Royal family jan 19-20: King Charles pays tribute to Spain train crash victims, Prince Harry attends court and more

In 2010, Prince William was snapped operating a machine gun in Sydney, Australia. Despite the heat, the royal stayed cool and calm while handling a gun and having target practice alongside Australian soldiers.

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Prince Harry cracked a smile outside court around 10am, as royal supporters shouted "I love you Harry".

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The royal family's team have posted a birthday message on Instagram for the Duchess of Edinburgh. HBD Duchess! 

Prince Harry's barrister David Sherborne told the High Court that the royal feels as though he has "endured a sustained campaign of attacks against him" since he's taken Associated Newspapers Ltd on. Harry has also admitted to feelings of "distress" and "paranoia" due to the media intrusion. 

King Charles has shared a message to King Felipe VI of Spain following the train crash in Andalusia. He sends "special thoughts" to those affected and also gives a shout out to the emergency services. 

Last night, Princess Kate flew under the radar for a special trip to the ballet. After her evening out, she shared a post on social media. Discover what the royal watched and what she thought of it!

Spain's Queen Letizia has been pictured in Adamuz at the site where a high-speed train travelling from Malaga to Madrid crashed into an oncoming train on Sunday. At least 41 people died and more than 120 were injured in the deadliest train accident in Spain in over a decade. Letizia looked sombre in black as she spoke to emergency workers.

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Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi, who married into the Monaco royal family and Princess Madeleine of Sweden, have both shared touching tributes to the late fashion designer, Valentino Garavani. He was the creative mind behind Madeleine's wedding dress and she has shared a stunning sketch of the gown.

With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's move to Sandringham imminent, he has been warned over a potential risk at his new property, Marsh Farm. Read all the details here. 

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King Charles' team share exciting news from his beloved Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle. The grounds, gift shop, and restaurant are set to reopen next week! From 28 January - 22 March 2026, the glorious grounds will be open on selected days from 10am until 4pm. What a lovely way to spend a day.

I'm now handing over to Isabelle Casey, who will be here this afternoon to bring you the latest royal news. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales headed north of the border on Tuesday, with the royal couple travelling up to Stirling, Scotland.

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For their first engagement, the royal couple went to Stirling's National Curling Academy, where they are due to meet athletes competing in the sport in the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Curling is one of Team GB's most successful sports, with teams across the Olympics and Paralympics earning eight medals in the discipline.

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For the occasion, Kate looked amazing, wearing a tartan overcoat. See all the details from the visit here.

Lady Amelia Windsor seldom fails when it comes to her wardrobe and her latest look was no exception.

Wearing pink tie-dye jeans, basking in the winter sun, the 30-year-old royal looked simply stunning!

Princess Alessandra de Osma of Hanover is giving us all the winter sun envy after documenting her January trip to the tropics.

Sporting an ever-so stylish green bikini, adorned with a white paisley-style pattern, Alessandro couldn't have looked more at peace as she posed in a pair of stylish sunglasses, the beach in the background.

The photos also showed an adorable photo of her three young children, whom Alessandra shares with her husband, Prince Christian of Hanover, all wearing matching beachwear. Adorable!

James Middleton had an adorable update from his countryside home in Berkshire, sharing a sweet video of one of his six sweet pups.

Taking to his Instagram account, the dad-of-one penned: "Monday has clearly been very productive. I have always wanted to do this and saw my opportunity ) #guitardog."

The Prince and Princess of Wales stopped for a quick selfie while taking part in curling. See the fab snap below: 

The Duke of Sussex could begin giving evidence in the trial of his legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail on Wednesday, the High Court has heard.

Harry, Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence, politician Sir Simon Hughes, and actresses Sadie Frost and Liz Hurley are all bringing legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over allegations of unlawful information gathering.

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This includes claims that information for articles was obtained by carrying out or commissioning unlawful activities such as phone tapping and “blagging” private records.ANL has strongly denied wrongdoing and is defending the claims.

Prince William was heard giving his wife Kate tips on how to curl while on their visit to Stirling. The Prince had his best concentration face on for his try, with everyone applauding his efforts. 

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Meanwhile, Kate came in with the winning attempt on her second go. 

Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, shared the most beautiful photograph of his mother on what would have been her 90th birthday.

Taking to his official X account, he wote: "My mother would have been 90 today. I love this photograph of her. She looks so fabulous - so understatedly glamorous The day she was born, in Park House, on the royal Sandringham estate - 20 January 1936 - was the day King George V died, across the park in Sandringham House."

The King said he is "profoundly shocked and saddened" in a moving message to King Felipe following the train crash in southern Spain.

At least 41 people have been killed following a two-train crash in Adamuz, Andalusia on Sunday evening.

In the statement released by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, Charles, 77, wrote to the Spanish monarch: "My wife and I have been profoundly shocked and saddened to learn of the appalling train accident in Southern Spain and of the many lives so tragically lost in such a disaster.

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"We offer our deepest possible sympathy to all those who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of their loved ones and our special thoughts remain with those who have been terribly injured in this dreadful accident."

He continued: "We also wish to pay a particular tribute to the emergency services who responded so swiftly and courageously at the scene of the crash.

"We have the greatest admiration for their selfless service and unwavering commitment to helping others in their time of need.

"We hold the people of Spain in our most heartfelt prayers and stand with you in deep sorrow at this painfully difficult time."

Queen Mary stepped out today for a Mary Foundation event, at Holbæk Hospital, where, among other things, the Queen gave a speech and participated in an educational day for midwives, per her latest Instagram post.

Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh was treated to an early birthday present as she carried out a military engagement on Monday.

Sophie, who turned 61 on Tuesday 20 January, visited The Royal Military School of Music at HMS Nelson in Portsmouth in her role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Corps of Army Music (RCAM).

The Army's trainee musicians played Happy Birthday to the Duchess ahead of her special day, and Sophie, who wore a military-style coat with a printed blouse and navy trousers, looked absolutely thrilled. Watch the moment here. 

Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales displayed her competitive side as she begged for another chance to try curling during a joint visit to Scotland with Prince William on Tuesday.

The royal couple visited the National Curling Academy in Stirling where they wished good luck to Team GB and Paralympics GB Curling teams ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games that start in Milano-Cortina next month. 

William and Kate were given a five-minute demonstration on the ice by skips Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds, who showed them how to push off from the rubber hack, a foothold in the ice, and use the slippery sole they were given to propel themselves forward.

After watching her husband's attempt, a nervous Kate stepped out tentatively onto the ice and hoisted her long skirt up as she got into position. Watch it here. 

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