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.
A royal honour for Lady Danbury
Bridgerton star and guest on HELLO!'s Second Act Podcast, Adjoa Andoh, shared a touching moment with Prince William at Windsor Castle as she received her MBE this morning. See the best pictures from her royal outing, including a candid moment with the future King, here.
Swedish royals arrive for Nobel Prize ceremony
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden have begun to arrive at the Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm. Today marks the 139th anniversary of the death of scientist Alfred Nobel, who created the prizes in his will.
King Charles' sentimental photograph – featuring just one grandchild
King Charles' London home, Clarence House, which he inherited from his late grandmother, is filled with sentimental items, such as his beloved clocks – but brand new photos have reveal that he has an extra special photograph on display – see the pictures here.
Queen Camilla's relatable Christmas struggle
Good afternoon, royal watchers! The festive season is approaching, and with it comes one of the most exciting, albeit stressful, parts to sort – what to cook.
During her visit to the set of the hit drama, Rivals, Queen Camilla revealed one of her struggles sorting out her Christmas meals, and it's sure to be relatable to many. Read the full story here.
King Charles's message
In a foreword to the official order of service at the Advent Service, the King, who is a committed Anglican Christian, said: "It is a great joy to gather with you in the most glorious setting of Westminster Abbey as we celebrate the light, hope and, above all, the peace of this season of Advent.
"This period is one of preparation, of readying ourselves and looking forward to the wonder of Christ's birth.
"Today, we gather for prayer, reflection and music, and to celebrate the Good News in which all Christians rejoice: those around us, and those in areas where it is not easy to live out one's faith.
"I am so pleased to be joined by church leaders from across the UK and Middle East, leaders of other faiths, charity representatives, and so many of you who contribute to your communities in myriad ways."
Royal first for Princess Ingrid Alexandra
Fresh from her first term at the University of Sydney, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 21, has attended the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at Oslo City Hall for the first time.
The royal, who is studying for a three-year degree in social sciences Down Under, rocked a navy ensemble with a large hair scrunchie.
She joined her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and her grandparents, King Harald and Queen Sonja.
Sibling rivalry
The Danish royal children showed off their competitive sides as they were tasked with making their own gingerbread houses.
It was Crown Prince Christian and Prince Vincent vs their sisters, Princess Isabella and Princess Josephine.
With the brothers' failed attempts to assemble their house, they turned to some cheating, but that didn't fool Isabella.
Royal Style: December
It's been a fun month, so far, for royal fashion with state visits, Christmas card photos and overseas tours.
Lifestyle writer, Katie Daly, shares her favourites from December, including the Princess of Wales's tiara moment.
King Charles steps out
The King has arrived at an advent service at Westminster Abbey.
Dressed in a blue suit and a grey patterned tie, the monarch, 77, smiled as he entered the London church.
The congregation will include U.K. and International Christian leaders, members of Anglican Clergy, as well as representatives of other faiths and charities.
The King will then take his seat as the service begins. Readings and Testimonies will be delivered from the Pulpit and The Great Lectern, prayers will be said around the crib, and music will be sung by choirs from the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Syriac Orthodox Church.
Queen Camilla meets victim-survivors of economic abuse
Yesterday, the Queen met members of a charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and heard powerful stories from women affected by the issue.
Camilla met officials from the Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) charity and heard women tell their stories in a room, before a wider reception which also involved banking industry representatives.
Economic abuse involves a current or ex-partner controlling someone else’s money and what that money can buy, such as housing, food, transport, employment, child maintenance, clothing and phones.
It is often perpetrated alongside other abusive behaviours, such as physical, sexual and psychological abuse, to build fear and isolation.
Thanking the charity at the reception, the Queen said: "I thought I knew most things about domestic abuse but I've learned a lot today that I didn't know about.
"And talking to all these very brave women and getting them to tell their stories and talk to each other and put to all the banks and the financial institutions under one umbrella, swapping ideas and stories I think is the way forward. So, I just hope that today has been a step in that direction."
Meghan sends letter to estranged father
The Duchess of Sussex has sent a letter to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, it has been confirmed. The retired TV lighting director, 81, underwent surgery at a hospital in the Philippines last week.
A spokesperson for the Duchess said: "Given that a Daily Mail reporter has remained at her father's bedside throughout, broadcasting each interaction and breaching clear ethical boundaries, it has been exceedingly difficult for the Duchess to contact her father privately, despite her efforts over the past several days. With the support of reliable and trusted contacts, her correspondence is now safely in his hands."
Princess Royal's engagements today
Princess Anne, as patron of The Royal College of Midwives, will visit Raigmore Hospital Maternity Services, Raigmore Hospital in Old Perth, Inverness.
She will also, as Commandant-in-Chief of First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps), will attend a carol concert at the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks in London.
Monaco celebrates a birthday
The Princely Palace of Monaco has released new portraits of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene's twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, to mark their 11th birthday.
Despite being younger than his twin sister, Prince Jacques is the heir apparent to the Monegasque throne as the crown passes according to male-preference cognatic primogeniture.
Good morning
We have some tiara moments to look forward to today as the Nobel Prize ceremony and banquets take place in Sweden, with a white-tie dress code for the Swedish royals.
A ceremony is also set to take place in Norway, but the royals typically wear smart daytime attire.
Stay tuned for all of the photos later today!



















