Insiders reveal the secrets of what really happened on the day that Queen Elizabeth II died. Explores early indications of concern within government circles, the interruption of Parliamentary proceedings on camera, and the announcement itself.

A celebration of the extraordinary marriage between Elizabeth and Philip.

Using rarely seen footage, and with access to the people who witnessed it first-hand, including the firefighters, this documentary pieces together the minute-by-minute battle to save this iconic building. From the decorator who was one of the first to see the fire and the brave steps he took to h...

"She never looked at anyone else". A love match from the beginning, the marriage of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip lasted 73 years throughout which they were a constant support to each other.

The Queen has had 14 Prime Ministers during her reign. Who influences who when it comes to decision making and does the Queen have a favourite?

A True Royalty Original, this extraordinary new documentary reveals that The Queen is officially the biggest celebrity brand on the planet ahead of the Kardashians, Oprah and even such titans as Apple and Amazon.
We expose the hidden power of the Windsors from offshore deals to back room deals ...

06/18/2021 - On this week's The Royal Beat, we discuss Royal Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, and President Biden's tea with the Queen.

04/22/2021 - On this week’s The Royal Beat we look back at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral, wish happy birthday to the Queen and take a look forward to Kate and William’s 10th wedding anniversary.

11/04/2021 - On this episode of The Royal Beat, we look at the Queen's recent health scare, and how her Army service in WW2 has shaped her reign. We also get updates on Prince Andrew's civil case, and look at the Japanese princess whose marriage to a 'commoner' has sparked headlines around the wo...

This special episode covers the days leading up to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the public reaction to her coffin as it has journeyed down to London from Balmoral, the new King's first address, and the other royal family members who have stepped into new roles, leading the country an...

Pet-crazy Britain has a monarch to match. It is said the Queen’s private passions follow this order: “horses, dogs, husband and kids.” For the first time, this film documents the extraordinary relationship between the Windsors and their animals. The revelations come courtesy of staff who cooked a...

An intriguing examination of the tensions and conflict between the Queen Mother and Prince Philip in the build up to Princess Elizabeth's coronation in 1953

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'...

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.

Kate Thornton hosts the latest episode of topical talkshow, The Royal Beat, taking a look at the life of Queen Elizabeth, the longest reigning living monarch.

On this week's The Royal Beat, Host Kate Thornton is joined by Royal Correspondent Wesley Kerr, Executive Editor of The Sun Dan Wootton and Former Royal Director of OK! Chrissie Reeves. They discuss The Queen's move from Scotland to Sandringham as she returns to work, plus has Prince Harry put ca...

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 ...

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?

05/27/2022
The Royal Beat celebrates The Platinum Jubilee! We discuss plans for four days of festivities across the UK, and look back at Her Majesty's glorious seventy years on the throne.

This week, Kate Thornton is joined by The Sun's former royal editor, Duncan Larcombe, the Press Associatio...

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...

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...

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...