Talking Royals

Episodi

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  The Sussex 'war of words': What's the latest? 11.09.2026 32min

  The Talking Royals team are back together after the Summer break...And there is so much to discuss! So why did the Sussexes react so strongly to the wording in the Palace’s clarification letter? And should their team stop issuing clarifications? Plus, Prince George starts at Eton College, but was it overshadowed by all the headlines about Harry and Meghan? And the Diana ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction...But will it sell for more than the iconic black sheep jumper?
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  Harry and Meghan are back: So how did nobody see them? 27.08.2026 32min

  As Harry and Meghan arrive in the UK, we're back with a special extra episode...So, how did no one spot them arriving at Birmingham airport? As Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet prepare to start school in the UK, we take a look at what their new life could look like.Plus, what's the latest with Meghan's Netflix job? We're joined by journalist Bronte Coy, who broke the story, about her role in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentleman'.And...The King and Queen are off to the Caribbean.
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  Everything we know about Harry and Meghan's return to the UK 20.08.2026 24min

  Charlene and Chris discuss the surprise news that Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK within the fortnight.The Duke and Duchess will be back in time for their children Archie and Lilibet to start school in September.It comes six years after the pair stepped back as working Royals and settled in California.ITV News understands the King was first made aware of these plans on Sunday.So what will life look like for them back in Britain and what does it mean for their future in the Royal Family?
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  How four wives changed the Royal Family 14.08.2026 29min

  Royal author Simon Vigar joins Charlene, Chris and Lizzie to discuss his new book 'The Four Wives of Windsor: The Inside Story of the Power Behind the Crown', and the impact Kate, Meghan, Camilla and Diana have all made on the monarchy.In this second episode of the Talking Royals Summer series, the team discuss why Prince William is 'lucky' to have Kate - and what type of Queen she'll be.They pinpoint when the 'wheels started to wobble' for the Duchess of Sussex.Plus the team ask: Has Camilla brought the 'fun' back to the Royal Family?00:00 Intro01:30 The Four Wives of Windsor04:55 Meghan's 2018 Fiji market 'incident'09:48 Prince Harry's relationship with the media11:18 The Princess of Wales' impact on the monarchy13:48 Why William is 'lucky' to have Kate17:22 Camilla's 'remarkable' comeback19:15 Does the Royal Family care about opinion polls?20:25 Are Diana and Meghan similar?21:50 Prince William and Harry's rift23:35 Did Camilla bring the 'fun back' to the Royal Family?26:00 The public's influence on working royals28:30 Outro
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  Do the media treat Meghan and Kate differently? 06.08.2026 36min

  Does the royal family have a problem with women? And do royal wives lose their voice? In her new book. Divide and Rule, journalist Catherine Mayer explores the lives and battles of royal women past and present. In this first episode of the Talking Royals Summer Series, Catherine joins the team to discuss what really happened before Meghan left the royal family, if the media treat Kate and Meghan differently and how Camilla and Kate have played the popularity long game. Plus, was Meghan the bully, or was she bullied? 00:01 Intro 00:45 Why do people feel so strongly about Meghan and Harry? 03:30 Where did it all go wrong with Meghan in the royal family? 14:00 How difficult is it to be a be a royal woman? 17:45 Do we know the real Kate, or is she an enigma? 24:08 Do the media treat Meghan and Kate differently? 32:50 Did Camilla play the ultimate long game?
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  Are Harry and Meghan 'invading their own privacy'? 31.07.2026 37min

  How will Harry pay off a potential huge legal bill? And should Meghan have shared their family holiday photos online? In a post on Instagram, Meghan included an image which appears to show Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at Althorp, on their way to Princess Diana's final resting place. So are the Sussexes 'invading their own privacy'? Or are they doing it on their own terms?Plus, Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss who might replace the King's most senior aide, who is stepping down after 20 years of service.And it's almost the end of term - which means the Royal Family will be heading off to Balmoral for the summer. What should their royal report card scores of the year be? Do Kate and William come up top of the class? Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss...
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  Should cameras be allowed to film Prince George's first day at Eton? 24.07.2026 29min

  Prince George is a teenager! So, as he prepares to start his new school, the Talking Royals team discuss how the future King is being shielded from the spotlight. And it might be royal tradition - but is it right that Prince George's first day at Eton is filmed, or should he be allowed more privacy?So, what is the young prince really like, behind closed doors? And we take a look back at some of the most adorable young George moments! But which one is your favourite?Plus, we take a look at Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex on Australian Masterchef... And how did the King and Queen arrive in style at the Commonwealth Games?
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  How did Meghan, Archie and Lilibet manage to completely avoid the UK media? 17.07.2026 29min

  On this week’s Talking Royals, Chris reveals a little-known fact about the Sussex family trip to the UK…Plus, how did Meghan, Archive and Lilibet avoid the cameras the entire time they were here?And, it was a packed week for Catherine and William who managed to fit in several engagements, with a surprise appearance from Prince George and Charlotte too… But was there a reason they were keeping so busy?Plus, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie also unpack Harry’s hilarious podcast appearance and goat yoga experience, while the King pours the perfect pint.And stay tuned until the end to find out which big royal events are happening next week...
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  Will Harry, Meghan and the children reunite with King Charles? 10.07.2026 22min

  Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to discuss the royal question everyone is asking: Where are Meghan and her children?With rumours flying that the Duchess has landed in the UK, ready for a secret family reunion, the team run through what we know about the Sussex's ongoing plans. And will Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet finally spend some time with their grandfather, the King?
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  'He lost convincingly' - Expert reaction to Harry’s privacy case defeat to Mail publisher 07.07.2026 17min

  Prince Harry, Sir Elton John and five others' claims over alleged unlawful information gathering by Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers have been dismissed at the High Court.Chris and Lizzie join Charlene to talk about the decision, which comes as the Duke of Sussex visits the UK to mark one year until the Invictus Games which will be held in Birmingham next summer.
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  The Princess of Wales' 'amazing' surprise for young boy on a mountain 05.07.2026 14min

  The Princess of Wales has completed the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money in support of the hospital where she was treated for cancer and "explore life beyond diagnosis".Kate revealed in a message on social media that she had successfully taken on the trek, not only as a physical endeavour but “to give something back” and raise awareness of the wider impact of serious illness.The team react to the heartwarming moment 11-year-old Ted, who was carried the whole way in his wheelchair by friends and family, bumped into her at the top of Ben Nevis.Plus, we discuss Prince George's 'work experience' at an RAF base. Is this a glimpse of his future as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?And a big moment next week in Harry's legal battle against the press.Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss on this week's Talking Royals.
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  Revealed: The 'six terrorist plots' Prince Harry's team say make Britain unsafe for his family 02.07.2026 24min

  We have seen a highly sensitive security report which states that Prince Harry is the focus of six terrorist plots, five of which originated in the UK.The report, commissioned by Harry's own private security firm, details dozens of threats and potential attacks facing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and includes an al-Qaeda document which called for his assassination.The revelations come as the Duke of Sussex is preparing to travel to the UK, and has still not decided whether to bring his family to his home country, which he considers is unsafe.The document was submitted to the UK security committee tasked with deciding whether Harry should get state-funded protection when he travels in the country.So where does it leave Prince Harry's plans for his UK visit next week? Will he bring Meghan and the children to see the King for the first time in years? Or is the whole thing off?And how does Prince Harry personally feel about the situation?Chris, Lizzie and Charlene discuss on this week's Talking Royals.
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  The King makes shock announcement about the future of Buckingham Palace 26.06.2026 40min

  Should the King be living at Buckingham Palace, especially after the taxpayer shelled out £369 million on refurbishing it?That's one of many questions Charlene, Chris and Lizzie tackle on this week's episode of Talking Royals. So, as the King announces he and the Queen will be making Clarence House their permanent residence, what is the point of Buckingham Palace now?Plus – how will the rest of the royal family cope with Harry and Meghan’s imminent trip to the UK? What are the theories behind Harry’s sudden U-turn on the decision to bring Meghan and his children to his home country? And will Archie and Lilibet meet their grandfather and other members of the Royal Family?The team also discuss the release of the King's finances which include some eye-watering sums of money spent on travel and foreign trips. So is the spending justified?Plus, who was best dressed at Royal Ascot last week?
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  Our royal experts react to all the best moments from Ascot 2026 18.06.2026 31min

  With the royals’ summer season in full swing, Talking Royals are ringside at the races for a very special episode from Royal Ascot! The team have all the behind-the-scenes details from the high society event of the year… On Day One of Ascot, the King and Queen were joined for the iconic carriage procession by the new Mr and Mrs Peter Phillips, fresh from their royal wedding celebrations. So who wore what? And what is the perfect colour to wear to Ascot? And what was Charlene’s hat disaster? Plus, the Trooping of the Colour controversy, as the Princess of Wales is caught giving a stern glare from the royal carriage. But who was the icy stare aimed at? And, Prince’s George’s new school is revealed…Our royal experts react to the big news.
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  The behind-the-scenes gossip from the royal wedding of the year 12.06.2026 32min

  Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling have tied the knot at a modest royal wedding that gained major attention with the arrival of the King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales.But also notably, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie were in public attendance to see Princess Anne's son marry NHS nurse Harriet at the private ceremony.In this episode of Talking Royals, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss the family dynamics of their appearance, a day after news broke that the former Prince Andrew had been earning money by subletting properties of his former home in Windsor.The team reveal the behind-the-scenes gossip from the big day, as well as what they saw inside the church after the ceremony.The group also catch up on William's appearance at London Tech Week - where he fronted a new data-driven method to combat homelessness - and wonder whether England and Scotland's success at the FIFA World Cup could actually prove problematic for the football-mad Patron of the FA.
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  Surprising new details about Andrew, Beatrice, Eugenie and others’ rent arrangements 05.06.2026 29min

  The former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been earning money by subletting properties in the grounds of his former home in Windsor.The arrangements for the lease of his home, Royal Lodge, from which he was ejected by the King last year, have been revealed in a new report, which also shows his daughters don't pay any rent on their homes inside royal palaces.On this episode of Talking Royals Charlene, Chris and Lizzie discuss how Andrew was able to charge rent on properties and keep the money for himself.Meanwhile the Princess of Wales was visiting a cancer centre on what was an emotional day for all involved.Meghan has released a new photo of her, Prince Harry, and Princess Lilibet to mark her daughter's fifth birthday.And we turn the clocks back all the way to 1991 to see what a royal school Sports Day looked like 35 years ago.
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  William and Kate's royal mansions, secret tax bill and big plans for a financial shake-up 28.05.2026 31min

  This week on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie discuss all things Prince and Princess of Wales..As the Prince of Wales announces significant changes to his financial portfolio, we investigate how rich William and Kate really are, how many houses they have, whether they pay tax...And what is their vision for the future of the monarchy's finances?Plus, we analyse a rare personal interview with Prince William, in which he reveals how chaotic the family's school run can be, George's schooling arrangements and his pride at his wife's work into early years.
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  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Police investigation update 22.05.2026 24min

  The former Prince Andrew, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is being investigated for sexual offences as part of the original investigation into misconduct in public office, by Thames Valley Police.Our royal experts, Chris and Lizzie, update Charlene on everything we need to know about this development in the investigation into the former Prince.So what does this update mean? How did we end up here? And what might happen next?Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNjGet breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/newsFollow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=enFollow ITV News on Instagram: / itvnews Follow ITV News on Facebook: / itvnews Follow ITV News on X: / itvnews
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  What Kate's trip to Italy tells us about the future Queen 14.05.2026 26min

  The Princess of Wales is embarking on a new "global mission”, as she makes her first overseas royal trip since her cancer diagnosis.Chris and Lizzie are on the road again, as Kate got to work in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, learning about early years education. The trip has being described as a “huge moment” for the Princess of Wales.The future Queen had not been on an international work trip since 2022, and senior members of her team said that she is now "taking it up a gear” on this important Italian visit. She visited the town of Reggio Emilia, which has pioneered an approach to early childhood which is recognised around the world. The Princess was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, and much of her work went on hold during that time.
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  Princess of Wales to make first foreign trip since cancer diagnosis - so why now? 08.05.2026 29min

  We've had some significant news from Kensington Palace, this week... Catherine, Princess of Wales will make her first solo foreign trip since her cancer diagnosis.Fresh from travelling with King Charles to the USA to meet Donald Trump, and Prince Harry in Ukraine, the team are back together for one week only...So with Chris and Lizzie back in the studio, it seemed the perfect time to discuss these promising signals about the Princess of Wales's health.Because next week the Talking Royals team will travel to Northern Italy to cover Kate's trip to Reggio Emilia, on a "fact-finding" mission to learn about the city's unusual approach to early years education.Plus, in this episode, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie reflect on the success of the state visit to the USA and Bermuda, and the King's international diplomacy.The team react to news of a royal baby...After an official announcement that Princess Eugenie is expecting her third child, with her husband, Jack Brooksbank.And there's just time, to dive back into our archive and relive the moment the international media covered the birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. To mark his seventh birthday, the team get nostalgic for the moment a beaming Prince Harry faced the press, on the day Meghan gave birth to their son.