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The Royals with Roya and Kate
Most memorable royal moments of 2024
Season 1, Ep. 34
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A special edition as Roya and Kate are joined by renowned royal photographer Arthur Edwards, who looks back at the royal moments of the year and shares stories from his five decades of photographing the royal family, including his most memorable royal tour. And his choice of the favourite royal family member to capture on camera might just surprise you!
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Roya with the Royals in Nepal, and Kate’s fashion u-turn
34:00|Roya chats to Kate from Nepal as she travels with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on a six-day official visit aimed at strengthening UK-Nepal relations, with a focus on youth opportunities, healthcare, gender equality, and conservation. While there, they followed in the footsteps of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, planting a magnolia tree in the Nepali botanical garden. Meanwhile, it’s been a busy week in the UK, as The Sunday Times revealed that Kensington Palace will no longer release details of the Princess of Wales's outfits. So, how has that gone down with fashion watchers?Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.ukThe King visits Auschwitz, Kate follows in Princess Diana's footsteps and a new royal baby
21:58|Kate shares her first-hand account of a historic moment - witnessing the King become the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking the 80th anniversary of the concentration camp's liberation. Roya and Kate also talk about the Princess of Wales's visit to Wales and her new role as patron of Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in Wales, following in Diana's footsteps. And Princess Beatrice gives birth to a second baby.Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.ukThe King, President Trump and the 'special relationship'
24:06|President Trump returns to the White House this week, and to a private message from the King. Could an invitation for a state visit to Britain be imminent? Roya and Kate reflect on previous trips by Donald Trump and other presidents and ask whether the royals are the best way of ensuring that the ‘special relationship’ endures? Also in this week's episode - the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Lady Louise Windsor.Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.ukKate opens up about her cancer, William’s pint with Villa fans
28:44|Roya and Kate talk about the Princess of Wales’s emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital where she had her cancer treatment. Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales’s paid tribute to the nation’s paramedics and still found time to talk to football fans over a pint in a Wetherspoon pub. And why Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has postponed her Netflix TV show.Meghan’s new Netflix show and William’s birthday tribute to “incredible” Kate
24:33|Roya and Kate discuss Meghan's new Netflix show, described by the streaming service as a lifestyle show that blends "practical how-to's and candid conversation". The trailer was released a day after she returned to Instagram at the start of the year. Is the Duchess of Sussex reinventing herself? Plus, the Prince of Wales pays tribute to Kate's "remarkable strength" on her 43rd birthday.Clip: Netflix/With Love, Meghan.35. How do you pay tribute to an icon like Queen Elizabeth II?
30:34||Season 1, Ep. 35In this special episode we speak to the decision-makers who will oversee the nation’s £46m memorial to Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Can there be agreement on what that monument should actually be, and will it bring people together in the same way as the late Queen did?33. Prince Andrew, the Chinese 'spy' and a Christmas exit
22:45||Season 1, Ep. 33The Duke of York will not be joining the royals for Christmas in Sandringham following the controversy over links to the alleged Chinese 'spy'. Roya and Kate discuss what the royal family do can do about Prince Andrew. Plus, Roya shares insight from her interview with the Duchess of York, including the last thing Queen Elizabeth said to her.Further reading: Sarah Ferguson: I will not let Andrew down32. A Royal week for Donald Trump
27:13||Season 1, Ep. 32The Princess of Wales lost out to President-elect Trump who has been named Time magazine's person of the year. Donald Trump also met Prince William in Paris, bringing a big boost to the special relationship? Roya and Kate report back from Catherine's Westminster Abbey carol service. And Harry's Netflix documentary receives a lukewarm reception.