Best Ellas Style English Podcasts (2025)

In the new book Power and the Palace, journalist and author Valentine Low reveals details of the hidden world where monarchy meets government: From Queen Elizabeth II’s stance on Brexit to Camilla’s assault as a teenage schoolgirl, we uncover the secrets of royal power from King Charles’s clashes with ministers to William’s growing influence. Hoste…

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Pg 1 - The Big Day - eBook 1 9:17

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Pg 3 - Sophia in Istanbul - From eBook 1 12:00

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Pg 6 - 8AM Meeting - eBook 1 7:59

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Pg 10 - Marriage on the Rocks - From eBook 1 7:17

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Pg 39 - Life is all about balance - from ebook 2 10:33

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Pg 27 - The Elephant Story - From eBook 2 7:02

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Pg 15 - Changes at Work - From eBook 1 9:40

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How the Royal household is preparing for President Trump’s visit 30:59

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Welcome to The Royals where this week Kate Mansey is exploring State Visits past and present. Pomp, pageantry and sumptuous banquets await Donald Trump, but what really goes on behind the scenes to ensure a successful State Visit? And what can the politically astute King Charles learn from his late mother’s achievements? Kate talks to royal histori…

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Royal Ascot’s double act as Roya meets the Osbornes - Jamie and Saffie 25:19

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Roya is at Royal Ascot where she was joined by a lively double act, trainer Jamie Osborne and his jockey daughter, rising star Saffie Osborne. From family business banter to riding for the royals, the Osbornes share their frank views, their humour and offer a glimpse into the highs and lows of the sport of Kings and Queens. Recorded 17th June 2025.…

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"The Special Relationship": The strange case of American women and English men with Monica Heisey 1:15:39

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Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Carrie Bradshaw and Duncan who lives downstairs. Too Much writer and actual-lover of English men Monica Heisey returns to talk about the hundred year tradition of American girls coming to England to fall in love. Monica's book Really Good Actually is available now. Her show, Smothered is…

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From Princess Diana to republicanism: How the Royal landscape has changed 31:50

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Roya is joined by Channel 5’s royal correspondent Simon Vigar for a candid look at the changing nature of 'The Firm' and their relationship with the press. Simon shares his insider stories, from being insulted by the public after Princess Diana's death to travelling with royals on watershed tours. Together, they discuss the challenges of access to …

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Sentimental in the City: RIP And Just Like That 2:13:11

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It's the last time we will (probably) ever talk about Sex and the City, so buckle up, break out the cosmos, and for god's sake – ITS JUST A BIT OF PISS. Help Abood's family: https://chuffed.org/project/120630-help-abdul-karims-family-survive-in-gaza Help Haitham's family: https://chuffed.org/project/130692-help-haithams-family-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0…

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Prince Andrew and an 'explosive' new biography 32:22

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This week on The Royals, Kate Mansey speaks to royal biographer Andrew Lownie whose allegations in his new book - Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York - have been described just about everywhere as 'explosive'. From trade envoy trips to connections with Jeffrey Epstein, Lownie outlines claims of institutional cover ups, financial secrec…

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His Dark Materials: The Subtle Knife with Ella Risbridger 1:38:24

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Lyra's back and she inexplicably has a new friend straight out of a Jacqueline Wilson novel. Phillip Pullman's The Subtle Knife tackles parallels worlds, god's existence, quantum physics, skull-drilling, and funding applications – and somehow is the greatest book for children over the age of eleven of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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The King’s Tour artists: painting the royal visits 21:17

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Roya gets an exclusive first look at The King’s Tour: Artists at Buckingham Palace - a remarkable exhibition showcasing never-before-seen artworks from King Charles's personal collection. Curator Kate Heard shares insights into how artists were invited on royal tours to capture intimate behind-the-scenes moments and fleeting stories. Roya also meet…

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The Hunger Games Prequels: Sunrise on the Reaping 51:52

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Traci Thomas is back yet again for part two of our conversation on The Hunger Games prequels. This one is on Sunrise on the Reaping!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Princess Anne at 75, Prince George at 12 and Royal Lobbying 24:10

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This week on The Royals, Roya and Kate dig into Royal Yacht lobbying, Princess Anne’s no-fuss 75th birthday, and Prince George’s latest milestone. Plus: questions around Harry and Meghan’s Netflix future, an racing visit to Newmarket, and strong support for the Lionesses ahead of the Euros final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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The Hunger Games Prequels: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes with Traci Thomas 1:28:29

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Traci Thomas is back for our deep-dive of both The Hunger Games, starting with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Next week we're doing Sunrise on the Reaping so don't say we didn't tell you. You can learn more about World Central Kitchen here: https://wck.org/relief/chefs-for-gaza Resources to write to your MP here: https://www.redlineforgaza.org…

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Is a reunion for King Charles and Prince Harry on the cards? 25:06

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This week, King Charles and Prince Harry take small steps to reconciliation, with private peace talks that are then leaked to the press. But who tipped them off? Plus, Harry follows in Diana’s footsteps in Angola, the Princess of Wales returns to Centre Court to a standing ovation, and Queen Camilla makes naval history...with a side of cling film. …

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Return to Oz with Shon Faye 1:20:21

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Shon Faye joins us to talk about Oz and the thrilling art of scaring children to death You can support Nada's family here: www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohammeds-family-find-safety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to do a state visit with style 24:27

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All the stops were pulled out for a full-blown state visit for President Macron so Roya and Kate go behind the scenes at Windsor Castle to bring you all the news from carriages to canapés as well as speeches and sparkling (British) wine. the Princess of Wales attended her first state banquet in two years, and stole the show. King Charles and the pr…

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The Fall (2006) with Jen Cownie 1:20:13

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We're finishing up our fairytale trilogy with a discussion on manipulating kids to get morphine for us. You can support Haitham's family here: https://chuffed.org/project/130692-help-haithams-family-in-gaza?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad4Er2E2-_QSDcR6VfNxgOo3TUU2inCijEj-wS4s1rrnX0xE-CogVB9TY4eYg_aem_r6TLFcfTn4i9E_AhdYZA4w Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Kate’s Cancer recovery & the end of the royal train 28:35

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The Princess of Wales has given her most personal insight yet into the emotional toll of recovery, offering a powerful glimpse into life after cancer treatment. This week, Roya and Kate reflect on her words, and what they signal about a changing tone inside the Palace. Meanwhile, the Sovereign Grant is up, the royal train is out, and William and Ka…

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Labyrinth with Juno Dawson 1:20:13

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This week, Juno Dawson joins us to discuss the 1986 cult magical fantasy classic Labyrinth. If you'd like to donate to Abood, you can do so through the following link: https://chuffed.org/project/120630-help-abdul-karims-family-survive-in-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Trump’s visit fast tracked? And William’s reign reimagined 29:20

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Roya and Kate take you inside King Charles's preparations to host President Trump for an unprecedented second state visit, one that seems to have been fast-tracked by the British Prime Minister, and might be raising eyebrows at the palace. How much say does the King have over who he meets and when, and what does Donald Trump’s return means for Wind…

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Shrek with Jen Cownie 1:05:24

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We talk about Shrek! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inside the glamorous world of Royal Ascot 35:34

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Roya and Kate take you with them as they attend Royal Ascot 2025—a dazzling celebration where time-honoured traditions, powerful thoroughbreds, and extravagant hats take centre stage. While Ascot Racecourse hosts nearly a month of racing each year, its crown jewel is the Royal Meeting each June, a highlight of the royal summer calendar. Join Roya a…

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LIVE at Hay Festival with Jack Edwards 53:10

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Recorded on 24th May at the Hay Festival, join Jack Edwards and Caroline in the Welsh fields of Hay-on-Wye as they discuss writing, the power of time and Caroline's new YA novel Skipshock. SKIPSHOCK - OUT NOW Head to your local bookshop or order online: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Trooping the Colour, William the Statesman, and Trump’s State Visit 23:59

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This week, we head to Horse Guards Parade for Trooping the Colour as King Charles marks a quiet but significant shift—retiring from horseback for the event. The Prince of Wales steps further into statesman territory, and Roya and Kate discuss his recent visit to Monaco alongside international heads of state, signalling a growing global presence. Pl…

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The Princess Bride with Jen Cownie 1:26:42

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Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die. SKIPSHOCK - OUT NOW Head to your local bookshop or order online: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meghan and Harry delivery room dance, William reports for duty and presents to the royals revealed 26:15

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This week, Roya and Kate unpack Meghan and Harry’s surprising dance in the delivery suite and Prince William’s flying visit as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, a role that was destined for Prince Harry. Plus, an emerging place for The Duchess of Edinburgh. What is Sophie's future role and is William quietly shifting the spotlight? King Charl…

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His Dark Materials: Northern Lights with Ella Risbridger 1:54:11

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Friend of the pod Ella Risbridger joins us for our summer fantasy book club, where we'll be covering Philip Pullman's iconic trilogy His Dark Materials. This week we kick off with the first book of the series: Northern Lights. ALSO - SKIPSHOCK IS OUT TODAY! Head to your local bookshop or order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock H…

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Dragonheart (& dragons in general) with Samantha Shannon 1:29:01

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Author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree Samantha Shannon comes to discuss her life-long love of Dragonheart! We talk dragons, knights, St George, dragons as elemental force, "wyrms", novels-as-video-games and the great cinematic traditions of the Dragonheart franchise. SKIPSHOCK - out June 5 Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.…

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Diplomatic Diamonds - how the King and Queen help Canada shine 27:08

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"Welcome home" shouted the crowd welcoming the King and Queen in Ottawa at they started their whirlwind visit to Canada - and Roya and Kate were there too! Amid tensions between Canada and the United States the inference was clear: No matter what they’re called in Britain, Charles and Camilla are the King and Queen of Canada. After months of subtle…

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The Royals Live! What's it really like to report on the Royal Family? 36:59

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In this week's special episode, Roya and Kate face a live audience as they lift the lid on life as a royal reporter. From secret sources to front-page scoops, the two royal editors take you behind palace walls with their unique insights on the monarchy in conversation with The Times' executive editor Jeremy Griffin and with questions from the audie…

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Mermaids with Katherine Webber 1:09:02

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Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty... get out ya shell bras and silicone tails losers, we're going swimming with Katherine Webber to dive deep into the world of mermaids. SKIPSHOCK - out June 5 Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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From Megxit to Beckxit - how the Beckhams joined the royal news 26:34

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From one family drama to another - Roya and Kate discuss how the Beckhams entered the royal news this week - from a dinner party in Montecito to a fashion statement from the Princess of Wales. And an emotional Camilla paid tribute to her late brother, and how Charles was left flabbergasted by a magician in Bradford. Also, which member of the family…

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The Hunger Games with Traci Thomas 1:17:30

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The Stacks host Traci Thomas joins us to talk about the original Hunger Games trilogy! Mostly the books! Five stars on Uber for Suzanne Collins! SKIPSHOCK - out June 5 Pre-order now: https://www.walker.co.uk/9781529507966/skipshock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 80th anniversary of VE day and a bombshell interview from Harry 31:05

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This week Roya and Kate take you behind the scenes of the historic 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations, from the big balcony moment to a surprise appearance by young Prince George. They also unpack Prince Harry’s BBC interview following his security ruling, and explore the shortlist for Queen Elizabeth II’s national memorial. Clip Credit: BBC Radi…

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The Lord of The Rings, Ranked with Jen Cownie 1:34:51

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Welcome to Magical Garbage - a Sentimental Garbage mini series! To celebrate the upcoming release of my new YA novel SKIPSHOCK, Sentimental Garbage is diving into the world of fantasy and exploring the magical storytelling that made us who we are, with pals old and new. This week, we're starting off with a biggy - friend of the pod Jen Cownie joins…

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The King's cancer message & William and Kate's Scottish getaway 29:03

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The King shares a personal message about his cancer journey at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. Meanwhile, William and Kate mark their anniversary with a low-key trip to Scotland and Prince Andrew is once again under scrutiny following renewed questions about his future in the wake of Virginia Giuffre’s tragic death. Kate and Roy…

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The Royals pay tribute to Pope Francis 30:24

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Following the death of Pope Francis, King Charles gave a warm message in tribute. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew made a surprise reappearance for the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle and Meghan opened up about her rebrand. Lots to chew over then for The Sunday Times Media Editor, Rosamund Urwin, who joined Roya this week while Kate is away. Hosted…