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  • The Royal Beat - S5 Episode 5. The King in Scotland

    07/07/23

    Kate Thornton and the panel reflect on the special service held in Scotland this week to mark the King's coronation, as well as reviewing the Waleses' incredibly busy work schedules and asking: what is the secret to their success?

    Plus, with reports having emerged of some powerful staf...

  • The Royal Beat - S5 Episode 4. The King's Birthday

    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...

  • The Royal Beat - S5 Episode 3. Prince Harry's Day in Court

    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 ...

  • The Royal Beat - S5 Episode 2. The King's Royal Shake-Up

    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...

  • The Royal Beat - S5 Episode 1. A New Dawn

    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...

  • The Royal Beat. His Majesty's Coronation: King Charles's Date With Destiny

    05/04/2023

    With just days to go until the first coronation Britain has seen in 70 years, The Royal Beat brings you a very special episode dedicated to all the details and plans for this historic event and its surrounding celebrations!

    Kate Thornton leads the panel as they walk through this semi...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 15. Coronation Countdown: All Eyes On Harry

    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...

  • The Royal Beat - Ep 14. Coronation Countdown: Preparing To Make History

    04/21/23

    This week, Kate Thornton and the panel continue the Coronation Countdown by looking at everything from the regalia of the investiture ceremony, to the spectacle of the coronation procession - and even sample a little of Their Majesties' new Coronation Quiche!

    Plus, with rumours that Pr...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 13. You Are Invited... To The Coronation

    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...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 12. The Windsors on the World Stage

    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 Royal Beat - Episode 11. The Crowning of a Monarch

    On this week’s Royal Beat, Kate is joined in the studio by author Hugo Vickers, alongside the royal editor of The Mirror, Russell Myers, and historian Dr Tessa Dunlop. They look back at the Coronation and Crowning of Elizabeth II, ahead of the upcoming coronation of King Charles III.

    Plus, they...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 10. The New Royal Family

    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 ...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 9. The King in Action

    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...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 8. The Princess of Wales: Catherine’s Big Moment

    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, ...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 7. Spare: The Fallout

    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...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 6. 2023: A New Era

    01/06/2023

    Kate Thornton welcomes in the New Year with the panel this week, as they review the Royals' festive season and grapple with the latest revelations in the press about Prince Harry's upcoming memoir.

    Plus, a look at what 2023 has in store for the Windsors.

    Kate is joined in the stud...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 5. 2022: A Year Like No Other

    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 - Episode 4. Harry and Meghan: The Documentary

    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 - Episode 3. The Windsors: Home and Away

    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 - Episode 1. The Queen Mother: Duty and Drinks

    10/28/2022
    The Panel discuss the remarkable and fabulous life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

    Plus, with Harry's book title and cover revealed, our insiders give their opinions.

    Kate Thornton is joined in the studio by Majesty Magazine's editor in chief Ingrid Seward, The Sun's...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 30. The New Reign: Tradition and Modernity

    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 - Episode 29. The New King: Charles III

    The Royal Beat discusses the challenges that face the new King as his reign begins. We also look at whether the new Netflix series threatens to destabilize the firm, and why Harry is trying to make last minute changes to his memoirs. Plus, we cover the new Prince and Princess of Wales as they pa...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 28. Goodbye and Thank You, Your Majesty

    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...

  • The Royal Beat - Episode 27. Her Majesty's Final Journey

    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...