The Royals

Roya is at Royal Ascot where she was joined by a lively double act, trainer Jamie Osborne and his jockey daughter, rising star Saffie Osborne. From family business banter to riding for the royals, the Osbornes share their frank views, their humour and offer a glimpse into the highs and lows of the sport of Kings and Queens. Recorded 17th June 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Roya is joined by Channel 5’s royal correspondent Simon Vigar for a candid look at the changing nature of 'The Firm' and their relationship with the press. Simon shares his insider stories, from being insulted by the public after Princess Diana's death to travelling with royals on watershed tours. Together, they discuss the challenges of access to the royal family, the royals' relationship with Ne...

This week on The Royals, Kate Mansey speaks to royal biographer Andrew Lownie whose allegations in his new book -  Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York -  have been described just about everywhere as 'explosive'. From trade envoy trips to connections with Jeffrey Epstein, Lownie outlines claims of institutional cover ups, financial secrecy, and royal resistance to scrutiny. A...

Roya gets an exclusive first look at  The King’s Tour: Artists at Buckingham Palace -  a remarkable exhibition showcasing never-before-seen artworks from King Charles's personal collection. Curator Kate Heard shares insights into how artists were invited on royal tours to capture intimate behind-the-scenes moments and fleeting stories. Roya also meets Susannah Fiennes, an artist who...

This week on The Royals, Roya and Kate dig into Royal Yacht lobbying, Princess Anne’s no-fuss 75th birthday, and Prince George’s latest milestone. Plus: questions around Harry and Meghan’s Netflix future, an racing visit to Newmarket, and strong support for the Lionesses ahead of the Euros final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, King Charles and Prince Harry take small steps to reconciliation, with private peace talks that are then leaked to the press. But who tipped them off? Plus, Harry follows in Diana’s footsteps in Angola, the Princess of Wales returns to Centre Court to a standing ovation, and Queen Camilla makes naval history...with a side of cling film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

All the stops were pulled out for a full-blown state visit for President Macron so Roya and Kate go behind the scenes at Windsor Castle to bring you all the news from carriages to canapés as well as speeches and sparkling (British) wine. the Princess of Wales attended her first state banquet in two years, and stole the show. King Charles and the president both delivered messages of post-Brexit uni...

The Princess of Wales has given her most personal insight yet into the emotional toll of recovery, offering a powerful glimpse into life after cancer treatment. This week, Roya and Kate reflect on her words, and what they signal about a changing tone inside the Palace. Meanwhile, the Sovereign Grant is up, the royal train is out, and William and Kate become even more influential with royal warrant...

Roya and Kate take you inside King Charles's preparations to host President Trump for an unprecedented second state visit, one that seems to have been fast-tracked by the British Prime Minister, and might be raising eyebrows at the palace. How much say does the King have over who he meets and when, and what does Donald Trump’s return means for Windsor, Westminster, and Washington? And a special lo...

Roya and Kate take you with them as they attend Royal Ascot 2025—a dazzling celebration where time-honoured traditions, powerful thoroughbreds, and extravagant hats take centre stage. While Ascot Racecourse hosts nearly a month of racing each year, its crown jewel is the Royal Meeting each June, a highlight of the royal summer calendar. Join Roya and Kate as they go behind the scenes of this horse...

This week, we head to Horse Guards Parade for Trooping the Colour as King Charles marks a quiet but significant shift—retiring from horseback for the event. The Prince of Wales steps further into statesman territory, and Roya and Kate discuss his recent visit to Monaco alongside international heads of state, signalling a growing global presence. Plus, they look ahead to two headline-grab...

This week, Roya and Kate unpack Meghan and Harry’s surprising dance in the delivery suite and Prince William’s flying visit as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, a role that was destined for Prince Harry. Plus, an emerging place for The Duchess of Edinburgh. What is Sophie's future role and is William quietly shifting the spotlight? King Charles's punchy message to President Trump from Canada...

"Welcome home" shouted the crowd welcoming the King and Queen in Ottawa at they started their whirlwind visit to Canada - and Roya and Kate were there too! Amid tensions between Canada and the United States the inference was clear: No matter what they’re called in Britain, Charles and Camilla are the King and Queen of Canada. After months of subtle signs of support for Canada in its trade war with...

In this week's special episode, Roya and Kate face a live audience as they lift the lid on life as a royal reporter. From secret sources to front-page scoops, the two royal editors take you behind palace walls with their unique insights on the monarchy in conversation with The Times' executive editor Jeremy Griffin and with questions from the audience. Don't forget we always want to hear your comm...

From one family drama to another - Roya and Kate discuss how the Beckhams entered the royal news this week - from a dinner party in Montecito to a fashion statement from the Princess of Wales. And an emotional Camilla paid tribute to her late brother, and how Charles was left flabbergasted by a magician in Bradford. Also, which member of the family topped the latest popularity poll? Hosted on Acas...

This week Roya and Kate take you behind the scenes of the historic 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations, from the big balcony moment to a surprise appearance by young Prince George. They also unpack Prince Harry’s BBC interview following his security ruling, and explore the shortlist for Queen Elizabeth II’s national memorial. Clip Credit: BBC Radio 4, 1985, The Way We Were: Queen Elizabeth II des...

The King shares a personal message about his cancer journey at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. Meanwhile, William and Kate mark their anniversary with a low-key trip to Scotland and Prince Andrew is once again under scrutiny following renewed questions about his future in the wake of Virginia Giuffre’s tragic death. Kate and Roya also unpack Meghan’s unexpected use of the HRH t...

Following the death of Pope Francis, King Charles gave a warm message in tribute. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew made a surprise reappearance for the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle and Meghan opened up about her rebrand. Lots to chew over then for The Sunday Times Media Editor, Rosamund Urwin, who joined Roya this week while Kate is away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The King and Queen celebrated 20 years of marriage in the romantic city of Rome. In this special episode, we look back on their time together. Roya was joined in Rome by Chris Jackson, the picture agency Getty's Royal photographer, who is responsible for capturing countless intimate moments of the couple together, including a new portrait to commemorate the occasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

The Pope has wished the King and Queen a happy 20th wedding anniversary in a private meeting at the Vatican. Charles and Camilla, who were both divorcees when they married in 2005, are said to be “delighted” to have had a private 20-minute meeting with Pope Francis. King Charles also became the first British monarch to address both houses of the Italian parliament. It has been a busy day for our r...

This week has provided no respite in the saga surrounding Prince Harry's resignation from the charity he founded, as news broke that he he will be in the Court of Appeal next week in his fight for tax funded police protection on UK visits. Plus, an update on the King's diary following his hospital visit and the Queen meets domestic violence campaigners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Kate and Roya bring you the latest as King Charles returns home. The King needed to cancel engagements after being taken to hospital suffering side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment. Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex resigns as patron of the charity, Sentebale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special dispatch from Estonia, where Prince William has been reinforcing the UK’s support for NATO in his role as Colonel-in-chief of the Mercian Regiment - currently deployed close to the Russian border. Roya and Kate report from the NAAFI (military canteen) where William had moments earlier been meeting soldiers. He also underlined his ongoing support for Ukraine during a visit to the ‘Freedom...

Roya and Kate get a sneak preview of the Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace as they discover the untold stories behind iconic outfits from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, including the evolution of Queen Victoria mourning dress codes and Princess Diana's bold style. Dress Codes exhibition is on until the 30th November 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

The King’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office clash, once again, highlights the monarchy’s crucial role in complex international relations. So, how is King Charles navigating this fine balance? Plus, Roya and Kate have watched Meghan’s new Netflix show ‘With Love, Meghan’, they give their verdict. And the Pr...