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The Royals with Roya and Kate
Power, Pomp and Pictures
Season 1, Ep. 2
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Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are drawn to the new and very red painting of King Charles and they use this first official portrait to also look back at images of old to predict the future direction of the monarchy. They analyse Roya's exclusive earlier in the week on reports that the King had agreed to a request from the Duke of Sussex to stay in a royal residence ahead of the Duke's trip to London - Harry, it is thought, choosing instead to stay in a hotel. The two editors discuss how they piece together the jigsaw of briefings, tip-offs and insights to make royal coverage possible. It is not, in the words of Kate, all 'hats and champagne'.
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30:21Why being at Trooping of the Colour is so important to the Royal Family, and Kate and Roya discuss the possibilities of public appearances by the Princess of Wales. And why Kate was photographed with (football) royalty and Roya was suspiciously close to an attempt to deface a portrait of the King.6. The King, the Prince and the Presidents
29:23The King honours the D-Day forces calling for goodness in every land, while the Prince of Wales joins world leaders. And Kate discusses her 'siege of Royal Lodge' scoop!5. The King and the Emperor
22:02In April, the King's invitation to their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan to pay a State Visit to the UK was accepted and scheduled for late June, with the King and Queen hosting at Buckingham Palace. But after the Prime Minister's surprise decision to call a snap election within weeks, what now happens to the soft power of a State Visit and why do they actually matter? And a look ahead to one of the summer season highlights - Royal Ascot.4. Bonus: The Palace and Politics
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