As Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s new prime minister, King Charles invites his fourth leader in four years to form a government, raising fresh questions about the true extent of royal influence behind closed doors.
Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by Valentine Low, former royal correspondent of The Times and author of Power and the Palace, to explore how the power of the Crown really works. What does King Charles and Andy Burnham's surprising history tell us about the future of their relationship? And what happens when royal interests collide with government priorities?
Valentine book, Power and the Palace: How the Royals Exercise Political Influence is available now. You can buy a copy from The Times Bookshop, with a special discount for Times+ members.
Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk
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Producer: Robert Wallace
Video Producer: Eve Chadbourn
Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia
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