Talking Royals

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, Chris and Lizzie recorded the Royal Rota from Boston, where Kate and William held their annual Earthshot climate change awards. As well as chatting about the ceremony, they discuss Meghan and Harry's upcoming Netflix documentary.

Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson are joined in studio by Hugo Vickers, royal historian and author of The Crown Dissected, to pour over series 5 of Netflix's hit drama to decipher what is royal fact or fiction. This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.

Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Harry's book which is due to be published in 16 languages in January. But what will be included and will it beat the screening of the upcoming Meghan and Harry docu-series? After Liz Truss told the King he couldn’t go to COP27 climate change summit, we are told no change to King Charles’ plans now Rishi Sunak has decided he will himself, attend. And the Prince of Wa...

In this episode, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson discuss the controversial new series of The Crown and Liz Truss handing her resignation to the King. They also speak with Project Zero WF Director, Stephen Barnabis about the King and Queen Consort's recent visit to Walthamstow, East London.

In this episode Lizzie Robinson discusses the important role of the home nations following the Queen's death with Wales Reporter Rhys Williams and Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith. The trio analyse the impact of the recent engagements the Royal family have carried out across the UK.

Royal journalist and author Valentine Low joins Chris and Lizzie in this episode to discuss the hottest topics of the week and his hotly anticipated new book on the inner workings of Palace life, titled Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown. Up for discussion are the latest headlines concerning Meghan and defining speeches from King Charles and Prince William as they adjust to their new rol...

Mary Nightingale joins Chris and Lizzie to discuss the historic coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the period of mourning leading up to her State Funeral.

This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson. After taking a summer break, Chris and Lizzie are back to discuss Meghan Markle's contentious interview with The Cut. How has the royal family responded? Had Harry and Meghan not moved from the UK, would a press pen of 40 photographers really have been waiting for...

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 episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William and Harry's former nanny winning substantial damages from the BBC. And are the brothers soon to cross paths, given William will be travelling to the US in December for the Earthshot Prize? Chris and Lizzie a...

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 episode, Chris and Lizzie focus on all things Camilla, who became the cover star of Country Life magazine thanks to a helping hand from the Duchess of Cambridge, and was the subject of a special ITV documentary. Our royal bureau discuss the Duchess of Corn...

In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss Boris Johnson's phone calls with the Queen ahead of his resignation, and what the Monarch’s role is at a turbulent political time like this. Plus, the pair give an update on Harry's judicial review against a Home Office decision not to allow him to personally pay for police protection. And we cover Kate taking a picture of Camilla for Country Life magazine...

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 episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Charles and Camilla's trip to Rwanda where the couple remembered the victims of the 1994 genocide. Plus, the pair discuss relations between Boris Johnson and Charles after the pair met for tea in Rwanda in the wake...

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 episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss reports that Prince Charles called the government's Rwanda policy "appalling". They also talk about how, coincidentally, the Prince of Wales will be in the east African country next week for a royal visit. Plus, the pair c...

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 episode, Chris and Lizzie look back on the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The pair discuss the all singing all dancing Platinum Party At The Palace - complete with a cameo from Paddington Bear who met for tea with the Queen. Plus, they discuss the Platinum...

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 episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss all things Platinum Jubilee after the Royal family watched the Trooping the Colour flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony. The pair discuss the Queen being forced to pull out of the thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathed...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen's equestrian extravaganza and what to expect from Jubilee week. Her Majesty has had a busy few weeks ahead of her Platinum Jubilee weekend. We look at the opening of the Elizabeth line, how the Queen got around Chelsea Flower Show and the star-studded horse show held at Windsor. Plus we catch up on Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada. For the meantime, t...

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 episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen missing the State Opening of Parliament for only the third time in her reign. Plus they look at which dessert was crowned the Queen's Jubilee Platinum Pudding, and who won't be on Buckingham Palace's balcony at T...

Chris and Lizzie discuss York’s decision to dump Prince Andrew as an Honorary Freeman. We hear from people in the city about why they wanted his title removed and look at what’s next for Prince Andrew. Plus we run through the latest Platinum Jubilee plans, Prince Louis’ birthday photos and Charles and Camilla’s upcoming tour of Canada. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You ca...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen’s 96th birthday and the latest Platinum Jubilee plans. Plus we look at the Invictus Games, what Prince Harry meant when he said he wanted to 'protect' the Queen and Prince William and Kate's visit to the DEC Appeal HQ to meet aid workers helping those in Ukraine. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouT...

In this episode, Chris and Lizzie are in Windsor to discuss how the royals are celebrating Easter. 

Prince Charles and Camilla stepped in for Queen at Maundy Thursday service following Her Majesty’s recent bout of Covid. Plus, we look at what to expect from the Invictus Games and Prince William’s new podcast. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rot...

Chris and Lizzie are back following the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's tour of the Caribbean. Prince William and Kate visited Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas but was their trip a success? Plus, we look at the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service and Prince Andrew's prominent role in the event. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Commonwealth Day service, as the Queen misses the event for the first time in almost a decade. We look at Prince Harry's announcement confirming he will not be attending the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service - but will be heading to the Netherlands in a few weeks for the Invictus Games. Plus, the Royals mark St Patrick's Day - with Guinness for Prince Charles the Du...

Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William and Kate’s visit to a Ukrainian cultural centre in London. 
 The royal couple met volunteers helping families in Ukraine but Prince William’s comments left some people on social media upset.  
 Plus, we look at the Queen's first in-person audience since catching Covid, how Camilla marked International Women’s Day and the civil case against Prince Andrew fina...

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 episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the royal condemnation of Russia from Prince Charles and the practical steps the heir to the throne took to bring a united response in support of Ukraine following the invasion. The pair also deliver an update on the Queen...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the latest on the Queen following her covid diagnosis. Her Majesty stepped back from engagements while she recovers from mild cold-like symptoms. Also this week, the Duchess of Cambridge visited Denmark to learn about the country’s approach to early childhood development. Plus, we look at why the police are investigating Prince Charles’ Foundation charity and where the roy...