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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Sep 4, 2020 · 39 min
Harry and Meghan in Hollywood
ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson are back with our weekly podcast on the royal family. In this week’s episode of The Royal Rota, Chris and Lizzie discuss the teaser images Kate has released ahead of her ‘Hold Still’ photography exhibition and the latest plans to install a Princess Diana statue. ABC News Foreign Correspondent Maggie Rulli also joins in the conversation to share her thoughts on Harry and Meghan’s new life in America as the couple sign a major deal with Netflix. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Jul 31, 2020 · 48 min
Meghan v. the Mail on Sunday and ‘Finding Freedom’
In this week's bumper episode before the summer break, Chris and Lizzie are discussing all things Harry and Meghan. The Sussexes hit the headlines this week after extracts of new book ’Finding Freedom’ were released. The book lifted the lid on the couple’s seemingly tense relationship with the Cambridges and what motivated them to step away from royal life. Meghan’s legal team were also back in court for her ongoing battle with the Mail on Sunday. They were trying to keep the names of her friends who spoke anonymously to People magazine from being published. Chris and Lizzie also discuss the new ITV documentary on Princess Anne and Prince William’s curry catch up with some famous footballers to launch a new mental health campaign. The Royal family might be on their summer holidays for the next few weeks but you can still catch up on all our episodes. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Jul 24, 2020 · 34 min
Prince George’s birthday celebrations and Prince Philip's rare public appearance
Chris and Lizzie discuss the latest royal photos from the palace. The Duchess of Cambridge took two new photos of Prince George to mark his 7th birthday and Princess Beatrice shared her wedding pictures from last week's surprise ceremony. We also hear from the bugler who met Prince Philip at Windsor Castle this week, where the 99-year-old handed over his military role to the Duchess of Cornwall in a rare public appearance. Chris and Lizzie also discuss the two very different statements issued by the Cambridge's and Sussexes after anti-Monarchy group Republic reported their royal foundations to the charity commission. You can watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Jul 17, 2020 · 25 min
Princess Beatrice’s secret wedding and Captain Sir Tom Moore’s knighthood
Chris and Lizzie are at Windsor Castle catching up on the Queen’s latest engagements. Her majesty had a busy week, speaking to members of the UK Armed Forces in a video call, knighting fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and attending granddaughter Princess Beatrice’s secret wedding. In this episode Chris and Lizzie also discuss Meghan’s powerful keynote speech at the 2020 Girl Up leadership summit and the schoolboy who sent the Queen a word search during lockdown to spread some cheer. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every Friday. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Jul 10, 2020 · 38 min
Harry and Meghan's controversial comments and William's pub visit
Chris and Lizzie discuss the controversial comments made by Prince Harry and Meghan during a video call with young leaders. The royal couple talked about the Commonwealth’s past wrongs and what they're doing to tackle institutional racism. The Duchess also made the headlines this week after she accused the Mail on Sunday of trying to publicly name the friends mentioned in her legal fight against the newspaper. Chris and Lizzie also discuss Prince William and The Countess of Wessex who both enjoyed the easing of lockdown restrictions in England this week. Plus we hear from one of Ghislaine Maxwell's close friends who tells us all about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein's friendship. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Jul 3, 2020 · 35 min
Meghan's legal battle and Prince Harry's message on racism
Chris and Lizzie discuss Meghan's ongoing legal battle with the Mail on Sunday after documents identified the friends who spoke to the press without the Duchess' permission. Prince Harry celebrated this year's Diana Award winners with a virtual event. He gave a powerful speech on institutional racism as part of his message talking about his mother's legacy. Chris and Lizzie also talk about Jeffrey Epstein and the US investigators' news that they would welcome a statement from Prince Andrew to help with their case. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every Friday. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Jun 26, 2020 · 26 min
Prince William's birthday photos and Harry and Meghan's latest career move
Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's busy week as he toured the Oxford Vaccine Group with the researchers working on a coronavirus treatment. William also celebrated Father's Day and his 38th birthday, marking the occasion with a series of family photographs taken by the Duchess of Cambridge. When she wasn't behind the camera this week, Kate had her first-ever joint engagement with The Duchess of Cornwall talking to carers for Children's Hospice Week. Chris and Lizzie also discuss what Harry and Meghan are up to now they are non-working members of the royal family. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Jun 19, 2020 · 35 min
Racing without the royals and a return to face-to-face engagements
In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen’s scaled back birthday celebrations and how the royal family have returned to the first face-to-face engagements since lockdown started. Prince Charles and Camilla were spotted with French president Emmanuel Macron during his visit to London and at a hospital in Gloucester thanking NHS staff for their work during the pandemic. The Cambridge's also ventured outside to support local businesses, Kate joined staff at a garden centre and Prince William picked up cake for his 38th birthday this weekend. Senior Racing Post writer Lee Mottershead also joins in the conversation to talk about the Queen's love of racing and how she celebrated her first Royal Ascot win in years. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Jun 12, 2020 · 41 min
Meghan and Andrew in the spotlight amid royal birthday celebrations
We are joined by The Diana Award CEO Tessy Ojo to discuss how race relations in the UK might have impacted Meghan Markle's decision to leave the royal family. Tessy also explains how lockdown has changed how William and Harry help young people and what's next for the charity set up in their mother's name. In this bumper birthday episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the rare photo of Prince Philip released for his 99th birthday and what the family have planned to celebrate the Queen's official birthday - an annual event usually marked with the Trooping the Colour parade. The Cambridges have also been busy this week, Prince William revealed he has been secretly volunteering with crisis helpline Shout and Kate shared some of her favourite entries to her lockdown photography project 'Hold Still'. Plus we look at the allegations against Prince Andrew's "zero co-operation" to investigate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. You can subscribe to The Royal Rota podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes.
Jun 5, 2020 · 33 min
Meghan's heartfelt speech on racism and the Queen's lockdown birthday plans
Chris and Lizzie discuss the heartfelt speech Meghan sent to graduating pupils at her former high school. The Duchess of Sussex shared her thoughts on the recent Black Lives Matter protests across America and what it was like to grow up during the LA riots. The Queen should have marked the 67th anniversary of her Coronation this week but has been isolating in Windsor Castle - so what does this mean for her upcoming birthday celebrations? And is the Countess of Sussex stepping into Meghan's shoes? She was seen helping the Duchess of Cambridge out with her special photography project 'Hold Still'. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
May 29, 2020 · 37 min
Prince Charles’ radio show and William and Kate’s bingo skills
Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's moving documentary on men's mental health. He opened up to footballers about his mother's death and how Kate has helped him with fatherhood. The Cambridge's also spent their time this week as bingo callers to help out a care home in Cardiff. But they weren't the only ones switching jobs, Camilla got into character for a Roald Dahl book reading and Prince Charles turned DJ for two radio specials for Classic FM. Britain’s best-loved gardener Alan Titchmarsh interviewed the royal to find out where his love of the arts came from and why Wagner makes even his security team smile. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
May 22, 2020 · 44 min
Harry and Meghan's wedding anniversary and the Queen's virtual flower show message
Chris and Lizzie discuss what the coronavirus outbreak means for royal finances and reminisce about Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding two years on. Royal Editor at HELLO! Magazine Emily Nash joins us to discuss the virtual Chelsea Flower Show which kicked off earlier this week with a message from the Queen and we test her knowledge of the royals favourite flowers. She talks about the latest edition of HELLO! Magazine which features images from Kate's new photography project and explains what it's like to work under lockdown. We also look at the Cambridge's work with mental health charity Shout UK as they handed over their Instagram account for the day to one lucky volunteer. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
May 15, 2020 · 36 min
VE Day celebrations and the Queen's message to nurses
Chris and Lizzie discuss how the royals marked VE Day with the Queen's address to the nation and Prince Charles' two-minute silence. This week the royals paid tribute to nurses across the world battling coronavirus and we heard from President of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Kath McCourt who received a special phone call from the Queen. We also hear Prince Harry's message of support to Invictus Games participants as his annual event has been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
May 8, 2020 · 25 min
Kate's photography project and Princess Charlotte's birthday
Chris and Lizzie discuss the Duchess of Cambridge's latest volunteer work as she launched a landmark photography project to capture the mood of the nation in lockdown. The Duchess showed off her camera skills earlier in the week with new photos of Princess Charlotte for her fifth birthday and they weren't the only ones celebrating. Archie Mountbatten-Windsor turned one and enjoyed a special story time to support charity Save The Children. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
May 1, 2020 · 38 min
Harry's Thomas & Friends special and changes to the Queen's VE day celebrations
Chris and Lizzie talk about Prince Harry's special appearance on children's programme 'Thomas & Friends' and the changes the royals have made to their VE day celebrations. They are also joined by Evening Standard's Royal Editor Robert Jobson to not only discuss his new book 'The Royal Family Operations Manual' but also what he makes of Harry and Meghan's court case with the Mail on Sunday. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Apr 24, 2020 · 46 min
The Queen's birthday celebrations and Harry and Meghan's message to four tabloid newspapers
Chris and Lizzie talk about the royals' toned down birthday celebrations amid the coronavirus pandemic as the Queen turned 94 and her great-grandson Prince Louis turned two. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated their son's birthday with some impressive rainbow art for the NHS and shared a message of their own to healthcare workers. Chris and Lizzie are also joined by the Daily Mirror's Royal Editor Russell Myers to discuss Prince Harry and Meghan decision to cut ties with four British tabloid newspapers, including the Mirror. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Apr 17, 2020 · 36 min
The Queen's Easter message and Prince William's virtual royal visits
Chris and Lizzie talk about the Queen's Easter message, in which the monarch encouraged us all to have hope during the coronavirus pandemic. Prince William followed in his father's footsteps to virtually open the latest NHS Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre. Earlier in the week the Cambridges also surprised schoolchildren in the first virtual royal visit. Chris and Lizzie also discuss Princess Anne's message to the younger generation of royals as she shares all in a rare interview with Vanity Fair magazine. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals.
Apr 8, 2020 · 35 min
The reaction to the Queen's address to the nation on coronavirus
Chris and Lizzie talk about the Queen's speech to the nation about coronavirus, the reaction online and how they compare to the other addresses she has given during her reign. Prince Charles gave a very different speech when he virtually opened the new NHS Nightingale Hospital in London after recovering from coronavirus. Chris and Lizzie also discuss the Duchess of Cornwall's volunteer work and the warm wishes the Royal Family have sent Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds after the PM was moved to intensive care following his admission to hospital for persistent coronavirus symptoms. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals.
Apr 2, 2020 · 34 min
Prince Charles' coronavirus recovery and William and Kate's mental health message
As the nation spends another week in lockdown, Chris and Lizzie recorded this week's episode separately from their homes to talk about how the royals have kept up with their charity work. Prince Charles made an appearance online after coming out of self-isolation from coronavirus while his wife the Duchess of Cornwall offered support to domestic violence victims. Chris and Lizzie also talk about the Cambridge's mental health message and what's in store for Prince Harry and Meghan as they officially say goodbye to Royal life. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every Friday - listen and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.
Mar 27, 2020 · 32 min
Prince Charles' positive coronavirus test and how the royals thanked the NHS
Chris and Lizzie recorded this week's episode separately from their homes as the UK settles into the coronavirus lockdown - with plenty to talk about. Prince Charles tested positive for the virus which got us wondering when did he get infected and why was he tested so quickly? We spoke to Dame Floella Benjamin who met the Prince days before his announcement and frontline Doctor Samantha Batt-Rawden. Chris and Lizzie also checked in with the Cambridges who have been thanking NHS staff for their hard work battling the pandemic. New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every Friday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes. For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too.