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Now that the confetti has settled on the Platinum Jubbly, we’re looking back at all of the major moments from the big weekend. The Sussexes returned from California, and even had a special birthday celebration for Lilibet, while the Cambridge kids were front and centre for many of the royal events, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s first walkabout, and a scene-stealing balcony appearance by Prince Louis. Elsewhere, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles paid a visit to Albert Square, and the royals managed to weaponise the universal appeal of Paddington Bear in a video with the Queen. Plus, we discuss the Queen’s partial absence — and Prince Andrew’s total absence — from the festivities, and what it means for the monarchy going forward. Thanks so much to our fabulous Eastenders correspondent Shy Charles, and thank you to everyone who has listened over the past three years. #AbolishTheMonarchy

Lady Gaga said Hold My Hand, and Tom Cruise appears to be taking notes… The movie star made headlines for helping Kate Middleton up the stairs at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere in London, and also made us wonder why he’s spending so much time around the royals, from red carpet events to private screenings to a jubbly horstravaganza. Elsewhere, the Queen learns how to use an Oyster card, Prince Charles makes his debut in parliament and Prince William gets booed at a football match. Plus, Prince Harry and Meghan are reported to be working on an “at-home” docuseries, and we discuss the “balcony ban” for Trooping the Colour ahead of the big jubbly weekend.

Finally, it’s here! We’ve spent 40 hours working our way through Tina Brown’s epic new book, The Palace Papers, and breaking down all the best insights, funniest details and shocking revelations for this Book Club episode. Plus, a look back at the national embarrassment that was Prince Edward and Sophie’s tour of Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda.Support us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: linktr.ee/heirheads

It’s a York family special this week: We run through Prince Andrew’s arrival with the Queen at Prince Philip’s memorial service, yet another financial scandal (this time involving Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie) and Fergie’s Instagram posts reminding us of her ex-husband’s glory days as a Falklands War hero. Plus, a Netflix documentary highlights how Prince Charles sought advice from disgraced media personality Jimmy Savile, and we preview the Wessexes’ upcoming Caribbean tour.Support us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: linktr.ee/heirheads

*WARNING: SPOILERS*Hold onto your bonnets — it’s KANTHONY TIME! Bridgerton is back for season two, and we’re talking sizzling chemistry, the striking lack of sex scenes and what the show has to say about gossip, as well as all the major plot changes from Julia Quinn’s The Viscount Who Loved Me. Plus, we discuss Julian Fellowes’s latest period drama The Gilded Age, from its sensational cast (with one notable exception) to its jaw-dropping costumes to its rare insight into the lives of the 19th century Black elite.Beginning to 48.22: Bridgerton48.22 to end: The Gilded AgeSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: linktr.ee/heirheads

Was this the worst royal tour ever? We’re discussing the Cambridges’ trip to the Caribbean, and why it offers the clearest evidence yet that this generation of royals aren’t capable of modernising the monarchy or sustaining it in the decades to come. From Prince William’s almost hilariously underwhelming speeches to Kate Middleton’s incongruous throwback wardrobe lacking in local designers — not to mention some of the worst photo opps in PR history — we look back on the ultimate royal disastour.Support us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

From floral arrangements to impassioned speeches, the royals are showing their colours over the Ukraine crisis. We look back on each household’s response to the invasion, and the firestorm over Prince William’s misreported comments on war in Europe. Plus, Prince Charles agrees to loan Prince Andrew the money to settle his case with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, while Camilla meets Camilla as Emerald Fennell gets an invitation to Clarence House and a shoutout from her real-life counterpart.Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

Note: we recorded this episode before the Queen’s Covid diagnosis, so weren’t able to discuss here. Instead, we’re focusing on the rough start to her Platinum Jubbly year, kicking off with Prince Andrew. As he reaches a settlement with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, bringing an end to his civil sex assault case, we run through the big questions. How much is it? Who’s paying? And where is the money coming from? Plus, the Metropolitan Police investigates cash-for-honours claims at Prince Charles’s charity, Prince Harry battles it out with the Home Office in court, and the Queen tries her damndest to protect her big Jubbly party. Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

A lot of Andrew updates this week! From the arrangements for his teddy bears to developments in Virginia Giuffre’s civil suit, we run through the latest details about the disgraced duke. Elsewhere, Prince William and Prince Charles dodge uncomfortable questions, and we ask: what happened to Archewell Audio?Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

Finally! It’s the word on everyone’s mind as the Queen strips Prince Andrew of his military titles and patronages following his failed bid to get Virginia Giuffre’s case against him dismissed. The palace is drawing a line, but will it be enough to salvage the monarchy’s reputation? We discuss the developments in Andrew’s case, what he is losing (and holding on to), and the similarities to the treatment of Prince Harry. Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

Did you know it was Kate Middleton’s 40th birthday? The now 40-year-old Kate just celebrated turning 40 on her 40th birthday, and no one will let us forget it — from gushing profiles to glamorous portraits, the milestone is lavishly marked, while Meghan Markle looms large in much of the press coverage. Meanwhile, Meghan receives an apology from the Mail on Sunday (and at least £1 in damages) and we discuss Prince Andrew’s legal strategy as Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s civil suit against him gets underway.Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

Before we close the door on 2021, we are looking back on the defining events of the year, from the lawsuits to the lobbying to the looks we loved the most. Plus, Kate Middleton hosts a Christmas carol service, the Cambridges and the Cornwalls release their holiday cards, and the Ghislaine Maxwell trial reveals an unflattering photo taken at the Queen’s estate in Balmoral. Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/

It’s another victory for Meghan Markle in her privacy and copyright case against the publishers of the Daily Mail, but we may not have seen the end of this legal battle. When he’s not jetting off to Barbados, Prince Charles finds himself further embroiled in the cash-for-honours scandal, while Prince Harry also gets drawn in over his links to the billionaire donor at the centre of the controversy. Elsewhere, Prince William is furious over the BBC’s documentary The Princes and the Press, and Kate Middleton lets the mask slip when asked about the Sussexes on a school visit… Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/

As the royals descend on Glasgow for the Cop26 summit, we discuss their travel arrangements, thoughts on climate action and new analysis of the family’s energy consumption. Elsewhere, the appeal hearing over Meghan Markle’s privacy lawsuit reveals a fascinating series of text and email exchanges, while the Sussexes challenge misinformation in online panel discussions and make their return to the red carpet. Plus, a follow-up conversation on Spencer (starting at 48:00) breaking down the ending, the response to the film and *that* masturbation line…Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/

Move over, Greta Thunberg: the Queen’s giving world leaders both barrels this week for their inaction on the climate crisis (or so commentators would have you believe). Prince William also has words to say about carbon emissions from flights — just not his own — while the Metropolitan police drop their investigation into Prince Andrew. Plus, we discuss two Diana biopics: Pablo Larrain’s Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart, and Diana the Musical, Netflix’s filmed version of the Broadway show.Spencer: 20.40Diana the Musical: 42.10Support us on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/heirheadsShop our merch: https://heirheads.co.uk/

Finally, some royal fashion worth talking about! From Kate Middleton’s golden gown to Meghan Markle’s Diana-inspired handbag, we’re getting into the most notable looks and, more importantly, what they’re trying to tell us. Away from the glamour, we talk about the Cambridges’ relatable pub lunch, updates to Prince Andrew’s legal strategy, and the Queen’s plan for the Diamond Jubilee medals. Catch up now wherever you get your podcasts!Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

After a breezy 10-week holiday, Kate Middleton finally returns to work! While she’s at her solo engagement, Prince Andrew is gearing up for a new legal strategy, Prince Charles becomes further embroiled in the cash-for-honours scandal, and Prince Philip’s will is sealed for 90 years. The Irish President Michael D Higgins is dragged into a feud with the Queen, who is busy running interference by dispatching courtiers to share cuddly stories about her with the press. Plus, we give our (spoiler-filled) reviews of Fergie’s first adult fiction novel Her Heart for a Compass, the Netflix teen drama Young Royals and the long-lost Princess Diana movie starring Toni Collette and Dominic West.*SPOILERS*Her Heart for a Compass: 31.27Diana and Me: 58.30Young Royals: 66.33Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

The royals are back from their August break and so are we, ready to talk about Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s civil suit against Prince Andrew, Camilla Parker Bowles’s non-traditional Victoria sponge recipe and the Queen’s leaked funeral plans. Plus, the Cambridges are feeling overlooked and Prince William thinks that the solution might be to move in with Granny — school run be damned!Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

Happy Birthday, Meghan! As she turns 40, we discuss the royal family’s curious new social media strategy for birthday wishes, and Meghan’s new initiative to help women re-entering the workforce (with guest appearances by Melissa McCarthy and Guy the beagle). Elsewhere, the Queen uses her favourite arcane procedure to weasel out of Scottish climate laws and Prince Charles becomes a rent-a-royal for Tory dinners. Plus, Fergie defends Jack Brooksbank’s yacht antics and volunteers her opinions on Prince Andrew’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.Shop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads

We’ve got a vintage HeirHeads episode for you today, discussing royal rumours about Prince Charles’s feud with Prince Edward over the Duke of Edinburgh title, gossip about Prince William’s “intervention” in racist abuse of footballers, and the gown to end all royal gowns: Princess Diana’s wedding dress! Plus, Kate Middleton closes out Wimbledon in a curious belt, Fergie talks to People about her old friend Diana, and Meghan Markle announces her first project for Netflix.Check out our trip to Kensington Palace on Instagram: instagram.com/heirheadspodShop our merch: heirheads.co.ukSupport us on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/heirheads