Royal blog RECAP: King Charles's sustainability-focused evening and more

Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are keeping their heads down, continuing with family life and work life. 

Edoardo has taken several overseas work trips since the start of the year, with his business, Banda Property. The couple splits their time between St James's Palace in London and their Cotswolds farmhouse, but unearthed comments from Edoardo has hinted why he prefers life in the countryside…

Here is what he had to say in 2020. 

In a new photo, King Charles appeared speaking with Yusuf Tuggar, Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a reception with members of the Nigerian Diaspora at St James' Palace on March 11.

This comes one week before he is set to host the President of Nigeria for a state visit.

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That's all we have for you today, folks, but we'll be right back here early tomorrow morning for more all things royals.

Cheers! 

Hello royal fans and happy Thursday.

I'm here to take you through a morning of royal news, so stay tuned.

Today we have Prince William And Kate out visiting the RNLI Tower Station in Westminster.

Cheltenham Festival continues, and we can't wait to see if Zara Tindall will make an appearance.

King Charles will attend the conclusion of the second annual sustainable markets initiative exhibition and reception at Hampton Court Palace. 

Finally, the Duke of Gloucester will visit RAF Brize Norton.

While we patiently await the royal outings happening today, we are taking a look at King Charles' home on the Sandringham estate.

When King Charles stays at Sandringham House on his 20,000-acre Norfolk estate, he occupies a manor known for its beauty but also for one notoriously uncomfortable space.

In his 2023 memoir Spare, Prince Harry likened the Sandringham dining room to "Dante's Inferno," describing its temperature as "subtropical" compared to the rest of the mild house. This intense heat was a preference of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Harry recalled how he or his father would secretly try to open a window, only for the Queen's whimpering corgis to alert her to the draft. A footman would then promptly slam the window shut, a sound Harry compared to a jail cell door closing.

Prince Mateen of Brunei has posted a new photo featuring his baby daughter - and it is adorable!

The photo, which sees the royal in military uniform, seems to have been taken at the London home he shares with his wife, Princess Anisha Rosnah. Princess Zahrah was born on 8 February.

We have spotted Queen Letizia on her outing in Madrid yesterday, having hosted the  audience with a representation of the European Association against Leukodystrophies in Spain, at La Zarzuela Palace.

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After her palace appearance, she was seen upon arrival at the funeral chapel for Raul del Pozo, in the Plaza de la Villa. Family and friends gathered to say goodbye to the journalist, writer, and columnist Raul del Pozo, who died yesterday on10 March, at the age of 89. 

The Duke of Sussex has been announced as a keynote speaker at a summit in Melbourne when he and wife, the Duchess of Sussex visit Australia next month.

Prince Harry, 41, will take part in the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit, which will focus on mental health in the workplace, taking place on 15 and 16 April.

This news comes after the announcement that Meghan, 44, will be taking part in an in-conversation event and a gala dinner while in Sydney.

Today marks a very special day in the world of Hollywood as it's the iconic Liza Minnelli's 80th birthday! 

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To mark the occasion, we're taking a look back at her most famous royal encounter. In 1991, the Cabaret actress was seen laughing with Princess Diana at a party following the charity film premiere of Stepping Out, at the Langham Hilton Hotel in London. 

In 2022, the photograph featured in Dave Benett's Great Shot, Kid exhibition at the JD Malat Gallery in London. How fabulous!

A new state visit has been announced, which means plenty of pomp and ceremony to look forward to. 

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At the invitation of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands, His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan is set to pay a state visit to the Netherlands. The state visit will take place in the second half of June, and the emperor will be accompanied by Empress Masako. 

It follows the King's state visit to Japan in 2014. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to play a central role in next week's state visit from the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. On Wednesday morning, William and Kate will officially welcome the couple at the Fairmont Hotel in Windsor on behalf of King Charles.

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The visit marks the first Nigerian state visit to the UK in 37 years. The Waleses will join a formal carriage procession to Windsor Castle and attend a ceremonial welcome at the Royal Dais. 

Their increased visibility comes as the King continues a "precautionary phase" of reduced cancer treatment, signaling the couple's readiness for their future roles as they take on greater state responsibilities.

Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh has made an under-the-radar trip to the United States. 

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Touching down in New York on Wednesday, Prince Edward's wife made the trip to undertake a solo visit to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. 

It comes after she missed the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have kicked off their day of engagements in London, navigating the crowds at Borough Market. 

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They met the Trethowan Brothers, family cheesemakers who make and sell handmade, raw and pasteurised milk cheese, Change Please, an award-winning social enterprise fighting homelessness through the power of social enterprise and great tasting coffee, and the Humble Crumble dessert stall.

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During her visit to Borough Market, Kate was seen serving Humble Crumble to a very happy customer.

Humble Crumble began in 2018 when founder Kim Innes started selling fruit crumbles from a farmers’ market stall in London. The concept was centred on crumble paired with custard and toppings, and quickly built a following through word of mouth. By October 2018, the business expanded into multiple market locations, including Borough Market, Old Spitalfields, and Camden, and later, Covent Garden.

Today marks a royal wedding anniversary!

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Queen Rania and King Abdullah of Jordan's eldest daughter, Princess Iman, married Venezuelan financier Jameel Alexander Thermiotis on this day in 2023.

Their ceremony was held at the Beit Al-Urdon Palace in Amman and the bride looked radiant in a custom Dior gown. They have since welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Amina, in February 2025.

After their time in Borough Market, the Prince and Princess of Wales were at the Bermondsey Beer Mile, a walking route that features over 20 craft breweries, taprooms, and bottle shops.

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Although one of the highlights of the royal couple's trip to the Bermondsey Beer Mile would have been the tasting of numerous craft beers, Kate decided against having any.

When offered beverages by brewery owner Hannah Rhodes, Kate said: "Since my diagnosis I haven’t had much alcohol. It's something I have to be a lot more conscious of now."

The royal instead enjoyed a soft drink.

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Although the Princess of Wales didn't take part in any of the drinking of the beer, she did take part in a friendly competition against her husband and brewery owner Peter Jackson. The royal couple were declared the winners, with Peter joking they could come back for a shift!

Have you gotten your ticket yet to a live screening of A Right Royal Podcast which will celebate the legacy of the late Queen? The event will take place next month and features an exclusive interview with royal author, Robert Hardman, as he publishes his new book, Elizabeth II.

Find out more here, and we look forward to seeing you there!"

With high winds and rough weather, the Princess of Wales needed to make sure she had the right look for all the elements. Our lifestyle writer, Katie Daley, reveals whether the royal got it right!

While Mike Tindall has been married to wife Zara since 2011, the former rugby ace was put in an awkward position when a guest on his podcast didn't know who his royal mother-in-law was! Check out Mike's response to the question here...

It's Day 3 of the Cheltenham Races, and as ever, Zara Tindall looked impeccable as she stepped out. See what the glam royal lady wore for the day here...

The royal couple had a fun end to their outing in London, as they were seen riding in a lifeboat alongside members of the RNLI.

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Anne's daughter has been at Cheltenham all week, and now Princess Anne has joined in the fun. The Princess Royal was seen braving the elements as she arrievd for its third day.

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The Spanish queen has been seen taking part in several outings recently, and she looked sharp in a grey suit as she spotted on Thursday.

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The celebrity arrivals have started ahead of The King's Trust 50th anniversary Invest In Futures Gala, led by Brooke Shields and Jerry Hall. You can see all the best-dressed stars here. 

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King Charles arrived at Hampton Court Palace for the conclusion of the second Annual Sustainable Markets Initiative Exhibition (SMI) and Reception, with global CEOs and leaders. 

It's been four years since Prince Albert's wife, Princess Charlene, returned to Monaco after seeking treatment for a severe ear, nose and throat infection she contracted while visiting South Africa. Read what Arlene Prinsloo, author of Charlene: In Search of a Princess, told Best Quality Designer Handbag .

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