Happy Halloween, RoRos! This week, the U.K. is grappling with a frankly frightening political clime, while the royals’ worst fears are realized with The Crown trailer. Very relatable: Camilla decided she needs to get away from it all. For this week in royal history, we flashback to Diana and Charles’s first post-wedding interview. There’s also an Archewell rebrand, a NYC play about Dodi and Diana , Mike Tindall goes rogue and more. Please send us your best royal-themed Halloween costumes on @Roy...
Oct 27, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 133
Welcome back! This week is a royal grab bag: from Lord Mountbatten accusations to a frenzy over the new season of The Crown. Also, Meghan’s Variety cover interview is revealed, Carole Middleton is in Joisey (!) and Fergie poses with the Queen’s corgis…there’s something for everyone in this episode. There’s also the tragic anniversary of the Aberfan mining disaster, a King Charles III TV appearance, a Selena/Hailey question (trust: it does have to do with the royals) and so much more. Grab a warm...
Oct 20, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 132
This week, the ladies of Royally Obsessed discuss the big coronation announcement, the Cambridges on the radio, the new episode of Archetypes, another Prince Harry lawsuit, Emma the horse and so much more. They’re also joined by Laura-Ann Barr, aka @All.Thats.Pretty on Instagram, for a recap of what it was like meeting the Prince and Princess of Wales last week in Northern Ireland, plus all her tips and tricks how to spot the royals IRL. Grab an “Up the Lagan in a Bubble” and tune in! -- Present...
Oct 13, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 131
New episode alert! This week, your hosts (and the royals) are back to work. From royal tours and engagements (and alllll the non-mourning fashion) to coins, stamps and cyphers, oh my! King Charles’s reign is in full swing and we’re just trying to keep up. There’s also the return of Meghan’s pod Archetypes, Harry’s memoir stoking fears at the Palace, a state visit on the cal, a look back at the Queen’s last speech in Scotland, a new royal coffee table book (spotted in France! ooh la la!) and so m...
Oct 06, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 130
You already know! This week, Ladies Rachel and Roberta discuss The Crown season five announcement and teaser trailer, in the larger context of King Charles III’s new reign. Also, two new royal biographies are due out soon—and there’s bombshells in both. Then there’s the new royal cypher, a Queen Camilla shoutout, a birthday gift from James Middleton, the Waleses in Wales, a coronation kerfuffle and so much more. Grab some tea (don’t spit it out!) and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery ...
Sep 29, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 129
Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday, an emotional and spectacular send-off fit for…well, you know. This week, we asked dear friend, bestselling author, expat and etiquette extraordinaire Myka Meier back on the pod for a special look at what it was like to be in London during the funeral, the protocol, the wives of Windsor and so much more. We’re also discussing Prince William’s Paddington Bear moment, the Sussexes’ return to California, the Coronation, how Charlotte learned to curtsy a...
Sep 22, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 128
A quick bonus episode to recap the historic state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, including the surprise portrait release in the lead-up to the funeral, our reactions to the day’s events, the standout moments (little Lottie’s hat! the corgis! the horse! the bells!), and of course, a few tears—and some laughter. Grab a glass you can raise to the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II (and maybe some tissues…) and tune in. -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the r...
Sep 19, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 127
This episode, Rachel and Roberta are joined by Bethan Holt , fashion director for The Telegraph and author of The Queen: 70 Years of Majestic Style for a discussion about the Queen’s passing, the events of the past week and what the mood is like in London. There’s also a chat about that Princely reunion, King Charles III’s first week on the throne, funeral fashion, new titles, what to expect in the coming days and more. Grab a Gin and Dubonnet and tune in. -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Med...
Sep 15, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 127
Join the ladies as they say farewell to the longest reigning monarch in British history, and one of the most iconic figures of the modern era. Thank you, ma’am, for everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sep 08, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 126
We’re back! In this episode, Rachel and Roberta are joined by Sam McAlister , former BBC Newsnight producer and author of Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC’s Most Shocking Interviews , to chat all about the disastrous Prince Andrew interview, those Hugh Grant casting rumors, what Andrew and Beatrice are *really* like in person, and so much more. Before that, they go over the swearing in of the Queen’s 15th Prime Minister, Liz Truss, at Balmoral, as well as the Sussexes’ Euro tour, back to sch...
Sep 08, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 126
Gone, but never forgotten. This week, Roberta and Rachel are joined by Patrick Jephson , Princess Diana’s former private secretary from 1988 to 1996. He reflects on Diana’s legacy on the 25th anniversary of her death, the many fictional portrayals (*ahem*, he’s a consultant for The Crown ), the Lord Dyson report, the Martin Bashir findings and more. We’re also discussing Meghan’s profile in The Cut , the Queen’s plans for the new prime minister, a special birthday and more. You do NOT want to mi...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 125
It’s hereeeee. Archetypes, Meghan’s new podcast, just dropped its first episode, and Serena Williams is the guest (!!). Rachel and Roberta discuss the “Ambition” episode, this new chapter for Meghan, who’s next on the guest list (including Mariah Carey’s thoughts on Diana), that Archie incident and more. There’s also the official announcement about the Cams’ big move and the kids’ new school, Harry in Africa, an Earthshot callout and a lot more. Grab a Honeydeuce and tune in! -- Presented by Pur...
Aug 25, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 124
This week, we’re diving into Sussex-tember, aka Harry and Meghan’s big announcement about their upcoming trip to the UK and Germany. We’re also discussing the royals’ security issues, Fergie’s toe-kissing debacle, Prince Charles’s Netflix revelation, a regretful RSVP from Prince George, a listener note about Olivia Newton John and so much more. Grab a watermelon marg and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals . Shop Royally...
Aug 18, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 123
It may be mostly quiet on the royal front, but we’re still excited to dive in to some news that’s caught our attention, like Prince Andrew settlement updates, Fergie’s AirBnb, Prince William in New York City and Bea’s b-day. We’re also looking back in history at an awkward (but extremely revelatory) Prince Charles story, and reflecting on Dame Olivia Newton-John’s passing. But we’ve saved the best for last: We’re delighted to have director Ed Perkins , whose new film The Princess arrives on HBO ...
Aug 11, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 122
Looking for royal news? A good laugh? A healthy distraction? Just a cocktail recco? You’ve come to the right place! This week, the ladies are chatting all about Princess Charlotte’s RENAISSANCE era, Meghan’s birthday celebrations, Omid Scobie’s new book, Earthshot updates, Charles’s latest scandal, the Prince of Pegging and more. Grab a Kir Royale (and an In-N-Out burger) and tune in. -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals . Shop Ro...
Aug 04, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 121
We’re baaaack—from France, from Napa, and from some much-needed time off! We hope you’re as excited as we are to catch up on the royal news, like the Sussexes in the Big Apple (including a sartorial olive branch?), Earthshot in Boston (or should we say, *insert strong Boston accent* Ethshaht) , the Cams and the Kennedys, Prince George’s birthday photo, Diana and Charles’s wedding anniversary 41 years later, the Panorama interview updates, and so much more. Grab whatever’s coldest and tune in! --...
Jul 28, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 120
The royals may be on summer holiday, but our sights are set on fall and *SO* much royal content. We couldn’t think of anyone better than Sharon Carpenter , royals and entertainment reporter and former host of PeopleTV’s The Royal Report to join us and share her picks. From season five of Netflix’s The Crown to Prince Harry’s memoir to an explosive Diana documentary from Sundance, we are giddy with excitement over what’s coming up. Grab a pen and paper and don’t forget to tune in! -- Presented by...
Jul 21, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 119
Heyyyy, we missed you, too! This week on the pod, we’re joined by Eloise Moran of @ladydirevengelooks for a hilarious discussion about her new book, The Lady Di Look Book: What Diana Was Trying to Tell Us Through Her Clothes , out July 19. You don’t want to miss this chat! There’s also the Cams at Polo, George’s Wimbledon debut, the Clarence House invisible contract, Camilla’s reinvention and ITV doc, Harry’s memoir updates, Pippa’s new baby girl and so much more. Grab a peach bellini and tune i...
Jul 14, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 118
Princess Diana’s birthday, the Cambridges’ new portrait, Meghan and Gloria Steinem, the Queen in Scotland, Charles’s controversies, an ode to Beatrice (see Rachel in that stunning Reformation dress she wore here ), Oprah (?!), tennis, Tom Cruise, Bethan Holt ( @bethanholt on IG), the 4th of July and more…this episode is PACKED with royal news in time for the long holiday weekend. Grab a refreshing sorbet-and-rosé and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal ...
Jun 30, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 117
Happy birthday to the Duke of Cambridge! In this episode, we flash back to 1982 and the day of his birth. We’re also discussing how the Cams will celebrate, Prince William’s 40th birthday articles, his future King status and his “Big Issue.” There’s also a lively discussion of Camilla’s (extremely rare) British Vogue profile and of the The Sunday Times report that the Palace’s bullying investigation of Meghan is getting buried. Plus, the Queen skips Ascot, Kate’s power suits, Meghan’s polo style...
Jun 23, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 116
This week, the royals are full steam ahead for two royal summer staples: the Royal Order of the Garter and the Royal Ascot horse races. There’s also a big Cambridge move, a history nod to Andrew Morton’s groundbreaking Diana: Her True Story biography, a Mike Tindall podcast delight, Harry’s polo plunge, the Andrew issue and so much more. Grab a Pimm’s Cup and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals . Shop Royally Obsessed sw...
Jun 16, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 115
A Platinum post-mortem is in order, and this week, we invited Town & Country and GMA royal correspondent (and The Queen: A Life in Pictures author) Victoria Murphy on to give us the lowdown on what it was like covering the Jubilee festivities. She also sets the scene from the royal correspondent’s perspective and chats about the status of the royal brothers. Also: LILIBET!!! Plus, baby August, the York sisters, Lin-Manuel Miranda, parenting in public and so much more. Grab a cup of post-Jubb...
Jun 09, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 114
RoRos, it happened: Queen Elizabeth II officially honored 70 years on the throne *and* Rachel and Roberta recorded their first episode together in person. What a thrill to download face to face about all our favorite Platinum Jubilee moments from Prince Louis to Paddington. We’re also recapping our in-person celebration at Queensyard restaurant in New York. Grab something bubbly and tune in! Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals . Sho...
Jun 06, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week, we’re gearing up for the Platinum Jubilee central weekend with a special toast from YOU—our listeners! We’re also joined by HELLO! magazine’s royal correspondent Emily Nash to get the lowdown on the weekend ahead, plus how to celebrate at home with the Jubilee Fizz courtesy of the Goring Hotel (aka where Kate Middleton got ready for her wedding day). That and so much more…so mix up a Jubilee Fizz and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happen...
Jun 02, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 113
This week, the ladies chat all about the Cambridges’ red carpet premiere (and, yes, *that* Maverick move), Meghan’s polo match appearance, a royal ride for the Queen at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Sussexes’ potential docuseries, a Diana and Charles flashback, Jubilee concert updates, an upcoming Andrew scandal and so much more! Grab an Arnold Palmer and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals . Shop Royally Obsessed swe...
May 26, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 112
In this week’s episode, we chat with costume designer Maja Meschede just in time for this week’s release of Downton Abbey 2: A New Era . We also discuss the Queen’s latest appearances, a red carpet for Kate and Wills, a massive book deal for Fergie, the Canada tour, an all-call for listener submissions (send in yours via this link !), Platinum Jubbly giveaways and more! We also stroll down memory lane for Harry and Meghan’s 4th wedding anniversary—HOW has it been four years already?! Grab a Quee...
May 19, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 111
This week, the ladies are joined by the inimitable Tina Brown, author of the blockbuster biography The Diana Chronicles to chat about her latest royal book: The Palace Papers . They also have allll the Jubbly updates (including a secret Hamilton crossover?!), a discussion on the balcony backbiting, the Queen’s health, a Majesty-less State Opening of Parliament, Harry’s acting skills, a Cambridge tour of Scotland, a flashback to the coronation of QEII’s father and so much more. And check out Rach...
May 12, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 110
Hear ye! Hear ye! This week, the ladies flashback to May 2, 2015 and Princess Charlotte’s birth in honor of those adorable new pics. They also discuss Harry and Meghan’s recent polo match appearance, an intruder at Windsor, Fergie’s new shoes, Sienna’s baptism and so much more. Plus, they’re joined by Vanity Fair ’s Katie Nicholl and Erin Vanderhoof for a behind-the-scenes look at the Windsors for their new pod, DYNASTY . Grab a can of clean celeb-founded wine and tune in! -- Presented by PureWo...
May 05, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Welcome back! This week, the ladies discuss new birthday portraits of the Queen and Prince Louis, plus reminisce for the Cambridges’ 11-year wedding anniversary. There’s also the Harry and Hoda fallout, the Wessexes’ royal tour de fail, a QEII barbie doll, some royal content recommendations from new TV and movie news podcast Stream On , and so much more! Grab something to sip on and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals . ...
Apr 28, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 108
Happy 96th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II! To celebrate, we welcomed fashion director for The Telegraph Bethan Holt back on the pod for a delightful chat about Her Majesty’s legacy for her new book The Queen: 70 Years of Majestic Style . We also recap the Invictus Games (including some details you may have missed!), Harry’s interview with Hoda, the Windsors’ Easter celebrations, Trooping the Colour news, Archie and Lili updates, Prince Louis’s birthday, Meghan’s return to the world stage and so mu...
Apr 21, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 107
