On Heir - Royal News & Interviews

A week after Prince Andrew announced his permanent departure from official royal duties, The HeirPod takes a look at the effect the news has had on the Royal Family and over 200 charities. Host and ABC News royal contributor is also joined by ITV News royal producer Lizzie Robinson to discuss Prince William’s upcoming trip to the Middle East and Duchess Kate’s touching two-day visit to a British maternity hospital. Plus, Trump returns to Buckingham Palace! All the details on the Queen’s grand reception for NATO leaders. Follow Omid: https://twitter.com/scobie Talk about the show using #TheHeirPod Discover more ABC News podcasts: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com The HeirPod is produced by ABC Audio. For more information: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com

Prince Andrew announces his decision to step away from life as a working royal. Host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie is joined by royal commentator Victoria Arbiter for analysis and a deeper look at the story. Plus, a conversation with wildlife conservation organization African Parks about Prince Harry’s tireless efforts to preserve the continent’s protected lands.

Prince Charles turns 71! Host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie has details on all the Royal Family celebrations, including baby Archie’s adorable tribute. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reveal plans to spend the Christmas holidays with Doria Ragland. Plus, homeless charity Centrepoint joins the show to talk about Prince William’s lifelong commitment to continuing Princess Diana’s work and details of the duke’s touching private visits.

As royal family members join forces to honor the fallen in the U.K., host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie takes a look at the significance of their Remembrance Day engagements and the meaning behind them. Plus, Archie turns six-months-old! Inside his precious world and proud baby milestones. And ABC News foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli joins the show to run through the week’s headlines, including Prince William and Duchess Kate’s busy return to work. Follow Omid: https://twitter.com/scobie Talk about the show using #TheHeirPod Discover more ABC News podcasts: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com The HeirPod is produced by ABC Audio. For more information: http://www.abcnewspodcasts.com

The Queen’s confidante and dressmaker of 25-years shares a revealing portrait of the monarch in a new tell-all book. Host and ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie shares new stories from the memoir, spends the morning with Prince Harry at an Invictus Games event and chats to British politician Holly Lynch about why she wrote an open letter condemning the British media’s treatment of the Duchess of Sussex (and Meghan’s touching response!).