The King courts Europe and MPs investigate Crown Estate
DEC 6, 202525 MIN
The King courts Europe and MPs investigate Crown Estate
DEC 6, 202525 MIN
Description
<p>This week, King Charles hosts German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a diplomatically significant state visit at Windsor Castle, reaffirming ties between the UK and Europe. But as the pageantry unfolded, Parliament announced a formal inquiry into the Crown Estate. Following revelations over Andrew’s lease deal at Royal Lodge, other royal properties are now under a new level of scrutiny. Kate and Roya are joined by Times reporter Tom Witherow and German royal expert Annelie Malun to unpack a week of ceremony, soft power and hard questions.</p><br><p>Presenters: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, and Kate Mansey, royal editor of The Times</p><br><p>Contributors: Tom Witherow, senior news reporter at The Times, and Annelie Malun, royal expert for ARD</p><br><p>Producer: Robert Wallace</p><br><p>Editor: Stephen Titherington</p><br><p>Image: Getty Images</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>