Royal Family RECAP: William and Kate meet new Archbishop, Harry tells Meghan 'I love you' in new video


Discover what the royal family are doing today, including Queen Mary and Arthur Chatto marking their birthdays, while King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Colchester


Britain's Prince William (R), Prince of Wales and Catherine (L), Princess of Wales meet with the Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally (not pictured) during an audience in the archbishop's study at Lambeth Palace in London on February 5, 2026. (Photo by Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)© POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Rachel AveryHomes Editor
Rebecca LewisLos Angeles correspondent
Matthew MooreSenior Evening Writer
Josh OsmanJunior Lifestyle Writer
Updated: February 5, 2026
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TODAY'S ROYAL AGENDA

  • Queen Mary celebrates 54th birthday
  • Arthur Chatto marks 27th birthday
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla out in Colchester
Senior Evening Writer

Andrew's new neighbours speak out

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has a new set of neighbours following his eviction from Royal Lodge. However, it appears many are unhappy with the former Duke of York moving nearby. See what they had to say here...

Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the funeral of The Duchess of Kent © Getty Images
Andrew's new neighbours aren't too happy
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Senior Evening Writer

King Charles make new bank holiday

It's a big year for Scottish football fans, as the nation has returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. On Wednesday, Buckingham Palace confirmed it had agreed to a request from Scottish First Minister, John Swinney, that 15 June would be a bank holiday in the country.

In a statement, the Palace said: "To mark the achievement of Scotland's men's football team competing at the Fifa World Cup for the first time in 28 years, we consider it desirable that Monday, the fifteenth day of June in the year 2026 should be a bank holiday in Scotland.

“Now, therefore, we, in pursuance of section 1(3) of the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, do hereby appoint Monday, the fifteenth day of June in the year 2026 to be a bank holiday in Scotland."

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Senior Evening Writer

How King Charles 'genuinely cares'

Last week, HELLO!'s Chief Content Officer, Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon headed to the premiere of King Charles' Prime documentary, Harmony. While there, she was able to speak to guests inlcuding  Shoshana Stewart, the President of Turquoise Mountain, which carries out regeneration projects in Afghanistan.

Shoshana revealed to Sophie how the monarch "genuinely cares" about the work that he undertakes. Click here to find out more.

Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla applaud during the premiere of Prime Video's Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)© POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The King hosted guests at Windsor Castle last week
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Senior Evening Writer

Lady Louise's lovely relationship

Lady Louise Windsor is happily dating Felix da Silva-Clamp, and he has been seen on several occasions supporting his girlfriend whenever she competes in carriage driving competitions.

Sara Howe, a carriage driving trainer, spoke exclusively to HELLO! about the couple, see what she had to say here...

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Royal Managing Editor

Norway's future queen's links with Epstein

Crown Princess Mette-Marit in black during a state visit from Finland© Getty Images
Mette-Marit called Epstein a "sweetheart" and "very charming" in one email

Over on The HELLO! Royal Club, we're asking you to vote on whether you think Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway can ever really recover from her ties with Jeffrey Epstein?

Earlier this week, emails between the future queen consort and the convicted paedophile came to light, in which Mette-Marit called Epstein a "sweetheart" and "very charming".

Read more in our post and cast your vote in the poll!

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Senior Evening Writer

Princess Kate's secret visit

The Princess of Wales was in west Wales earlier this week, but the royal undertook two secret outings while she out. Find out more about them here...

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Senior Evening Writer

William's spiritual meeting

The Prince of Wales hosted His Highness The Aga Khan V, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, at Kensington Palace on Thursday. Aga Khan serves as the spiritual leader of the Shia Nizari Ismaili Muslims. This afternoon, the royal and his wife, The Princess of Wales are due to meet the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Sarah Mullally, at Lambeth Palace.

Prince William shaking hands with Aga Khan V© Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
William met with Aga Khan V
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Junior Lifestyle Writer

Prince William and Princess Kate meet the Archbishop

The Prince and Princess of Wales met with the Archbishop of Canterbury early this afternoon, ahead of her first installation at Canterbury Cathedral at end of next month.

HELLO! understands that the royal couple are looking forward to spending time with Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church's history, and building a strong working relationship with her. Read the full story here.

The Prince and Princess of Wales meet with the Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally during an audience in the Archbishop's study at Lambeth Palace, London© Alamy Stock Photo
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Junior Lifestyle Writer

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave fans confused

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex lived in an idyllic $29 million home in Montecito, California's celebrity hotspot, and it's certainly quite the luxurious property, featuring the likes of an outdoor pool, a dedicated over-water spa room, a large play area for the children, and much more.

However, there was one room that not only caught the interest of their fans, but also confused many of them, prompting a surprised response. Find out more here

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Junior Lifestyle Writer

Princess Marie of Denmark reveals family's future

Princess Marie of Denmark, who has lived abroad with her husband Prince Joachim and their family for the last three years, has announced that they will be returning to their home country in 2027.

Read her announcement, and find out all there is to know about the sweet reasoning behind the Princess' decision and its timing, here.

Prince Joachim of Denmark and Princess Marie of Denmark attend the New Year's Court/the New Year's Day Parade hosted by King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Mary of Denmark at Christian VII's Palace on January 1, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark© Getty Images
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Junior Lifestyle Writer

How King Charles bent the royal rules for 'emotional first'

With the release of his highly personal documentary, Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, King Charles III has actually bent one major royal rule that has been traditionally enforced at his royal residence of Windsor Castle.

The premiere for the documentary, which launches tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video, took place at the castle last week and required the King to waive one rule about what is allowed inside the State Apartments and St George's Chapel. Find out more here.

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Junior Lifestyle Writer

Princess Kate's killer heels

When she made her appearance to meet the Archbishop with her husband, Prince William, the Princess of Wales looked absolutely stunning in a chocolate brown ensemble, centered around a gorgeous belted midi dress and elevated by a pair of pointed-toe stilettos.

Read our full breakdown of her look, its symbolism and an extra deep dive into her extensive wardrobe at the link here.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, smiles during a visit to Wakefield Trinity Rugby League club in Wakefield, northern England on January 27, 2026© POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Junior Lifestyle Writer

King Charles heckled about brother Andrew during walkabout

During a high street walkabout with Queen Camilla, King Charles was heckled about his brother's connection to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

While the royal couple were out and about in Essex, crowds gathered to meet them, but one member of the public shouted at the monarch. See the footage here.

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Junior Lifestyle Writer

A secret royal connection to Count Dracula...?

It seems that the British royal family has an incredibly surprising connection to one of gothic literatures most notorious villains... 

Through lineage dating back to Queen Mary of Teck, find out how the late Queen Elizabeth II and her children are related to Vlad the Impaler, the Romanian ruler who inspired Count Dracula.

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Los Angeles correspondent

Kate and William sign book

The Prince and Princess of Wales met Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, on Thursday - and signed the visitor's book.

Lambeth Palace visitor book signed by William and Kate © Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
Lambeth Palace visitor book signed by William and Kate

William and Kate met with the Most Reverend Sarah Mullally at Lambeth Palace, ahead of her Installation at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March, the Feast of the Annunciation.

Dame Sarah is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church’s history. 

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Los Angeles correspondent

Queen's 'emotional softness'

Queen Camilla visited Christ Church Primary School in London on Feb 4, and showed how she nailed the art of dressing for your 70s. 

Whether it's her Chanel ballet flats or a gorgeous bag, the details of the Queen Consort's outfits are often the most eye-catching part of her look, and I love this feature from our lifestyle writer Josh, about the "emotional softness" the Queen brings to her fashion.

Queen Camilla is passionate about getting children into reading© Getty Images
Queen Camilla attends the opening of a library at Christ Church Primary School

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Los Angeles correspondent

Harry's work partner

Well, this is adorable! 

Meghan Markle gave a rare glimpse into Prince Harry's work day, and it reveals that their beagle Mamma Mia likes to snooze under Harry's desk, and that Harry is partial to white chocolate.

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Los Angeles correspondent

Prince Harry's home office

Meghan's video also gave us a glimpse into Harry's office, and revealed that he has what appears to be military patches on display, although it is unknown whether they are from his time serving in the army. 

Prince Harry sits in his home office
Prince Harry's home office

Prince Harry has been incredibly open about how his time in the army affected him, writing about how it gave him purpose in his memoir Spare, and how his time serving allowed him to be out of the spotlight of the UK press and focus on a purpose "greater than himself".

Read our full story here.

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Los Angeles correspondent

'Old lady chic'

I love this feature from our Fashion and Beauty News Editor, Laura, who has wirrten about Princess Kate's 'old lady chic'.

Kate punches the air in celebration after curling attempt© Getty Images
Kate wore this Fair Isle waistcoat last month

If you haven't heard of this trend, it's all about embracing enduring fashion trends that your grandmother may have stepped out in many years ago. Think cardigans, pleated skirts, and tailored trousers. This trend is all about comfort and modesty, featuring formal items like silk blouses, knitwear, and midi-length dresses.

Read more here.

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