Today's biggest royal stories
- Queen Camilla records radio broadcast with John Hunt and daughter.
- Queen Camilla invites children to decorate Christmas tree at Clarence House.
- Dutch royals host Finnish President for state visit.
- Swedish royals host banquet for Nobel Prize.
- Princess Anne visit sHaywood and Padgett Bakery and GXO ASOS Logistics Hub, and attends a Beneficiaries Christmas luncheon with Racing Welfare in Yorkshire.
Lady Amelia's night out
Lady Amelia Windsor enjoyed a night out with Billie Piper and Claudia Winkleman on Wednesday.
The cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry stepped out at the unveiling of Valo, Vertical Aerospace’s groundbreaking new commercial eVTOL aircraft.
Looking her usual stylish self, Amelia opted for a strapless black princess-like gown, adorned with green-grey roses by the Fold London.
"My beautiful @thefoldlondon dress’ first outing of many- to @verticalaerospace electric plane launch. Tailored to perfection and made in London with love. Also happens to be called the Amelia dress so a match made in heaven," Amelia wrote on social media of her night.
A special gift for the King
What gift just made King Charles so pleased? Ashraf Swelam, Egypt’s ambassador, and his wife Jumana Shehata presented him with a model of the Grand Egyptian Museum during a private audience at Buckingham Palace after he received their credentials. Look at that smile!
© Alamy Live News.Queen Mary's visit to Nairobi
Queen Mary has paid a visit to Nairobi, Kenya, where today she inspected the Dandora dumpsite which receives around 2,000 tons of waste daily, as part of her trip to the country.
© Anadolu via Getty ImagesShe also received a briefing from officials about the site.
Preparations for Lady Eliza!
Lady Eliza Spencer recently revealed her engagement to her fiancé, announcing the news with a beautiful engagement shoot with HELLO! but now that the news is out, Eliza is making the final preparations for her engagement party in South Africa.
Before jetting off across the world, Eliza, while still in London, made sure to pay a visit to her favourite Harley Street beauty clinics for some last-minute treatments.
A glamorous evening for Princess Alessandra
Princess Alessandra of Hanover is certainly getting into the festive spirit and was photographed oozing royal glamour during an evening with Dior on Wednesday.
Wearing a chic ensemble comprised of a black blouse and beige trousers, Alessandra beamed for the camera at the decadent event. The evening saw the Princess, 37, enjoy a candlelit dinner with the beautiful accompaniment of an acoustic duo.
Camilla's handsome aide makes his debut
The Queen was joined by her latest hire, Major Rob Treasure. Her Majesty's new equerry accompanied Camilla to her annual traditional lunch for children with life-shortening conditions at her London Home, Clarence House.
© Getty ImagesThe children who attend are supported by the organisations Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, and are invited to meet Santa Claus and decorate the Christmas tree. Read the full story here.
Charles' subtle nod to Meghan
In a photograph from the event, royal fans may have noticed that inside Clarence House, King Charles has a photo of himself and his daughter-in-law in pride of place, despite their strained relationship.
© GettyThe black and white shot shows the then Prince Charles arm-in-arm with Meghan on her wedding day to Prince Harry at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on 19 May 2018. See the full story here.
Signing off!
Handing over to our team across the Atlantic now, good evening!
Right Royal Podcast
Have you listened to our new, special, episode of the Right Royal Podcast?
In this week's audio-only episode, we are joined by HELLO! Magazine's royal editor Emily Nash, who was one of the 1,600 guests at the Princess of Wales's Christmas carol service. We dive into the star-studded guest list, who was noticeably absent - and why - the heart-warming theme of the night, standout moments, and everything you need to know from inside Westminster Abbey.
Satin style icon
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is one of the boldest dressers in Europe – the Dutch royal has developed a reputation for wearing the most vibrant colours and statement pieces that might be a little fashion-forward for many other European royals.
So I love this piece by our lifestyle writer Josh, who looks into how we can all follow in Maxima's footstep, and style satin in our 40s, 50s and up.
© Getty ImagesRoyal baby
Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah announced in October 2025 that they are expecting their first child together, having tied the knot with a ten-day celebration in January 2024.
Though it is currently unknown exactly when the baby is due, the Brunei royals have shared a new photograph in which the Princess's little bump can be seen starting to grow!
Click here for the full story.
Alison's royal exchange
This may be my new favorite story of the week... Meghan Markle reached out to Alison Hammond on social media after Prince Harry recreated one of Alison's iconic The Great British Bake Off moments in a viral lip sync video on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
The Duchess of Sussex tagged Alison on Instagram when she reshared the clip, leaving Alison with a notification in her direct messages and the ability to contact the Duchess...
© The Late Show with Stephen ColbertRead the full story here!
Girl scout documentary
News out of Montecito: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are executive producing a documentary about Girl Scouts.
Archewell Productions has partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films on the Cookie Queens project, which will premiere at Sundance Film Festival
“When we first viewed the early footage of this documentary, it was immediately something we wanted to be involved in," said Meghan, who was a Girl Scout as a child.
“The creative point of view, the edgy yet humanising tone and tenor of the directing, and the glimpse behind-the-scenes into such a nostalgic and also modern tradition of girl scout cookie season are absolutely irresistible.”
Dutch banquet
Wow! Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands joined her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, for a state banquet on Thursday, 11 December, and the Dutch royals brought out their most elegant outfits.
© ANP/AFP via Getty ImagesClick here for all the gorgeous pictures.
Royal Yearbook
Have you picked up a copy of our 2025 Royal Yearbook yet?
Inside, we revisit the standout royal stories of the year – from the Princess of Wales’s emotional return to public life, carried out very much in her own way, to the King and Queen’s 20th wedding anniversary and the secret of their enduring happiness. You’ll also find the Princess Royal at her candid best as she celebrates her 75th birthday, with a collection of her sharpest and most memorable quotes.
