Last week, the boys (Russell Myers and Ian Vogler) were on tour in Italy, and this week, it's the girls back in charge again with Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper joined by Daily Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton. Prince William has many titles and roles - the Prince of Wales being just one of them - and he added football pundit to that list, giving his take on his beloved Aston Villa during their Champions League clash with PSG. Ann and Jen explain why they were impressed by his live...
Apr 17, 2025•37 min
Pod Save the King is reporting from Italy this week, as we join Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer extraordinaire Ian Vogler on a train journey heading from Ravenna to Rome. Summing up the four-day state visit, our roving royal reporters discuss the "double act" of King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have also been celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary during the Italy trip. They discuss the King's address to the Italian parliament, his cancer treatment, and his "relen...
Apr 10, 2025•29 min
Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous buildings in the world - but what is it like to be invited in for an evening reception with the King? Zena Hawley, agenda editor at the Derby Telegraph, joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to take listeners inside the palace gates and last week’s reception for regional media, where she reminisced with Charles about covering his visit to the city in 1981. Ann also caught up with Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton on the latest in the Senteb...
Apr 03, 2025•59 min
Prince Harry founded Sentebale with his friend Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help children impacted by the country’s HIV crisis. Now they have both resigned, along with other trustees, with hard-hitting statements. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss the fallout. And Mirror royal editor Russell Myers drops in, fresh from his trip to Estonia with Prince William. The team also reflect on Prince William’s meet-up with Kaleb Cooper and ...
Mar 27, 2025•55 min
The Princess of Wales was reunited with the Irish Guards for the St Patrick’s Day parade - and a cheeky half pint of Guinness. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss the fashion, formalities and fun of a favourite Kate event - and Mirror royal editor Russell Myers gives his update from Estonia as Prince William visits. Ann and Jen also reflect on the Wales’ rugby outing, William talking about his love of football and some upbeat enga...
Mar 20, 2025•49 min
The Commonwealth Day service brought a royal reunion for the new Fab Four, as King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales for the celebrations. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to reflect on the importance of the day and dissect the King’s playlist choices. They also discuss how the royals marked International Women’s Day, Meghan’s With Love series being recommissioned and William’s football outings. Plu...
Mar 13, 2025•39 min
When British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sat down with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, a letter from King Charles with a very special invitation set the meeting off on just the right note. But after Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s fiery run-in with the US President the next day, he was given a warm welcome by the King at Sandringham at short notice. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the King’s big political week. They also discuss Meghan’s ne...
Mar 06, 2025•40 min
The Prince and Princess of Wales took the train to Pontypridd for a first joint visit to Wales since 2023 - and looked delighted to be back. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss William and Kate’s loved up day out. The King and Queen also enjoyed a joint outing this week, with a laugh-filled visit to the Darjeeling Express restaurant ahead of Ramadan. Plus the countdown is on to Meghan’s Netflix show launching, and the team...
Feb 27, 2025•40 min
Kate gave an insight into her family time with the kids as she shared portraits they had created, with some excellent artistic skills on display. The Waleses are now enjoying some more quality time together on a family sunshine break in Mustique to make the most of half term. Meanwhile for the Sussexes, Meghan has revealed her American Riviera Orchard business venture is now rebranded As Ever, while Prince Harry received an outpouring of appreciation at the Invictus Games. Pod Save the King host...
Feb 20, 2025•37 min
The royal family’s schedule is definitely back in full swing, and the Princess of Wales is playing a big part. Kate travelled to HMP Styal to see how mothers are supported in caring for their babies while serving their sentences. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss a busy week of engagements for the royals. Russell was at Buckingham Palace for the King’s meeting of interfaith leaders, and Charles has also been to Cornwall, hosted an Italia...
Feb 13, 2025•37 min
The Princess of Wales joined primary school pupils on their minibus to the National Portrait Gallery for a “brilliant” day out. Kate explored a trail developed with the Shaping Us framework shared by her Early Years project. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers as they reflect on Kate’s latest engagement in her return to work. They also look ahead to the King and Queen’s visit to Italy, and discuss the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s higher profile on...
Feb 06, 2025•34 min
The King paid his respects at Auschwitz as he joined Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation. And Prince William and Kate reconnected with old friends as they paid their respects at a London ceremony. Mirror royal editor Russell Myers was alongside the King on his tour of Auschwitz and joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to reflect on the visit’s lasting impact. They also catch up on Prince William and Kate’s increasingly busy schedule, a...
Jan 30, 2025•48 min
Prince William has been patron of Centrepoint for 20 years - an enduring relationship which has contributed to the development of his Homewards project. Mirror royal editor Russell Myers was with the Prince of Wales for his latest engagement with the charity and joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to share how the visit went. They also enjoy the Duchess of Edinburgh’s birthday portraits, as well as the King, Queen and Princess Anne’s engagements. Plus they reflect on Prince Harry’s court wi...
Jan 23, 2025•44 min
The Princess of Wales took another step in her “new normal” this week with her first solo engagement since being diagnosed with cancer. Kate returned to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she was treated last year, to meet patients having chemotherapy. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on the poignant visit where Kate shared candid details of her experience. They also catch up on Prince William’s visit to Birmingham, where he fitted...
Jan 16, 2025•44 min
The Princess of Wales turned 43 today - and husband Prince William marked the occasion by sharing a personal message and new photo. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Mirror royal writer Jennifer Newton discuss the Waleses’ new approach, as well as other birthday messages and another potential milestone on Kate’s return to work. The team discussed Meghan’s Instagram launch last week - and it has been busy since. They catch up on the newest looks inside Montecito life. And it is five years si...
Jan 09, 2025•48 min
The royals gathered at Sandringham for their traditional Christmas festivities at the end of a rollercoaster year. And it was the King and Princess of Wales who gave voice to the love and light that brings hope throughout the year in their Christmas messages. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal writer Jennifer Newton to look back on the festive season. They also look ahead to 2025 and what Meghan’s return to social media could mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jan 02, 2025•44 min
Any plans the royal family had for 2024 were being swiftly redrawn within the first few weeks as the Princess of Wales had planned abdominal surgery and the King had treatment for an enlarged prostate. Then came the news Charles needed cancer treatment - and then, after weeks of increasingly wild speculation on social media, Kate’s video sharing she was also being treated for cancer. During the spring, as Prince William looked after his family, it was Queen Camilla who was the face of the royal ...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
The Duke of York is embroiled in another scandal - this time involving an alleged Chinese spy who had established close connections with the prince. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to examine what we know so far and why it meant even Prince Andrew realised he had to give the royal Christmas celebrations a miss. They also chat about Meghan and Harry’s Happy Holidays card, and why Sussex fans should not get their hopes up of seeing more of Ar...
Dec 19, 2024•34 min
The Princess of Wales has hosted her annual community carol service at Westminster Abbey, spreading love and empathy at Christmas. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Kate’s big family outing. They also reflect on Prince William’s meeting with Donald Trump at the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral and Kate’s credentials to rival the US President elect to be named as time person of the year. They also round up the royals’ other festive...
Dec 12, 2024•45 min
The Princess of Wales was part of the official welcoming party for Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher, for this week’s state visit - but it was Queen Camilla who joined the banquet festivities. With Kate continuing her gradual return to duties after chemotherapy for cancer treatment and Camilla recovering from pneumonia it made for a royal job share. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myer...
Dec 05, 2024•43 min
The Prince of Wales looked at home on Salisbury plain when he joined the Welsh Guards’ training - but climate change and homelessness are where he is shaking things up. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss William’s latest visits - and Prince Louis’ hobby. They also reflect on the too brief life of Liz Hatton, the keen photographer hugged close by Kate who has died from cancer aged just 17. Plus the team look ahead to next week’s Stat...
Nov 28, 2024•34 min
The diplomatic corps reception at Buckingham Palace is always a key royal milestone on the countdown to Christmas - and an opportunity for tiaras and glamour. Princess Kate missed it this time around as she continues her recovery from cancer treatment, but Prince William (and beard) joined the King and Queen for the big event. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk through the week’s royal news - and dig into the detail of William’s very persona...
Nov 21, 2024•38 min
A TV documentary this week put a welcome spotlight on Queen Camilla’s work on domestic abuse - showing again how the new Firm are working to make a difference on major issues. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss the documentary’s impact, and catch up on a busy royal week. Camilla missed the Remembrance weekend events, but Princess Kate was able to be at the Albert Hall and the Cenotaph marking another milestone in her recovery a...
Nov 14, 2024•43 min
Pod Save the King is in South Africa this week with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer Ian Vogler reporting from Cape Town. Our roving royal reporters have been following William's visit for the Earthshot Prize, the prestigious environmental awards he set up in 2020. Russell and Ian discuss the emotional language used by the Prince of Wales in his "searingly honest" interview about his "hardest year", where he spoke candidly about the difficulties his family has faced with ...
Nov 07, 2024•32 min
The King and Queen were able to relax in an Indian spa on their return home from Samoa and reflect on a successful tour. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, as he makes a whistlestop return to the UK before heading to South Africa for Prince William’s Earthshot prize. They reflect on Charles and Camilla’s adventures in Australia and Samoa, and what comes next. Plus they discuss a new documentary focusing on Prince Williams Homewards project to...
Oct 31, 2024•36 min
Our roving royal reporters are still Down Under, providing insight on how the Royal Visit is going for Charles and Camilla. Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers is once again joined by photographer Ian Vogler, as they chat about the reception the King and Queen have received in Australia: from the heckles in Parliament House to the warm welcome in Samoa. And they preview the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, discussing what issues will be brought up, including Charles' passio...
Oct 24, 2024•28 min
Pod Save the King comes to you from Australia this week with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer Ian Vogler discussing the upcoming Royal Visit. They discuss the Republican movement in Australia, state premiers boycotting a reception with the King, and the repatriation of Indigenous artefacts. The timing is also interesting for Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese, a sworn republican, who has been under fire recently. What can we expect from the meeting between Albanes...
Oct 17, 2024•41 min
A photo of the the Princess of Wales hugging a fellow cancer patient captured a special moment and shared its emotion with everyone who saw it. While Kate has completed her cancer treatment and is looking forward to the future with hope, teenager Liz Hatton is making the most of the time she has left. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by the Mirror’s royal features writer Jennifer Newton to reflect on the big bucket list items Liz ticked off at Windsor Castle. The team also enjoy the ...
Oct 10, 2024•38 min
Prince Harry returned to the UK for the Wellchild Awards, but there was no meet up with his dad or brother. But Prince William did enjoy one reunion - as he teamed up with former England football captain David Beckham to celebrate London Air Ambulance’s two new helicopters. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the brothers’ different paths - plus Princess Beatrice’s baby news and whether their cousins could be the ones who could bridg...
Oct 03, 2024•34 min
The Prince and Princess of Wales left the children at home for a weekend up in Balmoral - the perfect chance to catch up with the King and Queen on royal plans. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to mull what the senior royals could have been discussing. And on the other side of the Atlantic, Prince Harry has been highlighting issues close to his heart in a series of appearances in New York, including mental health - something Kate’s brother J...
Sep 26, 2024•46 min
