TODAY'S ROYAL STORIES
- The Prince and Princess of Wales release Christmas card
- King Charles and Queen Camilla to host reception at St James's Palace
- Princess Anne heads to Scotland ahead of Christmas break
David Armstrong-Jones arrived at King Charles' Christmas lunch on his bike
Most of the King's relatives rocked up to the annual festive lunch in their cars, but one British royal decided to shake it up a little. David Armstrong-Jones, the 2nd Earl of Snowdon and a cousin to the King, chose a more eco-friendly method of transport when making his way to Buckingham Palace. See the best photos here.
© Getty ImagesA Princess Kate throwback
The Princess of Wales has become a beacon of style inspiration during her time in the spotlight, especially thanks to her glittery ballgowns and chic coat dresses. However, if there's one thing she's always done especially brilliantly, it's dressing for purpose. Take a look at one of our favourite fashion moments from the Princess of Wales – featuring skinny jeans and a killer pair of heels.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Anne schools us on rocking a festive scarlet lip in your 70s
A long-standing fan of the bright pink lip, the Princess Royal switched things up at King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch on Tuesday, going for a much more festive red lip. See the best pictures of Princess Anne from the day, and our expert tips on styling a red lip in your 70s, here.
© Getty ImagesPrince Louis stole his brother's jumper
For the family's festive lunch yesterday, Prince Louis stole one of his older brother's Christmas jumpers, which he also wore to a special family event five years ago. Find out which one, and learn more about the royal family's Christmas traditions, here.
James, Earl of Wessex's milestone moments
While the royal family has not released any new portraits of James, Earl of Wessex to mark his special day (a practice typically reserved for senior working royals!) take a look back at some of his milestone moments in our gallery.
© Getty ImagesAn award for the Swedish Queen
Queen Silvia has been awarded the Bavarian State Medal during a ceremony at the Munich residence.
The Bavarian State Medal for Social Services is awarded to people who have made special efforts in the social area of the Free State of Bavaria and its inhabitants.
© GettyThe medal was established in 1970 by the then Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Fritz Pirkl and is usually given to a maximum of 20 people annually.
What an honour!
Royal website update
The Norwegian royal family's website has been given a fresh update ahead of the new year, as noticed by Gert's Royals.
And there's more outings scheduled for Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid-Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus today as they visit Langerudhjemmet, a nursing home in Oslo.
Princess Diana's relative charged with strangulation offences
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The Duke of Marlborough, formerly known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Charles James Spencer-Churchill, a relative of Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales, is accused of three offences between November 2022 and May 2024, Thames Valley Police said.
The 70-year-old has been summonsed to appear at Oxford Magistrates' Court on Thursday following his arrest on 13 May last year.
© Getty Images"Strange and unthinkable"
Princess Ingrid Alexandra has commented on the Bondi Beach terror attack.
After visiting the fire station yesterday, the Norwegian royal, who is currently studying at the University of Sydney, was asked about the tragedy.
"My thoughts go out to those who have lost someone. Especially to the Jewish community, both in Australia and back home in Norway," she told TV2.
She added: "Sydney is a city I have grown to love very much, so it is a bit strange and unthinkable that it has happened right there."
Royal absence
While many guests were in attendance for the King's pre-Christmas lunch yesterday, there were some notable absentees, including Princess Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Find out why the property mogul missed the festive bash.
© Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Dave BeQueen Letizia is out
Spain's Queen Letizia is currently commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundacion del Español Urgente "FundeuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy.
The main function of the linguistics organisation is to ensure the proper use of Spanish in the media.
© Europa Press via Getty ImagesAction royals
The Norwegian royals invited representatives from the emergency services to Christmas in the Castle Chapel for a festive soiree on Tuesday night.
It comes after Princess Ingrid Alexandra and her brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, met the crew at the Sentrum fire station in Oslo.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesAnne's agenda
It's a week of festive engagements for the Princess Royal as she's set to attend a carol service and reception in support of her patronage Opportunity International United Kingdom, at New College Chapel, Oxford, later today.
Yesterday, after joining the King's pre-Christmas lunch, Anne was a guest at a carol service at St Olave's Church in London.
Good morning!
It's a day of celebration for the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today as their son, James, Earl of Wessex, celebrates his 18th birthday.
© GettyThe teenager did not appear to attend his uncle King Charles's pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace yesterday, but he is a regular at the Easter Sunday service and Christmas Day.
