<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>

The Royals

The Times

The King courts Europe and MPs investigate Crown Estate

DEC 6, 202525 MIN
The Royals

The King courts Europe and MPs investigate Crown Estate

DEC 6, 202525 MIN

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<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>