<description>&lt;p&gt;From palace homes for non-working royals to "peppercorn" rents and subletting arrangements, the fallout from a major royal property investigation continues. This week on &lt;em&gt;The Royals&lt;/em&gt;, Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah are joined by &lt;em&gt;The Times&lt;/em&gt; investigations reporter George Greenwood to examine why the National Audit Office report has struck such a chord. They discuss reports that the King is reviewing Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s rent arrangements, and Prince William’s hints at reform when he becomes king. So, what could this mean ahead of the renewal of the Sovereign Grant and a parliamentary inquiry into royal finances? And how much of this stems from the public outcry over Andrew’s Royal Lodge lease?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a question about royal finances? Get in touch: &lt;a href="mailto:theroyals@thetimes.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;theroyals@thetimes.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can donate to Roya’s racing challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support through &lt;a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/roya-nikkhah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;JustGiving&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Image: Getty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Robert Wallace&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more: &lt;a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/property-deals-monarchy-andrew-tjk2m7ts9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Cosy property deals hurt the monarchy - here's how to fix them&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Palace homes, "peppercorn" rents and the future of royal finances are under scrutiny in the fallout from the royal property report

From palace homes for non-working royals to "peppercorn" rents and subletting arrangements, the fallout from a major royal property investigation continues. This week on The Royals, Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah are joined by The Times investigations reporter George Greenwood to examine why the National Audit Office report has struck such a chord. They discuss reports that the King is reviewing Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s rent arrangements, and Prince William’s hints at reform when he becomes king. So, what could this mean ahead of the renewal of the Sovereign Grant and a parliamentary inquiry into royal finances? And how much of this stems from the public outcry over Andrew’s Royal Lodge lease? Have a question about royal finances? Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theroyals@thetimes.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theroyals@thetimes.co.uk</a>. You can donate to Roya’s racing challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support through <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/roya-nikkhah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JustGiving</a>. Image: Getty Producer: Robert Wallace Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Read more: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/property-deals-monarchy-andrew-tjk2m7ts9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cosy property deals hurt the monarchy - here's how to fix them</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Inside the royal property fallout — will William and Charles act?

<description>&lt;p&gt;As police widen their inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a major National Audit Office report has disclosed new details about his dealings on Royal Lodge, including that he sublet three cottages on the estate for 20 years. On &lt;em&gt;The Royals&lt;/em&gt; this week, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey analyse what the report reveals about royal property arrangements – from grace-and-favour homes to rents paid by members of the Royal Family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;They are joined by &lt;em&gt;The Times&lt;/em&gt; chief reporter Fiona Hamilton to look at the latest developments around Andrew, including reports that Buckingham Palace was handed an archive of emails in 2020 relating to Andrew’s time as trade envoy. Andrew denies wrongdoing and has not been charged with any offence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will this trigger a turning point for royal transparency?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Image: Getty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Robert Wallace&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more: &lt;a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-former-prince-trade-envoy-files-lsm2l3jbt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;I fear the royal family will never let Andrew end up in court&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Royal Lodge, fresh allegations and palace emails raise new questions about the royal institution around Andrew

As police widen their inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a major National Audit Office report has disclosed new details about his dealings on Royal Lodge, including that he sublet three cottages on the estate for 20 years. On The Royals this week, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey analyse what the report reveals about royal property arrangements – from grace-and-favour homes to rents paid by members of the Royal Family. They are joined by The Times chief reporter Fiona Hamilton to look at the latest developments around Andrew, including reports that Buckingham Palace was handed an archive of emails in 2020 relating to Andrew’s time as trade envoy. Andrew denies wrongdoing and has not been charged with any offence. Will this trigger a turning point for royal transparency? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Image: Getty Producer: Robert Wallace Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Read more: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-former-prince-trade-envoy-files-lsm2l3jbt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I fear the royal family will never let Andrew end up in court</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Andrew, Royal Lodge and royal property revelations 

<description>&lt;p&gt;Two significant developments surround the story of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. First, detectives investigating Andrew could examine allegations of sexual misconduct and corruption as part of their inquiry into potential misconduct in public office. Andrew has not been charged and denies all wrongdoing. Secondly, newly released government files show that it was the late Queen’s wish for Andrew to take on the prominent trade envoy role now under scrutiny.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roya Nikkhah is joined by &lt;em&gt;The Sunday Times’s&lt;/em&gt; Whitehall correspondent Katie Tarrant to discuss the latest police developments and unpack the government files. We also hear from Fiona Hamilton, chief reporter for The Times, on the Thames Valley Police briefing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Image: Getty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Robert Wallace&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more: &lt;a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/the-andrew-files-read-the-documents-in-full-r2ghjhgzm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Andrew files - read the documents in full&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

As Thames Valley Police examine Andrew’s conduct as trade envoy, newly released government files reveal how he was given the role.

Two significant developments surround the story of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. First, detectives investigating Andrew could examine allegations of sexual misconduct and corruption as part of their inquiry into potential misconduct in public office. Andrew has not been charged and denies all wrongdoing. Secondly, newly released government files show that it was the late Queen’s wish for Andrew to take on the prominent trade envoy role now under scrutiny. Roya Nikkhah is joined by The Sunday Times’s Whitehall correspondent Katie Tarrant to discuss the latest police developments and unpack the government files. We also hear from Fiona Hamilton, chief reporter for The Times, on the Thames Valley Police briefing.&nbsp; Image: Getty Producer: Robert Wallace Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Read more: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/the-andrew-files-read-the-documents-in-full-r2ghjhgzm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Andrew files - read the documents in full</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

LATEST: Andrew inquiry looks into 'sexual misconduct' allegations

<description>&lt;p&gt;As scrutiny grows over royal wealth, property and privilege, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey ask whether Prince William is becoming more transparent about royal finances – or being pushed into openness. They examine new details about the Prince and Princess of Wales’s annual rent at Forest Lodge, &lt;em&gt;The Sunday Times’s &lt;/em&gt;reporting on William’s tax bill, and the ripple effect of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s peppercorn rent deal at Royal Lodge. Will Humphries, southwest and countryside correspondent for&lt;em&gt;The Times&lt;/em&gt;, joins to explain his investigation into changes at the Duchy of Cornwall, from tenant farmers in Devon to William’s plans to sell off part of the estate and invest in housing, renewable energy and communities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Image: Getty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Robert Wallace&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read more: &lt;a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/duchy-cornwall-news-prince-william-latest-tct2cvvcv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Inside the £1bn property empires of King Charles and William&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Prince William’s tax, Forest Lodge rent and the sell-off of the Duchy of Cornwall are under the spotlight

As scrutiny grows over royal wealth, property and privilege, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey ask whether Prince William is becoming more transparent about royal finances – or being pushed into openness. They examine new details about the Prince and Princess of Wales’s annual rent at Forest Lodge, The Sunday Times’s reporting on William’s tax bill, and the ripple effect of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s peppercorn rent deal at Royal Lodge. Will Humphries, southwest and countryside correspondent forThe Times, joins to explain his investigation into changes at the Duchy of Cornwall, from tenant farmers in Devon to William’s plans to sell off part of the estate and invest in housing, renewable energy and communities. Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Image: Getty Producer: Robert Wallace Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Read more: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/duchy-cornwall-news-prince-william-latest-tct2cvvcv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inside the £1bn property empires of King Charles and William</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Is William being forced to open up about royal money?

<description>&lt;p&gt;Following the King’s diplomatic success during his state visit to the US, the Princess of Wales stepped back onto the international stage with a visit to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia. Four years on from her last official overseas visit, aides say the Princess is “taking it up a gear” as she resumes foreign travel following her cancer treatment. Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah are in Italy with the latest from the Princess’ milestone trip. What does her star power abroad reveal about the royal family’s enduring international appeal? And what more can we expect from the Princess on the world stage in the year ahead? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also speak to Trudi Seneviratne, a consultant psychiatrist who has worked alongside the Princess on her Early Years initiative since 2017 to find out the inspiration behind Catherine’s passion for the project and what the Princess is really like to work with behind the scenes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Image: Getty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Natalie Ktena&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Why Kate's Italy visit is a significant moment 

Following the King’s diplomatic success during his state visit to the US, the Princess of Wales stepped back onto the international stage with a visit to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia. Four years on from her last official overseas visit, aides say the Princess is “taking it up a gear” as she resumes foreign travel following her cancer treatment. Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah are in Italy with the latest from the Princess’ milestone trip. What does her star power abroad reveal about the royal family’s enduring international appeal? And what more can we expect from the Princess on the world stage in the year ahead? They also speak to Trudi Seneviratne, a consultant psychiatrist who has worked alongside the Princess on her Early Years initiative since 2017 to find out the inspiration behind Catherine’s passion for the project and what the Princess is really like to work with behind the scenes. Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Image: Getty Producer: Natalie Ktena Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Kate returns to the global stage following her cancer treatment

The latest news on the drama that is the British royal family. Providing the inside story on Charles and Camilla, William and Kate, Harry and Meghan (and more!), The Times and The Sunday Times's royal editors Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah bring you the untold stories of what's really going on during the reign of King Charles III.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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