The Royal Beat Podcast

• Royal Wives at War - The Queen Mother vs Wallis Simpson

  On this week's episode of The Royal Beat: Book Club we discuss the extraordinary life of The Queen Mother and her extremely frosty relationship with her sister-in-law Wallis Simpson. Over the Queen Mothers incredible 101 year life, six different monarchs ruled and she witnessed some of the rockiest periods the royals have ever faced - from her turbulent relationship with Wallis Simpson to the courage she showed during World War 2. She's considered to be one of the most popular members of the royal family ever, and in this episode of The Royal Beat: Book Club, three royal authors, who have all written about The Queen Mother, delve into her life in the royal spotlight.Kate Thornton is joined by three fabulous Royal Authors, Anne Sebba, Gareth Russell and Ingrid Seward. Watch the Royal Beat on True Royalty TV https://trueroyalty.tv/homePlease do subscribe and leave a review. It helps more people hear the podcastFollow for all the best in Royal stories:Facebook: @trueroyaltytvInstagram: @trueroyaltytvTikTok: @trueroyaltytvYouTube: @trueroyaltyTR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• All the Queens Jewels

  The Secrets Of The Tudor JewelsOn this episode of The Royal Beat: Back in Time, we explore the fascinating history of the Tudor royal jewels. From the consort necklace which connects an entire dynasty, to the coded message in Princess Elizabeth's necklace from her mother Anne Boleyn, Kate Thornton brings you the stories behind these magnificent pieces with historians Dr Nicola Tallis, Dr Owen Emmerson and Eleri Lynn.Watch the Royal Beat on True Royalty TV https://trueroyalty.tv/homePlease do subscribe and leave a review. It helps more people hear the podcastFollow for all the best in Royal stories:Facebook: @trueroyaltytvInstagram: @trueroyaltytvTikTok: @trueroyaltytvYouTube: @trueroyaltyTR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Queens Loyal Cousin - The Duke of Kent

  The weeks Royal Beat is a celebration of the Queens beloved and loyal cousin - the Duke of Kent. Kate Thornton is joined by the daughter of The Duke of Kent, Lady Helen Taylor, to discuss her father's upbringing and work, alongside Author of life story 'A Royal Life', Hugo Vickers, and former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, Ailsa Anderson. HRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI's coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions.A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke's upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too are recollections of family members including his mother, Princess Marina, his grandmother, Queen Mary, his cousin, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his uncle, King George VI.Watch the Royal Beat on True Royalty TV https://trueroyalty.tv/homePlease do subscribe and leave a review. It helps more people hear the podcastFollow for all the best in Royal stories:Facebook: @trueroyaltytvInstagram: @trueroyaltytvTikTok: @trueroyaltytvYouTube: @trueroyaltyTR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Original Royal Influencers : Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  Host Kate Thornton goes back in time to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s reign to analyse how they influenced modern day society. From the big white wedding to the Great Exhibition, discover the footprint that still exists in Britain and across the world today. Did they set the standard for todays Royals and would they now be called "influencers."Kate Thornton is joined by academic and journalist Kathryn Hughes, historian Elizabeth Norton and art historian Andrew Graham DixonWatch the Royal Beat on True Royalty TV https://trueroyalty.tv/homePlease do subscribe and leave a review. It helps more people hear the podcastFollow for all the best in Royal stories:Facebook: @trueroyaltytvInstagram: @trueroyaltytvTikTok: @trueroyaltytvYouTube: @trueroyaltyTR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Incredible Inside Story on Life as a Royal Photographer

  The royals are the most photographed family in the world and today we’re interviewing the man responsible for some of the most iconic shots of The Windsors. Arthur Edwards MBE began photographing the monarchy back in 1977 for the Sun newspaper, and for nearly half a century he's taken pictures at thousands of royal events. Kate Thornton brings you the stories behind the photographs from his book, which showcases some of his favourite and most memorable pictures, alongside Arthur Edwards' two former colleagues Duncan Larcombe and Robert Jobson.Watch the Royal Beat on True Royalty TV https://trueroyalty.tv/homePlease do subscribe and leave a review. It helps more people hear the podcastFollow for all the best in Royal stories:Facebook: @trueroyaltytvInstagram: @trueroyaltytvTikTok: @trueroyaltytvYouTube: @trueroyaltyTR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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