with upholstered chairs and charity visits, but ended it humiliated, stripped of dignity, and walking towards the guillotine while the crowd jeered. Not all prison stories end with a block and blade. Some are quieter — and crueller. George III was never convicted of treason, never even plotted escape, yet he spent his last years effectively locked up in Windsor, a prisoner of his own mind and his doctors’ brutal “cures.” And in the 20th century, Hitler’s Colditz Castle became a surreal jail for royal hostages — cousins of the Queen turned into bargaining chips in the dying days of the war. So — can royals be jailed? History’s answer is complicated. Some lost their heads. Some lost their freedom. And some, like poor Princess Alice, were locked away simply for being inconvenient. Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Sign up to Palace Confidential, the FREE royals newsletter from the Mail's top experts. Delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday, it's the smartest way to stay in the royal inner circle. Just head to dailymail.co.uk/palaceconfidential to sign up today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Sept

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30 min
11/09/2024

7: Was Anne Boleyn unfaithful?

This week Robert and Kate tackle one of history's biggest questions: was Anne Boleyn guilty of everything that Henry VIII accused her of? Over the centuries, historians have spilt vast quantities of ink dissecting the evidence, the political intrigue, and the motives behind the charges that led to Anne's tragic demise. Robert and Kate explore the wider context of Anne’s astronomical rise and rapid fall; the key players in her trial; and, whether her alleged infidelities were fabrications to justify Henry VIII’s desire for a new wife, and that longed for son… Join Kate and Robert as they separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth behind surely one of the juiciest royal scandals of all time. Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things is the Daily Mail's unmissable podcast that promises listeners a weekly dose of royal history and intrigue by unpacking a different royal scandal each week. Hosted by Daily Mail columnist and royal biographer Robert Hardman and historian Professor Kate Williams, each episode delves into the juiciest parts of royal history from eras past, and present... but mainly past. New episodes out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Presenters: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Producer: Rich Jarman Production Manager: Victoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames Thanks to Dr. Fern Riddell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Sign up to Palace Confidential, the FREE royals newsletter from the Mail's top experts. Delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday, it's the smartest way to stay in the royal inner circle. Just head to dailymail.co.uk/palaceconfidential to sign up today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/09/2024

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40 min
19 OCT

Rotten Spares: The Prince Andrews & Harrys of History - Part 1

Prince Harry may have put the word spare on the map, but he and his uncle Prince Andrew are not the first royal to grumble about being second in line. In this week’s episode, Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams dig into centuries of royal runners-up — from Elizabeth I to George V — the siblings who weren’t meant to rule, yet somehow stole the show. From party-loving princes to quietly competent sisters, being “the spare” has always been a tricky business. Some plotted their way to the throne, some partied their way out of it, and others just got on with the job — usually in glorious frustration. And as for Harry, is history repeating itself, or breaking the royal mould entirely? Who thrived in the shadow of the crown? Who went gloriously rogue? And could Harry himself one day surprise us all? Tune in for a rollicking history of royal back-ups, brides recycled and brothers upstaged — only on Queens, Kings & Dastardly Things. LISTEN NOW Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Sign up to Palace Confidential, the FREE royals newsletter from the Mail's top experts. Delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday, it's the smartest way to stay in the royal inner circle. Just head to dailymail.co.uk/palaceconfidential to sign up today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Oct

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26 min
10 JUL

Laura and Anne: I Felt and Looked Like an Alien and I Couldn't Leave the House

Laura, an alopecia advocate, and her mother Anne, who has severe eczema, discuss their life-altering experiences with visible differences. Recorded in Laura's kitchen, the pair recount Laura's struggle with hair loss from age 13 and Anne's lifelong battle with eczema. They touch on how ADHD influenced their, at times, chaotic family life and explore societal perceptions of beauty and normalcy. Laura reflects on her challenges, her journey towards acceptance, and the impact of Anne's method of support. Their conversation unveils some very deep emotions, but also reveals a shared desire for a better understanding of each other, despite their relationship's complex intricacies. As ever with The Apple and the Tree, nothing is off limits. To get in touch, email richardcoles@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @appletreepod Do let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time. Presenter: Richard Coles Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick Editing: Tony Onuchukwu Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. To get in touch just email podcasts@mailonline.com. You can find us on Instagram and X @appletreepod. Let us know about your family stories - who knows, maybe we can meet next time! Presenter: Richard Coles Producer: Rob Fitzpatrick Editing: Tony Onuchukwu Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East Music written by Aloysius James and performed by Perry Ap Gwynedd & Lunar June A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Jul

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1h 10m
3 NOV

The Royal Woof!

OMRG*, we’ve got a genuinely Royal corgi in the studio, a four-legged, waggy-tailed world exclusive on Queens, Kings & Dastardly Things. Listen Now Joining Kate and Robert is Lee, a champion pedigree Welsh corgi descended directly from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s own beloved dogs, alongside her breeder, Mary Davies, who once met the Queen herself to arrange an aristocratic “blind date” between their corgis. Yes, we’re going barking mad in the best possible way, as we talk royals and their pets. From Queen Victoria’s pampered spaniel Dash to Edward VII’s terrier Caesar, from a Pekinese looted in the Opium Wars to the late Queen’s famously mischievous pack of corgis and dorgis, it’s a conversation that bounds happily through two centuries of canine companionship, full of devotion, diplomacy, and the infamous “Corgi war” at Windsor. *(that’s our Royal version) Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Sign up to Palace Confidential, the FREE royals newsletter from the Mail's top experts. Delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday, it's the smartest way to stay in the royal inner circle. Just head to dailymail.co.uk/palaceconfidential to sign up today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Nov

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22 min
6 DAYS AGO · BONUS

Ian Ladyman: “It’s a cheat’s charter - three subs is ENOUGH!”

This week on Whistleblowers, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart make their opinions on top-tier football’s moves to bring in a sixth substitute very clear. Meanwhile, Ian tells us which club made him report on a game from the top of a double-decker bus and Gordon reveals the shocking advice he was given when Vinnie Jones was his manager. Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman Producer: William Colledge Executive Producer: Jamie East Booker: Ashley Whitt Video Editor: Luke Shelley Content Editor: Joseph Palmer Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Social Handles: X: @blowerspod Instagram: whistleblowerspod TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 days ago · Bonus

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29 min
17 JAN

1: Stalking Hitler

How did the aristocrat English socialite Unity Mitford become infatuated with The Führer? How intimate was their relationship? And, as the clouds of war gathered across Europe, why did Adolf Hitler spend hours alone with this woman who was half his age and related to Sir Winston Churchill? Listen to find out! Sandra Parsons, Literary Editor of the Daily Mail, explores world-exclusive extracts from Unity Mitford’s personal diary - for the first time, Unity’s words tell the story of a bizarre relationship that was both intimate and deeply shocking. In this first episode, Unity becomes seduced by the dark spectacle of Nazism and sets her sights on befriending Hitler just as the world is waking up to the danger he poses. Host: Sandra Parsons Actress: Cicely Whitehead Producer: Ben Devlin Sound Design: Jarek Zaba Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Bella Soames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A Daily Mail Production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Jan

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36 min

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