Royal family recap: Thailand royals in mourning as King announces Birthday Honours List

Come rain or shine you can guarantee one thing, we'll be here to bring you the very latest royal news from the British monarchy and beyond. Both King Charles and his sister Princess Anne have busy days ahead with packed agendas. See below for all the details.

King Charles will be in Grimsby where he will visit the Horizon Youth Zone followed by the CARE hub and then it is off to Blundell Park, the home of Grimsby FC. 

Meanwhile, Princess Anne will be covering a lot of ground. In Scotland, she will visit Edinburgh Medical School to mark its 300th Anniversary and the Vine Trust Barge in Leith. She also has an engagement in Vauxhall to open International Students House and this evening, The Royal Academy of Engineering, will hold 50th Anniversary of The Prince Philip Gala Dinner at St James's Palace.

As we look forward to this weekend's Trooping the Colour celebrations,  we look back at the 1988 occasion, which took place on 11 June. Prince William, who was five at the time, gave an adorable wave to the crowds. 

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Queen Maxima of The Netherlands flexed her fashion muscles on Wednesday when she stepped out in the jumpsuit of dreams. The royal was dressed up to attend a reception on the second day of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's State Visit. You glow girl! 

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Prince William is on his way to Norfolk for a busy day. His visit will showcase a pioneering pilot programme that is expanding access to preventative mental health support across the county, as well as the vital, volunteer-led work of Norfolk Blood Bikes in delivering life-saving medical supplies. This will be a topic close to William's heart as he used to work for the air ambulance service.

There's wearing your heart on your sleeve, but how about wearing your heart on your chest? Prince Harry paid a sweet tribute to his daughter Princess Lilibet in an Instagram photo when he was seen wearing a "girl dad" T-shirt. This isn't the first time we've seen the royal sport this super-cute garment - check it out.

Nieces of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer, graced the red carpet at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Preview Party last night. A slinky red dress and an LBD with tights were the chosen looks for the night. Gorgeous!

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Queen Letizia of Spain was angelic in white as she attended a Holy Mass led by Pope Leo XIV at the inauguration of the Sagrada Familia’s Jesus Christ Tower in Barcelona, alongside her husband Spain’s King Felipe VI. This chic white dress has a hidden nod to the pope as the dress by Redondo Brand is the same one first wore to Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass on 18 May 2025.

Prince William didn't let the weather dampen his spirits as he stepped out in Grimsby. The Prince of Wales was all smiles ahead of his visit to mental health charity Norfolk and Waveney Mind, in King's Lynn, England. Inside, he sat down to have a cuppa and a chat about emergency response services and community-led mental health initiatives.

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The Crown Prince Of Denmark, who is heir apparent to the throne, has been appointed Second Lieutenant today. King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Mary of Denmark were proud parents in a photo on the important occasion, and siblings Princess Josephine of Denmark and Prince Vincent of Denmark were alongside them. 

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It's been five days now since Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling said 'I do' and we're still reeling at all the details. After their church ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests headed back to Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne's estate for the reception. Discover why this location was the perfect choice! 

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King Charles has quietly bid farewell to his mysterious "hero" bodyguard, more than a month after the US state visit, which was his final duty with the royal. The security chief, whose name has now been revealed to be Jag, celebrated his years of service with a soirée in London on Wednesday night. 

"Last night I was honoured to be invited to Chelsea Barracks for a soirée celebrating the retirement of my good friend Jag, King Charles’ personal Head of Security for many years and, for those who know him, simply one of the finest people you will ever meet," James Eden, founder of Private White V.C and who was in attendance last night, wrote on Instagram. 

He continued: "Without question one of the most photogenic and stylish men I have ever met. Over the years I have loved seeing him photographed wearing Private White V.C in every corner of the globe."

James said he considered the bodyguard to be an "absolute hero to my children". 

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Prince William shared a heartfelt moment during his visit to mental health charity Norfolk and Waveney Mind.

The Prince of Wales comforted businessman Paul Gannon, who became emotional in one of the weekly group sessions while sharing how the charity had supported him. "These guys are amazing, they really are," Paul said, adding "they have been with me…" before being unable to continue. 

William told Paul, "don’t worry, take your time on it," and placed a hand on his shoulder. "I’ll talk until you’re ready to say anything," the royal reassured. 

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King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be stripped of another honour – this one he's held since he was just two years old. 

Andrew could be losing his honour in the Antarctic, following a public suggestion to remove him. The disgraced royal was aged two when his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, named a 74-kilometre landmark in the Antarctic the 'The Prince Andrew Plateau' after him. 

Andrew previously lost his royal titles last November. 

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King Charles braved the rain on Thursday during his visit to Grimsby. 

The royal met and shook hands with those who had waited outside in the downpour to see him upon his arrival at the football gound. 

During a visit to Blundell Park, Charles met and shook hands with the Grimsby Town Football Club's mascot and was presented with a personalised shirt with the number three and "HM King Charles" written on the back. 

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That's all from me!

Handing over to the brilliant Beatriz Colon for an evening of royal news. 

The late Queen Elizabeth II and Jacqueline (Jackie) Kennedy were said to have had much in common. 

The two women both had a passion for horses, had young children in the public eye, and could harness soft diplomacy – though they didn't have "true political power" themselves. 

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However, their first meeting didn't quite go as smoothly as anticipated, according to Caroline Hallemann, author of new book The Kennedys And The Windsors. 

See what she had to reveal here. 

Prince Harry surprised fans with a message before the premiere of a movie produced by a group of local organizations — some of which have been supported by the prince for more than a decade — per the BBC, in a video apologizing for not being able to attend the first screening of To Those Who..., a film about growing up in the inner-city around peer pressure and knife crime.

Harry said in the video the movie was another demonstration of the "creativity and talent that exists among Nottingham's young people."

That's all we have for you today, folks!

We'll be back tomorrow for the last of the week's royal news.

Cheers!

Hello and welcome back to the royal blog! As the British royals gear up for a busy weekend celebrating Trooping the Colour, the King's official birthday parade, we're expecting a quiet day for the likes of Prince William and Princess Kate.

Over in Sweden, it will also be a weekend of celebrations for Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, who will be marking their 12th wedding anniversary. Festivities kicked off with a private pre-wedding dinner on 12 June 2015 on the island of Skeppsholmen, followed by a ceremony at the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace the following day.

Stay with us for all the latest news on Friday 12 June...

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Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has passed away at age 47. The palace confirmed she died at Chulalongkorn Hospital after being hospitalised since December 2022, when she collapsed and fell into a coma due to a mycoplasma infection. 

"Her condition continued to decline progressively," the statement explained. Over more than three years, she had multi-organ infections, arrhythmias and blood clotting disorders.

The princess was billed as a possible successor to her father before she fell ill in 2022. Following her death, King Vajiralongkorn has ordered that his daughter receive royal funeral rites with the highest honours as per royal tradition, and for her remains to be placed at Piman Rattaya Throne Hall in the Grand Palace.

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Princess Anne appeared to make a U-turn regarding her memories of the 1976 Montreal Olympics during a team reunion at London's Lansdowne Club earlier this week. The 75-year-old Princess Royal suffered a concussion during the cross-country event when her horse, Goodwill, got stuck in the mud at the 19th fence. Following her dramatic fall, she famously continued riding.

Speaking at the event, Anne admitted, "The bit I would like to remember, which is the cross country, I don't. But every now and again I see it and think 'oh ok'. I suspect Goodwill remembers it, but I don't."

However, this stands in contrast to a previous statement she released to Team GB ahead of the 2020 Games, where she reflected: "I do remember from my own Olympic journey the anticipation and excitement of stepping onto the Olympic stage." 

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King Charles had a heartwarming reaction after a well-wisher accidentally broke royal protocol during his visit to Grimsby Town Football Club on Thursday. 

Despite being briefed on formal etiquette, the club's ticket office manager, Francine Orr, became overwhelmed with excitement when shaking the monarch's hand and asked, "All right darling?" before immediately apologising.

Rather than taking offence, the 77-year-old King saw the funny side and warmly replied, "That's OK... I like being called darling." Francine later praised the King as incredibly down-to-earth and lovely.

Charles also toured the Horizon Youth Zone state-of-the-art facility and visited The Care Hub, a community care and housing organisation.

On 11 June, the Princess Royal marked the 50th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Engineering at St James’s Palace. During the celebratory event, Anne, who is an avid engineering advocate and Royal Fellow since 2010, met pioneering young engineers, including Lily Owuye, David MacDonald and Kitty Chia-Chi Liao.

The Academy was originally championed by her father, Prince Philip, who hosted the first meeting of 130 engineers at Buckingham Palace. 

In an official anniversary message, Princess Anne reflected on his "legacy", quoting his belief that engineering touches "every individual's life from the cradle to the grave." 

Looking ahead, she noted that the next 50 years will bring complex global challenges, including health inequalities and national security threats. 

"As a profession, you have an obligation to build on these achievements, and turn your collective creativity, expertise, and ambition into a future that works for everyone. No profession is better placed to shape the world of tomorrow," she concluded.

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Preparation for Trooping the Colour 2026 is fully underway, and the landmark event is sure to be a wonderful afternoon, full of some glorious moments.

The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram on Friday to share her fabulous array of wines that she sells as part of her lifestyle brand, As Ever.

Looking elegant, Meghan donned a sumptuous cream blazer, white jeans, and added a plethora of gold jewellery, including her late mother-in-law Princess Diana's iconic gold Cartier Tank Française watch, a cherished inherited piece that her husband, Prince Harry, gifted to her.

In the video, which showed the royal uncorking a bottle of her Sauvignon Blanc, Meghan appears to have removed her engagement ring. This isn't unusual for the royal; she often chooses to wear only her Welsh gold wedding band, as she has done in this latest video.

Meghan may well have removed the stunning piece for practical reasons. After all, it is a priceless piece. Meghan's ring is visually stunning and holds sentimental value for her husband. It features a central, cushion-cut diamond from Botswana (a special place for the pair as they took a trip to the African country during the early days of their dating before announcing their relationship to the world) and two smaller round-cut diamonds from the personal collection of Princess Diana.

Princess Charlene may have been an Olympic swimmer before she was a royal, but she kept a little piece of her old life with her after marrying Prince Albert.

The couple lives in the Prince's Palace of Monaco with their twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. Built as a Genoese fortress in 1191, it has been the official residence of the Sovereign Prince since 1297 and features panoramic views of the Mediterranean and a private outdoor swimming pool.

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The swimming pool is located within the private gardens designed by Princess Grace, which were pictured in 1983 as Albert posed for portraits. The unearthed picture shows the pool surrounded by trees and a large water feature, and a slide can be seen in the vintage snap. On one side sits a white iron table and chairs, where Albert sat with his dog in the dappled sunshine.

For more information on this palatial pool and Charlene's swimming career, check out Lifestyle Editor Nichola Murphy's article here.

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