Royal family RECAP: Harry, Meghan & kids hosted by King & Queen, Albanian royals welcome son, and more

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The Princess of Wales supported her husband Prince William's charity polo match at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor.

Hours after Prince Harry delighted crowds in Birmingham, his brother Prince William took part in the charity match for the 15th time. His participation aimed to raise funds for charities chosen by the Prince and Princess of Wales, including the Wales Air Ambulance (25th Anniversary), The Royal College of Paramedics (25th Anniversary), Shout, Ty Hafan, Forward Trust, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, We Are Farming Minds, The Passage, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.

Kate radiated effortless summer elegance in a sleeveless gingham dress by Temperley London, which looked almost identical to the one Sophie Hunter wore to Wimbledon days earlier.

See the best photos of Kate being a devoted wife and cheering on William, despite having spoken in the past about being allergic to horses.

That's it from me here in Birmingham. Catch up on all the details from my brilliant, inspiring morning in my recap of Harry's solo sporty outing - including details you might have missed.

Bring on the 2027 Invictus Games!

Rugby star Joe Marler has announced Prince Harry as his latest guest on his podcast, Joe Marler Will See You Now.

To mark exactly one year until the Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games, the Duke joins his close friend and former Invictus gold medallist JJ Chalmers to chat with Joe and co-host Jake Bhardwaj. Released on Monday 13 July, the episode will dive into serious topics like grief, trauma and mental fitness.

Speaking about the show's ability to handle heavy themes with warmth, former Celebrity Traitors star Joe said: "We try to pride ourselves on the ability to go from light to dark to serious to fun, because, for me, it's just one big conversation."

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Despite sporting a bloodshot eye, King Charles was in high spirits as he officially opened the University of Oxford's new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities on Friday. Welcomed by Chancellor Lord William Hague and Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, who funded the hub with a £185 million donation, the King was treated to a performance of Monteverdi’s Cantate Domino by a local school choir.

Unveiling a commemorative plaque, the monarch joked: "I was saying when I was at Cambridge 60-something years ago I had to bicycle a very long way to get here. So I’m sure this will make an enormous difference to the university."

During his tour, Charles visited the energy-efficient Sohmen Concert Hall and viewed a rare, historic J.S. Bach manuscript.

That's all from me! I'll be handing over to our lovely US team, who will continue to follow the biggest royal news over the next few hours. 

HELLO! can confirm that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House on July 10, 2026.

Prince Harry arrived in the UK earlier this week to mark the one-year countdown tom the Invictus Games, which is being hosted in Birmingham next year. 

Meghan's attendance, and that of their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, was under weeks of speculation. 

It's been almost a year since the estranged father and son last enjoyed one another's company; Prince Harry was seen arriving by car at King Charles' London residence, Clarence House during a September 2025 visit.

The meeting was short but sweet, with Prince Harry departing Clarence House roughly an hour after his arrival.

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Charles hasn't seen the children since 2022, when the Sussex family stayed at Frogmore Cottage for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee, and the family of four spent time with Charles and Camilla.

Archie was born in the UK in 2019, although Lili was born in Santa Barbara, a year after her parents moved to California.

Harry's week in the UK will conclude with an appearance on Joe Marler’s Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast.

In a trailer for the episode, Harry can be seen joking about his long name, and former rugby player, and The Celebrity Traitors winner, Joe and co-host Jake Bhardwaj chant “duke, duke, duke” as he arrives on the show.

The former England rugby player said: "We try to pride ourselves on the ability to go from light to dark to serious to fun, because, for me, it’s just one big conversation."

The conversation will focus on trauma, coping mechanisms, identity and grief, as well as lighter topics, and the Invictus Games which wil take place in Birmingham in 2027.

The full episode featuring the Duke Of Sussex and Chalmers will launch on YouTube, Spotify and other podcast platforms at 5pm UK time on Monday July 13.

A warm congratulations to Crown Prince Leka of Albania and his wife Blerta Celibashi who have welcomed their first child, four months after they tied the knot.

The Crown Prince shared the news on social media alongside a message from the Albanian Royal Court that read: "The Albanian Royal Court has the distinct pleasure of announcing the birth of His Royal Highness Prince Alexander of the Albanians, son of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians and Princess Blerta. 

"Prince Alexander was born on Friday morning at 11:11 AM on July 10, 2026. Her Royal Highness Princess Blerta gave birth to Prince Alexander at the "Queen Geraldine" University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Tirana. Prince Alexander was born weighing 3 kg 115 g. 

"Princess Blerta and Prince Alexander are in excellent health. The Crown Prince and Princess Blerta express their sincere gratitude to the medical team at the "Queen Geraldine" University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the exceptional care, professionalism, and dedication shown during this joyous occasion."

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Let's close the week out with this report from our very own Emily Nash, who was on hand to watch the Princess of Wales present her husband, Prince William, and kiss him on both cheeks after his team claimed victory in the DMMI Royal Polo Cup.

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Kate, in a black and white checked sleeveless sundress, applauded and smiled as he made his way over to her to accept his prize. 

This was the 15th time that William has played in this polo match, and this year's event was set to take the total amount raised to more than £15,000,000 for deserving causes that the Prince and Princess are passionate about.

See you next week!