Roya Nikkhah

Prince William is making his first visit to Saudi Arabia this week to celebrate “growing trade, energy and investment ties” between the kingdom and the UK. But with a number of sensitive issues on the table – from defence and intelligence sharing to Saudi Arabia’s poor human rights record – how will the prince walk the diplomatic tightrope? Should the UK be pursuing a closer relationship with the kingdom at all? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Roya Nikkhah, royal editor, The Sunday Times. Sir William Patey, former UK Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.Host: Luke Jones. Producers: Julia Webster, Micaela Arneson.  We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Prince William to visit Saudi Arabia as diplomatic ‘secret weapon’Further listening: Travelling with the Duchess in a war zoneClips:  NBC, BBC, HM Treasury.Photo: Dana Chan, Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey, Royal Editors, discuss the British monarchy. They delve into missed meetings between King Charles and the Duke of Sussex, exploring family dynamics and potential reconciliations.

Roya Nikkhah, Royal Editor of The Sunday Times, discusses the impact of King Charles's cancer diagnosis on the monarchy and those within it. Topics include the king's openness about his health, the efforts of the Queen and Prince Charles in continuing their public duties, Prince Harry's visit with his father, and the potential implications for Prince Charles and Prince William's roles within the monarchy.