Series 1, Episode 4: On this episode, we discuss the often overlooked ‘Ladies in Waiting’ who have served the female monarchs of this country and beyond for centuries. We go all the way back to King Henry VIII’s reign to meet a myriad of women who rose through the ranks of society sometimes throu...

On this week’s episode of The Royal Beat, our experts discuss the outpouring of support the Princess of Wales has received since her announcement of her cancer diagnosis. And, as some celebrities have apologized for their comments about Princess Kate, they also reflect on how the public dealt wit...

08/04/23

With the royal family due to return to their Balmoral estate in Scotland for the first time since the late Queen Elizabeth's passing, Kate Thornton leads the panel in a discussion of what traditions the King will, and won't, be maintaining this summer.

Plus, with both Prince William an...

05/26/2023

Kate Thornton and the panel discuss the King's royal residence shake-up as he settles into his reign. Who is Angela Kelly, and why has she been moved out of Windsor? And will King Charles force Prince Andrew to vacate Royal Lodge?

Plus, with a recent survey suggesting the Princess of...

05/12/2023

Kate Thornton and the panel reflect upon the historic weekend of His Majesty King Charles III's coronation. From military splendour and family drama, to crownings and the inaugural balcony appearance, we embark on the ultimate debrief of this incredible event.

Plus, a look at an int...

12/17/2021 - On this week's very festive edition of the Royal Beat we discuss Kate's Carol Concert for heroes of the covid crisis, and we take a look at Royal Christmas cards old and new. Plus, William opens up during a very personal new podcast episode.

23/12/22
In the final week of 2022, Kate Thornton and the panel look back on a momentous year, remembering both the highs of the Platinum Jubilee, and the national sorrow at losing Queen Elizabeth II.

Plus, what will Christmas look like for the royals in their first year without the Queen? And h...

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...

23/11/2023

Kate Thornton and the panel discuss the truth behind the latest series of 'The Crown'. What really happened in the weeks leading up to the tragic death of Princess Diana and how the royals may be feeling about their portrayal on screen.

Plus, Historian and author Gareth Russell joi...

Series 1, Episode 1: It’s the book that should be on every royal fan’s bookcase, ‘Diana: Her True Story – In Her Own Words’. As the only book Princess Diana ever cooperated with, Kate Thornton dissects the process to publication with the author Andrew Morton and relives some of the revelations wi...

An intimate look at the palace that has been a private home to the royal family for more than three hundred years.

Kensington prepares for visitors whilst restoring an ongoing exhibition of Diana's clothing.