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New era, new name: Welcome to Pod Save The King, the award-winning Royal podcast from the Daily Mirror.


The Royal family is finding its way in a new era. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III began his reign alongside Camilla, The Queen Consort. William and Kate became Prince and Princess of Wales. As the family changes, rifts remain with Harry and Meghan across the Atlantic and Prince Andrew is still in the aftermath of the Newsnight interview. There is joy too, as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis grow up both in and out of the public eye, and the Tindalls, Beatrice and Eugenie find their own ways.


Expect behind the scenes details, fashion, travel, causes, politics and society, plus interviews with people who can provide a particular insight into your favourite Royals, their work and their place in Britain today. “Lively discussions with a wide-ranging appeal. Refreshingly informal, totally unstuffy and a thoroughly modern take on all things royal. And it’s funny too.” - the Press Awards Judges, who named Pod Save The King Lifestyle Podcast of the Year.


Your regular companions are Host Ann Gripper and Royal Editor Russell Myers. You can join the conversation about the podcast on Instagram and Twitter for a chance to hear your comments on the show, and follow @MirrorRoyal or subscribe to our Royal Newsletter for all the latest.

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William and Harry's rift explored in exclusive ...
Best men at each others' weddings, Princes William and Harry seemed to be brothers united - now they are divided by thousands of miles and on different paths. Robert Lacey, author of Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Story of a Family...
58 min
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Prince William goes green on global stage
The Duke of Cambridge launches the Earthshot Prize today, putting the environment right at the top of his agenda for the next decade. William has assembled a team of global stars to judge the £50million prize aiming to accelerate initiatives which can...
50 min
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What Kate did next: Scouts, Hold Still and life...
The Duchess of Cambridge got her woggle on this week as she became joint President of the scouts. Kate headed for a day of activities with kids in west London to mark the occasion - and this week we're putting her work in the spotlight. Host Ann...
62 min
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Meghan and Harry redefine royal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in action. With Finding Freedom now out there, and their new home chosen, they are making an increased number of appearances. Voting looks set to be a key, very unroyal theme for the Duchess in the lead up to...
51 min
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Meghan and Harry's Montecito move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have bought their first home - and with 16 bathrooms and nine bedrooms, it's not bad for a starter pad. They've chosen Montecito in Santa Barbara, California, as their base for their new lives away from the senior royal...
52 min
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Finding Freedom puts Harry and Meghan centre stage
The story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's romance, marriage and falling out of love with life as senior royals is told in the new book Finding Freedom. Authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand had access to Meghan and Harry's friends, and have...
50 min
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The Crown In Crisis - then and now
Edward VIII's abdication so he could marry Wallis Simpson caused turmoil - and continues to fascinate more than 80 years on. Prince Harry marrying glamorous American divorcee Meghan Markle had already drawn comparisons, even before they stood back...
53 min
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Secrets of Royal etiquette - your questions ans...
What do you do if you meet the Queen? When do you need to curtsy? How do titles work? And what should you do if you break the Queen's china?! Debrett's is the bible of etiquette, so Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper called in an expert to answer...
66 min
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Beatrice's big day, Philip's back and George is 7
Princess Beatrice's wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi was very different from any royal wedding that has gone before - but seemed to suit her down to the ground. From the dress previously worn by the Queen to the rapid replanning after the original...
54 min
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Double Duchess dos and new projects
The Duchess of Cambridge debuted her post lockdown hair do as she launched the BBC’s Tiny Happy People project. And the Duchess of Sussex showed off long, long locks speaking the the GirlUp summit. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by...
43 min
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Camilla on the wireless and Ghislaine on the th...
The Duchess of Cornwall followed in her husband Prince Charles' lockdown footsteps with a major radio interview and broadcast. Camilla guest edited Emma Barnett's show on BBC Radio 5 Live, putting the spotlight on her charities, sharing her...
49 min
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Meghan's court claims - and Prince Andrew book ...
A slew of new information has emerged in the latest round of court papers filed by the Duchess of Sussex in her case against Associated Newspapers. Meghan says she felt "unprotected" by the royal family, and disclosed a number of other details in the...
66 min
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Prince William as father, son and patron
Prince William turned 38 on Father's Day - and Kate's handiwork with the camera treated us to some very special photos with Prince Charles and the little Cambridges. To find out more about how William works, Pod Save The Queen's Zoe Forsey spoke to...
56 min
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The Queen back on parade and royals restart rea...
The Queen has had a lot of milestone moments in her 94 years - but she still managed to notch up another two in just a few days. She appeared in her first video call to mark Carers Week, joined by Princess Anne, and then oversaw a very different,...
40 min
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Portraits and protests in lockdown - and Prince...
Prince Philip marked his 99th birthday this week while in lockdown with the Queen at Windsor Castle. In an isolation operation known as HMS Bubble, it further separates the leading royals from the country at a time when Black Lives Matter protests...
47 min
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Royal video calls part 3: Lockdown fashion and ...
The Duchess of Cambridge has been impressing on video calls with her easy charm - and with her fashion too. Sophie Wessex's increased role is also allowing us to see more of her wardrobe, and we've glimpsed Meghan's style as she begins her new life...
20 min
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Royal video calls part 2: Rating the rooms
A public video call is not just a beauty parade for the participants - their rooms are on show as well. Lockdown has given us an intriguing glimpse into royal homes. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Claude Taylor, one half of the...
29 min
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Royal video calls part 1: The body language
The royal family have been making sure they remain visible in lockdown with a series of virtual engagements by video link. Some have come into their own as their personalities come to life on screen, while others have adapted more slowly. Pod Save...
51 min
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Royal bingo, classical music and mental health ...
Prince Charles shared his love of classical music with listeners of Classic FM this week - and gave some very personal insights too. The two special shows also showed a different side of him as a person. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper looks...
40 min
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Royals give more than a minute to mental health...
Prince William and Kate have made mental health a priority in their work - including during the coronavirus crisis. In Mental Health Awareness Week, show announcer Richard Innes joins host Ann Gripper to talk about how the royals make a difference...
55 min
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Team Windsor - and four special days
Like so many businesses, the royal family are finding new ways to collaborate during the coronavirus crisis. The Firm were out in force to mark International Nurses Day and the VE Day commemorations, with the Queen, Charles and Camilla, William and...
50 min
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Royal family's vital wartime role
Britain prepares to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day while in the grip of the biggest crisis since the war. During the current coronavirus pandemic, the royal family are adapting their work, pitching in and finding new ways to communicate - just...
37 min
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Major royal events past, present and future
Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding wowed the world. Now, nine years on, they have three children, key royal roles - and are front and centre of the royal family's response to the coronavirus crisis. Pod Save the Queen host Ann Gripper...
49 min
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How the royal family works - your questions ans...
The royal family is one of the world’s best know institutions - but how does it actually work? What does a private secretary actually do? Is there a spreadsheet for what the royal family wear to events? Do all engagements get approved by the Queen?...
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Royal birthdays in a time of coronavirus
The Queen this week marked her 94th birthday unlike any other - and Prince Louis's second birthday was celebrated with joyful rainbow-themed pictures that tap into the national mood. As the UK remains in lockdown while the country deals with the...
49 min