Episodes
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"Welcome home" shouted the crowd welcoming the King and Queen in Ottawa at they started their whirlwind visit to Canada - and Roya and Kate were there too! Amid tensions between Canada and the United States the inference was clear: No matter what they’re called in Britain, Charles and Camilla are the King and Queen of Canada. After months of subtle signs of support for Canada in its trade war with the US, this visit was the full seal of approval - but how well are the Royals walking the diplomatic tightrope?
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In this week's special episode, Roya and Kate face a live audience as they lift the lid on life as a royal reporter. From secret sources to front-page scoops, the two royal editors take you behind palace walls with their unique insights on the monarchy in conversation with The Times' executive editor Jeremy Griffin and with questions from the audience.
Don't forget we always want to hear your comments and questions too!
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From one family drama to another - Roya and Kate discuss how the Beckhams entered the royal news this week - from a dinner party in Montecito to a fashion statement from the Princess of Wales. And an emotional Camilla paid tribute to her late brother, and how Charles was left flabbergasted by a magician in Bradford. Also, which member of the family topped the latest popularity poll?
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This week Roya and Kate take you behind the scenes of the historic 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations, from the big balcony moment to a surprise appearance by young Prince George. They also unpack Prince Harry’s BBC interview following his security ruling, and explore the shortlist for Queen Elizabeth II’s national memorial.
Clip Credit: BBC Radio 4, 1985, The Way We Were: Queen Elizabeth II describes VE day.
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The King shares a personal message about his cancer journey at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. Meanwhile, William and Kate mark their anniversary with a low-key trip to Scotland and Prince Andrew is once again under scrutiny following renewed questions about his future in the wake of Virginia Giuffre’s tragic death. Kate and Roya also unpack Meghan’s unexpected use of the HRH title which has reignited debate over the Sussexes’ royal exit.
Image: Getty
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Following the death of Pope Francis, King Charles gave a warm message in tribute. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew made a surprise reappearance for the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle and Meghan opened up about her rebrand. Lots to chew over then for The Sunday Times Media Editor, Rosamund Urwin, who joined Roya this week while Kate is away.
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The King and Queen celebrated 20 years of marriage in the romantic city of Rome. In this special episode, we look back on their time together. Roya was joined in Rome by Chris Jackson, the picture agency Getty's Royal photographer, who is responsible for capturing countless intimate moments of the couple together, including a new portrait to commemorate the occasion.
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The Pope has wished the King and Queen a happy 20th wedding anniversary in a private meeting at the Vatican. Charles and Camilla, who were both divorcees when they married in 2005, are said to be “delighted” to have had a private 20-minute meeting with Pope Francis. King Charles also became the first British monarch to address both houses of the Italian parliament. It has been a busy day for our royal editors, but Roya still found time to listen to the new podcast from the Duchess of Sussex.
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This week has provided no respite in the saga surrounding Prince Harry's resignation from the charity he founded, as news broke that he he will be in the Court of Appeal next week in his fight for tax funded police protection on UK visits. Plus, an update on the King's diary following his hospital visit and the Queen meets domestic violence campaigners.
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Kate and Roya bring you the latest as King Charles returns home. The King needed to cancel engagements after being taken to hospital suffering side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment. Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex resigns as patron of the charity, Sentebale.
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A special dispatch from Estonia, where Prince William has been reinforcing the UK’s support for NATO in his role as Colonel-in-chief of the Mercian Regiment - currently deployed close to the Russian border. Roya and Kate report from the NAAFI (military canteen) where William had moments earlier been meeting soldiers. He also underlined his ongoing support for Ukraine during a visit to the ‘Freedom School’ in Tallinn, where some of the 60,000 Ukrainian refugees in Estonia are rebuilding their lives.
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Our two royal correspondents with a preview of their special assignment in the Baltics.
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Roya and Kate get a sneak preview of the Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace as they discover the untold stories behind iconic outfits from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, including the evolution of Queen Victoria mourning dress codes and Princess Diana's bold style.
Dress Codes exhibition is on until the 30th November 2025.
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The King’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office clash, once again, highlights the monarchy’s crucial role in complex international relations. So, how is King Charles navigating this fine balance? Plus, Roya and Kate have watched Meghan’s new Netflix show ‘With Love, Meghan’, they give their verdict. And the Prince of Wales adds a new language to his repertoire… mae'n gymraeg (it’s Welsh)!
Clip: Kensington Palace
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It was revealed this week, that Meghan is not the only Royal making preserves. It turns out jam is Kate's jam, too. Plus the Prince of Wales' former aide speaks up in a surprising interview and the Queen invites gladiators into Buckingham Palace.
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King Charles visited Imperial College London's Centre for Injury Studies, where he met servicemen injured in conflicts as he heard of the country’s “deepest gratitude for the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine”. Meanwhile, The Duchess of Sussex has renamed her lifestyle brand from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever. Plus, royal art as we have seldom seen before, as the Princess of Wales reveals new portraits drawn by her and her children.
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Prince Harry and Meghan’s appearance at the Invictus Games has sparked speculation that the Duke of Sussex may have taken a subtle swipe at US President Donald Trump in his opening speech. And this week, the King dipped his toes in politics making a rare joint public appearance with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy PM Angela Rayner. And he managed to fit in a secret visit to the opera and a football club.
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Roya chats to Kate from Nepal as she travels with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on a six-day official visit aimed at strengthening UK-Nepal relations, with a focus on youth opportunities, healthcare, gender equality, and conservation. While there, they followed in the footsteps of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, planting a magnolia tree in the Nepali botanical garden. Meanwhile, it’s been a busy week in the UK, as The Sunday Times revealed that Kensington Palace will no longer release details of the Princess of Wales's outfits. So, how has that gone down with fashion watchers?
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Kate shares her first-hand account of a historic moment - witnessing the King become the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking the 80th anniversary of the concentration camp's liberation. Roya and Kate also talk about the Princess of Wales's visit to Wales and her new role as patron of Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in Wales, following in Diana's footsteps. And Princess Beatrice gives birth to a second baby.
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President Trump returns to the White House this week, and to a private message from the King. Could an invitation for a state visit to Britain be imminent? Roya and Kate reflect on previous trips by Donald Trump and other presidents and ask whether the royals are the best way of ensuring that the ‘special relationship’ endures? Also in this week's episode - the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Lady Louise Windsor.
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