Talking Royals

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...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Duchess of Cambridge's latest volunteer work as she launched a landmark photography project to capture the mood of the nation in lockdown. The Duchess showed off her camera skills earlier in the week with new photos of Princess Charlotte for her fifth birthday and they weren't the only ones celebrating. Archie Mountbatten-Windsor turned one and enjoyed a special story...

Chris and Lizzie talk about Prince Harry's special appearance on children's programme 'Thomas & Friends' and the changes the royals have made to their VE day celebrations. They are also joined by Evening Standard's Royal Editor Robert Jobson to not only discuss his new book 'The Royal Family Operations Manual' but also what he makes of Harry and Meghan's court case with the Mail on Sunday. You can...

Chris and Lizzie talk about the royals' toned down birthday celebrations amid the coronavirus pandemic as the Queen turned 94 and her great-grandson Prince Louis turned two. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated their son's birthday with some impressive rainbow art for the NHS and shared a message of their own to healthcare workers. Chris and Lizzie are also joined by the Daily Mirror's Roy...

Chris and Lizzie talk about the Queen's Easter message, in which the monarch encouraged us all to have hope during the coronavirus pandemic. Prince William followed in his father's footsteps to virtually open the latest NHS Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre. Earlier in the week the Cambridges also surprised schoolchildren in the first virtual royal visit. Chris and Li...

Chris and Lizzie talk about the Queen's speech to the nation about coronavirus, the reaction online and how they compare to the other addresses she has given during her reign. Prince Charles gave a very different speech when he virtually opened the new NHS Nightingale Hospital in London after recovering from coronavirus. Chris and Lizzie also discuss the Duchess of Cornwall's volunteer work and th...

As the nation spends another week in lockdown, Chris and Lizzie recorded this week's episode separately from their homes to talk about how the royals have kept up with their charity work. Prince Charles made an appearance online after coming out of self-isolation from coronavirus while his wife the Duchess of Cornwall offered support to domestic violence victims. Chris and Lizzie also talk about t...

Chris and Lizzie recorded this week's episode separately from their homes as the UK settles into the coronavirus lockdown - with plenty to talk about. Prince Charles tested positive for the virus which got us wondering when did he get infected and why was he tested so quickly? We spoke to Dame Floella Benjamin who met the Prince days before his announcement and frontline Doctor Samantha Batt-Rawde...

In this week's episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss how the royals have responded to the coronavirus outbreak and what they have planned in the coming months. Prince Charles and Camilla were forced to postpone their royal tour while the Queen has moved to Windsor Castle with Prince Philip. The monarch issued a message to the British public on Thursday saying she believes the nation is "up to the chal...

In this week's episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Harry and Meghan's farewell tour as the Sussexes say goodbye to royal life. Chris and Lizzie also cover how the royals marked International Women's Day with Camilla delivering a powerful speech on...