Royally Obsessed

The “corrie” countdown begins! Also, Princess Eugenie’s happy news, and Prince Andrew’s very bad news. This week, we also have a few more  Spare  reflections, and TV shows to look forward to in the spring (that have nothing—or everything?!—to do with the royals). Plus, “GO BIRDS!” said Princess Diana, sort of… Grab a “Purple Lady” and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Gr...

This week, the ladies are joined by Omid Scobie, author of  Finding Freedom  and his upcoming book,  Endgame , to make sense of Prince Harry’s  Spare,  the leaks, the Sussexes’ next move, whether rumors of a royal reconciliation are true and where the monarchy goes from here. We’re also getting back to business as usual (or…is it?) for Kate, Willy and the gang, plus ...

Warning:  Spare  spoilers ahead! This week, Rachel and Roberta dive into Harry’s memoir, officially released this week, from much-needed context to its most surprising revelations. There’s also his TV interviews, some sus social media from ghostwriter J.R. Moehringer, flooding in California, silence from the royals, and Kate’s quiet 41st birthday. Plus, King Charles’s first overseas stat...

Happy New Year, RoRos! This week, the ladies recap the royals’ holiday, from the return of the church walk and the carol concert to Charles’s first Christmas message as King. We also dive into Harry’s memoir chatter, and the Sussexes’ strategy overall. Plus, an Edward and Sophie flashback, a George drawing, all the royal content and more. Grab a non-alcoholic aperitif and join us! -- Presented by...

While this year was one of the hardest for us (R.I.P. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II), there was also a lot of JOY. Before we turn the page on 2022 and enter the next royal chapter, the ladies take a look back at the biggest moments of the last 12 months…in under 10 minutes. Until next year, GOD SAVE THE POD! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at  purew...

Happy Holidays, RoRos! This week, your cohosts discuss the downright disturbing Jeremy Clarkson debacle, the royals’ Christmas plans (and how to watch the carol concert from home!) and revisit the Netflix docuseries now that they’ve had a bit more time to process. There’s also a flashback to the media’s missteps for the Queen’s Christmas speech in 1992, a Princess Anne shoutout and more. Grab some...

This week, Rachel and Roberta discuss part two of the Sussexes’ Netflix docuseries, breaking down the final three episodes as Harry and Meghan pull no punches. There’s also the carol concert, the royals’ Christmas cards, Diana and Charles on the set of James Bond and so much more. Grab some coffee and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at  pure...

This week, the ladies are breaking down everything you need to know about Netflix’s ‘Harry & Meghan’ docuseries, which they got up early to watch (hence our episode release delay). The love story, the tragedy, the fallout—whether you plan to tune in or not, you’ll want to hear our take. They’re also chatting about the Diplomatic Corps Reception, the Ripple of Hope Awards, Lady Susan Hussey, th...

A quick download of our trip to Boston for the Prince and Princess of Wales’s royal visit, from seeing Will & Kate in person and our ‘A Toast to Earthshot’ event at Rothy’s featuring special guest Elizabeth Holmes to the Earthshot Awards green carpet and ceremony—and the Netflix trailer drop. Grab a glass of wine and tune in! Full episode coming this Thursday. -- Presented by PureWow and Galle...

This week, the ladies are packing their bags and headed to BOSTON! Before that, they have time to catch up on the royal news they missed, like the State Banquet, the Queen’s rumored health issues and the Sussexes’ docuseries date. We also flashback to Kate and Will’s last trip to the U.S. exactly 8 years ago, a Prince Andrew musical, Charlotte’s potential new title and more. Grab a glass of The Pa...

This Thanksgiving, we are so thankful for each other and all of you—our lovely, hilarious, smart and generous audience. Cheers to you! We’re also thankful for season five of  The Crown , and in this special episode we break down the casting, the big questions, the moments we fact-checked and the best and worst alongside special guest  Tariro Mzezewa , contributor to  The New York Ti...

This week on the pod, the ladies have a new intro and a whole lot of royal news to discuss. First up:  our event in Boston for Earthshot  (we can’t wait to meet our Boston-based listeners!), Remembrance Day proceedings and a birthday gift for Chuck in the form of his siblings getting a new title. Then we’re joined by Andrew Morton, Diana’s biographer (**and new  Crown  characte...

Happy  Crown  Week to all who celebrate—but no spoilers to be found here! The ladies are excited to dive into season five, but there’s also other major TV news: listen in for the potential date of the Sussex docuseries (also on Netflix). The Waleses are back in full force, and we also have a special Earthshot announcement for our Boston RoRos. Plus, a look back at Charles and Diana’s vis...

This week, the ladies are joined by queen of social media Amanda Matta, aka @matta_of_fact on TikTok and Instagram , to discuss more about  Spare , Archetypes, how she got her start in royal commentary and more. They’re also discussing all your incredible royal-themed Halloween costumes, William and Kate’s return to work, Mike Tindall’s reality show realized, Princess Margaret’s sad stat...

The ladies of Royally Obsessed couldn’t wait another minute to debrief about Prince Harry’s big memoir news. The title, the cover and the release date are finally here—so naturally they had to call each other up and discuss. But don’t forget, today’s regular episode has all the royal news you need to know, like ‘The Crown’ trailer, a royal pizza ad and more. You don’t...

Happy Halloween, RoRos! This week, the U.K. is grappling with a frankly frightening political clime, while the royals’ worst fears are realized with  The Crown  trailer. Very relatable: Camilla decided she needs to get away from it all. For this week in royal history, we flashback to Diana and Charles’s first post-wedding interview. There’s also an Archewell rebrand, a  NYC play abo...

Welcome back! This week is a royal grab bag: from Lord Mountbatten accusations to a frenzy over the new season of  The Crown.  Also, Meghan’s  Variety  cover interview is revealed, Carole Middleton is in Joisey (!) and Fergie poses with the Queen’s corgis…there’s something for everyone in this episode. There’s also the tragic anniversary of the Aberfan mining disaster, a King C...

This week, the ladies of Royally Obsessed discuss the big coronation announcement, the Cambridges on the radio, the new episode of Archetypes, another Prince Harry lawsuit, Emma the horse and so much more. They’re also joined by Laura-Ann Barr, aka @All. Thats. Pretty on Instagram, for a recap of what it was like meeting the Prince and Princess of Wales last week in Northern Ireland, plus all her...

New episode alert! This week, your hosts (and the royals) are back to work. From royal tours and engagements (and alllll the non-mourning fashion) to coins, stamps and cyphers, oh my! King Charles’s reign is in full swing and we’re just trying to keep up. There’s also the return of Meghan’s pod Archetypes, Harry’s memoir stoking fears at the Palace, a state visit on the cal, a look back at the Que...

You already know! This week, Ladies Rachel and Roberta discuss  The Crown  season five announcement and teaser trailer, in the larger context of King Charles III’s new reign. Also, two new royal biographies are due out soon—and there’s bombshells in both. Then there’s the new royal cypher, a Queen Camilla shoutout, a birthday gift from James Middleton, the Waleses in Wales, a coronation...

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday, an emotional and spectacular send-off fit for…well, you know. This week, we asked dear friend, bestselling author, expat and etiquette extraordinaire Myka Meier back on the pod for a special look at what it was like to be in London during the funeral, the protocol, the wives of Windsor and so much more. We’re also discussing Prince William’s Paddingto...

A quick bonus episode to recap the historic state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, including the surprise portrait release in the lead-up to the funeral, our reactions to the day’s events, the standout moments (little Lottie’s hat! the corgis! the horse! the bells!), and of course, a few tears—and some laughter. Grab a glass you can raise to the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II (and...

This episode, Rachel and Roberta are joined by Bethan Holt , fashion director for  The Telegraph  and author of  The Queen: 70 Years of Majestic Style   for a discussion about the Queen’s passing, the events of the past week and what the mood is like in London. There’s also a chat about that Princely reunion, King Charles III’s first week on the throne, funeral fashion, new tit...

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We’re back! In this episode, Rachel and Roberta are joined by Sam McAlister , former BBC Newsnight producer and author of  Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC’s Most Shocking Interviews , to chat all about the disastrous Prince Andrew interview, those Hugh Grant casting rumors, what Andrew and Beatrice are *really* like in person, and so much more. Before that, they go over the swearing in o...