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Pod Save The King - Royal family news, interviews and fashion

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New era, new name: Welcome to Pod Save The King, the award-winning Royal podcast from the Daily Mirror. The Royal family is finding its way in a new era. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III began his reign alongside Camilla, The Queen Consort. William and Kate became Prince and Princess of Wales. As the family changes, rifts remain with Harry and Meghan across the Atlantic and Prince Andrew is still in the aftermath of the Newsnight interview. There is joy too, as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis grow up both in and out of the public eye, and the Tindalls, Beatrice and Eugenie find their own ways. Expect behind the scenes details, fashion, travel, causes, politics and society, plus interviews with people who can provide a particular insight into your favourite Royals, their work and their place in Britain today. “Lively discussions with a wide-ranging appeal. Refreshingly informal, totally unstuffy and a thoroughly modern take on all things royal. And it’s funny too.” - the Press Awards Judges, who named Pod Save The King Lifestyle Podcast of the Year. Your regular companions are Host Ann Gripper and Royal Editor Russell Myers. You can join the conversation about the podcast on Instagram and Twitter for a chance to hear your comments on the show, and follow @MirrorRoyal or subscribe to our Royal Newsletter for all the latest.

Episodes

Sheen v William, King's birthday and debunking The Crown

This week we’ve seen the unexpected row between Prince William and actor Micheal Sheen over the Welsh World Cup team and King Charles give himself a very exciting 74th birthday present. The royals were out in force to mark Remembrance Sunday, with Prince Harry marking the day in the US with a moving letter about losing a parent. Princess Kate and Sophie Wessex have also been out and about, and Mike Tindall shared a hilarious story about slut-dropping in front of Princess Anne (we kid you not…). ...

Nov 17, 202258 min

King versus Egg, The Crown returns and Kate's poppy moment

It’s been a tough week for the Royal Family, with the latest season of The Crown hitting our screens and King Charles being egged during an engagement in York. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers also discuss Prince William’s chat with England football legends and Kate’s cute poppy moment with an adorable little boy. Showbiz editor Mark Jefferies dials in from the Australian jungle to give us an update on Mike Tindall on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, and Meghan hints at her Duchess Difficult nic...

Nov 11, 202248 min

Tindall in the Jungle, Charles new title and World Cup confusion

After 20 years, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here has it’s first Royal campmate - Mike Tindall! Zara’s husband is heading into the Jungle this weekend, so Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers are joined by the Mirror’s Showbiz Editor Mark Jefferies to get all the latest. King Charles also picked up a new royal title this week, while the Prince and Princess of Wales returned to work after the half term break. Russell also clears up all the confusion about the royals attending the World Cup next month. ...

Nov 04, 202247 min

When Charles met Rishi, a royal Repair Shop and Pride of Britain awards

King Charles is only a few weeks into his reign, but he’s already appointed his first Prime Minister. In a Monarch ‘first’ that he probably wasn’t expecting quite so soon, Charles accepted Liz Truss’ resignation and asked Rishi Sunak to take her place during an Audience filled with royal tradition this week. But it’s not been all politics this week as King Charles is also appearing on BBC TV show Repair Shop, taking two family heirlooms to the expert for a make-over. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers...

Oct 27, 202239 min

Meghan's Variety interview and Queen Camilla meets Dua Lipa

Things are feeling very Hollywood on this week’s pod, with Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discussing a lot of royal showbiz news. There’s another bombshell interview from Meghan Markle, in which she discusses the Queen’s death and Harry’s favourite restaurant, and a new episode of her podcast, in which Meghan reveals why she quit her job on Deal on No Deal. Russell has been out and about this week, joining Queen Camilla as she chatted to popstar Dua Lipa, while one cheeky schoolboy had a very chee...

Oct 20, 202248 min

New Era, New Name: Charles' first month and William goes boxing

It’s the first episode of Pod Save The King as Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers catch up on the last few weeks of royal news. As King Charles settles into his new role, we discuss our new coins and post boxes, as well as that slightly awkward remark at his first Audience with Liz Truss. We also go over what we know about the coronation so far and the scandal around Camilla’s crown. Kate and William have hit the ground running in their new roles as the Prince and Princess of Wales with several intere...

Oct 14, 202246 min

End Of An Era - Part 2: Thank you, Ma'am

This is our final episode as Pod Save The Queen before we rebrand to reflect King Charles’ reign. We wanted the final show under the Queen’s name to be yours, as our listeners and our podcast family. Zoe Forsey and Daniel Jackson read through your tributes and memories of the Queen, dating back to the start of her 70-year reign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 202223 min

End Of An Era - Part 1: The Queen according to those who knew her

Since the Queen’s death, countless celebrities have shared previously untold stories of their encounters with the Queen - from an unfortunate cheese incident to a touching jewellery gesture. Zoe Forsey is joined in the studio by Daniel Jackson to go through some of the brilliant tales and tributes we’ve heard to the late Monarch. We also discuss the Queen’s death certificate, which was released shortly before we sat down to record, and visitors beginning to visit her final resting place. Learn m...

Sep 29, 202235 min

The Queen's Funeral

After yet another historic week, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers reflect on the Queen’s funeral. They discuss the pomp and ceremony of the day, the moving tributes and the personal touches added by the royal family to ensure their ‘Gan-Gan’ had the perfect send off. And of course, they couldn’t not talk about The Queue (and The Queue for The Queue), the most British of British tributes to a Monarch who served her country for 70 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202249 min

God Save The Queen

Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral on Thursday, September 8. Her death comes in her Jubilee year after dedicating 70 years of her life to the Crown. Her oldest son and heir becomes King Charles III. After a historic few days, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to reflect on the sad news as the world mourns. We talk through what has happened in the days since and what will happen in the lead up to the State Funeral, as well as the emotional statements put out by members of the royal fa...

Sep 13, 202243 min

In conversation with... Ken Wharfe

As Princess Diana’s police protection officer, Ken Wharfe saw a side to the royal that very few people knew. He spent his working days with Diana and her two mischievous sons, William and Harry, doing day-to-day activities like the school run and days out. To mark the launch of his new book Diana: Remembering the Princess, released to mark the 25th anniversary of her tragic death, Ken sits down with Zoe Forsey to share his memories of his old boss and his thoughts on the royal family today. Lear...

Sep 08, 202242 min

Meg's Cut is the deepest

Meghan Markle's controversial interview with The Cut has been the royal talking point of the week, and there is a lot for Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers to talk through. There is also the second episode of her Archetypes podcast and another update on Prince Harry's security row. We look ahead to the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 202233 min

Cambridge children off to school and Meghan's first pod drops on Spotify

Meghan’s first podcast finally drops and a new school for Cambridge childrenAfter a very, very long wait the first episode of Meghan Markle’s Spotify podcast - Archetypes - has finally dropped. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers share their thoughts on the 58-minute audio, which is an interview with Serena Williams. In the debut episode, Meghan reveals Archie had a near escape from a fire in his bedroom during the royal tour of South Africa. The other big news of the week is an announcement from Kensi...

Aug 25, 202230 min

In conversation with... Tom Bower

Biographer Tom Bower’s latest book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors, has been causing a storm since it hit bookshops last month (JULY), with bombshell after bombshell about the royal family. On this week’s episode host Zoe Forsey sits down with Tom to talk about the highly-anticipated book, which claims Meghan ‘threw tea in the air’ and alleges that Harry was far from pleased with his family’s small role in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Tom also lifts the lid on what...

Aug 18, 202236 min

Camilla at 75 with Ingrid Seward

Following the Duchess of Cornwall’s 75th birthday, Zoe Forsey sits down with royal expert Ingrid Seward to discuss our future Queen Consort. Public opinion of Camilla has changed a lot over the past 25 years, and she's gone from one of the most hated women in the country to a popular member of The Firm. Ingrid recalls meeting Camilla over the years and shares her thoughts on her future. We also discuss her relationship with other members of the royal family, including the tough bond she has with...

Aug 11, 202232 min

Royals at football, Royals at Commonwealth games... Are we a sport podcast now?!

It's been a very sporty week for the royals! Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to look back at the Cambridges’ day out at the Commonwealth Games, which was Princess Charlotte's first official engagement without her big brother George. Proud mum Kate also revealed her daughter’s favourite sport and Charlotte got to meet some exciting stars. She also sent a special good luck message to England’s Lionesses ahead of their Euro 2022 Final - and Prince William couldn't hide his excitement when the...

Aug 04, 202228 min

Key revelations from new Royal book, Revenge

Zoe Forsey is joined by the Mirror’s royal writer, Jennifer Newton, to discuss the latest book sending shockwaves through the royal family - Tom Bower’s Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War between the Windsors. The biographer makes a series of claims about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and the rest of The Firm, including that there were rows at the Queen’s Jubilee, a Strictly Come Dancing pitch and a bizarre accusation against Victoria Bekham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Jul 28, 202235 min

Queen's visit, Duchess of Cornwall goes to Cornwall and Harry makes a speech

Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to chat about Camilla’s low-key 75th birthday, the Queen’s surprise outing and a very, very hot royal trip to Cornwall. We also ponder over the mysterious Prince Andrew photo which a BBC employee says will rock the Royal Family if it’s ever made public. Prince Harry gave a speech at the UN this week and there is a new Meghan Markle book hitting the shelves, which includes a number of claims including that she “threw tea in the air”. Learn more about your ad ...

Jul 21, 202235 min

Queen honours NHS, Kate hands out trophy and Camilla's 75th birthday

The royals have been making the most of the UK heatwave this week - and there was a very exciting day out for Prince George! Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down in their very, very hot living rooms to chat about the Queen’s most recent outing, which saw her hand the St George’s Cross to the entire NHS. Kate was back at Wimbledon in her role as Patron, and she took Prince William and Prince George along for the Men’s Final. Several of the royals attended a (sort of) royal wedding in Gloucesters...

Jul 14, 202232 min

Cambridge's visit Wimbledon, Charles goes to Wales and Queen surprises dog walkers

It felt like a very summery week this week, with the royals making the most of the sunshine at a series of fun engagements. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were at Wimbledon while Prince Charles and Camilla are enjoying a three-day trip to Wales. We talk about Kate’s latest photography commission, snapping some beautiful photos of her mother-in-law for a very special edition of Country Life magazine. Meanwhile the Queen gave a group of dog walkers the shock of their lives when she casually dro...

Jul 07, 202228 min

Royal finances, missing findings and fortieth birthdays

The Sovereign Grant Report was published this week and after hours and hours of trawling through the facts and figures, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss the headline findings - including the £17million, or 17%, rise in royal spending from last year. There is also a cost breakdown of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s disastrous Caribbean tour and it’s revealed that Prince Charles’ helicopter trips cost a staggering £15,000 a time. We discuss the Palace’s decision not to publish ...

Jun 30, 202250 min

In conversation with... Andrew Morton

Andrew Morton is perhaps the most famous royal biographer of all time, with his book Diana: In Her Own Words changing the way the world looked at The Firm forever. This week he sits down with Zoe Forsey to talk about his latest book, The Queen, which celebrates the Monarch’s 70 years on the throne. He also shares his thoughts on the latest royal dramas, including what he believes Diana would have thought of Princes William and Harry’s fallout and the mistake the Duchess of Cambridge made when th...

Jun 23, 202253 min

Photographer's view of the Jubilee and Camilla's big Garter moment

Host Zoe Forsey catches up with Mirror photographer and friend of the podcast Ian Vogler to hear all about his most recent royal outings. Ian had some of the best seats in the house for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, standing right in front of Buckingham Palace for both of the historic balcony moments. He was also inside St Paul’s Cathedral for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s return, and explains the royal interactions he managed to spot. Ian was also in Windsor for this week’s Garter Day, which...

Jun 16, 202236 min

Dissecting the 4 day celebrations, little royals steal the show and Andrew's new chalet woes

After an extremely busy few weeks, a slightly poorly Zoe Forsey dials in from home to chat with Russell Myers and catch up on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - and what a celebration it was! Russell was out and about at all the exciting London events so he shares his behind the scenes insight into how things went down - including some VERY fancy food at the private royal Guildhall lunch and the historical balcony moment. We also chat about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s very limited appearances a...

Jun 09, 202248 min

Memories of The Queen

As the Jubilee celebrations continue, we asked listeners and friend of the show to share their favourite memories of The Queen. Host Zoe Forsey and Producer Dan run through your stories and discover the secret ingredient for a royal cucumber sandwich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 04, 202240 min

Fashion Focus: 70 years of The Queen

Our Jubilee specials continue with a deep dive on the fashion of The Queen from across her 70-year reign. Host Zoe Forsey is once again joined by OK! Magazine's fashion stylist Scott Wells to look over the most memorable looks from the last seven decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 202256 min

First reactions to The Queen's Jubilee

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations have officially begun! Zoe Forsey and royal writer Jennifer Newton sit down to discuss today's Trooping of the Colour event, which was even more exciting than we had expected! The Queen beamed as she waved to tens of thousands of well-wishers gathered on the Mall, joined by Charles, Camilla and the Cambridges. However it was Prince Louis who stole the show, delighting fans with some incredible facial expressions. We also got a very quick glimpse of Megha...

Jun 02, 202240 min

Charles and Camilla’s Canadian tour, the Sussexes’ polo kiss and Andrew’s visits to Queen

It’s a bumper episode this week as Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers catch up after Prince Charles and Camilla’s Canada tour. We discuss the Queen’s visit to the Chelsea Flower Show and her delight at the Jubilee Celebration event at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Meghan and Harry have also been out and about, sharing a kiss at a polo match and Prince William has carried out moving engagements. There’s also an update on Prince Andrew after Russell revealed he’s making daily visits to the Queen. Learn ...

May 26, 202248 min

In conversation with... Ian Lloyd

Ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, royal writer and photographer Ian Lloyd has written a fascinating book on the Monarch's 70 years on the throne. He joins host Zoe Forsey to talk about his career so far, telling us what it's like to photograph the Queen and the changes he noticed in Prince Harry in recent years. He also shares funny stories about some awkward encounters between members of the royal family and celebs and the Queen's unusual approach to Christmas shopping. Learn more about yo...

May 19, 202253 min

Charles steps in to read Queen’s Speech, Sussexes to visit UK and Sophie’s dance moves

This week Prince Charles stepped in for the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament, reading out his mother’s speech. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss the historic day and what it means for the future of the Monarch. Russell also reflects on his visit to Manchester with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for an emotional engagement. We also discuss the Sussexes’ Jubilee announcement and Prince Harry’s acting gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 202243 min
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