Royally Obsessed
Royally Obsessed
Gallery Media Group & PureWow
Hear ye, hear ye! We're Royally Obsessed, the podcast for all things royal! Hosts Rachel Bowie and Roberta Fiorito chat about the latest news from Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Montecito and beyond. From exciting guests—like Princess Diana's former private secretary Patrick Jephson, Tina Brown, Andrew Morton and more—to detailed dissections of royal fashion, it's like gabbing with your Kate Middleton-obsessed friends every week over a cocktail. New episodes air every Thursday.Follow us on Instagram @RoyallyObsessedPodcast and subscribe by searching 'Royally Obsessed' wherever you listen to podcasts. Rate us 5 stars if you think we're doing a royally good job. 
Let Them Eat Jam!
A trip to the pub with Carole, a jam mailer, back to work for William, plus the Obamas, Ted Lasso and James Middleton: This week is a grab bag of fun royal news. There's also another mega Diana auction happening soon + more Sussex Netflix shows on the horizon. Grab a scone (or some rosé Veuve—why not!) and tune in! Dear RoRos: Reminder we're off next week, so this episode will have to tide you over 'til we're back! -- Mentioned in this episode: Crosby Street Hotel Afternoon Tea - https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/crosby-street-hotel/afternoon-tea/ Meghan's Polo Dress - https://heidimerrick.com/products/ginger-dress-ivory-silk-hemp? Ted Lasso x Warm & Wonderful - https://rowingblazers.com/blogs/dispatches/warm-wonderful-x-afc-wimbledon-black-sheep-umbro-jersey Princess Diana L.A. Auction - https://www.barrons.com/articles/midnight-blue-gown-highlights-biggest-sale-of-princess-dianas-belongings-since-1997-2c55e234 -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 18
31 min
Andrew's Near-Accident + Our Scoop Review
Welcome back! In this week's episode, we have a full review of ‘Scoop,’ the Netflix movie about Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview, plus how he nearly ran over a dog this week. Also, how Sophie and Edward are carrying the torch for the King, Rachel's upcoming trip to London, a flashback to then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana's grueling Australia tour and so much more. Grab some tea and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 11
30 min
King Charles Risen
Happy Easter! This week, it's back to royal business-as-usual with the royals attending Easter services at St. George's Chapel...or is it? There's also the new Netflix movie 'Scoop' about Prince Andrew's infamous interview, a King Charles x Burberry collab, Meghan's sweet storytime, an Invictus kerfuffle and so much more. Grab a Cherry Blossom cocktail and tune in! -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 4
28 min
Easter, Kate and Our 200th Episode (!) + Special Guest Elizabeth Holmes
Where do we go from here? This week, the ladies sit down with bestselling author and journalist Elizabeth Holmes, whom they’ve shared quite a few royal moments with, to unpack Princess Catherine’s statement from last week and reflect on the monarchy’s future as it undergoes one of the its greatest periods of stress. There's also a few royal Easter updates, a flashback to the Duke of Edinburgh's Service of Thanksgiving, the P.Diddy controversy, a Downton Abbey surprise and more! Grab an Easter brunch cocktail and tune in! -- Mentioned in this episode: So Many Thoughts by Elizabeth Holmes - https://somanythoughts.substack.com/ Princess Charlotte at Prince Philip's Service of Thanksgiving - https://twitter.com/RoyalReporterUK/status/1508758412733075465 Prince Philip statue controversy in The Telegraph - https://telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/26/prince-philip-statue-cambridge-council-orders-removal/ -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 28
44 min
Bonus Episode: Kate's Cancer Announcement
RoRos, we wanted to record an update regarding the Princess of Wales's recent announcement that she has cancer and is undergoing preventative chemotherapy. We, like we're sure so many of you, were devastated and utterly heartbroken to hear this news, especially in light of the rampant speculation surrounding Kate these last few weeks and months. Tune in now to hear more. Take care of yourselves and hold your loved ones tight, friends. Same place, same time next Thursday. -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 22
11 min
It's Kate to See You! + Special Guest Charles Spencer
This week, we're beyond honored and privileged to welcome Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and Princess Diana's brother, to the pod to discuss his new book, ‘A Very Private School: A Memoir.’ Also this week: Catherine, caught on camera! American Riviera Orchard has arrived—and we've got theories (you guys, Duchess Meghan was trying to tell us all along...). Plus, a King Charles death hoax, happy birthday Eugenie, the Diana Award disconnect and so much more. Grab a vodka soda and tune in! -- *Mentioned in this episode:* 'A Very Private School' by Charles Spencer - https://www.amazon.com/Very-Private-School-Memoir/dp/1668046385 American Riviera Orchard - https://americanriviera.com/ Meghan's Profile in The Cut by Allison P. Davis - https://www.thecut.com/article/meghan-markle-profile-interview.html Roya Nikkhah exclusive in The Times - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/kate-princess-wales-discuss-recovery-public-engagement-0zvw6nvpk -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 21
45 min
Princess Panic & Palace Faux Pas + Special Guest Ellie Hall
We're back—and so is the chaos that is the royal news of late. To help us untangle everything re: Kate Middleton, conspiracy theories, the Palace PR machine and more, we turned to royal journalist Ellie Hall, whose recent reporting for Harvard's Neiman Lab (link below) offers a comprehensive and context-rich view of what the heck is going on with the Princess of Wales. Also in today's episode: Commonwealth Day, Camilla the Barbie doll, Meghan and Harry's mini tour of Texas and Prince Edward's tear-filled birthday. Grab the perfect cosmo and tune in! -- Mentioned in this episode: Ellie Hall for the Neiman Lab - https://www.niemanlab.org/2024/03/this-is-just-weird-buzzfeed-news-former-royals-reporter-on-kate-middleton-palace-press-and-distrust-in-the-media/ Meghan's Mulberry tote - https://ufonomore.com/recently-added/mulberry-tyndale-bag-in-white -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 14
55 min
Missing Ms. Middleton
What on earth is going on with the royals? In this week's episode, Prince William's absence from a memorial service causes an uproar, the shocking and tragic death of Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, plus King Charles's emotions are on full display during his cancer recovery. And it's a major loss for the Sussexes' security, but they're at least vindicated over the NYC car chase. Also: Fergie's secret Hallmark cameo, an ode to Timothy Laurence, Meghan hits the town and more. Grab a cuppa and tune in! -- Mentioned in this episode: Emma Bridgewater mug - https://us.emmabridgewater.com/products/union-jack-1-2-pint-mug 'Secrets of Prince Andrew' documentary - https://www.aetv.com/shows/secrets-of-prince-andrew NYT Princess Diana article - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/theater/diana-the-crown-spencer.html Fergie's Hallmark Channel appearance in 'An American in Austen' - https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/an-american-in-austen -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 29
30 min
BAFTAs, Bublé, and Harry Back to the UK?
In this week's episode: highlights of Harry and Meghan's visit to Vancouver and Whistler for the Invictus Games 2025; Prince William on the red carpet, as a meme and making statements; a flashback to Kate & William's pre-wedding visit to St. Andrew's; a rare Charles appearance and so much more! Plus, we toast to a (non-royal) engagement! Tune in now! Mentioned in this episode: Meghan's Dôen 'Kensington' coat - https://www.shopdoen.com/products/kensington-coat-black-- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 22
34 min
Sussex 3.0? 4.0? + Special Guest David Charter
Happy (Belated) Valentine’s, RoRos! This week, we’re discussing the Sussexes’ new website, Meghan’s podcast announcement and the couple’s all-around media blitz. Plus, updates on King Charles and the Princess of Wales, a royal birthday that’s not the talk of the town, the Netflix Scoop movie about Andrew’s disastrous Newsnight interview gets a trailer and so much more. We’re also joined by David Charter, author of the forthcoming royal biography Royal Audience: 70 Years, 13 Presidents–One Queen’s Special Relationship with America, for a fascinating chat timed to President’s Day on Monday. Grab a Valentine’s Spritz and tune in! -- Mentioned in this episode: Royal Audience book - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725896/royal-audience-by-david-charter/ Scoop movie trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cXzYpO8GxE Prince Harry Valentines on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1401656805/prince-harry-funny-valentines-digital -- Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 15
55 min
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