Royal news LIVE: Prince William and Prince Harry carry out engagements over 3,000 miles apart

Happy Wednesday, royal fans – there's a bit of midweek madness today, as it's incredibly busy for the royals, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex kick off their tour of Jordan, and the Duchess of Edinburgh is set to visit Kenya. Keep your eyes peeled for all the latest updates!

Searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former Windsor home, Royal Lodge, have now ended, according to Thames Valley Police, following his arrest on Thursday, 19 February.

Detectives searched his home over the weekend and into Monday, but the force confirmed in a statement last night that searches on the property are done.

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: “Officers have now left the location we have been searching in Berkshire. This concludes the search activity that commenced following our arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk on Thursday.

“We understand the significant public interest in this case and our investigation remains ongoing. It is important that our investigators are given the time and space to progress their work. We will provide updates when it is appropriate to do so, but this is unlikely to be for some time," he continued.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have landed in Jordan for their two-day humanitarian trip to Aman, Jordan, and have got the day off to a busy start.

They stepped out at a World Health Organisation roundtable with individuals from leading bodies like the United Nations and many of its agencies, diplomatic representatives, and donors. Find out all about their visit here.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales' household is officially looking for some help, as they are seeking to hire a new digital content creator, to help deliver "digital content and storytelling" for the household, working across events and planned social media content creation. Find out more about the opening, and why they're looking for some help, here.

Today marks two days since the death of Thomas Kingston, who was a beloved husband, son, brother and son-in-law. He is remembered by his loved ones as an "exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him". 

Read our full tribute to the late husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston here.

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King Harald of Norway has been hospitalised in Spain, as he is being treated for an as-of-yet undisclosed infection and dehydration.

The 89-year-old celebrated his birthday on Saturday and is thought to have been on holiday in Tenerife with his wife when he came down with the sickness. Read the full story here. 

The Prince of Wales paid a visit to the Francis Crick Institute, a biomedical research centre in London this morning. The centre, created as a partnership between Cancer Research UK, Imperial College London, King's College London, the Medical Research Council, University College London and the Wellcome Trust. 

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When she appeared at the Six Nations game on Saturday, the Princess of Wales' recycled Alexander McQueen coat earned a lot of attention, but it was her distinctively different makeup look that caught our attention this time.

For our breakdown of her more pared-down look, and our beauty expert's thoughts, read here.

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Doing her very best to maintain the image of normality during the family's difficult period, Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, were pictured on a relaxed outing together in Notting Hill.

Their low-key walk marked her first public appearance since the developments involving her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Read the full story here.

Prince William has revealed the film that he and his wife, the Princess of Wales, enjoy watching together at home with their three children, as he walked the red carpet for the BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.

See his brief insight into the Wales children's movie-watching habits, including a love for "arty" films, here.

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The Prince of Wales was greeted with applause on a trip to the Francis Crick Institute in central London today. The heir to the throne, who was visiting the pioneering biomedical research centre to spotlight British innovation, drew hundreds of scientists out of their labs, despite his visit being kept a secret.

William received thunderous applause as he made his way to meet a group of researchers studying how the brain works. Neuroscientists Andreas Schaefer and Katharina Schmack talked the royal visitor through their studies on how "the neural neurons compute" and how scientists are developing ways to help restore speech in patients, which William said was "incredible".

"Presumably you can understand emotional regulation?" the Prince asked. "Does that help us understand mental health? That wasn’t a deliberate segue, I’m trying to think of some good questions to ask!"

Katharina asked him to "imagine a young man in his 20s, about to graduate, thinking about proposing to his girlfriend, but then something shifts. He can’t sleep, he becomes restless, and he hears voices that say really bad things about him. That is what psychosis looks like."

Told that the condition can affect one in 100 people, William looked shocked and replied: "Wow".

Queen Camilla has curated an impressive designer handbag collection worth over £8,000, which she showcased over a two-day period last week. 

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Her collection included a £2,600 Dior 'Lady Dior' bag, which was famously associated with Princess Diana, as well as a bespoke clutch by Launer London, which is worth £1,255. 

For more on Camilla's arm candy, check out Best Quality Designer Handbag 's Fashion and Beauty News Editor, Laura Sutcliffe's article here.

Queen Elizabeth was known for her obedience to royal duty, but she wasn't afraid of a cheeky rule-breaking moment now and then.

One of those moments was the art of applying makeup. Preening in public is considered a complete no-go, with royal ladies expected to arrive at royal engagements looking pristine with perfect hair and makeup, without on-the-go touch-ups.

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However, on three occasions during her reign, the Queen was spotted blatantly flouting the unwritten rule as she applied her lipstick for the world to see.

For more details, check out Lifestyle Writer Katie Daly's article here.

At the Royal reception for BBC's 500 Words, Queen Camilla was pictured greeting Sir Lenny Henry during a reception with finalists, judges, and celebrity readers, to celebrate the final of BBC's creative writing competition 500 Words, held at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

They appeared to be in great spirits as they laughed and smiled during their meeting.

Duchess Sophie is currently on a royal visit to Kenya, and on Wednesday, the royal met with President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi. Prince Edward's wife wore a stunning waist-cinching dress by Suzannah London.

Sophie was pictured greeting Maryann, an 80-year-old tortoise, with joy! Maryann joined a meeting with Sophie and leading business women from the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya at the Pallet Cafe in Lavington, Nairobi.

On Wednesday afternoon, Princess Anne was pictured looking at submarines during her visit to the 'American Geophysical Union Ocean Sciences' meeting, which was held at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.

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 Looking in great spirits, the 75-year-old royal donned a cranberry-toned outfit, which included a ruby red blazer, which she teamed with a burgundy skirt and patent leather knee-high boots.

This may just be the cutest thing you will see all day. Queen Camilla looked delighted to meet Paddington Bear on Wednesday afternoon!

Queen Camilla hosted a reception for BBC's '500 Words at Windsor Castle'. King Charles' wife mingled with finalists, judges, and celebrity readers to celebrate the final of the BBC's creative writing competition.

When she met the lovable bear, who was dressed in his signature outfit of a navy blue duffle coat and a red hat, she took both his paws, and said "Thank you very much for coming, always!" and went on to mention his marmalade sandwiches…

It's been wonderful chatting all things royal with you this afternoon! I now pass the baton over to Beatriz from our US team, who will be with you this evening.

Heated Rivalry fans may still be at the cottage, our Los Angeles correspondent Rebecca Lewis writes, but she has been curious about the other filming locations for the Crave Media series –  and discovered a brilliant royal crossover. 

The opening few minutes of episode two play out to the entirety of Wet Leg's "Mangetout," with scenes of Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) and Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) that give viewers important insight into their growing relationship across the early years as they compete on the ice and remain in close contact through text messages.

As the years pass, Ilya spends his summer breaks back in Moscow, and we see him staying active by running around what is meant to be a Russian estate, but in reality is Dundurn Castle, whose patron is none other than Queen Camilla. 

Read more about it here. 

Marius Borg Hoiby became emotional on the 14th day of a seven-week trial when his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and stepfather, Crown Prince Haakon, were referenced.

Marius faces 38 charges, including four counts of rape and the domestic abuse of a former partner. He denies the most serious charges against him, but if he is convicted, the son of the Norwegian royal could face up to ten years in prison. The 29-year-old has pleaded guilty to transporting marijuana, violating a restraining order and violating the Road Traffic Act.

On Tuesday, one of Marius' ex-partners, influencer Nora Haukland, testified about their relationship, which lasted for a year between 2022 and 2023. She stated that their relationship was characterised by violence, manipulation, and "love bombing".

More details here. 

That's all the royal news we have for you today, but check back right here tomorrow morning for more of our daily royal coverage.

Cheers!

Good morning, royal readers! 

Today, both Prince Harry and Prince William are out with separate engagements over 3,000 miles apart. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are out in Jordan while the Prince and Princess of Wales visit Powys ahead of St David's Day. 

Stay tuned for more… 👑

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are out in Jordan by the invitation of the World Health Organisation (WHO) this week, meeting humanitarian teams coordinating aid efforts for Gaza at the World Central Kitchen logistics hub in Amman. 

The pair also visited the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts (NCRA), where they wrote touching messages of support to patients.

"It's ok not to be ok," penned Harry. "Trust each other. Congratulations on your recovery. Now share your courage and experience."

Read the fully story here. 

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According to reports, Sarah Ferguson once harboured a crush on John F. Kennedy Jr. 

In the book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, author Andrew Lownie claimed that the former wife ofAndrew Mountbatten-Windsoreven and a codename for the son of the American president. 

Click here to find out what it was and the reason behind it…

Prince William could well be the next wingman to Maverick actor Tom Cruise. The pair have enjoyed a warm friendship over the years, and their Goose-and-Maverick dynamic showed no signs of slowing down at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, when William was asked about his favourite film.

"I've got to be careful because I'm a little biased to a particular person," William answered. "But Top Gun 2, for instance, is one of the most incredible films I've watched in a long time." 

Click here to read all about their unexpected bromance. 

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The Princess of Wales is known for her effortless style, and while the royal could track down just about any item of clothing if she wanted to, her favourite jeans designer has shared that she remains adamant about paying for her own pieces.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, jeans designer and founder of IDA Donna Ida Thornton said: "It's more beneficial for designers when the royals buy clothes and not receive freebies."

"It shows that they want it and support your brand and it's not just product being chucked around." She added: "The royals are very conscious like that, and they would always want to pay for things and support brands."

Read the full story here. 

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Prince Edward stepped out for press night at The National Youth Theatre production of Dracula at The National Youth Theatre on Wednesday evening. 

This comes after the duke was unable to attend an event hosted by his brother on Tuesday, as he was coming down with a cold. At the event,  King Charles presented the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education at St James' Palace.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have stepped out in Powys, east Wales, ahead of St David's Day for an very busy day of engagements celebrating the Welsh national day.

See here for the best photos from their day, and for live updates of their whereabouts.