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Talking Royals

Talking Royals

By: ITV News
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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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  • Talking Royals Quiz of the Year 2025

    Talking Royals Quiz of the Year 2025
    Dec 19 2025
    What tune did King Charles play on a carrot?

    What did Kate and Melania get up to during President Trump's state visit?

    Which UK radio station did Meghan Markle say she missed?

    Welcome to the second edition of the Talking Royals Christmas Quiz. Over five rounds of questions about the past year in the world of the Royal Family, Charlene White puts four experts - and you at home - to the test.

    You can play along with friends and family - and keep score to see how you fare against Chris' and Lizzie's teams.
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    40 mins
  • King Charles reveals 'good news' on cancer treatment: Everything we know now

    King Charles reveals 'good news' on cancer treatment: Everything we know now
    Dec 12 2025
    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and social media Royal Commentator Amanda Matta. They discuss the King’s rare and deeply personal message as part of this year's Stand Up To Cancer campaign - as he continues to recover from his own cancer diagnosis. In his biggest update yet, he revealed his treatment will continue - but it will be reduced in 2026. He said: "Today I am able to share with you the good news that thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to ‘doctors’ orders’, my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the New Year," Charles said in his video message. "This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care in recent years." Also on this week's Talking Royals: Prince Harry’s security arrangements will be reassessed in a move that could pave the way for him to bring his family to the UK on future visits. Could Charles soon be seeing more of his grandchildren? A letter from Meghan to her estranged father Thomas Markle as he heals from a recent leg amputation. We look at rare footage of a baby Prince William taking his first steps in front of cameras, alongside Diana and Charles. And we go inside the Queen's visit to the set of one of her favourite shows - Rivals - based on the novel by her late, great friend, Dame Jilly Cooper.
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    38 mins
  • Royals host lavish state banquet: What's it like cooking for the King?

    Royals host lavish state banquet: What's it like cooking for the King?
    Dec 5 2025
    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson and special guest, chef Francesco Mazzei.

    One of the leading Italian chefs in the country, Francesco cooked for the King and Queen, as well as a host of stars in Highgrove in February - in a feast to celebrate UK-Italian relations. He explains how he was blown away by the King’s knowledge of food and ingredients - and his interest in how they were all sourced.

    Plus, the first look at Kate's fifth ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service at Westminster Abbey. This year's theme was love, and it was on show as Kate was joined by her whole family.

    And - there can't be a state banquet without a royal cocktail, which means the team have once again recreated the King's mixologists' latest German-themed tipple.
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    29 mins
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