07/08/2022
As the Royal Household releases their annual finance report, The Royal Beat discusses which royals spent what, when, and why.

Plus, have conclusions about how bullying allegations against the Duchess of Sussex were handled been covered up?

And, as Prince William and Prince Harry mark...

In the first Royal Beat of 2021, host Kate Thornton is joined by guests Russell Myers, Katie Nicholls and Duncan Larcombe to discuss the year ahead. How will the Queen and Prince Phillip mark their 95th and 100th birthdays and will Meghan and Harry return to the UK to join in the celebrations?

In a Royal Beat special, three of the UK's top Royal commentators give their reaction to Meghan and Harry's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey and discuss the future implications on the monarchy.

06/09/2023

Prince Harry's back - and this time, he's been on the witness stand. Kate and the panel discuss the main takeaways from the prince taking on the British tabloids in court.

Plus, the King's been on holiday! The panel explore his Transylvanian ties, as well as taking a deep dive into ...

09/29/23

With the King and Queen's State Visit to France, and Prince William's trip to New York for the Earthshot Prize, Kate Thornton and the panel discuss the success of the royals' recent forays onto the world stage.

Plus, with the Waleses recruiting for a new CEO to join their staff, the ...

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...

02/17/2023

Kate Thornton and the panel discuss the significance of HM the King's meeting with the Ukrainian President, as well as Queen Camilla's case of Covid, and Princess Catherine's controversial new addition to her staff.

Plus, an update on the Sussexes as they face a burgeoning legal cas...

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...

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.

16/12/22
This week, Kate leads the panel in a detailed discussion of Harry and Meghan's new documentary; exploring what we've really learnt, as well as the likely fallout from the controversial series.

Alongside Kate Thornton in the studio this week is The Daily Mirror’s Royal Editor Russell Mye...

The Royal Beat panel discuss new details revealed about King Charles' coronation, and how he's navigating difficult political waters. Plus, with the Danish royal family in turmoil, what are the parallels with the Windsors?

Kate Thorton is joined in the studio by The Mirror's Royal Editor Russell...

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...

02/09/2022
On this week's episode we discuss Meghan's explosive new interview to mark the launch of her new podcast, Archewell, and the series' revealing first two episodes!

Plus, one of the Queen's oldest personal roles is changing for the first time in her reign, how William and Harry marked 2...

On this episode we discuss the latest news that Harry & Meghan will be returning to the UK in September, the first visit since their appearance at the Queen’s Jubilee back in June.

We discuss the upcoming 25 anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and the new documentary series that...

07/22/2022
An explosive book about Harry and Meghan hits the shelves, the Cambridges attract criticism over their travel choices and a new film about Andrew will make uncomfortable viewing for the Firm.

On this week's episode, Kate is joined by The Mirror's Royal Editor Russell Myers, Royal Edit...

10/08/2021 - On this week's Royal Beat, Professor Richard J Aldrich gives brand new insight into the security that surrounds the royal family every day of their lives.

We also cover Kate's dazzling red carpet appearance at the Bond premiere, Harry and Meghan's PR mistake, and the Queen's Andrew ...

05/13/2022

Prince Charles steps into the role of monarch at the State Opening of Parliament, as health issues force the Queen to pull out. We hear what this means for her attendance at the Jubilee celebrations, and discuss which royals have and have not made the guest list for the iconic Bucking...

04/29/2022
Robert Jobson, royal journalist and author of a new book Prince William At 40, reveals all about the Duke of Cambridge as he approaches a new decade; the experiences that have shaped him, his temperament, and his growing sense of destiny.

The panel also discusses Harry's equally str...

04/28/23

With just over a week to go until the King's coronation, Kate Thornton leads the panel in discussing how Prince Harry's latest legal battles, and the revelations that have emerged as a result of it, will be affecting the royals as they make final preparations for the 6th May.

Plus, we...

4/14/23

You are invited... to the first in our weekly series of shows covering the lead up to the King's Coronation!

Kate Thornton and the panel discuss everything from Prince Harry's long-awaited RSVP to the Big Day, to rumours that rehearsals for the Coronation itself haven't exactly been go...

03/31/2023

This week, Kate Thornton and the panel discuss King Charles III’s first State Visit abroad as reigning monarch, as well as Prince Harry’s surprise return to the UK, to attend court in his ongoing legal battle with the British tabloid press.

Plus, a roundup of everything the Prince an...

The panel discuss the shape of the new royal family. Harry and Meghan are "requested to vacate" their royal residence, while Queen Consort Camilla's family take on official coronation roles.

Kate is joined in the studio by royal historian and broadcaster Wesley Kerr, The Sun's royal editor Matt ...

08/13/2021 - The Royal Beat covers the latest Prince Andrew news, Meghan's new 40 x 40 initiative and Princess Anne's possible new role. Kate also leads the panel through discussion of the legend of King Arthur, and some of Victoria and Albert's amazing art collection.

12/22/2024 This week on The Royal Beat. Prince Harry has had a victory in court in the first of one of his three phone hacking cases against the British press. Our experts share their thoughts on whether 2023 has been a win or loss for the Prince.

We take a look back at the highs and lows of th...