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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 29 MIN

How four wives changed the Royal Family

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Royal author Simon Vigar joins Charlene, Chris and Lizzie to discuss his new book 'The Four Wives of Windsor: The Inside Story of the Power Behind the Crown', and the impact Kate, Meghan, Camilla and Diana have all made on the monarchy.In this second episode of the Talking Royals Summer series, the team discuss why Prince William is 'lucky' to have Kate - and what type of Queen she'll be.They pinpoint when the 'wheels started to wobble' for the Duchess of Sussex.Plus the team ask: Has Camilla brought the 'fun' back to the Royal Family?00:00 Intro01:30 The Four Wives of Windsor04:55 Meghan's 2018 Fiji market 'incident'09:48 Prince Harry's relationship with the media11:18 The Princess of Wales' impact on the monarchy13:48 Why William is 'lucky' to have Kate17:22 Camilla's 'remarkable' comeback19:15 Does the Royal Family care about opinion polls?20:25 Are Diana and Meghan similar?21:50 Prince William and Harry's rift23:35 Did Camilla bring the 'fun back' to the Royal Family?26:00 The public's influence on working royals28:30 Outro

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