A royal correspondent’s best sources are often the unseen aides, advisors and staff, working behind the scenes. Who are these advisors? What do they really do? And what can they tell us not just about how past stories unfolded – like Harry and Meghan's exit from the household – but the future of the royals?

Book: Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Valentine Low.

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.

Guest: Valentine Low, Royal Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Jenny Kleeman.

Producer: Olivia Case.

Clips: Apple, CBS, ITV, Sky News, Entertainment Tonight, TalkTV.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry and Meghan: What the courtiers saw