The Royalist

by The Daily Beast

They have glittering palaces, unreal fortunes, medieval crowns, and weird traditions. But what really makes the British royal family tick? Hidden secrets, unreal scandals, bitter feuds, wild rivalries, fantastic fashion… and, of course, corgis. Now Tom Sykes, the royal correspondent whose fearless reporting has delivered scoop after scoop on the Windsors is cracking open all the family’s secrets in an unmissable podcast: The Royalist. Nothing is off limits as Tom and his best-connected experts spill every drop of royal tea. From paranoid princes and disgraced dukes to haunted palaces and diva designers, this is insight into the royals people used to lose their heads to get. Make a royal appointment to join Tom in the throne room for The Royalist, every Wednesday.

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Tom is one of the best Royal reporters and my favorite writer. I subscribe to his Substack and he does a fantastic job reporting all the scoops regarding the Royal family. He also has branched out on YouTube and love all his guests and stories. So happy to see he started a podcast too. The first episode was not only fun but super informative too. Highly recommend.

Relativity67 · Mar 2026

Tom Sykes has absolutely nailed it with The Royalist podcast! If you're hooked on the behind-the-scenes drama of the British monarchy—like the rest of us who can't get enough this is the podcast for you. Tom brings his signature sharp wit, insider knowledge and just the right amount of irreverence to make even the heaviest scandals feel riveting rather than stuffy. It's bold, well-researched and delivered with that perfect Daily Beast edge. The production is crisp, the pacing keeps you glued from start to finish, and Tom's commentary ties everything together seamlessly. Whether you're a longtime royal watcher or just dipping your toes into the Windsor world, this feels like getting the unfiltered truth straight from the throne room. If you love intelligent, no-holds-barred royal gossip with real journalistic heft, hit play

Ardent Anglophile · Mar 2026

The audio needs balancing. I’m listening to the episode posted on The Daily Beast. The podcast audio is feint, and the AD audio is ear-crusing. So we need to pump up the volume to understand the program, then get crushed when the LOUD ADS come in.

Bschora · Mar 2026

Royal look that is well rounded and entertaining… precisely what I’ve enjoyed most about his Substack features & YouTube content.

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