The HeirPod - Royal News & Interviews

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Harry and Meghan sign landmark Netflix deal Sep 04, 2020

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Host and ABC royal contributor Omid Scobie runs through the latest royal headlines with ABC foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli. Plus, Omid answers more of your questions about Finding Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Prince Andrew's legal troubles Aug 28, 2020

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Host and ABC royal contributor Omid Scobie runs through the latest Royal news and headlines. Plus, Omid talks to Nigel Cawthorne, the author of the upcoming book Prince Andrew: Epstein, Maxwell, and the Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The untold secrets of Finding Freedom Aug 21, 2020

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Host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie is joined by ABC News foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli to answer all your burning Finding Freedom questions. Discover untold secrets about the global bestseller as co-author Omid candidly opens about the stories that weren't included in the book and what he regrets putting in it! Plus, all the latest news and headlines in your weekly royal roundup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inside Story of "Finding Freedom" Aug 14, 2020

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Heirpod host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie takes you inside his new book, "Finding Freedom," in a chat with ABC foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli. Plus, Omid reads an excerpt from the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addressing the reaction to Finding Freedom Jul 31, 2020

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Host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie runs through the latest headlines and stories about the royal family, including Princess Anne's upcoming birthday, Harry's virtual summit for his sustainable travel initiative, and Prince William's appearance on That Peter Crouch Podcast. and Omid talks about his upcoming book profiling the Sussexes, Finding Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Princess Beatrice brought modernity to her traditional wedding Jul 24, 2020

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New details surface from Princess Beatrice's wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and reveal how the royal blended tradition with modernity. Plus, host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie and ABC News foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli discuss the week's royal headlines, including Prince George's seventh birthday, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's new legal battle to protect Archie and Prince Philip's break from retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A surprise royal wedding for Princess Beatrice! Jul 17, 2020

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All the details on Princess Beatrice's surprise (and "Covid-safe") wedding ceremony to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Plus, host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie and ABC News foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli discuss the week's royal news — from Duchess Meghan's inspiring speech for young girls, the Queen's Zoom call giggles, to Duchess Kate revealing how she's handled four-months of lockdown with the children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry and Meghan talk racism and the Commonwealth Jul 10, 2020

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Host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie runs through the latest royal headlines, including the Duchess of Cornwall's guest appearance on the Emma Barnett Show and the Sussexes' latest efforts to address racial injustice. Omid also talks to Mike Omoniyi of The Common Sense Network, who participated in a dialogue with Harry and Meghan about racial injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sussexes' fight against racial injustice Jul 03, 2020

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As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to usher in change, Prince Harry condemns institutional racism during the Diana Awards. The HeirPod also speaks with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, who has been speaking with the Sussexes about their focus on racial injustice. Host and ABC News contributor Omid Scobie also catches up with East Anglia Children's Hospices about Kate's visit to help plant a garden for families and children affected by the pandemic. Plus, ABC News foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli runs through all the latest royal headlines, including Prince Charles' return to in-person engagements and the Sussexes court battle with a British tabloid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan stands up for Black Lives Matter Jun 13, 2020

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Duchess Meghan speaks to graduates about the importance of standing up for Black Lives Matter. Host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie is joined by ABC News foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli to discuss the significance of Meghan's powerful commencement address. Plus, Prince Charles and Prince Harry speak out for conservation issues, the Queen and Prince Philip celebrate their birthdays, Prince Andrew continues to make headlines for the wrong reasons and Duchess Kate carries out her first-ever "virtual" royal engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices