Pod Save The Queen

The United Kingdom has seen its first coronation for 70 years - and King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially have their crowns. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper looks back on the celebrations with Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips, who was in Westminster Abbey for the ceremony. They reflect on the sights, sounds and lasting impact of an event which was full of tradition - and how it fits into today's world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his marriage to Princess Diana, the exit of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as working royals, and the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II, these are the moments that formed who King Charles is today.  Add your coronation message to our interactive map at https://kingcharlescoronationcelebration.com Order your 164-page King Charles III and Queen Camilla coronation collector's edition from our online shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve had the midnight rehearsal as troops paraded through London’s streets, now it’s time for the real thing as we celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla this weekend. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, fresh from the King’s first garden party, to discuss all the final details and reflect on the mood ahead of the big day. They also discuss William and Kate’s pub visit, Princess Anne’s big interview and round up the royal updates. We also hear how Mirror lifestyle writer Saffron Otter got on making the coronation trifle. And in our second spotlight on volunteering, Samaritans chair Keith Leslie talks about the King’s long patronage of the charity for people in crisis. Add your coronation message to our interactive map at https://kingcharlescoronationcelebration.com Order your 164-page King Charles III and Queen Camilla coronation collector's edition from our online shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Details of the coronation are coming out thick and fast, but there is still royal business to do too. The King and Queen were in Liverpool as part of the build-up to another major event coming in May: the Eurovision Song Contest. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to catch up on all the royal latest, including the timetable for the coronation, a special role for Princess Anne and some controversial guests. They also reflect on the photos released to mark Prince Louis and the late Queen's birthdays, and Harry and Meghan's kisscam moment. Plus, as volunteering is put at the heart of the coronation celebrations, Ann turns the spotlight on what Camilla is like as a royal patron in an interview with Peter Laurie, CEO of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronation updates are coming thick and fast as we count down to the big day. The Sussexes have confirmed Prince Harry is coming but Meghan, Archie and Lillibet are not - with other guests and the first acts of the concert line-up also confirmed. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to catch up on all the coronation issues and discuss the biggest talking points. Plus podcast listeners and Mirror Online lifestyle editor Courtney Pochin give their verdict on the coronation quiche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the late Queen died, Charles not only became King, he became head of the Church of England. Elizabeth II had spoken very personally of her faith on a number of occasions, and church events are a huge part of the royal calendar, whether it is the Commonwealth Day service or the family’s traditional Easter and Christmas gatherings at Windsor and Sandringham. The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, former Bishop of Kensington and now running the CofE’s Centre for Cultural Witness programme, joins Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper to explore the relationship between the royal family and the church. They also reflect on the religious significance of the coronation, its regalia and the impact of the change in Sovereign on the Church. Explore more church perspectives on the coronation on the Centre for Cultural Witness's www.seenandunseen.com website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grand invitations for the coronation of King Charles III feature symbolic flowers and emblems - and the confirmation the Consort is being dropped from Camilla's title. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers who had the inside scoop on who is - and who isn't - going to be on the Buckingham Palace balcony to discuss all the latest coronation details. They also reflect on the King and Queen (Consort)'s State visit to Germany, the Maundy money tradition and what we can look forward to over Easter weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles and Camilla were meant to be in France for their first State visit - but it was called off amid protests on the streets against retirement reforms. So instead it is Germany who are first to host the new King and Queen Consort. Returning Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined in the studio by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers - who also sends in an update from Berlin with photographer Ian Vogler. They also talk about Prince Harry's return to the UK, the Demise Honours and Prince William's visit to Poland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A familiar voice returns to the hosting throne! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The royals marked Mother’s Day by sharing a series of gorgeous family snaps, including a lovely snap of Princess Kate playing with her youngest, Louis. Host Zoe Forsey is joined by royal writer Jennifer Newton also discuss the never-before-seen snaps, as well as Kate’s latest Shaping Us outing and Princess Anne’s trip to Coronation Street cobbles. Prince William has also been on an extremely important secret trip to Poland and we look back at his particularly moving speech about Kate on St Patrick’s Day. There’s more Coronation news and we look ahead to King Charles and Camilla’s state visit next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe Forsey is joined by Royal Writer Jennifer Newton and fashion expert Sarah Bradbury to discuss Commonwealth Day 2023. This year’s celebration was a historic one as it’s King Charles’s first as Monarch, and he decided to mix things up slightly by delivering a speech, paying tribute to his late mother while urging people to “strive together” to achieve a “global common good. We also hear what a lip reader believes Charles, William and Kate chatted about before they took their seats, and why Camilla said she needed a drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As it’s announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children will now be known as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss yet another very, very busy royal week. The Sussexes’ also threw a very unroyal christening for their second born and Harry sat down for another insightful Q&A. Back in the UK the King, Queen and Kate have all been out and about, and Sarah Ferguson has spoken about the Queen and her relationship with Prince Andrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge royal row has kicked off this week after King Charles asked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move out of their UK home, Frogmore Cottage. The bold decision has really split opinion, with some saying it’s a bitter move while others think it’s understandable following the Duke’s claims in Spare. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers sit down to discuss the ins and outs of the King’s decision. They also catch up on two weeks worth of royal events, including Kate’s gorgeous BAFTAs look, Kate and William’s rugby fallout and Camilla’s decision to give her grandchildren a starring role in the Coronation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With King Charles’s Coronation just a few months away, Zoe Forsey sits down with royal author Gill Knappett to learn more about him - both as a Monarch and a man. For her new book King Charles III, Gill has been tirelessly researching his life and career, and now shares her views on how his life to this point has prepared him for the Crown. We discuss how the Queen prepared him for the role and how his bond with Prince William and Princess Kate has grown even stronger in the past few months. Sign up to our Royal Newsletter for the latest royal stories from Daily Mirror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite Camilla being forced to cancel all engagements after testing positive for Covid, it’s been a busy week for the royal family with a series of high-profile engagements. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss King Charles’ extremely important meeting with President Zelenskyy and his visit to volunteers working tirelessly to support the rescue mission in Turkey and Syria following the devastating earthquake. Prince William also revealed he’s an Only Fools and Horses fan while Kate got a surprise from an old teacher. Buckingham Palace also shared more Coronation details, including the Crown that Camilla will wear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princess Kate has stolen the royal spotlight in the first few weeks of 2023, making a huge impact with her early years campaign Shaping Us. And as she’s taken centre stage for speeches, videos and appearances, she’s had the perfect look for every occasion. Zoe Forsey sits down with Sarah Bradbury for a Fashion Special to look at how Kate’s style has developed in the last few weeks. We also look ahead to the rest of the year and make some Coronation fashion predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a busy week for the royals with lots of events and engagements, but leading the way is Princess Kate who launched her highly-anticipated Shaping Us project. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss her exciting new campaign, which featured celebs, experts and an adorable cartoon character called Layla. Elsewhere in The Firm, we discuss Australia’s decision not to use King Charles’s portrait on their new banknotes and Camilla’s work with an international book charity. The royals also marked Holocaust Memorial Day and Sophie Wessex learnt about the difficulties facing farmers across the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very exciting week for the royal family as Princess Eugenie announces she’s expecting her second child, while the details of King Charles’ Coronation were revealed. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers talk through the three-day celebration for the King’s big day, including a service at Westminster Abbey, a star-studded concert and a day of volunteering. Eugenie shared her happy news on Instagram with a gorgeous snap of August kissing her bump, taken by loving hubby Jack. We also look ahead to an exciting announcement from Princess Kate, expected next week, and Camilla has been out and about in Bath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seeming to ignore the claims in Prince Harry’s book, the royals returned to work this week with very busy diaries. King Charles donned his kilt for a trip to Scotland while Prince William and Princess Kate carried out engagements highlighting their areas of focus for 2023. We also hear your views on Spare and discuss Harry’s baffling Elizabeth Arden line that went viral this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare has finally hit the shelves, and there is certainly a lot for Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers to talk about. The Duke of Sussex takes aim at pretty much every member of the royal family, with Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate taking the brunt of his accusations. He also shares some very personal stories, including his love letters to Meghan, details of how he lost his virginity and a baffling story about his penis. We also talk about the TV interviews he’s given to promote the book, and Russell shares what his sources are telling him about the reaction behind Palace walls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices