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All the latest royal news from 13 and 14 May 2026, including King Charles attending the State Opening of Parliament amid Keir Starmer's leadership crisis and the Princess of Wales in Italy


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  • The Princess of Wales in Italy
  • Prince Carl Philip of Sweden's 47th birthday
  • King’s Speech to take place for State Opening of Parliament
  • Investiture at Windsor Castle - Ellie Goulding, Daniel Levy, Clive Tyldesley and Kerry Davis
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Princess Kate in Italy

The Prince and Princess of Wales's Instagram account published an update from Kate's Italian trip in support of her early childhood campaign: 

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King Charles

Gardeners' World star Alan Titchmarsh discussed King Charles' horticultural passion behind closed doors, which helps energise him in his 70s. 

"His energy is mind-blowing. He’s enthusiastic, but also pragmatic. The King gets stuck in – he doesn’t just say something should be done, he instigates it," the star revealed. 

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Ciao!

We've got a busy day of royal news today with the Princess of Wales starting her royal trip to Italy.

Today is also the 30th anniversary of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's divorce.

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden marks his 47th birthday.

King’s Speech to take place the State Opening of Parliament.

There are also several investitures at Windsor Castle, including Ellie Goulding.

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