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The podcast about the British royal family from ITV News. Every week, our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson 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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    King Charles in Canada: What will Trump make of it, and what's behind his apparent displays of emotion?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 25:52


    Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson are in Canada, having followed the King's visit - his first as monarch and the first time in almost 70 years that the British monarch has opened the Canadian parliament. Charlene White joins them to discuss whether Trump will now have second thoughts about talking up Canada becoming a 51st state of the US, and whether Charles has successfully negotiated the tricky diplomacy of the visit. They also discuss some intriguing shots of the King seemingly overcome by emotion, and why his speech in parliament seemed to mean so much to him personally.

    Princess Eugenie opens up on her spinal surgery and what to look out for as the King heads to Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 30:42


    This week on Talking Royals, journalist Emily Andrews joins Chris and Charlene to discuss Princess Eugenie's candid interview about her childhood back surgery.The team also look ahead to the King and Queen's visit to Canada, where they will attend the State Opening of Parliament - the first time a monarch has done so since 1957.They also delve into the archives to look back at Princess Diana's May 1989 speech where she tackled the issue of drink and drug addiction in a way royals hadn't done before.Want to get in touch? Email talkingroyals@itv.com

    Queen Elizabeth II's former private secretary on plans for memorial in her honour. Plus 'Megxit' meets 'Beckxit'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 28:21


    This week on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie have been to meet Queen Elizabeth's former private secretary, Lord Janvrin, to talk about plans for a national memorial to her.They spoke in St James's Park, close to Buckingham Palace, about how to best honour the late Queen after the final shortlist of designs was made public.Do you have a favourite design out of the final five? Let us know by emailing talkingroyals@itv.comBack in the studio with Charlene, the team also discuss the upcoming state visit to the UK by France's President Macron. And they also try to get to the bottom of what is going on between the Beckhams and the Sussexes.

    VE Day 80: Prince George's standout role and a veteran's powerful message

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 22:45


    This week on Talking Royals, the team discuss their personal highlights from the week's commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.Charlene, Chris and Lizzie talk about Prince George's "most significant public engagement to date" and the emotional message from one veteran to today's world leaders.The team also discuss the announcement that the King and Queen are heading to Canada, with Charles set to make an "incredibly rare" appearance.Want to get in touch? Email talkingroyals@itv.com

    Bowelbabe Deborah James' parents on the King's "deeply personal" message, Meghan's emotional interview and Kate's chainsaw revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 30:20


    This week on Talking Royals we hear from Heather and Alistair James, the parents of the late cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, after she inspired King Charles' personal message to people affected by cancer.Chris and Lizzie also update Charlene on their trip to the Isle of Mull with the Prince and Princess of Wales, where they found out a few surprising things about Kate.Plus, the team talk about the Duchess of Sussex's first podcast interview giving them "fully body chills" and look back to 50 years ago when the then Prince Charles went diving under the ice in Canada.Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com

    Bowelbabe Deborah James' parents on the King's "deeply personal" message, Meghan's emotional interview and Kate's chainsaw revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 31:39


    This week on Talking Royals we hear from Heather and Alistair James, the parents of the late cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, after she inspired King Charles' personal message to people affected by cancer.Chris and Lizzie also update Charlene on their trip to the Isle of Mull with the Prince and Princess of Wales, where they found out a few surprising things about Kate.Plus, the team talk about the Duchess of Sussex's first podcast interview giving them "fully body chills" and look back to 50 years ago when the then Prince Charles went diving under the ice in Canada.Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com

    The King's Italian "miracle", Chris and Lizzie pull a blinder of their own on tour PLUS the reviews are in for Meghan's podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 24:38


    The King and Queen's royal tour of Italy is over, but the Talking Royals team are still hard at work, with Chris and Lizzie securing an idyllic setting for this week's podcast.Charlene White dials in from home to catch up on all the gossip from their trip to Italy, including how the King wowed his hosts.The team also review another podcast - Meghan's Confessions of a Female Founder - and Prince William's attempts at punditry.Got a question for the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.comYou can watch or listen to Talking Royals on your favourite podcast platform as well as ITVX and YouTube. 

    Will Sentebale charity now be known for this bitter dispute?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 31:31


    The King is back at work this week and so are host Charlene White, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson to discuss it all.Why King Charles is determined to carry on with the work he loves, the latest on the bitter row at Sentebale.And the Talking Royals team flick through Meghan's new range of products. Jam, Flower Sprinkles, Crepe Mix? What would they buy if they weren't all sold out?

    King's cancer update, Prince Harry's charity split and behind the scenes of Trigger Point with the Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 31:33


    Ahead of the main episode, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson jump in for an emergency extra recording, after Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles went to hospital due to side effects from his cancer treatment.Charlene White joins them for the rest of the podcast, as the Talking Royals team discuss their trip to the set of drama Trigger Point with Queen Camilla to celebrate ITV's 70th anniversary - and a meeting between a very on-brand Charlene and Her Majesty.There's also lots to discuss about Prince Harry's split from his beloved charity, Sentebale. And was it beef or no beef in the kitchen between Meghan and Gwyneth?Want to get in touch with your questions and comments? Email talkingroyals@itv.com

    Prince William rides a tank near Russia, a royal kidnap attempt and Kate enjoys St Patrick's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 23:41


     “Everyone here is very worried about what they call their ‘hostile neighbour' just over the border.”This week on Talking Royals, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson are in Estonia where Prince William rode in a tank less than 100 miles from the border with Russia.The team also look back to this week in 1974, when there was an attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne. And Charlene White speaks to Chris and Lizzie about what Kate got up to on St Patrick's Day.Plus after Lizzie promised to dig out a photo of the then Prince Charles in disguise on a skiing holiday, we find out if she delivered.

    Comparing playlists with the King and a Commonwealth Day conundrum. Plus Charles's avalanche escape.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 28:14


    "I can definitely imagine the King getting down and boogying to all of those tracks"After King Charles released a playlist of his favourite songs, the Talking Royals team reveal what they've been listening to.Charlene White, Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson also discuss the diplomatic tightrope the King is having to tread over Donald Trump's attacks on Canada, and Queen Camilla's letter of support for Gisèle Pelicot.Plus we go back to March 1988 to look at the story of how a then Prince Charles narrowly avoided an avalanche which claimed the life of one of his friends.

    Meghan's Netflix show & the King's diplomatic bridge building

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 21:20


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family. This week host, Geraint Vincent, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson get up to speed with the latest royal stories from the palace and beyond. This week we react to the launch of the Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix show With Love, Meghan.And the King continues to walk a geopolitical tightrope as he meets with President Zelenskyy. 

    The Royals have more fun and Camilla eyes up some spandex

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 15:00


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family. This week host, Charlene White and ITV News Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson catch you up to speed with the latest royal stories from the palace and beyond. This week Kate and William head to Wales for a welsh cake bake off. The King and Queen make a visit for Ramadan and leave with a takeaway.And Queen Camilla greets some spandex-clad gladiators at the palace. 

    Meghan has a rebrand and William sends an out of office

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 25:35


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.It's a quiet week for the Royals this half term as William skips the BAFTAs for a family holiday.Meghan rebrands her lifestyle business but people are quick to point out her logo seems fairly familiar.And guess who, as The Prince and Princess of Wales show off their family's artistic skills. 

    The King takes to the pitch and Kate ends up behind bars

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 22:39


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with host, Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.It's been a busy week for the King as the team discuss his unnusual joint trip with the Prime Minister as well as his football skills at Tottenham Hotspur Statdium. Kate visits a mother and baby unit at a prison, but will the palace be telling us what she's wearing or won't they? And, Harry's Invictus Games are in full swing as Meghan takes on 'tubing'!

    Princess Anne 'fills in the blanks' and Meghan splits opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 25:39


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with host, Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.Charlene's back and the team discuss Princess Anne's trip to the hospital she received care at last year. We see more of Kate as she goes on a school trip to the National Portrait Gallery. Meghan Markle's good deed splits opinion, and the Taking Royals team plan their holidays!

    King's poignant visit to Auschwitz marking Holocaust Memorial Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 22:07


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss their time travelling to Poland to cover the King's visit to Auschwitz. 

    Prince Harry settles and the newspapers apologise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 24:39


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the news Prince Harry has settled his legal dispute with News Group Newspapers as they offer an 'unequivocal' apology for the intrusion into his life.

    Kate's visit to her cancer treatment hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 24:55


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Princess of Wales' visit to the to the hospital where she had her cancer treatment.

    Take the Talking Royals Christmas Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 38:42


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, in a special edition for Christmas, Charlene White hosts a Talking Royals quiz, rounding up the major royal events of the year.Charlene is joined by ITV News Royal Editor, Chris Ship, ITV News Royal Producer, Lizzie Robinson and guests, Kate Mansey, Royal Editor at The Times and Russell Myers, Royal Editor of the Daily Mirror and ITV's Lorraine.

    Prince Andrew and Yang Tengbo - What we know

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 24:30


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Andrew and the implications his links with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo. 

    When Prince William met Donald Trump at Notre Dame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 22:55


    This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's trip to Notre Dame and the celebration of the life of the late teenage photographer Liz Hatton.

    Kate's Christmas carol concert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 19:56


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Qatar state visit and the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert.

    When Charlene met the King

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 17:46


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris joins Charlene to catch up on the Royal Variety Performance, where Charlene met King Charles.

    Prince William's visit to Wales on his mission to end homelessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 22:49


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss the Diplomatic Corps Reception and why Paul Mescal met King Charles.Plus, Prince Harry gets a tattoo in the name of the Invictus Games.

    King Charles celebrates milestone birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 15:41


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discsuss the King's birthday celebrations. 

    The controversy surrounding King Charles and Prince William's finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 30:47


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, Chris and Lizzie are joined by Channel 4's Alistair Jackson to discuss Channel 4's Dispatches on The King, The Prince & Their Secret Millions...The Duchy of Lancaster comments: “Over 87% of all duchy-let properties are rated E or above. The remainder are either awaiting scheduled improvement works or are exempted under UK legislation." And that “His majesty the king voluntarily pays tax on all income received from the duchy.”

    From Australia to Samoa: the King's most important royal tour to date?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 26:57


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, from Samoa, Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer, Lizzie Robinson round off the royal tour.

    The Royal tour from Down Under

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 16:20


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, from just outside the Sydney Opera house, Chris and Lizzie kick off their coverage of the Royal Tour.They discuss why the King and Queen are visiting Australia, what they have planned and how the royals will be received across the country. 

    Prince and Princess of Wales meet families of Southport victims

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 14:46


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss Prince William and the Princess of Wales' visit to Southport.

    Princess of Wales fulfils bucket list moment for teen battling cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 18:16


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss the moment the Princess of Wales met a teenager who is also battling cancer. 

    Princess Diana's brother on William and Harry's support for her charity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 17:47


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss a recent interview with Earl Spencer, the latest Prince Andrew interview dramatisation, and the Princess of Wales being pictured in public for the first time since announcing that she has completed chemotherapy.

    Is reconciliation on the cards for Prince Harry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 16:19


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss Princess Kate's return to work, the possibility Prince Harry and the Royal Family are easing tensions, and Prince William's project to eliminate homelessness.

    As Prince Harry turns 40, what difference does a decade make?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 27:04


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week the team reflect on Prince Harry's last decade as he turns 40. They discuss the dramatic fallout with his family as Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal duties, and the UK.

    Is the Princess of Wales returning to public life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 16:15


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Mary Nightingale, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week the team reflect on the Princess of Wales' announcement that she is 'cancer free' and look ahead to her return to public duties. 

    Queen Camilla's update on the King's health after the summer break

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 19:22


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Romilly Weeks, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team reunite after the summer break. They reflect on King Charles' visit to Southport, the Prime Minister's visit to Balmoral, Queen Camilla's update on the King's health and Prince Harry's recent visit to the UK. 

    What do the royal finances tell us about the King and senior royals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 25:16


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss the royal finances after the release of the Sovereign Grant, as they delve into what the report tells us about the monarch and senior royals. They also take a look at the ITV documentary ‘Tabloids on Trial', where Prince Harry speaks for the first time about the result of his trial.And why has a photograph of Prince George released by Kate to commemorate his 11th birthday caused a stir on social media?

    A hostage at the Palace, a kiss for the King, and the royal band back together?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 24:57


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, the team discuss a bustling schedule for the family, with the State Opening of Parliament (involving a hostage at Buckingham Palace), the King and Queen visiting the Channel Islands, and Kate and Will taking front-seats at sporting finales.With Charles, Kate and Anne back on royal duties after their respective illnesses, is it a return to business as usual after uncertain times?

    What is the King's message to England ahead of the Euros final?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 17:01


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship. This week, Chris and Lucrezia discuss a jam packed summer of sports for the royal family including the Euros, Wimbledon and the cricket. The pair also reflect on King Charles' role in welcoming the new Prime Minister and bidding farewell to former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. 

    Talking Royals: Balmoral opens its doors to public for the first time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 15:58


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, with Charlene on election duty, Chris and Lizzie speak with Geraint Vincent about Balmoral opening its doors to the public for the first time. They address one very important question: is it really £50 for a cream tea at Balmoral?They discuss whether the Princess of Wales will be attending Wimbledon this year, and Princess Anne's recovery after she was struck by a horse while walking on her estate.And, what is the Ceremony of the Keys? Chris and Lizzie explain.

    Who knew the Royals were such Swifties?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 17:48


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie discuss how Taylor Swift has taken the royal family by storm. 

    A royal reunion at Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 18:47


    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with Presenter Geraint Vincent, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson.This week, on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Princess of Wales' return and the Royal Ascot. 

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