Talking Royals

In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss Boris Johnson's phone calls with the Queen ahead of his resignation, and what the Monarch’s role is at a turbulent political time like this. Plus, the pair give an update on Harry's judicial review against a Home Office decision not to allow him to personally pay for police protection. And we cover Kate taking a picture of Camilla for Country Life magazine...

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Charles and Camilla's trip to Rwanda where the couple remembered the victims of the 1994 genocide. Plus, the pair discuss relations between Boris Johnson and Charles after the pair met for tea in Rwanda in the wake...

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss reports that Prince Charles called the government's Rwanda policy "appalling". They also talk about how, coincidentally, the Prince of Wales will be in the east African country next week for a royal visit. Plus, the pair c...

This is The Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. In this episode, Chris and Lizzie look back on the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The pair discuss the all singing all dancing Platinum Party At The Palace - complete with a cameo from Paddington Bear who met for tea with the Queen. Plus, they discuss the Platinum...

This is The Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss all things Platinum Jubilee after the Royal family watched the Trooping the Colour flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony. The pair discuss the Queen being forced to pull out of the thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathed...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen's equestrian extravaganza and what to expect from Jubilee week. Her Majesty has had a busy few weeks ahead of her Platinum Jubilee weekend. We look at the opening of the Elizabeth line, how the Queen got around Chelsea Flower Show and the star-studded horse show held at Windsor. Plus we catch up on Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada. For the meantime, t...

This is The Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen missing the State Opening of Parliament for only the third time in her reign. Plus they look at which dessert was crowned the Queen's Jubilee Platinum Pudding, and who won't be on Buckingham Palace's balcony at T...

Chris and Lizzie discuss York’s decision to dump Prince Andrew as an Honorary Freeman. We hear from people in the city about why they wanted his title removed and look at what’s next for Prince Andrew. Plus we run through the latest Platinum Jubilee plans, Prince Louis’ birthday photos and Charles and Camilla’s upcoming tour of Canada. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You ca...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen’s 96th birthday and the latest Platinum Jubilee plans. Plus we look at the Invictus Games, what Prince Harry meant when he said he wanted to 'protect' the Queen and Prince William and Kate's visit to the DEC Appeal HQ to meet aid workers helping those in Ukraine. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouT...

In this episode, Chris and Lizzie are in Windsor to discuss how the royals are celebrating Easter. 

Prince Charles and Camilla stepped in for Queen at Maundy Thursday service following Her Majesty’s recent bout of Covid. Plus, we look at what to expect from the Invictus Games and Prince William’s new podcast. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rot...

Chris and Lizzie are back following the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's tour of the Caribbean. Prince William and Kate visited Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas but was their trip a success? Plus, we look at the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service and Prince Andrew's prominent role in the event. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Commonwealth Day service, as the Queen misses the event for the first time in almost a decade. We look at Prince Harry's announcement confirming he will not be attending the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service - but will be heading to the Netherlands in a few weeks for the Invictus Games. Plus, the Royals mark St Patrick's Day - with Guinness for Prince Charles the Du...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William and Kate’s visit to a Ukrainian cultural centre in London. 
 The royal couple met volunteers helping families in Ukraine but Prince William’s comments left some people on social media upset.  
 Plus, we look at the Queen's first in-person audience since catching Covid, how Camilla marked International Women’s Day and the civil case against Prince Andrew fina...

This is The Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the royal condemnation of Russia from Prince Charles and the practical steps the heir to the throne took to bring a united response in support of Ukraine following the invasion. The pair also deliver an update on the Queen...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the latest on the Queen following her covid diagnosis. Her Majesty stepped back from engagements while she recovers from mild cold-like symptoms. Also this week, the Duchess of Cambridge visited Denmark to learn about the country’s approach to early childhood development. Plus, we look at why the police are investigating Prince Charles’ Foundation charity and where the roy...

Chris and Lizzie discuss how the Queen marked Accession Day. Her Majesty held a reception at Sandringham House to meet members of the local community for cake and coronation chicken. It was also announced her daughter-in-law, Camilla, will be called ‘Queen Consort’ when Prince Charles is crowned King. Plus, we look at what Prince William is doing in Dubai and Prince Charles’ contracting Covid. New...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Duchess of Cambridge’s new role as she takes over from Prince Harry as patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union. Kate was also out and about with Prince Charles and Camilla this week to promote an arts school run by the Prince’s Foundation. Plus, we look at the latest Platinum Jubilee plans, Prince Harry and Meghan’s message to Spotify and the t...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Charles’ tribute to Holocaust survivors, Prince William’s new BAFTA bursary scheme and the latest on Prince Andrew. Plus, we look at how the Duchess of Cornwall marked 50 years of women's charity Refuge. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be noti...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Prime Minister’s apology to the Queen, Prince Harry’s security concerns and the latest on Prince Andrew. Plus, we look at how the Duchess of Cornwall marked 75 years since Anne Frank's diary was first published and Prince William and Kate's first royal engagement of the year.  New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rota on...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen's Platinum Jubilee plans from pageants to puddings.  We also look at the latest on Prince Andrew as the Queen removes his military roles. Plus, musician Tom Walker joins the podcast to chat about what it was like to perform with the Duchess of Cambridge for her special carol concert. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The R...

Chris and Lizzie discuss how the royals celebrated Christmas, from the Queen’s touching tribute to Prince Philip to Kate’s surprise piano performance. We also look at Meghan’s copyright win and the latest on Prince Andrew. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about ne...

Chris and Lizzie are in Barbados to mark the country’s transition from a Realm to a Republic. 55 years after gaining Independence, the Caribbean island has removed the Queen as head of state with Prince Charles invited to a special midnight ceremony. Chris and Lizzie discuss the significance of the moment, what Prince Charles had to say and what’s next for other realms. New episodes of The Royal R...

Chris and Lizzie Robinson celebrate our 100th episode! We discuss the latest on The Queen as she joined granddaughters Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall at a double Christening. The Sun’s Matt Wilkinson also joins to dissect the latest BBC royal documentary and what this could mean for the media's relationship with the royals. Plus, we look ahead to Christmas with Kate’s carol concert and what’s h...

Chris and Lizzie are in Egypt for Prince Charles and Camilla’s visit to the Middle East The royal couple kicked-off their trip in Amman meeting Queen Rania of Jordan, retracing the footsteps of Jesus and visiting ancient sites. Good Morning Britain’s Richard Gaisford also joins to discuss what the royals got up to abroad. Plus, we look at Meghan’s interview with Ellen DeGeneres and the latest on t...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Harry’s take on social media, Meghan's ongoing legal battle and what the royals have planned for Remembrance Sunday. Podcaster Aminatou Sow joins to discuss her new series 'When Diana Met...'. Plus, Chris and Lizzie talk about the latest investitures and what Prince Charles and Camilla have planned for their trip to the Middle East. New episodes of The Royal Rota ar...