Talking Royals

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The podcast about the British royal family from ITV News. Every week, our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson join Charlene White to 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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20 episodes
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Friday · 37 min
Are Harry and Meghan 'invading their own privacy'?
How will Harry pay off a potential huge legal bill? And should Meghan have shared their family holiday photos online? In a post on Instagram, Meghan included an image which appears to show Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at Althorp, on their way to Princess Diana's final resting place. So are the Sussexes 'invading their own privacy'? Or are they doing it on their own terms? Plus, Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss who might replace the King's most senior aide, who is stepping down after 20 years of service. And it's almost the end of term - which means the Royal Family will be heading off to Balmoral for the summer. What should their royal report card scores of the year be? Do Kate and William come up top of the class? Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss...
July 24 · 29 min
Should cameras be allowed to film Prince George's first day at Eton?
Prince George is a teenager! So, as he prepares to start his new school, the Talking Royals team discuss how the future King is being shielded from the spotlight. And it might be royal tradition - but is it right that Prince George's first day at Eton is filmed, or should he be allowed more privacy? So, what is the young prince really like, behind closed doors? And we take a look back at some of the most adorable young George moments! But which one is your favourite? Plus, we take a look at Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex on Australian Masterchef... And how did the King and Queen arrive in style at the Commonwealth Games?
July 17 · 29 min
How did Meghan, Archie and Lilibet manage to completely avoid the UK media?
On this week’s Talking Royals, Chris reveals a little-known fact about the Sussex family trip to the UK…Plus, how did Meghan, Archive and Lilibet avoid the cameras the entire time they were here? And, it was a packed week for Catherine and William who managed to fit in several engagements, with a surprise appearance from Prince George and Charlotte too… But was there a reason they were keeping so busy? Plus, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie also unpack Harry’s hilarious podcast appearance and goat yoga experience, while the King pours the perfect pint. And stay tuned until the end to find out which big royal events are happening next week...
July 10 · 22 min
Will Harry, Meghan and the children reunite with King Charles?
Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss the royal question everyone is asking: Where are Meghan and her children? With rumours flying that the Duchess has landed in the UK, ready for a secret family reunion, the team run through what we know about the Sussex's ongoing plans. And will Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet finally spend some time with their grandfather, the King?
July 7 · 17 min
'He lost convincingly' - Expert reaction to Harry’s privacy case defeat to Mail publisher
Prince Harry, Sir Elton John and five others' claims over alleged unlawful information gathering by Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers have been dismissed at the High Court. Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to talk about the decision, which comes as the Duke of Sussex visits the UK to mark one year until the Invictus Games which will be held in Birmingham next summer.
July 5 · 14 min
The Princess of Wales' 'amazing' surprise for young boy on a mountain
The Princess of Wales has completed the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money in support of the hospital where she was treated for cancer and "explore life beyond diagnosis". Kate revealed in a message on social media that she had successfully taken on the trek, not only as a physical endeavour but “to give something back” and raise awareness of the wider impact of serious illness. The team react to the heartwarming moment 11-year-old Ted, who was carried the whole way in his wheelchair by friends and family, bumped into her at the top of Ben Nevis. Plus, we discuss Prince George's 'work experience' at an RAF base. Is this a glimpse of his future as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces? And a big moment next week in Harry's legal battle against the press. Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss on this week's Talking Royals.
July 2 · 24 min
Revealed: The 'six terrorist plots' Prince Harry's team say make Britain unsafe for his family
We have seen a highly sensitive security report which states that Prince Harry is the focus of six terrorist plots, five of which originated in the UK. The report, commissioned by Harry's own private security firm, details dozens of threats and potential attacks facing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and includes an al-Qaeda document which called for his assassination. The revelations come as the Duke of Sussex is preparing to travel to the UK, and has still not decided whether to bring his family to his home country, which he considers is unsafe. The document was submitted to the UK security committee tasked with deciding whether Harry should get state-funded protection when he travels in the country. So where does it leave Prince Harry's plans for his UK visit next week? Will he bring Meghan and the children to see the King for the first time in years? Or is the whole thing off? And how does Prince Harry personally feel about the situation? Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss on this week's Talking Royals.
June 26 · 40 min
The King makes shock announcement about the future of Buckingham Palace
Should the King be living at Buckingham Palace, especially after the taxpayer shelled out £369 million on refurbishing it? That's one of many questions Charlene, Chris and Lizzie tackle on this week's episode of Talking Royals. So, as the King announces he and the Queen will be making Clarence House their permanent residence, what is the point of Buckingham Palace now? Plus – how will the rest of the royal family cope with Harry and Meghan’s imminent trip to the UK? What are the theories behind Harry’s sudden U-turn on the decision to bring Meghan and his children to his home country? And will Archie and Lilibet meet their grandfather and other members of the Royal Family? The team also discuss the release of the King's finances which include some eye-watering sums of money spent on travel and foreign trips. So is the spending justified? Plus, who was best dressed at Royal Ascot last week?
June 18 · 31 min
Our royal experts react to all the best moments from Ascot 2026
With the royals’ summer season in full swing, Talking Royals are ringside at the races for a very special episode from Royal Ascot! The team have all the behind-the-scenes details from the high society event of the year… On Day One of Ascot, the King and Queen were joined for the iconic carriage procession by the new Mr and Mrs Peter Phillips, fresh from their royal wedding celebrations. So who wore what? And what is the perfect colour to wear to Ascot? And what was Charlene’s hat disaster? Plus, the Trooping of the Colour controversy, as the Princess of Wales is caught giving a stern glare from the royal carriage. But who was the icy stare aimed at? And, Prince’s George’s new school is revealed…Our royal experts react to the big news.
June 12 · 32 min
The behind-the-scenes gossip from the royal wedding of the year
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling have tied the knot at a modest royal wedding that gained major attention with the arrival of the King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales. But also notably, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie were in public attendance to see Princess Anne's son marry NHS nurse Harriet at the private ceremony. In this episode of Talking Royals, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss the family dynamics of their appearance, a day after news broke that the former Prince Andrew had been earning money by subletting properties of his former home in Windsor. The team reveal the behind-the-scenes gossip from the big day, as well as what they saw inside the church after the ceremony. The group also catch up on William's appearance at London Tech Week - where he fronted a new data-driven method to combat homelessness - and wonder whether England and Scotland's success at the FIFA World Cup could actually prove problematic for the football-mad Patron of the FA.
June 5 · 29 min
Surprising new details about Andrew, Beatrice, Eugenie and others’ rent arrangements
The former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been earning money by subletting properties in the grounds of his former home in Windsor. The arrangements for the lease of his home, Royal Lodge, from which he was ejected by the King last year, have been revealed in a new report, which also shows his daughters don't pay any rent on their homes inside royal palaces. On this episode of Talking Royals Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss how Andrew was able to charge rent on properties and keep the money for himself. Meanwhile the Princess of Wales was visiting a cancer centre on what was an emotional day for all involved. Meghan has released a new photo of her, Prince Harry, and Princess Lilibet to mark her daughter's fifth birthday. And we turn the clocks back all the way to 1991 to see what a royal school Sports Day looked like 35 years ago.
May 28 · 31 min
William and Kate's royal mansions, secret tax bill and big plans for a financial shake-up
This week on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie discuss all things Prince and Princess of Wales.. As the Prince of Wales announces significant changes to his financial portfolio, we investigate how rich William and Kate really are, how many houses they have, whether they pay tax...And what is their vision for the future of the monarchy's finances? Plus, we analyse a rare personal interview with Prince William, in which he reveals how chaotic the family's school run can be, George's schooling arrangements and his pride at his wife's work into early years.
May 22 · 24 min
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Police investigation update
The former Prince Andrew, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is being investigated for sexual offences as part of the original investigation into misconduct in public office, by Thames Valley Police. Our royal experts, Chris and Lizzie, update Charlene on everything we need to know about this development in the investigation into the former Prince. So what does this update mean? How did we end up here? And what might happen next? Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news Follow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=en Follow ITV News on Instagram: / itvnews Follow ITV News on Facebook: / itvnews Follow ITV News on X: / itvnews
May 14 · 26 min
What Kate's trip to Italy tells us about the future Queen
The Princess of Wales is embarking on a new "global mission”, as she makes her first overseas royal trip since her cancer diagnosis. Chris and Lizzie are on the road again, as Kate got to work in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, learning about early years education. The trip has being described as a “huge moment” for the Princess of Wales. The future Queen had not been on an international work trip since 2022, and senior members of her team said that she is now "taking it up a gear” on this important Italian visit. She visited the town of Reggio Emilia, which has pioneered an approach to early childhood which is recognised around the world. The Princess was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, and much of her work went on hold during that time.
May 8 · 29 min
Princess of Wales to make first foreign trip since cancer diagnosis - so why now?
We've had some significant news from Kensington Palace, this week... Catherine, Princess of Wales will make her first solo foreign trip since her cancer diagnosis. Fresh from travelling with King Charles to the USA to meet Donald Trump, and Prince Harry in Ukraine, the team are back together for one week only... So with Chris and Lizzie back in the studio, it seemed the perfect time to discuss these promising signals about the Princess of Wales's health. Because next week the Talking Royals team will travel to Northern Italy to cover Kate's trip to Reggio Emilia, on a "fact-finding" mission to learn about the city's unusual approach to early years education. Plus, in this episode, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie reflect on the success of the state visit to the USA and Bermuda, and the King's international diplomacy. The team react to news of a royal baby...After an official announcement that Princess Eugenie is expecting her third child, with her husband, Jack Brooksbank. And there's just time, to dive back into our archive and relive the moment the international media covered the birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. To mark his seventh birthday, the team get nostalgic for the moment a beaming Prince Harry faced the press, on the day Meghan gave birth to their son.
May 7 · 7 min
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly threatened at Sandringham: All the key details
In this special Talking Royals episode, the team react to the news that police have arrested a man near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's home. Chris, Lizzie and Charlene recorded the episode shortly after Norfolk Police released a statement confirming that an armed man with "an offensive weapon" had been detained near his home. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moved to the Sandringham Estate earlier this year, after he was reportedly evicted from Royal Lodge in Windsor. He lives in a five-bedroom house called Marsh Farm, which is 500 metres from the tiny village of Wolferton, and 4km from the King’s Sandringham House.
May 3 · 11 min
Prince Harry: Royal Experts Answer Your Most Asked Questions
Our royal experts tackle the internet’s most searched questions about Prince Harry—from the topical to the truly surprising. In this episode of Talking Royals, our royal experts Chris, Lizzie and Charlene break down viral Google queries and reveal what we actually know about the Duke of Sussex. The episode explores some of the most frequently asked questions about Prince Harry, including why he stepped back from royal duties and whether he could one day return to live in the UK. It also examines his royal titles, his life in California with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and their children, and the ongoing public interest in his family, finances, and career beyond royal life. The discussion also looks at his relationship with the wider Royal Family, including King Charles and Queen Camilla, while addressing some of the internet’s more unusual and light-hearted questions. This is your ultimate guide to the most Googled questions about Prince Harry—answered. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more royal content. Write your questions in the comments—which royal should we cover next?
May 1 · 17 min
Prince George: Royal Experts Answer Your Most Asked Questions
Our royal experts tackle the internet’s most searched questions about Prince George—from the serious to the downright bizarre… In this episode of Talking Royals, our royal experts Chris, Lizzie and Charlene break down viral Google queries and reveal what we actually know about the future king. The video explores whether Prince George could theoretically become king as a child, before taking a closer look at his school life, including security arrangements and efforts to maintain a normal upbringing. It also covers his love of football and connection to Aston Villa, alongside insights from Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, on parenting, technology, and screen time. The discussion addresses viral AI rumours—such as the claim involving Tom Jones—and looks ahead to questions around his future, including schooling, potential military service, and royal duties. It also offers lighter insights into his hobbies, from video games to music, including learning the electric guitar. This is your ultimate guide to the most Googled questions about Prince George—answered. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more royal content. Write your questions in the comments—which royal should we cover next?
April 30 · 30 min
All the moments you might have missed from the King's state visit with Donald Trump
Did the King perform a diplomatic masterclass or could it come back to bite him? This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene from Washington DC where they have been covering King Charles's state visit to America, to mark 250 years of US independence. The royal team travelled straight from Ukraine, where they had been exclusively filming with Prince Harry. After landing in Washington DC, they have covered Charles and Camilla's arrival, the White House reception, the state dinner and the King's iconic speech to Congress. So did Charles overstep the mark with his references to Ukraine, the Magna Carta, the Middle East war and NATO? Or did he successfully navigate one of the biggest challenges of his reign so far and single-handedly save the UK-US 'special relationship'? Plus, the team recount travelling to New York, where the royals took part in a moment of reflection almost 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. And in a touching moment, Chris and Lizzie explain why they feel so grateful to have witnessed these historic events.
April 24 · 30 min
What was it like behind the scenes on Prince Harry’s secret trip of Ukraine?
Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson are the only two broadcast journalists that were allowed into Ukraine to cover Prince Harry's secret trip. They reveal all about how they entered a warzone with a royal, what would happen in the event of an attack and why they had to keep it all a secret. On his visit to Ukraine Harry followed the footsteps of his mother and her work with the Halo Trust. Harry visited an active minefield in Bucha mirroring the work of Diana in Angola in 1997. Harry was also very outspoken on his trip calling for “American leadership” in the conflict in what some have called a veiled attack on President Trump. He also called directly on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. Speaking in an exclusive interview to Chris Harry said “he will always be part of the royal family” - six years after he left the UK with his wife Meghan.