Royally Obsessed
Hear ye, hear ye! This is Royally Obsessed, the podcast that discusses all things Royals! Roberta Fiorito and Rachel Bowie both write about the Royals for PureWow and, each week, they discuss the latest news coming out of Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and beyond. Follow the show on Instagram @RoyallyObsessedPodcast and like our Facebook group, Royally Obsessed.
Episodes
This week, the ladies cover Andrew, the artist formerly known as HRH, the new ITV documentary about his relationship with Ghislaine, and why it took so long to get his titles stripped. They also discuss Prince Harry’s security concerns, the Cambridges back to work (and school), Eugenie’s new podcast, Downing Street #Partygate, Pippa Middleton’s jumpsuit and so much more. Grab some royal cider and tune in!
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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the news broke of the judge’s ruling in Virginia Giuffre’s civil case against Prince Andrew, but we still break down the legal proceedings thus far and will have more next week. This week, the ladies do a deep dive into Kate’s birthday portraits (still not over them!!), her birthday celebrations and a bit of coverage controversy. They also chat about the Platinum Jubilee events, Prince C...
The Duchess of Cambridge turns 40 this weekend, so we recorded an exciting new episode with special guest Bethan Holt, fashion news & features director for The Telegraph and author of The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style. We have predictions for the duchess in 2022, a look at the media profiles released ahead of the big day, and how she’ll celebrate her milestone birthday. We also talk the Sussex family Chri...
Happy New Year, RoRos! Before we ring in 2022, we're flashing back to our favorite (and least favorite) royal moments of an exciting—but also extremely trying—royal year with none other than Lainey Lui of Lainey Gossip. From the Oprah interview to the James Bond premiere, to FOUR royal babies and so much in between, grab a glass of something sparkling as you tune in! (Keep in mind, we recorded this right before the amazing Suss...
This week, it’s Christmas!!! The ladies go all out on the festive-ness, since what else is there to do when things are looking so bleak?! They chat the history behind the St. Mary Magdalene Christmas Walk, the Queen’s plans now that Sandringham is a no-go, Meghan’s Montecito outing and the car parade, Kate’s carol concert intro, William’s favorite parts about Christmas, whether Rachel should watch Elf (we know!!!!) and so much more...
This week, Rachel and Roberta gear up for Christmas with a deep dive into the royals’ recently released Christmas cards (from the Cambridges and Clarence House), and the royal fashion event of the year: the Royal Carol Concert. They also flash back to a “sky-high” moment for a young Queen Elizabeth II. Plus, a new Princess Diana doc, Spencer awards season and Andrew’s legal defense. Grab something hydrating and tune in!
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This week, Instagrammer and author of HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style Elizabeth Holmes joins us to chat Meghan’s legal win, Prince William’s Time to Walk, the upcoming Cambridge carol concert, Harry’s Fast Company interview about BetterUp and so much more. Then, the tables are turned as Elizabeth interviews Rachel and Roberta about Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family with a quick Q&A all about the b...
VPNs at the ready! The ladies pore over BBC’s The Princes and the Press, plus the documentary fallout and what surprised them most from host and media editor Amol Rajan’s extensive look behind the inner workings of “the deal.” They also cover Charles’s visit to the new republic of Barbados, a Cambridge Christmas carol concert, the Christopher Andersen biography, Prince George’s wishlist, Princess Charlene’s turmoil (yes, we’re vent...
This year, the ladies are thankful for…YOU, their loyal listeners! In their special Thanksgiving episode, they chat about the “Royal Turkeys of the Year,” plus Meghan’s appearance on Ellen, the double royal christening of August and Lucus (and the Queen’s attendance!!!), the Royal Variety show, the Queen and Prince Philip’s 74th wedding anniversary, things to do in London and SO much more. Mix up a festive Tig Holiday Cocktail (1 o...
This week, the ladies get into the Queen’s absence at Remembrance Sunday, the appeal to Meghan’s court case ruling, Prince Charles’s birthday, the Panorama anniversary, private royal diaries, and so much more. They’re also joined by the host of CNN’s new podcast, When Diana Met…, Aminatou Sow, to chat all about the show, what so many get wrong about the late Princess of Wales and why we should care today. Tune in!
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SPOILERS AHEAD: Our Spencer movie review episode is here! The ladies chat all about the new movie (and seeing it together!). They’re joined by Eloise Moran, aka the woman behind @LadyDiRevengeLooks, for her hot take on Spencer, from the fashion and the acting to Diana’s legacy and Moran’s forthcoming book, The Lady Di Look Book. There’s also Meghan and Harry’s visit to NYC (round 2!), an update on Meghan’s court case, Platinum ...
This week, the ladies discuss COP26, the Queen’s climate change speech, and the Cambridges’ very normal commute to Glasgow. They also chat about the Sussexes’ back-to-back virtual summits, Harry’s upcoming visit to NYC and Meghan’s caffeine contribution to paid family leave campaigners. There’s also royals in Halloween costumes, a long-awaited Spencer movie date, Prince Andrew’s legal update and so much more. Tune in!
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This week, the ladies discuss Her Majesty’s recent cancellations and what the implications are for the monarchy as she scales back. They also unpack the Bot Sentinel report about Twitter accounts targeting the Sussexes. On a more uplifting note: Meghan’s letter in support of paid family leave, a Beatrice and Eugenie royal wedding sighting, the Cams on vacay, and so much more. They’re also joined by director Christopher Ashley for a...
Welcome back! This week, the ladies are joined by Emma Cooper, Executive Producer of the new CNN Original Series DIANA, to chat all things Diana (plus Emma’s real-life run-in with royals). We’re also discussing the Queen’s latest statement on her health, the Earthshot Awards Ceremony, Harry’s Op-Ed (and big celebrity supporter), the new Crown pics, the Oldie Awards, Kate in red and SO much more. Grab a martini (with a twist) and tu...
Buckle up, RoRos! We’ve got a jam-packed episode. There’s the Sussexes’ investments, the Cambridges’ upcoming EarthShot event, new photos from Eugenie, the meaning behind Sienna Elizabeth’s name, Rami Malek’s chat with Duchess Kate, Tina Brown’s book and so much more. Plus, we interviewed Getty Images royal photographer Chris Jackson about his new tome, Elizabeth II: A Queen for Our Time, what it was like being at the James Bond pr...
This week, Roberta and Rachel are joined by author and Royal Central chief reporter Kristin Contino. The ladies chat about their favorite royal-themed book picks to peruse this fall and winter. Plus, we flash back to the nuptials of Eugenie and Jack and reveal the must-see CNN series that our very own Rachel STARS IN (yes!). Plus, we *finally* made it...into the surgery room! Grab a cozy cuppa and tune in.
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What. A. Week!!! The ladies are joined by WNBC Reporter Romney Smith, who was “in the room where it happened” when the Sussexes visited One World Trade for their whirlwind tour of New York City. We hear what it was like from a real-life witness, plus all the highlights of their non-royal royal tour. Then we chat the long-awaited James Bond No Time to Die premiere, the Cams in Northern Ireland, Harry’s next visit to NYC, Kate’s tenn...
This week, the ladies are discussing Princess Beatrice’s baby girl (!!!), THAT magazine cover, Kate’s three events, Earthshot, Hold Still, Phil’s will and the new documentary about his life that has the internet buzzing. Plus, Charles’s latest scandal, another Panorama update, royals on the red carpet (*hyperventilating*), Meghan and Harry’s date weekend to NYC….and SO. MUCH. MORE. You don’t wanna miss this ep.
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OMG: The Sussexes’ Time100 cover. Don’t worry—we will discuss it in full next episode. This week, still floating from their real-live NYC reunion, R&R experience every emotion humanly possible discussing James Middleton’s wedding. They also chat Harry’s birthday and his team-up with Dr. Jill Biden for the Warrior Games, plus the Cams are headed back to work. Also, do the Charles/pay-for-play scandals ever end?! And we’ve got a ...
This week, the ladies are discussing the Prince’s latest pay-for-play headlines, the Queen’s leaked funeral plans, the Cambridge’s end-of-summer holiday, the Harry & Meghan Lifetime movie, early Spencer movie reviews and so much more. Plus, we’re continuing to honor Meghan’s 40x40 initiative and flashing back to Princess Diana’s funeral 24 years ago. If you’d like to write in, email us at info@gallerypodcasts.com.
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