Pod Save The Queen

The Royal Family came together this week to celebrate the christening of little Archie.Zoe Forsey, Russell Myers and Amber Graafland talk through those two gorgeous official snaps and all the little details you might have missed.We also discuss Meghan's controversial trip to Wimbledon with a photo ban and a LOT of empty seats. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor will be christened in the Queen's chapel at Windsor Castle this weekend - but the heightened privacy around the ceremony has sparked some debate.One thing we do know is Meghan's family won't be there, as the family rift remains and the Duchess of Sussex seeks only positive role models for her son.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Russell Myers and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to discuss the christening plans, a busy week of royal visits, news of upcoming royal tours to Africa for the Sussexes and Pakistan for William and Kate, and Mike and Zara Tindall's affectionate appearance on Top Gear.They also catch up on William's historic visit to Albert Kennedy Trust, an LGBT homeless charity, and reflect on how much has changed for Meghan in a very short space of time. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a busy week for the Royal Family with one of their favourite events of the year - Royal Ascot. We've looked at all the best moments from the celebration (including a very, very funny moment from Mike Tindall) and Amber Graafland gives her fashion verdicts.Zoe Forsey steps into the host chair to chat with Royal Editor Russell Myer to explain exactly what all the figures from the Sovereign Grant actually mean, including how much the renovation work at Frogmore Cottage has cost the taxpayer and why we didn't get any numbers from Princess Eugenie's wedding.And the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's split from the Royal Foundation, the charity Princes William and Harry set up... Russell explains what this will mean for all the good causes they support.Pod Save The Queen is on Instagram, catch all the latest news with Mirror Royals and if you like what you hear, leave a review or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your

Journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes has admired the Queen since she was a little girl and has written a fabulous new book called Our Rainbow Queen.  She met up with Daily Mirror fashion director Amber Graafland, a Pod Save The Queen regular - and as Amber is also a huge admirer of HRH they had a lot to talk about!  They discuss the reasoning behind the Queen's iconic style choices and how colour has played such a huge role throughout her reign. From the neon outfit that she wore for her 90th birthday celebrations to her trusty Launer handbag, this week's Pod Save The Queen is a true celebration of our vibrant monarch's influential style.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trooping The Colour is a favourite fixture in the royal calendar as the Queen's family gather to celebrate her official birthday - complete with Buckingham Palace balcony photo and flypast.Prince Louis made his debut, joining George and Charlotte waving from the balcony at the planes and the crowds. And Meghan made her first appearance at an official engagement since Archie's arrival last month.Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland casts her eye over the fashion while royal editor Russell Myers updates host Ann Gripper on the latest royal engagements - and Prince Harry's plans to visit Angola to carry on mum Diana's work on landmines. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has been hosted by the Queen for a State Visit to the UK - and joined the D-Day landing commemorations in Portsmouth. The formal visit meant a State Dinner at Buckingham Palace in white tie and ballgowns, with the Queen, Camilla and Kate bringing the bling with tiaras and royal regalia and First Lady Melania the picture of elegance. Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers was there - and he joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper and Mirror style director Amber Graafland to discuss all the goings on during the Trumps' UK stay. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queen will host US President Donald Trump for a State Visit next week - with all the pomp and circumstance that goes with it.After last year's non-State visit, where Trump and First Lady Melania visited the Queen at Windsor Castle, this will be a step up.But this is not just a royal visit, it is a political one too.Daily Mirror head of politics Jason Beattie and royal editor Russell Myers join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss what we can expect in pageantry, politics and pitfalls - and the somewhat chaotic political situation the visitors will find in the UK.They also look ahead to Prince Harry visiting the opening game of the cricket World Cup, after meeting the teams' captains ahead of the Buckingham Palace garden party.If you enjoy this episode, catch up on Jason's previous appearance on Pod Save The Queen, where we discussed the politics of royal tours. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've seen the Sussexes and Cambridges as we've never seen them before this week - with behind the scenes pictures released of very special moments. Meghan and Harry posted a stunning series of black and white wedding photos to mark their anniversary, providing a whole new perspective on the royal wedding. Then we saw Prince Louis walking for the first time as he joined his brother George and sister Charlotte exploring the garden mum Kate has created for Chelsea Flower Show. Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and style director Amber Graafland join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss the new pictures. And they also talked about the third royal wedding at St George's Chapel inside a year, when Lady Gabriella Windsor married Thomas Kingston. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three teenagers got even more than they bargained for in their day working on a special Next Gen edition of the Mirror. Prince William had agreed to do a text message interview over the new Shout mental health support charity launched by Heads Together earlier this month.So Chloe Kennedy, 16, Jaspreet Khatkar, 17, and Arron Manning-Jack, 14, joined Royal Editor Russell Myers in quizzing the future king on bullying, mental health and young people.Afterwards they joined Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to talk about their experience and how they see the royal family. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William, Kate and Harry started Heads Together three years ago to change the conversation on mental health.Initially, finding celebrities willing to add their voices was a struggle - now they are able to bring megastars like Katy Perry to the table, partly thanks to the candid conversations William and particularly Harry have had publicly about their own mental health struggles after the death of their mother, Princess Diana.In Mental Health Awareness Week, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and Gemma Sherlock, host of the all new mental health podcast 'No Really, I'm Fine', to discuss the royals' impact.And Zoe Forsey talks to Dave Smithson of Anxiety UK and Annie Belasco of Pandas Foundation about their work and the impact of being one of the 16 mental health related accounts followed on Instagram by @SussexRoyal.Plus the team catch up on Archie Mountbatten-Windsor's first few days, look ahead to Harry and Meghan's first anniversary, another royal weddin

The wait is finally over for expectant parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry - and for the world. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their baby son at 5.26am on May 6, just as the sun was rising. Harry excitedly shared the news a few hours later in an unexpected press call which did not go entirely to plan behind the scenes.Two days later, with Meghan alongside him, new dad Harry carried his baby out to introduce him to the world. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper catches up with Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers about how events unfolded, while Richard Innes, co-host of the First Time Dads podcast, and style director Amber Graafland share their thoughts on the Sussexes' first days as parents. And with the news of the baby's name breaking late - and Meghan and Harry choosing not to give their son the courtesy title Earl or Dumbarton - Zoe Forsey provides an added update. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

Princess Charlotte turns four today - will her Sussex cousin be a birthday twin?As the wait for the arrival of Meghan and Harry's little one continue, Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who is in Windsor on baby watch, and royal writer Zoe Forsey.They discuss what Harry's Netherlands trip means for the arrival of the royal baby, royal visitors at Frogmore Cottage and Russell's special delivery to speed the baby's arrival.And as it's Princess Charlotte's birthday, the team discuss what we know about Charlotte so far - and Zoe gets some insight into royal birthday parties from Norland nanny expert Louise Heren, writer of British Nannies and the Great War. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are doing things differently when it comes to the arrival of their royal baby.They won't be posing on the hospital steps, they are interested in hiring an American nanny - and plans are being drawn up which could see them working in Africa for several years.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and style director Amber Graafland to discuss the latest on the Sussexes, the royals' Easter gathering and the newly released pictures of Prince Louis.They also discuss what Harry and Meghan's recent plans could mean for the kind of royals they will be, why they have such a unique opportunity to make a big impact - and the tightrope they will need to tread. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPOILER WARNING: This podcast was recorded just after Series 3, Episode 4, when London is hit by a cholera outbreak.Historical drama Victoria reigns supreme for ITV on Sunday nights - and has an empire abroad too on PBS and others.Writer Daisy Goodwin joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss where history and drama meet, and why you can still have spoilers when you are writing about history. They also discuss womens' limited power at the time, why the Victorian age fascinates and its echoes with Queen Elizabeth II's reign. But what would Victoria think of Brexit...? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan Markle's pregnancy has been notable for many things: the dramatic announcement as the royal tour began, the designer wardrobe - and cradling her bump throughout. The Duchess of Sussex has had a busy programme of engagements over the last few months, which have given royal watchers plenty of opportunities to observe how she is settling into royal life. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper spoke to body language expert Judi James to discover why Meghan has been so keen to hold her bump - and the other signals the royals are sending. How has Prince Harry changed since Meghan's arrival? Do the Sussexes and the Cambridges get on? And how are William and Kate, Charles and Camilla's relationships in the month of their eighth and 14th wedding anniversaries?  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are about to become parents for the first time - but there is still plenty to do before the baby's arrival. Their new household is set up, they've moved into their Windsor home and already have their social media accounts up and running. And it has not yet been revealed where Baby Sussex will be making an appearance. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, style director Amber Graafland and writer Zoe Forsey to discuss what we do and don't know about the next royal arrival. They also discuss the pros and cons of royals' perfect poses on the hospital steps, what their life will be like in Windsor and what the baby might be called.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan Markle is now on maternity leave as she prepares for the imminent arrival of Baby Sussex. The Duchess seems to have sailed through her pregnancy, with a deluge of public engagements and no compromise on the high heels. Her maternity wardrobe is the envy of mums to be, with a host of bespoke pieces, designer labels - and a few classy high street choices too. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland, beauty writer Zoe Cripps and fashion assistant Megan Rees to pick their highlights. They discuss how Meghan has experimented with her style and evolved her hair and makeup as she settles in to her royal role before taking on another huge job: being a mum. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have some big changes coming up: they are moving house, becoming parents - and setting up their own royal household.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly originally wanted an independent setup, but instead will have their office based at Buckingham Palace with the Queen's.The Kensington Palace staff seem set to remain with Prince William and Kate, but the Sussexes have hired a big name for their first appointment: Sara Latham, who worked on Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Russell Myers and style director Amber Graafland to discuss the big changes for the Fab Four.They also talk about recent royal visits to Morocco and Northern Ireland, as well as share readers' comments on their discussion of Meghan's baby shower.Send in your thoughts to podsavethequeen@trinitymirror.com and you could be featured on the next episode.Leave a review on iTunes, Acast or wherever you are listening - and don't forget to subscri

With two months to go until her baby arrives, Meghan Markle shows no signs of slowing down just yet. The Duchess of Sussex flew to New York this week to enjoy a luxury baby shower with her showbiz friends, including Serena Williams, Priyanka Chopra and Abigail Spencer.Getting together with your friends before such a radical life change is always fun, and the American tradition has been catching on in the UK too, but the scale of the bash thrown for Meghan has drawn some criticism. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper debates the issues with royal editor Russell Myers and reporter Zoe Forsey. And they look ahead to Meghan's trip to Morocco with Prince Harry, where protests around the anniversary of the Arab Spring have raised security concerns. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Middleton has brought the wow factor this week.The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in two beautiful designer dresses at the BAFTAs and 100 Women In Finance awards, not to mention a Chanel tweed suit for a mental health conference. But the speech she gave at a conference about mental health in education was extra special: personal and spontaneous.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers brings the stories behind the royal engagements to this week’s Pod Save The Queen while style director Amber Graafland offers her fashion insights.Host Ann Gripper and the team also discuss Meghan Markle’s latest speech, engagements for William, Harry, Camilla and the Queen, and the returning headache of Thomas Markle. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices