Pod Save The King

We begin this week’s episode by discussing the Queen’s decision to cancel her trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice, with royal editor Russell Myers sharing the latest updates from the Palace with host Zoe Forsey. We also chatt about Prince William’s brilliant Earthshot Prize Ceremony, focusing on the inspiring winners, sustainable fashion (including the Duke’s green velvet blazer and 20-year...

It’s been a busy week for the royals, so lots for host Zoe Forsey and royal editor Russell Myers to discuss. The Queen returned to Buckingham Palace for her first major engagement since the beginning of the pandemic, writing a secret message that will travel around the world. She stayed in London to attend a service at Westminster Abbey, where she was spotted using a walking stick. Meanwhile, Prin...

This week, the Mirror’s royal editor joins host Zoe Forsey to talk about the Queen and Prince Charles’s day out, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s trip to Northern Ireland (complete with giant spider and a snake) and Sophie Wessex’s powerful words on the menopause. There is also an update on Prince Andrew and we learn the sweet meaning behind the name Princess Beatrice picked for her baby girl....

The Duchess of Cambridge has wowed at two very different events in two very different outfits this week. Kate brought full red carpet glamour to the James Bond premiere at the Royal Albert Hall - days after sporting a mini tennis outfit as she hit the court with Emma Raducanu and Britain’s other US Open champions. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Meghan and Harry embarked on a New Yor...

Prince Philip would have been 100 in June, and preparations were already well under way for his birthday celebrations before he passed away in April. That included a documentary reflecting on his life, which has been updated as a tribute to his life - with contributions from his children and grandchildren. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, wh...

Sarah Ferguson has written a romantic novel Her Heart For A Compass - but what was it like working with the Duchess of York? Zoe Forsey talked to co-author Marguerite Kaye about it all. And Zoe also joins Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper, along with Mirror fashionista Sarah Bradbury to look back on two royal(esque) weddings as Princess Alexandra’s granddaughter and Kate’s brother James Middleto...

The Queen may be 95, but talking about plans for her death is just not the done thing. But a leak inquiry is now being considered after a political website published details of what will happen when that day sadly comes - and in the days that follow. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss why it has caused such a stir. They also catch up...

Virginia Giuffre has filed a civil case against Prince Andrew - and the clock is now running to get the papers served. She accuses the Duke of York of assaulting her in New York, London and the Caribbean. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk about the case and where it goes next - and catch up on t...

This week we’re joined in the virtual Pod Save the Queen Studio by the incredibly talented co-creator and cast of a new stage show about all our favourite royals - The Windsors: Endgame. Co-creator Bert Tyler-Moore talks about writing the characters of Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan Markle, while the show’s stars - Tom Durrant Pritchard, Tracy Ann Oberman and Harry Enfield giv...

In recent months, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has stepped further into the royal spotlight to fill the gap left by other members of The Firm. As well as her incredible style, we’ve loved learning more about her important charity work so invited Monica Smith and Olivia Curno into the (virtual) Pod Save the Queen recording studio for this week’s show. They chat to Mirror Online's features editor, Zo...

Princess Diana’s wedding dress is on display at Kensington Palace - and Pod Save the Queen can take you on a guided tour. The Royal Style in the Making exhibition explores the relationship between the designer and its royal wearer through different characters and eras, with Diana’s wedding gown appearing alongside a design for the Queen Mother’s coronation gown and work undertaken for the Queen -...

Westminster Abbey is the scene for many grand royal occasions - from coronations to weddings and funerals. In the year of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 10th wedding anniversary, the Abbey is offering tours which take visitors through their wedding day journey. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper and Mirror online features editor Zoe Forsey were welcomed to the Abbey by Duncan Jeffery, who ov...

As the royal family head off on their summer break, it is an opportunity to take stock of a turbulent year so far. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the royal week, from a new cartoon whose portrayal of the royal children has caused a stir to Sarah Ferguson’s high drama fashion shoot and interview. And Mirror fashionista Sarah Bradb...

The Duke of Sussex has confirmed he is writing a memoir - focused not on ‘the prince he was born but the man he has become’. The announcement puts further strain on his relationship with his family given his criticisms in interviews so far. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor to discuss the prospect of Harry’s book. They also talk about the doubts raised over...

Scotland and Wales have had a number of recent royal visits - and it is not all down to other travel options being limited by the pandemic. But how are the royal family seen across the Welsh and Scottish borders? In the week Prince William, Kate and George cheered England’s football team on in the Euro 2020 semi-final, Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Welsh and Scottish based colle...

The Queen marked the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the NHS by awarding the organisation the George Cross. Prince William joined a thanksgiving service and hosted a tea party - but Kate missed the celebrations after being sent to Covid jail. Charles and Camilla also shared their thank yous to the NHS ahead of their visit to Wales. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror...

Princes William and Harry came together on what would have been their mother’s 60th birthday to unveil a statue honouring her memory. The giant likeness of Princess Diana with three children has been installed in Kensington Palace’s sunken garden, with the brothers in the spotlight just as much as the statue given the strain on their relationship in recent months. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripp...

The Duchess of Cambridge has formalised her commitment to early years development with the launch of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the significance of the landmark project. They also talk the Queen’s return to Royal Ascot, birthday and Father’s Day celebrations, the Duchess of Cam...

Key royals deployed to Cornwall last week as they joined world leaders at the G7 summit. The Queen, Charles, Camilla, William and Kate joined forces for some soft diplomacy, important issues and plenty of laughs which were the talk of the event. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and deputy political editor Ben Glaze, who was in Cornwall for th...

Meghan and Harry have announced the arrival of their baby daughter - and her very special name, which has already caused much debate. She will be known as Lili, but is named for the Queen’s nickname and Harry’s mum Diana, Princess of Wales. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss reaction to the name (including sharing plenty of listener...

The Queen is set for a record-breaking milestone in 2022 as the first sovereign to celebrate 70 years on the throne - and the initial plans for the UK and Commonwealth celebrations have now been shared. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to get excited about an extra day off, talk through the plans and compare it to past jubilee celebrations. T...

Princess Diana asked her voice coach not to publish a book about her until both William and Harry were married. The Princess – who died in 1997 when her sons were 15 and 12 – told Stewart Pearce to wait "until after the boys are married".Pearce, the author of Diana The Voice of Change, revealed: "Diana said to me shortly before she died, 'Wouldn’t it be amazing if all of the work that we’ve done t...

When Meghan and Harry married in Windsor in 2018, few could have anticipated the path their lives have taken. Whatever those changes, mental health remains a key mission for the Sussexes - and for William and Kate. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the latest royal news, while Mirror columnist Darren Lewis gives his perspective on a...

The Queen attending Parliament to give her speech was a step towards some kind of normality - even if it was a stripped back ceremony. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss a busy week of royal engagements, from Charles and Camilla accompanying Her Majesty to Meghan’s VaxLive video and Harry’s podcast appearance. They also talk about th...

Kate's photos to mark the birthdays of her children have become a royal fixture. But the picture of Princess Charlotte as she turned six was not shared on the Kensington Palace account as Prince William joined football in a temporary social media boycott. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk Charlotte's birthday, the social media suspensi...