Royal family RECAP: Harry and Meghan honored, King and William's rare joint appearance, and more

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The Princess Royal is set to carry out outings in London today where she will be attending the Annual National Service for Seafarers at St. Paul's Cathedral,  the People for Planet Summit and the Autumn Reception at Stelios Foundation,  and dinner at the Lanesborough with the British Olympic Association.

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Meanwhile, the Duke of Edinburgh as Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, will attend a business breakfast at Blue Fin Building and as Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, will hold a reception at St James's Palace to launch celebrations for the 70th Anniversary of the Award in 2026.

On Tuesday, Queen Maxima attended the opening of the 20th edition of the Tilburg Trade Fair at the King Willem II Stadium in Tilburg. Despite the change of season, the royal didn't let the autumn vibes stop her from embracing a striking colour. The Queen of the Netherlands, 54, stepped out in an electric pink Oscar de la Reta gown, a designer beloved by the Duchess of Sussex.  The striking piece features a rounded neckline, long sleeves and a fit-and-flare silhouette with a straight hemline.

Queen Maxima has worn the dress on multiple occasions before: she debuted the stylish outfit back in 2018, during a state visit to London with her husband, King Willem-Alexander. 

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The Prince of Wales carried out a low-key visit to a maritime special forces unit on Tuesday, an entry in the Court Circular has revealed. Prince William visited the headquarters of the Special Boat Service (SBS), which is the Royal Navy's answer to the SAS, acting as an elite maritime counterterrorism unit.

While Kensington Palace has not shared any further details about the engagement, William worked with the SBS and the SAS in 2008 as part of his military training to understand different branches of the armed forces. The then 26-year-old Prince spent around ten days in the Caribbean with the force, which was working to combat drug trafficking and piracy in the region. 

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Reality TV star Georgia Harrison has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), after being honoured at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old is being recognised for tackling online privacy and cyber crime awareness, after campaigning on violence against women and girls after becoming a victim of revenge porn.

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It's a busy day at Windsor Castle, as TV producer Stephen Lambert – the executive behind beloved shows The Traitors, Gogglebox, Race Across The World and Squid Game: The Challenge – has also recieved an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) at an investiture ceremony on Wednesday. 

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The Prince and Princess of Wales are gearing up for their big move from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge later this year, and it looks like one of the things on the packing list is their children's trampoline. 

In a recent interview with Schitt's Creek actor Eugene Levy, for the Apple TV+ show The Reluctant Traveler, William admitted Louis is "obsessed with trampolining". 

Despite its great appeal for kids, we spoke to garden expert Mat Stewart, who told us how trampolines are the number one most dangerous garden item when it comes to stormy weather. Read the full story here. 

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French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron welcomed Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and a radiant Princess Rajwa Hussein in at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

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Princess Rajwa looked sleek in an ankle-length black dress with shoulder detailing and a front-buttoned seam, while Brigitte donned a navy knee-length dress complete with a beige belt.  

Here at HELLO!, we're partial to a little throwback – so what were the royals up to this time last year?

King Frederik and Queen Mary wowed as they hosted Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband, Björn Skúlason, at a glittering gala diner. 

The Danish royal couple hosted their first incoming state visit since Frederik's reign began in January of the same year (2024). 

Frederik, 56, donned military uniform while Mary dazzled in a sequined midnight blue gown by Jesper Høvring and the Pearl Poire tiara. She wore it with the Antique Diamond Parure and earrings – a collection of jewels that became  synonymous with Queen Margrethe during her 52-year reign.

Get the details here. 

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Edward, the Duke of Kent, has carried out his first royal engagement since the death of his wife Katharine, the Duchess of Kent. 

According to the Court Circular, Edward, who turns 90 on Thursday, attended a concert in London on Tuesday in his capacity as patron of Wigmore Hall – a music venue which dates back to 1901.

Get the full story here. 

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It seems like we're not the only ones counting down the hours until The Celebrity Traitors begins! 

The Prince of Wales and his family are "very much looking forward" to watching the new show, which is set to air on Wednesday night on BBC One. 

After being honoured by Prince William at Windsor Castle, The Traitors producer Stephen Lambert told PA Media: "He said he and the family were very much looking forward to watching it. It was going to be a big treat for them and probably for the nation, he expected."

He continued: "I told him about the fact that our celebrities have entered into the game with great seriousness. So, they’re not just doing it because it’s a chance for them to be celebrities on television, but because they actually love the game, but also because they are the talented people they are, so they’re also very funny, and I think it’s extremely entertaining television."

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Over on The HELLO! Royal Club, Royal Clubber Audrey Symes has written a really thoughtful piece following on from Prince William's revelatory interview with Eugene Levy on The Reluctant Traveler. Audrey believes Prince William needs to complement his "visionary projects" like Earthshot with "initiatives that deliver more immediate, visible results." 

To read her argument in full, simply click on the button below to join HELLO!'s most ardent royal fans in the internet's biggest royal community.

Meghan Markle has established a number of high-profile friends over the years, including Mindy Kaling, Elle Macpherson, Serena Williams, Katharine McPhee, Krissy Tiegan and James Corden. 

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But there's one Hollywood family whose bond with the Duchess has flown somewhat under the radar: the Kardashians. Hollywood's most successful reality TV family have always supported Meghan – the most recent being on Monday, when Khloe Kardashian shared a photo full of goodies from the Duchess's brand, As Ever. 

Click here to find out what the personalised message said. 

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That's all for royal news from the London office – but we'll leave you in the hands of Rebecca, who will bring you all the latest from across the pond this Wednesday evening… 👑

Prince William has shared an insight into family life with his wife, Princess Kate and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. While William was taking part in a day of investitures at Windsor Castle, he shared with one recipient that the family love sitting down to watch Celebrity Traitors, which airs its first UK episode on Wednesday evening on BBC One.

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King Charles has given a stark warning about the stress our planet is under as a new documentary about his environmental work was announced by The King's Foundation and Prime Video. 

The monarch, 76, said it is his "fondest hope" that the film, which has the working title Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, will encourage a new audience to embrace his environmental philosophy.

Find out more here.

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Good morning, royal fans!

We have a busy day of royal news ahead of us.

The Duke of Kent turns 90 today, a bittersweet milestone for the late Queen's cousin whose wife, Katharine, Duchess of Kent, passed away in September.

The King and Queen are also set to visit the Royal Albert Hall to mark the venue's 150th anniversary. 

The Duchess of Edinburgh will receive an Honorary Fellowship from the College of Optometrists at Apothecaries' Hall, London.

Princess Anne, as Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Brize Norton, will attend a reception on the occasion of 24 Squadron's 110th anniversary at RAF Brize Norton. She will also visit Carterton Women's Institute and open the Friends Place Care Home in Calcot. 

Later, as Grand Master of the Royal Victorian Order, Anne will attend the Annual Evensong and Reception at Savoy Chapel.

And finally, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are due to receive the Humanitarians of the Year Award at the Project Healthy Minds gala in New York.

Stay tuned...

In line with the King's new film about his environmental work through The King's Foundation and Prime Video, a new portrait of the monarch has been released.

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The new photograph sees the King posed at his Gloucestershire home, Highgrove House. Along with the new photograph, Charles has released a message.

He has said it is his "fondest hope" that the film will encourage a new audience to embrace his environmental philosophy, as it offers his own reflections on his lifelong commitment to promoting a sustainable world. 

The Princess of Wales has penned a personal essay, The Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World,' urging people to ditch their screens and genuinely connect with loved ones. Kate, 43, appears to draw on her own family experiences to emphasise her key message: "Look the people you care about in the eye and be fully there – because that is where love begins."

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" We're raising a generation that may be more 'connected' than any in history while simultaneously being more isolated, more lonely, and less equipped to form the warm, meaningful relationships that research tells us are the foundation of a healthy life," she continued. Read the story for Kate's message in full. 

Despite the close proximity of his residence, Adelaide Cottage, Prince William hosted Hollywood actor Eugene Levy for their extensive interview for Apple TV+ at Windsor Castle. 

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The Prince of Wales chose the castle to conduct the Reluctant Traveler chat to ensure the privacy of his four-bedroom family home was maintained. Their current home at Adelaide Cottage has never been pictured inside, and the royal couple does not conduct official meetings there.

But it's not the only reason, as Windsor Castle does have historical appeal and scale - it features over 1,000 rooms, after all!

Congratulations are in order for the Duke of Kent, who turns 90 today! 

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To celebrate the occasion, Buckingham Palace has released an image featuring the Duke with King Charles. 

It was taken on 6 May 2023, when Prince Edward attended Charles' coronation. What a sweet moment between the birthday boy and his second cousin.

The Radio 2 host Zoe Ball has revealed on her Dig It! podcast that Prince William sent two letters during her mother's final weeks and after her passing in April 2024. The broadcaster, whose mother Julia died from cancer at 74, described the letters from the Prince of Wales as "most beautiful."

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"There was a really amazing moment when mum was really, really poorly, and I went up to see her. My brother was there. I said, 'Mum, we've had a letter.' "I read her Prince William's letter. And at the time, he was going through his own difficulties with both his father and his lovely wife going through their cancer journey. And I thought it was so kind of him to take the time to write. And it meant the world to her. She loved that letter," she remembered.

Ahead of a star-studded appearance with wife Meghan at the Project Healthy Minds gala tonight, Prince Harry joined Movember, the leading global men's health nonprofit, for an evening conversation around the men's mental health crisis.

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Harry, who has spent over a decade working with veterans and advocating for mental health, spoke about a pattern he's witnessed across communities: the profound isolation men experience when they believe no one will understand what they're going through. 

"Yet when I speak to men, the same struggles keep coming up," he said, "Which tells me that the weight they carry isn't uncommon. The biggest barrier is the belief that no one will understand. Loneliness convinces you you're the only one, which is rarely true."

The Princess of Wales was all smiles as she met parents and children at a Home-Start session in Oxford on Thursday. Kate, 43, visited the local family support charity to see how it was helping parents and young children to build strong relationships and overcome early-years challenges.

Kate, who has long been an advocate for children's early years development, took part in a play session and spoke with parents at Rose Buds Stay and Play, which offers activities for families such as sensory play, singing, storytelling and movement.

The mother-of-three's outing comes shortly after the release of her personal essay 'The Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World'.

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During the Princess of Wales' visit to Home-Start in Oxford, the future Queen spoke with one mother about how the charity helps with overcoming early years challenges. The parent said the encounter with Kate was meaningful. "It meant so much to be heard. I never imagined I'd be sharing my story with The Princess - and she was so kind and genuinely interested."

The visit was timed with the charity's rollout of new volunteer training based on the animated films released by Kate's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in August. The series highlights how everyday moments of connection help to shape a child's life.

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Princess Kate looked right at home as she got stuck in with the play session in Oxford, where children could explore a number of sensory tables with different activities and items.

The royal is passionate about Early Years' development and education. Home-Start is a national network of 175 local charities providing free, trusted, relational support for families in homes and communities across the UK. 

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The royal channelled 70s sophistication in her olive green flared suit on Thursday. The Princess of Wales looked sensational in her Victoria Beckham suit, which she paired with tan heels and gold jewellery. Her brunette locks were styled in her trademark barrel curls, with her makeup was neutral yet chic, with blush, a pale pink lip and subtly smoky eyes.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out in London on Thursday to receive an Honorary Fellowship from the College of Optometrists at Apothecaries' Hall, London. Sophie looked lovely in a burgundy wrap-style blazer, with matching tailored trousers and a patterned blouse.

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Princess Beatrice brought royal high glamour to a friend's wedding in Long Island earlier this month. The 37-year-old recently made a quiet journey over to the States for a special occasion, and stepped out in one of her most luxurious and unique wedding guest dresses to date.

As identified and found by royal style blogger @royalbritishfashion on Instagram, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson opted for her 'Sky Rocket Dress' in the navy colour from cult brand, The Vampire's Wife.