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It's pretty clear from comments and feedback over the weekend that many people are very angry about the way Princess Catherine has been treated.We now know the real reason she's been absent from public life in the months since her abdominal surgery, and it is worlds away from the frenzied speculation.But do we have a right to ask questions?Joining Piers to discuss this is Royal Editor, Sarah Hewson, the Times' Former Royal Correspondent, Valentine Low, Royal Historian and Author, Tessa Dunlop and Fox News Contributor, Dr Marc Siegel. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Evans joins Andrew and Phil to reveal a shocking story of medical negligence and official delay - in Britain and numerous other nations - that tragically resulted from the desire to treat dangerous illnesses with better drugs.For many years blood donations - often collected for money in the USA - were used to make products to treat people with haemophilia and other illnesses. But so careless were the practices at every level, and so poor the quality controls, that blood from those infected with diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS got mingled into thousands of doses. As a result many people were infected with life altering and life shortening diseases, including Jason's father. Although there is now an official Inquiry about to report in the UK, the campaign for justice and compensation has dragged on for decades. Before speaking to Jason, Phil and Andrew work through some of the audience repossess - positive and negative - to our last episode with royal expert Valentine Low. Jason's campaign can be reached here...https://www.factor8scandal.uk/jason-evansYou can buy books from the authors we feature - including Courtiers by Valentine Low - in our own bookshop. All profit are shared between podcasters and independent booksellers....https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/courtiers-valentine-low/6755938?aid=12054&ean=9781472290908Looking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help...https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalMongers*** If you enjoy our work please consider clicking the YouTube subscribe button, even if you listen to us on an audio app. It will help our brand to grow and our content to reach new ears.The Scandal Mongers Podcast is also available to watch on youtube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastAndrew Lowniehttps://twitter.com/andrewlowniePhil Craighttps://twitter.com/philmcraigThe Scandal Mongershttps://twitter.com/MongersPodcastYou can get in touch with the show hosts via...team@podcastworld.org (place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please).Production byTheo XKerem Isik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was meant to be the second of our two spy episodes, and it still is - but first Andrew and Phil were able to speak with our friend, the VERY well connected royal reporter Valentine Low, about the speculation that's now swirling around the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. We discuss what may have really been going on behind palace - and hospital - walls these last few months, rumours of royal affairs and martial strife, and the extent to which royal people should have their privacy respected when it comes to their private lives and health. Phil also references this article of his about the psychological roots of our interest in monarchy. https://thecritic.co.uk/the-kings-touch/Then writer Robert Verkaik joins to explore the dark and controversial story of the dead British spy Gareth Williams - the notorious 'body in the bag' case from 2010. Was this a Russian 'hit', an imaginatively staged suicide or the result of a bizarre sex game gone very wrong?You can buy books from the authors we feature - including Courtiers by Valentine Low - in our own bookshop. All profit are shared between podcasters and independent booksellers. https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/courtiers-valentine-low/6755938?aid=12054&ean=9781472290908Looking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help.https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalMongers*** If you enjoy our work please consider clicking the YouTube subscribe button, even if you listen to us on an audio app. It will help our brand to grow and our content to reach new ears.The Scandal Mongers Podcast is also available to watch on YouTube...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJgy7_rHwpE&t=23sAndrew Lowniehttps://twitter.com/andrewlowniePhil Craighttps://twitter.com/philmcraigThe Scandal Mongershttps://twitter.com/MongersPodcastYou can get in touch with the show hosts via...team@podcastworld.org (place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please).This show is part of the PodcastWorld.org network. For your own show please get in contact via the email address above.Production byTheo XKerem Isik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Hello!'s Emmy Griffiths, Andrea Caamano, Royal Editor Emily Nash and a whole host of special guests as we delve into the very heart of all things Royal. In this episode, we will be talking all about the latest royal news, including Queen Camilla leading the royal family at King Constantine's Thanksgiving Service, the latest on Prince William and his statement on the Israel-Gaza conflict and Princess Kate's newest appointment. We'll also be joined by royal author and veteran royal correspondent Valentine Low to discuss the ‘men in grey suits', the advisors to the royal family - but who are they, and how much power do they really hold at the palace? Please note: this episode was recorded before Buckingham Palace announced the death of Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the royals hit the headlines again with the release of another “tell-all” book, what's it like reporting on ‘The Firm'? Valentine Low, The Times writer on all things royal for the past 15 years has retired, but before he left, he shared some of the highlights of his career as part of the royal press pack. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Valentine Low, former writer for The Times.Host: Manveen Rana. Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.ukClips: BBC News, CBS News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Times royal correspondent returns to the podcast for a second interview. This time we're highlighting the new work he has done for the latest edition of his widely acclaimed book COURTIERS, which first lifted the lid on simmering tensions behind palace walls and gave a voice to staff members who claimed to have been bullied and belittled by the Duchess of Sussex.What's the real divide that drives the current feud in the House of Windsor? Could it be a deep personality clash between Kate, now Princess of Wales, and Meghan? 'Recollections may vary', as the late Queen Elizabeth said of the Sussexes Oprah Winfrey interview! You can now buy Valentine's book in the Scandal Mongers own online book store, which shares profits between independent bookshops and other podcasters.https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/courtiers-valentine-low/6755938?aid=12054&ean=9781472290908Andrew Lownie.twitter.com/andrewlowniePhil Craig.twitter.com/philmcraigYou can also get in touch with the show hosts via...team@podcastworld.org (place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please)This show is part of the PodcastWorld.org network. For your own show please get in contact via the email address above.Production byTheo XKerem Isik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Bolland pulled off many coups during his seven-year tenure as Charles and Camilla's palace spin doctor... but he wasn't there to make friends. “There was an awful man there," one senior figure said 20 years later. "Absolutely destructive beyond belief." So who is this Rasputin-like magician who turned Camilla from most reviled woman in Britain into future queen? In the final episode of "The Camilla Season," Eva and Allie follow the mighty rise and unceremonious end of Camilla's most ruthless and dogged courtier.

King Charles' Coronation will differ from the Queen's Coronation 70 years ago. For the first time, members of the public will be asked to pledge their allegiance to the new monarch. There'll be hymns in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish Gaelic and leaders of different religions will be involved. The Times Royal Correspondent Valentine Low told Mike Hosking that the King's made an effort to modernise the event. She says there'll be a lot of tradition, but also plenty of ordinary people involved. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Harry will attend King Charles' Coronation but Meghan Markle won't be coming with him. But how will Prince Harry be received by King Charles and will his brother Prince William even speak to him? Valentine Low joins a special Royal Tea panel, featuring TalkTV presenter and royal commentator Daisy. McAndrew and royal historian Tessa Dunlop, to discuss the inside details of the coronation and the horrific state of the Royal Family's relations with Harry.

For this special Friday episode, Jane and Fi are joined by two royal experts to count down to The Coronation of King Charles III.They also discuss whether or not Harry and Meghan will be there, what on earth to do about Prince Andrew, and why people aren't celebrating Princess Anne enough. Royah Nikkhah is Royal Editor at The Sunday Times and Valentine Low is Royal Correspondent for The Times.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioAssistant Producers: Morgan Burdick and Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please subscribe! Contest announced at the end of this podcast episode. ToDiForDaily.com's Kinsey Schofield talks to author Valentine Low about his new book, Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor. The two discuss the idea of lifted NDAs... would the bullied (allegedly) courtiers even want to speak out publicly? Valentine shares some fun interactions involving Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II... plus... why did the Queen hide behind a bush while walking her corgis?! Visit ToDiForDaily.com for additional information. Kinsey Schofield is a Los Angeles-based royals expert and the host of the To Di For Daily podcast. The To Di For Daily podcast cover art was designed by famed pop artist, Analy Diego. You can now listen to these interviews wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Search To Di For Daily or Kinsey Schofield.

It's been described as an important, influential relationship in royal circles but one half is always hidden from view.   In his new book, Valentine Low, Royal Correspondent with The Times, delves into the work of the courtiers and discovers what really keeps the royal machine working.   As 'Courtiers' is published, Royal Central's Sydney Zatz spoke to Valentine Low about this all important royal relationship and the future of the monarchy. And she heard his thoughts on how traditional King Charles will be and how Prince William could be shaping up as a royal 'revolutionary'.   Find out more in our special edition podcast, the first of a new series of interviews around the Coronation and the new reign of King Charles III.

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus John chats with a guest. We visit with Valentine Low - CourtiersLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

COURTIERS: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor (published by St. Martin's Press) is the gripping account of how the Royal family really operates, from Valentine Low, the journalist who has spent years studying them. Who really runs the show and, as Charles III begins his reign, what will happen next? As The Spectator raves, “COURTIERS give us a remarkable insight into the unseen operation of the monarchy."Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers - the trusted advisers in the King or Queen's inner circle - to ensure its survival as a family and a pillar of the country. Today, as ever, a carefully selected team of people hidden from view steers the royal family's path between public duty and private life. Queen Elizabeth II, after a remarkable 70 years of service, saw the final seasons of her reign without her husband Philip to guide her. Now, a newly ascended Charles seeks to define what his future as King, and that of his court, will be. The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital. Yet, as the tensions within the family are exposed to global scrutiny like never before, the task these courtiers face has never been more challenging. With a dark cloud hanging over Prince Andrew as well as Harry and Meghan's controversial departure from royal life, William and Kate - equipped with a very 21st century approach to press and public relations - now hold the responsibility of making an ancient institution relevant for the decades to come.

There are rules of fashion, presentation of reactions and how conversations are supposed to make longer connections. Who enforces these royal expectations?

On this episode, Martha is joined by the Royal Correspondent for The Times, Valentine Low, to share his perspective on the fallout from the release of Prince Harry's book Spare. Valentine describes how the British media was wrongfully criticized for their coverage of Meghan Markle joining the Royal family, and how social media has contributed to the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William.   Later, Valentine talks about what went into the writing of his new book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, the ins and outs of covering the Royal Family, and if the relationship between Prince Harry and King Charles III can be repaired before the King's coronation in May.   Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to COURTIERS author Valentine Low about how the British Royal family is no longer pale, male or stale and how it is reinventing itself for the democratized, multicultural 21st century. ABOUT VALENTINE LOW: Valentine Low has covered the royal family — and other stories — for The Times since 2008. He has been to Russia with the Queen, the Galapagos Islands with the Prince of Wales and Bhutan with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. He is also the author of the allotment classic, One Man and His Dig. ABOUT ANDREW KEEN: Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you fascinated with stories about the British Royal family? Do current revelations by Prince Harry and his wife whet your appetite for more? Does the topic of palace intrigue and the people and power behind the throne pique your interest? Well, if any of the above statements are true, this show is for you! Our guest, veteran journalist at The Times, Valentine Low, has been writing about the royal family for over a quarter of a century. Valentine is known for his insight as well as his meticulously fair coverage, as he reports on the royals and their courtiers both in print and on frequent appearances on international television. Now Valentine has added to his role as royal commentator by authoring an insider's account of the people behind the throne. His book is called, COURTIERS:Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor.   If you, like me, are drawn to stories of palace intrigue and the lives of the British royals, you'll want to make sure you catch this show!

Is arming Ukraine going to end the Russian invasion? Should trans women be banned from women's sports? Plus, Valentine Low joins the show over latest Royal news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'd think everybody would support evidence-based harm reduction. But, that's simply not the case in Canada when it comes to the opioid crisis. We speak with three experts who studied the closure of a supervised consumption site in Lethbridge, Alberta. What can we learn from the fallout?  0:35 | But first...do you care about the Royal Family? Do you hang on Harry's every word, or could you do without any more updates about the recent drama? Ryan and John tee up our interview with royal correspondent Valentine Low.  4:00 | The closure of North America's most widely used safe consumption site has created safety concerns for people who use drugs. That, from a new study conducted by researchers at Athabasca University, the University of Alberta, and the University of Winnipeg. We hear from Drs. Carolyn Greene, Marta-Marika Urbanik, and Katharina Maier about the argument for government investment in harm reduction and public health. REVIEW THE STUDY: https://news.athabascau.ca/research/safe-consumption-site-study/ 32:36 | How are (Prince?) Harry's bombshells landing in London? Longtime royal correspondent Valentine Low of The Times joins us from NYC to discuss recent revelations, and what they mean in the short and long term. 1:05:00 | Are new revelations about asthma in kids influencing how you feel about gas stoves? Are you thinking of replacing yours? We hear from Real Talker "Lisa," who tells us what her family did. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:13:08 | Don't miss the final weekend of Jasper in January! In this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper, Ryan details a couple amazing reasons to drop everything and head to the mountains on Friday (or before)!  MAKE YOUR JASPER IN JANUARY PLANS: https://www.jasper.travel/january/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Amala Ekpunobi, host of Unapologetic LIVE, and Evita Duffy Alfonso, Federalist writer, to talk about the breaking news about VP Mike Pence finding his own classified documents, President Biden's new spin on his classified documents controversy, left-wing politicians rush to make California shootings about hate crimes and gun control, Chicago's latest crime challenges, Fox News' weathercaster getting beat up on the NYC Subway, violent Antifa riots in Atlanta, a viral video of a woman claiming to be harassed at the gym, the narcissism of young women, Times Up officially shutting down, and more. Then Valentine Low, author of "Courtiers," joins to discuss Ghislaine Maxwell speaking out about Prince Andrew, whether Jeffrey Epstein actually killed himself, the truth about Alan Dershowitz and Virginia Giuffre, the truth about the Meghan Markle bullying story Meghan and Prince Harry vs. the press, Harry's obsession with his media coverage, and more.Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

In the final episode of 2022 Andrew and Phil update some of the highlights of the podcast so far, especially the continuing debate between The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and last week's guest, Valentine Low.Some viewers and listeners who enjoyed the earlier episodes - with their spiky criticisms of royal spin and establishment power - have said that our scandal mongers have been too much swayed by the Palace when it comes to Meghan and Harry. Surely not….And talking of the establishment, spin and cover ups... the boys then interview writer Dan Smith about his groundbreaking book The Peer and the Gangster, an extraordinary account of a 1960s scandal involving the notorious Krays twins that could and should have rocked the British conservative government of the time AND the opposition Labour party…but was brushed firmly under the carpet. It' s a jaw dropping tale of duplicity and deceit in the highest of places.Finally, with their Christmas stocking out, our two Scandal Mongers look forward to the gifts they're expecting to share with you next year.Dan's book...https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peer-Gangster-Very-British-Cover-up/dp/0750993294Andrew Lownie.twitter.com/andrewlowniePhil Craig.twitter.com/philmcraigYou can now get in touch with the show...team@podcastworld.org (Place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please)This show is Part of the PodcastWorld.org network.Recorded in Kentish Town, London.Production byTheo XKerem IsikAvailable on YouTube, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, Googleplay, Acast and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Andrew and Phil are joined by the Times royal correspondent Valentine Low to discuss all things Harry, Meghan, Wills, Kate… and Netflix! Valentine's recent book COURTIERS includes details of what the self-styled 'Sussex Survivors Squad' say they experienced working for the Duke and Duchess. What does he think of their recent allegations about their treatment by the family and the wider British nation? And how much of their problems are due to racial prejudice in Britain's papers, palaces and public life?Andrew is on hand to compare their story to that of a previous generation of royal exiles: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Courtiers-Valentine-Low/dp/1472290909 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Traitor-King-Scandalous-FEATURED-DOCUMENTARY/dp/1788704878/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K64WYE7WI62J&keywords=andrew+lownie&qid=1670829998&s=books&sprefix=andrew+lownie%2Cstripbooks%2C61&sr=1-1 Andrew Lownie.twitter.com/andrewlownie Phil Craig.twitter.com/philmcraig You can now get in touch with the show...team@podcastworld.org (Place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please) This show is part of the PodcastWorld.org network. Recorded in Kentish Town, London. Production byTheo XDavid KurzerKerem Isik Available on YouTube, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Soundcloud, Amazon Music, Googleplay, Acast and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A royal correspondent's best sources are often the unseen aides, advisors and staff, working behind the scenes. Who are these advisors? What do they really do? And what can they tell us not just about how past stories unfolded – like Harry and Meghan's exit from the household – but the future of the royals? Book: Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Valentine Low.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Valentine Low, Royal Correspondent, The Times.Host: Jenny Kleeman.Clips: Apple, CBS, ITV, Sky News, Entertainment Tonight, TalkTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jessica and Rachel do a deep dive into the plans for King Charles's coronation. We share everything we know and what royal fans can expect to see in May 2023. We finish the Royal Rundown with a few trending news items, including the Wales's visit to Northern Ireland and Princess Anne's trip to NYC. In Royals Around The World, we discuss Princess Amalia's transition home from University after she received threats to her safety. We complete this episode with a much-anticipated interview with Valentine Low, author of "Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind The Crown." Follow us on Instagram @podcastroyal Email us at hellopodcastroyal@gmail.com

Jack and Kristen are joined by Republic's Graham Smith to talk about the anti-royal protests planned for the day of Charles' coronation — which, incidentally, falls on another big day for part of the Royal clan. We also get updates on Archetypes, and exclusive insight from Valentine Low. Keep up with Republic's abolition work:https://www.republic.org.uk/https://twitter.com/RepublicStaffKeep up with Jack and Kristen: twitter.com/jack_roystontwitter.com/kristenmeinzerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 roles and responsibilities.

On tonight's episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, Piers asks: Has the #MeToo movement damaged young men? Isabel Oakeshott and Connor Tomlinson think yes, whilst Ava Santina thinks the movement has successfully worked to make men concerned about making women uncomfortable. Piers Morgan and his panel discuss the sacking of an NHS health worker over comments she made to Jeremy Vine on TV. Royal correspondent Valentine Low gives his verdict on how the royal rift with Harry and Meghan might turn out. Piers asks can 'have a go heroes' save our streets following the stabbings of a victim of a "phone snatch", along with other members of the public who stepped in to help.Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored at 8pm on TalkTV on Sky 526, Virgin Media 627, Freeview 237 and Freesat 217. Listen on DAB+ and app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who advises the royal family, what influence do they have and how have they shaped history? Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers - the trusted advisers in the king or queen's inner circle - to ensure its survival as a family, an ancient institution and a pillar of the constitution. Today, as ever, a vast team of people hidden from view steers the royal family's path between public duty and private life. The queen, after a remarkable 70 years of service, is entering the final seasons of her reign without her husband, Philip, to guide her. Meanwhile, Charles seeks to define what his future as king will be, with his court wielding ever greater influence as he plans for his imminent accession. The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital, and yet the task those courtiers face has never been more challenging. With a cloud hanging over Prince Andrew, as well as Harry and Meghan's departure from royal life, the complex relationship between modern courtiers and royal principals has been exposed to global scrutiny. William and Kate - equipped with a very 21st-century approach to press and public relations - now hold the responsibility of making an ancient institution relevant for the decades to come. Courtiers pulls back the veil to reveal an ever-changing system of complex characters, shifting values and a battle of ideas over what the future of the institution should be. This is the inside story of how the monarchy really works, at a pivotal moment in its history.

Introduction: Minutes 0 to 7 My new puppy is doing great but I don't let him sleep in my room. Chandra started watching Blonde and it's not as bad as she expected. (Update: She finished and it's bad.) Roger Federer retired after playing his final match with Rafa Nadal and it was sadder than Chandra expected.  Royals: Minutes 7:00 to 30:00 Last week we had the Queen's funeral on Monday. We were surprised how long the public portion was and didn't expect the Windsor portion to be aired. Both Harry and Meghan were impeccable and regal at the many ceremonies despite everything that's been thrown at them. Harry stood out and the cameras kept finding him and Meghan. I play a segment from Zoom where we talked about the Queen. Kate and William seemed especially happy after the Queen died and Kate sure helped herself to the Queen's jewelry. When I die I want a quick funeral so people can go about their day. There are three new royal books out now. Valentine Low's book is Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Throne, that seems to have the most tea, Katie Nicholl has The New Royals and Angela Levin has Camilla From Outcast to Queen Consort. Valentine Low seems to know that his sources are racist.  In Valentine Low's book Meghan is blamed for the way she was treated by the palace staff. These talking points were pushed by the palace earlier to Robert Lacey for Battle of the Brothers. It goes far beyond victim blaming and proves that Meghan was downplaying the abuse she endured. Low gives a bunch of examples of the royal staff being incompetent and rude to Meghan while her reactions seem perfectly reasonable. At one point Meghan disagreed with the plans a female staff member had made and told her to change them. When the woman said it would be too hard, Meghan responded “Don't worry, If there was literally anyone else I could ask to do this, I would be asking them instead of you.” Meanwhile Charles sounds like an awful boss. He's gone through five secretaries in seven years and he calls his staff at all hours of the day, including on Christmas. His office is described as toxic and the staff are backstabbing. Nicholl's book has the detail that we've heard before that William can't forgive Harry and that William “always expected Harry would be his wingman.” She also writes that Charles is holding Archie and Lilibet's titles over the Sussexes' heads depending on what Harry reveals in his memoir. We got so many stories about how and why Meghan wasn't invited to Balmoral when the Queen took a turn for the worse. It was telling that instead of focusing on the Queen after her death the press was about the Sussexes and everything they were supposedly doing wrong. We heard that Meghan wasn't invited because Kate didn't come for whatever reason. We wish Meghan would come out and say how despicable the royal family is, but they've been showing that with their actions. Meanwhile there are all these stories about whether Harry and his family can make up. Charles is said to have hope that they can but Gayle King reported that there was no peace deal at the funeral. Harry's kids don't have titles and Harry and Meghan have been demoted on the Royal.uk website to the bottom. We don't think Harry will dish the dirt in his first memoir but hopefully he will in his future books. I play a segment from Zoom where we talk about Charles. We talk about how Queen Margrethe of Denmark removed the royal stylings and titles from her grandchildren without telling them first. The Cambridges are sort-of stepping into their roles as Prince and Princess of Wales. They went to Wales, where William tried out his rudimentary Welsh. It was supposed to be a low key visit. It doesn't seem like they knew they were getting the Wales titles right away. Comments of the Week: Minutes 30:00 to end Chandra's comment of the week is from Light Purple on the story where Khloe Kardashian claimed she was engaged to Tristan Thompson last year. My comment of the week is from Lunchcoma on the post where Brad Pitt said that Emily Ratajkowski is hot. Thanks for listening and subscribing bitches!

Introduction: Minutes 0 to 4:30 I got a German Shepherd puppy and he's 16 weeks old now! He's a lot of work and he's very smart. I've been watching House of the Dragon and I like it but am not sure I will stick with it. Chandra finished What We Do in the Shadows. It had tone problems this season. Royals: Minutes 4:30 to 27:30 Last week right before we recorded we heard that Queen Elizabeth II had passed at 96. Harry went to Scotland, but sadly did not arrive before she passed. Both Kate and Meghan stayed behind, and at first we heard that Meghan would travel to Balmoral with Harry. After that it was reported that Charles told Harry that it was a somber occasion for the close family and that Meghan should not come. The British press did the most to smear her for wanting to support her husband. King Charles II made his first public statement on Friday, during which he announced that William and Kate would be getting the Prince and Princess of Wales titles. He also expressed support for Harry and Meghan. The Kensington Royal accounts changed their titles on social media to The Prince and Princess of Wales quickly. Before that, just a few hours after the Queen died, they changed their titles to The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. The Line of Succession was updated and Harry and Meghan's children were not given titles. The latest news is that Archie and Lilibet will get titles, they just won't get HRH status. Chandra thinks Harry and Meghan are letting the royals make asses of themselves. Queen Elizabeth's funeral will be on Monday, and just like before Philip's funeral there's a lot of drama over which royals will get to wear military uniforms. Word was that only working royals will get to wear uniforms, meaning both Andrew and Harry won't have them, although it was reported that Andrew would get to wear his on one occasion. It looked exclusionary when Harry, a combat veteran, wasn't wearing a uniform at the funeral procession on Wednesday. Harry's people issued a statement the day before stating in part that “his decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears.” On Saturday Harry, Meghan, William and Kate arrived together outside Windsor Palace to greet the crowd. Meghan looked scared, Kate wasn't interacting with Meghan and you could tell there was a lot of tension. There are two videos of King Charles getting mad at pens. During his proclamation ceremony he made a face for his staff to move some pens that were in his way. There's another video of him signing something in Northern Ireland with Camilla. He seems mad to have gotten ink on himself and says “I can't bear this bloody thing.” The Queen's funeral is going to be a massive event and there's the question of security for world leaders. We know Trump and his buddy Putin aren't invited while Joe and Dr. Jill Biden are coming. Politico claimed that attendees were asked to fly commercial and take a bus to Westminster Abbey due to limited capacity, which sounds like a security nightmare. It's likely that was just for lower level diplomats and that there will be exceptions. Chandra reminds me of Prince Philip's memorial service in which many people came to show their respect for the Queen. After Charles announced that William and Kate would be the Prince and Princess of Wales, Duchess Kate issued a statement in which it sounded like she wanted to continue business as usual. Valentine Low at The Times wrote a shady piece that sounded like Kate better step up and do more work. There's a related story that William and Kate won't move into Windsor Castle anytime soon. I play a segment from Zoom where we talk about the royals. As Zakia mentioned in the Zoom segment, Meghan got criticized for taking 45 minutes to get ready for the walkabout. There was speculation that Meghan was wearing a mic pack there, which a source denied. William was the one to reach out to Harry about the walkabout at the last minute. Comments of the Week: Minutes 27:30 to end My comment of the week is from Sue E Generis on the post about Sheryl Lee Ralph's Emmy acceptance speech. Chandra mentions an interview Sheryl did on the red carpet where she mentions advice Robert DeNiro gave her early in her career.  Kaiser's comment of the week is from Eowyn in the post about Gisele Bundchen's interview with Elle in which she admits that she's told Tom Brady to be more present with their family. Thanks for listening bitches!

John Connolly, The Spectator's news editor, is joined by deputy editor Freddy Gray; political editor James Forsyth; business editor Martin Vander Weyer; assistant editor Isabel Hardman; contributors Louise Perry and Simon Kuper; historian Robert Service; journalist Anne-Elisabeth Moutet; Times royal correspondent Valentine Low; deputy editor Freddy Gray; political editor James Forsyth; business editor Martin Vander Weyer; and assistant editor Isabel Hardman.

Introduction: Minutes 0 to 5:00 We're off next week and will have an episode out on August 27th. We'll be off the week after that for Labor Day. It's been an odd week. Chandra talks about Serena Williams retiring. Royals: Minutes 5:00 to 17:00 We heard that Prince Charles accepted hundreds of thousands from a Russian oligarch with ties to Putin, who pledged £3 million to the Prince's Foundation over several years. We also heard that Scotland Yard is slow-walking their investigation into the cash for honours scheme and that they haven't even interviewed the former head of Charles' foundation, Michael Fawcett. William and Kate's royal foundation spent £12.1 million on Earthshot, which gave out five million in awards. William's corporate sponsorships for Earthshot weren't questioned like Harry and Meghan's sponsors were. We wonder how William is spending the money. Prince Harry is suing the Metropolitan police over his security issue in the UK. Omid Scobie's column details the extreme threats against the Sussexes. There's a lot of anticipation for Prince Harry's memoir, which we've heard is completed and likely coming out this fall. Ahead of that there will be no less than four royal biographies. They're trying to both get ahead of what Harry will write and to capitalize on demand for royal stories. Katie Nicholl, who has sources in the Middleton camp, has The New Royals coming out. Valentine Low's book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, will surely smear the Sussexes. There were also a ton of embiggening stories about the Cambridges as usual. The interesting part is that they seem to be coming from camp Middleton. Kate's Uncle Gary did an interview laying it on incredibly thick with compliments about Kate. Trump: Minutes 17:00 to 24:00 Trump's home in Florida, Mar-a-Lago, was raided by the FBI over the weekend. It was over the fact that Trump has been keeping classified government documents he stole from the White House there. We know partly because he complained about it on his social network, Truth Social. As we heard in February he's been destroying evidence for the National Archives by flushing documents down the toilet. Trump's businesses are also under investigation in NY by NY Attorney General Letitia James. He was deposed for that case and plead the fifth. Chandra points out that the first date for this deposition was delayed by Ivana's sudden death. There are so many investigations into Trump. I play a segment from Zoom where we talked about this. The Republicans had no idea what the raid was for initially, and now they're blaming it on Democrats. Malcolm Gladwell: Minutes 24:00 to 28:30 Writer Malcolm Gladwell did a podcast interview in which he trashed working from home. He told people it wasn't in their best interest to work from home and that they need to come into the office to feel part of something. Work culture is no longer like that and he sounded like a corporate shill. We both love working from home and find it hard to work in an office. It can be emotionally draining to work in an office environment. We also think we're more productive at home. Chandra mentions the comment that offices are built for managers, not workers. Comments of the Week: Minutes 28:30 to end Chandra's comment of the week is from Digital Unicorn on the post about the missing money in Earthshot. My COTW is from whatWHAT? on the post about Ben Affleck taking Jennifer Lopez to Dunkin Donuts. Thanks for listening bitches!

Matt Chorley explores the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, taking place in Rwanda. He hears from Valentine Low, who writes on the Royals for The Times, Sue Onslow, Director at the Institute for Commonwealth Studies, Sir Simon McDonald, who was Permanent Under-Secretary and Head of the Diplomatic Service at the Foreign Office between 2015 and 2020 and Henry Zeffman, The Times Associate political editor.PLUS Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester discuss strike action and gymnastics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the country prepares for a bank holiday weekend which will see many celebrate the Queen's record-breaking platinum jubilee, The Times and The Sunday Times' royal watchers chat about the monarch, and how her jubilee celebrations have changed over the years.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Discover offers, competitions and events and what Times+ has to offer mytimesplus.co.uk.Guests: - Roya Nikkhah, Royal Editor, The Sunday Times.- Valentine Low, Royal Correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: BBC, Sky News, Thames News, Parliament TV. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.