Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams

Richard Fitzwilliams is a highly experienced commentator with over 1300 TV interviews to his name. He is a frequent royal expert for major news outlets worldwide.

Broadcasting Outlets: He has been featured on CNN (with over 200 appearances on royal events), Sky News, BBC News Channel, BBC World, GB News, Talk TV, ITN, Channel 4, Channel 5, TRT World, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Global News, Times Radio, CTV, CBC, Arise News, Channel 7 & 9 (Australia), Network 10 (Australia), ZDF, RTL, NPR, NBC, ABC, CBS, NTN 24, ORT, TV 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service, BBC Wales, BBC Scotland, BBC Ulster, BBC London, TalkRADIO, BBC GNS, LBC, RTE, Talk Radio Europe, Siren FM, Radio New Zealand, Newstalk ZB, Sankei Shimbun, Telemundo (Brazil), WION (India), and Radio U105, among others.

Key Live Commentaries: His live coverage includes the inauguration and wedding of King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen's Diamond Jubilee Address, Prince Albert's wedding, Prince Rainier's funeral, Prince Philip's retirement announcement, Trooping the Colour (CNN & BBC), Prince Harry's Sandhurst passing out (BBC), Queen's 90th Birthday walkabout (CTV), Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding (Yahoo.com), and Archie's birth and christening (CTV).

Extensive Coverage of Major Royal Events:

• Duke & Duchess of Cambridge's wedding: 90 media interviews
• Prince George's birth: 80 media interviews
• Queen's Diamond Jubilee: 60 media interviews
• 20th Anniversary of Diana's Death: 30 media interviews
• Duke of Edinburgh's Retirement: 25 media interviews
• Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Engagement: 50 media interviews
• Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview: 40 media interviews
• Accession Day 2022: 30 media interviews

He also covered the inquest into Diana's death and Harry and Meghan's stepping down as senior royals (130 interviews in two weeks). He has also provided numerous obituaries for Queen Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh and commented on King Charles's Coronation.

Background and Expertise: He has followed the royal family since his time as Editor of The International Who’s Who, which included a special section on world royalty. He provides commentary on all major royal news stories. He has commented on the Prince of Wales's finances and reviews the royal year and the Queen's/King's Christmas Broadcast for various networks.

Monarchist and Royal Ascot Enthusiast: As a committed monarchist, he frequently debates the merits of the monarchy. He has attended Royal Ascot for four decades and broadcast on it for multiple networks. He also speaks on the royal family's importance to the Commonwealth and has lectured on royal matters at prestigious institutions.

Expert on Royal Portraiture and Honours System: He has commented on royal portraits as Press Consultant to the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (2002-2022) and attends previews of Royal Collection events. He regularly comments on the Honours List and reviewed the system during Queen Elizabeth's reign for The Gazette.

Film Critic & Royal Screen Representation: He is also a film critic specializing in monarchy on screen, with articles in The Express and reviews of films like "The Queen" and "The King's Speech." He is frequently quoted on royal matters in national and international press.

Television Appearances: He has appeared in various television programs on the royals, including Channel 5 documentaries, TMZ, and The Jim Jefferies Show.

Lectures: His illustrated talk, "The British Monarchy on Screen," was given at various clubs and libraries in 2017.

Richard Fitzwilliams has attended an unusual mix of London events, including nelson mandela’s address to both Houses of Parliament, the famous Commons debate where Heseltine wielded the Mace and the Lords debate on Section 24 where the abseiling took place. Also the post-premiere party of Four Weddings and a Funeral where Elizabeth Hurley wore ‘That Dress’ and Ivana Trump’s engagement party at Syon House which was the most spectacular of its type. The Ballroom at Buckingham Palace, dressed for a State Banquet, which he reviewed, is unforgettably gorgeous as was La Salle des Fetes at the Elysee Palace. He attended the first night of Peter O’Toole’s notorious Macbeth and also the Celebration of his remarkable life, both at the Old Vic.