Highlights:
- Meghan Markle releases surprise podcast episode with Tina Knowles
- Prince Felix of Luxembourg celebrates his 41st birthday
- Princess Diana's signed letter up for auction
- Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco unveil two portraits
Good morning royal fans!
Just when you thought Meghan Markle's podcast era was over, Prince Harry's wife drops a surprise episode of Confessions of a Female Founder.
Last week, it was announced that a bonus episode was coming this Tuesday, featuring a "very special" guest.Teasing the announcement, Meghan said: "Next week, we've got one more very special interview for you. A bonus episode. Because when a matriarch calls, and when this matriarch calls, oh, you answer."
It was later confirmed that Meghan's A-list guest was none other than Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles. A teaser clip trailed by Lemonada Media saw Tina sharing the advice she has given her daughters since childhood: "I tell them every day, since they were little girls, 'You belong anywhere you choose to be."We can't wait to tune in... We'll be bringing you all the highlights, live as it happens!
Happy Birthday Prince Félix!
Prince Félix of Luxembourg is celebrating his 41st birthday! In a post shared to Instagram on Tuesday, Félix's mother Grand Duchess Maria Teresa shared a carousel of heartwarming snapshots, including one adorable picture that showed Félix doting on his son, Balthazar.
A caption read: "Joyeux anniversaire à notre cher Félix!"
Additional podcast revelations
Elsewhere in the episode, the pair spoke about their mutual friend, actor and filmmaker, Tyler Perry.
Tina said: "Tyler talks about you all the time. He loves you. Tyler Perry, he's a really good friend of mine."
Meghan, meanwhile, added: "He's a good friend to have, extraordinary soundboard... He is that person, when I have questions about business, or just when you feel like you're off your path, I need to check in with Tyler."
The pair also discussed their star signs, with Meghan revealing that she's "surrounded by Virgos". She said: "I'm a Leo, H [Harry] is a Virgo. My mum is a Virgo… I'm surrounded by Virgos."
Musing on family life, the former Suits actress later reflected on her son Prince Archie's latest milestone - turning six! Gushing over the passage of time, Meghan told Tina: "Archie turns six tomorrow, where does the time go. I remember carrying him out there. He is now six years old, we had his birthday party yesterday."
Princess Diana letter goes up for auction
A signed letter from Princess Diana to royal footman Mark Simpson is set to appear at auction on 26 June at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. The handwritten note forms a part of a larger collection titled Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection.
The letter was dated 31 July 1981, just two days after her wedding to King Charles. It provides an insight into how "lonely" Diana had been feeling when she was living at Buckingham Palace.
Duchess Sophie's bold fashion move
The Duchess of Edinburgh was a vision on Monday as she headed out on a solo engagement to afternoon tea honouring women of distinction at the Castle Hotel in Windsor.
For the stylish occasion, the mother-of-two donned a periwinkle-hued dress from Aspiga London which she teamed with some rather divisive shoes...
The late Queen Elizabeth II famously disapproved of wedged shoes, and it has previously been reported that royal ladies were not allwoed to wear footwear of this kind in her presence.
Meghan and Tina Knowles bond over beekeeping
During their conversation, Meghan discussed Tina Knowles' decades of experience as an entrepreneur, offering advice and insights into being a working mother, building a business, and staying true to oneself. They also touched upon Knowles' haircare line, Cécred, which she created with her daughter Beyoncé, and the experience of working together.
Meghan also shared her own experiences as she grows her business and navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship. She mused about whether she might one day go into business with her daughter Lilibet.
"I wonder if one day I'll be in business with Lili and we'll be building something," she said.
Meghan also touched upon her new hobby at home with Prince Harry, revealing that son Prince Archie is quite the beekeeper. Discussing using organic honey to help cure allergies, Meghan told Tina: "You have to get back on that. Because I just the other day, one of Archie's little friends at school, this little girl has such bad allergies, and I said, 'Hold on a minute, we have bees. Let me give you a jar of our honey.'
"We have a little apiary down there, three of them, and Archie has this little beekeeper suit, the whole hat on, and the gloves, it's great. But I will say, for allergies, it's helpful if it's local honey. All the pollen, all the same things in your system, and then it desensitises allergies," she continued.
Princess Charlene perfects her style
How stunning does Princess Charlene of Monaco look in these new photos? The 47-year-old royal joined her husband, Prince Albert, in Monaco's Salle des Marriages at the town hall for the unveiling of two new portraits.
For the occasion, Princess Charlene wore a black mid-length cocktail dress adorned with a white floral print, featuring a crew neckline and capped sleeves.
The newly unveiled artworks depict Princess Charlene and her late mother-in-law, Princess Grace, adding to the existing collection of royal portraits that includes Prince Charles III, Prince Albert I, Prince Louis II, Prince Rainier III, and Prince Albert II.
Reflecting Monégasque unions, the portrait of Princess Charlene has been positioned opposite that of her husband, Prince Albert, while the portrait of Princess Grace faces that of her husband, Prince Rainier III.
Prince William and Duchess of Edinburgh set for joint engagement
News just in! Prince William and the Duchess of Edinburgh are set for a joint engagement this week in Wadebridge, Cornwall on June 6. William will attend The Royal Cornwall show alongside Duchess Sophie, celebrating the very best in Cornish heritage and tradition through agriculture, food and drink, entertainment and competition.
Prince William, who is known as the Duke of Cornwall, is Patron of The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association while his aunt Sophie is Patron of The Association of Agricultural Show Organisations (ASAO) and Vice President of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, so the joint engagement is very fitting.
We last saw the pair on a joint engagement in 2023 when they attended a screening of Rhino Man at Battersea Power Station. The documentary about wildlife trafficking was particularly close to William's heart and the outing sparked a positive reaction from royal watchers, who branded them "the duo we never knew we needed".
The decision for Sophie to accompany her nephew seemingly confirms reports about William widening his inner circle of trusted royal family members as he prepares for his future role as king.
Update to King Charles' diary
King Charles, as Captain General, will make his first visit to the Royal Regiment of Artillery in Salisbury on June 6, meeting some of the personnel from the 21 regiments that form the Royal Regiment.
His Majesty will meet the Senior Leadership Team to learn about the soldiers, their training and their work. The King will also hear about the heritage of the Royal Regiment, before touring a series of equipment stands that showcase the breadth of the ‘Find and Strike’ capabilities with which the Royal Regiment is equipped.
Keep your eyes peeled...
Prince William and Princess Kate's intruder scare on royal estate
The royal family suffered a security breach this weekend, just minutes away from Prince William and Princess Kate's private family home of Adelaide Cottage where they live with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
It was reported that on Sunday lunchtime, a man illegally gained access to Windsor Castle, near where the Wales family live in their home on the same estate.
The Sun reports that it was a man who infiltrated castle grounds by climbing over a wall. Read more about it here.
Meghan Markle to be honored
People revealed on June 3 that the Duchess of Sussex will be honored at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County's upcoming Night of Wonder gala on June 14, a garden-inspired evening at the NHM's Exposition Park location, during which Meghan will also be speaking.
She's being recognized for her work championing women and underserved communities, and Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, further shared: "Night of Wonder celebrates and supports the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County's commitment to science, nature, and community ... We are proud to honor Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, a native Angeleno, whose work to advance community wellbeing and expand opportunity — especially for underserved communities — aligns with our equity-focused approach to developing science literacy for the next generation, including through our STEM and STEAM Pathways programs."
Royal names that have caused confusion
The royals regularly change names or titles, with the Duke of Edinburgh previously being known as the Earl of Wessex, while the Prince and Princess of Wales were previously the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
It can be confusing to keep up with all of this, and it appears that even close friends of the royals can get confused, with Mindy Kaling getting muddled up when it came to Meghan Markle's title. Things can get even more confusing when you remember that William has had Wales as a surname twice or that Prince Harry was born with an entirely different first name.
See here for the most confusing times that the royals have changed their names.
Hardworking Princess Anne is radiant in photos 4,100 miles from home
Princess Anne continues to be named as the hardest-working royal, and over the weekend, the Princess Royal was on the other side of the world on official business.
The 74-year-old was in Barbados to attend the Duke of Edinburgh's Commonwealth Study Conferences, as well as meet with local people and dignitaries. See the photos here.
Exclusive photos: Prince Albert surprises twin children Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella at school
Prince Albert gave Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella a school day they'd never forget, as the royal dropped by their class for a surprise visit. See the sweet photos here.
Signing off
That's all the royal content we have you you today, Tuesday, June 3. Tune back in tomorrow for our next live blog on all things royal for Wednesday, June 4!