There are some striking similarities between Prince Harry and Edward VIII, the Queen's uncle who abdicated the throne for his American wife, choosing love over duty.

Throughout history the pressures of accountability to the firm have weighed heavily and continue to do so.

Their lives became interwoven throughout two tumultuous decades. We will reveal how both women would go on to blow the monarchy wide open as we uncover the truth behind one of history’s greatest ever love triangles.

Very few of us will ever get as close to the Royal family as a handful of Royal retainers who form the vital 'inner circle'. From bodyguards to butlers and press officers to dressers, these are the select few who have achieved the rare status of confidante.

Series 1, Episode 9: This week on The Royal Beat: Book Club, guest presenter Sarah Hewson is joined by Author Katie Nicholl, Royal Biographer Ingrid Seward, and former Spokesperson to Queen Elizabeth II, Dickie Arbiter, to discuss the legacy of Elizabeth II. Two years on from both the late Queen'...

Series 1, Episode 9: On this week’s episode of The Royal Beat: Back In Time, we discuss royal figures around the world from their childhood up until their 18th birthday. From young Empress Matilda who shaped the fate of the nations, to Elizabeth I who exceeded all expectations, we explore the liv...

On this week's The Royal Beat Kate Thornton is joined by The Royal Editor of The Daily Mirror Russell Myers, Royal Biographer Angela Levin and Royal Correspondent Roya Nikkhah. As the world celebrates Valentine's Day, they discuss Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge's Royal love story and...

Kate Thornton presents The Royal Beat with british historian Robert Lacey discussing his new book 'Battle of Brothers'. Just how deep is the rift between the two young Princes?

The Royal Beat returns for another lively discussion on the Royal Family. Will William and Harry ever heal their rift and just what does the Netflix deal mean for Meghan and Harry?

Kate is joined by three top royal correspondents as they run through the top ten royal moments of 2020, including Megxit and a very different royal Christmas.

Series 1, Episode 1: Omid Scobie, Royal correspondent is joined by his guests to discuss this week's Royal news.No holds barred as topics including Megxit, Prince Andrew and William and Kate are the subject of heated debate.
Featuring Katie Nicholls (Vanity Fair), Kate Thornton (Broadcast Journal...

Kate Thornton presents a topical and lively discussion on the comings and goings of the Royal Family including an exclusive look at Prince Philip, the man behind The Queen.

Series 1, Episode 4: The royals are the most photographed family in the world and today we’re interviewing the man responsible for some of the most iconic shots of The Windsors. Arthur Edwards MBE began photographing the monarchy back in 1977 for the Sun newspaper, and for nearly half a century h...

Series 1, Episode 5: Kate Thornton is joined by the daughter of The Duke of Kent, Lady Helen Taylor, to discuss the book about her father's upbringing and work. Author of 'A Royal Life', Hugo Vickers, and former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, Ailsa Anderson, also join the show to talk abo...

Series 1, Episode 3: Kate Thornton interviews respected royal writer Ingrid Seward about her latest book 'My Mother and I' which draws on the loving but often misunderstood bond between Queen Elizabeth and the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III. Alongside royal photographer Arthur Edwards and ...

08/18/23

As Princess Anne turns 73, Kate Thornton and the panel look back on the fascinating life of this indomitable royal; from her trailblazing ways, to her steely calm in the face of danger.

Plus, with Prince William beating the U.S. President in a recent popularity poll, we ask if the roy...

09/15/23

As King Charles celebrates one year since his ascension to the throne, Kate Thornton and the panel look back on the first 12 months of his reign, highlighting the key moments, and looking forward to what the next year holds in store for the Monarch.

Plus, one year since the late Quee...

This week on The Royal Beat, Prince Harry returned to the UK, but a reunion with his father was not on the cards. Meanwhile, the King returned to public duty with a visit to a cancer ward at a London hospital and spent some quality time with extended family at the Windsor Horse show.

Kate Thorn...

20/01/2023

Following the release of Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare', Kate Thornton and the panel discuss the repercussions for the Windsors, as they carry out their first engagements of 2023 in the face of the book's many revelations and accusations.

Plus, a look at the most striking of these re...

12/02/2021 - On this week's episode of the Royal Beat, we discuss the complex 'deal' at the centre of the relationship between the royal family and the press. We also take a deep dive into the glamourous world of the King and Queen of Jordan, and cover Prince of Wales's historic visit to Barbados...

11/19/2021 - On this week's Royal Beat we discuss the Queen's health, explosive revelations from Meghan's privacy lawsuit and the cheeky compliment Princess Anne received from a child that left her laughing.

The Royal Beat looks back over the extraordinary state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This episode covers the pomp and ceremony, the tradition and the emotion, and the controversies emerging as the dust settles.

Plus we look at whether relations between Harry and William have thawed...