A Right Royal Podcast

As King Charles III prepares for a high-stakes visit to the United States, tensions behind the scenes are raising serious questions about diplomacy, media strategy, and the monarchy’s role on the global stage.

Meanwhile, across the world, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making headlines with their Australia tour mixing royal-style engagements with unexpected appearances, including a surprise turn on MasterChef.

Then, in a fascinating conversation, Gyles Brandreth shares rare and deeply personal stories about the late Queen from her love of horses, dogs and even pigeons, to her hidden sense of humour, private shyness, deep Christian faith and extraordinary bond with Prince Philip.

From the story of Emma the pony to the Queen waving at Concorde, this episode is filled with remarkable moments that reveal the woman behind the crown.
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Think you knew Queen Elizabeth II? Royal biographer Robert Hardman is the latest guest on HELLO!'s A Right Royal Podcast and reveals what the late monarch was really like. He shares breathtaking untold stories from her reign, from the day the late Queen had to effectively sack her son, ex-Prince Andrew, to the secret contents of her final Red Box.

In this ten-minute teaser from our live recording, Hardman dives deep into how the late Queen made her mark as a young woman in a man's world. We reveal her not-talked-about nervous breakdown, her complicated relationship with her son Andrew, what she really thought about the Sussexes, and more. If you think you know the history of the House of Windsor, these new revelations will change your mind.

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Executive Producer: Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon and Ainhoa Barcelona
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In this week’s episode of A Right Royal Podcast, we explore a deeply revealing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II from her unwavering public duty to the private challenges she faced in her final years.Joining us is royal biographer Hugo Vickers, who shares extraordinary insights from his latest book, including previously untold details about the Queen’s health, her relationship with Prince Philip, and the pressures surrounding the royal family in her later life.We also unpack the latest royal headlines from King Charles’ upcoming US state visit to Prince Harry’s ongoing legal battles and his anticipated trip to Australia.✨ Inside this episode:The truth behind the Queen’s final yearsPrince Philip’s poignant final momentsThe ongoing tensions within the royal familyWhat lies ahead for the monarchy

00:00 Intro
00:40 King Charles’ US state visit confirmed
03:10 Why the trip matters politically
05:00 Could Harry meet Charles in America?
07:25 Harry and Meghan’s Australia trip expands
10:05 Prince Harry’s court case update
13:00 Harry on privacy, children and social media
15:20 Beatrice and Eugenie’s Easter absence
18:10 Peter Phillips’ upcoming wedding
20:35 Hugo Vickers interview begins
21:30 Why he wrote this Queen Elizabeth II biography
24:10 What the Queen was really like in person
28:00 Prince Philip’s personality and private humour
32:20 Prince Philip’s health and later years
35:25 The Queen’s health scares and palace secrecy
39:15 The Queen’s kindness behind the scenes
41:35 Harry, Meghan and the Queen’s final years
47:20 Prince Philip’s final night
50:10 The Queen in her “departure lounge” era
53:30 How she viewed duty, death and legacy
58:20 Andrew, Charles and the royal children
01:05:10 William, Catherine and the future of the monarchy
01:10:40 Final reflections on the Queen’s legacy
01:14:10 Outro
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The Wales children’s next school is fast becoming one of the most fascinating royal questions of the year.In this episode, we discuss the latest speculation over whether the future King could be heading to Eton, while Wellington College emerges as a serious option for Princess Charlotte and possibly Prince Louis. With insight from Melanie Sanderson of The Good Schools Guide, we look at what each school offers, why the decision matters so much, and what it could reveal about Prince William and Princess Catherine’s hopes for their children.We also cover a busy week for the royal family, including:Prince William and Princess Catherine attending a historic moment at Canterbury Cathedral, the King and Queen’s visit to Cornwall, Prince Andrew’s latest appearance, and what the ongoing fallout could mean for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.If you love royal insight, family dynamics, and the stories shaping the future of the monarchy, this episode is for you.

00:00 Prince George’s school rumours begin

00:56 Welcome and this week in royal news

01:10 King Charles and Queen Camilla in Cornwall

03:53 William and Catherine at a historic church moment

05:00 Prince William’s faith and future role as King

07:57 Nanny Maria receives a royal honour

08:59 Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh property row

10:55 Prince Andrew seen after arrest

12:16 Princess Eugenie’s birthday and York family fallout

13:48 Princess Beatrice marriage rumours addressed

15:32 Melanie Sanderson joins the podcast

18:20 Which school will Prince George go to?

20:50 Why Wellington College is now in the mix

21:41 Could Charlotte and Louis go co-ed?

23:09 How royal school offers work behind the scenes

24:24 Why taking the future King is a ‘poison chalice’

26:22 Eton vs Wellington vs Marlborough vs Oundle

30:30 Why Eton still feels like the frontrunner

31:46 Eton’s phone ban and modern changes

33:14 Is Prince George ready for boarding school?

36:17 What life at Eton is really like

38:18 How Lambrook changed after the Wales children joined

40:26 What each school offers academically and socially

46:12 How much these schools cost

48:02 Could Prince George skip university?

50:06 When might the royal school announcement happen?

53:28 Final thoughts
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Royal watchers, there is so much to unpack this week.

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Nigeria state visit at Windsor, from the spring flowers and banquet details to the King’s speech, President Tinubu’s reaction, and the subtle diplomatic moments that made this visit feel especially warm and significant.

We also dive into the latest Sussex headlines, including Tom Bower’s new book, Harry and Meghan’s increasingly forceful responses to criticism, the Netflix and Variety fallout, Meghan’s recent Instagram activity, and what it could all mean for their public strategy.

Plus, we discuss Prince Andrew’s reported move, the latest on Eugenie and Beatrice, Sarah Ferguson’s disappearance from view, and whether the King’s future US visit during the Trump presidency could bring fresh challenges.
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