Royals — All Episodes
Kick back with a cup of tea as we discuss all things royal, all brought to you by Royal Expert Commentator Angela Mollard and New Idea.
Episode 54 - The Royals who have lost their titles
With Prince Andrew stepping back from Royal duties and everyone speculating about whether or not Prince Andrew will keep his title, Angela and Zoe look back on the Royals who have actually lost their titles...and there's been a few!
Episode 53 - Prince Andrew's interview unpacked
On Sunday night, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York sat down inside Buckingham Palace with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis to talk about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. So why did he do it? What does it mean for his future in the Royal family? And who the heck told him it would be a good idea? Zoe Burrell and Angela Mollard, the hosts of Royals unpack it all...
Episode 52 - The lonely life of Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle left behind her mother, her friends and her job in the US to marry the man of her dreams, Prince Harry. But, has the fairytale turned out as good as she expected? This week New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator and expert Angela Mollard discuss Meghan's lonely life as a royal. Plus, will the Sussexes snub Christmas with the Royal Family? Tune in to find out!
Episode 51 - The Crown Season 3: Everything you need to know
Are you waiting patiently for Season three of The Crown? Do you want to know how the royal family really feels about the hit series? Then this week's podcast is for you, as New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard, discuss all the behind the scenes gossip about the upcoming season.
Episode 50 - How Harry & William's Rift Started
Prince Harry recently admitted to heading in a different direction to his brother Prince William in his documentary, all but confirming the long rumoured rift. But, what caused these close brothers to fall out? This week New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard discuss what could have caused the brothers rift. Plus, we chat about why Prince Charles is furious with Harry and Meghan, whether the couple are sabotaging the royal family and the Queen's fashion secrets.
Episode 49 - Inside a Royal divorce
While we always talk about the royal fairytale, there have been times when it hasn't gone to plan. This week, New Idea's Zoe Burrell and Angela Mollard discuss all the royal divorces from Charles and Diana's toxic divorce to the most amicably divorced couple Fergie and Andrew. Plus, we discuss if they will ever get back together.
Episode 48 - Is Kate Hiding Something On Tour?
The Cambridges tour of Pakistan has been a huge success but are Kate Middleton and Prince William hiding some big news? This week New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard chat all about Kate and Wills tour plus Prince Harry's emotional speech about Meghan at the WellChild Awards.
Episode 47 - The woman The Queen can’t live without
This week New Idea's Zoe Burrell and Angela Mollard take a look at The Queen's style and her unique friendship with her dressmaker. Plus we reveal the surgery that The Queen is refusing to have!
Episode 46 - How Meghan is breaking royal tour traditions, plus inside Beatrice’s wedding
Meghan and Harry's tour of Africa is wrapping up and New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard, look at how the duchess has broken with previous tour traditions and how the tour is helping to repair their image. Plus, we chat all about Princess Beatrice's engagement and what we can expect from her wedding.
Episode 45 - Meghan's new plot to repair her image
Meghan has certainly received her fair share of criticism, but now, New Idea's, Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard discuss her plans to overhaul her image and how the Sussexes are using their social media to get their message across. Plus, we reveal Prince George's playdates and the surprising facilities found at Buckingham Palace.
Episode 44 - Harry and William’s unbreakable bond
While the brothers have always shared a close relationship, new responsibilities threaten to divide the royal siblings. New Idea’s Smita Mistry and royal commentator, Angela Mollard, discuss the truth about their falling out and how Harry and William mark the anniversary of their mother’s death.
Episode 43 - Thomas Markle’s latest attack plus inside Harry and Meghan’s Africa trip
As the Sussexes prepare for their much-anticipated trip to Africa, Meghan Markle’s estranged dad, Thomas Markle, has once again hit out at his daughter and son-in-law, Harry, calling the couple ‘hypocrites’. New Idea’s Smita Mistry and royal commentator, Angela Mollard, discuss the upcoming trip and the latest family drama rocking the palace.
Episode 42 - Meghan and Harry’s baby surprise
With Harry's 35th birthday right around the corner, New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard discuss how the prince has gone from a party boy to a doting father and what the next decade has in store for them, including their surprise baby plans!
Episode 41 - Inside Prince Andrew's shocking sex scandal
With Jeffery Epstein's death capturing headlines, New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard take a look at his connection to Prince Andrew and what it means for the Palace. Plus, we talk about Harry's eco hypocrisy and why the Sussexes and the Cambridges aren't staying together at Balmoral.
Episode 40 - Bodyguard tells all: working for Diana was difficult
With the anniversary of Princess Diana's death approaching, New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard look back at her life and her great loves. Plus, we reveal what it's really like to work for the princess.
Episode 39 - Kate’s baby news plus Meghan’s shock reaction
Prince George celebrated his sixth birthday, but could his mum be ready to give the royal tot a sibling? This week New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard discuss, the prince's birthday, Kate's baby plans and the shock comment made by the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan.
Episode 38 - Why Meghan will never be like Diana
With the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, back in the spotlight since giving birth, she has been the talk of the town. In this week's podcast New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard, discuss all about her recent public appearances and whether Meghan really is Diana 2.0. Plus, we reveal Prince Harry's shocking snub of a family member.
Episode 37 - Meghan’s anger: upstaged by Kate
You would think that the focus of Archie’s christening would be on the Sussex’s, but the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate stole the limelight. But is it all to upstage Meghan? In this week’s podcast, New Idea’s, Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard discuss the christening photos, the backlash Meghan has recently received and whether The Queen will give up the throne.
Episode 36 - The Shock reason Meghan can't keep a nanny
With Archie’s christening set to happen this weekend, royal commentator, Angela Mollard and New Idea’s Zoe Burrell discuss all the preparations and why Meghan and Harry have gone through not one but three nannies.
Episode 35 - Revealed: Why Meghan went into hiding after baby - Plus Eugenie's baby news!
Since having baby Archie, sightings of Meghan Markle have been few and far between, but now New Idea's Zoe Burrell and Royal commentator Angela Mollard discuss he interesting reason behind this. Plus, will Princess Eugenie making a baby announcement any day?
Episode 34 - Harry and William's shock feud exposed
With rumours of a rift between Prince William and Prince Harry still circling, New Idea's Smita Mistry and royal commentator Angela Mollard explore what really caused the brother's feud in this week's episode. Plus, we explore the sibling relationships between other royal family members.
Episode 33 - Was Meghan really snubbed at Trooping the Colour?
The royals were out in one of the biggest annual celebrations of the year, Trooping the Colour, but Meghan was pushed to the back of the balcony this year. In this week's podcast royal commentator Angela Mollard and New Idea's Smita Mistry examine what that means for her relationship in the royal family.
Episode 33 - Revealed: Why Meghan snubbed Trump!
US president Donald Trump is currently in the UK for a state visit, but Meghan Markle has refused to see him and in this week's episode, New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard, discuss why! Plus, does the Cambridge's and Sussex's latest decision prove that they are feuding?
Episode 32 - The secret to Princess Mary's marriage revealed!
With the recent celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary, New Idea's Rebecca Hyde and royal commentator, Angela Mollard discuss how Princess Mary and Prince Frederik make their marriage work. Plus, will Queen Elizabeth II step down and hand over her crown to Prince Charles?
Episode 31 - Meghan and Kate's Instagram war!
After the recent split of the Cambridge and Sussex's Instagram accounts it appears that the royal couples could be at war over who gets the most likes. New Idea's Rebecca Hyde and royal commentator Angela Mollard, discuss the latest trigger in the royal feud and why Meghan's makeup artist broke down.
Episode 30 - Meghan and Harry's parenting style revealed... and how it differs from Will and Kate
With the recent arrival of Meghan and Harry's new baby, Archie, baby fever is in the air. This week New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator Angela Mollard discuss royal mothers throughout history and their different parenting styles.
Episode 29 - IT'S A BOY! Meghan and Harry welcome their first child together
It's the moment that fans have been waiting for and now it's finally here - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have welcomed a baby boy! In today's episode, New Idea's Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard discuss Harry's sweet baby announcement, possible names for the tot and what we can expect over the next few days.
Episode 28 - The truth about the royal baby rumours!
Has the royal baby already been born? Will Meghan and Harry name their child after Harry's late mother Diana? What does Harry's trip to the Netherlands mean about the royal baby? In this weeks episode of New Idea Royals, journalist, Zoe Burrell and royal commentator, Angela Mollard discuss all the rumours surrounding 'Baby Sussex.'
Episode 27 - Meghan’s jealous streak revealed!
Meghan’s half-sister Samantha Markle has come out with more scathing comments about the duchess and her rift with Kate. In this week’s episode, New Idea’s Zoe Burrell and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard discuss the implication of her comments and what they reveal about Meghan.
Episode 26 - Meghan’s birth plan revealed!
With the royal baby set to arrive any day baby fever is at an all-time high. From where Meghan will give birth to when we will get the first glimpse of the tot, New Idea’s royal reporter Zoe Burrell and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard chat everything royal baby.
Episode 25 - Prince Harry BUSTED in the nude!
They're the scandals that have captivated the globe and today New Idea's Royal expert Zoe Burrell and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard discuss the most salacious events in the Royal Family's history.
Episode 24 - Inside Kate Middleton's shock feud with former friend
The Duchess of Cambridge has reportedly told husband Prince William to 'banish' near neighbour Rose Hanbury after a 'terrible falling out' with her 'rural rival'. New Idea's Royal reporter Zoe Burrell and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard reveal all about the rumours that have rocked the Palace.
Episode 23 - Fergie and Prince Andrew: The TRUTH about their second marriage!
As rumours of a rekindling love affair between Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew abound, New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard reveal what's really going on - PLUS take a look at Princess Beatrice's controversial new boyfriend.
Episode 22 - Meghan and Harry: Baby gender revealed!
As the Duchess of Sussex's due date approaches, New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard reveal the latest info on the baby's gender - and discuss why the Queen put a stop to their royal household split.
Episode 21 - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's due date REVEALED
It's going to be sooner than you think! Join New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard as they discuss a variety of topics - including just when Baby Sussex will be born!
Episode 20 - Meghan and Kate’s shock showdown at Buckingham Palace!
Discover more about Meghan and Kate’s first public appearance together since they stepped out at Christmas 71 days ago! Find out what happened when the cameras stopped rolling and more...
Episode 19 - Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall's racy past is revealed
Take a look back at William & Harry's controversial teenage years - in this episode hosted by Zoe Burrell and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard - and delve into the fascinating past of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, a woman once known to have loved a Gin & Tonic and regarded as 'really sexy' by those who knew her.
Episode 18 - Meghan’s explosive letter and her New York baby shower
With the shock release of Meghan’s private letter by her father Thomas Markle, New Idea’s Zoe Burrell and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard discuss what this reveals about Meghan’s relationship with the press. Plus, we chat all about her baby shower in New York.
Episode 17 - Banana-gate! Is Meghan Markle about to make a mistake?
As Meghan Markle is mocked by UK TV host Piers Morgan for writing messages to sex workers on bananas, Royal expert Zoe Burrell and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard delve into the latest news rocking the palace.
Episode 16 - Harry's new health kick... and what it means for baby Sussex
With the shock news that Prince Harry has given up tea, New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard discuss his new health kick and what it means for Baby Sussex.
Episode 15 - Inside Prince Philip's shock car crash
It was the news that rocked the Royal Family. Prince Philip's miraculous escape from a shock car crash. Join New Idea's Deputy Editor and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard as they discuss all.
Episode 14 - Could Kate Middleton have a fourth baby?
Will Kate Middleton have a fourth baby? Join New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard as they discuss the mounting speculation.
Episode 13 - Royal feuds under the microscope
We dig deeper into Meghan's firm stance on her father Thomas Markle and half-sister Samantha as well as the very latest on the alleged 'feud' between the Sussexes and Cambridges
Episode 12 - Inside the Queen's relationship with Princess Margaret
The Queen and Princess Margaret: New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard delve into the intriguing relationship between the Queen and her sister.
Episode 11 - Christmas cards, a Boxing Day ban and questions about "meddling" Meghan
Royal Christmas cards, a Boxing Day ban and questions about whether Meghan is "meddling" in royal life are the subjects under the microscope in this episode hosted by New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard.
Episode 10 - The Royal Family at Christmas
Want to know how the Royals spend Christmas? Join New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard as they discuss every aspect of the Queen's festive season.
Episode 9 - Inside the Royal rift
Is there REALLY a rift between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton. New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde and Royal Commentator Angela Mollard dissect the evidence.
Episode 8 - Harry and Meghan's royal tour - the highlights
The highlights from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal tour is the subject under discussion by New Idea's royal commentator Angela Mollard and Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde in today's episode
Episode 7 - Harry and Meghan in Australia
From Bondi Beach to meeting farmers in Dubbo! In an episode recorded hours before their big baby announcement, New Idea's Royal Commentator Angela Mollard and Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde discuss every aspect of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal tour
Episode 6 - Princess Eugenie's wedding
In the latest episode of the New Idea Royals podcast, royal commentator Angela Mollard and New Idea's Deputy Editor Rebecca Hyde take a look back at Princess Eugenie's royal wedding day. The guests, the dress and of course Meghan's coat...
Episode 5 - Prince Louis' christening revisited
From the Queen's no-show to Meghan's dress and Charlotte's VERY cheeky quip, Frances Sheen and Royal expert Angela Mollard discuss everything you need to know about the christening of little Prince Louis.
Episode 4 - The Royal Wedding Debrief!
What happened after Meghan and Harry's big day? We talk through why their wedding will go down in history as one of the most entertaining and romantic.
Episode 3 - All about Meghan!
This episode it's all about Meghan! We have a good look at her family life, reveal the stunning revelations exposed in Andrew Morton's new book about her, and talk through her incredible humanitarian efforts.
Episode 2 - The new royal baby
New Idea editor Frances Sheen and acclaimed royal commentator Angela Mollard bring you all the latest news on the new royal baby, Prince Louis, and also take a look at Meghan Markle’s fascinating past.
Episode 1 - Welcome to New Idea Royals
Welcome to New Idea Royals! In our very first episode we discuss everything from how well Prince Charles and Camilla were received during their recent visit for the Commonwealth Games, to how the plans for the upcoming royal wedding are coming together.