A Right Royal Podcast

Queen Elizabeth's Clever Household Rules & Hosting Genius

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Story Behind the Most Iconic Photos of the Princess of Wales

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How The Princess of Wales is So Crucial to the Monarchy's Future

The royal spotlight has never burned brighter. On the publication day of his new book, Russell Myers sits down with Right Royal hosts Emily Nash and Emmy Griffiths to discuss the moment Prince William drew a line regarding Prince Andrew, and why this could be one of the most consequential chapters in modern royal history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Arrested: What Happens Now?

Prince Andrew was arrested at Sandringham on his 66th birthday and held in custody for 11 hours. In this special emergency episode, Andrea and Emily break down everything that unfolded from the dramatic scenes at Sandringham to the King’s public statement. What does this mean for the monarchy? And what happens next? 00:00 – Emergency Episode: What Happened at Sandringham 02:30 – The Arrest Explained: Timeline of Events 06:00 – King Charles’ Statement 09:30 – The Palace Reaction 12:00 – London Fashion Week: The King Steps Out 16:00 – Princess Anne & The Royal Diary Continues 20:00 – Andrew’s Birthday & Where Eugenie Was 23:00 – The Photograph That Went Global 27:00 – What Happens Next? 30:00 – Public Reaction & Political Pressure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why William Went to Saudi Arabia and Why the Palace Spoke Up Before He Landed

Prince William’s three-day visit to Saudi Arabia was always going to be diplomatically significant but it unfolded under the shadow of intensifying headlines back home. In this special episode, Andrea is joined by Hello!’s editor and royal correspondent Emily Nash, fresh from the trip, with behind-the-scenes insight into what the tour was really designed to achieve: trade talks, cultural diplomacy, and the long-term relationship-building that comes with being a “king-in-waiting.” 00:00 Intro01:36 Welcome + what you’ll learn (Saudi visit + wider royal context)02:30 Why William’s Saudi trip mattered diplomatically (trade/defence/culture)03:24 Why Saudi is sensitive and why this visit raised eyebrows04:18 Two “kings in waiting”: William & MBS dynamic05:12 The Epstein file release: what’s driving renewed scrutiny07:02 Why William & Kate’s statement mattered (and the focus on victims)08:08 Arrival in Saudi: heritage welcome + private audience & dinner09:01 Human rights questions: what can be raised publicly vs privately10:02 Buckingham Palace statement: “ready to help police” and why that’s major13:38 Public reaction, heckling, and how the royals read the “national temperature”18:01 On the ground in Saudi: modernisation and what surprised Emily19:02 Women’s sport shift: girls’ football, national team ambitions, equal pay22:18 AlUla & the desert day: wildlife reserve, Arabian leopard, soft power23:34 The changed programme: walking the old town instead of the cultural hub visit24:40 What happens next + half-term breathing space26:18 Wider Europe: Norway/Sweden royal scrutiny in the Epstein files29:29 Closing thoughts: weathering the storm + sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices