Royal Family recap: Spanish royals family night out, Prince William's last minute trip, and more updates

Good morning and welcome back to HELLO!'s live royal blog! We're set for another packed day across the UK, with members of the royal family undertaking a variety of important duties.

First up, Princess Anne has a full itinerary in Yorkshire today. The royal will begin by officially opening Horatio's Garden at The Princess Royal Spinal Cord Injuries Centre, a truly special initiative.

Following this, she's set to visit cutting-edge technology at LabLogic Systems Ltd and immerse herself in local tradition with a stop at Hendersons Relish in Sheffield. Later, the Princess Royal will also mark a significant milestone, visiting the Rotherham and District Citizens Advice Bureau on its 60th anniversary.

Meanwhile, Prince Edward will be busy in Wales. He is due to visit UCAN Productions at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences at Cardiff University before a visit to the iconic Wales Millennium Centre, a hub for arts and culture. 

Capping off his engagements, the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the British and Irish Para Badminton International at Sports Wales International Centre, demonstrating his keen support for disability sports.

Stay with us throughout the day for all the latest updates, stunning photos and in-depth coverage as we follow the royals on their engagements!

Good morning, royal fans!

Katie here! I'm ready and raring to take you through the latest royal news until midday. Don't go anywhere!

Football fans rejoiced last night as England secured a victory against Italy in the Women's Euros, taking them through to the grand final on Sunday!

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Quick to share a message of congratulations with the Lionesses was the King himself. 

"My wife and I join all our family in wishing you, the proud Lionesses, our warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the Uefa Euro tournament," the statement started.

"Your journey to this stage has been nothing short of remarkable, showcasing the skill, determination (and test of nerve!) for which your team is so rightly celebrated. Knowing the Lionesses’ fighting spirit, I suspect we are in for another thrilling encounter on Sunday.

"Your achievements continue to inspire countless girls and women across the nation, proving once again that with dedication and teamwork, anything is possible. Good luck, England. May you roar to victory once more. Charles R."

Hot off the press! The King and Queen are set to make a joint outing later today to the Sandringham Flower Show.

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Here they will meet exhibitors and members of the public at the event based at Sandringham Park with Sandringham House and the Church of St Mary Magdalene, where the royal family attend the annual Christmas mass, as the backdrop. 

The royal couple will arrive by carriage before proceeding to the Committee tent ahead of their tour of the show.

Members of local gardening, horticultural clubs and charity supporters.

Yesterday marked a shift for Prince George as the royal turned 12!

The milestone may lead to a significant change in his travel arrangements. For years, an unwritten rule has reportedly guided royal travel, suggesting that two direct heirs should not fly on the same aircraft. 

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Former royal pilot Graham Laurie said a 2023 episode of HELLO!'s A Right Royal Podcast: "The ones I did [holiday flights] mainly were the ones when the Wales' went to the Mediterranean.

"But interestingly, we flew all four: the Prince, the Princess, Prince William and Prince Harry, up until when Prince William was 12 years old. After that, he had to have a separate aircraft and we could only fly all four together when they were young with the written permission of Her Majesty."

Royal enthusiasts were charmed on Tuesday by a video, filmed by John Shinner, featuring the Prince and Princess of Wales' three young children celebrating Prince George's 12th birthday. 

The video, shot near the family's Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk, showed Princess Charlotte, 10, in a somewhat unexpected summer outfit featuring a darkwash denim skirt by Cyrillus. 

The skirt is what fashion expert Angela Kyte highlighted that Charlotte's skirt is age-appropriate yet quietly elevated, "making it versatile enough for both casual outings and more formal moments."

She added: "It's the kind of thoughtful, high-low balance we increasingly see in luxury children's fashion, where heritage style meets contemporary functionality."

As any parent knows, the decision over which school to send their child is a big one. But when that child is the future king, that decision becomes even bigger. With the now 12-year-old Prince George on the cusp of his final year at Lambrook, it's a decision that William and Kate will soon have to make. 

Which school the Wales will choose for their firstborn has already been the subject of much speculation. Will they follow tradition and send him to William's alma mater, Eton, or will they follow a less conventional route and send him to a day school like Highgate? 

To shed light on the matter, The HELLO! Royal Club's Millie spoke to Melanie Sanderson, managing editor of The Good Schools Guide, who shared her thoughts on the reported shortlist and exclusively revealed the school she backs as being the best of option for George. To read the interview, just hop over to the club now by clicking on the button below. You will need to be a member to read the full article.

Northampton Bike Park has welcomed The Duchess of Edinburgh!

Sophie, 60, explored the facility and its significant community impact. 

During her visit, The Duchess connected with local volunteers, engaging school groups, and essential partners behind the £750,000 project. 

She also learned how the park, funded in part by a £250,000 investment from the Sport England Places to Ride programme (a collaboration with @DCMS and @BritishCycling), is successfully promoting cycling and physical activity within the community.

Mel here, taking over from Katie - there's so much going on today and I for one can't wait to see my favourite royal, Princess Anne on her outing this afternoon...

Football obsessive Prince William has an exciting weekend ahead... he's set to travel to Basel, Switzerland, to attend the final of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 on Sunday. 

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Following their Tuesday night victory against Italy, the Lionesses will play the winners of the semi-final between Germany and Spain, which takes place on Wednesday night.

I wonder if he'll take Princess Charlotte, a known Lioness lover with him...

King Charles and Queen Camilla couldn't have looked more regal, arriving at the Sandringham Flower Show in a horse-drawn carriage! 

During their visit to the Sandringham Flower Show, Queen Camilla came face-to-face with a royal fan who has Her Majesty's royal cypher tattooed on his leg - that's dedication!

Phil Smith, 61, from Northampton, pulled up his shorts to show Her Majesty his latest royal inking, telling her that it had 'bloody hurt', causing Camilla her to laugh uproariously - such fun!

Duchess Sophie certainly looked lovely at the Northampton Bike Park, but her outfit raised eyebrows. Why? Because her skirt of choice is made from wool - in July!

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It's actually not as odd as it seems, according to fashion expert and founder of Modes & More, Susie Nelson, who told HELLO!: "The skirt is a good choice. Wool is a good fabric for summer. It is natural, it breathes and can come in various weights."

Queen Camilla seems smitten with her new rescue dog, Moley, but during a chat with the public at Sandringham Flower Shower, Her Majesty revealed the pup isn't all sweetness and light.

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"She's very naughty," Queen Camilla told an onlooker, joking: "I think I only have one shoe left."

Though King Charles and Queen Camilla were in good spirits at the flower show, Her Majesty revealed she's been going through it at home, in her garden, specifically.

"Oh the weather, everything is wilting!" she told a member of the public, before adding: "I've never done so much watering in my life!"

It's no secret that the Princess of Wales considers the topic of early childhood development to be her life's work – and most likely, it will be one of her lasting legacies.

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Kate founded The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in 2021, built on the conviction that all of us are responsible for providing children with the best possible start to life.

Over on The HELLO! Royal Club, one of our members has written a special post all about Kate's work on the Early Years, and highlighted how the Princess is following in the footsteps of previous royal women with her charity work – while also maintaining that royal "mystique" and "magic" so synonymous with the late Queen Elizabeth II.

To read the enlightening post, just hop over to the club now by clicking on the button below.

After a jam-packed day, I can only imagine how tired the royals are feeling this evening - I'm sleepy and all I've done is write about them. So it's over and out from me as I hand over to Rebecca to keep in touch as night falls...

Good morning, afternoon, and evening HELLO! fans, I'm Rebecca Lewis, taking you through the rest of the day.

Lots has been going on tonight for the royals, but I'm still thinking about last night's England game and the incredible final few minutes.

So is the Prince of Wales, who it has been revealed will cheer on the Lionesses at the Euro 2025 finals on July 27.

Kensington Palace has confirmed that William is to attend Sunday’s final in Basel in his role as patron of the Football Association.

England will discover today is they will play against Spain or Germany.

Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer are soaking up the sun in Cornwall with their partners, Greg Mallett and Channing Millerd, and the royal relatives have now granted unprecedented access inside their private beach holiday...

See the snaps here!

Big news for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as their deal with Netflix come to the end of its five-year-deal this September.

Netflix has been making a shift away from large, multi-project, and new reports allege the Sussexes are looking at a similar agreement to one the streamer has with former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

Find out more here.

OK royal fans, can you top this?

Queen Camilla, 78, met with superfan Phil Smith, 61, on Wednesday, and  he showed her his four large tattoos on his left leg, starting with Queen Elizabeth II's royal cypher and both Charles and Camilla's individual ones.

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Cam reportedly found it "hilarious"... read the full story here!

The Spanish royal family had a glamorous night out in July 23 at the Princess of Girona 2025 Awards ceremony in Barcelona, Spain. 

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The nominees for the awards are young people with outstanding careers in different fields, recognized for their commitment to initiatives and projects that seek to generate a positive social impact.

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Princess Leonor gave a speech during the event, and she looked elegant and gorgeous in a sparkling navy blue suit.

She was joined by her sister Sofia, who looked stunning in a one-shouldered navy blue pantsuit with  waist detailing, and her parents both wore classic suits.

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Thanks for following along with us today.

My colleague Danielle has a gorgeous gallery here of all the best pictures from the Princess of Girona Awards with Princesses Leonor and Sofia, and takes a look at the sentimental pieces of jewelry they wore.

See y'all tomorrow!