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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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Queen back to work - and completes 68th year on...
The Queen acceded to the throne 68 years ago today, aged just 25, after the death of her father, King George VI. This week she returned to work with the opening of a pumping station and a visit to an RAF base. William and Kate have had a busy week...
43 min
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Royals remember the Holocaust and address the f...
Prince Charles travelled to Israel for a series of important engagements remembering the Holocaust 75 years on. At home, two photos taken of survivors by the Duchess of Cambridge were released to mark Holocaust Memorial Day before she and William...
40 min
253
The Palace and The Press - Part 2 - Media law l...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have cited their treatment by the press as one of the reasons for their move to Canada and withdrawal from their roles as full time working royals. To get a new perspective on the media coverage, and discuss how the...
20 min
254
The Palace and The Press - Part 1 - IPSO, the ...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have cited their treatment by the press as one of the reasons for their move to Canada and withdrawal from their roles as full time working royals. Pictures of Meghan walking in a park with baby Archie have already been...
36 min
255
Harry and Meghan deal done - and dissected
The royal family has entered a new era after agreeing terms for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to begin a new, independent life. Prince Harry and Meghan have given up a lot for the sake of freedom, and did not having things all their own way, but the...
48 min
256
Prince Harry and the Cambridges back to business
After the Sandringham Summit, the royal family has returned to some kind of normality with a series of public engagements. Prince William and Kate were in Bradford, while the Duke of Sussex was at Buckingham Palace for the Rugby League World Cup draw...
35 min
257
Queen's Sandringham summit statement sets the t...
Prince Harry and Meghan surprised the royal family by announcing their plans to step back from senior royal roles and be financially independent - but those plans are still not fully formed. With tensions running high and the Duchess of Sussex having...
44 min
258
Harry and Meghan quit The Firm - now what?
Prince Harry and wife Meghan returned from their break in Canada - and delivered the bombshell news they are stepping back as senior royals. The statement released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they intended to become "financially...
34 min
259
Royal review of the year
The royal year got off to a rocky start with Prince Philip's car crash - and that was just the first of the bumps in the road. While the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan's son Archie was a happy highlight, their struggles with dealing with their...
47 min
260
Kate's royally fashionable year
The Duchess of Cambridge has been setting style trends for years - but she seemed to up her game yet again in 2020. The Pakistan tour was a highlight in her fashion year, but there have been lots of other outings to savour too. Pod Save The Queen host...
34 min
261
A Berry festive royal Christmas
The royal family have held their annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace - next stop Sandringham for the big day itself.  Pod Save The Queen host is joined by commentator Susie Boniface - aka FleetStreetFox - and Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe...
37 min
262
Meeting the royal Twitterati
The new generation of royals have inspired a new generation of coverage - on social media. They have inspired blogs, Twitter accounts, Facebook groups and fan pages and Instagram feeds. Royal watchers have created their own online community - and...
70 min
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Prince Andrew's accuser's Panorama moment - and...
Prince Andrew may have stepped back from his public role, but he is still very much in the headlines.  After his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview (discussed in the previous episode), this week a new interview with his accuser Virginia Giuffre was...
48 min
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Prince Andrew gets the sack
Prince Andrew's former friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and allegations around the Duke of York's own behaviour have been an ongoing problem for the royal family. The scrutiny increased after Epstein was found hanged in his prison cell in...
43 min
265
The Crown season 3 special
Netflix hit series The Crown has returned for its highly anticipated third season, with Oscar winning actress Olivia Colman stepping into the role of Queen Elizabeth II. Host Zoe Forsey is joined by Netflix oracle Lewis Knight, TV editor Helen Kelly...
34 min
266
Remembrance wrap-up and William goes green at C...
The royal family marked Remembrance weekend with moving ceremonies and some stunning outfits - with the Queen's tear dominating front pages.  Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by royal editor Russell Myers, deputy fashion editor Rivkie...
34 min
267
Secrets of the Queen's dresser plus the Royals'...
Angela Kelly has worked for the Queen for 25 years - and been given rare permission to write a book about Her Majesty. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@ZoeForsey) to discuss...
48 min
268
Meghan Markle, race and racism
On marrying Prince Harry, Meghan became the first mixed race member of the royal family The Voice newspaper's online editor Leah Sinclair (@leahsinclairr) and Mirror columnist Eva Simpson (@evamsimpson) join host Ann Gripper to talk about the Duchess...
42 min
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Inside Kate and William's Pakistan tour - and t...
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have completed a successful visit to Pakistan - and made the most of their plans being disrupted by a thunderstorm. Express royal editor Richard Palmer (@royalreporter), who was on the plane with the royals when it...
37 min
270
Meghan and Harry's candid Africa interviews
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke frankly with ITV news anchor Tom Bradby on several occasions throughout their recent Africa tour. That became the documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey. They spoke of their struggles in the limelight,...
36 min
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Kate and William wow in Pakistan as Harry gets ...
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made a fine start to their royal visit to Pakistan - and it has certainly had the X Factor.  Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers), style...
30 min
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Fashion special! Meghan Markle's Africa tourdrobe
This week's Pod Save the Queen is a fashion special as we look back at the Duchess of Sussex's best looks from her Africa Royal Tour. Host Ann Gripper and Fashion Director Amber Graafland are joined by special guests Megan Rees and Zoe Cripps....
37 min
273
Princess Beatrice engaged and Harry and Meghan'...
Another royal wedding is on the horizon after Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement! Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror style director Amber Graafland and lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey to get...
64 min
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Royal tour hits South Africa - with Archie, PDA...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's South Africa tour is well under way - and Archie has already stolen the show.  But when we are not getting gooey-eyed over the very cute little prince, and what his besotted parents are telling us about him, the Duke...
40 min
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Meghan’s Smart Works collection, royal holidays...
We’re now just a few days away from Meghan and Harry’s Africa Royal Tour, and the preparations are well underway. Royal Editor Russell Myers talks through his final preparations - including a last minute trip to the embassy and a visa panic. Amber...
43 min