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Juliet Rieden

Royal Correspondent

Juliet Rieden was the Royal Correspondent of The Australian Women’s Weekly. She’s been a journalist for 35+ years in London and Australia, and her long list of interviewees includes Dame Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda, Nicole Kidman, King Charles III, Crown Princess Mary, Dame Quentin Bryce and Jacinda Ardern. When not hanging around palace doors, Juliet writes non-fiction books and continues her search for the perfect navy blazer.

Marcia Hines on love, parenthood and why her mother will always be with her

Marcia Hines on love, parenthood and why her mother will always be with her

She's our 'Queen of Pop' who arrived in Australia aged 16 and pregnant and never left. Now the mischievous star chats with The Australian Women's Weekly ahead of her latest show Saturday Night Fever.

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EXCLUSIVE: How Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward found their happy place

As they celebrate 40 years of marriage Aussie stars Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward invite The Weekly into their world.

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Ita Buttrose shares her favourite memories of The Australian Women’s Weekly

From working with Kerry Packer, to the magazine's love of the Queen and Princess Diana.

EXCLUSIVE: Jilly Cooper, “I believe in love”

EXCLUSIVE: Jilly Cooper, “I believe in love”

She talks sex, macho men, and advice for her grandchildren.

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EXCLUSIVE Patricia Karvelas: ‘How childhood tragedy shaped me’

EXCLUSIVE Patricia Karvelas: ‘How childhood tragedy shaped me’

Best known to the nation as PK, the ABC star opens up about her life - warts and all.

EXCLUSIVE: How Jamie Oliver’s real life struggle with Dyslexia inspired his debut children’s book

EXCLUSIVE: How Jamie Oliver’s real life struggle with Dyslexia inspired his debut children’s book

At school he struggled with dyslexia, so writing a kids’ book is a dream come true for Jamie Oliver. In an emotional interview, the TV chef reveals how he conquered his demons, why women rock his world and the thrill of marrying wife Jools all over again.

Vale Maggie T: The Weekly’s tribute to an icon

Vale Maggie T: The Weekly’s tribute to an icon

The family of Maggie T have invited the public to her memorial on February 10, 2025. "Wear something you think Maggie would like to see you in!"

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Why Jane Fonda’s best relationships have been with women

The Hollywood icon is heading Down Under in 2025, so we are looking back on an candid interview.

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Vale Maggie T: The Weekly’s tribute to an icon

Vale Maggie T: The Weekly’s tribute to an icon

The family of Maggie T have invited the public to her memorial on February 10, 2025. "Wear something you think Maggie would like to see you in!"

The evolution of royal Christmas traditions

The evolution of royal Christmas traditions

It was actually Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who created many of the Christmas traditions we now hold dear, and since then each royal generation has added its own special sparkle to the celebration…

‘Maggie knew it was her time’: A graceful farewell surrounded by love

‘Maggie knew it was her time’: A graceful farewell surrounded by love

“It was just her time and Maggie knew that.”

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Michael Rowland announces he is leaving ABC News Breakfast

With the news of his leaving the ABC, we look back on our in-depth interview with Michael Rowland in March 2020.

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Royal reflections: A daily insight into the King & Queen’s royal tour to Australia

Royal reflections: A daily insight into the King & Queen’s royal tour to Australia

The Weekly's Royal Correspondent Juliet Rieden provides her daily recap of the royal visit to Australia.

The Queen of Reading: Queen Camilla inspires young readers at Sydney event

The Queen of Reading: Queen Camilla inspires young readers at Sydney event

Queen Camilla arrived at Sydney’s Green Square public library for a celebration of reading today.

How the King is building for Australia’s future

How the King is building for Australia’s future

The Cowper Street Development is a pioneering social housing project which will deliver 75 unique new inner-city social homes with completion due in early 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Queen Camilla’s great love

EXCLUSIVE: Queen Camilla’s great love

The Weekly's Royal Correspondent Juliet Rieden, offers a glimpse inside The Queen's Reading Room.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Millar on finding the silver lining

After Lisa Millar exits ABC Breakfast, we look back on our 2021 exclusive interview where she bares all on her greatest triumphs and tragedies...

Liz Hayes reveals “I never thought I would still be a woman in television at my age”

Liz Hayes reveals “I never thought I would still be a woman in television at my age”

As Liz Hayes is nominated for a TV WEEK Silver Logie for Best News or Public Affairs Presenter, we republish our February 2021 cover story with one of the greats of television.

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EXCLUSIVE: Deborah Hutton opens up about her experience with skin cancer

"I got a real wake-up call..."

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EXCLUSIVE: Carlotta reflects on her wonderful life beyond the stage

"I would have loved to have children."

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Trent Dalton on revealing the pain and beauty of his childhood in Boy Swallows Universe

Trent Dalton talks to The Weekly about revealing the most painful and beautiful moments of his childhood to a global audience.

OPINION : Why the time is right for Queen Mary

OPINION : Why the time is right for Queen Mary

The Weekly's royal correspondent reflects on Mary's regal rise.

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Crown Princess Mary to become Queen on January 14

Queen Margrethe has announced that she is to abdicate.

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As Christmas approaches, The Princess of Wales takes George, Charlotte and Louis volunteering

Just like the late Princess Diana did with Prince William when he was young...

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EXCLUSIVE: Zara Tindall reflects on Queen’s passing one year on: ‘It leaves a hole’

Mother-guilt, precious moments with the late Queen and the fun of the Magic Millions – Zara and Mike Tindall talk to The Weekly as they prepare to head Down Under.

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Is it time for the Palace to speak out on damaging ‘royal racism’ rumours?

As Omid Scobie’s new book causes another royal storm, AWW’s Royal Correspondent asks if King Charles III will break old habits and answer back.

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The Crown season six review: The joy of seeing Diana again

I thought Watching TV hit The Crown delve into the last months of Diana’s life in its final season would feel exploitative and ghoulish – in fact it was healing.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 19: Prince William, Founder and President of The Earthshot Prize speaks onstage during The Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit In Partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies at The Plaza Hotel on September 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bloomberg Philanthropies)

How Prince William is taking on the role of environmental campaigner

He is following in his father's footsteps in more ways than one.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Dame Quentin Bryce attends the Women of the Future Awards at Quay on September 05, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

How Dame Quentin Bryce is helping change lives of Indigenous girls in Australia

And why she is voting 'yes' in the Voice referendum.

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EXCLUSIVE: The inspiration for Ann Patchett’s latest book is “a hard thing to talk about”

The best-selling author talks about love, children, and working with Meryl Streep.

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How The Weekly first predicted Queen Elizabeth II would become the monarch

Months before it was even a possibility, our horoscope pages made an eerily accurate prediction.

EXCLUSIVE: Maggie T’s advice to young women is “do something you love”

EXCLUSIVE: Maggie T’s advice to young women is “do something you love”

Maggie also reminisces about her favourite photographer and a life of “luck and love.”

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Anna Torv: “I fought back the tears and carried on!”

The Newsreader star opens up about sexism in the media industry, and more.

How Princess Catherine balances motherhood and the monarchy

How Princess Catherine balances motherhood and the monarchy

The Princess of Wales is focusing on nurturing under-fives, despite criticism from online trolls.

In Focus: The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

In Focus: The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The historic crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla combined ancient medieval tradition and contemporary firsts in a moving display of ceremony, family and celebration.

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The Hon Julie Bishop and Tayla Green-Aldridge touch down in London to attend the Coronation

''I can't believe I'm really looking at Big Ben.''

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Julie Bishop and Aussie teen Tayla Green-Aldridge thrilled to be invited to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

What do a former Minister for Foreign Affairs and an 18-year-old have in common? A special invite from the King...

King Charles III in red military attire, coronation emblem and date: 6th May 2023.

Your essential guide to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

From the jewels to the ceremony, the history and the family roles, The Weekly's Royal Correspondent Juliet Rieden presents her expert guide.

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Why “Australia means so much” to Tina Turner and the Australian man who was “critical” to her career

As the musical of her life story comes to our shores, iconic rock goddess Tina Turner talks about the day she finally broke free from her abusive marriage, the power of faith and meeting her soulmate.

REVIEW: Laura Shepperson delivers an edgy, accessible feminist reworking of the tricky story of Phaedra in The Heroines

REVIEW: Laura Shepperson delivers an edgy, accessible feminist reworking of the tricky story of Phaedra in The Heroines

''When only men get to tell the stories, can women's truth ever be heard?'' Here, women get to speak at last.

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Battle Royal: “How did we end up here?” A family divided in two

The brothers who were once each other’s touchstones are now barely speaking. But as Harry and Meghan continue to peddle their “truth” with little regard for family loyalty, can there be any hope of reconciliation?

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EXCLUSIVE: Former tennis star Jelena Dokic shares her journey to hell and back

Jelena Dokic reveals why Australia is not just her home, it's her heart

Iconic chat show host Graham Norton opens up about his new novel, his “surprising” marriage and why he doesn’t want children

Iconic chat show host Graham Norton opens up about his new novel, his “surprising” marriage and why he doesn’t want children

''I think I wouldn't be a very good father.''

REVIEW: Alex Miller’s intimate characterisation sings out in his latest “masterpiece” novel, A Brief Affair.

REVIEW: Alex Miller’s intimate characterisation sings out in his latest “masterpiece” novel, A Brief Affair.

''I would hope readers might find room to read their own story here.''

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Is this what really happened in the court of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex?

In his explosive new book, royal correspondent Valentine Low lifts the veil on the world of palace courtiers. Here, he talks to The Weekly about what he uncovered.

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EXCLUSIVE: “It was still a shock”: The Crown stars share their experience of filming during the Queen’s passing

The Weekly goes behind the scenes to talk to the stars of the controversial royal TV drama.

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REVIEW: How Celeste Ng’s terrifying and enthralling new dystopian novel Our Missing Hearts has “a real-life precedent”

''What would you do if you saw wrongs happening to other people?''

REVIEW: How Fiona McFarlane was inspired by the “disquieting beauty” of an Australian country town when writing The Sun Walks Down

REVIEW: How Fiona McFarlane was inspired by the “disquieting beauty” of an Australian country town when writing The Sun Walks Down

''It's full of the many people and voices that make up our history.''

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REVIEW: “It’s a dangerous time to be a clever woman.”: Set in the 1400s, there remains “something very topical” about Emma Harcourt’s The Brightest Star

REVIEW: “It’s a dangerous time to be a clever woman.”: Set in the 1400s, there remains “something very topical” about Emma Harcourt’s The Brightest Star

''Luna questions everything and in the process she discovers her own voice and embraces it.''

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EXCLUSIVE: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is “more confident and focused than ever” as she prepares for her future role of Queen Consort

There's a reason royal fans have been seeing more appearances from the Cambridge children.

"Cover of 'Horse' by Geraldine Brooks next to a woman in a floral dress and sun hat on a garden path."

REVIEW: Geraldine Brooks’ sharp and soulful novel Horse was penned during a period of grief

''I had only completed about half the novel when he died.''

Princess Anne smiling, wearing a cream hat and coat, with a Navy officer in the background during Australia tour 2022.

The Princess Royal Down Under: All the best photos from Princess Anne’s whirlwind trip to Australia in 2022

All the moments you missed from her appearances.

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ROYAL EXCLUSIVE: Why Australia loves Princess Anne, from behind the scenes on her whirlwind royal tour

Royal correspondent Juliet Rieden followed Princess Anne on her triumphant three-day tour of Sydney.

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“Chasing my dreams”: Miranda Tapsell on her lucky childhood, reaching for the stars and her husband’s surprise proposal

She's feisty, resolute and isn't afraid to challenge stereotypes.

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EXCLUSIVE: There’s something about Magda Szubanski

In a *Weekly* exclusive, Magda Szubanski reveals her latest project and talks about the pain of losing her mum.