Catching Up with the Royals
Society & Culture
About
Catching Up With the Royals is a weekly podcast about the British royal family, taking you beyond the pomp and pageantry to uncover what’s really happening behind the headlines of the House of Windsor.Each week, reformed republican Reverend Richard Coles and royal expert Emily Andrews share their take on the latest royal news - from the moments everyone is talking about, to the stories quietly unfolding behind palace walls. Drawing on Emily’s years of experience travelling the world with the British monarchy, alongside Richard’s fascination with royal relationships and history, the podcast offers informed insight and behind...
Episodes
- Is King Charles III Finally Stepping Out of His Mother’s Shadow? His U.S. Visit Explained
This episode discusses King Charles III's U.S. visit, examining his efforts to step out from his mother's shadow and his use of soft power on the world stage. It also covers Princess Eugenie's pregnancy announcement, Meghan Markle's public…
- How the Middleton Family Shapes Prince William and Kate Middleton Behind the Scenes
This episode of Catching Up with the Royals delves into the Middleton family's significant influence on Prince William and Kate, the enduring nature of their marriage, and the evolving roles within the monarchy. It also touches upon Queen…
- Prince Harry & Meghan's Money-Making Machine & Was Queen Elizabeth II A Feminist?
This episode covers Prince Harry and Meghan's recent tour, assessing if it was a charity mission or a money-making venture. It also features a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her 100th birthday, exploring her life, legacy, and feminist ic…
- Who Inherited Queen Elizabeth II’s Crown Jewels?
This episode of Catching Up with the Royals covers royal fashion etiquette, Prince Andrew's residence at Marsh Farm, and the lives of younger royals like Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Richard and Emily also explore t…
- Prince Andrew: Edward’s Visit Sparks Royal Showdown
In this episode, hosts Richard Coles and Emily Andrews cover the latest Royal Family news, including Prince Andrew's ongoing legal issues and his standing within the family, King Charles's relationship with his grandchildren, and Prince Ed…
- The Real Reason William Stays Silent on Brother Harry
This episode of Catching Up with the Royals examines the dynamics within the British monarchy, including Prince William's public silence regarding Prince Harry, and discusses the role of spare heirs and the future of royal residences.
- Harry & Meghan’s Royal Rift: Will Archie and Lilibet Pay the Price?
This episode of Catching Up with the Royals covers the installation of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, attended by Prince William and Catherine. It explores Prince William's relationship with the Church of England and examines t…
- King Charles III’ Net Worth: How Rich Is the Royal Family Really?
Richard and Emily discuss King Charles III's net worth, the financial structure of the royal family including private estates and the Duchy of Lancaster, and touch upon topics like inheritance tax and the cost of the monarchy.
- Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Return to Royal Life?
Reverend Richard Coles and Emily Andrews discuss the possibility of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returning to royal duties, analyzing their recent international visits and potential implications for the British Royal Family. They also to…
- William, Taylor Swift & The Night That Sparked Royal Controversy
This episode of Catching Up with the Royals discusses Prince William's notable evening with Taylor Swift and other celebrity interactions with the British Royal Family. Hosts Emily Andrews and Richard Coles also explore the royals' potenti…
- Crisis at the Palace: Kate, Diana - And a Royal Dilemma
Richard and Emily discuss the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and its implications for the royal family, Princess Diana's legacy, and Kate Middleton's title concerns. They also touch upon royal healthcare.
- Prince Andrew, Epstein And What Could Happen Next
This episode covers the arrest of Prince Andrew and its potential implications for the British Royal Family, with reactions from Reverend Richard Coles and Royal correspondent Emily Andrews.
- William vs Harry: What He Really Thinks About the Rift
This episode of Catching Up with the Royals unpacks the feud between Prince William and Prince Harry, the Prince Andrew scandal, and related royal family news. Reverend Richard Coles and Emily Andrews address listener questions about the m…
- Could the Epstein Scandal Destroy the Royal Family?
This episode covers the recent developments in the Prince Andrew scandal following the Epstein files release, the Royal Family's reaction, and potential future implications. It also explores the challenges and realities of royal dating and…
- Inside the Royal Family’s War with the Press
This episode delves into the Royal Family's historical and ongoing conflict with the press, examining key moments like Princess Diana's coverage and the media scrutiny faced by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It questions the monarchy's ab…
- Harry’s War, Andrew’s Exile And the Royal Trump Problem
In this episode, Reverend Richard Coles and Emily Andrews unpack royal headlines including Prince Harry's media battle, Prince Andrew's exile, and King Charles's diplomatic situation concerning Donald Trump. They also touch upon Prince Wil…
- Inside the Royal Family: Power, Scandal and Secrets
Reverend Richard Coles and Emily Andrews host 'Catching Up with the Royals,' providing expert analysis and exclusive insight into the British Royal Family's current affairs and history.