The Royalist

Summary

Step inside the throne room with The Royalist, a podcast that pulls back the velvet curtain on the modern British monarchy. Hosted by veteran royal correspondent Tom Sykes, the show provides a sharp, unfiltered look at the individuals behind the crowns, scepters, and headlines. If you are looking for more than just surface-level tabloid fodder, this is your weekly briefing on the complex interpersonal dynamics, political maneuvering, and high-stakes drama defining the House of Windsor today. Each Wednesday, Tom is joined by a rotating cast of expert biographers, journalists, and cultural commentators to dissect the latest twists in the saga. From the ongoing fallout surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s rocky relationship with the palace to the private pressures facing the York sisters and the stoic public-facing duties of the Princess of Wales, no topic is too sensitive or too trivial. The show expertly balances serious analysis—such as the evolution of the monarchy's influence and the legal entanglements of the Sussexes—with the lighter side of royal life, including fashion guides for Ascot and the human stories behind historical figures. Whether it is an investigation into the family’s latest public relations crises or an examination of how ancient traditions survive in a modern media landscape, The Royalist offers the context and commentary you need to navigate the world’s most famous, and most scrutinized, family.

Updated Jul 8, 2026