Royal family RECAP: Andrew and Sarah latest, Princess Anne to quietly mark family celebration and more

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It's Isabelle here, bringing you all the royal updates from across the globe this morning. Stay tuned!

The Princess Royal will quietly mark her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence's 71st birthday on Sunday. 

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The couple, who married Princess Anne in 1992, are expected to enjoy low-key celebrations amid the ongoing family drama with Anne's brother, the former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Anne and Sir Tim's nuptials came after the royal's first marriage to Captain Mark Phillips, with whom Anne shares her children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips.

Lady Amelia and Eliza Spencer enjoyed an evening at the Dorchester on Thursday at a private event for property investment opportunities overseas, hosted by Kamani Living.

While looking exceptionally elegant in all-black ensembles, Princess Diana's nieces enjoyed a performance from former X-Factor contestant Leona Lewis. 

Following his two-day trip to Aman, Jordan, Prince Harry has issued an urgent plea after his and his wife, Meghan Markle's, emotional visit to a refugee camp, as well as patients recovering from life-changing injuries in hospital. 

The couple previously donated £500,000 to the World Health Organisation to help the cause.

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"It was really important for us to highlight this important work Jordan does in this region. The work has been going on for decades, but more so recently, it has been a humanitarian hub for the Middle East.

"The world should be incredibly grateful for the work that Jordan is doing, and the moral leadership it is showing for the world right now."

The King and Queen of Sweden enjoyed a night at the opera on Thursday night, attending a performance of the new production, Selma.

Photos from the evening were shared on the social media channels for the Swedish royal family alongside the caption: "Last night the Royal Couple were guests of honor at the premiere of the newly written opera 'Selma' which was performed at @wermlandopera. Earlier in the day, King Selma visited Lagerlöf's childhood home in Mårbacka."

The CEO OF King Charles' charity of the King's Foundation, stepped down after less than three years in the role. Kristina Murrin CBE, a former civil servant at 10 Downing Street, has left the role just weeks after the premiere of Charles's new documentary on Amazon Prime, Finding Harmony: A King's Vision. 

It comes just weeks after the Chair of the Foundation, Dame Ann Limb, quietly left her role in December. The Foundation is currently in the process of appointing a successor to Kristina, with Emily Cherrington leading the organisation in the meantime. 

According to The Sunday Times's Whitehall Editor, Gabriel Pogrund, the decision has left the King "profoundly unhappy" and has resulted in "instability" at the top of the charity. 

Lady Amelia Windsor never fails when it comes to her stylish and sustainable sense of style. 

The 30-year-old cousin of Prince William and Harry always makes a statement with her stand-out sense of style.

On Thursday, Amelia showed off her gorgeous chequered ankle-length skirt, posing for a quick mirror selfie while out and about.

Prince Harry's allegations of having a 'fight' with Prince William were 'massively overblown' as it never actually got physical, it has been claimed in a new book. 

In a new book by The Mirror's Royal Editor, Russell Myers, William And Catherine: The Inside Story, that the fight was nowhere near as serious as initially portrayed. 

Myers writes: "At the beginning of 2019, William arranged to see his brother at his home to question him directly over Meghan’s behaviour towards palace staff. While William’s account of what happened that day has never been heard, sources close to the Prince of Wales insist that the Duke of Sussex’s recollection of events was 'massively overblown'."

Read the full story here.

Royal film star? Count Nikolai of Monpezat has added acting to his CV.

Taking to his Instagram account, the Danish royal documented his new feature film, Doktor Glas.

"What a journey and what an amazing project to be part of. My first time featuring in a film, thank you for letting me be part of it @doktor.glas."

On this day in 2019, the Prince and Princess of Wales enjoyed an exciting trip to Northern Ireland. 

While there, Kate, then the Duchess of Cambridge, took part in a football training session with children during a visit to the National Stadium in Belfast, home of the Irish Football Association.

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Showing off her sporty side, the future Queen wasn't afraid to get stuck in, while sporting an aran knit jumper, sweeping her long brunette tresses back into a low ponytail.

On this day in royal history, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were enjoying their state visit to Australia in 2005.  See the pair enjoying the kangaroos below!

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While the drama involving Andrew Moutbatten-Windsor is unfolding before our eyes, many fans are wondering where Sarah Ferguson will relocate to. 

The former Duchess, 66, has reportedly been recovering at a wellness retreat in Ireland since the news, but where will she be moving upon her return?

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Prior to Andrew's arrest, a source told Best Quality Designer Handbag : "She has stood by [Andrew] all these years but is now ready to spread her wings. She won't be moving in with him to the new house on the Sandringham Estate. She won't be moving into Beatrice's Cotswolds home, though. Eugenie's home in Portugal is a contender while she finds somewhere." But it is still yet to be revealed where Sarah will call home. Read the full story here.

That's it from me! I am handing the reins over to the lovely Matthew, who will be giving you all the royal updates this afternoon.

In the latest edition of Best Quality Designer Handbag 's A Right Royal Podcast, we spoke to the Mirror's royal editor, Russell Myers, who recently published William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story. In our chat, he revealed more about how both Prince William and Prince Harry felt about their disgraced uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Find out all you need to know here...

In 2018, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was then known by his royal titles, was in Inverness. The former Duke of York was there to mark the completion of the city's Town House, and a commemorative plaque marking his appearance was placed. However, on Friday, it was reported that Highland Council had now removed the plaque and placed it into storage.

Two separate Scottish areas with plaques or paving stones dedicated to Andrew are also considering taking action.

The Duchess of Sophie was busy last night, visiting a dinner where she discussed peace and security in Kenya.

King Charles was out at a military base on Thursday, and on Friday, the monarch had a second defence-related outing. The royal family's social media accounts revealed that Charles was at the Northwood Headquarters, which is described as "the nerve centre of UK defence".

Prince Harry has been out in Jordan this week with his wife, Meghan Markle, and during the trip, the Duke of Sussex sat down with Channel 4 News, where he seemingly referenced his disgraced uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.

Learn more here...

While her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, was seen earlier in the week, Beatrice has now been spotted for the first time since Andrew's arrest. She was joined by her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, art curator, Carrie Scott and Carrie's partner, Nick Lazarus. See the exclusive photos here.

Actress Ruthie Henshall dated Edward for five years, and the star will be revealing more about their relationship as she's set to publish a tell-all memoir. Here's all you need to know about the glam star...

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Before his eviction, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor used to live in Royal Lodge, but the property has a sad history. Learn more about it here...

The Mirror's royal editor, Russell Myers, shared with Best Quality Designer Handbag several insights about the Prince and Princess of Wales' early relationship. The couple famously met while at St Andrews University, and Russell quashed some of the rumours about their courtship. Find out more here.

Thanks for being with me for this afternoon that was filled with royal news. Rebecca Lewis will take you through the evening.

Hello HELLO! readers, and welcome to the final hours of this week's blog.

Have you seen this adorable rediscovered picture of a young John F. Kennedy Jr. greeting Queen Elizabeth II? 

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Alexandra Hurtado has all the details on how this meeting came about...

I've also really enjoyed this piece by our senior editor Jack Malvern, who has written about how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Jordan has come across as a marked difference to past international trips.

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"From their Oprah interview onwards, Harry and Meghan have been so closely identified with their sense of grievance that it colours everything they do. Even when the Duchess is skipping about a kitchen sprinkling flowers on a rainbow fruit platter, there is the inescapable context that we are watching her in Montecito because that is where she is recuperating from her clash with the royal family," writes Jack.

"Their trip to Jordan this week seemed different."

Read more of his feature here.

Princess Beatrice has also finally broken her cover following the arrest of her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on 19 February.

The eldest daughter of Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson was seen out in London with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and a small group of friends, and Best Quality Designer Handbag has the images.

I don't know about you, but I love hearing stories about the late Queen Elizabeth II and her relationship with Princess Kate, so I want to make sure this story from Thursday is on your radar.

According to author Russell Myers, the now-Princess of Wales and the late Queen had secret meetings before Kate became engaged to Prince William, proving that the mother of King Charles and Princess Anne had an interest in the relationship much earlier than was publicly known.

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According to Russell, the Queen had "become intent on keeping a watchful eye over her heir," which prompted her to consider bringing his partner "closer into the fold".

Find out more about these meetings here.