Talking Royals

ITV News

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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Jun 6, 2025 · 25 min
Meghan and Harry show off their dance moves and William's Duchy vision. Plus Chris' surprising Jubilee stories
This week on Talking Royals, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie check out Meghan and Harry's dance moves after the couple shared a video from hospital just before she gave birth to Lilibet four years ago. Meanwhile, Prince William has been setting out his vision for the Duchy of Cornwall and Queen Camilla is set for a surprising new role of her own. Plus, Chris reveals the surprising stories about how he celebrated the Silver Jubilee as a young boy. Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com.
May 28, 2025 · 25 min
King Charles in Canada: What will Trump make of it, and what's behind his apparent displays of emotion?
Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson are in Canada, having followed the King's visit - his first as monarch and the first time in almost 70 years that the British monarch has opened the Canadian parliament. Charlene White joins them to discuss whether Trump will now have second thoughts about talking up Canada becoming a 51st state of the US, and whether Charles has successfully negotiated the tricky diplomacy of the visit. They also discuss some intriguing shots of the King seemingly overcome by emotion, and why his speech in parliament seemed to mean so much to him personally.
May 23, 2025 · 30 min
Princess Eugenie opens up on her spinal surgery and what to look out for as the King heads to Canada
This week on Talking Royals, journalist Emily Andrews joins Chris and Charlene to discuss Princess Eugenie's candid interview about her childhood back surgery. The team also look ahead to the King and Queen's visit to Canada, where they will attend the State Opening of Parliament - the first time a monarch has done so since 1957. They also delve into the archives to look back at Princess Diana's May 1989 speech where she tackled the issue of drink and drug addiction in a way royals hadn't done before. Want to get in touch? Email talkingroyals@itv.com
May 16, 2025 · 28 min
Queen Elizabeth II's former private secretary on plans for memorial in her honour. Plus 'Megxit' meets 'Beckxit'
This week on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie have been to meet Queen Elizabeth's former private secretary, Lord Janvrin, to talk about plans for a national memorial to her. They spoke in St James's Park, close to Buckingham Palace, about how to best honour the late Queen after the final shortlist of designs was made public.Do you have a favourite design out of the final five? Let us know by emailing talkingroyals@itv.com Back in the studio with Charlene, the team also discuss the upcoming state visit to the UK by France's President Macron. And they also try to get to the bottom of what is going on between the Beckhams and the Sussexes.
May 8, 2025 · 22 min
VE Day 80: Prince George's standout role and a veteran's powerful message
This week on Talking Royals, the team discuss their personal highlights from the week's commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. Charlene, Chris and Lizzie talk about Prince George's "most significant public engagement to date" and the emotional message from one veteran to today's world leaders. The team also discuss the announcement that the King and Queen are heading to Canada, with Charles set to make an "incredibly rare" appearance. Want to get in touch? Email talkingroyals@itv.com
May 2, 2025 · 30 min
Bowelbabe Deborah James' parents on the King's "deeply personal" message, Meghan's emotional interview and Kate's chainsaw revelation
This week on Talking Royals we hear from Heather and Alistair James, the parents of the late cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, after she inspired King Charles' personal message to people affected by cancer. Chris and Lizzie also update Charlene on their trip to the Isle of Mull with the Prince and Princess of Wales, where they found out a few surprising things about Kate. Plus, the team talk about the Duchess of Sussex's first podcast interview giving them "fully body chills" and look back to 50 years ago when the then Prince Charles went diving under the ice in Canada. Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com
Apr 11, 2025 · 24 min
The King's Italian "miracle", Chris and Lizzie pull a blinder of their own on tour PLUS the reviews are in for Meghan's podcast
The King and Queen's royal tour of Italy is over, but the Talking Royals team are still hard at work, with Chris and Lizzie securing an idyllic setting for this week's podcast. Charlene White dials in from home to catch up on all the gossip from their trip to Italy, including how the King wowed his hosts. The team also review another podcast - Meghan's Confessions of a Female Founder - and Prince William's attempts at punditry. Got a question for the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com You can watch or listen to Talking Royals on your favourite podcast platform as well as ITVX and YouTube.
Apr 4, 2025 · 31 min
Will Sentebale charity now be known for this bitter dispute?
The King is back at work this week and so are host Charlene White, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson to discuss it all. Why King Charles is determined to carry on with the work he loves, the latest on the bitter row at Sentebale. And the Talking Royals team flick through Meghan’s new range of products. Jam, Flower Sprinkles, Crepe Mix? What would they buy if they weren’t all sold out?
Mar 28, 2025 · 31 min
King's cancer update, Prince Harry's charity split and behind the scenes of Trigger Point with the Queen
Ahead of the main episode, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson jump in for an emergency extra recording, after Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles went to hospital due to side effects from his cancer treatment. Charlene White joins them for the rest of the podcast, as the Talking Royals team discuss their trip to the set of drama Trigger Point with Queen Camilla to celebrate ITV's 70th anniversary - and a meeting between a very on-brand Charlene and Her Majesty. There's also lots to discuss about Prince Harry's split from his beloved charity, Sentebale. And was it beef or no beef in the kitchen between Meghan and Gwyneth? Want to get in touch with your questions and comments? Email talkingroyals@itv.com
Mar 21, 2025 · 23 min
Prince William rides a tank near Russia, a royal kidnap attempt and Kate enjoys St Patrick’s Day
“Everyone here is very worried about what they call their ‘hostile neighbour’ just over the border.” This week on Talking Royals, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson are in Estonia where Prince William rode in a tank less than 100 miles from the border with Russia. The team also look back to this week in 1974, when there was an attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne. And Charlene White speaks to Chris and Lizzie about what Kate got up to on St Patrick’s Day. Plus after Lizzie promised to dig out a photo of the then Prince Charles in disguise on a skiing holiday, we find out if she delivered.
Mar 14, 2025 · 28 min
Comparing playlists with the King and a Commonwealth Day conundrum. Plus Charles's avalanche escape.
"I can definitely imagine the King getting down and boogying to all of those tracks" After King Charles released a playlist of his favourite songs, the Talking Royals team reveal what they've been listening to. Charlene White, Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson also discuss the diplomatic tightrope the King is having to tread over Donald Trump's attacks on Canada, and Queen Camilla's letter of support for Gisèle Pelicot. Plus we go back to March 1988 to look at the story of how a then Prince Charles narrowly avoided an avalanche which claimed the life of one of his friends.
Mar 10, 2025 · 21 min
Meghan's Netflix show & the King's diplomatic bridge building
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family. This week host, Geraint Vincent, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson get up to speed with the latest royal stories from the palace and beyond. This week we react to the launch of the Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix show With Love, Meghan. And the King continues to walk a geopolitical tightrope as he meets with President Zelenskyy.
Feb 28, 2025 · 14 min
The Royals have more fun and Camilla eyes up some spandex
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family. This week host, Charlene White and ITV News Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson catch you up to speed with the latest royal stories from the palace and beyond. This week Kate and William head to Wales for a welsh cake bake off. The King and Queen make a visit for Ramadan and leave with a takeaway. And Queen Camilla greets some spandex-clad gladiators at the palace.
Feb 21, 2025 · 25 min
Meghan has a rebrand and William sends an out of office
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. It's a quiet week for the Royals this half term as William skips the BAFTAs for a family holiday. Meghan rebrands her lifestyle business but people are quick to point out her logo seems fairly familiar. And guess who, as The Prince and Princess of Wales show off their family's artistic skills.
Feb 14, 2025 · 22 min
The King takes to the pitch and Kate ends up behind bars
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with host, Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. It's been a busy week for the King as the team discuss his unnusual joint trip with the Prime Minister as well as his football skills at Tottenham Hotspur Statdium. Kate visits a mother and baby unit at a prison, but will the palace be telling us what she's wearing or won't they? And, Harry's Invictus Games are in full swing as Meghan takes on 'tubing'!
Feb 7, 2025 · 25 min
Princess Anne 'fills in the blanks' and Meghan splits opinion
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with host, Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. Charlene's back and the team discuss Princess Anne's trip to the hospital she received care at last year. We see more of Kate as she goes on a school trip to the National Portrait Gallery. Meghan Markle's good deed splits opinion, and the Taking Royals team plan their holidays!
Jan 31, 2025 · 22 min
King's poignant visit to Auschwitz marking Holocaust Memorial Day
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss their time travelling to Poland to cover the King's visit to Auschwitz.
Jan 24, 2025 · 24 min
Prince Harry settles and the newspapers apologise
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the news Prince Harry has settled his legal dispute with News Group Newspapers as they offer an 'unequivocal' apology for the intrusion into his life.
Jan 17, 2025 · 24 min
Kate's visit to her cancer treatment hospital
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Princess of Wales' visit to the to the hospital where she had her cancer treatment.
Dec 23, 2024 · 38 min
Take the Talking Royals Christmas Quiz
This is Talking Royals, our weekly podcast about the Royal Family with ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, in a special edition for Christmas, Charlene White hosts a Talking Royals quiz, rounding up the major royal events of the year. Charlene is joined by ITV News Royal Editor, Chris Ship, ITV News Royal Producer, Lizzie Robinson and guests, Kate Mansey, Royal Editor at The Times and Russell Myers, Royal Editor of the Daily Mirror and ITV's Lorraine.