Macron's Royal charm offensive, Prince Andrew back in the headlines and taste testing the banquet menu

This week on Talking Royals, Charlene asks Chris and Lizzie about their busy week covering President Macron's state visit, and finds out that it's not all as glamorous as it seems.And, Prince Andrew's return to the headlines after the FBI dropped its Epstein investigation. Does it mean we could be about to see much more of the Duke?Plus, the state banquet menu is put to the taste test. Want to get in touch? Email [email protected].

This week on Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Chris and Lizzie to discuss Kate's very personal chat about her cancer recovery.And, why are the Royal Train's days numbered?Plus, William joins the Lionesses as the Euros kick off.    Want to get in touch with the team? Email [email protected].

This week on Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Chris and journalist Afua Acheampong-Hagan to discuss Donald Trump's 'unprecedented' second state visit.And, a design is picked for Queen Elizabeth's memorial. So why was it picked and why were others rejected?Plus, Prince William’s puppy problems.    Want to get in touch with the team? Email [email protected].

This week on Talking Royals, Charlene asks Chris and Lizzie about their eventful day at Ascot, and the notable face that was missing from the royal procession.And, the team looks back at how a book about Princess Diana caused shockwaves during another Royal Ascot.Plus, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, gives a fresh glimpse into her and Prince Harry’s family life.    Want to get in touch with the team? Email [email protected].

This week on Talking Royals, Charlene asks Lizzie about her trip to Monaco following Prince William as he draws inspiration from Sir David Attenborough to issue a rallying call to save our oceans. Meanwhile, after a week of ITV News’ extensive Antarctica coverage, the team digs through the archives to find an interview with Princess Anne there back in 2007.And the team chat about what the Princess of Wales has been up to at a new cultural institution.Plus, Charlene has a surprise for Chris - and it has something to do with his promise from last week’s episode to share a childhood picture of himself in Jubilee fancy dress.Want to get in touch with the team? Email [email protected].

This week on Talking Royals, Charlene, Chris and Lizzie check out Meghan and Harry's dance moves after the couple shared a video from hospital just before she gave birth to Lilibet four years ago.Meanwhile, Prince William has been setting out his vision for the Duchy of Cornwall and Queen Camilla is set for a surprising new role of her own.Plus, Chris reveals the surprising stories about how he celebrated the Silver Jubilee as a young boy.Want to get in touch with the team? Email [email protected].

Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson are in Canada, having followed the King's visit - his first as monarch and the first time in almost 70 years that the British monarch has opened the Canadian parliament. Charlene White joins them to discuss whether Trump will now have second thoughts about talking up Canada becoming a 51st state of the US, and whether Charles has successfully negotiated the tricky diplomacy of the visit. They also discuss some intriguing shots of the King seemingly overcome by emotion, and why his speech in parliament seemed to mean so much to him personally.

This week on Talking Royals, journalist Emily Andrews joins Chris and Charlene to discuss Princess Eugenie's candid interview about her childhood back surgery.The team also look ahead to the King and Queen's visit to Canada, where they will attend the State Opening of Parliament - the first time a monarch has done so since 1957.They also delve into the archives to look back at Princess Diana's May 1989 speech where she tackled the issue of drink and drug addiction in a way royals hadn't done before.Want to get in touch? Email [email protected]

This week on Talking Royals, Chris and Lizzie have been to meet Queen Elizabeth's former private secretary, Lord Janvrin, to talk about plans for a national memorial to her.They spoke in St James's Park, close to Buckingham Palace, about how to best honour the late Queen after the final shortlist of designs was made public.Do you have a favourite design out of the final five? Let us know by emailing [email protected] in the studio with Charlene, the team also discuss the upcoming state visit to the UK by France's President Macron. And they also try to get to the bottom of what is going on between the Beckhams and the Sussexes.

This week on Talking Royals, the team discuss their personal highlights from the week's commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.Charlene, Chris and Lizzie talk about Prince George's "most significant public engagement to date" and the emotional message from one veteran to today's world leaders.The team also discuss the announcement that the King and Queen are heading to Canada, with Charles set to make an "incredibly rare" appearance.Want to get in touch? Email [email protected]