A prince becomes a king. This new, unfiltered and immersive portrait of the new monarch examines Charles' childhood, memories of the Queen's coronation and his investiture as Prince of Wales.

A prince becomes a king. This new, unfiltered and immersive portrait of the new monarch examines Charles' childhood, memories of the Queen's coronation and his investiture as Prince of Wales.

This week on The Royal Beat, Kate Thornton is joined by The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, Royal Commentator Afua Hagan, and Royal Editor for ITV News, Chris Ship. With this Saturday marking 27 years since the untimely death of Princess Diana, the panel reflect on that fateful day, and the co...

As thousands of well wishes flood in from around the world, King Charles, admits some moved him to tears as he heads back to work for his first engagements since his cancer diagnosis.

Plus, as Prince William makes a rare statement on the conflict in the Middle East, we discuss if he is overstep...

On this weeks episode of The Royal Beat we get an update on the health of the King and the Princess of Wales as they both recover from surgery who which surprising royal is stepping up in their place.

Host Kate Thornton is joined by Vanity Fair’s royal editor, Katie Nicholl, The Sun’s royal edi...

Series 1, Episode 2: Kate Thornton interviews acclaimed author Robert Hardman about his latest book, 'Charles III. New King. New Court. The Inside Story', which draws on his unrivalled access to the Royal family. As the oldest monarch in British history to take the throne, there has been a lot of...

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...

11/10/2023

It's been a week of formalities for King Charles who make his first Commonwealth State visit to Kenya. On returning to the UK, His Majesty attended his first State Opening of Parliament this week, before ending his busy week with his 75th birthday celebrations.

Meanwhile, Prince Wil...

Kate Thornton presents The Royal Beat, taking a look at the continuing effects of 'The Crown' with Angela Levin, biographer of Prince Harry.

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 episode of The Royal Beat, we mark 80 years since D-Day and highlight the royals’ commitment to this historic anniversary. They also look ahead to Trooping the Colour and discuss King Charles's scaled-back role as he continues his cancer treatment. And, the Duchess of York has been in con...

This week on The Royal Beat, Kate Thornton is joined in studio by Royal Editor of The Mirror, Russell Myers, Assistant Editor of The Times, Kate Mansey, and Former Communications Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, Ailsa Anderson. With the royals in Scotland for Holyrood Week, the panel discuss thei...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

09/15/23

As King Charles celebrates one year since his ascension to the throne, Kate Thornton and the panel look back on the first 12 months of his reign, highlighting the key moments, and looking forward to what the next year holds in store for the Monarch.

Plus, one year since the late Quee...

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...

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...