Pod Save The Queen

Zoe Forsey, Russell Myers and Ian Vogler take a look back at some of the biggest moments from 2021. The Queen said goodbye to her “strength and stay” Prince Philip at a socially-distanced funeral while the family welcomed four new royal babies. There were also royal tours and some fashion moments engagements. Meanwhile across the pond Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat down for their bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview and announced several exciting projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Queen has made the difficult decision to cancel her tradition Christmas trip to Sandringham, so royal editor Russell Myers tells host Zoe Forsey about her alternative Windsor plans. We discuss the potential guest list and why she might be swapping the Champagne for prosecco this year. We also hear about Meghan and Harry’s generous Christmas gesture and Camilla’s annual tree decorating event. We would like to wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas, we hope you enjoy your celebrations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The royal Christmas cards have arrived! Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers discuss the Cambridges’ beautiful holiday photo and Prince Charles and Camilla’s very 2021 snap. The Prince of Wales visited a vaccine centre and there is an update on Prince Andrew’s case. We also hear about Prince Harry’s moving letter to the family of a fallen hero and how the Covid rates may impact the family’s festive plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Host Zoe Forsey and royal editor Russell Myers discuss the Duchess of Cambridge’s Together at Christmas carol concert and there’s an update on Prince Andrew’s festive plans as it’s revealed he’ll be skipping this year’s celebrations. We also chat about Camilla’s love of The Archers and Prince William’s Time to Walk ‘audio experience’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is so good we recorded it twice. Well, technically we only recorded it once - as producer Dan forgot to hit the big red button on our first attempt. But luckily it’s been a very interesting week, so host Zoe Forsey and royal editor Russell Myers were more than happy to discuss Prince William’s trip to Leeds and the Princes and the Press documentary for a second time. Friend of the podcast Ian Vogler also joins the show to chat about Prince Charles’s trip to Barbados. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s finally happened! Working our way through the Hosting Line Of Succession, it’s Russell Myers’ turn in the hosting chair for this episode. Joined by friend of the show, Ian Vogler, the pair round off the final leg of Charles and Camilla’s royal tour in Egypt.We look ahead to the trip to Barbados as they become a Republic and discuss what it might mean for the future of The Commonwealth. And as part one of The Princes and The Press aired, Russell and Ian discuss how long the fallout might last as the palaces push back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a VERY exciting week at Pod Save the Queen as host Zoe Forsey is back in the studio! But even more excitingly, royal editor Russell Myers is recording from Jordan, where he’s following Prince Charles and Camilla’s first Royal Tour since before the pandemic. As well as all the exciting travel news, the Queen has returned to work and Meghan Markle has revealed another TV interview - this time with Ellen. We also discuss Remembrance Sunday, including Prince Charles’s emotion and a centre stage role for the Duchess of Cambridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan Markle’s copyright case took a drastic turn this week, so royal editor Russell Myers updates host Zoe Forsey on the latest from the courtroom. The Sussexes also enjoyed a glitzy night out at a New York gala - with a statement dress from the Duchess. Closer to home, we discuss how the royals are paying their respects to our fallen heroes for Remembrance Day, and there is an update on the Queen’s health. And we finally reveal... where is Ann? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know it’s only November, but this week host Zoe Forsey and the Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers talk about Christmas! Following health concerns, the Queen’s doctor gave her the go-ahead to fly up to Sandringham for a weekend away - and she’ll use that time to oversee the planning of this year’s royal festive fun. Russell is also back from COP26 so fills us in on how Prince Charles, Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got on - and what he thought of the Queen’s video message. And even though the Sussexes didn’t attend, they released a pledge to make Archewell net zero by 2030. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a worrying week with further concerns over the Queen’s health, so royal editor Russell Myers updates host Zoe Forsey on everything we know so far. While the Monarch is missing COP26, we look ahead to next week’s event and what we can expect from Prince Charles, Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. And for the first time in far, far too long, we’re very excited to say we have some royal tour news and we discuss the Cambridges' very fancy start to their half-term holiday. We also talk about Camilla’s moving tribute to Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa in her landmark speech calling for an end to sexual violence against women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin this week’s episode by discussing the Queen’s decision to cancel her trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice, with royal editor Russell Myers sharing the latest updates from the Palace with host Zoe Forsey. We also chatt about Prince William’s brilliant Earthshot Prize Ceremony, focusing on the inspiring winners, sustainable fashion (including the Duke’s green velvet blazer and 20-year-old trousers) and Kate’s speech. There is also a controversial comment from the Queen and her decision to turn down the Oldie of the Year Award. Sarah Bradbury joins us to discuss the best fashion looks of the week, including red numbers from Camilla and Kate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a busy week for the royals, so lots for host Zoe Forsey and royal editor Russell Myers to discuss. The Queen returned to Buckingham Palace for her first major engagement since the beginning of the pandemic, writing a secret message that will travel around the world. She stayed in London to attend a service at Westminster Abbey, where she was spotted using a walking stick. Meanwhile, Prince Charles chatted to the BBC and Princess Eugenie and husband Jack marked their third wedding anniversary by sharing an unseen royal wedding photo. Russell gives an update on rumours Meghan and Harry have decided to christening Lilibet in the US and we discuss the cute photos of Princess Beatrice taking her baby daughter out for a walk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Mirror’s royal editor joins host Zoe Forsey to talk about the Queen and Prince Charles’s day out, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s trip to Northern Ireland (complete with giant spider and a snake) and Sophie Wessex’s powerful words on the menopause. There is also an update on Prince Andrew and we learn the sweet meaning behind the name Princess Beatrice picked for her baby girl. Sarah Bradbury shares her thoughts on Kate’s bright purple suit, or as Russell calls it, her Quality Street suit, and the return of that beautiful £16 Zara dress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duchess of Cambridge has wowed at two very different events in two very different outfits this week. Kate brought full red carpet glamour to the James Bond premiere at the Royal Albert Hall - days after sporting a mini tennis outfit as she hit the court with Emma Raducanu and Britain’s other US Open champions. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Meghan and Harry embarked on a New York visit with plenty of echoes of a royal tour. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the latest royal engagements. They also catch up on the latest in the Prince Andrew case and reflect further on the Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prince Philip would have been 100 in June, and preparations were already well under way for his birthday celebrations before he passed away in April. That included a documentary reflecting on his life, which has been updated as a tribute to his life - with contributions from his children and grandchildren. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who shares his highlights. They also discuss the latest announcements about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the arrival of Princess Beatrice’s daughter and the shortlist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize.Plus they catch up on the latest in the Prince Andrew court case, Kate’s engagements and a very glamorous date for the diary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Ferguson has written a romantic novel Her Heart For A Compass - but what was it like working with the Duchess of York?Zoe Forsey talked to co-author Marguerite Kaye about it all.And Zoe also joins Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper, along with Mirror fashionista Sarah Bradbury to look back on two royal(esque) weddings as Princess Alexandra’s granddaughter and Kate’s brother James Middleton got married (not to each other!) and the royals’ enjoyment of Emma Raducanu’s stunning US Open win.Mirror royal editor Russell Myers will be back with Ann next week to catch up on the latest in the Prince Andrew saga and all the other major royal news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queen may be 95, but talking about plans for her death is just not the done thing. But a leak inquiry is now being considered after a political website published details of what will happen when that day sadly comes - and in the days that follow. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss why it has caused such a stir. They also catch up on the latest on Prince Andrew, questions for Prince Charles over honours and whether Meghan and Harry are heading for the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virginia Giuffre has filed a civil case against Prince Andrew - and the clock is now running to get the papers served. She accuses the Duke of York of assaulting her in New York, London and the Caribbean. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to talk about the case and where it goes next - and catch up on the details of the royal summer. They also discuss Meghan’s 40th birthday initiative, the Cambridges’ summer holiday, the royals’ latest environmental drive and the winning emblem for the Platinum Jubilee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re joined in the virtual Pod Save the Queen Studio by the incredibly talented co-creator and cast of a new stage show about all our favourite royals - The Windsors: Endgame. Co-creator Bert Tyler-Moore talks about writing the characters of Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan Markle, while the show’s stars - Tom Durrant Pritchard, Tracy Ann Oberman and Harry Enfield give a bit of an insight into the West End newcomer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent months, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has stepped further into the royal spotlight to fill the gap left by other members of The Firm. As well as her incredible style, we’ve loved learning more about her important charity work so invited Monica Smith and Olivia Curno into the (virtual) Pod Save the Queen recording studio for this week’s show. They chat to Mirror Online's features editor, Zoe Forsey, about The Vision Foundation, which Sophie is Patron of. The sight loss charity does vital work to help people who are visually impaired. Olivia explains what it's like working so closely with Sophie while Monica tells us about the tandem bike ride she took with the Countess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices