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The royal family have held their annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace - next stop Sandringham for the big day itself. Pod Save The Queen host is joined by commentator Susie Boniface - aka FleetStreetFox - and Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to discuss how the royals spend Christmas in London and Sandringham. They also look back on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's festive docume...

The new generation of royals have inspired a new generation of coverage - on social media. They have inspired blogs, Twitter accounts, Facebook groups and fan pages and Instagram feeds. Royal watchers have created their own online community - and their eagle eyes have added a new dimension for royal fans. Pod Save The Queen host @AnnGripper interviews the people behind three Twitter accounts which...

Prince Andrew may have stepped back from his public role, but he is still very much in the headlines. After his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview (discussed in the previous episode), this week a new interview with his accuser Virginia Giuffre was broadcast on Panorama. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to pick through the allegations, revelat...

Prince Andrew's former friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and allegations around the Duke of York's own behaviour have been an ongoing problem for the royal family. The scrutiny increased after Epstein was found hanged in his prison cell in August having been arrested the previous month on charges of trafficking dozens of underage girls. But the situation exploded after Andrew's decision t...

Netflix hit series The Crown has returned for its highly anticipated third season, with Oscar winning actress Olivia Colman stepping into the role of Queen Elizabeth II.Host Zoe Forsey is joined by Netflix oracle Lewis Knight, TV editor Helen Kelly and Head of Lifestyle Laura O'Callaghan. The panel talk through season 3 episodes, the real life events and how they are portrayed in the show and take...

The royal family marked Remembrance weekend with moving ceremonies and some stunning outfits - with the Queen's tear dominating front pages. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Russell Myers, deputy fashion editor Rivkie Baum and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to reflect on the weekend's engagements. They also talk Prince William's snazzy green jacket for the Centrepoint gal...

Angela Kelly has worked for the Queen for 25 years - and been given rare permission to write a book about Her Majesty. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@ZoeForsey) to discuss what we learn about the Queen and her relationship with her trusted confidante from The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe....

On marrying Prince Harry, Meghan became the first mixed race member of the royal familyThe Voice newspaper's online editor Leah Sinclair (@leahsinclairr) and Mirror columnist Eva Simpson (@evamsimpson) join host Ann Gripper to talk about the Duchess of Sussex's role in changing attitudes, how racism and rows have overshadowed special moments and why it is important to talk about race - even, or es...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have completed a successful visit to Pakistan - and made the most of their plans being disrupted by a thunderstorm. Express royal editor Richard Palmer (@royalreporter), who was on the plane with the royals when it returned to Lahore after failing to land in Islamabad, makes his debut on Pod Save The Queen. He joins host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) and Daily Mirror...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke frankly with ITV news anchor Tom Bradby on several occasions throughout their recent Africa tour. That became the documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey. They spoke of their struggles in the limelight, Harry's relationship with William and his mental health battle. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made a fine start to their royal visit to Pakistan - and it has certainly had the X Factor. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers), style director Amber Graafland (@ambergraafland) and online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@ZoeForsey) to discuss the tour so far, as the Cambridges tread in Dian...

This week's Pod Save the Queen is a fashion special as we look back at the Duchess of Sussex's best looks from her Africa Royal Tour. Host Ann Gripper and Fashion Director Amber Graafland are joined by special guests Megan Rees and Zoe Cripps. Meanwhile, Lifestyle Editor Zoe Forsey caught up with Hannah Lavery, who designed the white shirt dress Meghan wore on the second part of the tour, to find...

Another royal wedding is on the horizon after Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement! Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to get excited about wedding plans and enjoy the engagement pictures and congratulations. Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers dials in from Johannesburg...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's South Africa tour is well under way - and Archie has already stolen the show. But when we are not getting gooey-eyed over the very cute little prince, and what his besotted parents are telling us about him, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are turning their stellar star power on some very serious issues. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror r...

We’re now just a few days away from Meghan and Harry’s Africa Royal Tour, and the preparations are well underway. Royal Editor Russell Myers talks through his final preparations - including a last minute trip to the embassy and a visa panic. Amber Graafland spills the beans on Meghan’s Smart Works collection as one of the lucky guests at the sunny rooftop launch last week. Zoe Forsey and Ann Gripp...

You know summer is over when those back to school pictures show up on your Facebook - and this year one of the new students was Princess Charlotte. She joins big brother George at Thomas's Battersea, with their parents holding their hands on that all important first day (all immaculately turned out of course). The grown up royals are heading back to work too, after a summer break where the peace g...

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have been wowing with their summer style. In the final episode before Pod Save the Queen takes a summer break until September, show host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland to look back on the Duchesses' recent summer looks. They talk key looks, how many pairs of sunglasses a girl needs (with very different answers) and the royal tr...

The Royal Family came together this week to celebrate the christening of little Archie. Zoe Forsey, Russell Myers and Amber Graafland talk through those two gorgeous official snaps and all the little details you might have missed. We also discuss Meghan's controversial trip to Wimbledon with a photo ban and a LOT of empty seats. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor will be christened in the Queen's chapel at Windsor Castle this weekend - but the heightened privacy around the ceremony has sparked some debate. One thing we do know is Meghan's family won't be there, as the family rift remains and the Duchess of Sussex seeks only positive role models for her son. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Ru...

It's been a busy week for the Royal Family with one of their favourite events of the year - Royal Ascot. We've looked at all the best moments from the celebration (including a very, very funny moment from Mike Tindall) and Amber Graafland gives her fashion verdicts. Zoe Forsey steps into the host chair to chat with Royal Editor Russell Myer to explain exactly what all the figures from the Sovereig...

Journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes has admired the Queen since she was a little girl and has written a fabulous new book called Our Rainbow Queen.  She met up with Daily Mirror fashion director Amber Graafland, a Pod Save The Queen regular - and as Amber is also a huge admirer of HRH they had a lot to talk about!  They discuss the reasoning behind the Queen's iconic style choices and how colou...

Trooping The Colour is a favourite fixture in the royal calendar as the Queen's family gather to celebrate her official birthday - complete with Buckingham Palace balcony photo and flypast. Prince Louis made his debut, joining George and Charlotte waving from the balcony at the planes and the crowds. And Meghan made her first appearance at an official engagement since Archie's arrival last month....

Donald Trump has been hosted by the Queen for a State Visit to the UK - and joined the D-Day landing commemorations in Portsmouth. The formal visit meant a State Dinner at Buckingham Palace in white tie and ballgowns, with the Queen, Camilla and Kate bringing the bling with tiaras and royal regalia and First Lady Melania the picture of elegance. Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers was there -...

The Queen will host US President Donald Trump for a State Visit next week - with all the pomp and circumstance that goes with it. After last year's non-State visit, where Trump and First Lady Melania visited the Queen at Windsor Castle, this will be a step up. But this is not just a royal visit, it is a political one too. Daily Mirror head of politics Jason Beattie and royal editor Russell Myers j...

We've seen the Sussexes and Cambridges as we've never seen them before this week - with behind the scenes pictures released of very special moments. Meghan and Harry posted a stunning series of black and white wedding photos to mark their anniversary, providing a whole new perspective on the royal wedding. Then we saw Prince Louis walking for the first time as he joined his brother George and sist...