Pod Save The Queen

The Queen is set for a record-breaking milestone in 2022 as the first sovereign to celebrate 70 years on the throne - and the initial plans for the UK and Commonwealth celebrations have now been shared. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to get excited about an extra day off, talk through the plans and compare it to past jubilee celebrations. They also look back on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridges’ action-packed visit to Scotland, their vaccination pictures and William’s strong reaction to the Dyson report on Princess’s Diana’s interview with Panorama. They also discuss Prince Harry’s response to the BBC verdict, his Apple TV documentary and Sophie Wessex speaking out on the menopause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princess Diana asked her voice coach not to publish a book about her until both William and Harry were married.The Princess – who died in 1997 when her sons were 15 and 12 – told Stewart Pearce to wait "until after the boys are married".Pearce, the author of Diana The Voice of Change, revealed: "Diana said to me shortly before she died, 'Wouldn’t it be amazing if all of the work that we’ve done together became a book, but if you do, please don’t publish it until after the boys are married.'"Lifestyle Editor Zoe Forsey welcomes Stewart to the podcast to discuss his work with Diana, his take on the modern Royals and his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Meghan and Harry married in Windsor in 2018, few could have anticipated the path their lives have taken. Whatever those changes, mental health remains a key mission for the Sussexes - and for William and Kate.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the latest royal news, while Mirror columnist Darren Lewis gives his perspective on an extraordinary three years for the Sussexes.From the joyful baby news shared by Princess Beatrice and husband Edo to plans for the Queen’s jubilee, Charles and Camilla’s Northern Ireland visit, trouble for Prince Michael, the Cambridges’ latest outings, Harry’s podcast appearance and upcoming Apple + TV series - plus memories of that day at St George’s Chapel - there is plenty to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queen attending Parliament to give her speech was a step towards some kind of normality - even if it was a stripped back ceremony. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss a busy week of royal engagements, from Charles and Camilla accompanying Her Majesty to Meghan’s VaxLive video and Harry’s podcast appearance. They also talk about the Cambridges’ social media switches, the latest phase of Kate’s Hold Still project and celebrating Archie’s birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate's photos to mark the birthdays of her children have become a royal fixture. But the picture of Princess Charlotte as she turned six was not shared on the Kensington Palace account as Prince William joined football in a temporary social media boycott.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk Charlotte's birthday, the social media suspension - and the arrival of the Cambridges on YouTube. They also discuss William and Kate's latest engagements, Meghan's debut book and Harry's appearance on stage.And the Daily Mirror deputy political editor Ben Glaze joins Ann to look ahead to next week's Queen's Speech and State Opening of Parliament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with portrait photos and a family video with George, Charlotte and Louis.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper talks with Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers about their marking of the occasion and how 10 years of married (and royal) life have treated them, and Mirror royal photographer Ian Vogler shares his recollections of the big day.Kate has carved out a clear role for herself in the royal family, and Mirror Online features editor Zoe Forsey talks to Matt Hyde, chief executive of the Scouts, about what it has been like working with her.The team also catch up on the Queen and other royals' return to work after the loss of Prince Philip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sun shone at Windsor as the royal family united to grieve the death of Prince Philip. The funeral procession and service designed by the Duke of Edinburgh was a grand display - but also an opportunity for the 30 mourners able to attend to say their goodbyes. And the conversation between Princes William and Harry as they made their way back to Windsor Castle raised hopes for the beginning of a reconciliation. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on a unique and fitting farewell. They also discuss what comes next for the royal family - and how Prince William has already heeded the Battle Stations rallying cry which ended the service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle at the age of 99 on Friday - leaving a huge void for the Queen. Their bond over 73 years of marriage, and his presence as her “strength and stay” have been a huge part of the Queen’s reign. And the whole royal family will feel the absence of a unique character who was head of the family, just as the Queen is head of The Firm.Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and the Mirror’s online features editor Zoe Forsey to reflect on the emotional impact of Prince Philip’s death, the tributes paid by royals, his funeral and his extraordinary life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Charles and the Queen were reunited in the garden of Frogmore House in photos released by the palace at Easter.And on the west coast of California, Prince Harry was pictured playing with his dog on the beach. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the stories behind the pictures, and a poll that highlights differing attitudes to whether Charles, William or even Harry should succeed the Queen. They also talk about the latest royal engagements, whether Charles and Camilla’s trip to Greece was worthwhile given the Covid crisis as well as how Piers Morgan and Tom Bradby have been caught up in the breakdown of Harry and William’s relationship and the fallout from the Oprah interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princess Mary was the daughter of a king, sister to two more and the aunt of Queen Elizabeth II. She was also a hard-working Princess Royal who had to navigate many of the same challenges experienced today by royals who will never take the throne themselves. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Elisabeth Basford, author of Princess Mary: The First Modern Princess, to discuss Mary’s life, how she changed the job description for a princess and her lasting impact on other women who have been born or married into the royal family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Tindall shared the happy news of baby Lucas Philip’s rapid arrival - with Zara giving birth on their bathroom floor. It was happy news for the royal family amid the ongoing fallout from Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview, and in a week where they led the UK as the country paused to remember those lost to coronavirus. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to catch up on a busy two weeks of royal news, including the Cambridges’ special way of marking Mothering Sunday, Kate’s pilgrimage to Clapham Common and return to Westminster Abbey with William. They also talk about Prince Philip's recovery, Prince Harry’s new jobs, changes at Archewell and how things stand after the Sussexes’ tell-all interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it really like to live and work at Kensington Palace?Tom Quinn, author of Kensington Palace: An Intimate Memoir from Queen Mary to Meghan Markle, joins Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss the royal residence and its famous residents. In an interview recorded before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s permanent departure from their senior royal roles was confirmed, they discuss what life is like for the royals who live there now, during Princess Diana’s time and earlier. Tom also shares the recollections of staff who worked there. Kensington Palace: An Intimate Memoir from Queen Mary to Meghan Markle is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trailers had built the tension - but Meghan Markle's interview with chat show Queen Oprah Winfrey was even more dramatic than anticipated.The Duchess of Sussex shared her truth on her experience since becoming a royal, and raised difficult questions for the Firm on race and mental health, while Harry his dad had stopped taking his calls.Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of the Queen.So where are we now, and what happens next? And what did we take away from the interview? Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers and Mirror fashionista Sarah Bradbury to discuss the interview - and the fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions were already running high ahead of Meghan and Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, with the dramatic music barely needed to build the hype. Then claims by former staff about the Duchess of Sussex’s behaviour exploded in The Times, sparking a new war of words with the Palace. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers discuss the claims and counter claims, and what we can expect from Meghan’s big moment in Oprah’s hotseat. They also look back on Prince Harry’s appearance with James Corden on the Late Late Show, update on Prince Philip’s health and the Queen taking on anti-vaccers. And Zoe Cripps makes a cameo appearance to talk Meghan’s look for Oprah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a year of trial separation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s divorce from the royal family is complete. But the departure, which included their royal patronages being returned to the Queen, sparked a debate about the nature of public service. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss their exit, who might get their patronages and how the Sussexes have or haven’t achieved their wishes. They also catch up on the latest on Prince Philip, Eugenie and Jack’s baby picture and Prince William’s new staffer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since Meghan and Harry quit as senior royals and upped sticks to the other side of the Atlantic, a major TV interview has been mooted. Now they have a confirmed date with chat show Queen Oprah Winfrey - and a broadcast sure to be watched by millions, including a very nervous royal household. The announcement came hot on the heels of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announcing they are expecting a little brother or sister for Archie - and Meghan’s win in her privacy case against the Mail on Sunday. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers discuss the big week of Sussex news, as well as Prince Philip’s latest hospital stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank announced the arrival of their new baby boy with a textbook celebrity Instagram announcement. And Princess Anne gave us a peak into what goes on at home when the royal family shared a photo of her watching the rugby with her husband. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the new royal arrival and the epic game of ‘I spy’ sparked by the Princess Royal. They also talk about Prince Charles getting vaccinated and Camilla's book club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Harry’s military roles are the one part of royal life he appears desperate to hold onto - but does he really need to? His honorary positions are expected to be a key part of the review one year on from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leaving their roles as senior royals, and he was this week awarded damages over "baseless, false and defamatory" claims he had turned his back on the Royal Marines. Those damages were donated to the Invictus Games. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper and Daily Mirror royal editor discuss whether there is a way for Prince Harry’s honorary roles to be redefined - or whether he has already done that himself through Invictus. They also discuss the row over Meghan’s name on Archie’s birth certificate and discuss how the Sussexes’ new relationship with the media work. They also talk Joe Biden’s royal invitations, the Cambridges’ involvement in children’s mental health week and speaking out against racism in football, and they pay their respects to Captain Sir Tom Moore. Learn mor

The Duchess of Cambridge stood out in tartan for the royals’ Burns’ Night celebrations - and took part in an emotional video call to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. And she and William have also been spotted in new rooms for their video calls, thanks to the Queen. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to catch up on the latest royal news, including major changes in the Cambridges’ and Clarence House staff - and Prince Andrew’s.And the Mirror’s online travel editor and resident bookworm Julie Delahaye talks Camilla’s choice of books for her Duchess of Cornwall Reading Room project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princess Diana’s wedding to Prince Charles looked like a fairytale - but she would go on to describe it as the worst day of her life. She made that confession in interviews recorded with a friend for Andrew Morton’s famous biography Diana: Her True Story. Extracts of those tapes were released after her death - but it would be another 20 years before Morton was persuaded to release fuller extracts for a documentary, and another three years before The Crown: Season 4 really brought that film, Diana: In Her Own Words, to viewers’ attention. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by filmmaker Tom Jennings to discuss what Diana had to say, and how Tom came to retell her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices