Royal family June 9 news: King Charles visits Lancaster Castle, Prince Harry shares Invictus update, and more

It's Sharnaz, and I'm kicking off our live blog ahead of a very exciting week in the royal calendar.

All eyes, of course, will be on this coming Saturday as we are expecting to see the Prince and Princess of Wales accompanied by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis at this year's King's Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour!

Trooping the Colour is always one of the most exciting royal events of the year, and the sight of the Wales children is consistently a highlight for fans around the globe.

After their appearance at last month's 80th anniversary VE Day parade, royal watchers are eager to see George, Charlotte, and particularly little Louis, who has become known for his entertaining antics on the Buckingham Palace balcony!

Our royal correspondent Danielle Stacey reveals the significance of this outing, saying: "It seems likely that we will see the Prince and Princess of Wales at Trooping the Colour, given it's one of the biggest royal events in the summer calendar. The event was Kate's first public event in 2024 amid her cancer treatment, and we'll be looking forward to seeing all of the interactions during the procession and the flypast."But before all the pageantry of Trooping the Colour, we're expecting to see King Charles later today. The monarch is set to visit Lancaster Castle, where he will be taking part in an ancient ceremonial tradition.

And for those following royal events further afield, today also marks the Royal Run in Denmark, an annual running event where members of the Danish Royal Family often participate alongside the public.

We'll be bringing you all the updates as the week unfolds, so stay tuned for more details and, of course, all the stunning photos from the big day!

Before we dive into today's royal news, let's take a moment to recap the weekend's key events. Monaco welcomed a state visit from President Emmanuel Macron and Madame Brigitte, while the Prince of Wales made a rare weekend appearance at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum, also in Monaco, joining other royals and dignitaries.

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Be sure to check out the links above to catch up on these two major stories.

We had to give Lady Marina Windsor her own post, as her engagement news took us all by surprise on Sunday morning. The granddaughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent casually announced the happy news on Instagram, sharing several photos of herself and her rarely seen boyfriend, Nico Macauley, while showing off her unique ring on that finger.

She simply captioned the post: "Very happy!" And why did she choose to announce it on June 8th? It just so happens to be the Duke and Duchess of Kent's 64th wedding anniversary,  how sweet!

We all know royal fans usually swoon over King Charles's right-hand man, Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, but on Friday, they couldn't believe their eyes when "hot beret man" caught their attention in a royal Instagram post.

No idea what we’re talking about? Don't worry, it's all explained here.

How stunning did Princess Victoria of Sweden look in a Boss one-shouldered jumpsuit to attend a dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), in the French Riviera city of Nice on Sunday? She posed for pictures alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron.

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Carlos Alcaraz won the greatest-ever Roland-Garros final on Sunday with an epic victory over Italy's Jannik Sinner in a match that lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes. The Spanish royals were quick to take to social media to share their congratulations.

The King and Queen wrote alongside a video of the tennis star at Roland Garros: "Philippe-Chatrier bows to you once again, @carlosalcaraz. What a historic final you've given us! Congratulations! With this Musketeers' Cup, you've claimed your fifth Grand Slam title - a recognition of the great journey you've already made and a sign of an even brighter future ahead."

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Our new issue is out - don't miss our exclusive report on the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex and their contrasting lives. Will you be buying it?

Sometimes, nothing happens for days, and then it all happens at once! This Saturday, not only do we have Trooping the Colour, but later that day, miles away in Los Angeles, Meghan Markle will be at the Museum of Natural History, where she will be honoured for her work in advancing community wellbeing and expanding opportunity, especially for underserved communities. She is also expected to give a speech.

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Read all the details here.

Princess Eugenie has shared personal holiday photos in honour of a very special occasion — World Oceans Day.

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The daughter of Prince Andrew took to social media and posted an incredibly rare photo of herself in a swimsuit, among others, writing: "The ocean is the greatest wonder of the world. Celebrating @unworldoceansday today and every day."

See all the photos here.

King Frederik's children proudly supported their father's Royal Run by taking part in it on Monday and sharing a group photo of themselves on Instagram.

They captioned the sweet photo: "Thank you for the support for this year's Royal Run! D.K.H. Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent & Princess Josephine."

How grown-up do they look?

Were you missing Prince Christian of Denmark in the previous group photo? Fear not—he’s also taking part and on his way! How do we know? He told us himself in the post below.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway reunited at the Ocean Conference of the United Nations on Monday. The royal looked stunning in a white suit, whilst Haakon looked dapper in a navy piece.

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Queen Letizia has a mostly clear schedule this week, aside from an event today in Madrid, where she joined Richard and Alejandra Gere for the closing of the Euros from Your Salary initiative. The appearance marks her return to the mainland after a weekend in La Palma and Tenerife. For the occasion, she chose a sleek black-and-white outfit that flattered her figure and accentuated her sun-kissed glow. 

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King Charles has begun his work week with a visit to Lancaster Castle. During the outing, which he attended without Queen Camilla, the monarch praised 101-year-old D-Day veteran Richard Brock as "amazing." Recognizing him from a previous encounter in Normandy, the King encouraged Mr. Brock to "keep drinking the whisky." Mr. Brock, who served with the East Lancashire Regiment, was attending the event with his son, Tony, who confirmed the King’s light-hearted whisky advice. Charles arrived at the castle to a warm welcome from crowds who had gathered since early morning. 

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Make sure you check out our exclusive interview with Princess Diana's designer in this week's issue of the magazine. 

While the OG Princess of Wales was renowned for her amazing fashion sense, her approach to style did lead to some disagreements!

One of Diana's go-to designers, Jacques Azagury, gave us the scoop about dressing the late royal.

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Duchess Sophie is always the style queen of the summer - and her latest look is no exception! The Duchess of Edinburgh just stepped out in Northampton, visiting Market Square, Northampton Bike Park and Growing Together Community Project. 

Our Fashion and Beauty News Editor, Laura Sutcliffe, has been following Sophie's style for over a decade. She says: "Sophie knows what colours suit her best; and anything light and fresh looks magnificent with her blonde hair.

"Pastels and lighter colours always look gorgeous on the 60-year-old, and ultra-feminine floral prints like this latest look are a great example. Teaming a classic jacket and skirt is a feminine combo that nails both timeless separates, with an injection of summer prettiness in one hit."

We'll be taking style notes... 

We've been having a debate in the office about who we're most excited to see at this year's Trooping the Colour parade. While most of us are die-hard Princess Kate fans (and can't wait to see what she'll be wearing), there's only one answer to the question for me - Princess Anne.

The hardworking royal, who will celebrate her 75th birthday later this summer, is preparing for a significant milestone this weekend, as she is expected to ride horseback. This marks the first time she'll be pictured on horseback since her horse-riding incident last June. A brave woman!

Opening it up to the floor... which royal are you most excited to see at Trooping?

Prince Harry has taken to social media to share an update about the Invictus Games 2025. Watch it below...

Buckingham palace has announced that a service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter will be held in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Monday, 16th of June.

The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain, established by King Edward III nearly 700 years ago. The Order includes The King, who is Sovereign of the Garter, The Queen, several Members of the Royal Family, and up to 24 Companions.

That's all the royal news we have for you today! Tune back in tomorrow for our Tuesday, June 10 live blog to continue staying up to date with all things royal.