The Royal Beat Podcast

Following King Charles III’s 77th birthday, this True Royalty Original delves into the plans the King is making for the future. Despite his cancer diagnosis nearly two years ago, King Charles has been busier than ever, travelling to Poland, Canada, Italy, and the Vatican, and making history by praying with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel—the first public prayer between a British monarch and a pope in 500 years.Host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by Russell Myers, Royal Editor at the Daily Mirror, and Katie Nicholl, Royal Correspondent for Vanity Fair, to provide expert insights on how the King has used his illness to connect with fellow cancer patients and how he may be remembered 100 years from now.Get all the True Royalty Originals discussion earlier by subscribing to True Royalty TV.#RoyalFamily #KingCharles #Royal #Royals #PrinceWilliam #PrinceHarry #queenelizabeth #PrincessCatherine #PrincessKate #RoyalHistory #TrueRoyalty

Six years on from Andrew Windsor‘s infamous BBC Newsnight interview, we tell the inside story of how the former prince defended his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and the allegations made against him by Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. In this True Royalty Original, host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by Ailsa Anderson, Former Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and Jack Royston, Chief Royal Correspondent for Newsweek who discuss the public fallout from the interview and reveal how further revelations have shed new light on Andrew’s testimony.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have brought forward the move-in date of their new home, Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, but what does this choice of residence say about them and the life they wish to lead? In this True Royalty Original, host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by Hannah Fernando, Group Editor of woman&home and Dr Ed Owens, Historian and Author to reveal all the secrets of this latest move and why upsizing from four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge might not be an obvious choice for a future king.

Why are Catherine and Meghan so often pitted against one another? This True Royalty Original delves into the comparison culture that has shaped their public relationship and asks whether media narratives helped fuel real-life tensions between the two duchesses. From expectations of sisterhood to the battle for headlines, we uncover how the ‘Team Kate vs Team Meghan’ mentality emerged and the toll it has taken on both women.Hosted by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, with insights from royal social media influencers Amanda Matta (TikTok) and Lydia Alty (YouTube), this programme explores how the rivalry plays out both in the press and online.Don’t miss this unmissable royal special — only on True Royalty TV.#RoyalFamily #Royal #Royals #PrinceWilliam #PrinceHarry #queenelizabeth #princesscatherine #princesskate #Princessdiana #KingCharles #MeghanMarkle #PrinceAndrew

Which royal residences are the most haunted? In this Halloween special, host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by royal historians, Professor Kate Williams and Gareth Russell to uncover the brutal murders, myths and mysteries that have haunted royal households for centuries - dusting off the ghosts of King Henry VIII’s wives, Catherine Howard and Jane Seymour as well as a servant called Sybil Penn. In this True Royalty Original show, we reveal which royals have been most interested in exploring the world of the supernatural and which current members of the royal family have taken up contemporary Halloween traditions.

What does it take to work in the house and gardens of a royal residence? In this True Royalty Original, host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined in the studio by Grant Harrold, Author of ‘The Royal Butler: My remarkable life of royal service’ and Jack Stooks, former Senior Gardener who both worked for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House and Gardens. Grant shares how his childhood obsession with the royals resulted in him working at the heart of their household and Jack reveals how he ended up joining the future King on his honeymoon in Scotland.

Over the course of her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II was served by 15 prime ministers, meeting with them on a weekly basis. Although these meetings were confidential, the Queen was famously able to ‘encourage or warn’ whilst always remaining politically neutral. The unique relationship that she enjoyed with her prime ministers began with Winston Churchill in 1952 when she ascended to the throne aged just 25 and her life changed overnight from that of a young naval wife and mother to a busy head of state. In this True Royalty Originial, host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by Andrew Morton, Author of ‘Winston and the Windsors: How Churchill Shaped a Royal Dynasty’ and Ailsa Anderson, Former Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, who provide expert insights on official protocol as well as reveal how the Queen and Prince Philip liked to host UK prime ministers on the famous Balmoral weekends.

How close did Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, remain to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein — even after publicly cutting ties? This True Royalty Original uncovers newly leaked emails suggesting that their connection may have lasted longer than she claimed. From her 2011 apology for accepting Epstein’s money to her later words calling him a “steadfast” and “supreme friend,” we explore whether the Duchess truly distanced herself from scandal.Hosted by @llewelynbowen, the discussion features royal historian Andrew Lownie (author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York) and royal commentator Sarah Hewson as they examine whether this latest revelation marks Sarah Ferguson’s ultimate fall from grace.#RoyalFamily #Royal #Royals #PrinceHarry #PrinceWilliam #KingCharles #PrincessCatherine #PrincessKate #queenelizabeth #Princessdiana #MeghanMarkle #PrinceAndrew