TODAY'S ROYAL NEWS
Prince Edward marks 62nd birthday.
Prince William and Princess Kate confirm engagement for Thursday.
Queen Camilla to host reception celebrating the Women of the World.
Kate is a fashion Queen in 80s style
We've got more info on Kate's look now, as our fashion and beauty editor Laura Sutcliffe has put together all the details.
Kate, 44, looked as stylish as ever in her formal outfit, which consisted of a glorious navy blue Catherine Walker coat dress, which featured bold 80s style shoulder pads and delicate pleated skirt detail.
The mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis wore her trademark brunette hair in a lightly curled style, and her makeup looked as fresh and flawless as always.
To find out more, and see Kate's previous looks at the service, see our piece here.
The royals depart
The royals are now departing Westminster Abbey after the service.
The Princess of Wales was seen holding a bouquet of flowers after it concluded and proceeding to the west side of the Abbey.
King Charles departs the service
The King has now exited the Abbey after greeted youngsters, who bowed at the entrance.
A posy was presented to Queen Camilla by 17-year-old Demi Brown, before Their Majesties bid farewell.
More pictures from inside the service
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been pictured inside the service at Westminster Abbey.
William was sat next to his aunt, Princess Anne. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were pictured behind them.
The service was conducted by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, with performances from the Melodian Steel Drum Orchestra, the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Geri Horner, who gave a reflection.
They were joined by school children and young people. Posies were presented to the Queen, Kate, Princess Royal and Duchess of Gloucester.
Princess Anne's meaningful accessory
The Princess Royal has revived one of her rarely-seen accessories.
The sister of King Charles styled it out in green, but it was her glittering accessory that caught our attention at the Commonwealth Service today.
She was all smiles as she arrived at the service alongside her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence.
You can read all about the jewels here - our lifestyle writer, Katie Daly, has the details.
New engagements announced
King Charles is set for a busy couple of weeks, and will host a reception for members of the Nigerian diaspora in the UK at St James's Palace next Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming state visit.
The week after, the King will visit Manchester and Warrington for a series of engagements, including a visit to Avivia Studios for the fiftieth anniversary of the King's Trust.
More details will be announced at the time.
King's 'stoicism' at Commonwealth Day service
The royal family was out in force to attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, marking their first major public reunion since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.
HELLO!'s Royal Editor, Emily Nash, joined crowds at Westminster Abbey today and has the inside scoop from the service.
Read her piece here - and how the King put on a stoic display.
Farewell from me
Thank you all for joining me this afternoon - it's been a busy one! We've seen the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, and the Gloucesters.
Our writer Beatriz Colon will be taking over now. There will be more updates from today's Commonwealth Day service, so don't go anywhere!
Why Princess Anne appeared to avoid greeting Princess Kate with a kiss at Commonwealth Day
Princess Anne and Princess Kate both made a stylish appearance alongside the royal party for the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday. However, while greeting the royal party inside the Abbey, Princess Anne avoided giving the Princess of Wales a traditional kiss on the cheek for a practical reason.
Anne and Kate both accessorised for the royal outing with statement hats that colour-coordinated with their outfits. The Princess of Wales looked radiant in a blue dress and matching wide-brimmed hat, while the Princess Royal wore an elegant headpiece the same shade of emerald green as her attire for the formal occasion. While the rest of the royals all gave warm hellos, the notable size of Anne and Kate's hats appeared to get in the way of a formal greeting between the pair.
Watch the moment here.
Princess Beatrice's £1.5m gifted home from Queen Elizabeth she turned down
Princess Beatrice is currently keeping a low profile amid the fallout surrounding her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on his 66th birthday, 19 February, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The princess is able to lie low at her rural Cotswolds home away from public view, but had her choices gone in a different direction, the princess previously had the option to share a home with her sister in Surrey.
In 1997, Beatrice, 37, who is married to property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and her sister, Princess Eugenie, 35, were gifted a property by their grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. The £1.5 million Birch Hall in Surrey was offered to the daughters of Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, with the Grade II-listed seven-bedroom property having been purchased by trustees acting on behalf of the Queen, but the princesses never actually moved in.
See it here.
Signing off for now
We are taking a break going into tomorrow, but we'll back right here early in the morning for more ongoing royal coverage.
Cheers!
Good morning!
Good morning and welcome to another round-up of royal stories throughout the day. Tuesday is proving to be a busy day for the royals, with the highlight being Prince Edward marking his 62nd birthday.
Queen Camilla will also be hosting a reception this afternoon, as she celebrates the Women of the World (WOW). Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales have confirmed that on Thursday they will be visiting the RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station.
More on Kate and William's engagement
On Thursday, William and Kate will meeting staff and volunteers at the RNLI. Their visit, which coincides with the charity's 25th anniversary, will seem them hear about how the organisation helps to save the lives of people living around the River Thames.
Edward's birthday message
The royal family has marked Edward's birthday with a sweet social media post, check it out below!
Lilibet's sweet quirk
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle often keep their children out of the spotlight, but on Sunday, Meghan revealed a little detail about the couple's young daughter, Lilibet, four. Discover what her sweet nickname for her father is here!
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's unflattering nickname
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is currently without any of his royal titles and honours, after they were stripped from him back in October. But one name that he will be glad to be shot of is the childhood nickname that his nanny, Mabel Anderson, gave him. Find out the unflattering moniker he earned here...
William's sweet gesture
The Prince and Princess of Wales looked so in love at Monday's Commonwealth Day service, and several onlookers saw a sweet moment between the royal couple. HELLO! asked a body language expert about the pair, and see what was said here...
Mike and Zara Tindall arrive for Cheltenham
Mike and Zara Tindall are regular attendees at the Cheltenham Festival, and the couple were seen stepping out for the first day. Zara looked gorgeous in a velvet outfit, while Mike was looking handsome in his tweed look.
King's engagement next week
King Charles will no doubt be busy for the rest of the week, but next Monday sees the monarch head to Manchester and Warrington. There, Charles will be marking the 50th anniversary of the King's trust with a visit to Aviva Studios, home of Factory International. He will see the collaboration between The King's Trust and Factory Academy, who deliver the Trust's Creative Futures, Get into Event Production programme.
Mette-Marit's operation
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit remains out of the public eye following further revelations in the Epstein Files, however, her health woes are also playing a part in her absence. The royal will undergo a lung transplant later this year, and a Palace spokesperson has confirmed a "clear negative development" in her health. Find out more here!
State visit begins
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia have started their state visit to Poland. The royal couple have visited the country on two previous occasions, including in 1993 and 2011.
All from me!
That is all from me for today, I now hand you over to Abby Allen to steer you through the rest of the afternoon and early evening.
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie at the Paralympics
Birthday boy Prince Edward was spotted with his wife Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh, cheering on the British athletes competing in the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympic Games this week.
Lady Kitty Spencer's daughter Athena, 2, sports platinum blonde plaits
Lady Kitty Spencer shared some sweet holiday pictures from a trip to South Africa, which include some rare snaps of her daughter, Athena – who has adorable blonde hair just like her mother.
Click here for the full story.
Queen Camilla hosts Women of the World event for International Women's Day
Queen Camilla hosted a reception as President of Women of the World to celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday afternoon.
Camilla greeted star-studded guests, including Helen Mirren, Harriet Walter, Miriam Margolyes, Penny Lancaster and Hannah Waddingham, before delivering a moving speech to mark the occasion.
"As you can see, I am wearing another badge next to my WOW one," she began. "You might not be close enough to read the message, but it says, simply, 'Shame Must Change Sides'.
"It was given to me last month by Gisèle Pelicot, whom I was honoured and delighted to meet for tea, to hear her story in person, told with grace, strength and, above all, determination that the world’s view of violence against women and girls must shift dramatically.
"As she said in her address to Parliament, “Changing legislation is far easier than changing attitudes. For victims to speak out, society also has to be ready to listen and to hold their hand."
Queen Camilla poses with guests at WOW event
Queen Camilla was pictured posing with guests including Penny Lancaster, Hannah Waddingham and Helen Mirren.
WATCH: Queen Camilla delivers her WOW speech
Watch the Queen deliver her speech in the video captured below:
Queen Letizia dons lab coat over her red trouser suit
Queen Letizia donned a lab coat for her visit to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cajamar Las Palmerillas Experimental Station in Andalusia, Spain, where she toured the labs and learned about the centre's advances in agricultural innovation, sustainability and biotechnology.
Miriam Margolyes delivers special message for the King to Queen Camilla
One of the guests to greet Queen Camilla was Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes.
"Hello darling, how are you?" the actress said, before telling the queen: "Will you tell His Majesty that we love him and we want him to get better and to take no notice of anyone who criticises him because he’s just wonderful."
Camilla, laughing and tapping her on the shoulder, replied: "I’ll try my best."
Queen Camilla stands with victims of violence in her speech
Elsewhere in her speech, Queen Camilla delivered some stark statistics.
"A woman is murdered by a man every three days in the UK. 62% of these women are killed by partners or ex-partners: 70% in the sanctuary of their own home," she said.
"Almost a third of women in England and Wales have endured domestic abuse. 1 in 4 women have been raped or sexually assaulted. And over 70% of women in the UK say that they have been harassed in public. Each of us is, therefore, certain either to have experienced some form of abuse personally, or know a woman or a girl who has."
She continued: "To every survivor of every kind of violence, many of whom have not been able to tell their stories or who have not been believed, please know that you are not alone. We stand with you and alongside you, today and every day, in solidarity, sorrow and sympathy.
"Every woman has a story. And these stories must be told. Because when we live in a culture of silence, we empower violence against women and girls. It is for this reason that, for 15 years, WOW has been sharing women’s experiences through their festivals, inspiring thousands of people across six continents to take action."
























