Talking Royals

Chris and Lizzie discuss the news Meghan suffered a miscarriage earlier this year. The Duchess wrote an article in the NY Times about the heartbreak of losing a child and why we should commit to asking others if they're ok - something ITV Newsreader Tom Bradby did when she was touring Africa as a new mum. We hear from motherhood app Peanut co-founder Michelle Kennedy and the Diana Award CEO Tessy...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the investigation into the BBC Panorama Princess Diana interview from 1995. Princess Diana’s friend Rosa Monckton MBE shares her thoughts on the explosive interview and why the investigation is so important. Chris and Lizzie also discuss the latest in the Meghan Markle court case against The Mail on Sunday, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s wedding anniversary and we look...

Chris and Lizzie discuss how the Royal Family marked Remembrance week. Prince Charles followed in his great-grandfather’s footsteps to lay a wreath at the Unknown Warrior's grave, while the Cambridges spoke to military personnel and their families. 
 Prince Harry and Meghan held a private service in Los Angeles - but should they have brought a photographer with them? Chris and Lizzie also discuss...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the news Prince William contracted coronavirus back in April. Another of the Queen's grandchildren made coronavirus headlines this week as an app promoted by Zara Tindall has been accused of mis-selling antibody tests. Chris and Lizzie also discuss Prince Charles’ interview for British Vogue, Camilla’s visit to the Field of Remembrance and Earl Spencer's demand for an inqu...

In this week’s episode, Chris and Lizzie look at Camilla's elephant project in memory of her brother. The Duchess has been working with her late brother's charity Elephant Family to help get people to adopt their impressive statues. We hear from author Jilly Cooper about why she's supporting the cause and what she thinks the giant figures get up to at night. Camilla also spent the week with the me...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Cambridge’s visit to London. Prince William followed in his mother’s footsteps to lay a foundation stone at The Royal Marsden hospital, while Kate helped launch the Hold Still photographic exhibition on display across the UK. We hear from Sami Ayad who spoke to the Duchess after a photo of him made the final select few for the lockdown project. The Duke and Duchess als...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Harry and Meghan's busy week of interviews. The US-based couple joined activist Malala Yousafzai to discuss female education, talked on a teen podcast about the “almost unsurvivable” online abuse they receive, and Meghan spoke to a magazine about why she left social media. Chris and Lizzie also discuss the Queen's first public engagement since lockdown as she and Pr...

This is The Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. In this week’s audio-only episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William’s mission to reverse the drastic effects of climate change. Documentary 'Prince William: A Planet for Us All' aired on ITV this week, showing the Prince's environmental work across parts of...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Sir David Attenborough's visit to the Kensington Palace. The naturalist visited the Cambridges for a private screening of his upcoming nature documentary, had a climate crisis catch up with Prince William and even gave Prince George a special gift. Also this week, we check-in with Kate who tested her marshmallow toasting skills at a Scout event to mark her becoming the joi...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Harry and Meghan's controversial video on the upcoming US election and President Donald Trump's shocking reaction. They also discuss Prince Charles' Climate Week speech, Kate's park visit with a group of parents and Princess Eugenie's baby news. And we breakdown the royal accounts. But who spent the most and how will the pandemic affect the Queen's finances? New episodes o...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the 100 images selected for Kate's 'Hold Still' lockdown photography project. We hear from four-year-old Mila Sneddon who received a special message from the Queen for her inspiring picture and take a look at some of our favourites. Chris and Lizzie also discuss William and Kate's visit to East London where they met job seekers, spent time at a local mosque and even had a...

In this episode Chris and Lizzie discuss the game-changing coronavirus detection dogs Camilla met this week, Prince William’s trip to Belfast and the Queen’s plans to stay in Sandringham this month.

 Chris and Lizzie also discuss Harry and Meghan’s announcement that they've paid off the £2.4 million loan for renovations on Frogmore Cottage. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every Friday...

ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson are back with our weekly podcast on the royal family. In this week’s episode of The Royal Rota, Chris and Lizzie discuss the teaser images Kate has released ahead of her ‘Hold Still’ photography exhibition and the latest plans to install a Princess Diana statue. ABC News Foreign Correspondent Maggie Rulli also joins in the conversation...

In this week's bumper episode before the summer break, Chris and Lizzie are discussing all things Harry and Meghan. The Sussexes hit the headlines this week after extracts of new book ’Finding Freedom’ were released. The book lifted the lid on the couple’s seemingly tense relationship with the Cambridges and what motivated them to step away from royal life. Meghan’s legal team were also back in co...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the latest royal photos from the palace.  The Duchess of Cambridge took two new photos of Prince George to mark his 7th birthday and Princess Beatrice shared her wedding pictures from last week's surprise ceremony. We also hear from the bugler who met Prince Philip at Windsor Castle this week, where the 99-year-old handed over his military role to the Duchess of Cornwall i...

Chris and Lizzie are at Windsor Castle catching up on the Queen’s latest engagements. Her majesty had a busy week, speaking to members of the UK Armed Forces in a video call, knighting fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and attending granddaughter Princess Beatrice’s secret wedding. In this episode Chris and Lizzie also discuss Meghan’s powerful keynote speech at the 2020 Girl Up leadership su...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the controversial comments made by Prince Harry and Meghan during a video call with young leaders. The royal couple talked about the Commonwealth’s past wrongs and what they're doing to tackle institutional racism. The Duchess also made the headlines this week after she accused the Mail on Sunday of trying to publicly name the friends mentioned in her legal fight against t...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Meghan's ongoing legal battle with the Mail on Sunday after documents identified the friends who spoke to the press without the Duchess' permission. Prince Harry celebrated this year's Diana Award winners with a virtual event. He gave a powerful speech on institutional racism as part of his message talking about his mother's legacy. Chris and Lizzie also talk about Jeffrey...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's busy week as he toured the Oxford Vaccine Group with the researchers working on a coronavirus treatment. William also celebrated Father's Day and his 38th birthday, marking the occasion with a series of family photographs taken by the Duchess of Cambridge. When she wasn't behind the camera this week, Kate had her first-ever joint engagement with The Duches...

In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen’s scaled back birthday celebrations and how the royal family have returned to the first face-to-face engagements since lockdown started. Prince Charles and Camilla were spotted with French president Emmanuel Macron during his visit to London and at a hospital in Gloucester thanking NHS staff for their work during the pandemic. The Cambridge's als...

We are joined by The Diana Award CEO Tessy Ojo to discuss how race relations in the UK might have impacted Meghan Markle's decision to leave the royal family. Tessy also explains how lockdown has changed how William and Harry help young people and what's next for the charity set up in their mother's name. In this bumper birthday episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the rare photo of Prince Philip rel...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the heartfelt speech Meghan sent to graduating pupils at her former high school. The Duchess of Sussex shared her thoughts on the recent Black Lives Matter protests across America and what it was like to grow up during the LA riots. The Queen should have marked the 67th anniversary of her Coronation this week but has been isolating in Windsor Castle - so what does this mea...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's moving documentary on men's mental health. He opened up to footballers about his mother's death and how Kate has helped him with fatherhood. The Cambridge's also spent their time this week as bingo callers to help out a care home in Cardiff. But they weren't the only ones switching jobs, Camilla got into character for a Roald Dahl book reading and Prince C...

Chris and Lizzie discuss what the coronavirus outbreak means for royal finances and reminisce about Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding two years on. Royal Editor at HELLO! Magazine Emily Nash joins us to discuss the virtual Chelsea Flower Show which kicked off earlier this week with a message from the Queen and we test her knowledge of the royals favourite flowers. She talks about the latest editio...

Chris and Lizzie discuss how the royals marked VE Day with the Queen's address to the nation and Prince Charles' two-minute silence. This week the royals paid tribute to nurses across the world battling coronavirus and we heard from President of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Kath McCourt who received a special phone call from the Queen. We also hear Prince Harry's message of supp...