
The Royal Watcher Podcast
By The Royal Watcher

The Royal Watcher PodcastMay 05, 2023

King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations
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
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
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
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!
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!

Episode 2 | Royal Speeches, Coronavirus & Royal Jewels with Special Guest Jakob
This week I'm joined by my longtime royal watching friend Jakob as we discuss Speeches by the Queen of the United Kingdom and the King of Sweden, alongside talking about how different Royal Families have been impacted by the Coronavirus Crisis, and also discussing the new Swedish Royal Jewels Documentary.
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!

The Royal Watcher Podcast | Episode 1
Discussing the Royal Response to the Coronavirus, the Sussex departure from the Royal Family and the other Royal News of 2020 on the first episode of The Royal Watcher Podcast!
If you’d like to be a guest or would like me to discuss a particular royal topic, please message me on social media or send me an email at royalwatcher@hotmail.com! 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!
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