A royal reunion at Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot

What does 2026 have in store for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?Where will Prince George go to secondary school?And what do you do when a senior Royal catches you speeding round Buckingham Palace?On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and presenter and WellChild ambassador Laura Hamilton.The panel discusses Prince Harry’s forthcoming return to the UK for his court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Plus, the continuing debate over whether he will regain his publicly funded security, and if he does, will it pave the way for more visits from Meghan and the children - and a new relationship for them with their grandfather, the King? Laura also shares her experience sharing a stage with Prince Harry and a memorable run-in with Prince Philip.Looking ahead, the team explores what could be in store for the Royal Family in 2026, including where Prince George may attend secondary school.Elsewhere, the Prince and Princess of Wales have carried out their first public engagement of the year, visiting Charing Cross Hospital. To mark her 44th birthday, the Princess of Wales also released the final instalment of her Mother Nature series, featuring her walking through a wintry landscape.Plus, in a Talking Royals exclusive, we reveal rare, never-before-seen footage from Charles and Diana’s wedding in 1981.

What tune did King Charles play on a carrot? What did Kate and Melania get up to during President Trump's state visit?Which UK radio station did Meghan Markle say she missed? Welcome to the second edition of the Talking Royals Christmas Quiz. Over five rounds of questions about the past year in the world of the Royal Family, Charlene White puts four experts - and you at home - to the test. You can play along with friends and family - and keep score to see how you fare against Chris' and Lizzie's teams.

On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and social media Royal Commentator Amanda Matta. They discuss the King’s rare and deeply personal message as part of this year's Stand Up To Cancer campaign - as he continues to recover from his own cancer diagnosis. In his biggest update yet, he revealed his treatment will continue - but it will be reduced in 2026.  He said: "Today I am able to share with you the good news that thanks to early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to ‘doctors’ orders’, my own schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the New Year," Charles said in his video message. "This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care in recent years." Also on this week's Talking Royals: Prince Harry’s security arrangements will be reassessed in a move that could pave the way for him to bring his family to the UK on future visits. Could Charles soon be seeing more of his grandchildren? A letter from Meghan to her estranged father Thomas Markle as he heals from a recent leg amputation. We look at rare footage of a baby Prince William taking his first steps in front of cameras, alongside Diana and Charles. And we go inside the Queen's visit to the set of one of her favourite shows - Rivals - based on the novel by her late, great friend, Dame Jilly Cooper.

On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson and special guest, chef Francesco Mazzei.One of the leading Italian chefs in the country, Francesco cooked for the King and Queen, as well as a host of stars in Highgrove in February - in a feast to celebrate UK-Italian relations. He explains how he was blown away by the King’s knowledge of food and ingredients - and his interest in how they were all sourced. Plus, the first look at Kate's fifth ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service at Westminster Abbey. This year's theme was love, and it was on show as Kate was joined by her whole family.And - there can't be a state banquet without a royal cocktail, which means the team have once again recreated the King's mixologists' latest German-themed tipple.

On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson and former royal butler Grant Harrold .Otherwise known as ‘The Royal Butler, Grant reveals all about the secrets of life inside the Royal Household, including the King’s penchant for a prank and the inside story of Will and Kate’s courtship. Plus, Chris and Lizzie explain more about the King’s Foundation after visiting its headquarters at Dumfries House – where Chris also had a VERY close encounter with a sheep…And – we get a look at what Harry and Meghan have been up to in the US for Thanksgiving – although some have called the cooking techniques into question.

On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson.They discuss the Princess of Wales’s busy week at work as she continues her gradual return after cancer treatment - which involved her first speech, and a reunion with Paddington the Bear.Plus, we take a look back at some of the best Royal Variety Performance meet-and-greet moments, and the best crossovers of superstars and monarchs.And - a sneak-peak of life in Meghan and Harry's house at Christmas, as a new trailer is released for the Duchess of Sussex's festive Netflix show.

On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and King's Trust Ambassador Anna Williamson.They discuss Prince George stepping up at Remembrance commemorations and Prince William’s revealing interview about parenting.Plus, Anna’s hilarious first meeting with the King.

On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and King's Trust Ambassador Anna Williamson.They discuss Prince George stepping up at Remembrance commemorations and Prince William’s revealing interview about parenting.Plus, Anna’s hilarious first meeting with the King.

On Talking Royals this week, Charlene White is joined by our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson all the way from COP30 in Brazil, as well as the survivalist and broadcaster Ray Mears.They discuss William’s attendance at the Earthshot awards in Rio and the Royals' dedication to the climate crisis at COP30.The calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to testify over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.And how Spud Man, recruited the Queen to serve up some jacket potatoes.

After that dramatic statement confirming Prince Andrew will no longer be a Prince, the panel answers all your questions on what happens now, for him and his family.Royal Editor Chris Ship, Royal Expert Lizzie Robinson, and guest Dr Ranj join Charlene White to analyse the statement and the reaction.