We’re back! And so is Prince Harry, who returns to the UK and meets Prince William for the first time in a year at the funeral of Prince Philip. We put our body language expert hats on to discuss the big reunion, as well as a week’s worth of frenzied build-up and the drama around who’s wearing what and who’s standing where. Plus, Prince Andrew stages another stealth comeback operation and Kate Middleton earns a new title as the “peacemaker” bringing the brothers closer together. Support us on Ko...
Apr 19, 2021•36 min
One person who hasn’t been struggling in the American job market? Prince Harry, who has landed a job at a for-profit mental health company in Silicon Valley. We’re talking his new roles, as well as the palace’s hunt for a diversity tsar and Camilla Parker-Bowles repping Brand Wales on a “work trip” to Greece. Elsewhere, the Cambridges have more words to say about mental health, Kate Middleton’s private letter somehow becomes front-page news, and Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis...
Mar 29, 2021•36 min
Beannachtaí na féile Pádraig oraibh! The Cambridges celebrate St Patrick’s Day and we hold our heads in our hands, while Prince William gets a glowing new profile that gives insights into his family life, his work ethic and his “genuine and huge knowledge”. Meanwhile, the fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah continues, as Gayle King is appointed spokesperson for the Sussexes and Prince Charles starts to worry about appeasing American audiences… Plus, a spectacular p...
Mar 22, 2021•48 min
From the moment Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry began, we wondered how the royal family would respond to their claims. That response turns out to be… not great! We’re breaking down a week of curious paparazzi shots, lukewarm statements, tone-deaf photo opps, and Prince William’s excruciating reply to an impromptu query. Plus, we discuss the Meghan effect on the British media, Kate Middleton’s surprise appearance at the memorial for Sarah Everard, and how the royals marked M...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min
CW: racism, suicide Once upon a time, in a mystical kingdom built on colonialism, fear and emotional repression, a lost prince fell in love with an American lifestyle blogger. On entering the castle, an evil queen stole her voice, and our lifestyle blogger learned she would have to endure racism, isolation and flesh-coloured tights in stoic silence for the rest of her days, until finally! She and her prince escaped to a far-off land of opportunity, Madea movies and 16-bathroom homes, where she f...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min
The countdown is on to the Sussexes’ sit-down with Oprah is on, and the royals are absolutely shitting themselves. We couldn’t let this week go by without recapping the chaos that has unfolded in the build up to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first public interview since quitting royal duties, and there’s a lot to talk about: bullying allegations, explosive teasers, unsavoury earrings, leaky courtiers and an astonishing takedown of the monarchy from none other than Suits’s Mike Ross. Join us f...
Mar 07, 2021•51 min
Ding ding! Welcome to the HeirHeads bus service to Bel Air, inspired by Prince Harry’s segment on James Corden’s Late Late Show this week. Along the way, we’ll be making a few other stops to discuss the “Magnificent Seven”, the Queen’s Commonwealth Day scheduling issues, the Sussexes’ Spotify promo, and a recent investigation into Prince Andrew’s role in British arms deals with the Middle East. Jump aboard and take a seat, but be warned: we’re going to get muddy...
Mar 01, 2021•46 min
The Sussexes’ one year review is in, and to sum it up: we are never, ever, ever getting back together. Join us as we sift through a week’s worth of push notifications, from Baby Sussex 2 to the Oprah interview to the duelling statements from the Palace and the Sussexes about their official separation. Plus, we’re talking royal feet pics, the privacy vs publicity debate, and the growing rift between Prince William and Prince Harry.
Feb 22, 2021•58 min
What is Queen’s consent? We attempt to give a non-boring account of this arcane parliamentary procedure and explain why it has no place in a modern democracy. Elsewhere, Meghan Markle wins her court case against the Mail on Sunday, and we break down the confusing press coverage of the judgement. Plus, Princess Eugenie gives birth to a baby boy, and Jack Brooksbank is there too.
Feb 15, 2021•44 min
The royal family’s year-long campaign to make Sophie Wessex happen has allegedly borne fruit: Boris Johnson believes Prince Edward and Sophie could stop the Scottish independence movement in its tracks! Elsewhere, Prince William no longer believes racism is “boring”, and even deigns to tweet about it, while we catch up on the controversial 1969 documentary the Queen had banned from TV. Plus, Meghan Markle makes a strongly-worded statement about mysterious changes to Archie’s birth certificate, a...
Feb 08, 2021•56 min
All rise for some (virtual) courtroom drama — as Meghan Markle’s case against Associated Newspapers continues with a live-streamed hearing, we tune in to follow her application for a summary judgement. Meanwhile, Prince Harry raises eyebrows by sharing his thoughts on protecting democracy, and news of Prince William’s top aide quitting slides under the radar on the eve of the US inauguration. Plus, Kate Middleton has a new Zoom backdrop and Prince Charles has squirrels in his pockets.
Jan 25, 2021•32 min
*WARNING: SPOILERS* Content warning: sexual assault Lace up your corsets and join us for a discussion of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton and the book it’s based on, The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. We’re talking micro-fringes, the myth of a post-racial England and That Scene, along with what we do (and don’t) want to see in future seasons. Plus, the Scottish press offer an update on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s controversial train tour, Camilla Parker Bowles selects a door stopper for her b...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Happy new year! The Queen is already bringing the heat to 2021 with a correction to the story of Prince Harry’s rejected Remembrance Day wreath, while we’re fending off competition from the Sussexes’ new podcast Archewell Audio. Elsewhere, Kate Middleton celebrates her 39th birthday smizing under a mask, as the royal rota heralds her long-awaited “coming of age”. Plus, Camilla Parker Bowles launches a book club, and the Queen and Prince Philip get vaccinated.
Jan 11, 2021•51 min
As 2020 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a seismic year for the royal family with our rundown of the 10 standout moments from the last 12 months. We’re talking shark teeth, wedding dresses, school buses and of course, a rather shocking departure... Plus, we discuss our predictions for the royals (and their train) in 2021.
Dec 21, 2020•40 min
All aboard! We’re talking Prince William and Kate Middleton’s latest tour: a royal trainwreck or right on track? They link up with the Queen for a family photo finale to announce the “New Firm”, while Prince Andrew gets left out as we sink our teeth into a report on his Pizza Express alibi. Elsewhere, Sophie Wessex goes big, the Cambridge kids go to a panto and Camilla Parker Bowles gets to go home for Christmas.
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min
BIG news this week as Kate Middleton finally, finally unveils the BIG insights from her 5 BIG Questions survey! While the palace bigs her up, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles shut down replies on social after getting trolled over The Crown. We talk about whether the Netflix series will have a long-term impact on the monarchy, and also discuss Meghan Markle’s powerful essay about her miscarriage.
Nov 30, 2020•45 min
Allow us to tell you the story of the Russian bear hunter... We’re recapping the second half of season four of The Crown, and answering all the most urgent questions: Why doesn’t the Queen have an electric toothbrush? Who is the Samantha of the royal group of gal pals? And what on earth made Diana think Prince Charles would enjoy a Phantom of the Opera serenade?
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Calling all ibble dibbles: The Crown is back! Join us for a spoiler-filled discussion of the first four episodes of the new season, from the IRA killing of Dickie Mountbatten and the psychological torture of the Balmoral Test to the Queen’s mummy guilt and the love triangle between Prince Charles, Diana Spencer and Camilla Parker Bowles.
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr
Prince William tries to keep calm and carry on with a secret Covid-19 diagnosis — but he won’t keep us quiet… While the royals get busy changing their profile pictures for Remembrance Day, Prince Andrew makes secret visits to see the Queen, and Prince Philip is dragged back from Sandringham to the HMS Bubble. Plus, we discuss Prince Charles’s Vogue debut, Prince Harry’s plea to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph and the Queen’s first outing in a mask.
Nov 08, 2020•45 min
We’re back! And so is Prince Andrew, as he tests the waters once again for a return to royal duties. While his team are briefing about his “level of maturity”, we’re decoding the redactions in Ghislaine Maxwell’s unsealed deposition, and wondering why the palace is digging its heels in over Andrew’s patronages. Elsewhere, Prince William and Kate Middleton are off on another holiday, the Cambridge kids allegedly bake buns, and Prince George shows off his military prowess. Plus, we discuss the upd...
Nov 02, 2020•43 min
After seven months holed up in her palaces, the Queen is back out and about. Doing what? No one knows, because all we can talk about is her refusal to wear a face mask! She’s accompanied by Prince William, whose much-hyped documentary debuts to disappointing ratings. But he may have more to worry about from Robert Lacey’s intriguing new book, Battle of Brothers, which chronicles the breakdown of Prince William and Prince Harry’s relationship. We discuss the extracts, and later consider what kind...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Apologies for the sound quality in this episode — we accidentally left a window open and unfortunately the traffic is quite noisy, sorry! This month’s Book Club pick is one of our favourite novels of 2019: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. We found this alternate reality romance a more bittersweet read the second time around, and on this spoiler-filled episode, we’re talking enemies-to-lovers romance, a threat to the British monarchy, painfully optimistic political worldbuilding, and...
Oct 12, 2020•56 min
The Cambridge kids speak! Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis grill David Attenborough with a series of gothic queries, wisely drawing attention away from this week’s ultimately toothless international controversy over a prehistoric shark tooth. Elsewhere, Kate Middleton gets promoted by the Scouts, while promoting an Irish jewellery brand, and Prince William is commended for his upcoming documentary, as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are condemned for a rumoured upcoming document...
Oct 05, 2020•39 min
Strap in for an idiots’ guide to the Sovereign Grant report from your resident royal-watching idiots — we’re talking Air Miles Andy’s private jaunt for a golf championship, a £1m refurb for the Duke of Gloucester (who?) and the Queen’s lonely little train. Plus, is she getting a government bailout or not? Elsewhere, Prince Harry’s comments about voting spark uproar, Meghan Markle wears leather trousers and Kate Middleton claims a dubious “win” over Tatler magazine.
Sep 28, 2020•54 min
Rejoice! Barbados has hit the ejector button on QEII, announcing its intention to remove the Queen as head of state and become a republic next year. The Queen’s got plenty of other things to worry about in the meantime, from Prince Andrew’s role in Prince Philip’s 100th birthday celebrations to her husband’s desperate escape to Sandringham after lockdown. But she took the time to issue a statement in support of Kate Middleton’s Hold Still exhibition, though Kate herself couldn’t take the time to...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Boom! Prince Harry has repaid the full cost of the Frogmore Cottage renovations, more than a decade earlier than expected, finally becoming independent from daddy at the big age of 35. Elsewhere, the Queen wants everyone to know she may someday return to work, and the Cambridges confirm Prince George and Princess Charlotte are back at school, while wisely avoiding putting their faces to the Government’s dodgy advice. Plus, Tatler’s contentious Kate Middleton cover story undergoes a curious edit ...
Sep 14, 2020•46 min
Looks like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found their freedom — financial freedom, that is. As the Sussexes sign a mega-deal with Netflix, we consider what their “impactful” programming will look like, and discuss Harry’s sweet gesture to honour Princess Diana’s memory on the anniversary of her death. Back in the UK, Prince William and Kate Middleton bring Prince George on a grouse shoot while visiting granny at Balmoral, and the Queen hosts Prince Andrew for “crisis talks” about the Jeffre...
Sep 06, 2020•44 min
Our government is urging us to return to offices, but the rules don’t apply for QEII… As the Queen reveals she will not be returning to Buckingham Palace for the foreseeable future, and Kate Middleton takes a break from her holidays to send an email, we talk about how 2020 has exposed the royal family as the ultimate layabouts. Elsewhere, the tabloids get choked up about Prince William and Prince Harry joining forces for a commemorative statue of their mother Diana, and Meghan Markle gets comfor...
Aug 30, 2020•54 min
Meghan Markle is getting political! While we await the Architectural Digest spread of the Sussexes’s outrageous new Montecito home (16 bathrooms???), we’re discussing Prince Harry and Meghan’s busy week, including an impassioned speech about voting, volunteering and a fierce rebuttal of their biographer’s comments as the Finding Freedom debrief continues. Along with Harry’s grievances, we consider Prince Charles’s complaints (in short: “poppycock!”) and whether Meghan had an “unrealistic expecta...
Aug 23, 2020•49 min
The Finding Freedom debrief continues... In the second of our two-part series about the new biography by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, we run through new details about the royal wedding, a dust-up between Prince Harry and the Queen’s dresser Angela Kelly, scrutiny of Meghan’s pregnancy, and the complicated relationships between Prince Charles, William and Harry. Plus, we discuss the insights into Meghan’s wardrobe and give our royal family power rankings. Tune in and let us know your thoughts ...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min
