Royal Family RECAP: William and Kate's heated rivalry, Princess Anne''s Olympics appearance, and more

And speaking of Kate... looks like there may be a heated rivalry (sorry) this weekend between Kate and her husband, Prince William.

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Kate's rugby team of choice is England, of whom she is the patron, while William is patron of the Welsh rugby team - and this weekend sees the two teams go head-to-head in the Six Nations.

Tune into the match at 4:40 pm local time on Saturday...

Did you see the Princess of Wales penned a personal letter to Air Cadets to express her "heartfelt congratulations" as the organization celebrates its 85th anniversary?

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Also spotted?  

Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands!

If you're tuning in to the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, that was Princess Anne beaming and waving at the Team GB athletes as they entered the San Siro stadium!

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Thank you for joining me this afternoon! 

Rebecca will be taking the reins this evening and bringing you more updates on the royals.  

Goodbye for now, 

Megan

The Princess Royal has congratulated Team GB on their selection for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Royal Family's official account uploaded a message of support from Princess Anne, in which she wished this year's competitors the "very best of luck". 

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has released an official statement, expressing her "deepest regret" over her friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

"I would like to express my deepest regret for my friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. It is important for me to apologise to all of you that I have disappointed," the Crown Princess said. "Some of the content of the messages between Epstein and me does not represent the person I want to be. I also apologise for the situation that I have put the Royal Family in, especially the King and Queen." 

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Alongside the statement, which was published on the Royal Household's official website, it was noted that Mette-Marit would like to "explain herself in more detail" in future, but is unable to do so because of a "very demanding situation," and requires "time to gather herself". 

For more, read Best Quality Designer Handbag 's online royal correspondent Eleanor Dye's article here.

The Princess of Wales has expressed her "heartfelt congratulations" to the Air Cadets. Marking the organisation's 85th anniversary, Princess Kate –  who is the Royal Honorary Air Commandant of the Air Cadets – penned a thoughtful letter, in which she commended the volunteers, staff and cadets on their "resilience, innovation and community spirit." 

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For more, read Best Quality Designer Handbag 's online royal correspondent Eleanor Dye's article here.

Princess Anne's husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, was pictured at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on Thursday. Joined by Katherine Grainger, Kate Baker and Eve Muirhead, Timothy watched as Great Britain won the Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 4 match against Czechia. 

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The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to welcome a new addition to their communications team. Rosie Trainor, who previously worked as a Senior Account Manager at Freuds, has officially joined Prince William and Princess Kate's Royal Household as a Senior Communications Officer. 

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HELLO!'s online royal correspondent Eleanor Dye has the lowdown on the royal couple's new hire, as well as their ongoing staff shake-up. Get all the details. 

Good afternoon! I'm Megan, and I will be taking over from the lovely Laura as we delve into all things royal news. There's been an update from the Prince and Princess of Wales, who have made an exciting new hire, not to mention a sighting of Princess Anne's husband, Sir Tim Laurence, at this year's Winter Olympics.

Without further ado, let's get started...

It's been wonderful chatting about all things royal this morning!

I will now pass the baton to the wonderful Megan, who will be with you this afternoon.

Goodbye for now,

Laura

King Charles is seeking a "skilled and passionate" chef to join the culinary team at his Sandringham estate in Norfolk. 

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This advertisement comes at a testing time, as the King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has recently relocated to a private property on the estate following his eviction from Royal Lodge. The new chef will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals using local produce for the royal household and guests.

For more details, check out Best Quality Designer Handbag 's online royal correspondent Eleanor Dye's article here.

Royal fans can now watch Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. Described by the British monarch as a "deeply personal" project, it delves into his everlasting love for the great outdoors.

Sharing a wonderful trailer on Instagram on Friday morning, viewers see the King exploring wildlife during his childhood. Musing on his "connection with the world outside," he remarked: "For me, it’s an essential part of life."

You can read more about the documentary in Best Quality Designer Handbag 's report, here.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has just shared a rare, rather cryptic post on her private Instagram account. 

The 22-year-old future queen, who is currently studying in Sydney, expressed frustration over "personal attacks," admitting she felt she was going "crazy" and further quipped: "When is enough?" 

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The post follows a turbulent period for the Norwegian royals, including her half-brother Marius Borg Høiby's ongoing trial and recent revelations regarding her mother's past contact with Jeffrey Epstein. Ingrid later clarified that her outburst was not directed at her family.

For more, read Best Quality Designer Handbag 's online royal correspondent Eleanor Dye's article here.

On Friday, Queen Mathilde of Belgium was pictured on a royal visit to the Sexual Violence Care Centre in Lodelinsart.

The Queen toured the centre's facilities and met frontline workers supporting victims, including psychologists, nurses, social workers, doctors, and specialist police inspectors.

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The royal looked so chic in her red leather blazer, which had wide lapels and a fitted cut. She teamed it with smart black trousers for a seriously-tailored finish.

You may think the royal line of succession is pretty iron-clad, but history shows it can be changeable. Many would say that King Edward VIII, whose 1936 abdication to marry Wallis Simpson changed the monarchy forever. 

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There have been other cases due to marriage laws; Prince Michael of Kent was removed in 1978 for marrying a Catholic (though he was reinstated in 2015). More recently, Prince Andrew and the Sussexes have seen significant changes to their titles and roles, though they currently remain in the line of succession despite stepping back from duties.

For more, read U.S Royal News Correspondent Alexandra Hurtado's article here.

Princess Marie of Denmark turns 50 today. The royal reached the incredible milestone on Friday, 6th February, and the Danish Royal Family Instagram account shared a stunning new photograph of the royal in the perfect smart/casual attire.

The caption explained that the princess is celebrating the big day in Washington, D.C. with her family. The stylish pictures, which include solo and family shots, were photographed in the family's home in Vedbaek in early January 2026, when they were enjoying their Christmas holidays.

Good morning, royal fans! 

I will be with you all morning, reporting on all things royal that you need to know about. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy!