Meghan Markle Is Back On The Podcast Scene – Again
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If you loved With Love, Meghan, you'll be pleased to hear the Duchess of Sussex is going nowhere soon
News just in: Megan Markle will be making a return podcasting. Sound familiar? The news follows her $20 million collapsed Spotify deal, with the tech company’s head of podcasts branding the couple ‘grifters’. That podcast was Archetypes, with the Sussex duo failing to deliver their promised episodes. The next venture? Confessions of a Female Founder, an eight-part series launching on 8 April.
‘I’ve been having candid conversations with amazing women who have turned dreams into realities, and scaled small ideas into massively successful businesses,’ Meghan wrote on Instagram yesterday. ‘They’re opening up, sharing their tips, tricks (and tumbles), and letting me pick their brains as I build out my own business, As ever. It has been absolutely eye-opening, inspiring…and fun! (Because what’s the point if we can’t have some fun on this wild adventure?)’
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While you wait for Markle’s return to podcasting, there are plenty of royal books, films and TV shows to scratch the royal family intrigue itch. If you prefer podcasts, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best Royal podcasts to tune into now.
Best Royal Podcasts To Tune Into Now
The Queen’s Reading Room Podcast
For some royally approved reading recommendations, tune into The Queen’s Reading Room Podcast, the debut book podcast from the charity formed from the book club set up by Her Majesty Queen Camilla. Hosted by Vicki Perrin (CEO of The Queen’s Reading Room), eight weekly episodes of the podcast will be released from 8 January onwards, with a star-studded roster of authors invited for the first season – Sir Ian Rankin, Dame Joanna Lumley, Bonnie Garmus and more – all guiding us through their personal journeys through the literature that influenced their lives. shows.acast.com
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Historic Royal Palaces Podcast
Fancy delving into the history of some of the Royal family’s magnificent homes? This podcast from Historic Royal Palaces gives listeners the chance to do just that, featuring experts to illuminate some of the incredible history housed in their walls. Episodes cover a range of regal topics, from the lives of monarchs to historic events to the people associated with the palaces. podfollow.com
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The Art of the Monarchy
Art lovers should listen to The Art of the Monarchy, a limited, eight-episode Royal podcast published way back in 2012 by BBC Sounds. It’s presented by Will Gompertz, the arts journalist who has since gone on to act as Artistic Director at the Barbican Centre, and the Director of London’s Sir John Soane’s Museum from January 2024. In The Art of the Monarchy, he examines some of the objects in the Royal Collection – those that have adorned, defined and described the story of a thousand years of the British monarchy. bbc.co.uk
Floodlight
Produced by The Anti-Slavery Collective, Floodlight is a podcast featuring discussions with guests such as activists, politicians, lawmakers, and survivors, who are all involved in the fight against modern slavery. Though the topic isn’t Royal, it is hosted by HRH Princess Eugenie and Julia de Boinville – so it’s the perfect listen if you’re looking to engage with the activities of this royal in particular. The episodes aim to provide clear takeaways, including how to spot potential signs of slavery in workplaces and communities. podfollow.com
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Pod Save The King
If you’re more interested in of-the-moment Royal news, try Pod Save The King. Hosted by Ann Gripper and Russell Myers, this award-winning Royal podcast is published by the Daily Mirror, and features royal family news, interviews, fashion, and behind-the-scenes details, with discussions on the family’s work, place in the nation, and latest appearances. podfollow.com
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The Royal Rota
Another newsy Royal podcast comes from ITV News. Hosted by Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson, The Royal Rota is a weekly podcast covering various aspects of the royal family, including discussions on their activities, news, and events – plus insights, interviews and analysis on the latest stories. podfollow.com
Palace Intrigue
If you’re looking for the most up-to-date and of-the-moment Royal podcasts, Palace Intrigue is your best bet. A daily podcast, expect all news delving into the Royal Family, The Crown, and all the family’s latest developments. As the podcast’s own description proclaims, ‘It’s like experiencing Season 17 of The Crown in real time, providing you with a front-row seat to the captivating drama, power struggles, and secrets that unfold within the palace walls.’ podfollow.com
Royally Obsessed
For candid commentary on Royal happenings, tune into Royally Obsessed, which is hosted by Roberta Fiorito and Rachel Bowie. No topic is off limits: think royal appearances, fashion, historical significance, traditions, analysis of episodes of The Crown – the lot. podfollow.com
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