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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.

  • 282 episodes
  • Updated Friday

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  • Dec 19, 2024 · 24 min

    Prince Andrew and Yang Tengbo - What we know

    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 Prince Andrew and the implications his links with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.

  • Dec 12, 2024 · 22 min

    When Prince William met Donald Trump at Notre Dame

    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 Prince William's trip to Notre Dame and the celebration of the life of the late teenage photographer Liz Hatton.

  • Dec 6, 2024 · 19 min

    Kate's Christmas carol concert

    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 Qatar state visit and the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert.

  • Nov 29, 2024 · 17 min

    When Charlene met the King

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, Chris joins Charlene to catch up on the Royal Variety Performance, where Charlene met King Charles.

  • Nov 21, 2024 · 22 min

    Prince William's visit to Wales on his mission to end homelessness

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss the Diplomatic Corps Reception and why Paul Mescal met King Charles. Plus, Prince Harry gets a tattoo in the name of the Invictus Games.

  • Nov 15, 2024 · 15 min

    King Charles celebrates milestone birthday

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discsuss the King's birthday celebrations.

  • Nov 8, 2024 · 30 min

    The controversy surrounding King Charles and Prince William’s finances

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with presenter, Charlene White and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, Chris and Lizzie are joined by Channel 4's Alistair Jackson to discuss Channel 4's Dispatches on The King, The Prince & Their Secret Millions... The Duchy of Lancaster comments: “Over 87% of all duchy-let properties are rated E or above. The remainder are either awaiting scheduled improvement works or are exempted under UK legislation." And that “His majesty the king voluntarily pays tax on all income received from the duchy.”

  • Oct 18, 2024 · 16 min

    The Royal tour from Down Under

    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, from just outside the Sydney Opera house, Chris and Lizzie kick off their coverage of the Royal Tour. They discuss why the King and Queen are visiting Australia, what they have planned and how the royals will be received across the country.

  • Oct 11, 2024 · 14 min

    Prince and Princess of Wales meet families of Southport victims

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, the team discuss Prince William and the Princess of Wales' visit to Southport.

  • Oct 4, 2024 · 18 min

    Princess of Wales fulfils bucket list moment for teen battling cancer

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, the team discuss the moment the Princess of Wales met a teenager who is also battling cancer.

  • Sep 24, 2024 · 17 min

    Princess Diana's brother on William and Harry's support for her charity

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, the team discuss a recent interview with Earl Spencer, the latest Prince Andrew interview dramatisation, and the Princess of Wales being pictured in public for the first time since announcing that she has completed chemotherapy.

  • Sep 19, 2024 · 16 min

    Is reconciliation on the cards for Prince Harry?

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, the team discuss Princess Kate's return to work, the possibility Prince Harry and the Royal Family are easing tensions, and Prince William's project to eliminate homelessness.

  • Sep 13, 2024 · 27 min

    As Prince Harry turns 40, what difference does a decade make?

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week the team reflect on Prince Harry's last decade as he turns 40. They discuss the dramatic fallout with his family as Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal duties, and the UK.

  • Sep 12, 2024 · 16 min

    Is the Princess of Wales returning to public life?

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Mary Nightingale, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week the team reflect on the Princess of Wales' announcement that she is 'cancer free' and look ahead to her return to public duties.

  • Sep 6, 2024 · 19 min

    Queen Camilla’s update on the King’s health after the summer break

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Romilly Weeks, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, the team reunite after the summer break. They reflect on King Charles' visit to Southport, the Prime Minister's visit to Balmoral, Queen Camilla's update on the King's health and Prince Harry's recent visit to the UK.

  • Jul 26, 2024 · 25 min

    What do the royal finances tell us about the King and senior royals?

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, the team discuss the royal finances after the release of the Sovereign Grant, as they delve into what the report tells us about the monarch and senior royals. They also take a look at the ITV documentary ‘Tabloids on Trial’, where Prince Harry speaks for the first time about the result of his trial. And why has a photograph of Prince George released by Kate to commemorate his 11th birthday caused a stir on social media?

  • Jul 18, 2024 · 24 min

    A hostage at the Palace, a kiss for the King, and the royal band back together?

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, the team discuss a bustling schedule for the family, with the State Opening of Parliament (involving a hostage at Buckingham Palace), the King and Queen visiting the Channel Islands, and Kate and Will taking front-seats at sporting finales. With Charles, Kate and Anne back on royal duties after their respective illnesses, is it a return to business as usual after uncertain times?

  • Jul 12, 2024 · 17 min

    What is the King's message to England ahead of the Euros final?

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Lucrezia Millarini and ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship. This week, Chris and Lucrezia discuss a jam packed summer of sports for the royal family including the Euros, Wimbledon and the cricket. The pair also reflect on King Charles' role in welcoming the new Prime Minister and bidding farewell to former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.

  • Jul 4, 2024 · 15 min

    Talking Royals: Balmoral opens its doors to public for the first time

    This is Talking Royals - our weekly podcast about the royal family - with Presenter Charlene White, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson. This week, with Charlene on election duty, Chris and Lizzie speak with Geraint Vincent about Balmoral opening its doors to the public for the first time. They address one very important question: is it really £50 for a cream tea at Balmoral? They discuss whether the Princess of Wales will be attending Wimbledon this year, and Princess Anne's recovery after she was struck by a horse while walking on her estate. And, what is the Ceremony of the Keys? Chris and Lizzie explain.