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Talking Royals

Talking Royals

ITV News 280 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

The podcast about the British royal family from ITV News. Every week, our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson join Charlene White to look back at the big stories they've been out covering over the last seven days, sharing their insight and bringing you interviews with a range of guests.

Episodes

Everything we know about Harry and Meghan's return to the UK
Everything we know about Harry and Meghan's return to the UK Aug 20, 2026 24:54 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 wi
How four wives changed the Royal Family
How four wives changed the Royal Family Aug 14, 2026 29:09 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 pinp
Do the media treat Meghan and Kate differently?
Do the media treat Meghan and Kate differently? Aug 6, 2026 36:39 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 d
Are Harry and Meghan 'invading their own privacy'?
Are Harry and Meghan 'invading their own privacy'? Jul 31, 2026 37:44 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,
Should cameras be allowed to film Prince George's first day at Eton?
Should cameras be allowed to film Prince George's first day at Eton? Jul 24, 2026 29:54 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 th
How did Meghan, Archie and Lilibet manage to completely avoid the UK media?
How did Meghan, Archie and Lilibet manage to completely avoid the UK media? Jul 17, 2026 29:32 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 b
Will Harry, Meghan and the children reunite with King Charles?
Will Harry, Meghan and the children reunite with King Charles? Jul 10, 2026 22:13 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?
'He lost convincingly' - Expert reaction to Harry’s privacy case defeat to Mail publisher
'He lost convincingly' - Expert reaction to Harry’s privacy case defeat to Mail publisher Jul 7, 2026 17:40 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.
The Princess of Wales' 'amazing' surprise for young boy on a mountain
The Princess of Wales' 'amazing' surprise for young boy on a mountain Jul 5, 2026 14:52 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
Revealed: The 'six terrorist plots' Prince Harry's team say make Britain unsafe for his family
Revealed: The 'six terrorist plots' Prince Harry's team say make Britain unsafe for his family Jul 2, 2026 24:09 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 Duk
The King makes shock announcement about the future of Buckingham Palace
The King makes shock announcement about the future of Buckingham Palace Jun 26, 2026 40:55 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 th
Our royal experts react to all the best moments from Ascot 2026
Our royal experts react to all the best moments from Ascot 2026 Jun 18, 2026 31:19 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 wo

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