Royal family RECAP: King Charles decides to close home, Prince William's poignant engagement, more

Good morning! It's Danielle, HELLO!'s Online Royal Correspondent, bringing you all of the royal news and updates throughout the morning. 

Ahead of the Prince and Princess of Wales's glamorous night out at the Royal Variety Performance this evening, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene will lead Monaco's National Day celebrations. 

The Princess Royal also has outings in London - including attending Foundation Day at Senate London in her capacity as Chancellor of University of London,. And as patron of Sense disability charity, she will hold a 70th anniversary luncheon at St. James's Palace.

Stay tuned for more updates!

In case you missed the photos from last night, the King and Queen hosted the annual diplomatic reception at Windsor Castle for the first time since 2001. The white-tie and tiara event is usually held at Buckingham Palace. 

Queen Camilla wowed in a white embroidered gown and the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, which was previously worn by Princess Eugenie on her wedding day in 2018. 

The Prince of Wales joined Their Majesties at the reception, but the Princess of Wales was noticeably absent - look back at her best tiara moments here. 

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene have stepped out for the mass at Monaco's cathedral as part of the ceremonies marking National Day in Monaco.

Charlene looks incredibly chic in an all-white trouser suit with a veiled beret-style hat and diamond earrings. 

The new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg are on an official visit to the Netherlands as part of their accession tour.

Guillaume and Stephanie have today met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at their official residence, Huis ten Bosch Palace, in The Hague.

Princess Beatrice has a reason to celebrate today - it's her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's 42nd birthday!

The couple, who have been married since 2020, are notoriously private about their family life, but no doubt Beatrice and their children will ensure the day is special for the property developer.

Look back at their love story...

The Duchess of Sussex recently gave a rare and heartwarming glimpse into her idyllic life raising her children, Princess Lilibet, four, and Prince Archie, six. 

HELLO! obtained the latest newsletter from her lifestyle brand, As Ever, which revealed how Meghan is preparing for Thanksgiving, and how her little ones are getting involved.

The 44-year-old revealed that she's been teaching the children how to gather herbs from their garden ahead of the holiday. 

Discover more here. 

The King was all smiles, despite the wind and rain in London, as he arrived at Fortum & Mason to mark the second anniversary of the Coronation Food Project. 

Founded in 2023 by the King, the initiative addresses the urgent challenge of reducing food waste while tackling hunger. It now operates hubs in Merseyside, Birmingham, and London. 

The Princess of Wales opted for a business chic look as she attended the The Future Workforce Summit in connection with her early years work on Tuesday.

But did you spot Kate's subtle tribute to her daughter, Princess Charlotte? 

Our Lifestyle Writer, Katie Daly, has all of the details.

For Monaco National Day, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert's children completely stole the show when the family waved from the balcony – see the best pictures from the day, and the full story, here.

Queen Camilla made headlines when she wore Princess Eugenie's emerald bridal tiara to a diplomatic reception hosted at Windsor Castle – but did you catch her faux pas with the headpiece? Read the full story here.

Pearls are a timeless jewel, and the Princess of Wales has been a fan for an incredibly long time. However, there's one piece she's worn on many occasions – including last Christmas' Festival of Remembrance – that you can grab for a brilliant discount on sale right now. Read all about it here.

Less than two months after the birth of her third baby girl, Bianca Caroline Marta, Beatrice Borromeo is already back in the public eye, as she stepped out alongside her husband and sons to celebrate Monaco's National Day. See the full story, and best pictures, here.

It seems that the Queen of Denmark is quite the avid photographer! Taking to Instagram, she shared some gorgeous autumnal pics of the royal residence, Frederiksborg Castle.

The Prince of Wales will pay a visit to North Wales next Tuesday, to shine a spotlight on young people in coastal communities.

He will first go to Colwyn Bay for a beach walk with young people in the Marine Conservation Society's Youth Ocean Network. 

Then, he will visit a youth initiative providing a safe space for young people to learn skills and build confidence, before participating in a comedy workshop to hear more about arts opportunities for young people in the area.

Sarah Ferguson, following the fallout of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's public-facing life as a royal, will be evicted from the Windsor home they shared, Royal Lodge. As she has been linked to the scandal involving convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, she is likely wanting to keep a low profile. Find out everything about where she's set to move to here.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be celebrating their first Christmas at Forest Lodge very soon, and we might have an insight into how they might be kicking off their celebrations! See the details here.

Just two months after welcoming his first child, The Duke of Westminster has shared news about an initiative he launched two years ago to help support vulnerable young people by giving them access to affordable housing and tailored support services. Read the full story here.

Queen Letizia of Spain went for a gorgeous high-street look for the Journalism Awards at the Ritz Hotel in Madrid – but it was her stunning sequin skirt that absolutely stole the spotlight. See our breakdown of her look here.

That's all from the UK for today, but I'll be handing over to the wonderful Rebecca Lewis, our LA correspondent who will keep you up to date with all the latest royal news from this evening – including coverage from the Royal Variety performance! Stay tuned for all the news.

The Prince and Princess of Wales graced the red carpet of the Royal Variety Performance on Wednesday.

Stepping out at the Royal Albert Hall, the future Queen, 43, showed a look of love for her devoted husband, who, in return, lovingly placed his arm on his wife's back as they made their way into the historic venue. See all of the best photos here.

The Princess of Wales looked exquisitely stunning as she braved the cold and rain on Wednesday evening, as she was pictured at the Royal Variety Performance 2025. Prince William's wife delighted royal fans from around the world in her glorious outfit, which consisted of a truly breathtaking green velvet, floor-length maxi dress by Talbot Runhof. See photos here.

The Princess of Wales has confessed her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will be "very sad" to have missed out on the opportunity to meet Paddington Bear on Wednesday evening. 

Kate and her husband, Prince William, will be meeting the unofficial British mascot while at the Royal Variety Performance this evening. During a conversation with nine-year-old twins, Emelie and Olivia Edwards, Kate, 44, asked: “Are you two fans of Paddington?" The girls nodded and continued, "My kiddies will be very sad; we are going to have to keep it a big secret,"  as she brought her finger to her lips. Watch the tender moment here. 

That's all the royal news we have for you today, folks, but make sure you come back right here early tomorrow morning for our ongoing weekly coverage.

Cheers! 

Good morning and welcome to today's royal blog. It's a busy day for the royals as Prince William heads to Leeds to officially open the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital.

Elsewhere, Queen Camilla will host a reception for winners and runners-up of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025 at St James’s Palace, London, while Princess Anne, as Colonel in Chief of Intelligence Corps, will visit 6 Military Intelligence Battalion in Wiltshire, and as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Corps of Signals, she will visit 3 (UK) Division Signal Regiment in Salisbury.

The Prince of Wales will officially open The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, which is a new world-leading facility at the Seacroft Hospital in Leeds dedicated to the diagnosis, research and care of motor neuronedisease (MND).

It is named after the rugby league player Rob Burrow CBE, who sadly passed away in June 2024 after his own battle with MND.

During his visit, Prince William will tour the new facility with Rob's consultant Dr Agam Jung and spend time with patients and families, while also meeting those who have worked to make it happen. William will also spend time with Rob's family and friends, including his wife, Lindsey Burrow, their children Macy, Maya and Jackson.

In a new interview with Harper's Bazaar, the Duchess of Sussex gave an insight into her romantic relationship with her husband Prince Harry, revealing that "no one in the world" loves her more than he does and that he always has her back. 

"He loves me so boldly, fully, and he also has a different perspective because he sees media that I wouldn’t," said the mother-of-two. "No one in the world loves me more than him, so I know he’s always going to make sure that he has my back." 

Speaking of her husband, Meghan added that he is "someone who just has this childlike wonder and playfulness," and that she was "so drawn to that, and he brought that out in me".

"That’s translated into every part of our life. Even in business, I want us to play and have fun and explore and be creative," she said. 

Read the full story. 

Viewers who tuned into a newly released teaser for Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix holiday special, With Love, Meghan, got a glimpse of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's adorable handwritten letter to Santa. 

The brief video, released via Netflix's official social channels, shows a mug decorated in calligraphy. Although the full message isn't visible, HELLO! observed the lines: "We have been good," and a sweet wish for "Santa to travel safely," signed "XO Archie & Lili." 

Here's the full story. 

The Princess of Wales has attended the Royal Variety Performance six times since marrying Prince William - and has looked fabulous on every occasion. The mum-of-three, 43, stepped out for the 2025 edition on Wednesday night in a stunning green velvet gown - just one of six show-stopping looks from over the years. 

Join us as we take a look back at all of Kate's fashion looks from the annual event. 

The Princess of Wales and singer Jessie J shared a touching interaction at the Royal Variety Performance on Wednesday night. The Price Tag hitmaker, who performed her new song, I'll Never Know Why, said she wanted to give the royal a hug because of their shared experience of cancer.

Princess Kate, who underwent six months of preventative chemotherapy last year, revealed in January that she is in remission from an undisclosed form of cancer. Meanwhile, Jessie underwent a mastectomy for breast cancer in June before postponing her tour due to a second operation.

Jessie said: "Mum to mum, who has just recently gone through cancer, I just wanted to give her a hug. We acknowledged that it's something that is not easy to go through, especially in the public eye."

Read the full story here. 

Exam period is well and truly under way for Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who has been captured studying hard at the University of Sydney in newly released photos. The Norwegian royal family's official Instagram account shared a carousel of snaps of the 21-year-old royal, who is studying for a three-year degree in social sciences.

Check out the post below.