WEEKLY ROUND UP:
- Our Online Royal Correspondent Danielle Stacey joined King Charles and Queen Camilla on their tour of Canada. The King was dubbed a "force for good" as he was reunited with some of the coronation girls after a tree-planting ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa
- A senior royal aide also revealed that the King is "managing" his cancer and living life as "normal as possible"
- Vandals attacked Princess Diana's childhood home, leaving the family "stunned". Earl Charles Spencer, the late royal's brother, posted images of the Althorp House blaze on his social media accounts
- Meghan Markle's podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, came to a close with an interview with SPANX founder Sara Blakely. She made some candid confessions about parenting Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, including choosing their names
Happy birthday, Ernest Brooksbank!
Princess Eugenie's family is set for an exciting weekend ahead. The royal's youngest son Ernest is celebrating his second birthday this Friday and royal watchers will be eagerly anticipating a social media post tribute. Might we see rare photographs of Ernest and his brother August?
In the meantime, check out this cute gallery of all the times Ernest was his mum's double. While Eugenie is less private than her big sister Beatrice, family photos are still a rare treat.
© InstagramElsewhere, it's all quiet on the royal front as the Waleses' half-term break continues and King Charles and Queen Camilla resume normal duties after their Canada visit. Watch this space...
Second episode of the Prince of Wales's wildlife docuseries is out
Prince William's powerful new wildlife docuseries Guardian returns with a gripping second episode set in the Himalayas, spotlighting rangers risking everything to protect endangered snow leopards.
© Kensington PalaceThe episode, which was released as the Prince and his family enjoy a half term break away from London, features ranger Kalzang Gurmet and the moving tribute to fallen hero Phunchock Tashi, and reveals the harsh realities of conservation work at extreme altitudes.
See what the royal has to say about episode two here.
Meghan Markle teases bonus podcast episode with Beyonce's mother
Meghan Markle's Confessions of a Female Founder podcast isn't quite over - the Duchess has announced a bonus episode dropping next week, featuring none other than Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles.
The surprise episode was announced on Lemonada Media's Instagram, with the caption: "We had just wrapped Confessions of a Female Founder and packed up the mics—until a call came in that we couldn’t ignore. On the line was one of the most influential and inspiring matriarchs in culture today. Naturally, we hit record. @Meghan says it best: this one is special."
Watch the teaser below:
Queen Letizia stuns in leather
On Thursday night, Queen Letizia attended The National Final Of Scientific Monologues "Solo De Ciencia" in Madrid, and stunned in a new leather T-shirt by And Other Stories. She completed her look with her Sybilla Official high waisted wife-leg trousers, Giorgio Armani clutch and Massimo Dutti pumps.
© Getty ImagesIf you love to hear all about what our favourite royals wear, make sure you visit or Royal Style section here.
Where have the Wales' holidayed this half term?
Wondering where the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis - have holidayed this half-term? The royal family always keeps their holiday destinations a closely guarded secret, but last year, we did a deep dive into the places they’ve visited over the years. Mustique, Courchevel, the Isles of Scilly... these are just a few of the destinations they love to escape to. Click here to read more.
New official portraits of Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine
The Royal House of Denmark has released new official portraits of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine. In keeping with longstanding tradition, updated portraits of members of the royal family are regularly commissioned for use in official contexts and to mark their continued role within the monarchy.
The portraits were shared this morning on the royal house's official Instagram, have a look below.
Sarah Ferguson in Lima on the eve of Ernest's birthday
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's mother, Sarah Ferguson, is currently in Lima, Peru! On Thursday, Sarah took to Instagram to share a fun video of herself highlighting the Pacific Ocean, palm trees, and a "beautiful tree" adorned with bright pink flowers. In the caption, she wrote: "May your day be as bright and beautiful as these wonderful roadside flowers. Sending you petals of joy from the streets of Lima."
Prince William's first royal outing post holiday revealed
The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, the Army Air Corps (AAC), will visit the regiments for the first time on Wednesday 4th June, it has been announced.
© Brady/WPA Pool/ShutterstockThis visit will give Prince William the opportunity to have a firsthand introduction to 4 Regiment Army Air Corps (4AAC), who are based at Wattisham. The Prince became Colonel-in-Chief in May 2024, when The King officially handed over the role at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop.
Exciting!
Prince William's secret trips revealed
The Duke of Cornwall, a.k.a Prince William, has revealed that he spends time away from his family home every four to six weeks to visit parts of his Duchy.
© Getty ImagesDuring his day away, he has meetings with staff and families to understand how he can support them. These visits are typically private, not publicly listed, and are discreetly respected by local communities. Read more about this in our story, here.
The tooth fairy visits Prince Archie
The Duchess of Sussex has revealed that the tooth fairy has visited her family's Montecito home for the first time. Prince Harry's wife opened up about the special moment during an interview with Fast Company.
Find out what TWO things Meghan left under her eldest son's pillow here.
© InstagramPrince William's weekend trip to Monaco revealed
The Prince of Wales, Founder and President of The Earthshot Prize, is heading to Monaco next weekend. The royal will attend the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) on June 8. The event, held at the Grimaldi Forum on June 7–8, is organized by Monaco’s government, the Prince Albert II Foundation, and the Oceanographic Institute, with support from France and Costa Rica. It will gather global leaders and stakeholders focused on ocean health and sustainability.
We can't wait!
Queen Letizia braves Madrid heatwave in Hugo Boss dress
Queen Letizia braved the 32°C heat in Madrid to attend the 84th Madrid Book Fair at El Retiro Park.
© Europa Press via Getty ImagesFor the occasion, she wore a light, elegant white dress by Hugo Boss and earrings by the Spanish brand Tous. This year’s fair highlights New York as the guest city, with a focus on its Spanish-speaking literary culture. Collaborations with leading U.S. universities have brought academic delegations to the event.
© Europa Press via Getty Images
Hair queen
© Getty ImagesHello! Bringing you a dose of royal fashion and beauty fun on a Friday...
Crown Princess Victoria is seldom seen with her hair down, as the Swedish royal typically favors her reliable and practical low bun.
However, she surprised onlookers this week by changing her usual style and sweeping her long brunette hair up into a high ponytail. The youthful look was a depature from her usual sleek, polished chignon.
Jason Crozier, art director at Neville Hair & Beauty, previously explained the reasons behind her consistent beauty look.
"Crown Princess Victoria’s choice of a low bun isn’t just a personal preference but a reflection of royal protocol and practicality," Jason said. "This hairstyle upholds the elegance and formality required of her royal duties, ensuring she presents a polished appearance at all public engagements."
Royal gift list
Buckingham Palace has published its list of gifts received by members of the royal family while carrying out their duties.
From the traditional to the quirky, the royal family's Instagram has shared just some of the items gifted to the King from 2020 to 2023 from all corners of the globe.
Check them out...
Phil Dampier's top royal encounters
Over on The HELLO! Royal Club, royal fans are getting a very special treat today. Instead of the usual edition of The Royal Editor, in Emily Nash’s absence (even royal editors deserve a holiday!) distinguished royal expert Phil Dampier is stepping into the breach once more.
After Phil revealed what William will be like as King last week, this week he delves into his memory bank to reveal his top royal encounters including the cheeky words spoken to him by the late Princess Diana, the moment he got the exclusive on a royal affair, and his less-than-pleasant interaction with Prince Harry...
Read all Phil's top royal encounters
Royal birthday update
© InstagramAs expected, Princess Eugenie marked her son Ernest's birthday by taking to social media to share a delightful update with her Instagram followers.
The royal posted a series of gorgeous photos of her two-year-old son and his big brother August, captioning the post: "Happy Birthday my darling Ernie. 2 today! And what an incredible two years it's been. Always smiling, always laughing, always giving hugs and hello's and making everyone happy. My golden boy, we love you! 🥰"
The adorable photos were one of her most personal updates to date, offering an insight into her family life at Ivy Cottage (including a relatably muddy garden), skiing holidays with husband Jack Brooksbank and London life with her two young boys. It's clear the youngsters are the best of friends!
Over and out!
That's it from the London team as we sign off for the week and hand over to our Los Angeles correspondent. Until next time!
My personal highlight of the week has been chatting to our Online Correspondent Danielle Stacey about what it's really like to join King Charles and Queen Camilla on tour in Canada.
Make sure you pick up a copy of HELLO! next week to read her report in full.
Relatable royal moment
Hello there, I'm Rebecca Lewis and I'm taking us through for the rest of the evening.
Today is Princess Eugenie's son's birthday, and she has shared a series of adorable family moments with fans. My favorite? Ernest with his big brother August playing in the vegetable patch and covered in mud. Relatable!
© InstagramClick here to see all the adorable pictures.
Style icons
We all know royals are style icons, and none more so than Princess Charlene of Monaco, who has a tried and true formula.
So it was a surprise to see the mother-of-two welcome a new designer, and a softer silhouette, to her closet.
During a visit to Venice on 28 May, the Princess of Monaco wore a beautiful piece from Erdem, a brand loved by many British royals including Duchess Sophie and Princess Beatrice.
Danish regents
One interesting story that came to light today was that the Danish royal family's calendar has listed King Frederik's mother, and the former monarch, Queen Margrethe, as regent from Thursday May 29 to Sunday June 1.
The couple's eldest son, Crown Prince Christian, 19, acts as regent when his father is out of the country, but unusually the heir has joined his parents, and his three younger siblings, on their vacation.
Find out more here
Beatrice's 25 most fashionable looks
Beatrice Borromeo of Monaco is back in the news after confirming her wonderful pregnancy news, and HELLO! Fashion Monthly editor Natalie Salmon has compiled a look at her 25 best fashion moments of all time.
Beatrice, who once worked as a political journalist for Il Fatto Quotidiano and Newsweek, stepped into royal life with ease after she wed Pierre Casiraghi of Monaco - son of Princess Caroline and grandson of Grace Kelly.
© WireImageShe already had a discerning eye for fashion that has clearly only grown over the last decade.
Click here to see the full gallery.
Queen Camilla
Did Queen Camilla recently offer a subtle show of support for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
Camilla often makes subtle gestures towards her grandchildren from her first marriage through her accessories, but it seemed to be Harry and Meg's turn this week when the centrepiece of her arrival outfit in Ottawa was her pale pink coat-dress from Anna Valentine – the very dress she wore to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding back in 2018.
© Getty ImagesFind out more about the decision here.
Summer wardrobe inspo
Queen Letizia is one royal we're always looking to for inspiration, and the printed midi dress she wore this week is the perfect holiday wardrobe addition.
With a floral pattern, open neck style, and a double fabric belt accent, the dress is the classic famed ‘Dalluah Fantasy Dress’ by Boss, a silhouette which the fashion house releases season after season in various different colourways and prints.
© WireImageFind out more abiout this look - and how to buy it - here
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