Episodes

  • Emotions on show for the Royal Family during Remembrance Day tributes

    Emotions on show for the Royal Family during Remembrance Day tributes
    Nov 13 2025
    Jennifer Newton, deputy royal editor at the Daily Mirror, is joined by Charlotte Foster to look at how the Royals paid tribute to veterans across Remembrance Day events in the UK. They discuss the significance of Prince George's attendance at the Festival of Remembrance, and the emotional reaction of King Charles and Queen Camilla at the events. Jennifer and Charlotte also ask whether the controversy around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attending a Kardashian family party on Remembrance Sunday is all that it seems. Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Pod Save the King in Brazil: the star-studded halfway point of the Earthshot Prize

    Pod Save the King in Brazil: the star-studded halfway point of the Earthshot Prize
    Nov 7 2025
    Royal editor Russell Myers is in Brazil with Daily Mirror photographer Ian Vogler, following Prince William on his visit for the Cop30 climate summit. In this special episode recorded both in Belém and Rio de Janeiro, Russell and Ian chat about being star stuck by football legend Cafu at the Maracanã Stadium, visiting the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain, and Ian's interaction with pop superstar Shawn Mendes. With Earthshot at the halfway point of its ten-year plan, the Pod Save the King duo also discuss the Prince of Wales' environmental statesmanship, and potential future destinations for the "showbiz and razzmatazz" ceremony. The ongoing fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince and Duke of York, eventually comes up in conversation, and how the Waleses are handling their controversial family member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • The Prince Andrew Distraction: the unwanted gift that keeps giving

    The Prince Andrew Distraction: the unwanted gift that keeps giving
    Oct 30 2025
    Charlotte Foster, royal reporter for the Daily Mirror, tells Jennifer Newton how two weeks of scandal for the former Duke of York is enough to fill a year of news. They discuss Prince Andrew and Fergie’s uncertain status at the Royal Lodge, and the distraction from work of other members of the Royal Family. Jennifer and Charlotte also look at the King’s “moving and emotional” visit to the Vatican with Queen Camilla, where they met Pope Leo XIV for the first time. Alongside the family dramas and historic visits, the Pod Save the King duo also discuss Harry and Megan’s “date night” at an LA Dodgers game, and the Duke of Sussex’s “cringe and awkward” appearance on comedian Hasan Minhaj’s podcast. They also preview William’s visit to Brazil for this year’s Earthshot Prize and World Leaders Summit at COP30 next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Prince William’s smiles with Kate and tears with Rhian

    Prince William’s smiles with Kate and tears with Rhian
    Oct 16 2025
    The Prince and Princess of Wales had a fun, action-packed visit to Northern Ireland in a classic William and Kate outing. And William’s emotional chat with Rhian Mannings as the Royal Foundation launched a National Suicide Prevention Network made a real impact. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (yes, he’s back!) to reflect on a Royal Family in touch with their emotions and determined to help people driving change. They also catch up on the prospects for royal tours as the King and Kate continue their recoveries after being diagnosed with cancer, and Russell’s assessment of Prince Harry’s relationship with his family after that long awaited meeting. Plus they catch up on the rest of the week’s royal news, and mark the end of an era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Kate champions power of connections and royals double down on passion projects

    Kate champions power of connections and royals double down on passion projects
    Oct 9 2025
    The Princess of Wales has made Early Years her signature work - and this week co-authored an essay about the dangers of screens causing an “epidemic of disconnection”. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss Kate’s latest contribution. And with Sophie’s recent visit to Congo, the announcement of this year’s Earthshot finalists, a new documentary about the King’s nature work and Harry and Meghan’s mental health work being recognised with an award, royal passion projects shone through this week’s royal schedule. Plus the team catch up on Meghan’s Paris Fashion Week trip and Kate’s joyful visit to RAF Coningsby and its Typhoon fighter jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Prince William the tour guide and Prince Harry vs the men in grey suits

    Prince William the tour guide and Prince Harry vs the men in grey suits
    Oct 2 2025
    The Prince of Wales is used to hosting visitors at Windsor Castle - but this time it was all on camera. Prince William was joined by Eugene Levy for an episode of his Reluctant Traveller Apple TV show and the pair discussed the past, the future and how William sees the world. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss the details. They also reflect on Princess Anne’s visit to Ukraine and how Prince Harry’s reunion with King Charles has already descended into a briefing battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • William and Kate return to Southport, Fergie cancelled and a window on Australia

    William and Kate return to Southport, Fergie cancelled and a window on Australia
    Sep 25 2025
    The murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport last year had a deep impact on the country. This week, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited their schools to see how the communities are recovering. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Mirror royal reporter Charlotte Foster reflect on why William and Kate’s return matters. And they also discuss the latest strand of the royal Epstein scandal, as a leaked email from the Duchess of York from 2011 led to multiple charities dropping their association with her. They also catch up on Edward and Sophie’s adventures in Japan and a 116-year-old admirer of King Charles. And with Charlotte having moved to the UK from Australia earlier this year, they discuss views of the royal family Down Under and whether it is on the road to being a Republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • A very Special State visit

    A very Special State visit
    Sep 18 2025
    President Trump’s second State visit showcased not just the pomp and pageantry of royal life but the very Special relationship between the USA and the UK. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to reflect on a formal occasion with a sense of informality - even in the grandeur of a white tie State Banquet. They chat the fashion, the friendliness and the gifts, as well as looking back on Prince Harry’s private tea with King Charles and the funeral of the Duchess of Kent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins