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| Royal Jewels at Le Bal des Débutantes - The Royal Watcher | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:11:42 | |
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| French Crown Jewels stolen from the Louvre | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:24:36 | |
Nine priceless items from the French Crown Jewels have been stolen by masked robbers from the Galerie d'Apollon of the Musée du Louvre! Empress Eugénie’s Pearl Tiara, the Tiara, Necklace and Earrings of the Orléans Sapphire Parure, Empress Marie-Louise’s Emerald Parure, Empress Eugénie’s Diamond Bow Brooch and Diamond Reliquary Brooch have been stolen in the robbery. Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2025/10/19/french-crown-jewels-stolen-from-the-louvre/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Jewels of the Countess of Airlie on Auction | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:35:46 | |
The heirloom Airlie Tiara, Verdura Brooches, 20th-century Jewels and Cases and a Fabergé Paper Knife from the late Countess of Airlie are going on Auction at Lyon & Turnbull in London next week. Thank You to Sarah Duncan and the team at Lyon & Turnbull for inviting us to view the Tiara, and to Sarah for speaking to us about the Jewels heading to Auction! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2025/10/11/jewels-of-the-countess-of-airlie-on-auction/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Royal Tiaras at the American State Banquet at Windsor Castle | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:19:35 | |
We are back to discuss the Royal and Noble Tiaras worn at last week’s State Banquet held by the British Royal Family for American President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2025/09/18/royal-tiaras-at-the-american-state-banquet-at-windsor-castle/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Royal Jewels in the Cartier Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:35:20 | |
We are back to discuss our special private view of the iconic Jewels from Royal and Noble Collections on display in the highly anticipated Cartier Exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2025/04/12/royal-jewels-in-the-cartier-exhibition-at-the-victoria-albert-museum/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Royal Jewels at the ‘Edwardians: Age of Elegance’ Exhibit at Buckingham Palace | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:28:47 | |
Magnificent Jewels from Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary are on display alongside Fabergé Objects and Paintings by Winterhalter and Tuxen in the ‘Edwardians: Age of Elegance’ Exhibition at the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace. We had the pleasure to be invited to the press preview for the highly anticipated Exhibition at the King’s Gallery. Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2025/04/11/edwardians-age-of-elegance/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Royal Tiaras of December 2024 | 27 Dec 2024 | 01:11:31 | |
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, and the King’s Dinner for Nobel Laureates. Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2024/12/27/royal-tiaras-of-december-2024/ Jakob is @Jakreg76 on Twitter and @187_cm on Instagram! Kaspar is @kalles_bijoux on Instagram! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| I found Queen Mary's lost Diamond Lozenge Bandeau in Malaysia | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:17:37 | |
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, the son of the Sultan of Pahang and Tengku Ampuan (Queen) Azizah! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2024/10/27/queen-marys-diamond-lozenge-bandeau/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Royal Guests at the Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:39:41 | |
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/ | |||
| Royal and Noble Jewels of the State Opening of Parliament | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:23:27 | |
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 can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Tiaras at the Japanese State Banquet | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:21:48 | |
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 on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Discussing the Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands with Birgit | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:28:28 | |
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-visit-to-the-netherlands-3/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com. Birgit is @birgit.marie on TikTok, @BirgitMarie3 on Twitter, @Birgit_marie on Youtube, and birgit.marie.1 on Instagram. Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design | 23 Mar 2024 | 00:42:41 | |
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-islamic-inspiration-and-modern-design/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Kate has Cancer | 23 Mar 2024 | 00:27:07 | |
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 on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Leave Kate Alone - The Continuing of the Controversy surrounding Kate Middleton/Catherine, Princess of Wales | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:47:59 | |
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. | |||
| Royal Guests at King Constantine’s Memorial Service | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:50:26 | |
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 Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| 'Where is Kate?' - The Current Controversy surrounding Kate Middleton/Catherine, Princess of Wales | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:04:52 | |
This week, Saad & Sam are joined by eminent Royal Watcher Sarah (nyc.royalwatcher) as we discuss the current controversy surrounding Kate Middleton/Catherine, Princess of Wales, her privacy and the speed of the current social media landscape and how it has impacted Royal Watching.
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| Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:59:30 | |
Special Guests Jakob and Kaspar joined Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) to recall their experiences of being in Copenhagen for the Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II. Jakob is @Jakreg76 on Twitter and @187_cm on Instagram! Kaspar is @kalles_bijoux on Instagram! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Queen Margrethe of Denmark is Abdicating! | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:35:22 | |
Our old friend Jakob joined Saad (The Royal Watcher) and Sam (The Beau Monde) to discuss the shocking news that Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is abdicating the Danish Throne after a Reign of 52 years. She will be succeeded by Crown Prince Frederik, who will become King Frederik X Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/12/... Jakob is @Jakreg76 on Twitter and @187_cm on Instagram! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on https://royalwatcherblog.com/, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| The Royal Highlights of 2023 | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:35:19 | |
2023 was a year full of major Royal Milestones, with a grand Jubilee, several Birthdays and Royal Weddings, solemn Funerals and the first British Coronation in seven decades, so we discuss all the Royal Highlights of 2023!
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| Royal Jewels at Le Bal des Débutantes | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:27:20 | |
We discuss all the spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels worn by the Royal and Noble Débutantes at the Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/11/26/le-bal-debutantes-2023/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on https://royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram | |||
| The Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:52:31 | |
This episode, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) were joined by Assistant Editor David Rato (Spanish Royal Jewels) for a delightful conversation about the Royal Guests, the splendid Ceremony and the heirloom Tiara and Jewels at the Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança at the Basílica Palácio de Mafra inside the Palácio Nacional de Mafra earlier this month. David is @spanishroyaljewels on Instagram and on The Royal Watcher. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Royal Tiaras at the Korean State Banquet | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
We discuss all the spectacular Royal and Noble Tiaras worn by the British Royal Ladies and the Aristocracy for the Korean State Banquet at Buckingham Palace! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/11/22/royal-tiaras-at-the-korean-state-banquet-at-buckingham-palace/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram | |||
| Royal Tiaras from the Spanish State Visit to Denmark | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:23:43 | |
This episode, we discuss all the details and the Tiaras of the Danish Royal Family hosting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their State Visit to Denmark! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram | |||
| Royal and Noble Tiaras at the State Opening of Parliament | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:17:05 | |
This episode, we discuss all the spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels worn for King Charles and Queen Camilla's first State Opening of Parliament!
You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram | |||
| Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th Birthday Gala | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:14:16 | |
Special Guests Jakob and Kaspar joined Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) to have a delightful conversation about the Royal Guests and their Tiaras at Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th Birthday Gala Dinner. Jakob is @Jakreg76 on Twitter and @187_cm on Instagram! Kaspar is @kalles_bijoux on Instagram! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| British State Visit to France and Royal Weddings | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:29:16 | |
Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) discuss King Charles and Queen Camilla's State Visit to France as well as the Wedding of Princess Teresita of Saxony and Count Béryl de Saporta You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations | 23 Sep 2023 | 01:27:16 | |
Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) were joined by special guests Jakob and Kaspar to discuss all the details around the Swedish King’s spectacular Golden Jubilee Celebrations as well as Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s role in Netflix’s ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction’ | |||
| Discussing the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla | 09 Jul 2023 | 01:32:35 | |
Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) were joined by special guest Jakob to discuss the discuss the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla, revisiting all the details of the big day and our experiences of being in London for the Coronation, as well as when we saw several British and Foreign Royals. Jakob is @Jakreg76 on Twitter and @187_cm on Instagram! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Discussing the Jordanian Royal Wedding | 18 Jun 2023 | 01:02:16 | |
This episode, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) discuss all the details of the Bridal Couple, the Royal Guests and their Tiaras at the Wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Al Saif, followed by the spectacular Banquet at the Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| The Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:50:24 | |
This episode, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) had a wonderful conversation with Stefan (Royal Travel and Events) about his experiences covering the Wedding of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria in Munich, as well as a discussion of the Royal Guests and the glittering Tiaras at the spectacular Wedding Ball. Stefan is @royaltravelevents on Instagram. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| We met the Queen of Malaysia! | 30 May 2023 | 00:19:56 | |
This episode, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) share the details of their extraordinary meeting with the Queen of Malaysia at the Malaysian High Commission in London earlier this month, as part on an exhibition on Malaysian Heritage Crafts. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Details of the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla | 05 May 2023 | 00:30:40 | |
This episode, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) had a fun discussion looking at all the details that have been released ahead of the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla, discussing the dress code, the carriages, the Crown Jewels and the guest list. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Royal Roundup with ‘Not A Royal Expert’ | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:49:25 | |
This episode, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) had a lovely conversation with the delightful Charlie (‘Not A Royal Expert’), discussing new Royal Titles, recent State Visits, Funerals and the Royal Wedding in Jordan. Charlie is @notaroyalexpert on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Jewellery Conversation with Oliver and Zuleika Gerrish | 08 Mar 2023 | 01:40:39 | |
This episode, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) were joined by the delightful Oliver and Zuleika Gerrish of Parkin & Gerrish to discuss Royal Collections, fascinating Family Heritage and Antique Jewels on Sale at Parkin & Gerrish. Oliver is @archmusicman, Zuleika is @antiquejewelleryhistorian, and Parkin & Gerrish is @parkinandgerrish on Instagram as well as https://parkinandgerrish.com/. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| The Dutch Royal Tour of the Caribbean | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:00:57 | |
This week, 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 Dutch Royal Family’s Tour of their Caribbean Territories and the serious threats faced by the Princess of Orange. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com. Birgit is @birgit.marie on TikTok, @broyalhistorian on Twitter, and notaroyalhistorian on Instagram). Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Luxembourg New Year’s Reception and Dutch Royal Tour of the Caribbean | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:22:58 | |
This week, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) to discuss the Luxembourg New Years Reception and Dutch Royal Tour of the Caribbean. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Royal New Year Receptions | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:05:30 | |
This week, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) were joined by special guest Kaspar to discuss the Jewels and Outfits of this year’s Danish New Year’s Banquet, the Japanese New Year’s Reception, the first New Year’s Levée, the second New Year’s Levée, and Pascua Militar. Kaspar is @kalles_bijoux on Instagram! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Episode 5 | Nobel Prize Tiaras | 17 Dec 2022 | 01:17:18 | |
This week, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) were joined by repeat guest Jakob to discuss the Tiaras and Outfits of this year’s Nobel Prize Ceremony and the King’s Dinner for Nobel Laureates. Jakob is @Jakreg76 on Twitter! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:37:45 | |
This week, Saad Salman (Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) were joined by Allie (of The Royalty Nerd) to discuss the Tiaras and Outfits of this year’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace. Allie is The Royalty Nerd on TikTok, Twitter, and on Instagram. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Episode 3 | State Banquet Tiaras | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:41:14 | |
In the newest episode of The Royal Watcher Podcast, Saad Salman (Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) discuss all the Royal Tiaras worn last week, for the Netherland-America Foundation Ball, the South African State Visit to Britain, the Guildhall Banquet, and the Swiss State Visit to Belgium. You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram & @thebeaumonde on TikTok | |||
| Episode 2 | Royal Jewels in Season 5 of The Crown | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:32:09 | |
Welcome back to Episode 2 of The Royal Watcher Podcast. This week, Saad Salman (Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) discuss the latest season the hit Netflix series The Crown, focusing on the many bejewelled replicas featured and how accurate the costume designers were to the real royal heirlooms. You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram & @thebeaumonde on TikTok | |||
| Episode 1 | Welcome Back | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:38:25 | |
After a gap of two years, The Royal Watcher Podcast is back again and better than ever. This time I’m joined by our new co-host Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde), and in our first episode of this new season, we discuss the Death of Queen Elizabeth II (including my visit to Buckingham Palace that day) and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, Queen Margrethe’s Golden Jubilee, and recent controversy surrounding Royal Titles. We also took a look at exciting upcoming Royal Events, including the Coronation of King Charles III, and touched on some controversy surround the new Season of Netflix’s The Crown. 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 You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeaumonde.inc on Instagram. | |||
| Episode 10 | Discussing The Crown | 27 Nov 2020 | 01:11:26 | |
This episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend Tyler Reagan as we discuss the Season 4 of Netflix's The Crown and also talk about how the themes portrayed in the show reflect real-life events in the Royal Family. Tyler is not a Royal Watcher, but we've had many lively discussions about the Royal Family, especially around The Crown, and this time we discussed how viewers should view the show as a portrayal of characters, and not though the real-life figures they represent. You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com! Please use the #RoyalWatcherPodcast on social media and tell me what you want me to talk about in future episodes! | |||
| Episode 8 | Romanian Royal Special | 25 Oct 2020 | 00:23:47 | |
This episode, I'm joined by a special guest Andrei (@robertsandrei), as we discussed the unique role the Romanian Royal Family has created for themselves in a Republic, the immense respect and admiration for the late King Micheal (who was born on this day 99 years ago), and what may happen in the future for the Romanian Monarchy!
You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com! Please use the #RoyalWatcherPodcast on social media and tell me what you want me to talk about in future episodes! | |||
| Episode 7 | Royal Roundup of Summer 2020 | 20 Aug 2020 | 00:39:10 | |
This episode, I'm joined by frequent contributor Gabriel Aquino (@g_aquino1) on a special Royal Roundup of Summer 2020, in which we discuss King Juan Carlos' self-imposed exile, Princess Anne's 70th Birthday, and the latest activities (and our views) on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex among a variety of royal happenings over the past few months! You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com! Please use the #RoyalWatcherPodcast on social media and tell me what you want me to talk about in future episodes! | |||
| Episode 6 | Princess Beatrice Wedding Special | 21 Jul 2020 | 01:03:02 | |
This episode, I'm joined again by my longtime royal watching friend Jakob as we discuss everything about Princess Beatrice's Wedding, from the Dress, to the Tiara, and the Royal Guests that could have been, so listen to our very special chat! You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com! Also go follow Jakob @Jakreg76 on Twitter! Please use the #RoyalWatcherPodcast on social media and tell me what you want me to talk about in future episodes! | |||
| Episode 5 | May 2020 Royal Roundup with Colin | 29 May 2020 | 00:18:57 | |
This episode, I'm joined by Colin Walsh of @worldofmonarchy, as we discuss the royal events of May 2020, including the Royal Baby in Luxembourg and the VE Day 75th Anniversary, and also talk about some past, cancelled, and future royal occasions! You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com! Please use the #RoyalWatcherPodcast on social media and tell me what you want me to talk about in future episodes! | |||
| Episode 4 | Motivation and Mental Health with The Danial Teaches Experience | 29 Apr 2020 | 00:35:25 | |
This episode, I'm joined by my wonderful friend Danial Mirsajedin of the 'Danial Teaches Experience' who talks about Motivation and Mental Health during the current pandemic and how you can stay positive and inspired during this crisis. Go check out my interview on his Podcast and Youtube Channel, and also go follow him on social media @DanialTeaches: Podcast | Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tiktok | Linkedin You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com! Please use the #RoyalWatcherPodcast on social media and tell me what you want me to talk about in future episodes! | |||
| Episode 3 | Queen Margrethe Birthday Special with Kaspar and Gabriel | 21 Apr 2020 | 01:43:06 | |
This week, I am joined by Kaspar (@kallespalace) and frequent contributor Gabriel Aquino (@g_aquino1) on The Royal Watcher Podcast to discuss all the modified events around Queen Margrethe’s 80th Birthday along with a really fun conversation about Royal Orders and Jewels. You can find me on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com! Please use the #RoyalWatcherPodcast on social media and tell me what you want me to talk about in future episodes! | |||