Royals 13-14 October: Royal baby born, the Prince and Princess of Wales surprise visit, Queen Camilla prepares for event, Meghan Markle attends summit, more

Good morning, it's Danielle, HELLO!'s Online Correspondent, keeping you up to date with today's royal news and pictures. 

Over the weekend, we saw the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend a gala dinner at the Yacht Club de Monaco in Monaco. 

The Norwegian royals were present for the State Opening of Parliament, while the Spanish royals celebrated Fiesta Nacional de España (National Day). 

Stay tuned for more!

Princess Eugenie celebrated seven years of marriage with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, and the royal released a previously unseen picture of the newlyweds sharing a kiss. 

The pair, who first began dating in 2010 after meeting in Verbier, share two sons, August and Ernest, and split their time between their Kensington Palace cottage and Portugal.

Crown Prince Leka II of Albania has announced he is engaged to his girlfriend, Blerta Celibashi, six months after his divorce from Crown Princess Elia was finalised.

Photos shared on Princ Leka's official Instagram page show the happy couple celebrating their engagement with close friends and family on Saturday, 11 October. "The Royal Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians and Miss Blerta Celibashi," the statement under the pictures reads.

"The engagement was joyfully celebrated on 11 October 2025, in Ksamil, Southern Albania, in the presence of family and close friends. The Royal Family shares their happiness with the Albanian people and extends heartfelt gratitude to all who have conveyed their kind wishes on this joyful occasion."

Full story here.

News just in... Kensington Palace has announced the Prince of Wales and the Crown Prince of Jordan, Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, will visit RAF Benson together on Wednesday 15 October.

RAF Benson provides rapid support for UK military operations around the world. The base is home to a number of Squadrons including No. 22 Squadron which provides operational testing, evaluation, tactics and training for all aviation in Joint Aviation Command and No. 28 (Army Cooperation) Squadron, which is the Chinook operational conversion unit, training aircrew before they fly on the front line. The visit also comes as No. 22 Sqn celebrate its 110th anniversary.

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Both Prince William and Crown Prince Hussein are trained helicopter pilots, with the Prince training at both RAF Shawbury and then as a search and rescue pilot at RAF Valley with No. 22 Sqn, which reformed at RAF Benson in 2020. The Crown Prince completed his pilot training with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) in 2019.

Find out why Jordan is such a special place for William and Kate. 

Here's what we know so far about the incoming German state visit - the third one the King and Queen will host this year!

That means more tiara moments to look forward to before the close of 2025.

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We're going into cosy coat season in the UK and who better to look to for inspiration than Zara Tindall!

Zara always brings her stylish A-game when it comes to outerwear, and Laura, our Fashion & Beauty Editor, has given us a rundown of some of her best looks.

Check them out here.

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After attending a gala dinner at the Yacht Club de Monaco on Sunday night, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have met with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the Princely Palace. 

According to the Norwegian royal family's calendar, Queen Sonja is in London today to attend the opening of Máret Ánne Sara's commissioned work at the Tate Modern.

This will be the first major presentation of a Sami artist from Norway in the UK and the installation will be on display until 6 April 2026.

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We're almost halfway through the month of October, and we've already seen a wonderful array of fashion moments. 

Our Lifestyle Writer, Katie Daly, has named her favourite looks for the month so far, including Princess Catharina-Amalia's dazzling sequin ballgown for the Luxembourg gala dinner.

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Good afternoon royal fans!

Katie Daly here to take you through an afternoon of royal news.

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We're taking a look at Kate's hair, as this year she has consistently worn bouncy waves.

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While the bouncy waves are her hallmark, there have been rare instances where Prince William's wife opted for a dramatically different style. In 2022, for a special reception in Belize celebrating the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Kate traded her curls for a poker-straight style. Her hair was centrally parted and cascaded sleekly down her back, with the front sections tucked behind her ears to showcase her Onitaa disc earrings. 

Over in Denmark, Queen Margrethe has handed out a special award today.

She awarded the Queen Ingrid's Research Prize 2025 to physiotherapist and Professor Inger Mechlenburg at Fredensborg Castle.

The award, which coincides with International Arthritis Day, is given to a researcher who, through their research, promotes the possibilities for preventing and treating arthritis.

It seems Duchess Sophie has put her winter coats to one side for her trip to Monaco to meet Prince Albert and Princess Charlene.

She was seen in the first photo of the visit in white ankle-skimming trousers with a short-sleeve floral blouse and heeled espadrilles. The look contrasted with Charlene's super structured suit.

On this day in 2022, the Princess of Wales enjoyed a daytime engagement in London - and looked fabulous!

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Kate visited Copper Box Arena to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Coach Core.

She opted for a Chanel cobalt blazer with black trim styled with black wide-leg trousers and block heels - an epic ensemble.

The Duchess of Sussex made an impromptu appeal while accepting the Humanitarians of the Year award alongside Prince Harry at the Project Healthy Minds gala in New York last Thursday and bossed an off-script moment.

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The couple spoke about their initiative, The Parents' Network, which offers support to parents and caregivers whose families have been affected by social media.

Briefly deviating from the teleprompter, the Duchess seized the moment to highlight the Lost Screen Memorial, an art installation created by the Archewell Foundation. She urged the crowd: "If you do get a chance, I will go off-script here, to see the Lost Screen Memorial and hear many of their children's stories tomorrow, I think it will resonate with you, I hope it will resonate with you in the same way that it stayed with us." She then smoothly guided the presentation back on track.

This week, we're bringing you an exciting exclusive interview with curator Robin Muir as the Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World exhibition opens at the National Portrait Gallery.

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Among the highlights are all the details from the time the iconic photographer shot the Queen Mother. 

"Cecil runs out of film twice. The Queen is absolutely entranced. They change clothes many times, go inside, go outside," Robin told HELLO!. "The only reason the session stops is because a carpenter comes to do work on the throne room – and word came from the King [George VI] that: 'Was he expected to have his tea alone this afternoon?'" 

In case you missed it, Princess Nina of Greece has been repping the sporty royal set over the weekend.

Having enjoyed a match of tennis, the wife of Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark was all smiles as she donned a white tennis skirt and crisp white trainers alongside her husband. 

May the best royal win!

While we wait for Prince William and Crown Prince Hussein's reunion this week, we remember William's attendance on a very special day.

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Along with Princess Kate, William attended Crown Prince Hussein's wedding to Princess Rajwa in 2023. Kate looked splendid in an Elie Saab gown for the occasion. 

In the spirit of the news that the King and Queen will host the President of Germany for a state visit at Windsor Castle in December, we are taking a look back at the last time the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Germany.

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In 2017, William and Kate arrived at the last original dancehall in Berlin, the Clärchens Ballhaus, to attend a reception on day two of their official visit to Germany.

Ever our style muse, Kate wore scalloped suede sandals by Prada with a Markus Lupfer printed midi dress. 

Meghan Markle turned heads in New York City last week with her recent parade of stunning outfits. 

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A few days ago, the mother of two was spotted leaving a car in a fabulous look that featured a touching nod to her late grandmother-in-law. Meghan sported an Hermès silk scarf tied around her neck. This vibrant, printed accessory is famously versatile (it can also be worn as a shawl or headscarf), a styling trick frequently employed by Queen Elizabeth II. 

The former actress completed the timeless, Audrey Hepburn-esque look with a Max Mara coat, YSL slingbacks, and sharp trousers.

A powerful new seven-foot bronze statue, which offers a realistic depiction of postpartum motherhood, has been erected outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London. This is the very location where the Princess of Wales welcomed her three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.

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Unveiled last week by the parenting brand Frida, the statue, titled Mother Vérité, was created from scans of real women. Acclaimed British artist Rayvenn Shaleigha D'Clark and Frida founder Chelsea Hirschhorn collaborated on the piece, ensuring it captures authentic details like stretch marks. D'Clark's work has previously been featured at the V&A Museum.

Princess Charlene of Monaco stepped out in a stunning new autumn style on Monday, bidding farewell to her summer wardrobe. 

The royal welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Monaco, wearing a gorgeous tailored suit. 

The perfectly cut suit featured a classic brown check design, instantly signaling a chic seasonal shift. 

Her single-breasted blazer boasted strong, boxy shoulders, crisp lapels, and was buttoned up to create clean lines. She paired it with matching cigarette trousers - we are obsessed!

Prince Christian of Denmark has sent a personal message to the public via the official Danish royal Instagram account. 

"Today, a boy's dream came true. I had the opportunity to get on one of the last training flights in an F-16 aircraft - and wow, it was crazy," the address started.

"Soon the new F-35s will take over, and I am very thankful that I made it. I already had great respect for the pilots who fly our fighter jets, and after today, it has only gotten bigger," he said, adding: "It was a huge experience - and lovely that my dad stopped by Skrydstrup after today's flight."

The Duke of Kent celebrated his 90th birthday just weeks after his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, last week.

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But Prince Edward managed to keep his spirits up as he hosted an intimate birthday celebration at Ognisko Polskie in South Kensington, where his brother, Prince Michael of Kent, and other special guests were also in attendance. 

He even enjoyed a slice of what looks to be a delicious birthday cake.

I'm now handing you over to the lovely Georgia Weir who will take you through the rest of the evening, keeping you up-to-date with must-know royal news.

Enjoy!

The future Crown Princess of the Albanians, Blerta Celibashi has given royal-watchers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at her engagement to Crown Prince Leka. Blerta and Prince Leka celebrated their engagement on Saturday, 10 October with their family and friends after announcing the happy news to the public. Blerta gave an intimate look at her getting ready for the celebration as well as a candid moment between her, Prince Leka and his daughter, Princess Geraldine.

Watch the video and read more about their love story here...

Rome is set to be the centre of the global debate on the future of food this week, and Spain's Queen Letizia will be one of the event's key figures. Making a lightning trip to the Italian capital, the queen will appear World Food Day ceremony, organized by the FAO this Thursday, October 16, as part of its 80th anniversary.

Letizia is expected to share the stage with Pope Leo XIV, and will be in the company of other high profile guests including the President of Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi Martínez, King Letsie III of Lesotho, former UN President Ban Ki-moon, and leaders of agencies such as the WFP and IFAD. 

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Queen Camilla's niece, Louisa Parker Bowles has nabbed a swanky new job at British Vogue. The journalist-turned-media magnate has been promoted from Global Operations Director to Vice President, Global Operations and Content Strategy at Vogue. 

Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attended the Art Of Wishes Gala 2025 at The Chancery Rosewood Hotel. The royal looked stunning in a rose print dress as she made a head-turning appearance with her husband. 

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Good morning royal fans! Happy to have you here. I'm Rachel and I'll be keeping you in the loop of all the royal happenings this morning. We've got an exciting day with Queen Camilla set to host a reception at Clarence House, as patron of BookTrust to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. Meanwhile, Princess Anne, as President of Scotch Chef's Club, will visit Corskie Farm, Moray in Scotland. Stateside, Meghan Markle will be stepping out for Fortune's Most Powerful Women summit in Washington DC.