Jack Royston
Chief Royal Correspondent
Jack Royston is Newsweek's Chief Royal Correspondent based in London, U.K. He reports on the British royal family—including King Charles III, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—and hosts The Royal Report podcast. Jack joined Newsweek in 2020; he previously worked at The Sun, INS News and the Harrow Times. Jack has also appeared as a royal expert on CNN, MSNBC, Fox, ITV and others. He graduated from the University of East Anglia. Languages: English.
You can find him on Twitter at @jack_royston and his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page.
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Comedian reveals how media got Kate Middleton's childhood wrong
The Princess of Wales went to Marlborough College and in a viral TikTok clip a former pupil-turned comic lifts the lid on life at the posh private school.
Four times Prince Harry and William sibling rivalry flared
Prince Harry showed up for a cause close to his brother's heart, nine months after revealing their professional rivalry meant they once "almost came to blows."
Prince Harry has U.K. press Judgement Day coming down the line
Harry declared it his life's work to redraw the landscape of the U.K. media and some pivotal moments await him.
King Charles warned to "get his house in order" over private jet
King Charles III preached about climate change after taking a private jet which produced 92 times the carbon footprint per passenger of a cheap alternative.
Meghan Markle's "surprise security feature" goes viral
The Duchess of Sussex's sunglasses could come in handy when dealing with the paparazzi.
Prince William's New York visit overshadowed by reparations calls
Prince of Wales visited New York to discuss climate change but also sparked a debate about slavery and reparations on a U.K. news show.
How Prince William's New York welcome compares to Prince Harry's
Prince of Wales met crowds of fans on the streets of New York after several past visits by Harry and Meghan Markle.
Fact check: did King Charles call Prince William "dumb"?
A TikTok video appearing to show Princess Diana's snappy response to a "rude comment" by King Charles about Prince William had more than 1 million likes.
What America really thinks of Prince William's big project
Exclusive polling for Newsweek reveals U.S. attitudes to Prince William's New York visit, less than a year after he was booed on American soil.
Prince William's New York strategy follows Harry's footsteps
Prince William's New York visit may be missing royal fireworks but he is being carefully pitched in a role Prince Harry has also previously targeted.
Prince Harry comes down from a high as William prepares for U.S. visit
Prince William is preparing to promote his Earthshot Prize in a part of America Harry and Meghan have repeatedly targeted.
What Thomas Markle said about Meghan in new interview
Meghan Markle's dad said the duchess knows "I'm a really loving father," adding that "there's no excuse for her to treat me this way."
Why Meghan Markle reconciliation plea will likely fall on deaf ears
Thomas Markle said "I want to see my grandkids and I think the king should see his grandkids as well," in his first major TV interview since a stroke.
Harry & Meghan's narrative of royal jealousy doesn't stack up
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix documentary suggests the royal family were jealous after she beat them to a newspaper front page.
Prince William scores win in Harry and Meghan rivalry
Prince William has lined up one of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's key celebrity partners as a guest for his big New York summit.
How Prince Harry, Meghan's "Sweet Caroline" compares to William and George
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen dancing to "Sweet Caroline", a year after Prince William and Prince George sang along to the Neil Diamond classic.
Prince Philip's reaction to William sending fans wild caught on camera
The late royal's response at the exact moment Prince William left crowds chanting his name "as if screeching for a pop star" has gone viral.
Kate Middleton's rise to Princess of Wales after Meghan swipe goes viral
Fans celebrated her rise to Princess Diana's former title—after Meghan Markle brought up her unkind tabloid nickname.
Meghan Markle hints Archie and Lilibet may yet get insight into royal life
Meghan Markle discussed her children during a speech to veterans and their families as she supported Prince Harry at his Invictus Games tournament.
Prince Harry and Meghan security nightmare is viral on TikTok
Harry and Meghan's Montecito mansion is the subject of a viral TikTok video that could be "useful for somebody planning an attack."
How King Charles' Coronation sparked a politically charged lawsuit
King Charles's Coronation is at the center of a U.K. free speech lawsuit—and the man behind the case tells Newsweek the monarch's own reputation is on the line.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's wedding day arrivals compared by fans
Fans debated which royal wedding was more flawless.
King Charles is sitting on a reparations time bomb
King Charles III's biggest vulnerability could be exposed as Caribbean nations prepare to demand reparations directly from the British monarchy.
How Prince Harry went head-to-head with William and Kate in Europe
Prince Harry got a standing ovation in Germany at a veterans' event, while Kate Middleton shared a daring hobby during a spate of royal appearances.
King Charles and Camilla's U.S. crisis
Queen Camilla is less popular in America than Prince Andrew, while King Charles is less liked now than after Prince Harry's memoir one year into his reign.
Meghan Markle still hasn't won back America—but Harry has
Exclusive polling for Newsweek shows Meghan Markle still has work to do to get back in America's good books.
Ex-police racist Meghan Markle messages prove Prince Harry right
"These revelations lend credence to Prince Harry's expressed concerns for the well-being of his family," an expert has told Newsweek.
King Charles' first year: seven experts give their verdicts
King Charles III has completed his first year as British Monarch as the U.K. marks the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Prince William getting surprise kiss on royal visit caught on camera
The future king got up close and personal with a famous guest who played fast and loose with royal etiquette after showing up unexpectedly to his royal visit.
Schoolboy's very honest reaction to Meghan Markle goes viral
Meghan Markle's exchange with a teenager prompted one fan to joke: "I don't think anyone will ever be as smooth as this guy."
