Pod Save The King

When British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sat down with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, a letter from King Charles with a very special invitation set the meeting off on just the right note.  But after Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s fiery run-in with the US President the next day, he was given a warm welcome by the King at Sandringham at short notice.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mir...

The Prince and Princess of Wales took the train to Pontypridd for a first joint visit to Wales since 2023 - and looked delighted to be back.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss William and Kate’s loved up day out. The King and Queen also enjoyed a joint outing this week, with a laugh-filled visit to the Darjeeling Express r...

Kate gave an insight into her family time with the kids as she shared portraits they had created, with some excellent artistic skills on display.  The Waleses are now enjoying some more quality time together on a family sunshine break in Mustique to make the most of half term. Meanwhile for the Sussexes, Meghan has revealed her American Riviera Orchard business venture is now rebranded As Ever, wh...

The royal family’s schedule is definitely back in full swing, and the Princess of Wales is playing a big part.  Kate travelled to HMP Styal to see how mothers are supported in caring for their babies while serving their sentences. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss a busy week of engagements for the royals.  Russell was at Buckingham Palace...

The Princess of Wales joined primary school pupils on their minibus to the National Portrait Gallery for a “brilliant” day out.  Kate explored a trail developed with the Shaping Us framework shared by her Early Years project.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers as they reflect on Kate’s latest engagement in her return to work.  They also look ahead to...

The King paid his respects at Auschwitz as he joined Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation.  And Prince William and Kate reconnected with old friends as they paid their respects at a London ceremony.  Mirror royal editor Russell Myers was alongside the King on his tour of Auschwitz and joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to reflect on the...

Prince William has been patron of Centrepoint for 20 years - an enduring relationship which has contributed to the development of his Homewards project.  Mirror royal editor Russell Myers was with the Prince of Wales for his latest engagement with the charity and joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to share how the visit went.  They also enjoy the Duchess of Edinburgh’s birthday portraits, as...

The Princess of Wales took another step in her “new normal” this week with her first solo engagement since being diagnosed with cancer.  Kate returned to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she was treated last year, to meet patients having chemotherapy.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on the poignant visit where Kate shared candid...

The Princess of Wales turned 43 today - and husband Prince William marked the occasion by sharing a personal message and new photo.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Mirror royal writer Jennifer Newton discuss the Waleses’ new approach, as well as other birthday messages and another potential milestone on Kate’s return to work.  The team discussed Meghan’s Instagram launch last week - and it...

The royals gathered at Sandringham for their traditional Christmas festivities at the end of a rollercoaster year.  And it was the King and Princess of Wales who gave voice to the love and light that brings hope throughout the year in their Christmas messages.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal writer Jennifer Newton to look back on the festive season.  They also look ah...

Any plans the royal family had for 2024 were being swiftly redrawn within the first few weeks as the Princess of Wales had planned abdominal surgery and the King had treatment for an enlarged prostate.  Then came the news Charles needed cancer treatment - and then, after weeks of increasingly wild speculation on social media, Kate’s video sharing she was also being treated for cancer.  During the...

The Duke of York is embroiled in another scandal - this time involving an alleged Chinese spy who had established close connections with the prince.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to examine what we know so far and why it meant even Prince Andrew realised he had to give the royal Christmas celebrations a miss.  They also chat about Meghan a...

The Princess of Wales has hosted her annual community carol service at Westminster Abbey, spreading love and empathy at Christmas. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Kate’s big family outing. They also reflect on Prince William’s meeting with Donald Trump at the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral and Kate’s credentials to rival the US...

The Princess of Wales was part of the official welcoming party for Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher, for this week’s state visit - but it was Queen Camilla who joined the banquet festivities. With Kate continuing her gradual return to duties after chemotherapy for cancer treatment and Camilla recovering from pneumonia it made for a roy...

The Prince of Wales looked at home on Salisbury plain when he joined the Welsh Guards’ training - but climate change and homelessness are where he is shaking things up. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss William’s latest visits - and Prince Louis’ hobby. They also reflect on the too brief life of Liz Hatton, the keen photographer hugg...

The diplomatic corps reception at Buckingham Palace is always a key royal milestone on the countdown to Christmas - and an opportunity for tiaras and glamour.  Princess Kate missed it this time around as she continues her recovery from cancer treatment, but Prince William (and beard) joined the King and Queen for the big event.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor R...

A TV documentary this week put a welcome spotlight on Queen Camilla’s work on domestic abuse - showing again how the new Firm are working to make a difference on major issues. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss the documentary’s impact, and catch up on a busy royal week.  Camilla missed the Remembrance weekend events, but Princes...

Pod Save the King is in South Africa this week with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer Ian Vogler reporting from Cape Town. Our roving royal reporters have been following William's visit for the Earthshot Prize, the prestigious environmental awards he set up in 2020. Russell and Ian discuss the emotional language used by the Prince of Wales in his "searingly honest" interview...

The King and Queen were able to relax in an Indian spa on their return home from Samoa and reflect on a successful tour.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, as he makes a whistlestop return to the UK before heading to South Africa for Prince William’s Earthshot prize.  They reflect on Charles and Camilla’s adventures in Australia and Samoa, and...

Our roving royal reporters are still Down Under, providing insight on how the Royal Visit is going for Charles and Camilla. Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers is once again joined by photographer Ian Vogler, as they chat about the reception the King and Queen have received in Australia: from the heckles in Parliament House to the warm welcome in Samoa. And they preview the upcoming Commonweal...

Pod Save the King comes to you from Australia this week with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer Ian Vogler discussing the upcoming Royal Visit. They discuss the Republican movement in Australia, state premiers boycotting a reception with the King, and the repatriation of Indigenous artefacts. The timing is also interesting for Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese, a swo...

A photo of the the Princess of Wales hugging a fellow cancer patient captured a special moment and shared its emotion with everyone who saw it.  While Kate has completed her cancer treatment and is looking forward to the future with hope, teenager Liz Hatton is making the most of the time she has left.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by the Mirror’s royal features writer Jennifer New...

Prince Harry returned to the UK for the Wellchild Awards, but there was no meet up with his dad or brother.  But Prince William did enjoy one reunion - as he teamed up with former England football captain David Beckham to celebrate London Air Ambulance’s two new helicopters.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the brothers’ different...

The Prince and Princess of Wales left the children at home for a weekend up in Balmoral - the perfect chance to catch up with the King and Queen on royal plans.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to mull what the senior royals could have been discussing.  And on the other side of the Atlantic, Prince Harry has been highlighting issues close to...

The Princess of Wales shared the welcome news she has completed her chemotherapy with an intimate family video - and has carried out her first official duty.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers reunite after their summer break to discuss the welcome news and how Kate chose to share it.  They also catch up on a summer of royal headlines and highlights, fr...