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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Nov 28, 2025 · 34 min
The King's Pranks: Former royal butler reveals secrets of life inside the Royal Household
On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson and former royal butler Grant Harrold . Otherwise known as ‘The Royal Butler, Grant reveals all about the secrets of life inside the Royal Household, including the King’s penchant for a prank and the inside story of Will and Kate’s courtship. Plus, Chris and Lizzie explain more about the King’s Foundation after visiting its headquarters at Dumfries House – where Chris also had a VERY close encounter with a sheep… And – we get a look at what Harry and Meghan have been up to in the US for Thanksgiving – although some have called the cooking techniques into question.
Nov 21, 2025 · 29 min
Another first on Kate's return from cancer treatment as she delivers speech
On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson. They discuss the Princess of Wales’s busy week at work as she continues her gradual return after cancer treatment - which involved her first speech, and a reunion with Paddington the Bear. Plus, we take a look back at some of the best Royal Variety Performance meet-and-greet moments, and the best crossovers of superstars and monarchs. And - a sneak-peak of life in Meghan and Harry's house at Christmas, as a new trailer is released for the Duchess of Sussex's festive Netflix show.
Nov 14, 2025 · 30 min
How Prince George is stepping up in the Royal Family aged 12
On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and King's Trust Ambassador Anna Williamson. They discuss Prince George stepping up at Remembrance commemorations and Prince William’s revealing interview about parenting. Plus, Anna’s hilarious first meeting with the King.
Nov 7, 2025 · 28 min
Behind the scenes in Brazil as Prince William delivers royal wakeup call
On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson all the way from COP30 in Brazil, as well as the survivalist and broadcaster Ray Mears. They discuss William’s attendance at the Earthshot awards in Rio and the Royals' dedication to the climate crisis at COP30. The calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to testify over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And how Spud Man, recruited the Queen to serve up some jacket potatoes.
Oct 31, 2025 · 27 min
Andrew is no longer a Prince, what happens next?
After that dramatic statement confirming Prince Andrew will no longer be a Prince, the panel answers all your questions on what happens now, for him and his family. Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and guest Dr Ranj join Charlene White to analyse the statement and the reaction.
Oct 24, 2025 · 23 min
Pressure on the Palace to get Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge
In this week's Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and former Press Secretary to the late Queen, Ailsa Anderson. The panel discusses the growing pressure on Prince Andrew to leave the Royal Lodge. Why the King’s moment of prayer with the Pope this week was so significant. Plus, a look back at William and Kate’s engagement, and that iconic interview they gave, 15 years on.
Oct 17, 2025 · 21 min
Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title and honours
In this week's Talking Royals, Lucrezia Millarini is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Royal Reporter for news.com Australia, Brontë Coy. The panel discusses Prince Andrew's announcement to stop using his remaining titles and honours, including the Duke of York, in the wake of the Epstein scandal. And, why history will be made when the King visits the Vatican next week. The team looks back at some archive of the late Queen Elizabeth II visiting the Holy See 45 years ago. Plus, Prince Louis has been offered his first official role, based on one of his favourite things - but what is it?
Oct 10, 2025 · 30 min
Is your phone ruining family time? The Princess of Wales thinks so...
In this week's Talking Royals, Lucrezia Millarini steps in for Charlene White and is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Historian Alice Loxton. The panel discusses the Princess of Wales' golden rule when it comes to quality family time. The team also looks at Prince William's emotional interview, where he fought back tears as he discussed the impact of suicide on loved ones and the importance of providing support to those at risk, in a new film to mark World Mental Health Day. And historian Alice Loxton joins the panel. She studies the British monarchy hundreds of years into the past and gives her insights into how the monarchy has changed. And she has a remarkable story about Henry VIII's expanding suit of armour. -------------------------------------------------------- If you are struggling with your mental health and feel you need help, there are resources available to support you: Visit: Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen Or call: 116 123 for free, 24 hours a day Visit: Urgent help: Zero Suicide Alliance Visit: Home - Mind Visit: Every Life Matters - Suicide Safer Cumbria (every-life-matters.org.uk) You can also find out more about developing your own safety plan on the Every Life Matters website: Safety Planning - Every Life Matters Further support and advice for those living in the North East can be found here, and for those living in Cumbria and Scotland, find contact details here.
Oct 2, 2025 · 37 min
Prince William tells Eugene Levy how he would reign as King
This week on ITV’s Talking Politics, the panel analyses Prince William's most revealing interview in years. Speaking candidly to Eugene Levy during his programme, the Reluctant Traveler, the future King opens up about his hopes to change and modernise the Royal Family. Our royal editor Chris Ship, royal expert Lizzie Robinson and PR expert Nick Ede reflect on what we learn, what kind of King William wants to be, and how his upbringing will influence his decisions for his own family. Plus - an invite down under. How would Australia react if Catherine and William make their first visit there in more than a decade?
Sep 26, 2025 · 28 min
How do you solve a problem like Fergie and Andrew...?
On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Producer Lizzie Robinson and The Telegraph's Royal Correspondent India McTaggart. They discuss how the royal household is dealing with Fergie after she was dropped by seven charities over alleged Epstein emails. Could Prince Harry be on his way back to the UK to take up part-time royal duties? And India talks about what it was like to model a dress by the King at London's Fashion Week....
Sep 19, 2025 · 29 min
Behind the scenes of Trump’s state visit
King Charles and the Royal family rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump this week as he enjoyed an unprecedented second state visit to the UK. In this episode of Talking Royals, Charlene White gets a glimpse behind the scenes on how to cover a state visit from Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson, and Comedian Russell Hicks.
Sep 12, 2025 · 41 min
Harry’s BIG WEEK BACK in the UK! But will it lead towards a Royal reconciliation?
Prince Harry has finally reunited with his father for the first time since King Charles' cancer diagnosis, as the prince returned to the UK this week. Their face-to-face meeting came as Harry took part in various charity events before heading to Ukraine with the British government’s blessing. So has Harry taken a step closer to rebuilding his relationship with the Royal Family? Or are relations too strained for a proper reconciliation? In this episode of Talking Royals, Charlene White gets the expert opinions of Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson and former Royal Editor Emily Andrews as they unpick a busy week for the Royals and the journalists covering them.
Sep 8, 2025 · 22 min
Remembering the Duchess of Kent and her secret job. Plus the celebrity who got drunk with Prince William?
This week on Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Chris and Lizzie and author Valentine Low. They discuss the late Duchess of Kent who has died aged 92. She secretly worked as a primary school music teacher in Hull for more than a decade. And Valentine Low chats revelations in his new book Power and the Palace. Plus; Kate, Wills and the downpour at the Natural History Museum. And the US celebrity getting drunk with Prince William. Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com • 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
Jul 25, 2025 · 33 min
Is Harry & Meghan's Netflix deal over? And imagine having Queen Elizabeth as your boss
On this week's Talking Royals, the truth behind the rumours Harry and Meghan have been ditched by Netflix. Plus, what do the Royals get up to on their summer holidays? And a special guest tells us what it was really like to work for the late Queen.
Jul 18, 2025 · 28 min
King Charles and Prince Harry’s ‘peace summit’, and Queen Camilla’s quirky - but practical - birthday gift
This week on Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Chris and Lizzie to discuss the not-so-secret meeting, or as Chris likes to call it ‘a coffee morning’, bringing together King Charles and Prince Harry’s teams in London. Does this signal progress in mending the fractured relationship? And, Prince Harry returns to Angola, once again retracing the steps of his mother Princess Diana. Plus, Queen Camilla’s busy birthday week, petting dogs at the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, and visiting a nuclear-powered submarine in Plymouth where she received a rather strange birthday gift. Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com.
Jul 11, 2025 · 28 min
Macron's Royal charm offensive, Prince Andrew back in the headlines and taste testing the banquet menu
This week on Talking Royals, Charlene asks Chris and Lizzie about their busy week covering President Macron's state visit, and finds out that it's not all as glamorous as it seems. And, Prince Andrew's return to the headlines after the FBI dropped its Epstein investigation. Does it mean we could be about to see much more of the Duke? Plus, the state banquet menu is put to the taste test. Want to get in touch? Email talkingroyals@itv.com.
Jul 4, 2025 · 28 min
Kate's life after treatment, end of the line for the Royal Train and William's team talk
This week on Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Chris and Lizzie to discuss Kate's very personal chat about her cancer recovery. And, why are the Royal Train's days numbered? Plus, William joins the Lionesses as the Euros kick off. Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com.
Jun 27, 2025 · 25 min
Tension between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street over Trump? Plus Prince William’s puppy problems
This week on Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Chris and journalist Afua Acheampong-Hagan to discuss Donald Trump's 'unprecedented' second state visit. And, a design is picked for Queen Elizabeth's memorial. So why was it picked and why were others rejected? Plus, Prince William’s puppy problems. Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com.
Jun 20, 2025 · 25 min
Princess Kate misses Royal Ascot, and Prince Harry and Meghan’s new family video
This week on Talking Royals, Charlene asks Chris and Lizzie about their eventful day at Ascot, and the notable face that was missing from the royal procession. And, the team looks back at how a book about Princess Diana caused shockwaves during another Royal Ascot. Plus, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, gives a fresh glimpse into her and Prince Harry’s family life. Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com.
Jun 13, 2025 · 26 min
Prince William and Sir David Attenborough join forces on the environment, and Charlene’s surprise for Chris!
This week on Talking Royals, Charlene asks Lizzie about her trip to Monaco following Prince William as he draws inspiration from Sir David Attenborough to issue a rallying call to save our oceans. Meanwhile, after a week of ITV News’ extensive Antarctica coverage, the team digs through the archives to find an interview with Princess Anne there back in 2007. And the team chat about what the Princess of Wales has been up to at a new cultural institution. Plus, Charlene has a surprise for Chris - and it has something to do with his promise from last week’s episode to share a childhood picture of himself in Jubilee fancy dress. Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com.