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 commentated on King Charles III's coronation for Sky News. He reported on Prince Harry and Meghan's royal wedding from inside Windsor Castle. 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.
You can get in touch with Jack by emailing j.royston@newsweek.com.
'Scary' Meghan Markle demand by UK tabloid giant goes viral
Kelvin MacKenzie—past editor of U.K. tabloid newspaper The Sun—is accused of acting like Brits are "'entitled' to Meghan Markle."
Prince Harry and King Charles' bond may be stronger than thought
Prince Harry and King Charles still experience "hurt on both sides" but health has brought them together, an expert told Newsweek.
Princess Charlotte's reaction to hug from stranger goes viral
Princess Charlotte—who is celebrating her ninth birthday—was heading to church when a stranger asked her for a hug.
Revisiting the Royal Response to the Death of Diana
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Prince Harry may bring major project to D.C.
Prince Harry could bring his biggest project advocating for veterans to the capital of the United States.
Meghan Markle meeting Beyoncé goes viral
At the very moment Meghan was meeting "Queen Bey," Prince Harry appeared to be pitching his wife as a voice-over actor to Disney chief executive Bob Iger.
What Prince William said about Princess Kate's cancer recovery
Prince William was asked about his family during a royal engagement highlighting support for men's mental health.
Prince Harry's love for his kids goes viral
Prince Harry's pride in his role as a father impressed fans on social media after he said: "I love every part of it."
King Charles shares health update on return to work
The monarch visited a cancer center on the first day of his return to public duties and was asked how he has been getting on.
Meghan McCain blasts Prince Harry U.S. citizenship
McCain said "I don't want him to be an American, I don't want their drama here," during an episode of her podcast.
Meghan Markle swerves U.K. visit
The duchess appears to be skipping the U.K. leg of Prince Harry's upcoming world tour, instead joining him in Nigeria.
Meghan Markle's 'dear friend' distances herself from royal
Meghan was described as "gushing" about Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in a podcast, but Justin Trudeau's estranged wife has said she hadn't spent much time with her.
Prince Harry's cousin loses ex in Miami overdose
Paolo Liuzzo—who previously dated Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew—was found dead in a hotel room.
Prince William and Kate's major new dilemma
Prince William and Princess Kate must decide whether their children do a big royal event at which they usually steal the show.
Meghan Markle Bullying Allegations
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Prince Louis birthday photo conspiracy debunked
Prince Louis' sixth birthday photo was said to have been taken days ago—but social media users thought they spotted a flaw.
Prince Harry gets US visa boost from Biden admin
White House lawyers back a U.S. ambassador after she said Prince Harry would not be deported, Newsweek can reveal.
Blood-covered horses spark mayhem as Royal Army exercise goes wrong
Five horses from the Household Cavalry broke loose after throwing off their riders and charged through the streets of London.
Prince William and Kate Middleton defy photo agencies
Prince William and Princess Kate published a Prince Louis birthday photo their own way after clashing with picture agencies.
King Charles honors Kate Middleton after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III gave Princess Kate an award previously given to Winston Churchill, David Attenborough and Stephen Hawking.
What Rebel Wilson said about royal drug fueled orgy
The Australian comedian said a mystery royal invited her to an orgy where a pile of the drug "molly" was handed out on a tray.
Royal author storms out of Meghan Markle debate
A Prince Harry biographer cut short a video interview after being told she had a "vendetta" against Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry's charity hit with new torture allegations
Prince Harry's major project in Africa is the subject of new torture allegations over an interrogation technique known as "the swing."
Kate Middleton letting slip how tough parenting is caught on camera
Princess Kate's reaction in 2020 to being asked about home schooling during the coronavirus pandemic has gone viral.
Everything Prince Harry said about country of residence
Prince Harry officially changed his country of residence to America after years of conflicting accounts about his true home.
Prince Harry's legal move could backfire spectacularly
Prince Harry could stand to lose around $12.45 million in a court case against the Murdoch empire.
Prince Harry changes country of residence in new filing
Prince Harry broke a further tie to Britain in official paperwork from his eco-tourism project.
Meghan Markle's appeal for Kate peace goes viral
Meghan's call for royal fans to embrace both herself and Princess Kate in an appeal for calm on social media has resurfaced following Kate's cancer diagnosis.
Prince Harry's reaction to Meghan kissing teammate goes viral
Meghan Markle watched husband Prince Harry play polo and joined his teammates on the winners' podium in Florida.
Prince Harry blunder highlighted by judge
Harry apologized over a misstep which forced the British government to "incur unnecessary costs," according to a court ruling.
