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The Royals

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The latest news on the drama that is the British royal family. Providing the inside story on Charles and Camilla, William and Kate, Harry and Meghan (and more!), The Times and The Sunday Times's royal editors Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah bring you the untold stories of what's really going on during the reign of King Charles III. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

  • Is King Charles under siege? – Spencer, Andrew and the Sussexes

    September 30, 2026 · 24 min

    Four years into his reign, is King Charles setting the royal agenda — or being forced to react to the people and problems around him? Earl Spencer has renewed his attack on the King’s character and accused Buckingham Palace of responding…

  • Earl Spencer, King Charles and the battle for Diana's legacy

    September 23, 2026 · 27 min

    Did King Charles really tell Earl Spencer that Diana would soon be forgotten? In his new memoir, Swan Song, Diana’s brother makes a series of explosive claims about the King’s behaviour following her death — prompting a swift and unusually…

  • Why Harry and Meghan face a school and security crisis

    September 16, 2026 · 29 min

    Why have Harry and Meghan moved Archie and Lilibet from their new school after just two days? Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey reveal what prompted the decision, how security concerns are disrupting the Sussexes’ new life in Britain, and…

  • Inside Prince George’s new life at Eton College

    September 9, 2026 · 26 min

    Prince George started at Eton College this week, following in his father's footsteps at Britain's most prestigious school. But what will his new life as a 13-year-old boarding pupil be like? Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by…

  • Can Harry and Meghan really be 'private' royals in the UK?

    September 2, 2026 · 26 min

    Harry and Meghan have returned to Britain with Archie and Lilibet, but their new life remains remarkably undefined. How long will they stay, what will they do here — and can two of the world’s most recognisable royals truly live as private…

  • Catherine, Meghan, Camilla, Diana — the price of marrying a prince

    August 26, 2026 · 29 min

    Diana, Camilla, Catherine and Meghan each made the life-changing choice to marry into the House of Windsor. On the surface, it looks like a fairy tale. But what is the true cost of becoming a royal wife? And why have some adapted to life…

  • Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK – why now?

    August 20, 2026 · 28 min

    Harry and Meghan are reportedly moving back to Britain with Archie and Lilibet, more than six years after leaving royal life for California. But why now — and how will their return work in practice? Roya Nikkhah is joined by Rosamund…

  • Can Charles reunite with Harry and keep William on side?

    August 12, 2026 · 29 min

    Prince Harry is expected to return to Britain in September, amid signs of a thaw in his relationship with King Charles. But where does that leave Prince William? And can the King rebuild ties with his younger son while keeping his heir on…