Royally Obsessed

“Were you silent…or were you silenced?” We’re thrilled to be joined by our guest this week: Omid Scobie. He’s back on the pod to reflect on the one year anniversary of the Sussexes’ tell-all interview with Oprah and all that’s happened since. We’re also chatting about the Queen’s first in-person engagement since she got COVID, Charles’s financing of Andrew’s rape settlement, cowboy Harry, Internat...

We know there’s a LOT going on in the world right now, but we’re so glad you’ve found your way here for a moment of escape and distraction from the heaviness of recent events. On this week’s episode, the ladies get a promising update on the Queen’s health, while the royals issue statements on the Ukraine and Harry and Meghan go full GLAM for the NAACP Image Awards. There’s also Prince George at th...

We hated writing that title, btw... This week, the ladies panic over the Queen’s COVID diagnosis, the latest from the palace and the grim hoaxes playing out on social media. Plus, Harry’s security battle, his and Meghan’s double date night and their Frogmore Cottage lease renewal. On the Cambridge side, there’s Kate’s solo tour of Denmark, her upcoming rugby face-off with Wills and a tour of Wales...

This week, the ladies discuss the royal reunion of Prince Harry and his cousin, Princess Eugenie, at Super Bowl LVI. There’s also Andrew’s settlement with Virginia Giuffre, Charles and Cam contracting COVID, a very romantic Valentine’s Day on both sides of the pond, William’s trip to Dubai and so much more. Grab a sip of water (for recovery after the big weekend) and tune in. -- Presented by...

This week on the pod, we discuss Queen Elizabeth II’s Accession Day weekend feat. Candy the Corgi. We also break down the queen’s headline-making statement about the future Camilla, Queen Consort. Also, Kate, Kate and more Kate, Harry’s BetterUp discussion with Serena Williams, Valentine’s Day plans, more travel suggestions, a  Spencer  snub and more. Grab a glass of jubbly (er, we mean...

This week, Roberta and Rachel are joined by Brooklynite-turned-Londoner and travel expert  Annie Fitzsimmons  to chat all about the best places to stay/eat/drink/visit/sightsee/spot a royal in London and around the U.K. Whether you’re planning a vacation or have already booked your tickets for the Platinum Jubilee (!!!), you’ll want to grab a pen and paper and tune in. Also in this episo...

In this episode, R&R chat the new Princess Diana doc by Ed Perkins that has Sundance buzzing, the Cambridges’ recent outings, a dog-themed history segment, the final Bot Sentinel report, Prince Andrew’s bear-ly legal behavior (ew, had to…) and the Queen’s arrival at Sandringham. They’re joined by Getty Images royal and entertainment photographer Samir Hussein to chat all about his  ‘Princ...

This week, the ladies cover Andrew, the artist formerly known as HRH, the new ITV documentary about his relationship with Ghislaine, and why it took so long to get his titles stripped. They also discuss Prince Harry’s security concerns, the Cambridges back to work (and school), Eugenie’s new podcast, Downing Street #Partygate, Pippa Middleton’s jumpsuit and so much more. Grab some royal cider and...

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the news broke of the judge’s ruling in Virginia Giuffre’s civil case against Prince Andrew, but we still break down the legal proceedings thus far and will have more next week. This week, the ladies do a deep dive into Kate’s birthday portraits (still not over them!!), her birthday celebrations and a bit of coverage controversy. They also chat about th...

The Duchess of Cambridge turns 40 this weekend, so we recorded an exciting new episode with special guest Bethan Holt , fashion news & features director for  The Telegraph  and author of  The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style . We have predictions for the duchess in 2022, a look at the media profiles released ahead of the big day, and how she’ll celebrate her...

Happy New Year, RoRos! Before we ring in 2022, we're flashing back to our favorite (and least favorite) royal moments of an exciting—but also extremely trying—royal year with none other than  Lainey Lui of  Lainey Gossip . From the Oprah interview to the James Bond premiere, to FOUR royal babies and so much in between, grab a glass of something sparkling as you tune in! (Keep i...

This week, it’s Christmas!!! The ladies go all out on the festive-ness, since what else is there to do when things are looking so bleak?! They chat the history behind the St. Mary Magdalene Christmas Walk, the Queen’s plans now that Sandringham is a no-go, Meghan’s Montecito outing and the car parade, Kate’s carol concert intro, William’s favorite parts about Christmas, whether Rachel should watch...

This week, Rachel and Roberta gear up for Christmas with a deep dive into the royals’ recently released Christmas cards (from the Cambridges and Clarence House), and the royal fashion event of the year: the Royal Carol Concert. They also flash back to a “sky-high” moment for a young Queen Elizabeth II. Plus, a new Princess Diana doc,  Spencer  awards season and Andrew’s legal defense. Gr...

This week, Instagrammer and author of  HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style   Elizabeth Holmes joins us to chat Meghan’s legal win, Prince William’s Time to Walk, the upcoming Cambridge carol concert, Harry’s  Fast Company  interview about BetterUp and so much more. Then, the tables are turned as Elizabeth interviews Rachel and Roberta about  Royal Trivia: Your Guide to th...

VPNs at the ready! The ladies pore over BBC’s  The Princes and the Press , plus the documentary fallout and what surprised them most from host and media editor Amol Rajan’s extensive look behind the inner workings of “the deal.” They also cover Charles’s visit to the new republic of Barbados, a Cambridge Christmas carol concert, the Christopher Andersen biography, Prince George’s wishlist, Pr...

This year, the ladies are thankful for…YOU, their loyal listeners! In their special Thanksgiving episode, they chat about the “Royal Turkeys of the Year,” plus Meghan’s appearance on  Ellen , the double royal christening of August and Lucus (and the Queen’s attendance!!!), the Royal Variety show, the Queen and Prince Philip’s 74th wedding anniversary, things to do in London and SO much more....

This week, the ladies get into the Queen’s absence at Remembrance Sunday, the appeal to Meghan’s court case ruling, Prince Charles’s birthday, the Panorama anniversary, private royal diaries, and so much more. They’re also joined by the host of CNN’s new podcast,  When Diana Met… , Aminatou Sow , to chat all about the show, what so many get wrong about the late Princess of Wales and why we sh...

SPOILERS AHEAD: Our  Spencer  movie review episode is here! The ladies chat all about the new movie (and seeing it together!). They’re joined by Eloise Moran , aka the woman behind @LadyDiRevengeLooks , for her hot take on  Spencer,  from the fashion and the acting to Diana’s legacy and Moran’s forthcoming book,  The Lady Di Look Book . There’s also Meghan and Harry’s visi...

This week, the ladies discuss COP26, the Queen’s climate change speech, and the Cambridges’ very normal commute to Glasgow. They also chat about the Sussexes’ back-to-back virtual summits, Harry’s upcoming visit to NYC and Meghan’s caffeine contribution to paid family leave campaigners. There’s also royals in Halloween costumes, a long-awaited  Spencer  movie date, Prince Andrew’s legal...

This week, the ladies discuss Her Majesty’s recent cancellations and what the implications are for the monarchy as she scales back. They also unpack the Bot Sentinel report about Twitter accounts targeting the Sussexes. On a more uplifting note: Meghan’s letter in support of paid family leave, a Beatrice and Eugenie royal wedding sighting, the Cams on vacay, and so much mo...

Welcome back! This week, the ladies are joined by Emma Cooper , Executive Producer of the new CNN Original Series  DIANA , to chat all things Diana (plus Emma’s real-life run-in with royals). We’re also discussing the Queen’s latest statement on her health, the Earthshot Awards Ceremony, Harry’s Op-Ed (and big celebrity supporter), the new  Crown  pics, the Oldie Awards, Kate in red...

Buckle up, RoRos! We’ve got a jam-packed episode. There’s the Sussexes’ investments, the Cambridges’ upcoming EarthShot event, new photos from Eugenie, the meaning behind Sienna Elizabeth’s name, Rami Malek’s chat with Duchess Kate, Tina Brown’s book and so much more. Plus, we interviewed Getty Images royal photographer Chris Jackson about his new tome,  Elizabeth II: A Queen for Our Time , w...

This week, Roberta and Rachel are joined by author and  Royal Central  chief reporter  Kristin Contino . The ladies chat about their favorite royal-themed book picks to peruse this fall and winter. Plus, we flash back to the nuptials of Eugenie and Jack and reveal the must-see CNN series that our very own Rachel STARS IN (yes!). Plus, we *finally* made it...into the surgery roo...

What. A. Week!!! The ladies are joined by WNBC Reporter  Romney Smith , who was “in the room where it happened” when the Sussexes visited One World Trade for their whirlwind tour of New York City. We hear what it was like from a real-life witness, plus all the highlights of their non-royal royal tour. Then we chat the long-awaited James Bond  No Time to Die  premiere, the Cams in No...

This week, the ladies are discussing Princess Beatrice’s baby girl (!!!), THAT magazine cover, Kate’s three events, Earthshot, Hold Still, Phil’s will and the new documentary about his life that has the internet buzzing. Plus, Charles’s latest scandal, another Panorama update, royals on the red carpet (*hyperventilating*), Meghan and Harry’s date weekend to NYC….and SO. MUCH. MORE. You don’t wanna...