Pod Save The Queen

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations have officially begun! Zoe Forsey and royal writer Jennifer Newton sit down to discuss today's Trooping of the Colour event, which was even more exciting than we had expected! The Queen beamed as she waved to tens of thousands of well-wishers gathered on the Mall, joined by Charles, Camilla and the Cambridges. However it was Prince Louis who stole the show, delighting fans with some incredible facial expressions. We also got a very quick glimpse of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as they watched the historic events from Horse Guards. We also catch up with Russell Myers who was in the middle of the action at Buckingham Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a bumper episode this week as Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers catch up after Prince Charles and Camilla’s Canada tour. We discuss the Queen’s visit to the Chelsea Flower Show and her delight at the Jubilee Celebration event at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Meghan and Harry have also been out and about, sharing a kiss at a polo match and Prince William has carried out moving engagements. There’s also an update on Prince Andrew after Russell revealed he’s making daily visits to the Queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, royal writer and photographer Ian Lloyd has written a fascinating book on the Monarch's 70 years on the throne. He joins host Zoe Forsey to talk about his career so far, telling us what it's like to photograph the Queen and the changes he noticed in Prince Harry in recent years. He also shares funny stories about some awkward encounters between members of the royal family and celebs and the Queen's unusual approach to Christmas shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Prince Charles stepped in for the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament, reading out his mother’s speech. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss the historic day and what it means for the future of the Monarch. Russell also reflects on his visit to Manchester with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for an emotional engagement. We also discuss the Sussexes’ Jubilee announcement and Prince Harry’s acting gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers kick off this week’s show by discussing the extraordinary story of an intruder who managed to talk his way into the Queen’s guards’ barracks at Windsor. They chat about Meghan Markle’s cancelled Netflix show, the row over Adelaide Cottage and the Queen’s disappointment as her horses pull out of the Jubilee races. It’s also been a busy week for Camilla, with several interesting engagements and some exciting Vogue news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was great to see Meghan Markle back in the spotlight as she joined Prince Harry at the Invictus Games - and with some incredible outfits, we couldn’t resist another bonus fashion episode! Host Zoe Forsey is in the studio with OK!'s Scott Wells to talk about Meghan’s very un-royal wardrobe, including that red-carpet ready white power suit and countless tributes to Diana that we almost missed. And we couldn’t miss off the Queen’s outfit in her official birthday photo, so we chat about the strong look and tribute to Prince Philip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers look ahead to the Jubilee as an exciting new set of plans are revealed for the final day of the bumper weekend celebrations - The Peoples’ Pageant. There’s also an update on whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be joining the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the celebrations. We also discuss the adorable new Prince Louis photos, released to mark his fourth birthday, and more rumours that the Cambridges are looking to leave London.There’s an update on Prince Andrew from York council and a look at Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex’s tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy birthday to The Queen! We sat down to record this week's show on Her Maj’s 96th birthday, looking at that adorable new official photo and sweet messages from Charles, Camilla and the Cambridges. The big story from this week is Prince Harry’s latest TV interview and his controversial claims that he’s still protecting his grandmother and making sure she’s got the “right people around her”. We also chat about the Invictus Games, the royal family’s Easter Sunday church service and the last minute change to Edward and Sophie’s Caribbean tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss the royals’ tribute on the first anniversary of Prince Philip’s death and there’s another update on the Queen’s health as she pulls out of the Maundy Day Service. We also look at Kate’s unlikely friendship with the winner of this year’s Grand National and how he’s credited with getting her back together with Prince William after their 2007 split. There’s also lots of exciting royal tour news and we look ahead to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s trip to the Invictus Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A slightly calmer week in the royal world but still a lot for Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers to catch up on. We chat about fresh rumours that the Cambridges are set to move to Windsor and Prince Charles and Camilla’s trip to the EastEnders set. We also discuss Prince Andrew’s controversial and slightly baffling Falklands statement and the Prince of Wales’ hand-written letters to Jimmy Savile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been far too long since we’ve taken a proper look at royal fashion, so this week Zoe Forsey sat down with OK! Magazine’s Scott Wells for a special bonus episode. We look back at the Duchess of Cambridge’s incredible tour wardrobe - or “tourdrobe” - and the best looks from Prince Philip’s memorial service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe Forsey is joined by royal editor Russell Myers and photographer Ian Vogler to discuss a controversial royal week. We hear about the second half of the Cambridges’ Caribbean tour, including those heavily criticised Land Rover photos and Prince William’s unprecedented post-tour statement. We also reflect on Prince Philip’s memorial service and the Queen’s surprise decision to give Andrew a prominent role in the service - despite objections from her heirs Charles and William. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A slightly chaotic episode of Pod Save the Queen as we catch up on Commonwealth Day, St Patrick’s Day and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s tour. Zoe Forsey is joined by MyLondon’s royal writer Rebecca Russell to discuss events in the UK, with Russell Myers battling against time difference and a packed tour itinerary to join us with the latest news from the Caribbean. We also look ahead to Prince Philip’s memorial service next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her book Crown & Sceptre, historian and author Tracy Borman draw parallels between issues affecting the current royal family and their ancestors. On this week’s episode, Zoe Forsey chats with her about how the death of Prince Philip, Megxit and Kate’s development into our future Queen echo the history books. She also discussed her day job as Joint Chief Curator for Historic Royal Palaces, sharing some of the secrets from Kensington Palace and the Tower of London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The royals have attended a number of Ukraine-related events this week, hearing horrifying stories about those stuck in the conflict and the incredible work being done by organisations in the UK to help in any way possible. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers also discuss how the family marked International Women’s Day, Prince Harry’s day out at the rodeo and Camilla’s joke with the actress who plays her in The Crown. We also look ahead to Commonwealth Day and clear up the confusion around Prince William’s decision to skip the BAFTAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Zoe Forsey takes a well-deserved holiday, Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers takes the hosting duties joined by friend of the pod, Ian Vogler. In a week where the Ukraine crisis intensifies, the Royals joined the growing chorus to add their support to the country during the Russian invasion. But in better news, The Queen has resumed her duties via video calls after recovering from Covid-19. The pair start looking ahead to a busy Spring season for the Royals as events return at last.And something about goats?! Zoe normally writes these. PD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss the latest updates on the Queen’s health, including some breaking news about more cancelled engagements. We also chat about Kate’s visit to Copenhagen - including her brave attempt at the slide and her great outfit choices. There’s another legal case for Prince Harry and an exciting trip for Princess Anne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss Prince Andrew’s out-of-court deal with his sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre - and Queen’s decision to fund part of the massive £12million settlement. We’ve got the latest on the Met Police’s investigation into the cash-for-honours scandal after Prince Charles’ aide was accused of promising to secure a knighthood for a Saudi donor. In lighter news, we chat about Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie’s day out at the Super Bowl and Ian Vogler pops in to talk about Prince William’s visit to Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Queen marks 70 years on the throne, Zoe Forsey, Russell Myers and Ian Vogler discuss some of the key moments from the historical anniversary weekend. We had several new photos, including an adorable shot featuring Candy the dorgi, and a surprise statement from the Monarch in which she expressed her wish for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to become Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the throne. Zoe also speaks to historian Tracy Borman, who has picked 10 defining moments from the Queen’s reign - including the disastrous fly-on-the-wall documentary and her “annus horribilis”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There have been some great royal engagements for Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers to discuss this week, including the Duchess of Cambridge’s rugby training session and Charles and Camilla’s trip to ChinaTown. We also discuss rumours that Meghan Markle could be relaunching her lifestyle blog, The Tig, and talk of a TV comeback for Sarah Ferguson. We look ahead to the Queen’s Jubilee on Sunday and William’s trip to Dubai next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices