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Queen back to work - and completes 68th year on throne

Queen back to work - and completes 68th year on throne

FromPod Save The King - Royal family news, interviews and fashion


Queen back to work - and completes 68th year on throne

FromPod Save The King - Royal family news, interviews and fashion

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Feb 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Queen acceded to the throne 68 years ago today, aged just 25, after the death of her father, King George VI.This week she returned to work with the opening of a pumping station and a visit to an RAF base.William and Kate have had a busy week from the Bafta red carpet to Wales and table football, while Prince Charles has been introduced to TK Maxx, and faced more scrutiny of his travel, while the Sussexes remain in Canada.Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers (@rjmyers), who joined the Cambridges on their visit to Wales, joins Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) to discuss the week's events. And lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@zoeforsey) looks back on how this day unfolded for the Queen 68 years ago, as she found out her father had died and the next phase of her own life was beginning.Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow the unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Feb 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Meghan Markle's wedding to Prince Harry has given the royal family trans-Atlantic appeal - and injected new energy into The Firm. Follow the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they build their new royal life, William and Kate as they adapt to Prince Louis joining George and Charlotte, the Queen and all the rest of your favourite royals. Expect behind the scenes details, fashion, travel and a smattering of politics as the royals represent Britain abroad.The show is brought to you by host Ann Gripper and the Daily Mirror's royal team. Follow @MirrorRoyal for all the latest royal news.