Royal news 17-18 November: Prince William joins Charles and Camilla at Windsor Castle reception, Princess Kate misses out, more

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We have a busy Monday morning of royal engagements ahead, starting with Princess Beatrice appearing on a special podcast to mark World Prematurity Day, while her uncle Prince Edward is making a visit to Nigeria for the International Gold Event and Forum 2025.

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Sophie Winkleman has opened up about the complexities of raising children in the digital age. The royal and actress, who shares two daughters with her husband Lord Frederick Windsor, stars in the BBC's Wild Cherry. The six-part drama follows two mothers whose daughters are best friends – until a scandal at school forces them to choose sides. 

"I think the show highlights brilliantly what a horror film we're letting our young teens stumble into: being online 24/7, winding up their classmates into frenzies, meeting all sorts of crazy strangers," says Sophie, who campaigns against smartphones, social media and constant screen use in the classroom for children – something that Prince William recently revealed had become a "tense issue" in his own household.

Read the full story here. 

It's been confirmed that the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 19th November. 

The royal pair will watch a performance by the cast of Paddington The Musical, as well as watch pop star Jessie J and Grammy award-winning singer Laufey take the stage. Other names include the band Madness and Traitors star Sir Stephen Fry. It will be the sixth time William and Kate have attended the show, and the first since the princess's recovery from cancer.

Featuring a live show of comedy, music, dance, magic and more, the Royal Variety Performance raises money for the Royal Variety Charity, which assists those who've worked professionally in the entertainment industry. In 2024, the Charity set up a dedicated team to assist those in entertainment who are in need of help and support because of mental health issues.

Monday 17 November marks World Prematurity Day, and Princess Beatrice has appeared on a podcast in support of a patronage close to her heart. 

The royal, 37, became patron of the premature birth research charity Borne in March, after welcoming her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, who was born several weeks premature on 22 January. Fronting a campaign for World Prematurity Day, Beatrice told Professor Mark Johnson on The Borne Podcast: "I think so often, especially as mums, we spend our lives feeling we have to be perfect to do this. And sometimes, when you are faced with that moment of learning that your baby's going to come a bit early, it can be incredibly lonely." 

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Josh Shinner, the photographer behind the Prince and Princess of Wales's 2023 family Christmas card, has opened up about the secret to a perfect photo. As opposed to past portraits, which have seen the royal family outside in nature, Josh's black and white portrait of the Wales family was shot inside and against a plain backdrop.

Speaking to The Telegraph, he said: "If you can make people feel at ease, they can open up, which creates a better picture. Otherwise, you're effectively just doing a passport picture where someone stands still and someone else presses a button; there's no feeling in that."

Get all the details here. 

According to a new annual financial report, King Charles has donated £50,000 from his own funds to repair a church beloved by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch made a hefty donation to help fix the roof of the Grade II church, which is located on the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

The church is understood to have been a favourite of the late queen Elizabeth – and one she frequented often. The repairs included re-tiling the north slopes of the Nave and the Chancel roofs, as well as repairing the organ loft roof and transept roof. 

Get the details here. 

Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh, touched down in Belize on 16 November as a part of her nine-day trip to South and Central America. The royal was seen wearing a lovely floral dress featuring a V-shaped neckline with bobble detailing – the 'Eliza' style by Lexy London.

"Duchess Sophie's look is a fresh and feminine take on classic daywear. The vibrant floral dress stands out with its wrap-style silhouette, softly ruffled sleeves, and flattering V-neckline," Oriona Robb, a luxury stylist with over 20 years of experience, told us.

Get all the details here. 

It's been 15 years since the engagement between Prince William and his partner, Kate Middleton, was announced to the world – and King Charles (who was known as Prince Charles at the time) had the best reaction to the news.

Stepping out for a public engagement at his Poundbury model village in Dorset on the same day the happy news was announced, Charles was asked what his thoughts were. "Obviously thrilled," he said, before quipping: "They've been practising long enough." 

Watch the moment and read all about it here. 

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Starting with the latest from Monaco...

On 15 November, Princess Charlene stepped out for the 26th edition of the No Finish Line walk, which raises funds to support sick or disadvantaged children in Monaco. 

The former Olympic swimmer and wife of Prince Albert, 47, was seen wearing an unexpected pairing of black cargo-style trousers with elasticated ankle cuffs and utility pockets on the leg.

It was teamed with a red coat featuring the logo of the Princess Charlene Foundation, the charity she founded in 2012. 

Zara and Mike Tindallheaded on an evening out on Sunday and were all glammed up.

The couple enjoyed a night with Kate Balshaw, the founder of Cheeky Chic, a small French womenswear brand, and Zara chose the gorgeous 'Rosetta embellished crepe midi dress' by Rebecca Vallance - and looked sublime!

On this day in 2022, the Princess of Wales visited the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre.

Here, she with families displaced by the war in Ukraine. For her chosen outfit, Kate donned a camel-hued coat by Max & Co., which she took off once she got inside, over a polka dot dress by L.K.Bennett, and she carried a Jaeger clutch.

Since it has been announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the Royal Variety Performance on Wednesday, why not take a look back at the last time Kate attended the show?

It was in 2023 that the princess arrived at the Royal Albert Hall wearing the most sensational petrol blue gown by Safiyaa featuring a cape and embellished neckline. 

She teamed the gown with heels by Gianvito Rossi, faux pearl and crystal earrings by J.Crew, and a silver box clutch by Jenny Packham. 

The official Instagram account of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene has started gearing up for the coverage of Monaco's National Day on Wednesday.

The social media account posted a short video revealing where people around the world can tune in to watch the day unfold from 9:30 am.

It is a special day in the Monegasque royal calendar as it annually celebrates the Sovereign Prince and Princess and the people of Monaco with traditional ceremonies, military parades, and a firework display.

Last year, the royal couple's children, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, also made a public appearance in the courtyard of the Monaco palace.

A significant royal photograph is set to go on display later this week. The exhibit My Life In Objects, which will take place at Bonhams in London on 18 November, will showcase some of the belongings of Lady Glenconner, who was a childhood friend of The Queen and the former lady-in-waiting of Princess Margaret.

Included in the display will be Cecil Beaton's photograph of the now-82-year-old standing side-by-side with Queen Elizabeth on her Coronation day in 1953. 

The photo is signed by the late monarch as the two had a close personal connection on the day - Lady Glenconner was one of Elizabeth's maids-of-honour.

Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh has appeared in a new photo during the Belize leg of her tour of South and Central America from 10 to 19 November.

Today, Sophie has shared a luncheon with a group of Guatemalan women, which was organised by the British Ambassador, Her Excellency Juliana Correa. 

The meeting brought together leaders from various sectors in Guatemala. The royal heard about the challenges she faces in her work to promote equality, strengthen civic participation and create opportunities for future generations.

Over on The HELLO! Royal Club, world-renowned royal author Robert Jobson takes us behind the scenes of a very British royal revolution as he documents how Prince William and Princess Catherine are remaking monarchy right before our eyes. Click the button below to read Robert's insightful post and to join HELLO!'s biggest royal fans in the internet's biggest online community. 

The Princess of Wales had a close relationship with Queen Elizabeth II and now we're taking a look back at their bond.

In particular, the one complement the late monarch would always give her grandson's wife. In 2023, the Duke of Sussex recalled his wife Meghan's meeting with his father in his memoir, Spare. 

He wrote: "Meg looked beautiful and I told her so. She was wearing a black-and-white dress, with a full skirt, patterned with flowers, and when I put my hand on her back, I could feel how delicate the material was. Her hair was down, because I suggested she wear it that way. Pa likes it when women wear their hair down. Granny too. She often commented on 'Kate's beautiful mane.'"

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been pictured for the first time since King Charlesremoved his titles last month.

The former Duke of York, 65, was photographed riding his horse in the grounds of Windsor Castle earlier today. The father of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie wore a khaki coat with riding trousers and a black helmet as he was joined by a female groom. 

He was spotted at the top of the Long Walk, close to the gates of the Castle, during the morning ride.

If you are a royal fashion fanatic, take a look at our updated Royal Style Watch. As HELLO!'s Lifestyle Writer, I have picked the best royal fashion moments (in my humble opinion) of the month - and will be keeping my eyes peeled until the end of November!

Princess Charlene, Zara Tindall, and Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh have all made the cut. Take a look to discover which looks are topping the style charts.

That's all from me here in London! 

I shall now pass you over to Beatriz in New York for an evening of royal news. 

Enjoy!

All eyes were on the 12-year-old boy standing beside his mother at the Royal Albert Hall for the Festival of Remembrance. Prince George joined the Princess of Wales and his grandfather the King, surrounded by the weight of history and the comfort of continuity. His father, the Prince of Wales, was returning from Brazil after the Cop30 summit and his Earthshot Prize awards ceremony. The young prince sang God Save the King with a clear, confident voice. He stood straight, alert, absorbing every detail. A child, yes, but already measured and aware. In that still moment, he embodied both innocence and inheritance – the promise of a future in formation. Read more of what Robert Jobson has to say here.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' home got quite the upgrade when they moved from Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Home Park estate to Forest Lodge in October 2025. The family of five (the couple and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis) went from their four-bedroom candy pink home to the eight-bedroom sprawling property, which has a staggering net worth. Forest Lodge is estimated to be worth a mind-blowing £16 million. According to the GOV.UK website, the average property in the UK in 2025 is valued at £269,000 – meaning the royal couple's home is worth 59.4 times that. Read more here. 

That's all the royal news we have for you today, folks, but come back right here tomorrow morning for more all things royals from us at HELLO!

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Happy Tuesday,  royal readers!

The weather might be chilly, but that doesn't stop the royals who have a full day ahead.  The Princess of Wales will attend The Future Workforce Summit, hosted by The Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood. The event has been coined the "first of its kind and will bring together the UK’s most influential business leaders to drive further action and investment in the early years. 

The event, hosted by journalist and broadcaster Mishal Husain, and will include an onstage discussion from former England Football Manager Sir Gareth Southgate and research psychologist Professor Marc Brackett, as well as sessions from Professor Robert Waldinger from Harvard University, and psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry, among others.

Meanwhile, the UK's hardest working royal, Princess Anne, as Master of The Corporation of Trinity House, will present the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service at The Corporation of Trinity House, London, and as Royal Fellow of The Royal Academy of Engineering, she will attend a New Fellows' Dinner at Drapers' Hall, London.

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Congratulations are in order for Prince Johannes Oettingen-Wallerstein, an heir to one of Germany's most established aristocratic houses has proposed to his girlfriend, Luisa Textor, while in Japan for a family wedding.

The news was announced by Johannes' father, Prince Carl Eugen, who wrote on Instagram, "And suddenly she says yes! Our son @johannesow and @luisatxt got engaged in Kyoto. We are so incredibly happy for them both – for their courage, their shared 'yes' and for everything that lies ahead. All the very best to you both. May life fulfil your promises – and perhaps even a little more. Hugs!"

The Princess of Wales looked radiant as she stepped out in London at the Future Workforce Summit, hosted by The Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood. Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate is due to take to the stage and join a discussion with early years experts and Kate will make opening remarks. For the occasion, Kate wore a light grey suit jacket.

Today, five new initiatives from major UK businesses to help families with babies and young children will be launched, with the aim of reaching one million children in 2026. For the occasion, Kate wore a light grey suit jacket.

During her speech,  Kate highlighted love as the number one thing that "fundamentally shapes who we become and how we thrive as adults." 

"My passion and the work of The Centre for Early Childhood stems from one essential truth; that the love we feel in our earliest years fundamentally shapes who we become and how we thrive as adults.  Love is the first and most essential bond. But it is also the invisible thread, woven with time, attention and tenderness, through consistent, nurturing relationships which creates the grounded and meaningful environments around a child," she said. Kate continued: "It is this texture, the weave of love, which forms a child’s emotional world and becomes the foundation, the very fabric of resilience and belonging.  The home should be the space where love, safety and rhythm enable a child to thrive. A loving home ultimately teaches us how to love and how to care, but every environment has the potential to shape our hearts."

Ahead of Monaco's National Day on 19 November, Prince Albert's sister, Princess Stephanie was raised to the rank of Commander, receiving her medal from her sister, Princess Caroline.

She was joined by her children, Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb. 

The Norwegian royal palace has shared a new photo of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit as they hosted the country's state administrators for lunch at the Palace in Oslo.

It comes after King Harald and Queen Sonja's trip to London, where they visited the Norwegian Seamen's Church.