Royal family 23 & 24 March: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Cornwall as Prince Harry and Meghan reveal Netflix news, more

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Princess Eugenie turns 36 today. The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson will likely be keeping her celebrations low-key this year, as it comes amid the ongoing scandal involving her parents' controversial ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. 

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The Duchess of Edinburgh will step out in London today to attend the Jane Goodall Institute's Hope Gala Dinner at The Peninsula, 1 Grosvenor Place. 

It's been a busy few weeks for Duchess Sophie, who, earlier this month, was in New York City, attending the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women meeting. Prior to that, Sophie joined her husband, Prince Edward, in Italy for the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games.

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According to a new report, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are reportedly refusing to let her mother Sarah Ferguson temporarily move in with their family after being evicted from Royal Lodge. 

A new report by the Daily Mail suggests the 35-year-old royal's businessman husband is putting his foot down about letting Sarah take refuse in their home, amid the ongoing scandal involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife's controversial ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Princess Eugenie's 36th birthday comes during a turbulent time for her family stemming from the scandal involving her parents' connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Speaking on HELLO!'s A Right Royal podcast, Matt Wilkinson, Royal Editor for The Sun, said that Eugenie and her sister Beatrice are "probably going through a complete and utter personal crisis". 

"I've got sympathy for both Beatrice and Eugenie, and I'd like to see them somehow rehabilitated and used properly in the royal family," said Matt. "I think the King wants her, wants them both, to not pay for the sins of their parents, but I'm not sure there is mass public sympathy for them at the moment. They're probably going through a complete and utter personal crisis."

Read the full story here. 

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The date of King Charles's first Garden Party of 2026 will fall on the birthday of Prince Archie, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 

Three Garden Parties will take place this summer in the Buckingham Palace Garden, as well as one at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, celebrating frontline workers from across the United Kingdom.

Find out more here. 

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HELLO!'s Royal Editor Emily Nash has written about the royals' busy week, from DJ sets to state visits and soft power. 

Read her latest piece, 'The royals schooled us in how they stay relevant', here.

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Princess Beatrice is reportedly navigating a period of "distance" from her husband, property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. 

According to a new report in the Mail on Sunday, the husband of the eldest daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson has recently spent time abroad, including travelling to Florida earlier this month to work on a new project for his company, Banda Property.

Sources have claimed that Edoardo is keen to keep his business separate from the scandal surrounding Andrew. 

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The Prince of Wales has finally set the record straight on his religious beliefs. An aide to Prince William said that the heir to the throne's "commitment to the Church of England is sometimes quieter than people expect".

Read the full story here. 

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The Duchess of Sussex has not been back to the UK since September 2022, when she attended the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II. 

In the latest episode of HELLO!'s A Right Royal Podcast, Matt Wilkinson, Royal Editor of The Sun, spoke about the possibility of Meghan returning to UK soil  – and it will only be when her husband Prince Harry has won his security legal battle and his protection is reinstated, which could happen by the summer.

"I think we will know if they've got their security back if Meghan comes this summer for the Invictus Games year-out event," said Matt. 

"If Meghan comes to the UK, then you can guarantee that they've won their security deal. But I think we'll have to wait. I think we'll have to wait until the summer."

Read the full story here. 

Princess Eugenie is turning 36 today, but it's likely to be a low-key occasion due to the York family's ongoing Epstein scandal. 

The royal, who is the younger daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, is expected to lie low on her big day and will likely be marking her birthday in private at home with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, and their young sons August, five, and Ernest, two. 

Find out more. 

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Lady Amelia Windsor shared a glimpse inside the hen do of her sister, Lady Marina Windsor, over the weekend. 

Taking to Instagram, the Duke Of Kent's granddaughter, 30, posted a photo of her sister Marina, 33, wearing a white crop top and floaty skirt. 

See the post here. 

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has installed a white mobile home in the grounds of his new home in Norfolk. It is intended for use by his security staff, as there is no longer room in the property itself after he recently downsized., HELLO! understands. 

The home was placed in the former Duke of York's back garden at Marsh Farm in Wolferton on the Sandringham Estate. 

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Charles Spencer has delighted his social media followers by sharing some old family photographs. Taking to Instagram, the 9th Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess Diana, posted two throwback images of his father, John Spencer - and he looks just like him!

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Princess Marie Chantal and her husband, Prince Pavlos of Greece, have taken to Instagram to share pictures from their trip to Utah, United States.

The royal couple wore understated hiking outfits as they made the most of the great outdoors. Marie-Chantal and Pavlos spend a lot of time in the US and the princess owns a penthouse in New York.

Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh and Duchess Sophie have reportedly earned up to £130,000 annually by subletting a converted stable block at their Bagshot Park estate. 

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While the couple occupies the 120-room Surrey mansion under a long-term lease with a nominal "peppercorn rent," the 6,667-square-foot Grade II listed stables have been utilised as premium office space.

Located 400 meters from the main residence, the office space was recently marketed for £10,834 per month. The facility boasts modern amenities, including meeting rooms, fibre connectivity, and 30 parking spaces.

King Charles was delighted to become a grandfather for the fourth time when Prince Archie was born on May 6, 2019. While the six-year-old now resides in California, he was born in London and first met the late Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.

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At the time, the then-Prince of Wales was 600 miles away in Berlin on an official state visit. Undertaken at the government's request to strengthen Anglo-German relations, the trip included meetings with Chancellor Angela Merkel and a visit to the Berlin Airlift Memorial. Charles eventually traveled back to meet his new grandson following the conclusion of these high-level diplomatic engagements.

Reports that Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are facing marriage difficulties in the wake of her father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest "are not true at all", friends of the couple have exclusively told Best Quality Designer Handbag  today.

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Friends have shut down any rumours of relationship issues, insisting that the couple, like many others, are "balancing" physical distance because of work with family life.

A friend of Beatrice and Edo's tells HELLO!: "The only thing Bea and Edo are navigating are their busy jobs and looking after their children! They've both had recent stints working abroad and like so many working parents, have balancing work with looking after the kids. 

Meghan Markle recently showcased her California aesthetic on Instagram, posing in a light-reflecting ivory 'Havana' dress by Brochu Walker. Shared via her lifestyle brand, As Ever, the £260 ensemble featured puff sleeves and an oversized skirt — a perfect choice for the current Montecito heatwave.

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In a surprising twist, the Duchess of Sussex paired the summer dress with Hunter Wellington boots while filming content. Though typically reserved for colder weather, the boots are a known favourite of her sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales. 

Meghan’s choice to blend high-fashion summer staples with rugged outdoor gear highlights her evolving style as she grows her independent brand in 2026.

Fredensborg Castle Church will be the setting for the confirmation of twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark on Saturday, 18 April 2026, it has been confirmed.

In continuation of the Prince and Princess's confirmation preparations, the future confirmands participated in the castle church's Sunday service together with their grandmother, Queen Margrethe.

Over the past 100 years, Fredensborg Castle Church has been the centre for particularly royal confirmations. Both Queen Margrethe and King Frederik King were confirmed here in 1955 and 1981, respectively.

New pictures have been released from a Swedish royal outing last week.

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended the annual celebration of the Royal Academy of Letters.

The Academy was founded by Queen Lovisa Ulrika on 20 March 1753. Its primary purpose is to promote and finance research in the humanities and social sciences, as well as cultural heritage conservation.

During the annual celebration, the King awarded, among other things, the Gad Rausing Prize to archaeology professor Gavin Lucas from the University of Iceland for outstanding humanistic research in 2026.

On this day in 2022, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended a dinner hosted by the Governor General of Jamaica at King's House in Kingston.

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Kate looked simply breathtaking in an emerald Jenny Packham gown featuring a full tulle skirt and ruffle across the bodice. The sparkly number was paired with Queen Elizabeth's earrings.

Queen Silvia has stepped out today, arriving at the State Chancellery of North Rhine-Westphalia for a brief meeting with Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst in Düsseldorf, Germany. 

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Queen Silvia was seen signing the guest book at the State Chancellery of North Rhine-Westphalia prior to her brief meeting with Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst.

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Princess Charlene's style is known for its experimental edge, but for her 11-year-old daughter, Princess Gabriella, the focus remains on classic, age-appropriate elegance. Attending the opening of the 14th Sainte-Dévote rugby tournament on 20 March 2026, Gabriella joined her mother at Stade Louis-II in a polished yet youthful ensemble.

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The young princess paired dark-wash wide-leg jeans with a baby pink tweed jacket. She completed the look with matching bubblegum pink ballet flats, keeping her hair straight and natural. Stylists noted the outfit was a perfect choice for the sporting event, balancing comfort with a sophisticated royal aesthetic.

Prince Harry has joined the lineup for the upcoming InterEdge Summit in Melbourne, Australia.

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Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales has turned color into a quiet form of diplomacy. Over the years, the British royal has mastered the art of flag dressing, transforming the shades of a country's colors into a fashion statement. That particular type of dressing is "one of the most immediate visual signals and is a form of sartorial diplomacy," British fashion designer Amanda Wakeley OBE explains to Best Quality Designer Handbag , but "it's rarely handled in a literal way."

See more of what she had to say below.