Prince Edward's Winter Olympics appearance and more

Happy Friday, royal fans! It's a busy, busy day in the calendar for the British and European royals today, with expected outings including Prince Edward's appearance at the Winter Olympics. Stay tuned to keep up with all the latest royal news!

On Thursday, the Princess of Wales headed to the Castle Hill Academy in New Addington, Croydon, as part of Children's Mental Health Week.

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During her visit, the mother of three, who was wearing a brown trouser suit, met with children and spoke about the importance of expressing their emotions.

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The royal donned the 'Nya' Penny Loafers by high street favourite Boden, in a striking chocolate brown. Priced at £119/ $190, they also come in navy blue, with a splash of pink and red!

The Duchess of Sussex has an incredible way of styling simple things to make them look beautiful, and the wife of Prince Harry illustrated this further on Thursday evening, as she shared a snap of her pantry on her As Ever Instagram account - her official lifestyle brand.

Alongside a pristine white shelved area, the royal had stacked her products in perfect order, writing: "Sweet things, made slowly and meant to be shared. Introducing The Complete As Ever Pantry — our most generous set, bringing the full pantry together in one place."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California in 2020. They famously traded Frogmore Cottage for a $14 million Montecito estate, citing "healing" and privacy at the forefront of their move.  

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Read our full, in-depth report here, which explains that Harry enjoys simple American pastimes, like taking Prince Archie on bike rides and surfing, and Meghan's focus on her brand, As Ever. The pair now has time to pursue personal projects.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could face life imprisonment if convicted of serious misconduct. 

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Thames Valley Police are currently assessing allegations that, during his time as a UK trade envoy, Andrew shared classified reports with Jeffrey Epstein. While the maximum penalty for such a breach is life, solicitors note that a sentence of "years, not months" is more probable in a worst-case scenario.

 Read Online Royal Correspondent Eleanor Dye's full report here.

The Princess of Wales may be known for her classic style, which adheres to various unofficial royal rules, but back in 2010, when Prince William announced his engagement to Kate with a photocall at St. James' Palace, Kate wore a daring royal blue dress by Issa that had a romantic, flirty hem. 

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This style is the ideal Valentine's Day dress! For more, read Fashion and Beauty News Editor Laura Sutcliffe's article here.

It's been wonderful chatting all things royal with you this morning! I now pass the baton over to Josh, who will be bringing you the royal news this afternoon.

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Good afternoon, royal fans! Though we're still waiting for Prince Edward to appear, we've got a good helping of royal updates and surprising stories about the families to keep you going throughout the afternoon. Stay tuned for all the latest!

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be living at Wood Farm while his new home, Marsh Farm, undergoes a series of renovations to prepare for his arrival, but he's been spotted on the grounds of his future property ahead of the big relocation.

Meanwhile, a special delivery has arrived for the disgraced royal back at Wood Farm. Read the full story here.

Meanwhile, over in Milan, the sister of King Charles has been attending the Winter Olympics, attending various events in support of Team GB. See the British royal family's official post about her visit below.

On this day, 25 years ago, the then-Prince Charles met with Lord Dholakia, a prominent member of the Gujarati community at St James Palace. Alongside other members of the Gujarati community, they had an informal discussion on the then-recent Indian earthquake.

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Over on The Best Quality Designer Handbag Royal Club, our Royal Editor Emily Nash has shared her weekly newsletter with our most dedicated royal fans, titled "The monarchy is in the eye of storm Andrew, but here's why I hope it will survive". 

In it, Emily writes about how the monarchy is in crisis mode, but it would be foolish to let the "unique asset" of The Firm go .

Read the post below and make sure to join the Club.

The Princess Royal, who has been Magpas Air Ambulance's royal patron since 2020, has once again expressed her support for their service in a recent letter to the charity. See the letter, as shared on social media by the charity, below.

Some early details of the Danish King's visit to Greenland next week, from Wednesday, 18 February to Friday, 20 February, have been unveiled.

According to the royal family's website, his visit begins in Nuuk on Wednesday, then on Thursday, he will visit Maniitsoq, which is located on the west coast of Greenland. The day will end with his departure for Kangerlussuaq, and on Friday, he will visit Kangerlussuaq, where he will witness the Arctic Basic Training programme.

Mike and Zara Tindall are two of the sportiest members of the British royal family, and so it's no surprise that they have the exercise regime and diet to match it.

In an interview, the retired rugby player revealed how his wife's eating habits have changed since welcoming their children, including one food that she's cut completely. Read the full story here.

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That's everything from this afternoon, but the wonderful Matthew Moore will keep you updated with all the royal news from this evening. Have a great one!

We have been obsessed with the Witner Olympics this week, and one of our favourite royal style muses could certainly have been a keen competitor thanks to her skiing abilities. And she was the ultimate ski bunny in all of her chic outfits. Relive one of our favourite ones here!

Both Prince Harry and his late mother, Princess Diana, have been supporters of The HALO Trust, which works to remove minefields across the world. The royal recently made a video call to a pair of volunteers. Learn more here!

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On Thursday, the Princess of Wales was out at the Castle Hill Academy. During her visit, Kate made a special gesture to one of the young girls at the school. Find out more here...

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The late Princess Diana's nieces, Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer, looked like enchanting Disney Princesses on Thursday evening as they headed to the 68th Vienna Opera Ball.

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The pair decided to coordinate in gowns from Oscar de la Renta, and they were wearing Chopard diamonds, Cornelia James gloves and Aquazzura heels. The pair were styled for the event by Siân Gabari.

Ever wondered how Princess Charlene has maintained her figure following her retirement from Olympic swimming? We have all the answers for you here...

Thank you for joining us this week, we will see you all again on Monday for another week of royal news.