The Royals with Roya and Kate

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-racing extravaganza, speaking with some of the people who can explain the connection between the Royal Family, horse racing and fashion. You'll hear from racing journalist Brough Scott, MBE; the late Queen's Press Secretary Ailsa Anderson, LVO; Ascot Creative Director Daniel Fletcher; and an extraordinary father-daughter racing duo, Jamie and Saffie Osborne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-grabbing moments: President Trump's second state visit to the UK and David Beckham's long-awaited knighthood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and a look at royal gifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 the US, this visit was the full seal of approval - but how well are the Royals walking the diplomatic tightrope? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 comments and questions too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 describes VE day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 title which has reignited debate over the Sussexes' royal exit.Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 royal editors, but Roya still found time to listen to the new podcast from the Duchess of Sussex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

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 School' in Tallinn, where some of the 60,000 Ukrainian refugees in Estonia are rebuilding their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our two royal correspondents with a preview of their special assignment in the Baltics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This weekend The Times and The Sunday is free to read - visit thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Prince of Wales adds a new language to his repertoire… mae'n gymraeg (it's Welsh)! Clip: Kensington Palace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 new portraits drawn by her and her children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 football club.Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 been a busy week in the UK, as The Sunday Times revealed that Kensington Palace will no longer release details of the Princess of Wales's outfits. So, how has that gone down with fashion watchers?Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 gives birth to a second baby.Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sussex, and Lady Louise Windsor.Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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: Netflix/With Love, Meghan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

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 down Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 about what it is like working with the Prince of Wales, and taking part in a new ITV documentary which highlights the Prince's work on homelessness where the Prince of Wales has spoken candidly about drawing on his late mother's “inspiration and guidance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.