Royal Family recap: Crown Prince Christian wears military uniform for exciting new role

Hello and good morning, royal fans! It looks like it's going to be another quiet day in the royal schedule while many enjoy a summer break. But don't worry, we'll be updating you regularly as per usual, so you won't miss a beat of what the royals are up to.

The highlight of the day so far is Queen Mary returning to royal duties. The Danish royal, 53, will attend the opening of counselling service Headspace Tårnby on Wednesday.

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Queen Mary will be heading to the opening of the counselling service Headspace Tårnby. Trine Hammershøy, CEO of Headspace Danmark told HELLO! about what the royal's upcoming visit means to the organisation.

"When Queen Mary takes the time to come out and open a new local headspace centre, it makes a world of difference for all of us at headspace Danmark. Not least to our many volunteers and the young people they support who feel seen and heard in a very sincere way."

Since marrying the then Crown Prince Frederik in 2004, one of Mary's focuses has been the wellbeing of children, young people and families.

Breakfast is considered by many to be the most important meal of the day, and it seems Prince William likes to keep his simple and healthy.

Back in 2022, during a visit to a community garden in Newquay on his first official visit to Cornwall in his role as the Duke of Cornwall, he was unexpectedly asked about his diet habits by nutritionist Monique Hyland.

Monique later spoke to Cornwall Live, who revealed that William "was a little bit nervous to begin with" when asked about what he eats, but noted that he had a "healthy breakfast".

Get more details about Prince William's diet here. 

In an unearthed video from the end of August 2017, the Princess of Wales gave a major hint that she was pregnant that royal watchers worldwide completely missed!

During an outing at The White Garden in Kensington Palace with her husband, Prince William, and her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, Kate can be seen touching her growing baby bump.

Click here to watch the video. 

It's not long now until England hosts the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, which will see the national women's rugby team - known as the Red Roses - fight for the title, having announced their official squad last week. 

While excitement is building among fans across the world, there's one in particular who will be paying close attention. 

The Princess of Wales is a longtime fan of the sport and has been a patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), which is the national governing body for rugby union in England, since 2022. She also took on the role of patron of the Rugby Football League at the same time.  

Sara Orchard, BBC Sport commentator and reporter, spoke exclusively to HELLO! ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Praising the Princess's involvement in and advocacy for the sport, she said: "The Princess of Wales being engaged and a patron of England women's rugby is absolutely brilliant because it brings more eyes towards the game."

Read our exclusive here. 

Meghan Markle shared an interesting insight into the eating habits of her husband, Prince Harry, in the trailer for season two of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

Speaking to Spanish-American chef José Andrés in the trailer, Meghan shared, "Do you know who doesn't like lobster? My husband."

Her guest star quipped, "And you married him?" prompting laughter from the mother of two.

Read the full story here. 

Princess Ingrid Alexandra had welcomed some special visitors in Sydney, where the Norwegian royal is studying a degree in social sciences.

The 21-year-old was joined by her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, as she settles into life Down Under

According to Se og Hør, Mette-Marit, 51, has been in Sydney for an extended period to help Ingrid Alexandra with the adjustment, while Haakon, 52, travelled there after a trip to Portugal with son, Prince Sverre Magnus, 19, and stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, 28.

Read the full story. 

The Duchess of Edinburgh showcased her fabulous style on Tuesday when she stepped out to meet a WW2 veteran ahead of VJ Day. 

Wearing her busiest print of 2025, Duchess Sophie, 60, was seen debuting the 'Nancy' dress by Lexy London, which featured a vibrant raspberry pink, cream, and khaki green print with capped sleeves and a collared neckline.

Neslişah Yılmaz, Creative Director of Barrus, said Sophie evoked "a sense of nostalgia" with her outfit choice, which feels "deliberate" for the event. 

Read more here. 

Good afternoon, royal fans!

I'm taking over from the lovely Nicky now to keep you updated on all the must-know royal news this afternoon. Stay tuned...

Fans are abuzz with the release of the season two trailer for Netflix's With Love, Meghan and the Duchess of Sussex's stylish wardrobe is a major talking point.

In the trailer, Meghan Markle, 44, is seen wearing a stunning black and white striped 'Blige' sundress by Veronica Beard, a brand favored by other royals like the Princess of Wales. But the standout piece was her necklace.

She accessorised with the 'Tattoo Diamond & Blackened Gold Pendant' from Jessica McCormack, a piece valued at $8,100, which features brilliant cut diamonds set in blackened white and yellow gold. Sublime!

The Duchess of Sussex has given us another peek into her life with Prince Harry, revealing in her new Netflix trailer that he's not a fan of lobster. 

This isn't the only unusual food preference for the Duke, though. Darren McGrady, who used to be the chef for Princess Diana and her boys, once told HELLO! that Harry's absolute favorite dessert was anything banana-flavoured. 

Think banana flan and banana ice cream. Now that he lives in the US, finding his beloved banana ice cream is much easier. British supermarkets don't typically sell it, but US stores like Walmart and Trader Joe's have plenty of options to choose from. Lucky Harry!

The late Queen is remembered as a leader, a mother, a grandmother, and by her former chef as a major chocoholic. 

Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who cooked for Queen Elizabeth II for 11 years, has revealed that she had a surprising favourite dessert: chocolate marquise. 

In a recent YouTube video, McGrady shared that during a trip to Australia, the late monarch attended a dinner party at Government House in Melbourne and broke her own rules. Her staff, when consulted, confirmed her love of chocolate.

"When she returned," McGrady recalled, "she had brought a recipe with her. They made her a dish called chocolate marquise, and the Queen loved it so much that she asked for the recipe—she never did that!"

An update from the Edinburgh household!

While Lady Louise Windsor is already studying in Scotland, her younger brother, James, Earl of Wessex, may soon follow suit. James, who will turn 18 in December, is currently taking his A-levels at Radley College. He could potentially head off to university next year, following a tradition among young royals to pursue higher education and gain independence away from home. 

Online Royal Correspondent, Danielle Stacey, explains: "The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's children have largely grown up out of the public eye, so plans for their future education are not likely to be released in advance. But there's definitely a pattern for the royals to take gap years abroad before enrolling at university.  

Fresh news from the Princely Palace of Monaco - and it's something for the movie buffs.

Prince Albert is inviting members of the public to enter the "poetic and intimate universe of Princess Grace" in a new exhibit. 

The royal's late mother, Princess Grace (AKA Hollywood star Grace Kelly), is being honoured by the exhibit, which will feature unpublished portraits, personal objects, jewellery, and accessories which reveal the woman behind the icon being described as "a sensitive, brilliant, brave and free figure".

The Grand Apartments of the Princier Palace of Monaco will open the showcase, titled 'Grace', on 14 September 2025. More information and reservation details can be found at: @visitepalaisdemonaco 

It's all fun and games over on the Royal Family Instagram account!

The official social media page for the British royal family has released a fun post marking the Princess Royal's upcoming 75th birthday, showing photos from her life and fun facts about her.

Did you know that Princess Anne was the first member of the royal family to compete in the Olympic Games? Keep scrolling to find out more ahead of her milestone birthday on Friday!

An update from the Duchess of Edinburgh! Sophie is set to embark on a busy autumn ahead, with a major trip to Canada scheduled for 4 September.

Sophie, 60, is set to travel to Alberta in western Canada for a series of engagements. She will visit Spruce Meadows, a show jumping venue where she became a patron in April, HELLO! understands.

Spruce Meadows President and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott said in a statement in April: "My family and I, together with all the people who make up Spruce Meadows, are deeply honoured that Her Royal Highness has taken on Spruce Meadows as a Royal Patronage.  

"The Duchess of Edinburgh is a wonderful example of grace, leadership, and dedication - and is someone for whom I have great personal admiration."

The sweetest update from the King up next.

At Highgrove House, King Charles' country home, a new teddy bear has gone on sale for £269. The royal residence has also added a variety of other items to its online shop, including a £2,490 Burberry coat and new home goods and food products.

The limited-edition bear is handcrafted in England by Merrythought. It's made from "the finest silver-coloured mohair plush" and "soft cotton velvet". The bear's left paw is embroidered with the King's official royal cypher in gold thread, and it also wears a replica of the Order of the Garter Star and an authentic Royal Victorian Order Sash - adorable!

Girls just want to have fun!

Princess Charlotte has often been praised by royal fans for her big-sister instincts. The 10-year-old has frequently been seen looking out for her younger brother, Prince Louis, during public events. 

However, a royal outing in 2022 showed that Charlotte has a playful side too. While attending an England v India women's hockey match with her parents at the Commonwealth Games, she was seen pulling funny faces. 

"For children in the public eye, the ability to stay grounded in those playful, age-appropriate behaviours is a protective factor - it helps maintain a sense of normality," says  Swift Psychology's child and adolescent therapist, Laura Gwilt.

The Princess of Wales has interrupted her August break to send a message on social media.

"MOTHER NATURE: SUMMER Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. It has never been more important to appreciate the value of one another, and of Mother Nature. Here's to Summer. C," Kate captioned a new video shot by Will Warr where she urges viewers to make the most of the summer days left this year.

"Summer is a season for abundance. Just as the flowers bloom and the fruits ripen, we too are reminded of our own potential for growth," she said, narrating numerous clips of summer days spent outside.

A royal throwback for you if, like us, you love a look through the archives...

On this day in 1988, Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles were seen on holiday in Majorca, Spain, with their sons Prince William and Prince Harry.

They were guests of King Juan Carlos of Spain and his wife, Queen Sofia. Here, they stayed at the Spanish royal holiday home, the Marivent Palace, which was situated just outside the capital city of Palma - gorgeous!

William and Harry looked simply adorable in matching white tops and blue shorts, while Diana looked stylish as usual in a red pencil skirt.

That's all from me here in London! 

I'm now passing you over to Rebecca Lewis in LA, who will take you through an evening of royal news. Enjoy!

Looking back over today's royals news and there's been a lot going on!

• Princess Ingrid Alexandra has already been joined by royal guests in Sydney where she is now studying
• The Princess of Wales has released a new video in which she spoke of the values of family during the summer holidays
• Meghan Markle provided insight into the eating habits of her husband, Prince Harry, and it added fuel to the rumor that the royal family avoids eating certain kinds of seafood!
• HELLO! understands that Duchess Sophie, 60, will travel to Alberta,, in western Canada, on 4 September, for a wider programme of engagements.

Princess Beatrice caused division last week when HELLO! readers debated whether they would have preferred her to be called Annabel – the name the royal was almost given. 

Click here to see the surprising results of the poll!

Thousands of students across the nation are receiving their A-level results, but do you remember what the royals got for theirs? Click here to discover who earned the highest grades.

We can't wait for the new series of With Love, Meghan, and given the Duchess of Sussex's love for a certain holiday season, there's due to be a special episode. Find out when it's due and what it's about.

Although plenty of royal results have been revealed, one member of the family's is still a total mystery. Lady Louise Windsor's results weren't made public when she graduated in 2022. However, with her university having strict entry requirements, you can find out what the young royal likely achieved.

Denmark's Queen Mary has returned to work following the summer break with the Danish queen out in Tårnby. Here's all you need to know about her glamorous appearance.

Mary isn't the only Danish royal with a busy schedule, as Crown Prince Christian continued his military training. The heir to the Danish throne started his training in February and back in May, it was confirmed that the 19-year-old had been admitted to the Lieutenant's Training Course. A statement revealed: "The training starts in early August 2025 and lasts one year plus a subsequent period of practical service as a platoon leader."

If you thought that renovating your house was an expensive venture, just imagine how much it would cost to renovate a Palace! The King and Queen spent over £6 refurbishing Clarence House once. Get all the details and more expensive royal renovations here!

The Princess of Wales is an expert at handling toddler tantrums, having raised three children. Back in 2017, Kate had to show off her parenting skills on the world stage as Princess Charlotte, then aged two, threw hey toys out of the pram. While you might remember the photos, see what child and adolescent therapist, Laura Gwilt said of the matter.