Like King Charles III, his great great grandfather Edward VII spent decades as the Prince of Wales while his mother was on the throne. Queen Victoria had her doubts about her eldest son Bertie’s potential as King, but he went on to a successful and popular reign. Martin Williams, author of The King is Dead, Long Live the King, joins Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper to reflect on the beginning and end of that Edwardian era and its echoes as we leave the Elizabethan age behind. Learn more about ...
May 18, 2023•33 min
The United Kingdom has seen its first coronation for 70 years - and King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially have their crowns. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper looks back on the celebrations with Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips, who was in Westminster Abbey for the ceremony. They reflect on the sights, sounds and lasting impact of an event which was full of tradition - and how it fits into today's world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2023•37 min
From his marriage to Princess Diana, the exit of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as working royals, and the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II, these are the moments that formed who King Charles is today. Add your coronation message to our interactive map at https://kingcharlescoronationcelebration.com Order your 164-page King Charles III and Queen Camilla coronation collector's edition from our online shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2023•23 min
We’ve had the midnight rehearsal as troops paraded through London’s streets, now it’s time for the real thing as we celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla this weekend. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, fresh from the King’s first garden party, to discuss all the final details and reflect on the mood ahead of the big day. They also discuss William and Kate’s pub visit, Princess Anne’s big interview and round up the ro...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Details of the coronation are coming out thick and fast, but there is still royal business to do too. The King and Queen were in Liverpool as part of the build-up to another major event coming in May: the Eurovision Song Contest. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to catch up on all the royal latest, including the timetable for the coronation, a special role for Princess Anne and some controversial guests. They also reflect on the photos relea...
Apr 27, 2023•51 min
Coronation updates are coming thick and fast as we count down to the big day. The Sussexes have confirmed Prince Harry is coming but Meghan, Archie and Lillibet are not - with other guests and the first acts of the concert line-up also confirmed. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to catch up on all the coronation issues and discuss the biggest talking points. Plus podcast listeners and Mirror Online lifestyle editor Courtney Pochin give their...
Apr 20, 2023•29 min
When the late Queen died, Charles not only became King, he became head of the Church of England. Elizabeth II had spoken very personally of her faith on a number of occasions, and church events are a huge part of the royal calendar, whether it is the Commonwealth Day service or the family’s traditional Easter and Christmas gatherings at Windsor and Sandringham. The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, former Bishop of Kensington and now running the CofE’s Centre for Cultural Witness programme, joins Pod Sa...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min
The grand invitations for the coronation of King Charles III feature symbolic flowers and emblems - and the confirmation the Consort is being dropped from Camilla's title. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers who had the inside scoop on who is - and who isn't - going to be on the Buckingham Palace balcony to discuss all the latest coronation details. They also reflect on the King and Queen (Consort)'s State visit to Germany, the Maundy money tra...
Apr 06, 2023•41 min
Charles and Camilla were meant to be in France for their first State visit - but it was called off amid protests on the streets against retirement reforms. So instead it is Germany who are first to host the new King and Queen Consort. Returning Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined in the studio by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers - who also sends in an update from Berlin with photographer Ian Vogler. They also talk about Prince Harry's return to the UK, the Demise Honours and Prin...
Mar 30, 2023•43 min
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Mar 24, 2023•9 min
The royals marked Mother’s Day by sharing a series of gorgeous family snaps, including a lovely snap of Princess Kate playing with her youngest, Louis. Host Zoe Forsey is joined by royal writer Jennifer Newton also discuss the never-before-seen snaps, as well as Kate’s latest Shaping Us outing and Princess Anne’s trip to Coronation Street cobbles. Prince William has also been on an extremely important secret trip to Poland and we look back at his particularly moving speech about Kate on St Patri...
Mar 23, 2023•40 min
Zoe Forsey is joined by Royal Writer Jennifer Newton and fashion expert Sarah Bradbury to discuss Commonwealth Day 2023. This year’s celebration was a historic one as it’s King Charles’s first as Monarch, and he decided to mix things up slightly by delivering a speech, paying tribute to his late mother while urging people to “strive together” to achieve a “global common good. We also hear what a lip reader believes Charles, William and Kate chatted about before they took their seats, and why Cam...
Mar 16, 2023•37 min
As it’s announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children will now be known as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss yet another very, very busy royal week. The Sussexes’ also threw a very unroyal christening for their second born and Harry sat down for another insightful Q&A. Back in the UK the King, Queen and Kate have all been out and about, and Sarah Ferguson has spoken about the Queen and her relationship with Prince Andrew. Learn more a...
Mar 09, 2023•41 min
A huge royal row has kicked off this week after King Charles asked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move out of their UK home, Frogmore Cottage. The bold decision has really split opinion, with some saying it’s a bitter move while others think it’s understandable following the Duke’s claims in Spare. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss the ins and outs of the King’s decision. They also catch up on two weeks worth of royal events, including Kate’s gorgeous BAFTAs look, Kate and Will...
Mar 03, 2023•42 min
With King Charles’s Coronation just a few months away, Zoe Forsey sits down with royal author Gill Knappett to learn more about him - both as a Monarch and a man. For her new book King Charles III, Gill has been tirelessly researching his life and career, and now shares her views on how his life to this point has prepared him for the Crown. We discuss how the Queen prepared him for the role and how his bond with Prince William and Princess Kate has grown even stronger in the past few months. Sig...
Feb 23, 2023•33 min
Despite Camilla being forced to cancel all engagements after testing positive for Covid, it’s been a busy week for the royal family with a series of high-profile engagements. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss King Charles’ extremely important meeting with President Zelenskyy and his visit to volunteers working tirelessly to support the rescue mission in Turkey and Syria following the devastating earthquake. Prince William also revealed he’s an Only Fools and Horses fan while Kate got a surpri...
Feb 16, 2023•37 min
Princess Kate has stolen the royal spotlight in the first few weeks of 2023, making a huge impact with her early years campaign Shaping Us. And as she’s taken centre stage for speeches, videos and appearances, she’s had the perfect look for every occasion. Zoe Forsey sits down with Sarah Bradbury for a Fashion Special to look at how Kate’s style has developed in the last few weeks. We also look ahead to the rest of the year and make some Coronation fashion predictions. Learn more about your ad c...
Feb 09, 2023•32 min
It’s been a busy week for the royals with lots of events and engagements, but leading the way is Princess Kate who launched her highly-anticipated Shaping Us project. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss her exciting new campaign, which featured celebs, experts and an adorable cartoon character called Layla. Elsewhere in The Firm, we discuss Australia’s decision not to use King Charles’s portrait on their new banknotes and Camilla’s work with an international book charity. The royals also marked...
Feb 02, 2023•37 min
A very exciting week for the royal family as Princess Eugenie announces she’s expecting her second child, while the details of King Charles’ Coronation were revealed. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers talk through the three-day celebration for the King’s big day, including a service at Westminster Abbey, a star-studded concert and a day of volunteering. Eugenie shared her happy news on Instagram with a gorgeous snap of August kissing her bump, taken by loving hubby Jack. We also look ahead to an exci...
Jan 26, 2023•33 min
Seeming to ignore the claims in Prince Harry’s book, the royals returned to work this week with very busy diaries. King Charles donned his kilt for a trip to Scotland while Prince William and Princess Kate carried out engagements highlighting their areas of focus for 2023. We also hear your views on Spare and discuss Harry’s baffling Elizabeth Arden line that went viral this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2023•43 min
Prince Harry’s memoir Spare has finally hit the shelves, and there is certainly a lot for Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers to talk about. The Duke of Sussex takes aim at pretty much every member of the royal family, with Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate taking the brunt of his accusations. He also shares some very personal stories, including his love letters to Meghan, details of how he lost his virginity and a baffling story about his penis. We also talk about the TV interviews he’s given ...
Jan 12, 2023•44 min
It may be a new year, but when it comes to the Royal Family it’s very much the same drama. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss the preview clips from Prince Harry’s promo interviews ahead of the release of his memoir, Spare. We also look back at the family’s Christmas celebrations, including Prince Louis’s festive outing debut and William’s gorgeous present to Kate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 05, 2023•41 min
2022 has been a historical year for the royal family, as as The Firm navigated their way through celebration, controversy and grief there were some fashion moments we need to discuss. Zoe Forsey is joined by Sarah Bradbury to discuss Princess Kate, Camilla, Meghan and the rest of The Firm's best outfits from 2022 - and of course, the return of Prince William's velvet blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2022•36 min
The Royal Family changed forever in 2022, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the beginning of the reign of King Charles III. There was also a Platinum Jubilee celebration, controversial tours and a fly-on-the-wall docuseries from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, packed full of more shocking claims about life as a royal. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to talk about the highs and lows of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022•38 min
Christmas 2022 will be an extremely difficult time for the Royal Family, as they mark their first without the late Queen. But historian Jeremy Archer, author of A Royal Christmas, believes King Charles will be keen to keep the family’s long-standing traditions up, knowing how important they were to his mother and father. Jeremy joins Zoe Forsey for a very festive episode of Pod Save the King, looking back at how The Firm has celebrated Christmas over the years. They discuss weird and wonderful t...
Dec 25, 2022•29 min
With just a few days to go until Christmas, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers look ahead to how the royal family will be spending their first without the Queen. There are rumours that Prince Louis might attend this year, so we look forward to seeing his potentially mischievous behaviour! Russell also gives a sneak preview of an exclusive he’s working on for tomorrow’s Daily Mirror relating to security concerns about the annual walkabout following the church service. We also discuss Charles first King...
Dec 22, 2022•27 min
Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers are back for round two of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show as the final three episodes drop. They discuss Harry’s claim that his brother Prince William “screamed and shouted” at him during the Sandringham Summit, the couple’s allegations that the royals were “cold” towards them during the Farewell Week in the UK and their moans about the size of their two-bed cottage in Kensington Palace. They also talk through the royal Christmas cards, after King Charles and Camilla...
Dec 15, 2022•46 min
Two years after Meghan and Harry signed their multi-million deal with Netflix, their docu-series has finally dropped. The first three episodes are filled with drama, with royal revelation after revelation. This week’s show is very much a recording of two parts, with Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sitting down in the middle of a slightly chaotic newsroom to go through the biggest bombshells from the first three hours of Harry & Meghan. But making the most of the calm before the storm, they also sat...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min
As the royal family deals with a shocking race row, Russell Myers dials in from Boston to catch-up with Zoe Forsey on two weeks worth of royal news. In a slightly chaotic episode thanks to several bits of breaking news, we discuss the Prince and Princess of Wales’ trip basketball date night and the engagements so far as they prepare for the Earthshot Prize Ceremony, as well as the trailer for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Netflix documentary. We talk in detail about domestic abuse charity fou...
Dec 01, 2022•53 min
The Queen’s reign was defined by her strength and continuity, with her beloved Prince Philip by her side every step of the way. People aspired to their love story, especially their closeness and their loyalty - but will they feel the same about King Charles? Zoe Forsey speaks to historian Dr Tessa Dunlop, author of Elizabeth and Philip, to discuss how we’re seeing the end of the ‘Family Monarch’ and what could potentially come next - both for Charles and Queen Camilla, and King William and Queen...
Nov 24, 2022•38 min
