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Talking Royals

Talking Royals

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 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.ITV News Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Behind the scenes at Harry’s High Court showdown

    Behind the scenes at Harry’s High Court showdown
    Jan 23 2026
    Charlene, Chris, Lizzie, and Royal Commentator Afua Hagan unpack Harry's emotionally charged week fighting the Daily Mail's publisher in court.

    After Prince Harry gave evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Charlene White is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Royal Commentator Afua Hagan to unpack what we've learnt and what might come next.

    Chris was in court as Prince Harry became almost overwhelmed with emotion, fighting back tears as he described how the press had made his wife's life "an absolute misery".

    Harry is one of seven claimants bringing this group action against the Daily Mail's Publisher Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), including Elton John, Liz Hurley and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, the mother of the murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.
    They all claim ANL had written articles based on information, which was gathered unlawfully, like phone hacking, phone tapping and blagging.
    Associated Newspapers Limited denies the claims of wrongdoing and says the articles were based on 'legitimate sources' and 'carefully curated contacts'.
    The team explain why Prince Harry has chosen to fight the case now, why it's different from his previous legal battles with the press, and what happens if he wins.
    Also this week on Talking Royals: Where is Meghan? The Duchess of Sussex was not in the UK with Harry - indeed, the Prince has always said he would not bring his family back to Britain without his full personal security being reinstated. Now the pair are off to Sundance Film Festival, where they executive produced a documentary about Girl Scouts selling cookies.

    Plus, what's going on with Princess Eugenie and her father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor? Reports suggest Eugenie has cut off all contact with him following a series of allegations relating to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein - allegations he strongly denies.

    Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales were up in Scotland where they tried their hands at curling - and Kate managed to style out a precarious moment where she lost her balance on the ice!

    And, hot on the heels of a popular online trend: What was the Royal Family doing in 2016? We take a look back at the best photos of the year - from Harry and Meghan's third date in Botswana to the Queen's 90th birthday to Prince George's meeting with President Obama.
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    28 mins
  • The secrets of the Royals' most iconic fashion looks

    The secrets of the Royals' most iconic fashion looks
    Jan 16 2026
    Charles may be King of England, but who is the King or Queen of royal fashion? How do Royals choose what they wear day-to-day?

    What is the most iconic Royal fashion moment ever?

    And just how influential was Princess Diana as a style icon?

    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Omi from fashion label Vin + Omi.

    The fashion brand has created pioneering fabrics and clothing from waste from the King’s royal estate.

    He tells us how the King loved their work so much that he would send boxes of his weeds to them during lockdown!

    The panel shares their favourite royal fashion moments - from Charles in pink to Kate's stunning coronation dress, and of course Diana's 'athleisure' look.

    Meanwhile, as workers prepare Marsh Farm, the rumoured next home for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, when will he move out of Windsor and into Sandringham?

    On Thursday, the Prince of Wales traded in his suit for a flat cap and made his way to Herefordshire to raise awareness of rural mental health as patron of We Are Farming Minds.

    Plus, did you catch the Duchess of Edinburgh’s personal essay in the Daily Telegraph?

    Sophie is royal patron of Plan International and wrote to mark and raise awareness of 1000 days of war in Sudan.
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    34 mins
  • Will 2026 see Meghan and family return to Britain with Prince Harry?

    Will 2026 see Meghan and family return to Britain with Prince Harry?
    Jan 9 2026
    What does 2026 have in store for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?

    Where will Prince George go to secondary school?

    And what do you do when a senior Royal catches you speeding round Buckingham Palace?

    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and presenter and WellChild ambassador Laura Hamilton.

    The panel discusses Prince Harry’s forthcoming return to the UK for his court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Plus, the continuing debate over whether he will regain his publicly funded security, and if he does, will it pave the way for more visits from Meghan and the children - and a new relationship for them with their grandfather, the King?

    Laura also shares her experience sharing a stage with Prince Harry and a memorable run-in with Prince Philip.

    Looking ahead, the team explores what could be in store for the Royal Family in 2026, including where Prince George may attend secondary school.

    Elsewhere, the Prince and Princess of Wales have carried out their first public engagement of the year, visiting Charing Cross Hospital. To mark her 44th birthday, the Princess of Wales also released the final instalment of her Mother Nature series, featuring her walking through a wintry landscape.

    Plus, in a Talking Royals exclusive, we reveal rare, never-before-seen footage from Charles and Diana’s wedding in 1981.
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    29 mins
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