Inside our busy day with Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander

Melania, dressed in Erdem, and Maxima made a stylish pair as they posed together for a photo before going inside the White House for dinner together.

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Maxima and Willem-Alexander's working visit to the United States will continue on Tuesday down in South Florida. HELLO! will be joining the Dutch royal couple in Miami, so stay tuned for updates then!

Good morning everyone!

Taking over from the UK now - I'm Eleanor, the online royal correspondent based in London. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are wrapping up the first day of their Australia visit in Melbourne - it's been a busy day with lots on the agenda, so stay with us for the latest updates and best pictures. 

Elsewhere, we've got more royals abroad as the Dutch royals and Princess Madeleine of Sweden are both in the US for separate visits. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima met President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania for dinner at the White House last night. 

And Princess Anne has a few duties today and will be out in London for lunch and dinner. 

Stay tuned!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made an incredible return to Australia. 

The Sussexes landed in Melbourne at around 6.30am local time, before visiting Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital and joining a therapy session with adolescent patients. 

Following their hospital visit, Meghan traveled to a women's homeless shelter run by McAuley Community Services for Women to meet survivors of family violence. 

She then met up with her husband to visit the Australian National Veterans Art Museum.

See all the best photos from day one here. 

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What can't she do??

Meghan got creative during a pottery session on day one of the tour, crafting a clay ostrich - and it looks amazing to us!

She told children at the class: "There’s an ostrich farm actually not far from our home."

Asked a question about birds by a young girl at the class, Meghan replied: "My husband will know, my husband knows everything about birds."

When asked what his clay creation was, Harry replied: "It’s a one-winged kookaburra, it’s very rare."

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Prince Harry and Meghan are on a private visit to Australia, but they were still met with huge crowds on arrival.

The couple beamed in front of photographers, while Harry said it was "great" to be there. 

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn't get to Australia via private jet, as might have been expected. 

Instead, they flew in business class in seats 3E and F, according to reports. 

To find out more and see the reactions of surprised passengers, read our story. 

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As members of the royal family, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis often need to be on their best behaviour. 

At home in Forest Lodge, Windsor, they're looked after their nanny Maria Borrallo when not with the Prince and Princess of Wales. 

Maria runs a tight ship with several rules - our lifestyle writer, Katie Daly, has the details here. 

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The 'naked dress' trend swept red carpets throughout 2025 - but did you know a member of the royal family once took part?

Duchess Sophie wore a very daring lace black top in May 2006 for a party at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. 

But how did she pull it off as a member of the royal family? See the photo and the details here. 

It's that time of year again when influencers, celebrities, and fashionistas pull out all the stops as they head to Coachella music festival. 

But did you know the Princess of Wales once nailed the cowboy festival girl look? These days, she's known for her polished high-end style, but she perfected this very different look with stylish accessories and a timeless cowboy hat. 

See the look from the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park in 2005 - including her skinny jeans. 

Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander are in the US, joining President Donald Trump and Melania at the White House for a dinner and overnight stay on Monday night. Minister-President Jetten also took part in the dinner.

The Dutch royal house has now shared a video of the royal arrival and greeting, which you can watch below: 

We've got more details on Queen Maxima and Melania Trump's fashion now!

Both have opted for diplomatic dressing, making for a very glamorous appearance. 

The Dutch royal opted for a rich burnt-orange dress with elegant draping and a cinched waist, a silhouette that highlighted her confident, fashion-forward style. 

To find out more, see our full fashion breakdown here. 

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The Duchess of Edinburgh has finally returned to royal duties after being forced to miss the Easter service on April 5. 

Sophie had taken an unusual 21-day break from engagements, though she did stay in Sandringham with her husband Prince Edward over Easter. 

On Monday, she stepped out to formally open the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Veterans' Centre at Royal Hospital Chelsea - full details here. 

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The late Queen Elizabeth II was known for her stoic, unshakeable nature through bad times and good in her 70-year reign. 

But there was one rare moment when the pressure became overwhelming and she suffered a period of "nervous exhaustion". 

The little-known moment was revealed by royal biographer Robert Hardman during HELLO!'s live broadcast of A Right Royal Podcast last week. 

See our story for full details and to watch the video of the exciting event. 

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Meghan Markle has certainly had a busy start to her visit to Melbourne with Prince Harry. 

And she was showered with compliments during a visit to a women's homeless shelter run by McAuley Community Services for Women. 

One attendee told her that she "looks like a model", adding that she has "no wrinkles" and "glowing skin". 

Meghan had the most heartwarming reaction: watch our video and read the full story here!

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Crown Prince Haakon visited the coast of Romsdal this week to learn about the Norwegian seafood industry, ahead of his visit to Japan later in the year. 

He said: "I'm very impressed with the trend, and that there are so many people who are willing to invest, many who are willing to work hard to achieve this, not only with good quality, but also with sustainability. I think it's really exciting to keep an eye on."

The Norwegian royal went aboard a mackerel boat and a rowing boat to learn about the most important seafood markets and the maritime industry. 

Thank you for sticking with me throughout a busy morning!

Don't go anywhere, as there's a busy afternoon of royal news to come. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Dutch royals, and Princess Madeleine of Sweden are all continuing their visits abroad. Back in the UK, Princess Anne is attending a dinner and lunch. 

Our lifestyle editor Nichola Murphy will take things from here! 

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King Charles "may never speak again" to disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to a new report by the Daily Mail. 

While Prince Edward and Princess Anne have reportedly reached out to Andrew following his move to Sandringham, it could take an "enormous shift" for the monarch to even be in the same room as his brother.

Queen Mary of Denmark has postponed her father, John Donaldson's, funeral following his death at the age of 84. It is expected to take place after the weekend, when his grandchildren, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, will be confirmed.

A rare photo of Queen Elizabeth II in her "happy place" at Balmoral in the 1970s has been shared by The Buckingham Palace Shop on Instagram.  

Sitting on a rock near a waterfall on the picturesque estate, with one of her beloved corgis on her lap, and another at her feet, the monarch wore a casual tartan kilt and blue cardigan layered over a pink shirt. 

Queen Letizia of Spain kept her look neutral and summery as she received a delegation from the UN refugee agency at Zarzuela Palace. The royal stepped out in white tailored trousers, a matching blouse and a blue patterned jacket, completing her angelic ensemble with Mary Jane heels.

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Have you spotted the Princess of Wales' golden rule she never breaks? Prince Philip reportedly passed on the late Queen's hack of never looking at the camera, but rather at the person they were talking to. 

"If you believe the attention is for you personally, you're going to end up in trouble. The attention is for your role, what you do, what you're supporting. It isn't for you as an individual. You are not a celebrity. You are representing the Royal Family. That's all," Philip said, according to royal author Gyles Brandreth in his biography, Philip The Final Portrait. Keep your eyes peeled next time Princess Kate is out...

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan of Morocco has inaugurated the ‘Mohammed VI Tower’, an emblem of modernity and a symbol of the influence of the twin cities of Rabat and Salé.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured at the Netflix BEEF Season 2 tastemaker event in Montecito over the weekend. As they begin a whirlwind tour of Australia, official photographs of Meghan wearing her chartreuse Heidi Merrick gown and Jimmy Choo heels appear to have been taken down.

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In a previous episode of HELLO!'s A Right Royal Podcast, our Royal Editor and host Emily Nash revealed that the 77-year-old never sleeps with a duvet!

Speaking about how Queen Camilla's sister, Annabel Elliot, has run interior design projects for the royal couple in the past, Emily said: "I mean, I'm assuming he's a traditional sheets and blankets kind of guy. The royal family likes some traditions! He doesn't like things that are very heated, he keeps his properties on the chilly side." Read more here.

That's all from me! I'll hand you over to our US team, who will keep you updated on all things royal into the evening.

As the British monarchy's undisputed hardest worker, Princess Anne has mastered the art of the royal engagement. Year after year, the Princess Royal often tops the list of the most active family members, crisscrossing the country with her signature no-nonsense efficiency. 

But while much is made of the strict dress codes and curtsying protocols the royal family must follow, King Charles' sister has her own deeply personal rule for anyone who joins her on the road. 

See what it is here. 

After their stops in both Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., during which they met with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and separately Donald and Melania Trump, the Dutch royals made their way to Miami. 

There, they started their day at Miami's Henry Mack School, and layer were welcomed by Florida's Secretary of State Cord Byrd at the Pérez Art Museum, which they previously visited during a prior, non-working trip to Miami, the King revealed.

Queen Maxima looked tropical dressed in green for her and King Willem-Alexander's visit to the Pérez Art Museum Miami. The royals were welcomed by Florida’s Secretary of State, Cord Byrd. 

It wasn't the royals first time to the museum. The King revealed that they had previously visited during a private trip. 

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While at the PAMM, Maxima and Willem-Alexander participated in an economic ties roundtable. "The Dutch are very direct. If they're facing issues and problems whatsover Secretary Byrd is right here," the King joked during the roundtable.

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The royals also toured the "Get in the Game" exhibition, where Maxima closely admired Hank Willis Thomas' Guernica artwork, and spoke with students from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom who are studying at different universities in Florida.