Good morning, it’s Matthew in the London office bringing you all of the latest royal news.
Now that the summer break is over, the royals’ autumn diaries are starting to fill up.
The Princess Royal will resume her royal duties today – after celebrating her milestone 75th birthday.
Anne will be in Gloucester to open Blackbridge Charitable Community Benefit Society Community and Sports Hub, and to visit Freemans Event Partners on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary, as well as Gloucestershire Engineering Training Higher Education Facility Unit.
Stay tuned for pictures when they come in!
Senior Evening Writer
Queen Mary out tonight
After getting outside in Mother Nature on Monday, Queen Mary will no doubt make a glamorous appearance as she presents the Carlsberg Foundation’s Research Awards in Copenhagen this evening.
We can’t wait to see if she’ll be wearing one of her famed royal repeats.
In the meantime, check out the photos of the Danish royal bug hunting and lighting a bonfire.
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High-end to Hi-vis
Queen Maxima swapped her lime green heels for a pair of safety work boots as she visited the sustainable construction sides of the Dutch Water, Traffic and Environment Service on Tuesday.
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Princess Kate’s future interior?
The Princess of Wales will be moving to Forest Lodge later this year, and we might have a clue as to what the interior of the property might look following the move. Kate has teamed up with designer Ben Pentreath, see what the royal’s future home might look like her…
Senior Evening Writer
Mathilde’s outing
Mathilde was out on Tuesday visiting the De Vijvers community centre for her Te Gek!? campaign, which encourages elderly people to discuss their mental health. The Belgian queen looked beautiful in her cream outfit.
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King Frederik’s meeting
A monarch is always busy and on Wednesday, Spain’s King Felipe was meeting with the country’s Attorney General, Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, ahead of 2024’s Annual Report of the Institution, which details the activity of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
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When to use your royal name
While we know them as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, when the trio are at their school, they actually go by different names. Find out their monikers here…
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Beatrice’s big adjustment
We’re not ready for summer to end. However, it means that Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi will be saying goodbye to one of their homes. Get the full details here…
Senior Evening Writer
A Right Royal Podcast returns!
We’ve got great news, our royal podcast, A Right Royal Podcast is returning very soon. Tune in later this week for our first episode for our latest season.
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Good afternoon, royal fans!
Hello all! I’m Laura, Fashion and Beauty News Editor, and I’ll be keeping you company this afternoon, with all things royal-tastic! Grab a tea…
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
Royal ladies doing the ‘school run’
Many wonder if our favourite royal ladies are just like everyone else and partake in the school run. The answer is – yes, they do! Although it is a mix, depending on circumstances.
On standout, special occasions such as the Prince and Princess of Wales’ daughter Princess Charlotte’s first day at school, both her parents were in attendance to embark on this milestone with her.
© Getty ImagesMeanwhile, others, including the Duchess of Edinburgh, have kept things a little more on the down low, remaining out of the public eye if she did take her children, Lady Louise, now 21, and James, Earl of Wessex, now 17, to school.
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
Meghan’s autumn wardrobe ‘hack’ revealed
Meghan Markle’s Netflix show With Love, Meghan is back for series two, and fans have been loving the lifestyle show and of course, the new celebrity guests.
As always, the Duchess of Sussex has been sporting some stunningly fabulous outfits during each episode, and we noticed that she actually made her ‘Bryony dress’ by Doen, which is of a linen blend, look like it belonged in an autumn/winter catalogue. Why? Because she added a skinny, black belt, which made the look appear classic, chic, and timeless, not just a summer steal.
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
King Charles in Birmingham
On Wednesday afternoon, King Charles was seen at the Oratory of St. Philip Neri following the canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman. The monarch looked interested and engaged as he took a tour of the establishment, wearing a comfortable yet smart grey suit.
© Getty ImagesWe last saw the father-of-two at Crathie Kirk near the royal residence of Balmoral in Scotland two weeks ago. Charles’ son Prince William was also spotted, driving a Range Rover as he arrived with his wife Kate, also 43, in the front seat and their three children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, in the back.
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
King Charles visits historical library
During his visit to Birmingham, King Charles joined Daniel Joyce, Newman Archivist and Librarian, at the Birmingham Oratory. During the tour, Charles can be seen consulting various books and historical items.
© Getty ImagesThe father-of-two was also seen joking and laughing with a group of Fathers – the 76-year-old looked to be in great spirits as she animatedly chatted to the religious group.
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A Right Royal Podcast exclusive guest revealed
Are you a fan of HELLO!’s fabulous royal podcast? If you’re not, you need to check it out, ASAP!
This week, on ‘A Right Royal Podcast’ hosts Andrea Caamano, Digital Content Director, and Emily Nash, Royal Editor, sit down and chat with Valentine Low, who spoke all about his new royal book, Power and the Palace.
LISTEN: to the latest episode of HELLO!’s Right Royal Podcast
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
King Charles jokes about “getting older” during hospital visit
King Charles made a joke about ageing as he met patients on a visit to a new hospital in the West Midlands. The 76-year-old chatted to patients at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital on Wednesday afternoon, and met a patient called Jacqueline Page, who is 85.
© GettyThe pair shared a joke about their health, with Mrs Page telling the King she was “wearing out”.
The King responded: “I know, this is the terrible thing, as I am discovering already. The bits don’t work so well when you get past 70.”
Fashion and Beauty News Editor
Goodbye for now!
It’s been wonderful spending my afternoon with you, dearest royal readers.
I’m passing the baton to the wonderful Rebecca, in LA headquarters.
Bye for now!
Laura
Los Angeles correspondent
Charles keeps his promise
Hello HELLO! readers. I will be taking you through the rest of this fine Wednesday — and want to direct your attention to King Charles’ visit to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in the West Midlands today.
The King kept his promise to visit after an earlier visit in March was postponed when he experienced temporary side effects following his cancer treatment that required a short period of hospital observation.
© Getty ImagesCharles, 76, met staff, patients and volunteers at the 736-bed facility in Smethwick, including 73-year-old cancer patient Matthew Shinda who asked after the King’s own health; Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February 2024 and is still receiving ongoing treatment for an undisclosed form of the disease.
Click here for our full report, and video of his visit.
Los Angeles correspondent
Royal titles
The Prince and Princess of Wales’s three children will return to their classrooms at Lambrook Prep School in Berkshire this week, but did you know that they don’t use their royal titles in the classroom?
© GettyFind out why here…
Los Angeles correspondent
The Tig’s return?
Duchess Meghan recently dropped the second season of her divisive Netflix series With Love, Meghan, but it’ clear her former lifestyle blog is still on her mind.
© InstagramThe Duchess of Sussex, 44, took to Instagram to share her playlist for filming of the series, and one of the tracks on Meghan’s playlist – The Frim Fram Sauce by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald – was a clear reference to her former blog, The Tig; Frim Fram Inc was Meghan’s private company that served as the corporate entity for the blog.
Read more here…
Los Angeles correspondent
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Holidays are coming…
The Princess of Wales’s Christmas concert has become a highlight of the festive season, and we’re happy to report that the Together at Christmas concert looks set to take place again this year.
The Royal Foundation’s most recent accounts, published in August, confirm the event in a section titled, “What’s next for the Royal Foundation?”
Read online royal correspondent Danielle’s report here.
Los Angeles correspondent
A royal night out
Queen Mary of Denmark was a vision in florals on Wednesday evening as she attended the Carlsberg Foundation’s Research Awards at Glyptoteket in the nation’s capital, Copenhagen.
© Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty ImagesMary awarded Claes Holger de Vreese, a Danish Professor of Political Communication, with his honor, which recognizes significant contributions to basic research in natural sciences, and the humanities and social sciences.
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Today’s royal agenda
Today’s main item of news is that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be visiting the Natural History Museum where they will meet children who are studying in the Museum’s gardens which opened last year.
The royal couple aren’t the only members of the family with engagements, as the Duke of Edinburgh will be heading out to Leicester to visit the Jewry War Museum, Leicester Cathedral and University of Leicester Hospital. The Princess Royal will also be in Warwickshire to reopen the Lord Leycester Hospital Medieval Heritage Centre. On top of this, Anne is visiting the Collegiate Church of St Mary to mark its 900th Anniversary and Tower Restoration, as well as Warwick and Leamington Sikh Temple.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, however, is travelling the furthest. She will be in Alberta, Canada!
Senior Evening Writer
Dress like Kate
We love Princess Kate’s fashion, and if you want to dress like the Princess of Wales, our Fashion Editor Laura Sutcliffe has just the story for you!
Senior Evening Writer
Maxima’s outing
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands was out on Thursday as the royal headed to the official launch of a study into cultural education in primary education. She wore a unique blue dress for the outing.
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William and Kate have arrived
The Prince and Princess of Wales have now arrived at the Natural History Museum, where they’re being shown around by museum director Dr Douglas Gurr and botanist Dr Sandy Knapp.
Kate showed off her stunning new blonde locks. What do you think of it?
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Royal mum instincts kick in
Kate’s motherly instincts kicked in when a sudden downpour hit the group outside. She helped cover two children with an umbrella as everyone headed in to avoid the rain. How sweet!
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Queen Camilla’s outing
Camilla was also out with a group of children on Thursday as the Queen opened a play pavilion and sculpture garden. The royal even threw herself in, enjoying the park with the kids.
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Playing around
Camilla was certainly enjoying herself, just look at her in the phone box!
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