Show Notes
What really happens inside the Palace when the Royal Family faces a crisis?
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is joined by journalist and broadcaster Sarah Hewson and former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter to discuss how the monarchy handles damaging headlines, public scrutiny and media pressure.
They examine the allegations made about King Charles by Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, and Buckingham Palace’s unusually swift response, before looking back at Queen Elizabeth II’s “annus horribilis”, the Windsor Castle fire and the extraordinary aftermath of Diana’s death.
Dickie also shares first-hand stories from his years inside the Royal Household and asks whether “never complain, never explain” still works today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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