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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...

Three teenagers got even more than they bargained for in their day working on a special Next Gen edition of the Mirror. Prince William had agreed to do a text message interview over the new Shout mental health support charity launched by Heads Together earlier this month. So Chloe Kennedy, 16, Jaspreet Khatkar, 17, and Arron Manning-Jack, 14, joined Royal Editor Russell Myers in quizzing the futur...

William, Kate and Harry started Heads Together three years ago to change the conversation on mental health. Initially, finding celebrities willing to add their voices was a struggle - now they are able to bring megastars like Katy Perry to the table, partly thanks to the candid conversations William and particularly Harry have had publicly about their own mental health struggles after the death of...

The wait is finally over for expectant parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry - and for the world. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their baby son at 5.26am on May 6, just as the sun was rising. Harry excitedly shared the news a few hours later in an unexpected press call which did not go entirely to plan behind the scenes. Two days later, with Meghan alongside him, new dad Harry carried hi...

Princess Charlotte turns four today - will her Sussex cousin be a birthday twin? As the wait for the arrival of Meghan and Harry's little one continue, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who is in Windsor on baby watch, and royal writer Zoe Forsey. They discuss what Harry's Netherlands trip means for the arrival of the royal baby, royal visito...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are doing things differently when it comes to the arrival of their royal baby. They won't be posing on the hospital steps, they are interested in hiring an American nanny - and plans are being drawn up which could see them working in Africa for several years. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and style director A...

SPOILER WARNING: This podcast was recorded just after Series 3, Episode 4, when London is hit by a cholera outbreak. Historical drama Victoria reigns supreme for ITV on Sunday nights - and has an empire abroad too on PBS and others. Writer Daisy Goodwin joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss where history and drama meet, and why you can still have spoilers when you are writing about...

Meghan Markle's pregnancy has been notable for many things: the dramatic announcement as the royal tour began, the designer wardrobe - and cradling her bump throughout. The Duchess of Sussex has had a busy programme of engagements over the last few months, which have given royal watchers plenty of opportunities to observe how she is settling into royal life. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper spo...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are about to become parents for the first time - but there is still plenty to do before the baby's arrival. Their new household is set up, they've moved into their Windsor home and already have their social media accounts up and running. And it has not yet been revealed where Baby Sussex will be making an appearance. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by M...

Meghan Markle is now on maternity leave as she prepares for the imminent arrival of Baby Sussex. The Duchess seems to have sailed through her pregnancy, with a deluge of public engagements and no compromise on the high heels. Her maternity wardrobe is the envy of mums to be, with a host of bespoke pieces, designer labels - and a few classy high street choices too. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripp...