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  • President Trump’s State visit comes early

    President Trump’s State visit comes early
    Jun 26 2025
    King Charles had hoped for an informal meeting with Donald Trump ahead of an historic second State visit. But the 45th and 47th US President will go straight to maximum with a full invitation with all the trappings for this September. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the announcement, the diplomacy around it and what comes next, as well as the latest Windsor visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They also look at the Wales' week, where Kate remains out of the spotlight after her Ascot withdrawal while birthday boy Prince William has turned his attention to Earthshot and London climate action week, with Homewards next in the calendar - and we’ve all gone doolally for the puppies. Plus the team welcome the selection of the memorial for the late Queen, puzzle over passports and get thirsty for rosé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Kate’s dramatic Royal Ascot no-show after shining in Trooping and Garter Day sun

    Kate’s dramatic Royal Ascot no-show after shining in Trooping and Garter Day sun
    Jun 19 2025
    Just 20 minutes after Royal Ascot had announced the Princess of Wales was expected at the racecourse, Kensington Palace confirmed she would not be attending after all. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper and Mirror royal editor Russell Myers discuss the dramatic no-show. They also look back on two big events in the royal calendar: Trooping the Colour and Garter Day, including what the lip readers saw. Plus they celebrate Sir Becks and the birthday honours, and a lot of love on Father’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 min
  • Twerking, Disneyland and the big guns

    Twerking, Disneyland and the big guns
    Jun 12 2025
    This week, Russell Myers, Royal Editor at the Daily Mirror, leads the discussion on the latest royal news, including Prince William's trip to Monaco, Harry and Meghan's balance between privacy and public life, and the King's "faultless" firing technique during a visit to the home of the Royal Artillery. He is joined by the Mirror's Jennifer Newton, as they ask: are we suffering from royal fatigue? Russell and Jen preview the Trooping of the Colour, discuss the Prince of Wales' environmental advocacy, and twerking royals. Yes, twerking. Pod Save the King is a Reach Studio production for the Daily Mirror, edited by Daniel J. McLaughlin. (Photo: Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Royal social media under the spotlight

    Royal social media under the spotlight
    Jun 5 2025
    Social media platforms have changed the way we all communicate - and that goes for the royals as well. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror head of social creative Gully Burrows to take a closer look at how the royal family uses the internet to build its brand and how they win at social. They discuss key moments, missteps and the royal who really should have their own social account. Pod Save the King is a Reach Studio produced, presented by Ann Gripper and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • King Charles’s warm welcome in strong, free Canada

    King Charles’s warm welcome in strong, free Canada
    May 29 2025
    King Charles has made a brief first visit to Canada as sovereign - but the whistlestop trip really made a mark. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to reflect on the historic visit, Charles’ speech at the opening of Parliament and an extra warm welcome from Canadians as they face challenges from President Trump. Ann is also joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to catch up on the royals’ response to the shock events in Liverpool, Meghan’s honeys and a new role for Princess Eugenie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Hats off to Kate and Meghan’s royal memories

    Hats off to Kate and Meghan’s royal memories
    May 22 2025
    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary this week, with Meghan sharing an intimate collection of photos to mark the occasion. And the Princess of Wales had a wedding throwback moment as she caught up with old friends at a garden party. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss whether Kate’s fashion choice was pure coincidence and pore over Meghan’s photo selections. They also catch up on royal days out at the Chelsea Flower Show, plus royal trips to Bradford, Leith, Wembley and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • Royal rose Kate’s fashion moment and King Charles keeps up the pace

    Royal rose Kate’s fashion moment and King Charles keeps up the pace
    May 15 2025
    After a busy week of VE Day commemorations culminating in addressing a concert on Horse Guards Parade, King Charles shows no sign of letting up the pace. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the King’s busy schedule - with a lightning trip to Canada and a State visit from Emmanuel Macron to look forward to as well. They also reflect on the Princess of Wales’s new Mother Nature film series and her appearance to present a major fashion award, as well as royal family approval ratings and Meghan and Harry’s concert era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Prince George’s big VE Day moment as Prince Harry hits out again

    Prince George’s big VE Day moment as Prince Harry hits out again
    May 8 2025
    The royal family has led the nation’s commemorations 80 years on from VE Day - and Prince George stepped up in his biggest royal duty yet. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who was at the Buckingham Palace tea party for veterans where Prince George marked the real start of his royal life, to reflect on how the nation remembered. They also dissect Prince Harry’s lengthy BBC interview after losing the appeal to have his UK security restored and catch up on a bumper week of royal news, from the shortlist for the memorial to the late Queen to the York sisters’ podcast appearance talking about their mum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 min