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The editors, writers and contributors behind The Royal Insider.

The people listed here are the editors, writers and contributors currently designated for public display by The Royal Insider. Individual stories identify their author and, when applicable, their editor or reviewer.

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Meet the Newsroom

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Editorial Leadership

Eleanor Ashford

Editor in Chief

Leads editorial strategy, standards and major coverage, with a focus on the institution, succession and the modern monarchy.

Julian March

Managing Editor

Runs daily newsroom operations, commissioning and publication flow across breaking news, analysis and live coverage.

Royal Desk

Amelia Wren

Senior Royal Correspondent

Covers the British Royal Family, major engagements and the people shaping the Palace agenda.

Thomas Vale

Royal Reporter

Reports on royal tours, public appearances, family developments and fast-moving breaking stories.

Isabelle Laurent

International Royals Correspondent

Tracks monarchies beyond Britain, with emphasis on European royal houses, diplomacy and state occasions.

Features & Audience

Clara Bennett

Features & Culture Editor

Edits profiles and context-rich features explaining the history, culture and symbolism behind royal news.

Marcus Reed

Audience & Breaking News Editor

Leads audience strategy, breaking-news presentation and real-time discovery across search, social and site surfaces.

Sophie Grant

Visuals & Culture Editor

Oversees visual storytelling, photo selection, image rights and the presentation of fashion, ceremony and cultural coverage.