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Talking Royals

ITV News
Prince William
Prince Harry
King Charles III
Royal Family
King Charles
Meghan Markle
Kate Middleton
Prince Andrew
Invictus Games
Buckingham Palace
Queen Camilla
Princess Of Wales
Donald Trump
Jeffrey Epstein
Kate, Princess Of Wales
Canada
Homelessness
Cancer
Princess Anne
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

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.

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Latest Episodes

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 afte... more

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 seco... more

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 ... more

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, ... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Mayer
Journalist and author of Divide and Rule
Divide and Rule (book)
Episode: Do the media treat Meghan and Kate differently?
Joe Marla
Podcaster, host of We'll See You Now
Media / Podcasting
Episode: How did Meghan, Archie and Lilibet manage to completely avoid the UK media?
Alison Hammond
TV presenter, interviewed during Invictus Games segment
This Morning / ITV
Episode: Will Harry, Meghan and the children reunite with King Charles?
Daniel W. Fletcher
Fashion designer and Ascot creative director collaborator
Ascot/Daniel W. Fletcher
Episode: Our royal experts react to all the best moments from Ascot 2026
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Member of the British royal family, humanitarian advocate
Royal Family
Episode: What was it like behind the scenes on Prince Harry’s secret trip of Ukraine?
Hugh Whitfold
Channel 7 Foreign Editor
Channel 7, Australia
Episode: Is the criticism of Harry and Meghan's Australia tour unfair?
Hugo Vickers
Royal Historian
Author, Royal Historian
Episode: How did the late Queen really feel about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
Bemi Orojuogun
Bus Aunty, Nigerian diaspora commentator and cultural commentator
Nigerian diaspora community
Episode: Behind the scenes at the stunning state visit: All the royal details you missed
Chris Jackson
Award-winning royal photographer and author
Getty Images / Royal Photographer
Episode: Royal photographer reveals how he captured his most iconic Royal Family images

Hosts

Chris Ship
Royal Editor, ITV News and host of Talking Royals (Royal Editor).
Lizzie Robinson
Royal Expert, ITV News and co-presenter of the weekly royal discussion.
Charlene White
Host of Talking Royals; co-presenter guiding discussion and engaging guests.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 690 ratings
  • Prince George

    Sack two of these people! They should not be talking about a 12 year old without parental permission! They should be taken to court for talking about the security in his school ! An absolute disgrace!

    Who is this silly man who thinks he wonderful and the lady on the left who is a dizzy idiot! The one on the left did try to stop them but let herself down by letting them carry on !

    This is a disgrace and they should be sacked now!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Variofocal
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Dreadful

    Please replace Ms White, she’s absolutely awful. Loves the sound of her voice & thinks only her opinion matters

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jeanmay8166
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Sussex Fanfic Disguised as Royal Podcast

    Completely biased and soft on the Sussexes whilst pretending journalistic neutrality (or so Chris Ship claims).

    The hosts bend over backwards to defend the indefensible presenting misleading “facts” and false equivalencies that any reasonable person can debunk in seconds. If you want honest royal analysis, look elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ardent Anglophile
    United States4 months ago
  • The tour of Australia

    Get rid of that dreadful women with the loud voice and forced laughter and complete bias in the reporting

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bmthbelle
    United States4 months ago
  • Worth a listen

    They obviously do a good job in covering the events, although I would like to hear a little more from Lizzie and maybe Chris can stop interrupting her so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lyspatz
    Australia4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners perceive bias toward certain royal figures in coverage.
A few comments want more balanced dialogue and less aggressive banter.
Interruption pattern by a male host is a frequent critique.
Positive notes praise knowledgeable hosts and solid coverage.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#71
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Apple Podcasts
#176
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Apple Podcasts
#206
Denmark/News
Apple Podcasts
#232
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#248
Ireland/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How did the late Queen really feel about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
Q: How reliable are the anecdotes in Hugo Vickers's book about the Queen's views?
Vickers emphasizes private information and trust in his sources, acknowledging he cannot disclose all sources but argues his account remains broadly accurate and grounded in careful curation of recollections and documented events.
How did the late Queen really feel about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
Q: And what's the truth about the late Queen's relationship with her rumoured favourite son, Andrew?
The guest suggests that while the public persona showed a strict stance on duties and titles, privately the Queen was concerned about Andrew and had to balance support with the monarchy's interests, implying a nuanced, protective stance rather than outright disfavor.
Will 2026 see Meghan and family return to Britain with Prince Harry?
Q: What is the significance of WellChild for Harry?
WellChild is important to Harry as he has been a patron for many years and shows deep care in supporting families of children with terminal illnesses.
Will 2026 see Meghan and family return to Britain with Prince Harry?
Q: Will Harry see his dad when he's here?
Probably not, as his father is likely to be in Scotland while Harry focuses on a court case during his visit.
Will 2026 see Meghan and family return to Britain with Prince Harry?
Q: What are the implications of Harry's security situation for his family visit?
Harry's security situation could affect his ability to bring Meghan and the kids to the UK, depending on whether he is granted security while in Britain.

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This show provides weekly analysis of royal news with a sharp ITV News lens. Hosts dissect major stories from the previous week, mix in archival and current context, and weave in interviews with guests to illuminate how the monarchy is covered, perceived, and interpreted by the public. A standout trait is the dynamic host banter and a willingness to tackle media strategy, privacy debates, and royal finances with a UK-centric, media-savvy perspective. Fans of this program likely value insider context, crisp commentary, and accessible breakdowns of complex royal stories that mix policy, culture, and public sentiment.

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Recent guests on Talking Royals include:

1. Catherine Mayer
2. Joe Marla
3. Alison Hammond
4. Daniel W. Fletcher
5. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
6. Hugh Whitfold
7. Hugo Vickers
8. Bemi Orojuogun

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