Pod Save The King

Omid Scobie had already set headlines swirling with his new book Endgame, but the Dutch translation seemingly naming two royals as discussing Archie’s skin colour took things up another level. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the fallout. They also share listeners’ thoughts on the book, discuss the royals’ latest appearances and say...

White tie, tiaras and K-pop superstars made for a memorable banquet night in this week’s State Visit. Queen Camilla, the Princess of Wales, Princess Royal and Duchess of Edinburgh were a picture of elegance, and every outfit came with a special slice of history. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to relive the highlights, discuss its impact and...

Prince Harry has barely spoken to his father in recent months - but King Charles’ 75th birthday might just mark a new start. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss what did and didn’t happen as part of the King’s birthday celebrations, and what it means for royal relations - particularly as a new book revisits painful parts of the royals’...

Charles III gave his first King’s Speech to Parliament this week - but it is other recent addresses that tell us far more about him. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Charles’ address to the politicians with words provided by a divisive Government and the view of the country he shared in his recent Mansion House speech. They also ref...

Royal Editor Rusell Myers and Royal Photographer Ian Vogler join King Charles and Queen Camilla on their State Visit to Kenya. They discuss the Royal tour, share behind-the-scenes details and Charles' keynote speech. ...And there's mention of a new addition to Family Myers. (Congrats Russ!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Princess of Wales made eye-catching fashion choices for visits to mark Mental Health Week - but it was the subtle details that really showed her class.  Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper hears from Laycie Beck, the NottinghamshireLive reporter who covered Kate’s visit to the city and shares why it will live long in her memory.  And Mirror royal writer Jennifer Newton returns to the show to ca...

For most people, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign was their only experience of the British monarchy until her death last year - but will more of the same work in the Carolean era? The royal family has repeatedly reinvented itself over the centuries, and with support for the institution falling among young people, historian Dr Ed Owens believes the time is ripe for another royal stepchange. He joins Pod...

Charles, Camilla, William and Kate are a year into their new roles - so how are they settling in? Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper is joined by body language expert and longtime royal watcher Judi James to look at how they have changed since becoming King and Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales. They also discuss how Meghan and Harry are finding their not-so-new life outside the royal family....

The Prince and Princess of Wales have had a busy week - and engaged on two issues that have been major themes for the royal family this year. But with the slimmed down royal family, William and Kate could do with some reinforcements. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers reflect on how Princess Beatrice, who spoke powerfully about dyslexia this week, and Pr...

King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to France was a roaring success, and showed Charles is still ready to make his voice heard on issues that matter. Prince William and Kate have built major long-term projects around issues they care about deeply and believe can make a difference - but are they making an impact as Prince and Princess of Wales? With the royal family's year of transition ov...

Delayed due to the riots, the state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to France finally happened this week. As Macron rolled out the red carpet, Russell Myers and Ian Vogler recorded a special episode of Pod Save The King behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William, Kate, Meghan and Harry have all been in the thick of major sporting events over the last week - with the Waleses in France to cheer Wales and England to Rugby World Cup wins and the Sussexes celebrating the Invictus Games family. Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk through the latest royal news. They also reflect on Kate’s prison...

The beginning of a new school year always feels like a reset moment whatever your age - and for the royal family, as it coincides with the first anniversary of the Queen’s death, doubly so this year.  Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on where we are a year on from that sad and historic day, and what we have to look forward to as th...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a happy video of themselves making calls to young people making a difference in technology. But Meghan and Harry are not the only ones who are back, back, back - Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Zoe Forsey, who hosted the show for 18 months while Ann was on leave. Zoe is now on her own American adventure as deputy editor of the Mirror US, w...

King Charles may be king of the United Kingdom, but the nations which make up the UK have different relationships to the union - and to the royal family. With the ceremonies that marked the start of King Charles’ reign complete after he received the Honours of Scotland, what is the verdict so far on the Carolean era from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper talk...

Prince William, Kate, George and Charlotte had front-row seats for an epic finish to the Wimbledon Championships - we don’t blame Prince Louis for being upset to miss out! But what will Prince George’s future look like in the years before he becomes King? Will he - and should he - have a military role? And what about boarding school? Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror roy...

President Biden met up with the King for the first time since missing Charles’s coronation - and they looked like old friends. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on the visit and what they could - and should - have talked about. They also catch up on Camilla at Wimbledon, William and Kate’s polo day out and untangle the Crown Estate f...

Charles traveled to Edinburgh for his Scottish coronation this week - and fitted in a reunion with the royal yacht Britannia as well. Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper is joined by the Daily Mirror’s Jennifer Newton and the Daily Record’s Sarah Vesty, who was with the crowds lining the streets, to hear about the celebrations, the outfits and the protests. They also discuss William and Kate’s spor...

The royal family’s annual accounts have been published, with expenses rising to £107million. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss where the money was spent - and where they are economising. They also look at Prince William’s big project to tackle homelessness and Kate’s tennis session with Roger Federer ahead of Wimbledon. And there are...

The royal family have had their glad rags on again (and again) this week as Trooping the Colour, Garter Day and Royal Ascot provided plenty of opportunities for family get togethers.  And Prince William’s big interview announcing his mission to end homelessness demonstrated the Firm’s ambition to make sure there is a point as well as pomp.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mir...

The Duchess of Edinburgh joined Prince William for a film premiere this week in a combination that excited many royal fans. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who explains why it is a sign of how the royal family is set to work in future The team also look ahead to the first Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot events since the death of Queen El...

It's been a while since we got to see a royal wedding in the UK - so we loved getting a look in to how the Jordanian royals do it as the Prince and Princess of Wales flew the flag for the UK. Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper is joined by the Mirror's royal features writer Jennifer Newton to look back at the glamorous event, which featured some incredible fashion and some surprising guests. They...

The Prince and Princess of Wales are finishing half term week with a royal wedding break away from the children, as they join the celebrations in Jordan. But they can reflect on the positive impacts of their recent work at home. Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper is joined by Express digital royal editor Emily Ferguson to talk about William's visit to QPR football club and some upcoming football d...

The royal family are back in the swing of things after the coronation - but it has been far from smooth sailing.  A woman has died after being hit by one of the Duchess of Edinburgh’s police outriders and Meghan and Harry accused the paparazzi over a “near catastrophic” car chase after an awards ceremony. But the Princess of Wales has caught the eye for all the right reasons with her engagements,...

Like King Charles III, his great great grandfather Edward VII spent decades as the Prince of Wales while his mother was on the throne. Queen Victoria had her doubts about her eldest son Bertie’s potential as King, but he went on to a successful and popular reign. Martin Williams, author of The King is Dead, Long Live the King, joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to reflect on the beginning an...