The Royal Watcher Podcast

Dec 27 2024 46 ep. 48 mins 244

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Join Saad Salman (Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) in the new Royal Watcher Podcast where we discuss our shared love of Royalty, including current, past and future royal events, royal jewels, fashion and all other royal related topics! #RoyalWatcherPodcast

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Royal Tiaras of December 2024

Dec 27 2024 71 mins

Our Scandinavian Friends Jakob and Kaspar joined Saad (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam (Editor of The Beau Monde) to discuss the 20 Royal and Noble Tiaras worn by Royal Ladies this month, for the Qatar State Visit to the United Kingdom, the Oman State Visit to Belgium, the Egyptian State Visit to Denmark, the Nobel Prize Ceremony, the Portuguese State Visit to The Netherlands,

I found Queen Mary's lost Diamond Lozenge Bandeau in Malaysia

Nov 15 2024 17 mins

We have a very exciting discovery to share with you! Queen Mary's lost Diamond Lozenge Bandeau, last worn by Princess Margaret, has been in the collection of Tengku Ampuan (Queen) Azizah of Pahang for the past 36 years, which we both discovered at the Palace last night while I am in the Sultanate of Pahang to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Muhammad of Pahang, Tengku Arif Bendahara

Royal Guests at the Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece

Oct 11 2024 39 mins

Our friend Kaspar joined Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) to discuss the Royal Guests at the Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2024/09/29/royal-guests-at-the-wedding-of-princess-theodora-of-greece/Kaspar is @kalles_bijoux on Insta

Royal and Noble Jewels of the State Opening of Parliament

Jul 22 2024 23 mins

Saad (The Royal Watcher) and Sam (The Beau Monde) discuss how the British Peeresses glittered in their Heirloom Tiaras (possibly for the last time) as King Charles and Queen Camilla presided over the State Opening of Parliament in the Chamber of the House of Lords. Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2024/07/18/royal-and-noble-jewels-at-the-state-opening-of-parliament-24/ You c

Tiaras at the Japanese State Banquet

Jul 05 2024 21 mins

Saad (The Royal Watcher) and Sam (The Beau Monde) discuss spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on display as King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a glittering State Banquet for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan at Buckingham Palace last week! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2024/06/26/royal-tiaras-at-the-japanese-state-banquet-at-buckingham-palace/ You can find us o

Discussing the Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands with Birgit

Apr 24 2024 88 mins

Saad (Editor of ⁠The Royal Watcher⁠) was joined by Dutch anti-monarchy Royal Historian Birgit (⁠@birgit.marie on TikTok⁠) for a wonderful conversation discussing the spectacular Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands, and the deep cultural and historical links between the two Kingdoms and their Royal Families. Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2024/04/17/spanish-state-vis

Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design

Mar 23 2024 42 mins

I flew to Abu Dhabi last week just to see the magnificent Tiaras on display at the ‘Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ Exhibit at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which included the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's spectacular Cartier India Tiara, among a series of splendid jewels. You can see the full article HERE: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2024/03/16/cartier-islam

Kate has Cancer

Mar 23 2024 27 mins

Eminent Royal Watcher Sarah (nyc.royalwatcher) joined Sam and Saad to discuss the devastating announcement that Catherine, the Princess of Wales has cancer, which is the culmination of weeks of unhinged speculation on Social Media. Sarah is @nyc.royalwatcher on Instagram. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher o

Leave Kate Alone - The Continuing of the Controversy surrounding Kate Middleton/Catherine, Princess of Wales

Mar 18 2024 47 mins

This week, eminent Royal Watcher Sarah (nyc.royalwatcher) joined Saad (The Royal Watcher) and Sam (The Beau Monde) as we discuss the outrageous online narrative surrounding the Princess of Wales this week, and how it has impacted Royal Watching. Sarah is @nyc.royalwatcher on Instagram. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @th

Royal Guests at King Constantine’s Memorial Service

Mar 18 2024 50 mins

This week, Saad (The Royal Watcher) and Sam (The Beau Monde) discuss the Royal Guests and Relatives at King Constantine’s Memorial Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, as well as the Greek Royal Family’s deep ties with Royal Families from around Europe. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on