TODAY'S BIGGEST ROYAL STORIES
- Queen Camilla to visit Cornwall
- The queen unveils a plaque in celebration of the charity ShelterBox's 25th year, of which she is Patron
Royal back-to-school photos
As we head into September, students up and down the country will be preparing to head back to their classrooms. Among them are Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven, who will be returning to Lambrook School in Berkshire this week.
Ahead of the new school term, take a trip down memory lane and see royals on their first day of school, including Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Eugenie and more.
Click here for a trip down memory lane to see more royals on their first day at school.
© Getty ImagesQueen Camilla unveils a plaque in Cornwall
Queen Camilla unveiled a plaque alongside Chief Executive Officer of ShelterBox, Sanj Srikanthan today to commemorate her visit to the headquarters of the charity, where she met with staff and volunteers to mark its twenty-fifth anniversary.
The queen's connection to ShelterBox dates back to 2006, when the then Duchess of Cornwall was introduced to the charity on an official visit to Pakistan. She became President in 2007 and Patron in May 2021.
© Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth's peculiar hosting rule at Balmoral
Did you know that the late Queen Elizabeth II had one rather strange custom for when she would host guests at Balmoral Castle?
According to various accounts from Prime Ministers hosted by the late Queen, she would always insist on putting on a pair of yellow rubber gloves and washing up the dirty dishes after a meal.
Intrigued? Read the full story here.
© Getty ImagesWhat Kate, Meghan and more ate on their wedding days
Have you ever wondered what the royals feasted on on their wedding days? Here's a sneak peek at the plates that have graced royal wedding tables through the ages, from the menu at the Prince and Princess of Wales's Buckingham Palace reception to what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex dined on in Windsor.
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Hello there, royal fans. Francesca here, taking over the blog to give you the rest of the afternoon's royal updates and news. Watch this space…
Queen Camilla's second royal outing
Following her visit at ShelterBox this morning, where she unveiled a plaque marking their 25th anniversary, Queen Camilla embarked on her second outing of the day.
Her Majesty travelled to Newquay where she visited the Wave House Church, whom have provided £117,000 to support local projects in the area thanks to the Cornwall Community Fund.
© Getty ImagesQueen Camilla's outing in Cornwall
After arriving in Newquay, Her Majesty was seen engaging with members of the public. Queen Camilla has served as Patron of the Cornwall Community Foundation since 2005.
© Getty ImagesA fairytale garden fit for royalty
The Prince and Princess of Wales reside at the gorgeous Adelaide Cottage with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, but the family of five will soon upgrade their digs. It's thought that the royals are moving into Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom property on Windsor Great Park, which is a hop, skip and a jump away from their current home.
Rachel Avery, HELLO!'s Homes Editor, has all the intel on their new home, including the incredible features of the Grade-II listed property, which comes with acres of land and a private, fairytale garden with views for days.
© Getty ImagesPrince Archie's new hobby
How cute were Meghan Markle's new photos of Archie and Lilibet she shared recently? We couldn't help but notice little Archie, age six, wearing a red T-shirt that showed he had joined a soccer (AKA football) team. While his father, Prince Harry, is known to be a rugby fan, it is so sweet to see his son paving his own path and picking up new hobbies. Find out why his new hobby has personal benefits for the Sussexes' growing boy.
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That's all from me, folks! Our fabulous writer, Beatriz Colon, will be bringing you the evening's royal updates and highlights. Until next time...
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie's private home used as a location for reality TV series
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie's private home has been used as one of the filming locations for a reality TV series, it has been revealed.
A post on the Castle's Instagram account read revealed that Schackenborg Castle in Møgeltønder served as a backdrop for an episode of the TV2 show "Farmer Looking for Love" – the Danish version of "Farmer Wants a Wife". Read more about it — and see behind-the-scenes photos — here.
Queen Mary shares love of nature just like Princess Kate at latest outing
Queen Mary took a leaf out of the Princess of Wales's book as she celebrated the official opening of Nature Week at a park in Copenhagen, rolling up her sleeves for bug hunting as she joined students from Kildevældsskolen and the Danish Nature Conservation Association. Mary sported a casual look for her outing, teaming a denim shirt over a khaki top, hiking trousers and walking boots.
See the moment, and how it compares to Princess Kate's similar green thumb moments, here.
Signing off
That's all the royal news we have for you today, folks! Make sure to come back tomorrow for more on all things royals from HELLO!
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