Royal family recap: Royals descend on Jeff Bezos' wedding, Norwegian royal charged with rape and assault

Good morning and welcome to this week's final royal blog. It's not just us who the week is winding down for, as it's a fairly quiet day on the royal front, with only the Princess Royal scheduled for an event. Anne will be at a charity polo event at Cirencester Park Polo Club, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. She is appearing in her capacity as patron of the Spinal Injuries Association.

Queen Rania stunned at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s pre-wedding party on Thursday night. The royal was pictured arriving at the Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto with her son, Crown Prince Hussein, and his wife, Princess Rajwa. The couple flew to Venice with their baby, who missed out on the first party! 

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We may not have seen the Princess of Wales out and about this week, but with Wimbledon kicking off next week, her schedule is already looking exciting. All the details are right here.

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Our colleague was on the ground in Los Angeles yesterday, witnessing an extraordinary moment in fashion and royal history. Over 100 of Princess Diana's iconic items went under the hammer - and the atmosphere was incredible. Among the highlights: Diana's famous 'Caring Dress' fetched over $500,000. The drama peaked when the winning bidder collapsed after their offer was confirmed. All the behind-the-scenes details, straight from LA - right here.

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We recorded our very first live episode of A Right Royal Podcast yesterday at Ladbroke Hall - and it was a huge success!

We were thrilled to be joined by the amazing Tony Juniper and Pierre Paslier of Notpla. The episode is out today, so if you couldn’t make it, you can still enjoy the inspiring conversation about their work with the royals to help make the world a better place.

The podcast was recorded during London Climate Action Week, and it's one you really shouldn’t miss. We’re sure you’ll come away feeling empowered and full of hope.

Queen Mary turned heads in a breathtaking Mikael Aghal dress as she attended the “Africa’s Century” dinner in Lagos - a special evening celebrating Nigeria’s vibrant contributions to art, culture, and entrepreneurship. The event brought together influential voices from across the country to reflect on creative collaboration and the immense potential of the continent. It also marked the conclusion of Mary's official visit to Nigeria.

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have gone viral after filming that dance inside Buckingham Palace. Fans were divided — some called it cheeky fun, others pointed out that filming is strictly banned inside the Palace. Even the Royal Family’s Instagram couldn’t resist commenting: “We see you.” So did they break the rules, click here to find out.

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King Charles has always been ahead of his time - especially when it comes to the environment. Long before it was mainstream, he championed organic farming, facing criticism and ridicule for ditching chemicals and antibiotics. Fast forward to today, and his once-radical ideas are now standard practice worldwide.

Discover how King Charles became an eco trailblazer - read the full story!

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Reports have circulated that a select few European princesses, namely Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium and Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, have formed an exclusive WhatsApp chat. 

This got me thinking: beyond fewer petticoats and arranged marriages, what does it take to be a modern princess?

I explored the question in the company of Europe’s preeminent royal expert, Wim Dehandschutter, and former butler to King Charles, Grant Harrold over on The HELLO! Royal Club, the club for HELLO!'s biggest royal fans.

It's a fantastic exclusive so is only available to full club members. Click on the button below to find out what goes on in this most regal of WhatsApp groups, why the legacy of Diana is shaping the psyche of the modern princess, and how Europe’s young royals are being prepared for the future. 

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Prince William hasn't got quite the same love for spicy food that Princess Kate or Princess Charlotte, do. While the 10-year-old's already taking on the heat, her father still struggles with spices.

However, that doesn't mean that he isn't willing to try something new, as he revealed yesterday, following in his wife and daughter's footsteps – find out more here.

The Belgian royals' return from their three-day state visit to Chile was delayed, after an incident where one of the aircraft's tyres was damaged while towing.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, along with other delegation members, disembarked shortly afterwards, and it has been reported that the earliest possible departure for the flight is now 12pm local time, which is 5pm over here. However, if the tyre replacement is rejected, they'll have to wait for another one to be flown in. 

Yuri, the beloved pet dog of the Japanese imperial family, passed away on Monday aged 16, the family's aides have announced.

They also shared that the family is deeply saddened, especially Princess Aiko, 23, who grew up alongside, and even named, Yuri.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family. The family aides said that Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and the family are grateful to those who loved and supported Yuri throughout her long life.

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For sports fans and the royal family alike, Wimbledon is one of the biggest events in the calendar, and absolutely everyone shows up.

Traditionally, the Princess of Wales presents the trophies tot he winners of both the men's and women's finals, and so she is expected to attend. But there's one other royal who's just confirmed their attendance, and this one might surprise you – see all the details here.

Lady Louise Windsor enjoyed a lovely outing at the Sandringham estate today, alongside her proud mother Duchess Sophie and a supportive close friend.

The 21-year-old was taking part in the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials, an event started by her late grandfather, Prince Philip. Take a look at the best pictures of the event here.

If you haven't had the chance to catch the first ever live episode of A Right Royal Podcast, here's a little glimpse into what our hosts Andrea, Emmy and Emily spoke about.

Joined by Pierre Paslier, who won the prize back in 2022, they discussed Prince William's commitment to the climate crisis. Find out all the details here.

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It should come as no surprise that the Jordanian royal looked absolutely divine during the pre-wedding party for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's nuptials.

Accompanied by her husband, Crown Prince Hussein, and her mother-in-law Queen Rania, the ever-so-stylish Princess Rajwa turned up to the Madonna dell 'Orto church in the most magnificent evening dress. See pictures here.

With Glastonbury well underway, now is a better time than ever to revisit our favourite royal moments at the iconic festival.

There's surprise guests from the likes of Prince Andrew's daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice, and even King Charles himself... take a look through the best pictures here.

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Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, has been charged with "rape, sexual assault and bodily harm" against a "double-digit" number of people.

He was taken into policy custody back in August 2024, after allegedly attacking a woman in her 20s, and was arrested again a month later. Read more about the case here.

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Looking just as radiant as her daughter-in-law, Queen Rania also appeared at the pre-wedding reception for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding.

In a brand new dress, which she styled with a twist, the Jordanian royal was as elegant as ever. See pictures here.

That's all from us in London for the week! Our LA correspondent, Rebecca Lewis, will keep you updated on all the latest royal news for the rest of the evening.

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Pippa Middleton and husband James Matthews are counting down to Christmas!

Their Bucklebury Farm has opened up bookings for its Santa's Grotto, and we can't wait!

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Queen Rania of Jordan's attendance at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding in Venice came as quite a surprise for royal watchers when she landed yesterday.

The ever-so-stylish Jordanian royal had a chic, understated look for her incognito arrival, but we LOVE her wedding look.

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Take a look at the best dressed guests at the wedding of the year here.

We love seeing Lady Louise out and about, and she was pictured enjoying a sunny day at the Sandringham estate on Friday June 27, joined by her supportive close friend Felix da Silva-Clamp and her proud mom, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

The 21-year-old royal competed in the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials, an event founded by her late grandfather, Prince Philip, and looked calm and confident as she took part in the prestigious carriage driving event.

Click here to see all the pictures!

That's all for today but can I direct your attention to the stunning new 886 by The Royal Mint’s Orrery collection?

886 is a jewelry label that was launched in 2022 by Britain’s oldest coin maker, The Royal Mint, which for more than a thousand years has struck the medallions of British monarchs, beginning with Alfred the Great and leading up to the present with King Charles III. 

Now 886 is producing necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants and chokers, and I LOVE these new pieces inspired by "cosmic colbat and celestial shimmers".