Series 1, Episode 7: From a normal upbringing to becoming the wife of a future King and mother to two Princes and a Princess, we explore the story of how Kate Middleton became the Princess of Wales. Host Kate Thornton is joined by Robert Jobson, the author of new biography ‘Catherine, The Princes...

In the first episode of 2024 Historian Gareth Russell joins us as host. We take a look at how the royals celebrated the festive season at Sandringham and what milestone events will be on the cards for 2024.

Our experts reveal how the Palace will be feeling in light of documents naming Prince An...

This week on The Royal Beat, Kate Thornton is joined by Assistant Editor at The Times, Kate Mansey, ITV News' Royal Editor Chris Ship and the Mirror’s Royal Editor Russell Myers. The experts discuss the upcoming British election and what it means for royal engagements. They also unpack the Duke a...

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...

05/07/2021 - On this week's Royal Beat, we discuss all the latest news from the House of Windsor, as The Royal Family return to duties.

This week on The Royal Beat, guest host Russell Myers brings you the latest royal news - including Princess Catherine and Princess Anne's return to royal duties, the King and Queen's visit to the Channel Islands and the State Opening of Parliament. There's plenty to dissect and analyse with our g...

07/21/23

Kate Thornton leads the panel in a discussion of what have been a busy few weeks for the royals, as they begin to look towards the future, and forge the way ahead.

From Queen Camilla's low-key birthday celebrations, to Prince William taking charge of the Duchy of Cornwall and consider...

06/23/23

Kate Thornton and the panel look back on the pomp and pageantry of the King's first Official Birthday as monarch. From the origins of Trooping the Colour, to His Majesty's impressive horsemanship and the latest balcony appearance, we debrief on how his inaugural birthday parade played o...

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, Kate Thornton is joined in the studio by Royal Editor for ITV News, Chris Ship, The Sunday Times’ Royal Editor, Roya Nikkhah, and Editor of woman&home magazine, Hannah Fernando. With the Princess of Wales making an unexpected return to public duties for the King’s bir...

This week on the Royal Beat: Prince William is moved by the public's support as he returns to work for the first time following Catherine's announcement.

And we get a glimpse at the first statue commissioned of Queen Elizabeth II since her death, featuring her beloved corgis.

Joining Kate Th...

02/03/2023

Kate Thornton leads the panel in a discussion of the Princess of Wales' new 'Shaping Us' campaign, as well as asking the question of what Virginia Giuffre's rumoured book deal may mean for the Duke of York, and royal family as a whole.

Plus, a rundown of the latest Coronation news, ...

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.

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...

11/25/2022
This week, the panel discuss the first State Visit of King Charles' reign, as well as Prince William and Kate's upcoming trip to the States.

Plus, a look back at the devastating Windsor Castle fire, 30 years on.

Kate is joined in the studio by The Daily Mirror's royal editor Russell ...

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...

10/22/2021 - On this week's The Royal Beat we discuss the Queen's cancelled trip, William's 'Eco Oscars', and Meghan's letter to Congress.
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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...

On this episode we uncover the reasons why the Windsors love their Balmoral break so much. And, as Prince George celebrates his ninth birthday, how are William and Kate navigating a new stage in his life as fourth in line to the throne?

Plus, Harry celebrates a victory in his long running court...

06/24/2022
As William celebrates his 40th birthday, we discuss the prince, heir & father he has become.

Plus, are Prince Charles and the Cambridges pushing the boundaries of political neutrality? And has Prince Andrew finally come round to the idea that his life in the public eye is over for goo...

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...

(12/08/2023)

On this week's show we explore how a new royal book has been raising questions and eyebrows and unearthing old rifts. The release of 'Endgame', the latest book by Sussex biographer Omid Scobie has questioned if the royal family have what it takes to save the monarchy?

And, this w...

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.

Series 2, Episode 30: 06 / 04 / 2021 - On this week’s The Royal Beat, we discuss Harry’s latest interview with Oprah, the 69th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation, and why Kate Middleton is the jewel in the crown.