Royal family recap: Royal Ascot day three, Prince William's A-list outing and more

Today's news agenda just in... Prince William will rub shoulders with Hollywood royalty, actress Cate Blanchett. The A-lister will join the Prince of Wales on a visit to Earthshot Prize Finalist Colorifix, a UK based company which creates sustainable dye for clothing, in her role as Earthshot Prize Council Member.

There's love in the air for some of our favourite royal couples today. Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie are celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary, while Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden are marking their 15th.

Finally, we're counting down until photos drop from Day Three of Royal Ascot... Sadly, our invites must have got lost in the post.

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We loved this adorable photograph of Zara and Mike Tindall at Royal Ascot yesterday. The couple stepped out on daughter Mia Tindall's 7th birthday - and couldn't keep their eyes off each other. Cute!

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While we were disappointed not to see the Princess of Wales at Royal Ascot yesterday, we're throwing it back to her most recent appearance at the equestrian event. Do you remember her 2023 outing? 

Kate rocked a scarlet look in Alexander McQueen, topped with a wide-brimmed hat from royal favourite milliner, Philip Treacy  - and it was perfection. 

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News just in: following the conclusion of Nature Action: Mobilising Frameworks and Finance, an event hosted by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the King will attend a reception to hear about the outcome of earlier discussions.

In case you missed it! The lovely Zara Tindall was as tactile as ever for her second Royal Ascot appearance on Wednesday.

The equestrian greeted her relatives with kisses and hugs in the royal box at the racecourse, but there was a particularly sweet moment as she caught up with Lady Gabriella Windsor. 

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The ladies also looked beautiful, with Ella opting for a petrol-blue Catherine Walker coatdress and Zara wearing a floral number from Anna Mason.

See more photos of the pair here. 

Kensington Palace has just announced that the Prince of Wales, in his role as President and Founder of The Earthshot Prize and as Founder of The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife, will attend events over two days during London Climate Action Week. 

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The palace says: "These events will bring together climate leaders, environmental innovators, Indigenous Peoples and community leaders to spotlight success, celebrate impact, and unlock a new wave of ambition around nature and climate."

London Climate Action Week will take place between 21st and 29th June and is the largest city-wide climate festival in Europe.

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We all emitted a collective sigh of sadness yesterday when the news broke that Princess Kate had pulled out of her planned Royal Ascot appearance. Over on The HELLO! Royal Club, this sadness was tinged with a degree of concern for the Princess's wellbeing with over 50% of Royal Clubbers saying they were worried about her.

To get involved in the world's biggest royal fan community and have your say on all the latest royal news and events, then just click the button below to join. If you do so in the next few hours, you'll be in time to see an extremely special video post where HELLO!'s Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon takes you behind the scenes of day three at Royal Ascot. You will be bound to see royals aplenty, champagne flowing and a veritable smorgasbord of sensationally dressed racegoers, Sophie included...

In honour of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden's 15^th wedding anniversary, let's take a trip down memory lane.

The princess met former personal trainer Daniel at a gym in the early 2000s. After a long low-key relationship, Daniel proposed to Victoria in 2009 and the couple tied the knot at Stockholm Cathedral on 19 June 2010.

Guests from monarchies around the world were invited to the ceremony, including the then Earl and Countess of Wessex.

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The royal bride wowed in a boatneck ivory duchesse silk gown by Swedish designer, Pär Engsheden, with the gold and pearl Cameo Tiara. 

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are parents to Princess Estelle, 13, and Prince Oscar, nine.

A sneak peek at today's set-up for this week's recording of A Right Royal Podcast.

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Stay tuned as we reveal this week's guest.

And in the meantime, do check out our most recent episode on Princess Diana's iconic style. 

The Prince of Wales has been joined by Hollywood star and Earthshot Prize Council Member, Cate Blanchett, for a visit to Earthshot Prize Finalist Colorifix, a UK based company which creates sustainable dye for clothing. 

The pair have donned lab coats and goggles as they're given a tour of each stage of the dye process across various laboratories. 

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They will see how Colorifix identify the DNA code that produces the pigment through to how the dye liquid is attached to the fabric, before hearing about how the Colorifix process saves water, energy, and carbon emissions at every step.

Since its inception in 2016, Colorifix has partnered with a number of high-profile fashion brands including H&M, Pangaia and Vollebak. The company is now active across three sites in Europe and India, with a total team of 85 people, and is expanding to several new factories this year.  

Alizee Thevenet had a girls' day out with her mother-in-law, Carole Middleton, at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.

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While the pair did not ride in the carriage procession, they did join the likes of the King and Queen and the Prince of Wales in the royal box.

The French financial analyst looked lovely in a mint green checked dress from Longchamp for the outing, and our Lifestyle Writer, Katie Daly, has taken a closer look at the subtle messages behind her look. 

Racegoers are arriving in their finery at Royal Ascot and today's carriage procession list has just been shared. 

Here's who you can look forward to seeing today.

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King Charles transforms Sandringham Estate into a bog as part of an 'essential' overhaul. Yes, you read that right! 

Our eco king has big plans for the royal estate and is turning it into a fully sustainable operation.

Who is best dressed at Royal Ascot this year? We're pretty divided in the HELLO! office... My personal favourite has to be Princess Beatrice in gingham - she always nails the dress code.

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HELLO!'s Chief Content Officer Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon (left) and Editor Jessica Callan (right) are looking fabulous as they soak up the atmosphere in the summer house at the royal enclosure today.

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Live scenes from the Royal Enclosure's Summer House. We're not jealous at all... 

While we're waiting for the royals to arrive in the carriage procession, our HELLO! Fashion team are sharing all of the best-dressed guests from Royal Ascot this week. 

One of our favourites is Zara Tindall's blue Rebecca Vallance dress from her first appearance. 

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Prince William got a fantastic companion in Cate Blanchett as they visited Colorifix in Norwich, Norfolk. Their mission? To see the groundbreaking work being done by the company firsthand.

Colorifix is a game-changer, focusing on sustainable dyes for clothing, and they even made it to the finals of William's Earthshot Prize in 2023. Given her role as a council member for this important environmental initiative, it was only fitting that the Hollywood star joined the Prince of Wales for the trip.

The King will be joined by some famous faces as he hosts the winners of The King's Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 25 June. 

Charles will be joined by The Trust's supporters and ambassadors, including George and Amal Clooney, Dame Joanna Lumley, Charlotte Tilbury and Jaime Laing and Sophie Habboo.

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The King's Trust Awards recognise young people who have improved their own chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community. The 2025 winners include young people who have overcome challenges such as poor mental health, educational troubles and youth unemployment with the help of the Trust.

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Princess Anne and Duchess Sophie have arrived at Royal Ascot, riding in the same carriage during the procession. It's so nice to see them together - just one week after they joined forces during a special reception.

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Princess Beatrice made a bold statement in a yellow dress with a contrasting pattern as she rubbed shoulders with Zara Tindall. The royal cousins were joined by their respective husbands, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Mike Tindall.

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All hail Zara, the fashion queen of the day! We loved this classic, old Hollywood look complete with a wide-brimmed hat. Very Audrey Hepburn.

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Make sure to check out our gallery of all the best Royal Ascot photos of the day.

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie were celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary at the event, making it all the more special.

Ascot generates all kinds of emotions, and Princess Beatrice showed she doesn't have a poker face as she couldn't contain her excitement during one of the races. Just look at her delight!

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It was a very contrasting day for the royals. While most were out at Ascot, William was instead using a microscope. During his visit to Colorifix, the Prince of Wales also revealed a "regret" he had. Find out what here!

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That's all from us on the royal front today, join us tomorrow for more of your favourite content. With temperatures continuing to rise, it'll be a fun time for everyone at Royal Ascot!