Episodes

  • Royal 2024 in review: Kate and King’s cancer battles as Camilla steps up in a year that has changed the Firm

    Royal 2024 in review: Kate and King’s cancer battles as Camilla steps up in a year that has changed the Firm
    Dec 26 2024
    Any plans the royal family had for 2024 were being swiftly redrawn within the first few weeks as the Princess of Wales had planned abdominal surgery and the King had treatment for an enlarged prostate. Then came the news Charles needed cancer treatment - and then, after weeks of increasingly wild speculation on social media, Kate’s video sharing she was also being treated for cancer. During the spring, as Prince William looked after his family, it was Queen Camilla who was the face of the royal family keeping calm and carrying on. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers reflect on a dramatic year and the lasting impact it will have on the royal family. They look at what the future holds for Prince Andrew after he added another scandal to his collection as he was linked with an alleged Chinese spy, and assess how 2024 turned out for Prince Harry and Meghan. They also discuss why the Edinburghs and Princess Anne remain in the background despite the absence of some of the major royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Spy intrigue cancels Prince Andrew’s Christmas

    Spy intrigue cancels Prince Andrew’s Christmas
    Dec 19 2024
    The Duke of York is embroiled in another scandal - this time involving an alleged Chinese spy who had established close connections with the prince. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to examine what we know so far and why it meant even Prince Andrew realised he had to give the royal Christmas celebrations a miss. They also chat about Meghan and Harry’s Happy Holidays card, and why Sussex fans should not get their hopes up of seeing more of Archie and Lilibet any time soon, plus round up the royals’ Christmas engagements and what is coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Kate’s Christmas carol service gives us all a festive hug

    Kate’s Christmas carol service gives us all a festive hug
    Dec 12 2024
    The Princess of Wales has hosted her annual community carol service at Westminster Abbey, spreading love and empathy at Christmas. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss Kate’s big family outing. They also reflect on Prince William’s meeting with Donald Trump at the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral and Kate’s credentials to rival the US President elect to be named as time person of the year. They also round up the royals’ other festive engagements and look ahead to a major family gathering at Sandringham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Kate and Camilla share the load of Qatar state visit

    Kate and Camilla share the load of Qatar state visit
    Dec 5 2024
    The Princess of Wales was part of the official welcoming party for Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher, for this week’s state visit - but it was Queen Camilla who joined the banquet festivities. With Kate continuing her gradual return to duties after chemotherapy for cancer treatment and Camilla recovering from pneumonia it made for a royal job share. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who was at Buckingham Palace as the visitors saw royal collection treasures related to Qatar. The PSTK team also discuss the latest separate appearances by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and how the mood music has changed about a potential Christmas visit by the Sussexes. They also reflect on the windows the royals are giving into their worlds, the countdown to Christmas and enduring royal commitments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Prince William the disrupter bangs the drum for change

    Prince William the disrupter bangs the drum for change
    Nov 28 2024
    The Prince of Wales looked at home on Salisbury plain when he joined the Welsh Guards’ training - but climate change and homelessness are where he is shaking things up. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss William’s latest visits - and Prince Louis’ hobby. They also reflect on the too brief life of Liz Hatton, the keen photographer hugged close by Kate who has died from cancer aged just 17. Plus the team look ahead to next week’s State visit, the King’s upcoming travel plans and Christmas, as well as the difference Camilla and Sophie hope to make to the lives of women and girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • No Kate, but Prince William’s beard makes white tie debut as Camilla rejoins King on the rota

    No Kate, but Prince William’s beard makes white tie debut as Camilla rejoins King on the rota
    Nov 21 2024
    The diplomatic corps reception at Buckingham Palace is always a key royal milestone on the countdown to Christmas - and an opportunity for tiaras and glamour. Princess Kate missed it this time around as she continues her recovery from cancer treatment, but Prince William (and beard) joined the King and Queen for the big event. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk through the week’s royal news - and dig into the detail of William’s very personal interview in South Africa as well as reaction to Camilla’s documentary on domestic abuse. They also talk the coronation food project and a new security scare at Windsor Castle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Queen Camilla’s domestic abuse documentary, Remembrance weekend and the King’s Gladiator moment

    Queen Camilla’s domestic abuse documentary, Remembrance weekend and the King’s Gladiator moment
    Nov 14 2024
    A TV documentary this week put a welcome spotlight on Queen Camilla’s work on domestic abuse - showing again how the new Firm are working to make a difference on major issues. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss the documentary’s impact, and catch up on a busy royal week. Camilla missed the Remembrance weekend events, but Princess Kate was able to be at the Albert Hall and the Cenotaph marking another milestone in her recovery and return to duties. And there were milestones to celebrate for Lady Louise, who turned 21, and King Charles - who looked very sprightly on the eve of his 76th birthday as he attended the Gladiator II premiere. Plus they reflect on Prince William’s comments about his “hardest year”, and his plans to do royal with a ‘small r’. Pod Save the King is a Reach Studio production for the Daily Mirror, edited by Daniel J. McLaughlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Pod Save the King in South Africa: less tiaras and crowns, more firm handshakes and big conversations

    Pod Save the King in South Africa: less tiaras and crowns, more firm handshakes and big conversations
    Nov 7 2024
    Pod Save the King is in South Africa this week with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and photographer Ian Vogler reporting from Cape Town. Our roving royal reporters have been following William's visit for the Earthshot Prize, the prestigious environmental awards he set up in 2020. Russell and Ian discuss the emotional language used by the Prince of Wales in his "searingly honest" interview about his "hardest year", where he spoke candidly about the difficulties his family has faced with their recent health diagnoses. They also chat about William's growing role as a statesman and diplomat, including his meeting with the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, with Ian describing it as "less tiaras and crowns, and more firm handshakes and big conversations on big issues". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins