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6-7 October: Princess Anne's day of meetings, Duchess Sophie's double Sheffield engagement and more


Both the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are out today, over 160 miles apart, and Princess Anne has a busy day of meetings. Catch up on all royal news from 6 to 7 October


Princess Anne walking with a speech and black clutch bag© Alamy Stock Photo
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Beatriz ColonNew York Writer - New York
Rachel AveryHomes Editor
Danielle StaceyOnline Royal Correspondent - London
Updated: October 7, 2025
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TODAY'S ROYAL STORIES

  • The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Sparkle Sheffield and Skills Street in Sheffield.
  • The Duke of Edinburgh as Patron, The Lord's Taverners, visits The Oval.
  • Princess Anne holds management team meetings for Give Them a Sporting Chance and the Chaffinch Trust.
  • Lawyers for Prince Harry and MGN in dispute over legal costs.
  • Danish royals step out for opening of Parliament. 
Online Royal CorrespondentLondon

Swedish royals

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were the first to view a brochure called "How do you talk about screens at home?"

It will be sent out to all parents and guardians with children aged six to 13, and contains information and advice about screen time, as well as a plan that families can fill out together and set up at home.

The brochure has been developed by the Swedish public health authority.

Watch the video below.

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Crown Prince Haakon begins US visit

The Norwegian royal has begun his three-day visit to America, to mark the 200th anniversary of the first Norwegian emigration to the US, visiting the states of Iowa, Minnesota and New York. 

One of Haakon's first stops is to the annual Nordic Fest celebration in Iowa, where he donned traditional dress.

His wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been unable to join him on the trip because she has begun "pulmonary rehabilitation" amid her ongoing battle with pulmonary fibrosis. 

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Prince Harry's legal costs dispute

The Duke of Sussex's successful legal case against the publisher of the Mirror newspaper has returned to court in a costs dispute.

Harry previously sued Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), claiming journalists at its publications were linked to methods including phone hacking, so-called "blagging" – gaining information by deception – and use of private investigators for unlawful activities.

Mr Justice Fancourt ruled in December 2023 that phone hacking became "widespread and habitual" at MGN titles in the late 1990s, and that it hacked Harry’s phone "to a modest extent".

He awarded the Duke £140,600 in damages after finding 15 articles about Harry were the product of unlawful information gathering.

Harry then settled the remaining parts of his claim against the publisher last year.

Prince Harry at high court in June 2023© Getty
Prince Harry at the high court for his case against MGN in June 2023

The case returned to the High Court on Tuesday because of a dispute over one part of Harry's legal costs.

Lawyers for MGN disputed the around £1 million cost, thought to be related to insurance, as unreasonable, while lawyers for Harry said the expenditure was "reasonable".

Costs Judge Prinz Nagalingam will give a judgment at a later date.

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Danish royal tradition

King Frederik and Queen Mary were joined by Queen Margrethe and Princess Benedikte for the opening of the Danish Parliament in Copenhagen. 

Mary looked chic in a tailored outfit with autumnal-hued accessories, plus see the sweet moment between her and Margrethe.

See photos in our gallery here.

Queen Mary looked so autumnal© Getty Images
Queen Mary looked so autumnal

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Queen Maxima

Queen Maxima opened the Beursvloer Tilburg (Tilburg Trade Fair) by striking the gong. 

The Dutch royal attended the 20th edition of the event, opting for a bold fuchsia pink dress with black leaf detailing by Oscar de la Renta. 

Queen Maxima opens the twentieth edition of Beursvloer Tilburg by striking the gong© Shutterstock
Queen Maxima opens the twentieth edition of Beursvloer Tilburg by striking the gong

 

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Signing off...

That's all from me in the London office! 

I'm now handing over to Beatriz Colon in New York, who will be bringing you royal updates and pictures into this evening.

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Princess Anne meets with Martin Clunes during Dorset outing

The Princess Royal was reunited with TV actor Martin Clunes as she carried out a series of engagements in Dorset on Monday. Anne, 75, made a stop at Bovington Equestrian Centre, where she was shown around by the Doc Martin star, 63, who is the President of the British Horse Society.

See photos of her visit here

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Prince William speaks about losing beloved family dog Lupo

The Prince of Wales opened up about the loss of his and Kate's beloved dog, Lupo, as he gave Hollywood actor, Eugene Levy, a tour of the private gardens at Windsor Castle. In one scene from Eugene's Apple TV+ series, The Reluctant Traveler, the pair are joined by the Prince's pet Cocker Spaniel, Orla. Watch the moment here.

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Crown Prince Haakon addresses wife Mette-Marit's absence during overseas trip

Crown Prince Haakon has commented on his wife's absence as he began his three-day visit to the US. The Norwegian royal, 52, is visiting the states of Iowa, Minnesota and New York to mark the 200th anniversary of the first Norwegian emigration to America. However, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, had to cancel her participation in the trip.

The royal is currently on a month-long hiatus from royal duties as she undergoes pulmonary rehabilitation in Norway. Here's what to know, and what the Crown Prince said. 

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Until tomorrow

We are signing off for now, folks, but come back for tomorrow's blog for more all things royal news from us here at HELLO!

Cheers!

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