What is the life of a king like? You can now get a little glimpse of it since Charles III is opening his doors wide… to tourists. You can now enjoy unique visits to Buckingham Palace or Balmoral, the Windsors’ summer residence in Scotland. Philippe Chassaigne, historian, and Florence Valette, head of French communications for VisitBritain, the United Kingdom tourist office, decipher this boom in royal tourism.
A week ago, Princess Kate surprised the whole world by announcing that she had cancer. A new blow for the monarchy and for the British, already struck by the king’s cancer. Laura Kalmus, BFMTV correspondent in the United Kingdom, and Maud Garmy, journalist at Point de vue tell us how the British experienced this week, between emotion and concern.
More than a month and a half after Princess Kate’s operation, Kensington is still limiting communication about her state of health. Enough to fuel the most crazy theories on social networks. And a certain confusion, while the return of the princess was announced by the Ministry of Defense… which finally backed down. Pierrick Geais, journalist at Paris Match and specialist in the royal family, takes stock of the great cacophony which reigns on the subject of Kate.
After the shock announcement of Charles III’s cancer, the British monarchy, particularly tight in the absence of Harry and Andrew, rests on the shoulders of Prince William, himself very taken by Kate’s mysterious convalescence. Adélaïde de Clermont-Tonnerre, editorial director of Point de vue magazine, deciphers this delicate period for the British monarchy for the royal podcast.
LOVE STRONGER THAN ROYALTY (4/4) – After a fairytale start, Harry and Meghan had to give up their role within the royal family and left to live in the United States. For Valentine’s Day, Adélaïde de Clermont-Tonnerre, editorial director of Point de vue magazine, looks back on their story. She tells in the Royal Podcast how the love story with the British turned sour.
LOVE STRONGER THAN ROYALTY (3/4) – The love affair between Princess Mako, the niece of the Emperor of Japan, and a commoner made headlines around the world. For Valentine’s Day, Matthieu Pinon, specialist in Japanese culture, explains in the Royal Podcast why this union caused a scandal.
LOVE STRONGER THAN ROYALTY (2/4) – Princess Märtha Louise, daughter of the King of Norway, is preparing to marry a Hollywood shaman with questionable practices. For Valentine’s Day, Thomas Pernette, senior reporter at Point de vue magazine, explains to us why their love affair is making headlines in Norway, and why the princess had to give up using her titles.
LOVE STRONGER THAN ROYALTY (1/4) – On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, the Royal Podcast looks at the destiny of these princes, princesses or kings who gave up everything for love. To live with Wallis Simpson, England’s King Edward VIII abdicated. Marc Roche, journalist specializing in the royal family, tells us their story.
King Charles III announced on February 5 that he was suffering from cancer. An unprecedented transparency for a British sovereign, but not total, since the exact nature of his illness has not been revealed. Thomas Pernette, senior reporter at Point de vue magazine, deciphers Buckingham’s communication on royal health for the royal podcast.
