Pod Save The King

The murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport last year had a deep impact on the country. This week, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited their schools to see how the communities are recovering. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Mirror royal reporter Charlotte Foster reflect on why William and Kate’s return matters. And they also discuss the latest strand of t...

President Trump’s second State visit showcased not just the pomp and pageantry of royal life but the very Special relationship between the USA and the UK.   Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to reflect on a formal occasion with a sense of informality - even in the grandeur of a white tie State Banquet. They chat the fashion, the friendliness...

This week, Daily Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton is joined by her colleague from across the Atlantic, Brigid Brown, royal reporter for Daily Express US. They discuss Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK, how the Royals are viewed in the US, and potential family reconciliation after Harry visited King Charles at Clarence House - their first face-to-face meeting for 19 months. Po...

Summer is officially over, children are (just about) back at school and the royals are back at work.  But there have been big changes over the summer, with the Prince and Princess of Wales’s house move confirmed and a new phase for Meghan and Harry’s Netflix deal.  Plus a very special moment as a WW2 veteran tore up the VJ Day script and left the King and Queen in tears.  Pod Save the King host An...

Prince William and Princess Charlotte endured the agony and ecstasy of every England fan as they cheered the Lionesses to a win at the final of Euro 2025.  And while William was able to offer his congratulations on the pitch, Princess Beatrice and her family joined the crowds welcoming the champions home in front of Buckingham Palace.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy...

With Prince George celebrating his 12th birthday this week, Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss the young prince's growing involvement in public life for the royals. The duo are also hankering for an invitation to the Princess Royal's low-key birthday celebration in August. Whilst they wait for the golden ticket through the post, Ann and Jen will be...

The Duchess of Edinburgh delivered the King’s message to the memorial service marking 30 years since the Srebrenica massacre.  Daily Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton was in Bosnia to see Sophie’s work up close, and joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to share what she saw of the Duchess’s very human approach to royal life.  They also discuss Prince Harry’s visit to Angola and the me...

The Princess of Wales played a full part in this week’s State visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, dishing out a double dose of stylish fashion diplomacy in the process.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who was in Windsor for the ceremonies.  They discuss the hard and soft politics of this special neighbourly relationship, the gifts, the han...

The Princess of Wales shared her most personal update yet on her cancer recovery as she helped plant a wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the impact and timing of her appearance. Plus they talk about Russell’s trip to Sheffield with the Prince of Wales as William marked the second anniversary of his...

King Charles had hoped for an informal meeting with Donald Trump ahead of an historic second State visit. But the 45th and 47th US President will go straight to maximum with a full invitation with all the trappings for this September.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the announcement, the diplomacy around it and what comes next, as well...

Just 20 minutes after Royal Ascot had announced the Princess of Wales was expected at the racecourse, Kensington Palace confirmed she would not be attending after all.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Mirror royal editor Russell Myers discuss the dramatic no-show.  They also look back on two big events in the royal calendar: Trooping the Colour and Garter Day, including what the lip readers...

This week, Russell Myers, Royal Editor at the Daily Mirror, leads the discussion on the latest royal news, including Prince William's trip to Monaco, Harry and Meghan's balance between privacy and public life, and the King's "faultless" firing technique during a visit to the home of the Royal Artillery. He is joined by the Mirror's Jennifer Newton, as they ask: are we suffering from royal fatigue?...

Social media platforms have changed the way we all communicate - and that goes for the royals as well. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror head of social creative Gully Burrows to take a closer look at how the royal family uses the internet to build its brand and how they win at social.  They discuss key moments, missteps and the royal who really should have their own social acc...

King Charles has made a brief first visit to Canada as sovereign - but the whistlestop trip really made a mark.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on the historic visit, Charles’ speech at the opening of Parliament and an extra warm welcome from Canadians as they face challenges from President Trump. Ann is also joined by Mirror deputy roy...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary this week, with Meghan sharing an intimate collection of photos to mark the occasion.  And the Princess of Wales had a wedding throwback moment as she caught up with old friends at a garden party.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss whether Kate’s fashion c...

After a busy week of VE Day commemorations culminating in addressing a concert on Horse Guards Parade, King Charles shows no sign of letting up the pace.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the King’s busy schedule - with a lightning trip to Canada and a State visit from Emmanuel Macron to look forward to as well.  They also reflect on the...

The royal family has led the nation’s commemorations 80 years on from VE Day - and Prince George stepped up in his biggest royal duty yet.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who was at the Buckingham Palace tea party for veterans where Prince George marked the real start of his royal life, to reflect on how the nation remembered.  They also di...

The Prince and Princess of Wales spent their 10th wedding anniversary visiting the stunning Inner Hebrides.  The Lord and Lady of the Isles - as they are titled there - visited Mull and Iona on a stunning and loved up visit which was also a trip down memory lane.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who joined William and Kate on their tour, to...

Ann Gripper and Russell Myers are back, discussing all things relevantly and recently royal this week. They mull over William and Kate's visit to the Isle of Mull in Scotland. The Pod Save the King duo also discuss the Royal Family's approach to privacy, and the King's response to the passing of Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, the boys (Russell Myers and Ian Vogler) were on tour in Italy, and this week, it's the girls back in charge again with Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper joined by Daily Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton. Prince William has many titles and roles - the Prince of Wales being just one of them - and he added football pundit to that list, giving his take on his beloved Aston Villa d...

Pod Save the King is reporting from Italy this week, as we join Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer extraordinaire Ian Vogler on a train journey heading from Ravenna to Rome. Summing up the four-day state visit, our roving royal reporters discuss the "double act" of King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have also been celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary during the Italy t...

Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous buildings in the world - but what is it like to be invited in for an evening reception with the King? Zena Hawley, agenda editor at the Derby Telegraph, joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to take listeners inside the palace gates and last week’s reception for regional media, where she reminisced with Charles about covering his visit to the city in...

Prince Harry founded Sentebale with his friend Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help children impacted by the country’s HIV crisis. Now they have both resigned, along with other trustees, with hard-hitting statements. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss the fallout. And Mirror royal editor Russell Myers drops in, fresh from his trip to E...

The Princess of Wales was reunited with the Irish Guards for the St Patrick’s Day parade - and a cheeky half pint of Guinness.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss the fashion, formalities and fun of a favourite Kate event - and Mirror royal editor Russell Myers gives his update from Estonia as Prince William visits.  Ann and Jen al...

The Commonwealth Day service brought a royal reunion for the new Fab Four, as King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales for the celebrations.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to reflect on the importance of the day and dissect the King’s playlist choices. They also discuss how the royals marked Internat...