Royal family recap: Meghan Markle latest, King welcomes Zelenskyy to Windsor, and more

Good morning, royal watchers! It's a busy day in the royal diary today, so keep your eyes peeled for all the latest royal news, kicking off with King Charles and Queen Camilla making their return to the UK.

The King and Queen concluded their Vatican state visit with a stop at Pontifical Beda College. Before the Queen went to do a solo engagement with a group of Sisters, she said their experience of the Vatican had been "absolutely beautiful", adding: "I couldn't believe it. We had a wonderful tour."

After being presented with the gift of a bronze sculpture of St Bede, Charles unveiled a plaque and watered a Seville orange tree to mark the royal visit to the Vatican.

King Charles has greeted President Volodymyr Zelensky at Windsor Castle with a ceremonial welcome in the quadrangle ahead of his attendance at a political summit later today.

The monarch also hosted him for an audience before he joined a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, before they entered the castle for talks.

Although this is the President’s third audience with the King at a royal residence, it’s the first time he has received a ceremonial welcome in the UK, in a significant show of support from the monarch. Read the full story here.

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In case you missed it, new photos of Prince Andrew's Windsor home, Royal Lodge, have been released, revealing a state of complete disrepair. See the full story, and photos of the manor, here.

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During her state visit to Rome, Queen Camilla looked absolutely resplendent – though her all-black ensemble to meet the Pope was brilliant, it was her all-white look for the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year for the Catholic Church that caught our eye, as it bore a remarkable resemblance to her wedding dress. See pictures, and read the full story, here.

While we're waiting for Princess Anne to make her appearance today, it's the perfect time to revisit her gorgeous outfit from her outing on Wednesday, when she stepped out in a magnificent pencil skirt that really shows off the prowess of her transitional wardrobe. Read all about it here.

When it comes to the British royals, no one has a more signature and iconic style than Princess Kate. Revisit this throwback to one of her best looks to date, when she stepped out in a brilliant bodycon dress in Boston. 

The Duchess of Sussex has attracted a lot of attention for her 'healing blanket' parenting hack she uses with Archie and Lilibet at home – but what do the psychologists think? Read the full article here to find out.

Sam McKnight, 70, was the personality hairstylist for Princess Diana until her death in 1997 – and the brain behind one of her, and one of the 1990s' most iconic cuts: the era-defining pixie. Find out about the secret behind her style, and the chance meeting that changed it all for the late Princess of Wales here.

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Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie are on their first official visit to Belgium since their accession on 3 October. 

The couple have been welcomed by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who were guests at their inauguration ceremony earlier this month, along with their daughter, Princess Elisabeth.

Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia looked super chic as they attended the reception of the Princess of Asturias 2025 Laureates at the Hotel de la Reconquista in Oviedo. 

Leonor, who turns 20 next week, opted for a dark blue trouser suit, while Sofia, 18, chose a red double-breasted military-style two-piece. 

The Spanish royal sisters have taken a break from their respective career paths, with Leonor in her final year of military training at the General Air Academy in San Javier, Murcia and Sofia in her first year at Forward College in Lisbon.

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Prince Andrew is said to be in talks with Palace officials over leaving Royal Lodge - his home for the past two decades. 

It comes after another week of shocking headlines following his decision to relinquish his royal titles and honours. 

Full story here, but we'll keep you up to date with any breaking news or developments.

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King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, Infanta Sofia and Queen Sofia have arrived at the Campoamor Theater for the 'Princess of Asturias Awards 2025' ceremony. 

Queen Letizia looks incredible in a LBD, while Leonor and Sofia have opted for evening dresses in complementary autumnal shades of burgundy and mauve.

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Among the guests at the bash is Serena Williams, who looks incredible in a red asymmetric dress. The tennis star will be presented with the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. 

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It's that time of the week again as the latest edition of The Royal Editor drops on the HELLO! Royal Club over on Substack.

Read Emily Nash's reaction to the latest Prince Andrew developments, plus her special video diary from the King and Queen's historic visit to the Vatican.

Subscribe now.

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There's been another change at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell team as their director of communications, Emily Robinson, has left four months into her role. 

A spokesman for Prince Harry and Meghan tells HELLO!: "Ms. Robinson oversaw project-based work for a very successful season of With Love, Meghan and additional support for the production company. She did an excellent job and completed these projects with great success." 

Read the full story here.

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That's all from me in the London office this evening - I'm now handing you over to our LA-based correspondent, Rebecca Lewis, who will be updating you for the rest of the night. 

New reports allege Prince Andrew is likely to leave Royal Lodge, the Grade II-listed property which despite the wear and tear is a jaw-dropping marvel that once belonged to the Queen Mother.

Take a peek inside Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's £30m Windsor mansion as it currently looks now...

The Duchess of Sussex recently shared intimate details about how she's raising Archie and Lilibet, explaining how she and Prince Harry have a "healing blanket", given to one of their children when they aren't feeling well as a source of comfort.

But what does a senior education and child psychologist think of the idea? Find out here.

Speaking of Meghan, the Duchess keeps dropping hints for her upcoming As Ever launch. Wine and candles? We're in...

Did you spot the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shout out in season 2 of Nobody Wants This? 

Find out about the "vibes" here.

Thanks for reading along with us today! We'll see you back here bright and early on Monday for all the weekend's news and more! 

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