The Royals

It was revealed this week, that Meghan is not the only Royal making preserves. It turns out jam is Kate's jam, too. Plus the Prince of Wales' former aide speaks up in a surprising interview and the Queen invites gladiators into Buckingham Palace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Charles visited Imperial College London's Centre for Injury Studies, where he met servicemen injured in conflicts as he heard of the country’s “deepest gratitude for the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine”. Meanwhile, The Duchess of Sussex has renamed her lifestyle brand from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever . Plus, royal art as we have seldom seen before, as the Princess of Wales reveals...

Prince Harry and Meghan’s appearance at the Invictus Games has sparked speculation that the Duke of Sussex may have taken a subtle swipe at US President Donald Trump in his opening speech. And this week, the King dipped his toes in politics making a rare joint public appearance with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy PM Angela Rayner. And he managed to fit in a secret visit to the opera and a...

Roya chats to Kate from Nepal as she travels with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on a six-day official visit aimed at strengthening UK-Nepal relations, with a focus on youth opportunities, healthcare, gender equality, and conservation. While there, they followed in the footsteps of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, planting a magnolia tree in the Nepali botanical garden. Meanwhile, it’s bee...

Kate shares her first-hand account of a historic moment - witnessing the King become the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking the 80th anniversary of the concentration camp's liberation. Roya and Kate also talk about the Princess of Wales's visit to Wales and her new role as patron of Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in Wales, following in Diana's footsteps. And Princess Beatrice...

President Trump returns to the White House this week, and to a private message from the King. Could an invitation for a state visit to Britain be imminent? Roya and Kate reflect on previous trips by Donald Trump and other presidents and ask whether the royals are the best way of ensuring that the ‘special relationship’ endures? Also in this week's episode - the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Susse...

Roya and Kate talk about the Princess of Wales’s emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital where she had her cancer treatment. Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales’s paid tribute to the nation’s paramedics and still found time to talk to football fans over a pint in a Wetherspoon pub. And why Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has postponed her Netflix TV show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Roya and Kate discuss Meghan's new Netflix show, described by the streaming service as a lifestyle show that blends "practical how-to's and candid conversation". The trailer was released a day after she returned to Instagram at the start of the year. Is the Duchess of Sussex reinventing herself? Plus, the Prince of Wales pays tribute to Kate's "remarkable strength" on her 43rd birthday. Clip: Netf...

In this special episode we speak to the decision-makers who will oversee the nation’s £46m memorial to Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Can there be agreement on what that monument should actually be, and will it bring people together in the same way as the late Queen did? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special edition as Roya and Kate are joined by renowned royal photographer Arthur Edwards, who looks back at the royal moments of the year and shares stories from his five decades of photographing the royal family, including his most memorable royal tour. And his choice of the favourite royal family member to capture on camera might just surprise you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

The Duke of York will not be joining the royals for Christmas in Sandringham following the controversy over links to the alleged Chinese 'spy'. Roya and Kate discuss what the royal family do can do about Prince Andrew. Plus, Roya shares insight from her interview with the Duchess of York, including the last thing Queen Elizabeth said to her. Further reading: Sarah Ferguson: I will not let Andrew d...

The Princess of Wales lost out to President-elect Trump who has been named Time magazine's person of the year. Donald Trump also met Prince William in Paris, bringing a big boost to the special relationship? Roya and Kate report back from Catherine's Westminster Abbey carol service. And Harry's Netflix documentary receives a lukewarm reception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

The Queen's health recovers in time for the King and Queen to host a state banquet in London for the Emir of Qatar, and among the guests are the Beckhams - David and Posh. And in New York , Prince Harry opens up about his family's future at an event in New York. And the Princess of Wales’s heartfelt welcome to carols at the Abbey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the Buckingham Palace refurb means for the monarchy, an extraordinary video is released by Prince Harry and a special tribute to the teenager who inspired the Princess of Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The King has paid tribute to Lord John Prescott, who died at the age of 86. Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey look at his relationship with the former Labour deputy prime minister. And more on Queen Camilla missing the Royal Variety Performance.  Further listening: The Prince's homelessness champion, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A busy week for the King, who as head of the Church of England accepts the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation. The first for nearly five hundred years. Plus King Charles celebrates his 76th birthday; Prince William is in Belfast and Prince Andrew stumps up the cash to remain at Royal Lodge - for the time being? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prince of Wales was in South Africa this week for his annual Earthshot prize and gave a candid insight into his "brutal" year. And what are the implications for the Royal Family following the election of Donald Trump? Does Harry have reason to be worried? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Roya and Kate are joined by the remarkably impressive, firefighting polymath Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, one of the world’s most senior female firefighters. She’s also an advocate for Prince William’s Homewards Initiative helping those who are homeless. And as you’ll hear, had to deal with the most challenging of starts to life, being homeless herself for some of her teenage years. She talks a...

The King and Queen touched down in soggy Samoa on Wednesday, marking an end to the Australian leg of their visit down under. Despite the much publicised protests, can the Palace chalk it down as a success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Sydney during a very British downpour and amid feverish debate about the future of the monarchy in Australia. But what do the Aussies really think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Princess of Wales paid a visit to victims of and first responders to the Southport stabbing attack in a surprise first engagement since finishing her chemotherapy. William asks for a new Bourne movie (and gets a disappointingly firm 'no'). And the King and Queen prepare for their visit down under. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A poignant image emerged this week: The Princess of Wales, recovering from cancer, in an embrace with Liz Hatton, a teen battling the same disease, which came after a bucket list item was crossed off for the young photographer. That, and William and Harry's intriguingly similar diaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roya and Kate discuss Harry’s trip to New York while Meghan has also been in the headlines. Meanwhile the Princess of Wales has been gently adding to her activities with her recent visit to Sadler's Wells, the weekend trip to Balmoral and the upcoming Christmas carol service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Birthday Harry! Roya and Kate delve into royal diplomacy on social media and in the flesh - who’s doing what, where? And will birthday well wishes mean any movement between Prince Harry and the Palace? Plus, the quiet work around the world of Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright” - Roya and Kate take stock of the Princess of Wales' update on her treatment, and discuss new details about the King and Queen's upcoming tour of Australia and Samoa. Video credit: Will Warr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.