For the season finale, Sean and Maggi compare notes of the most iconic moments of King Charles' coronation. Sean welcomes back official royal photographer Zak Hussein, who photographed the royals in the pouring rain on Charles' big day, along with Jamie Samhan, former Managing Editor of ET Canada and royal correspondent, for a roundtable review of how the royal crowning went down.
Host: Sean Mandell
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Coronation Countdown
With less than two days left til King Charles’ coronation, all eyes are on London. We break down all the key info you need ahead of the historic ceremony: how to watch, when to watch, and what to watch for. Rachael Andrews and Michelle Thole from the podcast “Keeping Up with the Windsors” join Sean to discuss how Brits are feeling about Charles’ big day.
Host: Sean Mandell
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Meghan and Charles: A Tale of Two Letters
Just days after Meghan Markle confirmed that she will not be attending the coronation of King Charles III, it’s emerged that Meghan and Charles exchanged letters following the Sussexes’ infamous Oprah interview. In the correspondence, Meghan is said to have accused the royal family of unconscious racial bias and named the identity of the senior royal who made comments about Prince Archie’s skin tone. Award-winning producer and entertainment executive Jodie Davis, who covered both Meghan and Harry’s wedding and Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, joins to discuss why these letters are coming out now and who might have leaked them.
Host: Sean Mandell
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Meghan Markle and the Coronation: It’s a No
After months of speculation, we’ve finally learned that Meghan Markle will not attend the upcoming coronation, opting instead to stay behind in California to celebrate Prince Archie’s 4th birthday with Princess Lilibet while hubby Harry makes a cameo in the UK for Charles’ big day.
This week, Sean is joined by comedian and TikTok sensation, Zarna Garg, whose upcoming comedy special, “Zarna Garg: One in a Billion,” debuts on Amazon Prime Video on May 16. Zarna shares her hilarious observations about the Windsors and discusses what role comedy plays in reflecting and even shaping the public's opinion of the royals.
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The Royal Family Reckons with Racism
Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell Oprah interview, the Royal Family has been plagued with accusations of racism. In the spotlight thanks to his upcoming coronation, King Charles III has the daunting task of responding to these allegations and reckoning with the role the monarchy has played in fanning the flames of racial strife over centuries. Nazir Afzal, OBE, Chancellor of the University of Manchester and former Chief Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), joins to discuss the Royal Family’s way forward and his own encounters with racial tension at Buckingham Palace.
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As King Charles's Coronation approaches, Spilling Royal Tea will keep fans caught up on all the Royal drama. From the invitees to the snubs (we're looking at you, Meghan), and from the heirs apparent to the black sheep, Royal insider Sean Mandell delivers all the scoop and explores what makes this event unique from past coronations.
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