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Princess Beatrice’s secret wedding and Captain Sir Tom Moore’s knighthood Jul 17, 2020

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Chris and Lizzie are at Windsor Castle catching up on the Queen’s latest engagements.
Her majesty had a busy week, speaking to members of the UK Armed Forces in a video call, knighting fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and attending granddaughter Princess Beatrice’s secret wedding.
In this episode Chris and Lizzie also discuss Meghan’s powerful keynote speech at the 2020 Girl Up leadership summit and the schoolboy who sent the Queen a word search during lockdown to spread some cheer.
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Harry and Meghan's controversial comments and William's pub visit Jul 10, 2020

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Chris and Lizzie discuss the controversial comments made by Prince Harry and Meghan during a video call with young leaders. The royal couple talked about the Commonwealth’s past wrongs and what they're doing to tackle institutional racism.
The Duchess also made the headlines this week after she accused the Mail on Sunday of trying to publicly name the friends mentioned in her legal fight against the newspaper.
Chris and Lizzie also discuss Prince William and The Countess of Wessex who both enjoyed the easing of lockdown restrictions in England this week.
Plus we hear from one of Ghislaine Maxwell's close friends who tells us all about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein's friendship.
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Meghan's legal battle and Prince Harry's message on racism Jul 03, 2020

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Chris and Lizzie discuss Meghan's ongoing legal battle with the Mail on Sunday after documents identified the friends who spoke to the press without the Duchess' permission.
Prince Harry celebrated this year's Diana Award winners with a virtual event. He gave a powerful speech on institutional racism as part of his message talking about his mother's legacy.
Chris and Lizzie also talk about Jeffrey Epstein and the US investigators' news that they would welcome a statement from Prince Andrew to help with their case.
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Prince William's birthday photos and Harry and Meghan's latest career move Jun 26, 2020

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Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's busy week as he toured the Oxford Vaccine Group with the researchers working on a coronavirus treatment.
William also celebrated Father's Day and his 38th birthday, marking the occasion with a series of family photographs taken by the Duchess of Cambridge.
When she wasn't behind the camera this week, Kate had her first-ever joint engagement with The Duchess of Cornwall talking to carers for Children's Hospice Week.
Chris and Lizzie also discuss what Harry and Meghan are up to now they are non-working members of the royal family.
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Racing without the royals and a return to face-to-face engagements Jun 19, 2020

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In this episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the Queen’s scaled back birthday celebrations and how the royal family have returned to the first face-to-face engagements since lockdown started.
Prince Charles and Camilla were spotted with French president Emmanuel Macron during his visit to London and at a hospital in Gloucester thanking NHS staff for their work during the pandemic.
The Cambridge's also ventured outside to support local businesses, Kate joined staff at a garden centre and Prince William picked up cake for his 38th birthday this weekend.
Senior Racing Post writer Lee Mottershead also joins in the conversation to talk about the Queen's love of racing and how she celebrated her first Royal Ascot win in years.
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Meghan and Andrew in the spotlight amid royal birthday celebrations Jun 12, 2020

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We are joined by The Diana Award CEO Tessy Ojo to discuss how race relations in the UK might have impacted Meghan Markle's decision to leave the royal family.
Tessy also explains how lockdown has changed how William and Harry help young people and what's next for the charity set up in their mother's name.
In this bumper birthday episode, Chris and Lizzie discuss the rare photo of Prince Philip released for his 99th birthday and what the family have planned to celebrate the Queen's official birthday - an annual event usually marked with the Trooping the Colour parade.
The Cambridges have also been busy this week, Prince William revealed he has been secretly volunteering with crisis helpline Shout and Kate shared some of her favourite entries to her lockdown photography project 'Hold Still'.
Plus we look at the allegations against Prince Andrew's "zero co-operation" to investigate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Meghan's heartfelt speech on racism and the Queen's lockdown birthday plans Jun 05, 2020

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Chris and Lizzie discuss the heartfelt speech Meghan sent to graduating pupils at her former high school. The Duchess of Sussex shared her thoughts on the recent Black Lives Matter protests across America and what it was like to grow up during the LA riots.
The Queen should have marked the 67th anniversary of her Coronation this week but has been isolating in Windsor Castle - so what does this mean for her upcoming birthday celebrations?
And is the Countess of Sussex stepping into Meghan's shoes? She was seen helping the Duchess of Cambridge out with her special photography project 'Hold Still'.
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Prince Charles’ radio show and William and Kate’s bingo skills May 29, 2020

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Chris and Lizzie discuss Prince William's moving documentary on men's mental health. He opened up to footballers about his mother's death and how Kate has helped him with fatherhood.
The Cambridge's also spent their time this week as bingo callers to help out a care home in Cardiff.
But they weren't the only ones switching jobs, Camilla got into character for a Roald Dahl book reading and Prince Charles turned DJ for two radio specials for Classic FM.
Britain’s best-loved gardener Alan Titchmarsh interviewed the royal to find out where his love of the arts came from and why Wagner makes even his security team smile.
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Harry and Meghan's wedding anniversary and the Queen's virtual flower show message May 22, 2020

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Chris and Lizzie discuss what the coronavirus outbreak means for royal finances and reminisce about Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding two years on.
Royal Editor at HELLO! Magazine Emily Nash joins us to discuss the virtual Chelsea Flower Show which kicked off earlier this week with a message from the Queen and we test her knowledge of the royals favourite flowers.
She talks about the latest edition of HELLO! Magazine which features images from Kate's new photography project and explains what it's like to work under lockdown.
We also look at the Cambridge's work with mental health charity Shout UK as they handed over their Instagram account for the day to one lucky volunteer.
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VE Day celebrations and the Queen's message to nurses May 15, 2020

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Chris and Lizzie discuss how the royals marked VE Day with the Queen's address to the nation and Prince Charles' two-minute silence.
This week the royals paid tribute to nurses across the world battling coronavirus and we heard from President of the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Kath McCourt who received a special phone call from the Queen.
We also hear Prince Harry's message of support to Invictus Games participants as his annual event has been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak.
You can also watch The Royal Rota on our YouTube channel - subscribe to ITV News' YouTube channel to be notified about new episodes.
For more royal news, like the ITV News Royals Facebook page. Our royal team are on Instagram, too - search for ITV News Royals.
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