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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' royal editors Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah bring you the untold stories of what's…

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Sep 9, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Inside Prince George’s new life at Eton College (opens the original)

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    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 Melanie Sanderson, managing editor at The Good Schools Guide, to understand what the future king can expect - from the Eton terms he’ll have to learn, the mobile phone ban currently in place, and the people he will meet from different walks of life. They discuss how

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Can Harry and Meghan really be 'private' royals in the UK? (opens the original)

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    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 citizens? Back together after the summer break, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey discuss Meghan’s possible acting comeback, the narrative changing on Harry’s security, and palace fears of a rival royal court. They also look at the public response, the appetite for

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Catherine, Meghan, Camilla, Diana — the price of marrying a prince (opens the original)

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    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 behind palace walls more easily than others? Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah are joined by Simon Vigar, royal correspondent for 5 News and author of the new book, The Four Wives of Windsor , to examine the sacrifices, scrutiny and rivalries that come with marrying

  4. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK – why now? (opens the original)

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    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 Urwin, chief news correspondent of The Sunday Times , to discuss the Sussexes’ shock decision, the King’s reaction and what it could mean for Prince William. They also examine Harry’s security concerns, the couple’s life in America and whether their return risks cre

  5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    Can Charles reunite with Harry and keep William on side? (opens the original)

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    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 side? Roya Nikkhah is joined by journalist Catherine Mayer, author of Divide and Rule: Royal Women and Their Battles , and The Times columnist Hilary Rose to ask whether the Highgrove reunion marked a genuine turning point. Why does William remain unable to for

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