Pod Save The King

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...

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...