Royal family LIVE: The Firm prepares for day in the sun at Ascot on Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward's anniversary

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Princess Leonor of Asturias took part in a training flight with her father, King Felipe VI of Spain. 

The 20-year-old royal has carried out several instruction flights as part of her training at the General Air and Space Academy (AGA) where she is completing her theoretical and practical instruction as a second lieutenant in the Air and Space Force. 

The father and daughter enjoyed a symbolic flight on Friday 19 June, with Felipe flying in an aircraft alongside his daughter. 

During 2025–26, Leonor has been flying the Pilatus PC-21 trainer, completed solo flights, flown in an F-5 training jet, and recently completed parachute training.

To achieve solo flight, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias completed the corresponding theoretical training, as well as the simulator sessions and instructional flights in the Pilatus PC-21, as outlined in the training plan. 

This process has allowed her to acquire the necessary skills to safely perform the so-called "release," which took place on Thursday 18 December.

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Queen Camilla hailed Royal Ascot as the “Best of British” after a day at the races with Hollywood star Stanley Tucci.

The King and his wife hosted guests in the royal box and alongside the Devil Wears Prada actor and his wife Felicity Blunt were the Princess of Wales’ parents Carole and Michael Middleton and the Princess Royal and her daughter Zara Tindall. 

Camilla said “I love it” when asked by ITV Racing about the enduring appeal of world-famous Berkshire meet but lamented her luck on the track after seeing two of her horses well beaten earlier this week, saying “you can but hope”.

The Queen praised the sartorial elegance of the female racegoers, when quizzed about Royal Ascot’s charm: “Well, it’s the best of British really, isn’t it.

“I mean it doesn’t matter whether you love horses, don’t know much about horses, you come here for a really good day to experience a bit of fun, the best racing in the world, the best horses – the elegant women.

“And I think, the world we live in, it’s wonderful just to get away and enjoy yourself and that’s what Ascot does. You get the pageantry and the procession – I love it, it’s five days of pleasure.”

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Princess Anne and Carole Middleton added a pop of colour to Royal Ascot this week as they both sported pink outfits.

The Princess Royal and Carole, the Princess of Wales's mother, both attended the second day of the annual Berkshire racing meet on Wednesday.

Their ensembles were both pre-loved looks, with Carole, 71, repeating the outfit she wore to her daughter Pippa Middleton's wedding to James Matthews in 2017.

Anne, who is often known as the Queen of royal recycling, has also worn her look before. Unbelievably, she first wore it 25 years ago to Royal Ascot in 2001. 

The outfit consists of an eye-catching pink button skirt suit and a matching hat with three flowers. The Princess wore the two-piece look once again to Alexandra Knatchbull's 2016 wedding to Thomas Hooper in Romsey Abbey, Hampshire. 

Despite being the King's sister, Anne appears to rarely buy new clothes, instead looking to re-wear good quality items from the past. 

Have a look at all the photos of the Princess Royal and Carole.

Morning everyone, welcome to HELLO!'s Royal blog. 

I'm Sean and I'll be taking you through the Royal events of today. It's the fourth day of Royal Ascot so stay tuned for all the arrivals. 

Today is also Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward's 27th wedding anniversary. 

Princess Anne will also attend the Sailors' Children's Society Awards Presentation at Hotham Hall.