The Royal Rota

ITV News

The podcast about the British royal family from ITV News. Every week, our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson look back at the big stories they've been out covering over the last seven days.

  • 37 minutes 38 seconds
    King Charles reveals 'good news' on cancer treatment: Everything we know now
    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and social media Royal Commentator Amanda Matta. They discuss the King’s rare and deeply personal message as part of this year's Stand Up To Cancer campaign - as he continues to recover from his own cancer diagnosis. In his biggest update yet, he revealed his treatment will continue - but it will be reduced in 2026.  He said: "Today I am able to share with you the good news that thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to ‘doctors’ orders’, my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the New Year," Charles said in his video message. "This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care in recent years." Also on this week's Talking Royals: Prince Harry’s security arrangements will be reassessed in a move that could pave the way for him to bring his family to the UK on future visits. Could Charles soon be seeing more of his grandchildren? A letter from Meghan to her estranged father Thomas Markle as he heals from a recent leg amputation. We look at rare footage of a baby Prince William taking his first steps in front of cameras, alongside Diana and Charles. And we go inside the Queen's visit to the set of one of her favourite shows - Rivals - based on the novel by her late, great friend, Dame Jilly Cooper.
    12 December 2025, 9:06 pm
  • 28 minutes 54 seconds
    Royals host lavish state banquet: What's it like cooking for the King?
    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson and special guest, chef Francesco Mazzei.

    One of the leading Italian chefs in the country, Francesco cooked for the King and Queen, as well as a host of stars in Highgrove in February - in a feast to celebrate UK-Italian relations. He explains how he was blown away by the King’s knowledge of food and ingredients - and his interest in how they were all sourced. 

    Plus, the first look at Kate's fifth ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service at Westminster Abbey. This year's theme was love, and it was on show as Kate was joined by her whole family.

    And - there can't be a state banquet without a royal cocktail, which means the team have once again recreated the King's mixologists' latest German-themed tipple.
    5 December 2025, 7:38 pm
  • 34 minutes 44 seconds
    The King's Pranks: Former royal butler reveals secrets of life inside the Royal Household
    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson and former royal butler Grant Harrold .

    Otherwise known as ‘The Royal Butler, Grant reveals all about the secrets of life inside the Royal Household, including the King’s penchant for a prank and the inside story of Will and Kate’s courtship. Plus, Chris and Lizzie explain more about the King’s Foundation after visiting its headquarters at Dumfries House – where Chris also had a VERY close encounter with a sheep…

    And – we get a look at what Harry and Meghan have been up to in the US for Thanksgiving – although some have called the cooking techniques into question.
    28 November 2025, 5:46 pm
  • 29 minutes 57 seconds
    Another first on Kate's return from cancer treatment as she delivers speech
    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson.

    They discuss the Princess of Wales’s busy week at work as she continues her gradual return after cancer treatment - which involved her first speech, and a reunion with Paddington the Bear.

    Plus, we take a look back at some of the best Royal Variety Performance meet-and-greet moments, and the best crossovers of superstars and monarchs.

    And - a sneak-peak of life in Meghan and Harry's house at Christmas, as a new trailer is released for the Duchess of Sussex's festive Netflix show.
    21 November 2025, 5:29 pm
  • 30 minutes 56 seconds
    How Prince George is stepping up in the Royal Family aged 12
    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and King's Trust Ambassador Anna Williamson.

    They discuss Prince George stepping up at Remembrance commemorations and Prince William’s revealing interview about parenting.

    Plus, Anna’s hilarious first meeting with the King.
    14 November 2025, 5:27 pm
  • 28 minutes 45 seconds
    Behind the scenes in Brazil as Prince William delivers royal wakeup call
    On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson all the way from COP30 in Brazil, as well as the survivalist and broadcaster Ray Mears.

    They discuss William’s attendance at the Earthshot awards in Rio and the Royals' dedication to the climate crisis at COP30.

    The calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to testify over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

    And how Spud Man, recruited the Queen to serve up some jacket potatoes.
    7 November 2025, 5:42 pm
  • 27 minutes 12 seconds
    Andrew is no longer a Prince, what happens next?
    After that dramatic statement confirming Prince Andrew will no longer be a Prince, the panel answers all your questions on what happens now, for him and his family.

    Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and guest Dr Ranj join Charlene White to analyse the statement and the reaction.
    31 October 2025, 5:09 pm
  • 23 minutes 28 seconds
    Pressure on the Palace to get Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge
    In this week's Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and former Press Secretary to the late Queen, Ailsa Anderson. 

    The panel discusses the growing pressure on Prince Andrew to leave the Royal Lodge.

    Why the King’s moment of prayer with the Pope this week was so significant.

    Plus, a look back at William and Kate’s engagement, and that iconic interview they gave, 15 years on.
    24 October 2025, 4:24 pm
  • 21 minutes 38 seconds
    Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title and honours
    In this week's Talking Royals, Lucrezia Millarini is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Royal Reporter for news.com Australia, Brontë Coy.

    The panel discusses Prince Andrew's announcement to stop using his remaining titles and honours, including the Duke of York, in the wake of the Epstein scandal.

    And, why history will be made when the King visits the Vatican next week. The team looks back at some archive of the late Queen Elizabeth II visiting the Holy See 45 years ago.

    Plus, Prince Louis has been offered his first official role, based on one of his favourite things - but what is it?
    17 October 2025, 9:01 pm
  • 30 minutes 26 seconds
    Is your phone ruining family time? The Princess of Wales thinks so...
    In this week's Talking Royals, Lucrezia Millarini steps in for Charlene White and is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and Historian Alice Loxton.

    The panel discusses the Princess of Wales' golden rule when it comes to quality family time.

    The team also looks at Prince William's emotional interview, where he fought back tears as he discussed the impact of suicide on loved ones and the importance of providing support to those at risk, in a new film to mark World Mental Health Day.

    And historian Alice Loxton joins the panel.
    She studies the British monarchy hundreds of years into the past and gives her insights into how the monarchy has changed.
    And she has a remarkable story about Henry VIII's expanding suit of armour.

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    10 October 2025, 5:50 pm
  • 37 minutes 58 seconds
    Prince William tells Eugene Levy how he would reign as King
    This week on ITV’s Talking Politics,  the panel analyses Prince William's most revealing interview in years.

    Speaking candidly to Eugene Levy during his programme, the Reluctant Traveler, the future King opens up about his hopes to change and modernise the Royal Family.

    Our royal editor Chris Ship, royal expert Lizzie Robinson and PR expert Nick Ede reflect on what we learn, what kind of King William wants to be, and how his upbringing will influence his decisions for his own family.

    Plus - an invite down under. How would Australia react if Catherine and William make their first visit there in more than a decade?
    2 October 2025, 9:00 pm
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