7 July: King Charles writes letter to Donald Trump, Duchess Sophie attends 7/7 memorial, royals at Wimbledon, and more

Welcome to a new week royal fans! It's a relatively quiet one today but we'll be keeping an eye out for Princess Anne as she undertakes a visit to Belgium. 

Elsewhere, we'll see Prince William and Princess Kate take on a major role in the French state visit on Tuesday.  President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron will travel to London on Tuesday afternoon to see the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey, visit the Palace of Westminster where the French leader will address parliamentarians in the Royal Gallery, and meet opposition leaders at Lancaster House. 

To mark the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, King Charles has shared a heartfelt and emotional message, reflecting on the tragic events of that day.

In his statement, he said his "heartfelt thoughts and special prayers" remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that "terrible Summer's day." He also paid tribute to the 52 innocent people who were killed, calling the attacks "senseless acts of evil," and acknowledged the deep, lasting grief felt by their loved ones.

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The Wales family have been keeping a low profile ahead of a very busy week, with a State Visit on the calendar - and possibly a visit to Wimbledon! But someone who has been spotted out and about is Kate's sister, Pippa. She attended the British Grand Prix with her husband and children. Head over here to check out her stylish outfit, her chic bob, and more!

A new week means a brand new issue of HELLO! - and this week, our cover star is none other than Harper Beckham, daughter of David and Victoria.

Inside, we take a closer look at the Princess of Wales' latest royal outing, where she spoke more openly than ever about the struggles of putting on "a brave face." We've also got exclusive photos of Rod Stewart, captured by his proud wife Penny Lancaster, plus so much more.

Don’t miss it - make sure to grab your copy!

The UEFA Women's Euro tournament has kicked off, and royals are already showing their support. Over the weekend, Queen Máxima and her daughter Princess Ariane were spotted at the Allmend Stadium, watching Wales take on the Netherlands. Seated alongside Dutch football federation chairman Frank Paauw, they cheered on the Netherlands to a 3–0 victory.

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Have you listened to our new podcast episode yet? If not, here's what you can expect: we discuss the Princess of Wales' outing in Colchester and the deeper meaning behind it, plus what the Wales' have planned for the summer. We also dive into royal finances — including the big change Prince William is making, even as he continues to keep his tax contributions under wraps. There's so much to unpack — don't miss it! 

The Princess of Wales has long championed early years development, believing that the first five years of a child's life are crucial for shaping their future health, wellbeing, and success. Her passion for this cause is rooted in years of research and personal experience.

At HELLO!, we've taken a look back at what she described as her own "happy" childhood – from growing up abroad to the challenges she faced, including secret surgery. Click here to read the full story.

Now that Prince George is all grown up, he might be considered ready to partake in a slightly gruesome royal tradition at Balmoral this summer: stag-hunting.

Royal author Duncan Larcombe, who wrote the 2017 book Prince Harry: The Inside Story, told the Express: "It was reported that he will join his father on a stag-hunting shoot while they visit the Balmoral estate this month. Traditionally, the blood of a hunter's first kill is spread on their face, a ritual that goes back centuries.""The Palace has refused to comment on claims that Prince George will be initiated into one of the slightly more gruesome royal traditions this summer", he continued.

Read the full story here.

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King Frederik was among the various famous faces at Wimbledon over the week as he took a break from his royal duties.

The Danish monarch, 57, was spotted on No. 1 Court at the tennis tournament as he watched Chile's Nicolas Jarry take on Britain's Cameron Norrie. However, his wife, Queen Mary, was not in attendance. 

Read the full story. 

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The Duchess of Edinburgh has arrived at St Paul's Cathedral to attend a memorial service to mark the 20th Anniversary of the 7/7 Terror Attacks on London.

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The Duke of Edinburgh joined his wife at St Paul's Cathedral for a memorial service—see all the photos from the outing here.

The Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, are attending Wimbledon today. They both looked stylish as they arrived at the SW19 tournament. They are the first members of Kate’s family to attend this year — but definitely not the last, as the family are big tennis fans. Today, Carole will be watching De Minaur take on Djokovic on Centre Court! 

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Roger Federer and his wife Mirka are also at Wimbledon today - and it's no coincidence that Carole and Michael Middleton are there too, as they share a close friendship with the tennis star. The Princess of Wales once candidly revealed in the BBC documentary Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon, "Roger [Federer] is my mother's heartthrob. I don't think she will mind me saying that! I think he probably knows that too." Federer and Mirka even attended Pippa Middleton's wedding in 2017, and he has since given Prince George a private tennis lesson — that's what good friends are for, after all!

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The colour of the summer appears to be butter yellow - and, of course, the Princess of Wales has been wearing this exact shade for years. She's clearly always ahead of the trend!

We've rounded up her most iconic butter yellow looks to inspire your summer wardrobe—or simply to admire her timeless elegance. Click here to view all the photos.

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King Charles held an audience today with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, at Highgrove House in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. This photo captures the moment in front of the residence's striking front door. 

Queen Camilla's son, Tom Parker-Bowles, has revealed the four words that have kept his mum going during difficult times. 

Speaking on the latest episode of  Kate Thornton’s White Wine Question Time podcast, Tom explained: "As my mother said, you have to laugh. If you can't laugh about certain things… that's what's kept her going I think, a sense of humour."

Read the full story. 

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The Prince of Wales has attended a moving service to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 7 July 2005 bombings.

The royal, 43, looked visibly emotional as he joined survivors of the London terrorist attacks and family members of victims paying their respects at the 7 July Memorial Gardens in Hyde Park. Read more here.

Princess Anne delivered a speech on 7 July to commemorate the re-opening of the Menin gate in Ypres, Belgium. 

"To the Commission’s expert teams of architects, horticulturalists, conservationists, and stonemasons — your care and craftsmanship are evident in every brick and in every letter. You have balanced historical conformity with modern innovation, and the result is both respectful and resilient," she said.

Her speech continued: "We are also extremely grateful to the city of Ypres, to the region of Flanders and to the Kingdom of Belgium whose people have, for generations, embraced this memorial as part of their own heritage. Your continued support and partnership – both in kind, and financial – is living testimony to the strength of the bonds that exist between our nations. Furthermore, this project stands as an example of a commitment to remembrance that transcends borders. Your contributions ensure that future generations will continue to be informed so that they can understand and honour the sacrifices made in the towns, villages and fields around us."

The King has written a letter to Donald Trump offering "his deepest sympathy" to those who lost loved ones during the devastating floods that hit central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend.

"Following the devastating flooding in Texas, His Majesty King Charles has written to President Trump to express his profound sadness at the tragic loss of life," the British embassy in Washington D.C. embassy said.

"He offered his deepest sympathy to all families who have lost loved ones and paid tribute to courage and selflessness of the emergency service and volunteers."

As of this writing, at least 82 people have died since the catastrophic flooding hit central Texas, and Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp that sits along the Guadalupe River, confirmed that at least 27 of their campers and counselors have died, as well as their director Dick Eastland, while 11 remain missing.

That's all of the royal content we have for you this Monday, July 7, but check back in tomorrow and the rest of the week as we continue to keep you up to date with all things royals.

Cheers!