Royal family recap: Harry's friend honored by William, King meets Hollywood royalty, and more

It's another jam-packed day for the royals! 

Close to home, several key members of the British royal family will be out and about carrying out duties. King Charles will host winners of the King's Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace, Princess Anne will be in Hampshire before travelling to St James's Palace, and Prince Edward kicks off his trip to Canada. 

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The Duchess of Sussex posted an adorable video featuring her daughter Princess Lilibet earlier this week - and we've only just spotted that the youngster was carrying a £35 Amuseables Rainbow bag from Jellycat. 

The soft toys and accessories have been growing in popularity in recent years, and come in an array of designs including a boiled egg, a croissant and a takeaway coffee cup. 

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Lady Amelia Windsor, Prince William and Prince Harry's third cousin, looked sublime on Tuesday evening as she attended the Serpentine Summer Party. 

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For the glitzy occasion, Amelia rocked a hot pink tartan dress which she paired with some pink and orange platform heels and a Stone & Mason recycled crisp packet bag.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium donned their glad rags on Tuesday evening for a reception as part of an official state visit to the Republic of Chile. It is the first Belgian royal visit to Chile since 1965. 

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The monarch is said to be looking forward to hosting President Trump later this summer. A palace aide said: "His Majesty has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting him and the First Lady later this year.’"

The Times reports that the formal document required to initiate a state visit, was delivered to The White House last week. 

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Princess Catharina-Amalia looked picture-perfect as she made an unannounced appearance at the NATO summit dinner in The Hague.

For the glitzy occasion, the Dutch princess looked beautiful in a dark green cocktail dress from Polo Ralph Lauren with tie-detailing on the arms. Ramping up the glamour, she paired her dress with high heels and a chunky gold bracelet.

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Photos from the evening showed the 21-year-old greeting world leaders alongside her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.

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Duchess Sophie recently showcased a new emerald green 'Everley' wrap dress from Zimmermann during a visit to the Central School of Ballet. 

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The dress, adorned with white flowers and featuring billowing sleeves, was paired with espadrille shoes, a Sophie Habsburg clutch, and Giulia Barela earrings. 

The royal has a penchant for balletic dresses, including a powder pink Gabriela Hearst maxi dress worn to the Imperial War Museum and a ballerina pink Suzannah London wrap dress from Royal Ascot 2023. 

Lady Kitty Spencer was the star of Tuesday's Serpentine Gallery summer party in Kensington Gardens. 

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Princess Diana's niece, 34, looked stunning in a pale aqua blue tulle ball gown. The dress featured a corseted strapless top with a cinched waist and intricate appliqué flowers. 

She completed her Cinderella moment with strappy silver heels and loose blonde waves, opting for a departure from her usual updo. 

For her makeup, she chose a pale, glossy pink lip and a warm brown eye.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium showcased her sophisticated style during her state visit to Chile, donning a magnificent head-to-toe Dior ensemble. 

The 52-year-old monarch wore a bespoke navy blue double-breasted coat from Dior's Spring/Summer 2017 couture collection, paired with a matching clutch, a small beret-like hat, and shimmering D-Moi heeled pumps. 

Underneath the coat, she revealed an exciting new addition to her already extensive and elegant wardrobe, which is known for featuring luxurious pieces from high-end European designers.

However, fans were confused by the weight of the outfit.  One commenter wrote: "Seems very heavy…", to which another replied: "It's cold there."

Former England football manager Gareth Southgate received a knighthood at Windsor Castle today for his services to the sport. 

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The 54-year-old led the Three Lions to consecutive European Championship finals in 2020 and 2024, and the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. He resigned last July after eight years in charge, making him the fourth England boss to be knighted. 

Gareth, who also had a distinguished playing career, expressed gratitude for the honour while joking his family wouldn't adopt the new title at home. He previously received an OBE in 2019.

The King was seen shaking hands with a gorilla puppet earlier today.

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Charles watched a performance by "THE HERDS" during a nature and finance reception at Lancaster House in London. 

He also attended the reception to hear about earlier discussions at the Nature Action: Mobilising Frameworks and Finance, an event hosted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. 

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Hello, royal fans! In the world of royal style today, we've got a fun fashion throwback from none other than the ever-so-stylish Princess of Wales.

She may never have been what one may call a 'festival girl', but she most certainly knows how to dress the part.

With Glastonbury starting to kick off, take a look at Princess Kate's iconic outfit that wouldn't look out of place on the fields here.

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The Princess Royal went on a solo outing in Scotland this week, making a return to her daughter Zara's boarding school, Gordonstoun School.

In a beautiful scarf, bright white and the boldest skirt, Princess Anne looked amazing for the occasion.

After a series of fashion moments at Royal Ascot last week, the 74-year-old brought out yet another brilliant look – see pictures here.

Prince Albert of Monaco has announced that he will visit Japan for Monaco’s National Day (28 June) at the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

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The royal, 67, will be joined by his sister, Princess Stephanie, as well as Louis and Marie Ducruet, Pauline Ducruet, and Camille Gottlieb. Albert's wife, Princess Charlene, and children Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, were due to join him; however, the palace announcement stated that in light of current events in the Middle East, they will not be participating in the trip.

Charlene has extended her thanks to the teams of the Monaco Pavilion and to those who would have welcomed her to Japan.

We are also bringing you style inspiration this afternoon courtesy of Pippa Middleton.

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Pippa Middleton exemplifies exquisite heatwave dressing, as seen in her 2013 red carpet appearance. The mother-of-three wore a dazzling black and orange color-block, floor-length halterneck dress, showcasing effortless chic. 

Despite its material, the dress appeared light and airy due to its halterneck cut. This back-bearing style was elegant from the front, highlighting her athletic arms. The vibrant colour combination perfectly complemented her skin tone and solidified her status as a style inspiration for warm weather.

The King has been hailed a nature "leader" by the head of Natural England Tony Juniper as he attended the event on driving finance into nature protection today.

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Tony Juniper said Charles had been making the case for "natural capital" – valuing and investing in the world’s natural resources such as forests, fish and water to benefit humans – for decades, adding “I think he might even have invented the idea quite a long time ago”.

"He has a particular credibility as a leader in this subject, and hopefully him being here today will really send a signal to everybody that this is a serious proposition, this idea that we need to invest in nature to be able to get returns," he said.

Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, Amal, have arrived at a reception for the winners of the King's Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace.

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The couple are prominent ambassadors of the trust, alongside makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, and podcasters Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, who are also attending. In 2019,  the Clooneys attended a reception of what was then called The Prince's Trust. 

The gathering, which honours young people who have transformed their lives and made meaningful contributions to their communities,  precedes the main awards ceremony scheduled for the Royal Festival Hall on 26 June.

At a Windsor Castle investiture, Prince William presented an OBE to Jaco van Gass for his services to cycling. 

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Van Gass, a South African-born friend of Prince Harry, was part of the Walking With The Wounded team that trekked to the South Pole with Harry in 2013, raising funds for the charity. 

This event highlights the continued connection between the royal family and those who support important charitable causes.

Prince Joachim of Denmark has offered a rare look into his family's life in Washington D.C., where he resides with his wife, Princess Marie, and their two children, Count Henrik and Countess Athena. 

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The family moved from France to the U.S. in March 2023 following Joachim's appointment as defense industry attaché at the Danish Embassy. 

"The USA is a land of opportunity, and it's also super exciting for our children to go to school here," he said in a new interview. "The fact that they are here gives me the peace and ballast to be able to give 110 per cent to the effort here." 

Previously, the royal served as Denmark's defense attaché in Paris.  

Dame Joanna Lumley has joined George and Amal Clooney at Buckingham Palace.

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King Charles recently hosted a star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace for the King's Trust Awards winners, where he mingled with not only the Clooneys and Dame Joanna, but long-time supporters of the Trust including Declan Donnelly, Kate Garraway, Charlotte Tilbury, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Actress Joanna wore a printed blouse as she spoke with the monarch. This Morning star Rochelle Humes, radio presenter Sam Thompson, and TV presenter Fearne Cotton were also in attendance.

That's all from us in London, folks! 

Our Los Angeles Correspondent, Rebecca Lewis, is with you for the rest of the evening to keep you up to date with royal updates.

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The HELLO! shopping team has been busy searching for a Princess Kate worthy dress to wear during a heatwave, just like the one sweeping the UK right now, and they've managed to recreate her bold Bardot sundress for just £20 ($24.99).

Her timeless red Alexander McQueen sundress is still as relevant today as it was when worn in 2017, and H&M has a strikingly similar style on sale for £20 in Europe, and the black and white floral is available for $24.99 in the US,.

The off the shoulder maxi dress is spot on for summer, making a chic statement with the striking neckline, blouson sleeves and tiered hem. So Kate coded.

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"Prince William is consistently a calming influence [on his family]." our new reports reveals.

Despite his immense royal responsibilities, the Prince of Wales is a family man at heart, and his role as "protector and guardian" of Princess Kate and their family has been obvious to see for years.

Read more of our exclusive report here.

It's been a busy day for royals around the globe.

As well as King Charles' King's Trust bash with George Clooney and Declan Donnelly (what we'd give to hear a conversation between those two!), and Prince William's investiture ceremony, Princess Catharina-Amalia made an unannounced appearance at the NATO summit dinner in The Hague where she greeted President Donald Trump.

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The 21-year-old royal, who is recovering after a horse riding accident left her with a fractured arm, did not wear the sling she was seen with last week, offering a rare update as she was joined by her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.

Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium are also in the middle of a state visit to Chile, and surprising no-one, 52-year-old Mathilde wore a sleek and sophisticated look worthy of a royal.

Read more of our report here.

Prince Joachim of Denmark has also given a new interview to DK, a Dutch publication, and shared a unique glimpse inside the lives his four children live in Washington D.C.

The Danish royals announced their move in March 2023; their relocation was prompted by Joachim's new role as defence industry attaché at the capital's Danish Embassy.

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Princess Anne stepped out for a solo outing in Scotland on Tuesday to return to a place beloved by her family.

Anne visited Gordonstoun School to open their new new coastguard centre in Moray, but the Scottish school holds sentimental value for Anne as it was attended by her father Prince Philip, brothers King Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and her children Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall.

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That's all from me today - and I'm closing today by pointing you in the direction of this brilliant new music video with Mike and Zara Tindall, and Jamie Dornan, for artist Chilli Chilton.

The stars appeared in a clip shared by the singer to promote her upcoming single, 9,000 Miles - and you can watch it here!

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