Talking Royals

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Meghan Markle says allegations against her father are 'deeply distressing' Oct 23, 2026

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The Talking Royals team discuss Meghan Markle's reaction to 'troubling and disturbing' allegations about father Thomas Markle.

The Duchess says she was 'deeply distressed' after reports of child abuse images being found in his home. Thomas Markle has denied the allegations.

Meanwhile Harry's done another interview, this time to GQ, saying he wants to 'draw a line' under past family battles.

But how likely is a royal reconciliation?Also on this week's episode, the King, Queen and Prince William travel to Aberfan to meet survivors of the disaster that killed 144 people, 60 years on.

Plus, the team get a taste of the special spiced tea that was served at this week’s state visit by the Sultan of Oman.

A warm welcome from Nottingham, but was the visit a success for the Sussexes? Oct 16, 2026

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Harry and Meghan were welcomed to Nottingham for their first engagement since returning to UK life, but how successful was it and are they happy to be back?

Meanwhile, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor officially surrendered the lease to Royal Lodge last week. But it was the King who footed the repair bill with his own private funds.

And as Mumbai prepares to host the Earthshot Prize next month, Prince William took to The Mall for a friendly game of cricket against some of the greats including West Indies great Brian Lara and England captain Joe Root.

But did his bowling skills match up to the professionals?

And as Princess Charlotte and the Princess of Wales were spotted on London's Elizabeth line, we look back at when the royals swapped the glamour of a horse and carriage for the tube.

Andrew told not to use King Charles' money to fund his legal battle Oct 09, 2026

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This week, the Talking Royals team explain the latest developments in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's legal battles.

What does the latest High Court decision mean for the police investigation into the former-Prince Andrew?

Plus, how will King Charles approach his upcoming Autumn tour to the Caribbean, given ongoing questions about slavery reparations?

And we throw it back to 1973, to watch some incredible archive footage of Charles's last trip to the Bahamas.

And Meghan's back in London! So who was she meeting and what do we know?

The truth about Harry and Meghan's school security scare Oct 02, 2026

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This week, the Talking Royals team reveal what really happened when the alarm was raised at Archie and Lilibet's school.

While Harry and Meghan wait for the final decision on whether they will have their state security reintroduced, two men were spotted surveilling the grounds outside the Prince and Princess's new school.

Plus, Harry makes a trip back to Canada to fulfil a promise to a war veteran and Kate takes a community road trip and stops in for afternoon tea.

Prince Harry and Prince William remain silent over Diana book scandal Sep 25, 2026

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It's been a busy week for royal headlines, with TV host Piers Morgan threatening legal action against Princess Diana's brother and a new glimpse into Harry and Meghan's new life in the UK.

Plus, William and Kate dazzle at the Premiere of Tom Cruise's new film. But what was the Princess of Wales's silent tribute to Diana? And is Harry really going to produce a new documentary about his mother? Find out, on this week's edition of Talking Royals.

The new war of words between King Charles and Diana's brother Sep 18, 2026

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As the latest extract of Earl Spencer's book is released, the Talking Royals team are back with all the new details.

First, Charles Spencer alleged the then-Prince of Wales said "we'll forget her soon enough" in the aftermath of Diana's death.

Then, there was a stinging statement from Buckingham Palace, questioning Diana's brother's recollections.

And now the first full extract has been released, detailing the war of words between Charles Windsor and Charles Spencer.

Plus, Chris and Lizzie have the inside story on why Harry and Meghan were forced to change Archie and Lilibet's school, just days into the start of the new school term.

And why did Meghan release a video with details of their new life in the UK?

The Sussex 'war of words': What's the latest? Sep 11, 2026

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The Talking Royals team are back together after the Summer break...And there is so much to discuss! So why did the Sussexes react so strongly to the wording in the Palace’s clarification letter? And should their team stop issuing clarifications?

Plus, Prince George starts at Eton College, but was it overshadowed by all the headlines about Harry and Meghan?

And the Diana ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction...But will it sell for more than the iconic black sheep jumper?

Harry and Meghan are back: So how did nobody see them? Aug 27, 2026

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As Harry and Meghan arrive in the UK, we're back with a special extra episode...

So, how did no one spot them arriving at Birmingham airport? As Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet prepare to start school in the UK, we take a look at what their new life could look like.

Plus, what's the latest with Meghan's Netflix job? We're joined by journalist Bronte Coy, who broke the story, about her role in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentleman'.

And...The King and Queen are off to the Caribbean.

Everything we know about Harry and Meghan's return to the UK Aug 20, 2026

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Charlene and Chris discuss the surprise news that Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK within the fortnight.

The Duke and Duchess will be back in time for their children Archie and Lilibet to start school in September.

It comes six years after the pair stepped back as working Royals and settled in California.

ITV News understands the King was first made aware of these plans on Sunday.

So what will life look like for them back in Britain and what does it mean for their future in the Royal Family?

How four wives changed the Royal Family Aug 14, 2026

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Royal author Simon Vigar joins Charlene, Chris and Lizzie to discuss his new book 'The Four Wives of Windsor: The Inside Story of the Power Behind the Crown', and the impact Kate, Meghan, Camilla and Diana have all made on the monarchy.

In this second episode of the Talking Royals Summer series, the team discuss why Prince William is 'lucky' to have Kate - and what type of Queen she'll be.

They pinpoint when the 'wheels started to wobble' for the Duchess of Sussex.

Plus the team ask: Has Camilla brought the 'fun' back to the Royal Family?

00:00 Intro

01:30 The Four Wives of Windsor

04:55 Meghan's 2018 Fiji market 'incident'

09:48 Prince Harry's relationship with the media

11:18 The Princess of Wales' impact on the monarchy

13:48 Why William is 'lucky' to have Kate

17:22 Camilla's 'remarkable' comeback

19:15 Does the Royal Family care about opinion polls?

20:25 Are Diana and Meghan similar?

21:50 Prince William and Harry's rift