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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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In this episode, we explore several fascinating threads shaping the royal conversation right now, including Princess Beatrice’s evolving role, Sarah Ferguson’s next move, and the lasting legacy of the late Queen.

From questions about whether Princess Beatrice’s position within the royal family could change, to growing speculation around Sarah Ferguson and the possibility of a revealing memoir, we unpack the pressures facing different generations of the monarchy.

We also reflect on what the late Queen was really like behind palace doors, from her personal kindness and quiet authority to the traditions and habits that defined her remarkable reign. With stories from inside the royal household, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into palace life, royal duty, and the delicate balance between family and institution.

Along the way we discuss the wider royal landscape including the changing shape of the monarchy under King Charles, the growing popularity of Princess Anne and how the next generation of royals are finding their place.

If you follow royal news, royal history, and the personalities behind the palace walls, this episode offers insight, context and a few surprising stories from inside the royal world.

00:00 Intro
02:50 Is respect for the royals fading?
04:00 Should Andrew be removed completely?
05:10 When the scandal first hit the palace
07:00 What the late Queen knew
09:00 The pressure on Beatrice and Eugenie
10:20 Could Beatrice lose her role?
11:45 Sarah Ferguson’s rumoured book
13:30 How the palace handles a crisis
15:00 Should royals lose their homes?
17:40 King Charles and his brother
19:50 What the Lord Chamberlain does
21:30 The King’s touching visit to his nanny
24:20 Why Princess Anne is so popular
27:20 Anne, Camilla and Carole at Cheltenham
30:00 Prince William’s housing dilemma
33:00 Harry and Meghan’s Australia trip
38:00 Meghan’s next business move
41:30 Edward and Sophie step up
43:30 The next royal generation
46:00 The Queen’s style secrets
48:10 Royal dress code myths
50:40 The Queen’s favourite foods
53:00 What she was really like as a boss
57:00 The Queen off duty at Balmoral
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How does one photograph capture the weight of a nation? In this episode of The Right Royal Podcast, hosts Andrea Caamano and Emily Nash sit down with legendary photographer Chris Jackson to uncover the story behind his hauntingly beautiful portrait of the Princess of Wales. Chris shares the somber atmosphere of Prince Philip’s funeral and how Catherine’s "regal aura" shone through even behind a mask. From her poignant return to the Royal Marsden to the secret "bear trick" used to make Prince Louis laugh, join us for an exclusive, behind-the-lens look at the private moments and historic transitions of the Modern Majesty.

00:31:22 – Welcome to The Right Royal Podcast
01:28:01 – Inside the Making of ‘Modern Monarchy’
02:45:02 – The Coronation Shot the Queen Never Allowed
06:05:15 – King Charles, Princess Anne, and Royal Character
09:11:00 – Capturing Queen Camilla’s "Twinkle" and Professional Spirit
11:31:01 – Capturing Resilience: Supporting the King Through Treatment
17:40:11 – The Secret "Bear" Trick for Family Royal Portraits
20:20:18 – Highgrove, Wellies, and the King Off-Duty
24:02:14 – Princess Catherine’s Emotional Return to Work
33:11:22 – Eyes Above the Mask: The Iconic Funeral Portrait
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