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Talking Royals

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The podcast about the British royal family from ITV News. Every week, our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson join Charlene White to look back at the big stories they've been out covering over the last seven days, sharing their insight and bringing you interviews with a range of guests.

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Oct 30, 2026

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What Kate's trip to Italy tells us about the future Queen 14.05.2026

The Princess of Wales is embarking on a new "global mission”, as she makes her first overseas royal trip since her cancer diagnosis. Chris and Lizzie are on the road again, as Kate got to work in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, learning about early years education. The trip has being described as a “huge moment” for the Princess of Wales. The future Queen had not been on an international work...

Princess of Wales to make first foreign trip since cancer diagnosis - so why now? 08.05.2026

We've had some significant news from Kensington Palace, this week... Catherine, Princess of Wales will make her first solo foreign trip since her cancer diagnosis. Fresh from travelling with King Charles to the USA to meet Donald Trump, and Prince Harry in Ukraine, the team are back together for one week only... So with Chris and Lizzie back in the studio, it seemed the perfect time to discuss the...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly threatened at Sandringham: All the key details 07.05.2026

In this special Talking Royals episode, the team react to the news that police have arrested a man near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's home. Chris, Lizzie and Charlene recorded the episode shortly after Norfolk Police released a statement confirming that an armed man with "an offensive weapon" had been detained near his home. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moved to the Sandringham Estate earlier this ye...

Prince Harry: Royal Experts Answer Your Most Asked Questions 03.05.2026

Our royal experts tackle the internet’s most searched questions about Prince Harry—from the topical to the truly surprising. In this episode of Talking Royals, our royal experts Chris, Lizzie and Charlene break down viral Google queries and reveal what we actually know about the Duke of Sussex. The episode explores some of the most frequently asked questions about Prince Harry, including why he st...

Prince George: Royal Experts Answer Your Most Asked Questions 01.05.2026

Our royal experts tackle the internet’s most searched questions about Prince George—from the serious to the downright bizarre… In this episode of Talking Royals, our royal experts Chris, Lizzie and Charlene break down viral Google queries and reveal what we actually know about the future king. The video explores whether Prince George could theoretically become king as a child, before taking a clos...

All the moments you might have missed from the King's state visit with Donald Trump 30.04.2026

Did the King perform a diplomatic masterclass or could it come back to bite him? This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene from Washington DC where they have been covering King Charles's state visit to America, to mark 250 years of US independence. The royal team travelled straight from Ukraine, where they had been exclusively filming with Prince Harry. After landing in Washington DC, they have co...

What was it like behind the scenes on Prince Harry’s secret trip of Ukraine? 24.04.2026

Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson are the only two broadcast journalists that were allowed into Ukraine to cover Prince Harry's secret trip. They reveal all about how they entered a warzone with a royal, what would happen in the event of an attack and why they had to keep it all a secret. On his visit to Ukraine Harry followed the footsteps of his mother and her work with th...

King Charles' special tribute to his late mother 20.04.2026

On what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, Talking Royals brings you this special episode as King Charles releases a tribute to his late mother. In a video statement, the King said that "much about the times we now live in I suspect may have troubled her deeply, but I take heart from her belief that goodness will always prevail." Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss Charles'...

Is the criticism of Harry and Meghan's Australia tour unfair? 17.04.2026

Was Harry and Meghan's trip to Australia really "a cash-grabbing, money-making exercise"? This week, the Talking Politics team discuss whether the Sussexes tour Down Under felt uncomfortable, due to the combination of charitable and commercial opportunities. Harry and Meghan kicked off the visit by dropping into a hospital in Melbourne, where they met sick children, their families and medical staf...

How did the late Queen really feel about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor? 10.04.2026

The Talking Royals team are back! This week, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's absence from the recent Easter Service. Plus, in this week's episode we're joined by esteemed royal biographer Hugo Vickers, who has written a book to mark the 100th anniversary of the late Queen’s birth. He recalls Queen Elizabeth’s distress and concern about the future of her son, Andrew...

Could Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie lose their titles after Andrew's arrest? 27.03.2026

Have Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie been quietly sidelined by the King? Could they be stripped of their royal titles? And where is Fergie? Join our royal experts for their weekly conversation covering all the significant royal topics of the week. Chris, Lizzie and Lucrezia discuss how the two sisters' reputation has been affected by the arrest of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Beatrice...

Behind the scenes at the stunning state visit: All the royal details you missed 20.03.2026

What were the hidden details you might have missed from the royals' Nigerian state banquet? The Talking Royals team delve into what really happens when the King plays host at Windsor Castle. From Princess Kate's stunning banquet gown, to the King holding hands with the Nigerian President, plus everything that the guests ate and drank. And what did TikTok icon 'Bus Aunty' say to the monarch, when s...

Previously-unseen photo of Andrew, Epstein and Mandelson uncovered 13.03.2026

An extraordinary never-before-seen photo uncovered by ITV News shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Lord Mandelson together for the first time. The photo is thought to have been taken sometime between 1999 and 2000, before Epstein was imprisoned in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a minor. It was released as part of the Epstein files. The image shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windso...

Royal photographer reveals how he captured his most iconic Royal Family images 07.03.2026

Royal photographer Chris Jackson joins Charlene, Chris and Lizzie to discuss his long career taking many of the most iconic photographs in modern Royal history. He talks through the pressure of getting the perfect photos of the King, late Queen, and others - and capturing the Royal Family's highest and lowest moments. Also - with the US-Israel entering war with Iran this week, what does it mean fo...

Did the royal family make a mistake letting Harry and Meghan walk away? 27.02.2026

In this week’s episode of Talking Royals , Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss whether Meghan and Harry should have ever been allowed to leave the royal family. And is the Palace now missing that Meghan Markle magic? Charlene, Chris and Lizzie recorded this episode right after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s surprise trip to Jordan made global headlines — including reports that they were “snubbed”...

How was this iconic image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaving a police station captured? 20.02.2026

It’s the photo that will define a moment in history for the royal family. A press photographer captured the split second that the former Prince Andrew was driven away from a Norfolk police station after being arrested. So how was the iconic photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor captured? Our royal experts, Chris and Lizzie, tell Charlene everything they have learned about that moment, the historic a...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest: How it all unfolded 19.02.2026

Historic scenes in Sandringham, as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Our royal experts talk through what we know, and what this means for the royal family. Plain-clothed police officers were seen arriving at the royal property, before Thames Valley Police confirmed the news of an arrest. Shortly afterwards, King Charles III released an unprecedente...

Did the Palace response to the Andrew-Epstein allegations go far enough? 13.02.2026

What happened when Prince William decided to speak out on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein? And did the statement go far enough? Listen as Chris and Lizzie describe how it all unfolded, while they were in Saudi Arabia with Prince William. They talk us through how they found out that Kensington Palace, and Buckingham Palace, decided to end the royal wall of silence, addres...

Is this the biggest royal scandal in living memory? 06.02.2026

As the latest Epstein files uncover more claims about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince moves out of his royal mansion in the dead of the night. But who told him it was time to go? Our royal experts delve into the latest drop, and question whether the late Queen Elizabeth II could have done more to intervene after allegations against her son? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor strenuously deni...

Andrew and Fergie face intense scrutiny after latest Epstein files 02.02.2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing intense scrutiny after the latest release of three million Jeffrey Epstein files. Charlene, Chris and Lizzie have recorded this special episode on what the latest #Epstein revelations mean for the former Prince, and how it will impact the wider #royal family. Previously unseen photos appear to show Andrew crouched over an unidentified woman. The undated images...

Did Donald Trump get a ticking off from the King? 30.01.2026

Did the King intervene after Donald Trump’s comments on NATO troops in Afghanistan? After an unexpected u-turn from Donald Trump on the British Army’s role in the war, many people questioned whether the King had personally spoken to the White House. Charlene, Chris and Lizzie explain what really happened between King Charles and the US President. Plus, we’ve got all the backstage details from the...

Behind the scenes at Harry’s High Court showdown 23.01.2026

Charlene, Chris, Lizzie, and Royal Commentator Afua Hagan unpack Harry's emotionally charged week fighting the Daily Mail's publisher in court. After Prince Harry gave evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Charlene White is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Royal Commentator Afua Hagan to unpack what we've learnt and what might come next. Chris was in...

The secrets of the Royals' most iconic fashion looks 16.01.2026

Charles may be King of England, but who is the King or Queen of royal fashion? How do Royals choose what they wear day-to-day? What is the most iconic Royal fashion moment ever? And just how influential was Princess Diana as a style icon? On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Omi from fashion label Vin + Omi. The fashion...

Will 2026 see Meghan and family return to Britain with Prince Harry? 09.01.2026

What does 2026 have in store for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle? Where will Prince George go to secondary school? And what do you do when a senior Royal catches you speeding round Buckingham Palace? On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and presenter and WellChild ambassador Laura Hamilton. The panel discusses Prince Harry’s...

Talking Royals Quiz of the Year 2025 19.12.2025

What tune did King Charles play on a carrot?  What did Kate and Melania get up to during President Trump's state visit? Which UK radio station did Meghan Markle say she missed?   Welcome to the second edition of the Talking Royals Christmas Quiz. Over five rounds of questions about the past year in the world of the Royal Family, Charlene White puts four experts - and you at home - to the test.   Y...

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