The man who prepared William, Harry and Catherine for royal duty
About this episode
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton discusses his experiences preparing young royals for public duty and insights on their future roles.
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton is a former SAS soldier who became one of the royal family’s most trusted insiders – serving the Queen Mother, guiding Princes William and Harry through their early public lives, playing a key role in Prince William and Kate’s 2011 royal wedding, and later becoming godfather to Prince George. This week on The Royals , Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah speak to Jamie about what it takes to prepare young royals for public duty, and what he learnt about William’s future as king, Harry’s bond with the military and Kate's quiet confidence. And as the royal family becomes increasingly slimmed-down, what can his experience tell us about the challenges facing the next generation? Jamie's novel, Beyond the Edge of Light, is available from 9th July. You can buy a copy from The Times Bookshop , with a special discount for Times+ members. Got a question? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Image: Getty Producer: Robert Wallace, Harry Bligh Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Read more: Kate, Wills and Harry's confidant: the man who kept their secrets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Kate Mansey, Roya Nikkhah
Guest: Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
Topics covered
- royal duty
- public life
- preparation
- military bond
- next generation
- royal wedding
Keywords
- royal family
- public duty
- Prince William
- Prince Harry
- Kate Middleton
- SAS soldier
- royal wedding
- Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Times
Books & works: Beyond the Edge of Light
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