The Royal Chronicles

Author\’s commentary, Special Features, Outtakes, and Extras from Marilyn\’s Royal Blog

The Royal Report for Sunday November 20, 2011 – Royal Baby Watch November edition

Posted by Marilyn on November 20, 2011

Tune in to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday November 20th, 2011 at 9:00PM EST (North America).

The topic will be: Royal Baby Watch – November edition. Seven months in and still no news of a royal baby. Are William and Catherine under too much pressure to have a baby?

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The Royal Report for Sunday October 23, 2011 – Royal Baby Watch – October edition

Posted by Marilyn on October 23, 2011

On this episode, tips on making a royal baby. Why does Prince Philip have a twinkle in his eye? Can a book about Diana’s death be plausible? Find out on this episode:

The Royal Report – Royal Baby Watch – October edition

Publications mentioned

Hello! Canada Weekly No 235 24 October 2011

Chatelaine November 2011 issue – Cover story: Kate Middleton – What’s next for the most talked about woman of 2011

From My Royal Collection

Princess Diana – The Day She Didn’t Die

Tune in to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday October 30, 2011 at 9:00PM ET (North America)

The topic will be: The Royal Family in Scotland

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The Royal Report for Sunday October 16, 2011 – Girls rock, let them rule!

Posted by Marilyn on October 16, 2011

Despite having illustrious histories with extremely capable Queens regnant, namely Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and the present Queen, males still take precedence over females in the line of succession. By these current rules, should William and Catherine’s first child be a girl, her position would be usurped by any younger brothers.

Prime Minister David Cameron has recently announced his support for changing these rules to allow for equal rights to the throne. Is it about time these rules are changed? What’s involved in changing them?

Listen to this episode to find out: Girls rock, let them rule!

Publications mentioned

Hello! Canada Weekly No 234 17 October 2011

Tatler – October 2011 Cover Story – Zara!

From My Royal Collection

Bright Young Royals: Your Guide to the Next Generation of Blue Bloods

Websites mentioned

World of Royalty Blog

Tune in to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday October 23, 2011 at 9:00PM EST (North America)

The topic will be: Royal Baby Watch – October edition

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The Royal Report for Sunday October 2, 2011 – Royal Patronages and Charities

Posted by Marilyn on October 2, 2011

Members of the royal family receive many request to be involved in charities as patron. Far more than they can lend their support to. On this episode the history of royal patronages, a look at charities that members of the royal family support and the reasons they do so.

Listen to the episode to find out: Royal Patronages and Charities

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday in Canada, there will be no episode next week. The Royal Report will return with a new episode on Sunday October 16, 2011 at 9:00PM EST (North America).

Topic to be determined.

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The Royal Report for Sunday September 25, 2011 – Can we stop comparing Kate to Diana?

Posted by Marilyn on September 25, 2011

Since the engagement announcement, Kate has been relentlessly compared to Diana. From her wedding dress, to her fashions, to her approach to her royal role, Kate seems to live in her shadow. Is it time to stop comparing Kate to Diana? Can we stop doing so?

You can listen to the episode here: The Royal Report – Is it time to stop comparing Kate to Diana?

Publications mentioned

Hello! Canada Weekly No 233 3 October 2011

From My Royal Collection

Britain’s Royal Heritage: An A to Z of the Monarchy

Tune in to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday October 2, 2011 at 9:00PM EST (North America).

The topic will be: Worthy charities and the royals who support them.

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