Royal Family LIVE: Princess Kate visits Wales, Marius Borg Høiby trial starts and more

Princess Anne will step out in Sheffield today to visit the Save the Children Nursery and Baby Bank at Meadows Nursery, followed by a visit to Baby Basics UK. 

The Princess Royal has been the Patron of Save the Children since 2017. 

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Good morning and welcome to another busy day of royal news. We'll be keeping you up to speed with all the latest updates from royal families across the globe. 

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Team GB curlers Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat spoke to Best Quality Designer Handbag in an exclusive interview ahead of the Winter Olympics, revealing how starstruck they were by the Prince and Princess of Wales, who joined them at Scotland's National Curling Academy in Stirling.

"I was starstruck, to be honest," says Bruce, 31, who instructed Prince William on how best to approach the sport. "They walked into the ice rink just like two normal people would.

“It was so cool, having the Prince and Princess shaking hands with us, chatting and wishing us good luck. I thought it was really special that they came along and I was honoured to have the opportunity to teach them how to curl."

Read the full exclusive here. 

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His Majesty appears on this week's cover of Best Quality Designer Handbag magazine in an exclusive photo which offers a rare glimpse into the King's private world. 

It comes ahead of the King's upcoming documentary, Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, which will be available on Amazon Prime Video from 6 February.

The film is a "deeply personal" project for the monarch and focuses on sustainability and harmony with nature. 

In the exclusive photo, Charles is pictured in his garden. Check it out below. 

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King Charles stepped out on Sunday with his wife, Queen Camilla, as the pair attended church at St Mary Magdalene on the royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

It comes after Charles made a surprise outing to the Sandringham parkrun on Saturday, cheering on participants from the sidelines.

See the best photos from the King's latest outing here.

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Sarah Ferguson and her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, are mentioned in emails with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Department of Justice on Friday. 

Emails to the disgraced paedophile financier included messages reading "just marry me" and comments about Sarah's daughters. 

One message, sent in January 2010 - just six months after Epstein was released from prison - Sarah wrote: "You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe, my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness. Xx I am at your service. Just marry me."

Other messages refer to Princesses Beatrice, now 37, and Eugenie, 35. On 1 July, 2010, Epstein wrote to “Sarah” saying: “(Redacted) will be in London on sat, any chance of your daughters saying hello”. “Sarah” responded saying "Beatrice is in London with her father. Eugie is away with a cool boyfriend. How long (redacted) in London?"

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Today marks 24 years since King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands tied the knot. The pair said 'I do' at a ceremony held on February 2, 2002 in Netherlands, which was attended by King Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. 

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Prince Harry showcased his seriously impressive surfing skills over the weekend. The Duke of Sussex was seen in the water near his home in Montecito with Meghan Markle and their two children. The clip was posted on Instagram on 31 January by surf coach Raimana Van Bastolaer.

Norway’s prime minister has said he agrees with Crown Princess Mette-Marit's admission of "poor judgement" over her links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The princess is mentioned hundreds of times between 2011 and 2014 in the latest files released by the US Department of Justice relating to Epstein.

Dozens of emails were traded between the crown princess and the convicted sex offender, appearing to show that they were in contact between 2011 and 2014.

In a statement released on Saturday, the princess said: "I showed poor judgement and regret having any contact with Epstein at all. It is simply embarrassing."

She went on to express her "deep sympathy and solidarity with the victims of the abuses committed by Jeffrey Epstein".

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Queen Mary of Denmark made a solo appearance at the European men's handball final on Sunday evening, where she was seen cheering on Denmark in their match against Germany. 

The Danes were crowned European champions for the first time in over a decade to win their match 34-27, playing on home soil in Herning.  

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Pippa Middleton is facing a dilemma regarding the newly-submitted renovation plans for her £15 million country estate , which she owns with her hedge fund manager husband, James Matthews. 

According to a new report in The Telegraph, the sister of the Princess of Wales and her husband have submitted a planning application to West Berkshire council to renovate their Barton Court estate. The couple plan to build a new greenhouse and stables, along with extensions that include a garden room.

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While King Charles continues to reside primarily at Clarence House in London, a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes at another of his Crown-owned properties has just been revealed. 

Hampton Court Palace, the stunning Grade I listed estate in Richmond-upon-Thames, has become the focus of a viral new video as it undergoes its annual "winter clean."

Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh has landed in the UAE.

The brother of King Charles has embarked on several engagements during the first day of his trip, including meeting young people participating in the Award from the British School Al Khubairat and Gordonstoun School at Jubail Mangrove Park, Abu Dhabi. 

While the Princess of Wales has mastered every color in the rainbow, there is a particular magic when she steps out in all-white. 

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One of her most daring experiments with the shade took place over a decade ago. During the 2014 royal tour of Australia, the then-Duchess of Cambridge pushed the boundaries of traditional royal style during a reception at Government House in Canberra.

For the prestigious event, Kate chose a striking white cocktail dress by American designer Lela Rose. The look was far from simple; it featured intricate circular lace detailing on the sleeves and a matching peplum that added a contemporary architectural edge to her silhouette.

King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have stepped out on a special occasion.

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Stepping out to visit the Wijkpaleis community center to mark their anniversary as patrons of the fund, the royal couple marked an anniversary of their own.

Today marks Willem-Alexander and Maxima's 24th wedding anniversary, after they tied the knot on 2 February 2002. The outing is also the queen's first since being taken ill last week with flu.

The son of crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway has been arrested on new charges just days before the start of his rape trial. 

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was arrested on Sunday evening, accused of assault, threats with a knife, and violating a restraining order, according to police in Oslo.

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The arrest came two days before Marius' rape trial begins, which is due to commence on Tuesday and last up to six weeks. The stepson of Prince Haakon faces charges of 38 offences, including four counts of rape and the domestic abuse of a former partner.  

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has stepped out today to visit Wijkpaleis community centre in Rotterdam, an outing that coincides with her 24th wedding anniversary with King Willem Alexander.

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For the occasion, Maxima went for a chic grey caped moment with a tie neck. She also donned shiny black knee-high boots and drop diamond earrings - so chic!

In case you missed it, thousands of people gathered in Sweden for a large demonstration against gun violence over the weekend.

Queen Silvia was in attendance and gave a speech during the gathering.  During the demonstration, the Queen received the Adriana’s Wings award, which recognised her long-standing work advocating for children's rights to safety and protection. 

King Frederik of Denmark held a public audience at Christiansborg Palace earlier today.

The Royal House has a long tradition of allowing anyone with a special request to appear before the Regent. At the audience, it is possible to express gratitude for an order or medal, as well as for a royal appointment or dismissal. The King received 80 audience seekers today, including social and health worker at Care Center Søparken LeveBo Helle Østergaard Severinsen from Frederikshavn who thanked the King for the Merit Medal.

This afternoon, we're bringing you an exclusive interview with the designers behind Queen Camilla and Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh's brooches worn to the premiere of the documentary Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision last week.

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Katie Dickson, who made Sophie's brooch, spent eight hours on her creation, using a mixture of materials: mohair wool, Swarovski crystals, ceramic stones and metal goldwork wires, plus sequins and metal and glass beads.

"I was looking at ceramics in the gardens and all of the different materials, like the metalwork," she told us. "It was an honour."

There's nothing like a royal throwback moment to remind you of the bond King Charles shared with his late mother, The Queen.

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In an unearthed clip from 2018, Charles put their sweet relationship on full display while delivering a heartfelt speech at the Queen's star-studded birthday concert at Royal Albert Hall on 21 April. 

Click here to see the moment in action.

Meghan Markle has teased her 'Galentines' day plans.

Posting on her As Ever lifestyle brand's Instagram, the Duchess of Sussex revealed a new chocolate bar collection that she deems perfect for a night in with your gilfriends on 14 February.

That's all from me here in the UK! I am now handing you over to our Stateside writer, Beatriz Colon, who will keep you updated on all the latest royal news from our New York office.

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As the longest-serving monarch in British history with a reign of 70 years, it's no surprise that the late Queen Elizabeth II has been well remembered for her words of wisdom - and surprising sense of humour.

The royal, who died aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on 8 September 2022, carried out more than 21,000 engagements during her reign, according to the Royal Family's website. She visited over 100 countries, hosted 112 state visits and was served by 14 Prime Ministers, meeting and engaging with thousands of people. 

Such a legacy means the Queen is remembered fondly for her moving words on subjects from duty and unity to personal stories of love and grief, including references to her husband, Prince Philip, and eldest son, King Charles. Read some of her touching statements, and her surprising witty joke that left world leaders speechless, here. 

That's all the royal news we have for you today, but come back right here early tomorrow for more all things royal from us at Best Quality Designer Handbag

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Good morning, royal readers!

Stay tuned for all the latest news this Tuesday, including the Princess of Wales' visit to a textile manufacturer in West Wales and the King and Queen's reception at St James's Palace 👑

Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York's charity, Sarah's Trust, has announced it will be closing "for the foreseeable future". 

The charity, which was founded in 2020, announced the news just days after the former Duchess featured in the latest release of emails with Jeffrey Epstein.

Read the full story here. 

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Queen Mary was spotted out on Sunday as she cheered on Denmark in the EHF Euro 2026 final handball match against Germany in Herning. 

Sporting red and white, Denmark's national colours, the royal donned Gucci glasses which retail around £200. Click here to see a breakdown of the full look. 

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