Royal Family recap: Duchess Sophie's military chic, Queen Mary 's medical help, and more

I'm Rachel and I'm on royal reporting duties first thing. While we await any news of Princess Anne's royal engagement in Edinburgh today, we'll be celebrating Zara Tindall's 14th wedding anniversary with a look through the archives. Stay tuned...

Zara and Mike Tindall tied the knot on 30 July 2011 at Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and looking back at the pictures, they looked so in love...

The royal bride was a vision a Stewart Parvin wedding gown, teamed with a precious Greek tiara known as Princess Andrew's Meander Tiara, belonging to her mother, Princess Anne. 

Royals in attendance included the late Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice and even newlyweds Prince William and Kate who tied the knot a few months prior. Zara and Mike's extra-special wedding reception was hosted at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where apparently there was a vodka fountain - the Tindalls know how to party!

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We know that the Tindalls are very fond of Australia as it is where they first met, so it seems only fitting that they are Down Under together to celebrate their special anniversary. The rugby legend shared an update to his Instagram revealling their travels, with Zara giving us a lesson in off-duty fashion. I'm a big fan of her barrel leg jeans - adding to my wishlist right away. 

News has broken that during a royal engagement on Monday, Queen Mary of Denmark had to be whisked away for medical attention. The Queen and her family were greeting local mayor Erik Lauritzen when a wasp flew up her dress and stung her leg. Despite needing assistance, she was soon back meeting members of the public. What a trooper! 

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Princess Kate may be currently enjoying time away from royal duties, spending the summer with her three children, but a special exhibition she has been involved with has just launched. The royal visited the V&A East Storehouse in June and during her visit curated her own mini exhibition, and today, the collection has just gone on display.

"Individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life," the Princess said. 

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On this day, 33 years ago, Princess Diana met with Tom Cruise and his then-wife Nicole Kidman for the premiere of film, Far and Away. The royal was gorgeously glam wearing a striking halterneck dress by Catherine Walker. I adore this retro snap!

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Sandringham House was closed from Sunday 20th July to Tuesday 29th July and today is the first day that it has reopened to welcome visitors. King Charles' team never explained why the property was out of action but we are pleased to report it's back in business.

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Hello! I'm Josh, and I'll be taking over from Rachel on royal reporting this afternoon. We're still waiting on news of Princess Anne's engagement, but stay tuned for all the latest updates in the world of royal news.

Not only is Princess Beatrice famously fashion-forward, but it seems that every single risk she takes pays off perfectly.

For her incognito appearance yesterday, she debuted a maxi skirt from an incredibly trendy brand, and we think she might be bringing a big new name into the world of royal style. Find out everything here.

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The names of celebrity children are always trend-setting: we've seen more Emmes, Violets and Rivers than ever in the last year. So, it's no surprise that royal baby names have the same impact.

While George proved to be the reigning royal baby names for many years, it seems that the more 'old-school' names are losing their popularity, with a new wave of royal kids inspiring parents across the nation. 

Find out more about the next generation of royal baby names here.

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The Princess Royal has met with performers for this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, including members of a Ukrainian naval band, who are playing for the first time since the war in Ukraine began.

She watched various international teams performing their displays of military drill, music and dancing ahead of the show's run, which begins at Edinburgh Castle later in the week.

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Following the announcement that she collaborated with the V&A on a special collection, which has gone on display today, the Princess of Wales shared a video to Instagram via her joint account with Prince William to promote the display.

The Prince of Wales’s Homewards initiative, aiming to combat homelessness, has announced its latest housing project.

A property owned by Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall estate in South London is set to be converted into 16 flats to provide affordable housing for people between ages 18 and 25.

The new project will be launched in Lambeth, one of six locations where Homewards is working to try and end homelessness in all forms. 

Prince William is collaborating with Centrepoint, a charity with a similar aim, whom he supports as patron.

The King has been breaking records at Buckingham Palace since reopening the East Wing, following a five-year renovation.

According to a new report, the opening of the 'little-known' space has been incredibly successful and has ridden on the waves of a 'new buzz' surrounding the monarchy. Get the full story here.

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Ever the royal recycler, the Princess Royal knows how to give her older outfits a good revamp, and she's done it once again with one of her most beloved pieces.

Take a look at Princess Anne's wonderfully modern take on a heritage ensemble here.

That's everything on royal news from the UK, but Rebecca Lewis, our LA correspondent, will keep you updated with all the updates from the evening. 

Hello HELLO! readers; I'll be taking you through the rest of the day.

My favorite story of the day is that the name George may finally have been dethroned as the most popular baby name, but can you guess which two royal children's names have taken his spot?

Read more here...

King Charles reopened up the East Wing inside Buckingham Palace in 2024 and a new report has revealed that a record number of visitors have entered the "little known" space.

The Royal Collection Trust has published its annual report, and there are some fascinating tidbits revealed...

I love this piece from our online royal editor Danielle Stacey that explores the reasons Princess Beatrice's undercover family outing was a game-changer.

"I thought that it was significant that Athena's first public appearance coincided with a very historic moment that Beatrice and Edoardo clearly wanted their young children to witness," writes Danielle.

Read more here.

On Tuesday evening, local time, a Russian earthquake registering 8.8 on the Richter scale created a Tsunami warning 4,000 miles away in California, close to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Montecito home.

As of 2.30pm local time the Tsunami Advisory had been canceled for Central and southern California but find out more about the terrifying moments here.

Good morning HELLO! readers, I hope you're enjoying today, despite the worsening weather. Rain in July? Must be the British summer.

Thursday at the moment is looking quiet on the royal front, but we will keep you updated throughout the day on all the comings and goings!

Next week will be a big one for the Duchess of Sussex, as not only will she be celebrating her 44th birthday, but she'll also be releasing the latest in her As Ever series with her first wines. Get the full details here!

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The royals have all sorts of rules that they must follow, including the kinds of nail polish they should be wearing and how to apply makeup in public. Find out which royals have taken liberties with the rules here.

Meghan and husband Prince Harry now live in California, but back when they lived in the United Kingdom, they had a luxurious home at Frogmore Cottage. HELLO! has taken a peek inside the royal property...

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Fancy a tipple? The King has been known to enjoy a drink or two and at his holiday home in Sandringham there's an astonishing gin bar! Find out how you can drink at it here!

While some royals go for grand venues, Lady Sarah Chatto opted for a modest church when she married Daniel Chatto back in 1994. The niece of the late Queen will no doubt be thrilled as the church made a major announcement. See what it is here!

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Hello there, dear readers. I am your Thursday afternoon blog host and here to keep you up to date on all of the royal news for the rest of the day...

No, we're STILL not over last Sunday's match and the England Lionesses bringing it home, ok? And we won't be for a while because, let's face it, it was epic.

We also just adored seeing Prince William and Princess Charlotte enjoying a father-daughter day out at the football. It's so sweet to see their bond, isn't it?

This photo is one of the best, and we love that they look as if they're exchanging commentary/tactics. What a day!

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And we also love this snap of Prince William sharing a laugh with his daughter as they geared up to hand the Lionesses their champion medals! 

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The weather is a little grey outside, so naturally, we're thinking about holidays!

The royals take epic trips abroad, but they also indulge in some luxury closer to home.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Zara Tindall and more have frequented some stellar venues over the years. If you're looking for staycay inspo, check out these exclusive and royal-approved hotels.

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