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It's been described as an important, influential relationship in royal circles but one half is always hidden from view. In his new book, Valentine Low, Royal Correspondent with The Times, delves into the work of the courtiers and discovers what really keeps the royal machine working. As 'Courtiers' is published, Royal Central's Sydney Zatz spoke to…
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The Platinum Jubilee Special
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The Royal Central team bring you the latest details on the Platinum Jubilee - what's happening, who will be there and how this spectacular celebration will mark 70 years of The Queen's reign. Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger, Jessica Storoschuk, Jess Ilse and Kristin Contino for a party, seventy years in the making.…
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More questions over Princess Charlene as Monaco prepares for Christmas
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As royal families around Europe begin the Christmas countdown, all eyes are on Monaco where the recent return of Princess Charlene has been followed by yet more questions. The Royal Central team discuss Charlene's situation and also debate how the Windsors will pass their festive season after a tough year. And there's a look ahead to some of the mo…
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The Royal Central Podcast: a missing princess, politics and royal titles
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The Royal Central Podcast returns with a new series focused on the biggest royal talking points. In this new episode, some controversial comments by the House of Windsor are under the spotlight as is the decision of one Prime Minister to discuss same sex marriage for royalty. Plus there's an in depth look on when Princess Charlene might return to M…
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Diana Revealed: spotlight on the statue and story of Diana, Princess of Wales
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On what would have been her 60th birthday, Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, unveiled a statue of their mother which they hope will serve as a legacy to her remarkable life. In this special podcast, the Royal Central team are joined by author, Deb Stratas, to discuss the statue, its role in remembering Diana and the special links to th…
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The Royal Central Podcast: Diana, her sons and what now for the House of Windsor?
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The Royal Central team looks back at a week which has seen Diana, Princess of Wales dominate royal headlines again. They discuss how her Panorama interview should now be viewed and look at the ever diverging paths being taken by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. And as the Royal Family begins to take on a wider range of face to face engage…
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The Life and Legacy of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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The Duke of Edinburgh's death, at the age of 99, has led to tributes from people around the world. For over seven decades, he was at the heart of the House of Windsor and helped shape it through the 20th and 21st centuries. Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger, Kristin Contino and Jess Ilse as they discuss the life and legacy of the Duke of Edinbur…
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5 big questions from Oprah's interview with Harry and Meghan
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's in depth interview with Oprah Winfrey has dominated debate in the past days. The Royal Central team look at five big questions left in the aftermath of the biggest controversy the Royal Family has faced in years. Join Kristin Contino, Jess Ilse, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger for an in depth examination of the f…
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What's happening with the House of Windsor?
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This special podcast from Royal Central delves behind the big stories involving the Royal Family right now. Is The Queen's last public appearance verging on political? What do we know about Prince Philip's hospital stay? And what will Harry and Meghan share with Oprah? Join Brittani Barger, Jess Ilse and Lydia Starbuck for this look at a week when …
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The History of Royal Wedding Dresses
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Fashion, glamour and elegance are all associated with royal wedding dresses but how about politics and economics? In this special Royal Central podcast, the team discuss how royal wedding dresses have become symbols of power as well as romance and debate the stories behind some of the most famous creations in history. Join Jessica Storoschuk, Krist…
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The Royal Review of 2020
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As 2020 comes to an end, join Royal Central for this first of our look backs at the royal year just gone. From babies and weddings to the challenges of the pandemic, we discuss why this has been one of the most challenging and memorable royal years for some time.Von RoyalCentral
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The Duchess of Sussex has spoken movingly of losing her second baby to miscarriage. Meghan's words have given hope to many in the same situation and Royal Central's Lydia Starbuck discusses why this is so important.Von RoyalCentral
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Royal Central has a brand new series of podcasts all about the kings and queens who have ruled Britain. We start with a look at a short lived royal dynasty whose founder was better known for his love life than his politics.Von RoyalCentral
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The Tale of the Unexpected Princess
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Europe has a brand new princess, created in extraordinary circumstances. She is an artist who has lived most of her life away from the spotlight but whose acrimonious battle with a king now fallen from grace has ended with a brand new set of royals for the continent. Find out more with Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger and Moniek Bloks in the Tale of…
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What can you expect to see from the royals this autumn?
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After a challenging year and a very hard summer for some royals, the ruling houses of Europe are gearing up for a new season. In this new term report, Moniek Bloks, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck assess what's waiting in store for some of your favourite royals, ask whether 2020 has changed the face of some monarchies forever and look back on a …
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The fall of a once favoured king
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King Juan Carlos of Spain has gone into exile, revealing his decision in a letter sent to his son, King Felipe VI. The former monarch's finances have caused huge controversy but his choice to go has led to more questions than answers. Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger and Moniek Bloks discuss what now for Spain's monarchy and also consider the happy …
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Royal Wedding Special: Beatrice of York
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Princess Beatrice surprised everyone with her low key wedding. In this special podcast, the Royal Central team discuss why this royal marriage took place before anyone knew and look at all the details of Beatrice's big day. Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger and Moniek Bloks for a royal wedding special. Photo: Benjamin Wheeler…
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A very special day for Europe's groundbreaking princess
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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrates her tenth wedding anniversary with Prince Daniel on June 19th 2020. The Royal Central team look at the big day, the secrets and the splendour and debate what this royal marriage means for Sweden's future. Join Lydia Starbuck, Moniek Bloks and Brittani Barger for a very special Royal Central podcast.…
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It's a famous if rather uncomfortable royal tradition, but when did politicians stop witnessing royal women giving birth? In this podcast, Lydia Starbuck looks at the reasons behind the political audience and focuses on a woman whose arch comments on the issue might well have ended up bringing it to an end.…
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The Royal Central podcast answers your questions - and plenty of you want to know when we might see the Queen again? Elizabeth II has been staying at Windsor Castle since mid March as the coronavirus pandemic took hold. May and June are usually among the busiest months in her diary but many favourite events are now in question as life continues to …
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Royal Central Podcast: the happiest royal daddy of all
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Welcome to a special Royal Central podcast where the team get ever so slightly giddy over the arrival of a royal baby. The birth of Charles of Luxembourg not only guarantees the country's direct line of succession, it means the beginning of family life for the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess after eight years of marriage. Guillaume and Stephanie …
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Happy news as a brand new royal baby arrives, safe and sound! Luxembourg's heir to the throne and his wife have welcomed a son. Guilluame and Stephanie are proud parents of a beautiful boy who will one day rule the Grand Duchy. Lydia Starbuck brings you the latest on this historic royal event - there's lots more on Royal Central.…
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May's Monarch: it's a Royal Baby Special
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May will bring one of the biggest royal stories of the year as Luxembourg meets its future ruler for the first time. The heir to the throne and his wife welcome their first child and, girl or boy, this little baby will one day become monarch. Join Moniek Bloks, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger for this special preview of a very special royal even…
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Was the White Queen an imposter?
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She's one of England's most famous royal women but was the marriage between Elizabeth Woodville and Edward IV, contracted on May 1st 1464, actually legal? Lydia Starbuck discusses why their wedding was called into question and asks whether the White Queen was ever really a queen at all.Von RoyalCentral
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Royal Weddings: why are they so important?
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The Royal Central team begins a new series all about royal weddings. They are showpiece events for every ruling house in Europe and they often provide the moments we remember most - but what makes them so special? Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck discuss the impact of royal weddings in this special podcast. From dresses to flowers, …
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William and Kate got married on April 29th 2011. In this royal wedding special, Lydia Starbuck looks back at the most special moments of the day.Von RoyalCentral
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The Queen of Denmark is 80 on April 16th 2020 and to mark this milestone birthday, the Royal Central team discusses the life and reign of the monarch they call Daisy. From her difficult path to the throne to her almost five decades of rule and taking in her family life, this is a celebration of a truly successful queen. Join Moniek Bloks, Lydia Sta…
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Celebrating Belgium's King Philippe at 60
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Welcome to a special podcast from Royal Central, marking the 60th birthday of King Philippe of the Belgians. At the time of his birth on April 15th 1960, there was little expectation that Philippe would ever take his country's throne. But as Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Brittani Barger discuss, the prospect of a crown cast a shadow over his ch…
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In this special edition of the Royal Central podcast, the team look at the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on royalty - on a personal and institutional level. Join Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck for more royal chat and some great ideas for making staying indoors even more royal.…
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Diana, Princess of Wales - a fresh perspective
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Where can we find the real Princess Diana? In this special edition of the Royal Central podcast, author Deb Stratas shares her fresh perspective on one of the most famous royals of modern times. Diana, Princess of Wales continues to fascinate, over 20 years on from her death. In her new book, Deb traces Diana's story through the homes she lived in …
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Wedding bells, romance and a right royal row
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The Royal Central team has royal wedding fever. As Princess Beatrice announces when and where she will marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, the podcast discovers some very special links between the wedding and the bride's royal history. Moniek Bloks, Lydia Starbuck and Brittani Barger also consider whether one of Europe's smallest monarchies might be in fo…
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Join Moniek Bloks, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck for the story of the king who finally acknowledged a daughter who fought for recognition. Photo credit: Martin Falbisoner [CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]Von RoyalCentral
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An all but forgotten princess and a queen who does diamonds like no other are both under the spotlight in the latest Royal Central podcast. Join Moniek Bloks, Brittani Barger and Lydia Starbuck as they peek behind the palace doors in the latest podcast. The departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from the Royal Family has dominated royal news f…
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Harry and Meghan: end of a royal dream?
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Royal news has been dominated by the decision of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back from their roles as senior royals. They made their announcement on Wednesday afternoon only for Buckingham Palace to reveal, soon afterwards, that the statement had been a surprise. Harry and Meghan want to continue with some royal duties while working towa…
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The Moments that made a Royal Decade
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As the decade comes to an end, the team at Royal Central share their favourite moments. Weddings, new monarchs, jubilees and ground breaking princesses all feature in this special podcast. Join Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks, Lydia Starbuck, Kristin Contino, Jess Ilse, Oskar Aanmoen, Sydney Zatz and Laura Faurot as they reflect on the moments that m…
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A Royal Christmas and some rather unusual photos
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As Christmas approaches, the Royal Central team look at what to expect from the festive season. Brittani Barger gives the lowdown on when to expect the big speeches of the season while Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck join her in debating what might be included in these major messages. And to get the Christmas spirit flowing, the team takes a look a…
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A Royal Baby Special: Birth of a Ruler in Waiting
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This week, Royal Central's team celebrate the happy news that Luxembourg is to welcome a future ruler. As the heir to the throne, Guillaume, and his wife, Stephanie, confirm the imminent arrival of their first child, we look at what it means for the royal family and their country. Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck also discuss why ev…
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Royal December: sparkle and scandal?
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As December gets underway, the Royal Central team discuss some of the big stories set to hit the headlines before Christmas. Moniek Bloks explains why King Albert II of Belgium will be in the news, Lydia Starbuck talks about an historic royal wedding anniversary and Brittani Barger analyses why Sweden could have the sparkliest monarchy of them all …
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Prince Andrew: Downfall of a Duke
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A special podcast from Royal Central as the Duke of York confirms he is stepping back from public life with the backing of the Queen. Prince Andrew announced he would give up public engagements for the ''forseeable future'' just days after an interview with BBC Newsnight in which he discussed his relationship with convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Ep…
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like a Royal Christmas
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Royal Central gets in the festive spirit with a look ahead to what we can expect from the royals this Christmas. Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck also discuss the latest remarks from a controversial royal couple and the panel ask whether hit series 'The Crown' is beneficial to the House of Windsor. There's more on all the topics and…
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Grace Kelly was born in November 1929. On the 90th anniversary of her birth, Royal Central looks at her life and legacy. Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck discuss why Princess Grace made such an impact and how she changed her royal family forever. Read more about the 90th anniversary of the birth of Princess Grace of Monaco on Royal …
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Making Modern Monarchy Work
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On this week's Royal Central podcast, the team looks at why the past month has been such a success for the Japanese monarchy. Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck discuss how modern royal families adapt to stay popular. More news and features are now on Royal Central.Von RoyalCentral
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Pakistan
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In this week's podcast, Royal Central has all the details of the royal tour of Pakistan carried out by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Our Chief Reporter, Kristin Contino, adds her analysis and explains why the outfit choices of the Duchess of Cambridge were so important on this visit. And the team discuss why women get such a raw deal in royal …
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The Princess Who Kept a Secret at a Royal Wedding
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Heard the one about the princess who kept a secret from millions as a prince said 'I do'? Join Brittani Barger, Moniek Bloks and Lydia Starbuck for a discussion about the latest royal stories including a very keep calm and carry on moment from Princess Madeleine of Sweden. As always, there's lots more on the website, Royal Central. Photo by Erika G…
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Royal news from around the world including this week's talking point - why do royal women end up under more scrutiny than royal men?Von RoyalCentral
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