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Kate and William visit US amid row back home and trailer for Sussex documentary Dec 03, 2022

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This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.
This week, Chris and Lizzie recorded the Royal Rota from Boston, where Kate and William held their annual Earthshot climate change awards.
As well as chatting about the ceremony, they discuss Meghan and Harry's upcoming Netflix documentary.

Fact or fiction? The new series of The Crown dissected Nov 11, 2022

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Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson are joined in studio by Hugo Vickers, royal historian and author of The Crown Dissected, to pour over series 5 of Netflix's hit drama to decipher what is royal fact or fiction.
This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.

Harry’s new bombshell memoir, ’Spare’ announced for release next year Nov 04, 2022

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Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince Harry's book which is due to be published in 16 languages in January. But what will be included and will it beat the screening of the upcoming Meghan and Harry docu-series?
After Liz Truss told the King he couldn’t go to COP27 climate change summit, we are told no change to King Charles’ plans now Rishi Sunak has decided he will himself, attend.
And the Prince of Wales announces the finalists for his second Earthshot Prize.
This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.

The controversial new series of Netflix's The Crown Oct 21, 2022

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In this episode, Chris Ship and Lizzie Robinson discuss the controversial new series of The Crown and Liz Truss handing her resignation to the King.
They also speak with Project Zero WF Director, Stephen Barnabis about the King and Queen Consort's recent visit to Walthamstow, East London.

The role of the nations in the UK's new royal era Oct 14, 2022

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In this episode Lizzie Robinson discusses the important role of the home nations following the Queen's death with Wales Reporter Rhys Williams and Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith.
The trio analyse the impact of the recent engagements the Royal family have carried out across the UK.

Meet the author of the royal book that everyone’s talking about Oct 07, 2022

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Royal journalist and author Valentine Low joins Chris and Lizzie in this episode to discuss the hottest topics of the week and his hotly anticipated new book on the inner workings of Palace life, titled Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown.
Up for discussion are the latest headlines concerning Meghan and defining speeches from King Charles and Prince William as they adjust to their new roles and responsibilities.

What it was like to report on the Queen's death and funeral Sep 30, 2022

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Mary Nightingale joins Chris and Lizzie to discuss the historic coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the period of mourning leading up to her State Funeral.

Meghan Markle's contentious Cut interview and a historic first for the Queen Sep 02, 2022

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This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.
After taking a summer break, Chris and Lizzie are back to discuss Meghan Markle's contentious interview with The Cut. How has the royal family responded? Had Harry and Meghan not moved from the UK, would a press pen of 40 photographers really have been waiting for Archie on the school run?
And, speaking of schools, Chris and Lizzie discuss where the Cambridge children will be studying next term.
Finally, the royal team explain why the Queen swearing in the incoming prime minister at Balmoral will be a historic moment.

Ex-royal nanny wins damages from BBC and Charles opens the Commonwealth Games Jul 29, 2022

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This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.
In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William and Harry's former nanny winning substantial damages from the BBC.
And are the brothers soon to cross paths, given William will be travelling to the US in December for the Earthshot Prize?
Chris and Lizzie also mark the opening of the Commonwealth Games, for which Prince Charles gave a speech on behalf of the Queen.

Cover star Camilla raises awareness of the plight of lockdown dogs Jul 15, 2022

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This is the Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.
In this episode, Chris and Lizzie focus on all things Camilla, who became the cover star of Country Life magazine thanks to a helping hand from the Duchess of Cambridge, and was the subject of a special ITV documentary.
Our royal bureau discuss the Duchess of Cornwall's appearance at a bash for The Oldie magazine before a week-ending event to celebrate Battersea dogs and cats home, where everyone - Chris and Lizzie included - formed a strong attachment to one of the abandoned pups.

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