Talking Royals

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Queen Elizabeth II's former private secretary on plans for memorial in her honour. Plus 'Megxit' meets 'Beckxit' May 16, 2025

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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.

VE Day 80: Prince George's standout role and a veteran's powerful message May 08, 2025

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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

Bowelbabe Deborah James' parents on the King's "deeply personal" message, Meghan's emotional interview and Kate's chainsaw revelation May 02, 2025

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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

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 Apr 11, 2025

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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
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Will Sentebale charity now be known for this bitter dispute? Apr 04, 2025

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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?

King's cancer update, Prince Harry's charity split and behind the scenes of Trigger Point with the Queen Mar 28, 2025

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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

Prince William rides a tank near Russia, a royal kidnap attempt and Kate enjoys St Patrick’s Day Mar 21, 2025

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“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.

Comparing playlists with the King and a Commonwealth Day conundrum. Plus Charles's avalanche escape. Mar 14, 2025

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"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.

Meghan's Netflix show & the King's diplomatic bridge building Mar 10, 2025

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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.

The Royals have more fun and Camilla eyes up some spandex Feb 28, 2025

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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.

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