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All the royal news from 20 January, including Duchess Sophie's 61st birthday, Prince Harry's court case and Prince William's Scottish engagements


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TODAY’S ROYAL AGENDA

  • Duchess Sophie’s 61st birthday 
  • Prince Harry is in High Court for day two of the trial against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL)
  • Prince William and Princess Kate are visiting Stirling, at the National Curling Academy to meet Team GB and Paralympics GB Curling teams
  • Princess Anne due in Edinburgh visiting the 20th Anniversary Photographic Exhibition  and attending a dinner with The Eric Liddell Community
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Queen Letizia attends Princess Irene's funeral

Queen Letizia and King Felipe have arrived at the funeral of Princess Irene. 

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Princess Leonor, King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofia of Spain arrive at the funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

The royal couple were joined by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia as they arrived at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.

The late princess was King Felipe's aunt as the sister of his mother, Queen Sofia.

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Prince Harry arrives at court

Prince Harry has touched down in the UK, arriving at court this morning for his case against Associated Newspapers Ltd.

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives at The Royal Courts of Justice for a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd

Dressed in a navy suit, the Duke of Sussex waved at members of the public who had gathered outside court to see his arrival. 

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Arrivals at Prince Harry's court case

David Sherborne has arrived at The Royal Courts of Justice for a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd.

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David Sherborne arrives at The Royal Courts of Justice for a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd

He will represent a group of seven claimants, including Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, who are suing the publishers of the Daily Mail for alleged unlawful information gathering from 1993 to 2011. 

Sadie Frost, the actress and one of the claimants, has also arrived at the court.

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Princess Irene's coffin enters the cathedral

Princess Irene's coffin has been carried into the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.

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The coffin is carried into the funeral of Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark at Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark, daughter of King Paul of Greece and sister of Queen Sofia of Spain, died on 15 January at the age of 83. 

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Crown Prince Pavlos arrives

Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, Prince Nikolaos of Greece, and Prince Philippos of Greece looked on during the funeral of Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens today. 

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Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Prince Philippos of Greece attended

The brothers looked sombre in black.

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The first royals arrive for Princess Irene's funeral

Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia and Princess Catherine of Serbia are among the first to arrive at Princess Irene of Greek's funeral taking place at the  Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.

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Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia and Princess Catherine of Serbia arrive at the funeral of Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark at Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
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Prince Archie in rare holiday footage

While we await Prince Harry's arrival in the UK, did you see the cute footage Meghan Markle posted to Instagram last night that featured their son Prince Archie?

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Prince Archie featured in Meghan's latest posts

The six-year-old was seen feeding a rhino during a family visit to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California. He was adorable and and showed off his red hair in a set of Instagram Stories that also featured a video of Harry and Meghan dancing in the garden.

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Good morning royal fans

Good morning royal fans.

We have a jam-packed day of royal outings today. 

We are awaiting Prince Harry's arrival in the UK ahead of his court case with the Daily Mail.

Over in Athens, it is a difficult day for the Greek and Spanish royals as Princess Irene, Queen Sofia of Spain's sister, is laid to rest. 

The King will host a reception to mark the Scotland Investment Forum, celebrating Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit and strong innovation ecosystem at Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Duchess Sophie as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Corps of Army Music, will visit the Royal Marine School of Music at Alford Schools of Military Music, based at HMS Nelson and she will visit HMS Daring in her role as sponsor at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth, Hampshire.

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