Royal family recap: Duchess Sophie arrives in Bosnia, King and Queen visit opposite sides of UK, and more

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We're expecting an outing from the King today, as Charles is set to visit the Cinque ports and community groups in Deal.

But it's Duchess Sophie who has the biggest outing, as the Duchess of Edinburgh is due to be in Bosnia. Among her engagements for her tour are a visit to Sarajevo's Old Town, where she will hear from a local female peace builder, learning more about the impact of the conflict on women and the role they play in reconciliation. She is also set to attend a meeting with the Missing Persons Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which works across ethnic divides to find missing persons from the 1990s war, and a discussion with survivors of conflict related sexual violence.

We're still thinking of the Princess of Wales' appearance at this week's State Banquet, and the royal made a stunning first. Find out what it was here!

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We loved seeing Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips at Wimbledon on Wednesday, and Harriet looked gorgeous in her ensemble. If you missed it yesterday, check it out here!

Meghan Markle gave plenty of insights into her kitchen when filming With Love, Meghan and we fell in love with its rustic charms. While we can't buy the kitchen, many of the charming appliances are currently on sale. Find everything to make the kitchen of your dreams here!

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While we're still waiting for Princess Kate to make an appearance at this year's Wimbledon, back in 2023, she showed off her kind nature as she comforted a losing player. Watch the moment here.

The King is now in Deal. He started off his visit by heading to Walmer Castle, the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. During his trip, the monarch will speak with  representatives from the 14 coastal towns that make up the Confederation of Cinque Ports.

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King Charles was seen walking with Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports, Admiral George Zambellas, as he visited Walmer Castle.

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The royal's day out in Deal, Kent, will allow him to meet representatives of the Confederation of the Cinque Ports.

The Cinque Ports Confederation is a historic association of coastal towns in southeast England, primarily in Kent and Sussex, formed centuries ago to provide naval defense for the Crown in exchange for special privileges. The towns also include Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, and Dover.

While Charles spends the day at Walmer Castle, Queen Camilla is out on an engagement of her own!

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The royal was all smiles as she arrived for a visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation at Manor Farm. Camilla was dressed for the summer in a beautiful emerald green shirt dress with a tie waist and three-quarter-length sleeves.

She also sported wedged slip-on shoes and wore her hair in her signature voluminous blow-dry.

How cool does Queen Camilla look! 

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She donned a pair of cool shades as she prepared to cut the celebratory cake during a visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation at Manor Farm in Calne.

The Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation works to build connections within the community. It's an independent charity dedicated to tackling disadvantage by inspiring charitable giving and supporting the voluntary sector.  

The Queen was so relatable with her vanilla ice cream as she cooled down on what ahs turned out to be a super warm day!

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Camilla seemed to thoroughly enjoy her ice cream from Joanna Weaver's ice cream van during a visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation.

Prior to her treat stop, Camilla was seen cutting the ceremonial cake, having spoken to staff members of All Yours Period Box, which aims to tackle period poverty by providing supplies to women who are unable to afford them.

While Charles and Camilla enjoy their respective outings, we're keeping you updated with the latest royla fashion news.

Our question of the day is, does the Duchess of Gloucester own the most versatile tiara?

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The Duchess of Gloucester wore Queen Mary's Honeysuckle tiara to a state banquet for French President Emmanuel Macron. 

This tiara, created for Queen Mary in 1914, is notable for its adaptable central honeysuckle motif, which can be interchanged with other gems like pink kunzite or an emerald to complement different ensembles.

The Duchess of Edinburgh has arrived on day one of her visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

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For her first engagement, Sophie met with Croat member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zeljko Komsic, at the Presidency building in Sarajevo. Sophie posed for a photo 

The Srebrenica massacre, also known as the Srebrenica genocide, was the genocidal killing of over 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys in and around Srebrenica in July 1995, during the Bosnian War.

We might just have witnessed the royal family's answer to Mary Berry in action!

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In her role as patron of Jamie's Farm, Queen Camilla enjoying whipping up some lemon curd cakes with Mantaj and Mia, both 11, during a visit to officially open the charity's latest site at Lower Shockerwick Farm in Bathford earlier today.

The royal got stuck into layering the thick lemon curd on the light and fluffy cakes. Established by Tish Feilden and her son Jamie, Jamie's Farm offers young people who are experiencing challenges at school the opportunity to take park in immersive programmes on working farms across the UK.

After visiting Walmer Castle, Charles has hop-footed it over to the beach where he watched the demonstration of a lifeboat launch.

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The King heard how RNLI crew on the South Coast made a "traumatic" rescue to save the lives of migrants crossing the channel.

This came after President Macron and British PM, Sir Keir Starmer, held a summit to discuss how to tackle migrant crossings. 

During his time at the Walmer lifeboat station, the royal met Andrew Holland, Victoria Ward, Dan Sinclair and James Foster who were awarded with the Thanks of the Institution award by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. 

While Charles, Camilla, and Sophie keep busy on their royal outings today, the Royal Box at Wimbledon is filling up with stars.

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'Love Me Like You Do' singer Ellie Goulding led celebrities on day 11, alongside actor,  comedian, and writer, Stephen Fry who had all of the guests around him in stitches. 

Poirot star David Suchet took a front row seat while former prima ballerina and Strictly judge Darcey Bussell arrived in a pink floral dress. Elsewhere,  actors Fiona Shaw and Rob Brydon were seated next to each other. 

Crowds of well-wishers have gathered in Deal to welcome King Charles.

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King Charles visited Deal, Kent, starting with a helicopter arrival at Walmer Castle. There, he was greeted by local dignitaries and toured the historic castle, built by Henry VIII. 

Afterwards, he headed to Deal's pebble beach, where he was cheered by lifeboat staff and the public. During an impromptu walkabout, the King engaged humorously with the crowd, asking about their wait in the heat. 

His walkabout continued along the seafront, where he met more well-wishers, even jesting with an "under-dressed" man who met the King while baring his chest.

The King, metaphorically, rolled-up his sleeves as he joined a coastal clean-up initiative organised by Deal With It.

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The King praised lifeboat staff as "incredible" during a simulated alert, then joined the beach clean-up. While participating, he joked with RAF cadets, asking if they regularly volunteered or were "dragged out," to which they replied they'd "like to do it more regularly."

We love digging through the archives to find the royal fashion moments most of us forgot. Today, we bring you Princess Beatrice's wedding guest moment from 14 years ago.

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Just weeks after her controversial outfit at the Prince and Princess of Wales' wedding, Princess Beatrice made a striking appearance at Sam Waley-Cohen and Annabel Ballin's wedding in June 2011. 

Arriving with her then-boyfriend Dave Clark, she wore an electric blue lace mini-dress with a vibrant purple overlay, paired with a lilac jacket, sparkly pink clutch, and grey fascinator. This bold ensemble, featuring shades of plum and aubergine, showcased her unique style. 

Interestingly, these very colours are now experiencing a significant resurgence on fashion runways in 2025, proving Beatrice was ahead of her time.

Talking of royal fashion, Flora Vesterberg  just attended a Royal Ballet School performance.

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The granddaughter of Princess Alexandra of Kent and cousin to the late Queen Elizabeth II, is renowned for her extensive collection of elegant dresses. The 30-year-old royal recently showcased her signature style in a beautiful Hill House midi dress, featuring puffed sleeves and a fitted bodice. She accessorized with Prada sunglasses and, notably, gold Emme Parsons sandals. 

This choice of footwear marked a significant departure from her usual knee-high boots, transforming the ensemble into a perfect summer look for the stylish relative of King Charles.

Meanwhile, Princess Anne has undergone a hair switch up no one saw coming!

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Princess Anne, known for her consistent bouffant updo, surprised many at a recent state banquet at Windsor Castle. 

Breaking from her signature 1960s/70s-inspired style, the Princess Royal, attending alongside senior royals, debuted a strikingly different look. 

She opted for a low chignon, a twisted bun updo with a side parting, a notable change from her customary hairstyle. This unexpected choice marked a significant departure for Princess Anne's public appearance.

That's all from me! 

Handing over to Rebecca Lewis who will be keeping you updated throughout the evening!

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Have you seen these new pictures of Zara and Mike Tindall? The pair are usually among the royal spectators at Wimbledon, but this year, it seems the couple have swapped the UK sunshine for an Australian winter, wrapped up in coats, hats and scarves!

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Over in the UK, the sun has been shining down on Wimbledon, and the players are preparing for the semi-finals.

Who was in the Royal box on Wednesday though?

Guests included singer Ellie Goulding and acting royalty!

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We've been all about the tiaras this week, thanks to the state banquet at Windsor Castle, but it may be that the Duchess of Gloucester has one of the most versatile tiaras in the British royal family's collection. 

The Duchess wowed at a state banquet held at London's Guildhall, held in honor of France's President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron on Wednesday night, in the Queen Mary's Honeysuckle tiara.

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Find out all about the gorgeous piece of jewelry here.

Over in Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria joined King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia as they attended the Årets Ölänning award ceremony at Solliden Palace.

Wearing traditional dress, the King honored the Solliden Prize to cultural personality Pelle Aldestam. a concert organizer in Öland and the 46th recipient of the award!

One of my favorite things is royal houses. The history! The opulence! The quirks! 

So I love when our Homes editor takes us inside the esser known homes, including King Charles' beloved Birkhall. 

located on the edge of the Balmoral estate, it is surrounded by stunning scenery like the Scottish rolling hills and Lochnagar Mountain in the background. 

Take a look around here...

It's rare that Princess Kate breaks royal protocol, but in 2024 she did just that to comfort teary Wimbledon star, Ons Jabeur who was the runner-up in 2023 and 2024.

"She kept asking me if she could hug me, and I was like, 'Who doesn't want a hug from a Princess, you know?'" Ons later told HELLO!

"For me, it was such an amazing moment. And not just that, I felt her kindness and energy around me."

Find out more about the moment here...

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