Podcast: Two Birthdays, Republic Protest, Queen Sonja’s Art & Harald Bluetooth Treasure

Two Queens celebrate birthdays this week, republic protests at the royal wedding, Queen Sonja's work goes on display aboard a cruise ship and Viking treasures from Harald Bluetooth's reign are discovered. The Queen's Birthday Party BBC One and BBC Radio will broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall a special concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's…

Podcast: Edward VIII Letter, Royal Engagement 70 Year Anniversary & Spanish State Visit

Edward VIII's letter goes on sale, 70 years ago since the Queen and Prince Philip announced their engagement, King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrive for a state visit and Malcolm Turnbull's audience. Edward VIII Letter For Sale A letter written by Edward VIII, as Prince of Wales, to his mistress Freda Dudley-Ward in January 1919 is to…

Charles & Camilla’s New Zealand Visit As Australia Scraps Knights and Dames

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall begin their visit in New Zealand and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull abolishes Knights and Dames. Ladies and gentlemen, what the hell am I going to say to the Aussies next week? Rugby World Cup 2015 Prince Harry presents the trophy to the All Blacks who defeated…

Podcast: China State Visit, Indonesia & The Republic … Again!

King Carl XVI Gustaf's statement, the Chinese State Visit, Sir Peter Cosgrove in London, Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik visit Indonesia and former Prime Minister Paul Keating's views on the monarchy and the flag. Sweden in Shock King Carl XVI Gustaf issued the following statement on Thursday, 22 October 2015 regarding the school shooting in…

Podcast: Queen Elizabeth’s New Biography, Princes In The Tower & Not the Republic Again!

Prince William's tribute. Philippa Langley plans to find out who actually killed the Princes in the Tower. The Republic Debate again in Australia and news from Sweden and Norway. Prince William's Preface Prince William wrote a preface for a new book about Queen Elizabeth II, paying tribute to his grandmother as monarch. Visit Penguin Books…

Podcast: Prince George’s 2nd Birthday, Danish Royal Family & Edward VIII

Prince George celebrates his 2nd birthday, the Danish Royal Family at Gråston Palace, controversy about some footage taken in 1933, Edward VIII, and another push for a republic in Australia. Much Ado About Nazis News about three of Prince Philip's sisters married German Princes who were involved with the Nazis was recently rehashed when archival…