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

Queen Elizabeth II had already begun to subtly make waves in the fashion world aged eight, two years before she was thrust into the spotlight as the future British monarch when her uncle Edward VIII abdicated.

The then-Princess was pictured posing for a photo at her other uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent's wedding to Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark in 1934. This was one of the late royal's most iconic yet "unknown" dresses, according to Caroline de Guitaut, who has put together Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, which is a comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen’s clothing in The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace from 10 April to 18 October.

See the darling dress here. 

For decades, the image of a crown princess was associated with waiting, discretion, and the repetition of inherited codes. Today, however, something is changing. Princess Leonor of Spain, 20, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, 24, Princess Catharina Amalia of the Netherlands, 22, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, 22, are part of a generation of European heirs who are growing up in the public eye while building, step by step, their own identities.

They are young, contemporaries, born just four years apart, and are in the midst of a life transition.

It is particularly revealing that, while the United Kingdom will not have a queen for at least three generations, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden are moving toward a future led by women. And in this context, clothing ceases to be a superficial detail and becomes a tool for communication.

See some of their forward fashion here. 

That's all we have for you for the next couple of hours, but we'll be right back here early tomorrow morning for more royal coverage from us at HELLO!

Cheers!

Good morning everyone!

It's Eleanor here on royal duty in London this morning - and we've got a very exciting day lined up. 

I'll be taking you through all the royal news this morning: King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to visit Cornwall, but we're also set to see Princess Anne and an Investiture at Windsor Castle. There's a state visit on the cards too, as the Belgian royals are visiting Norway. 

Overnight, we've had news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have an exciting new project with Netflix in the works, so more on that shortly. 

Prince Harry and Meghan have some exciting projects still in the works with Netflix, it was revealed overnight. 

The couple will produce a polo-themed drama with the streaming giant following their 2024 docuseries, Polo. 

The untitled series, penned by Francisca X. Hu (Teacup), is billed as an "upstairs-downstairs drama," according to Deadline. HELLO! understands there are also more productions in the works.

It comes after Meghan's As ever brand cut ties with Netflix earlier this month and a report in Variety magazine that stated the relationship was "done".

Find out all the details here.  

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will be visiting Cornwall today for a joint engagement. 

Included in their schedule is a visit to St Austell's Holy Trinity Church and the Market Hall, to hear about the building's regeneration plans. 

The King will meet local Cornish community groups and representatives from Young People Cornwall inside the church. 

Stay tuned for Their Majesties arrival - we will bring you all the live updates when we get them. 

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Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium have departed for their official state visit to Norway from 24 to 26 March. 

It is the first Belgian state visit to Norway in a generation and highlights the close relationship between the countries. 

However, it comes at a difficult time for the Norwegian royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who last week broke her silence in an emotional interview about her links to Jeffrey Epstein, is not expected to take part. 

Meanwhile, her son, Marius Borg Hoiby, has been on trial at Oslo District Court since February. He faces 38 charges, including four counts of rape, and denies the most serious allegations against him. 

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Duchess Sophie stunned alongside Lady Helen Taylor as she attended the glittering Jane Goodall gala in London on Monday night. 

Held at the luxurious Peninsula London, the Reasons For Hope Gala brought together a host of distinguished guests in support of the Jane Goodall Institute UK, honouring decades of pioneering conservation work.

The 61-year-old looked radiant in a flowing, floor-length gown featuring delicate paisley detailing in soft, neutral tones.

The gala was hosted in honour of Dr Jane Goodall and even featured a pre-recorded message from the Prince of Wales. See all the best pictures here. 

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The Prince and Princess of Wales's loyal nanny Maria Teresa Turrión Borrallo is set to receive a very special honour from the couple on Tuesday. 

Maria, who trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath, will receive the Royal Victorian Medal in Silver at the investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle as a thank you for looking after Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. 

Maria, 54, has been William and Kate's nanny for 12 years, working with the family full-time since 2014 following the birth of Prince George in 2013.

Read more here.  

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Queen Mathilde of Belgium and King Philippe have touched down in Norway for the start of the state visit. 

There will be an official welcome ceremony for the couple at the Palace Square, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Akershus Fortress. 

In the evening on Tuesday there will be a gala dinner at the Royal Palace. Queen Mathilde of Belgium and King Philippe are visiting on the invitation of King Harald and Queen Sonja. 

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The Belgian King and Queen have begun their three-day state visit and have been welcomed at Oslo Airport by Crown Prince Haakon. 

Stay tuned for the best arrival photos - state visits are always when we get the best royal photos! 

Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have been seen for the first time after rumours surfaced that the couple's marriage was in trouble. 

They were sighted together dining at the  Eel Sushi Bar in Notting Hill, before being picked up on Talbot Road. 

Rumours the couple were experiencing "distance" came after Edoardo made several solo trips abroad, including to Miami. However, a friend of the couple told HELLO! that the reports weren't "true at all". 

See the pictures here. 

Prince Edward has been announced as the new patron of the Viva Arts and Community Group in Soham. 

Announcing the news on World Theatre Day, founder Daniel Schumann, said: "We are absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured that HRH has agreed to become Patron."

The Duke of Edinburgh previously visited the theatre in 2023. 

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Calling all royal fans... the next royal wedding is fast approaching! 

Over the weekend, there was a hen do, featuring some of the starriest names in the UK. The "magical" hen group jetted off to the Isle of Sheppey, located off the north coast of Kent. 

But who is getting married? Read here to find out more. 

The Prince of Wales is leading today's investitures ceremony at Windsor Castle. 

Television writer Sir Roy Clarke has been made a Knight Bachelor, which recognises services to entertainment. 

William and Kate's nanny, Maria Turrion Borallo, has also received the Royal Victorian Media in silver. 

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit has made a surprise appearance at the Belgian Royals' state visit following her Epstein interview last Friday. 

She joined Queen Mathilde, King Harald V, Queen Sonja, and Crown Prince Haakon in the Bird Room at the Royal Palace in Oslo. 

She has reportedly only been added to the programme for one activity due to her health. The Crown Princess was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, with recent reports saying her condition is worsening. 

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The Duchess of Edinburgh always opts for a classic and feminine aesthetic - and demonstrated this perfectly earlier this week. 

Duchess Sophie, 61, was seen at Radley College opening the public school's new music facility in Oxfordshire. 

She styled a £2,590 dress that boasted quintessential 1980s details. Our lifestyle writer Katie Daly has all the details here. 

Thank you all for staying with me this morning - the royal agenda is not over yet!

The excellent Matthew Moore will be taking over now and guiding you through this afternoon's events, including King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Cornwall. 

See you all soon!

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the Eden Project, and the royal couple wasted no time in marking its 25th anniversary by slicing into a commemorative cake. However, it ended up being a two-person job, as you can see here!

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave an interview to Norwegian broadcaster NRK last week over her links with the convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. The royal appeared to have emailled the disgraced financier on several occasions, even making disparaging remarks about certain royal events.

However, was her interview anything like Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's car crash appearance on Newsnight? Niklas Kokkinn-Thoresen, the editor-in-chief of Se og Hør, has spoken to Best Quality Designer Handbag to reveal how the interview went down in Norway...

Queen Mathilde and King Philippe have started their state visit in Norway, and it appears that the Belgian queen underwent a style transformation during the flight over. Before takeoff, her hair was styled in her signature tresses, but now some bouncy curls have been added to the look!

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Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent, the twin children of King Frederik and Queen Mary, have appeared in a gorgeous new portrait, and the royal teens look so grown-up. Check it out here!

King Charles has been announced as a new patron for the Community Security Trust (CST), a charity that monitors antisemitism and provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK. The new appointment comes following the attack in Golders Green that saw four Jewish ambulances set on fire.

Last year, the Princess of Wales' right-hand woman, Natasha Archer, left her role. And now, she has hinted at what's coming in her future with a cryptic Instagram post.

Princess Eugenie currently lives in Ivy Cottage, and as you might expect, the royal has a state-of-the-art security system. However, Eugenie doesn't pay for the security. Discover why here...

As a Norland nanny, Maria Teresa has all the skills you would expect for a royal nanny. Discover what her special skill is, that comes in handy when looking after three royal kids.

The Princess of Wales is known to re-wear her clothes, but her subtly tweaked designs are what prove the versatility of her wardrobe. 

In 2019, Prince William's wife, 44, proved just that as she stepped out solo for the National Portrait Gallery Gala, which was also attended by Princess Beatrice and David and Victoria Beckham.

See some of the best examples in the photos here. 

Sarah Ferguson could give Waldo a run for his money. Unlike the striped-shirt book character who hides in plain sight, the former Duchess of York has been flying under the radar, even before her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest. So, where is Sarah?

"The thing with Sarah though is if she wanted to be seen, she would be," The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson said on HELLO!'s A Right Royal podcast. "It's amazing that you can as famous as you are, Sarah Ferguson, you can find a way to hide away."

And of course "there are certainly ways to avoid" being photographed, as HELLO!'s own Emily Nash pointed out.

See more of what they had to say below.

The Princess of Wales's former aide, Natasha Archer has teased some exciting news on Instagram on Tuesday, regarding her next career move. 

The former royal employee, who was senior private executive to Prince William and Princess Kate before she left her post in 2025, has set up her own creative consultancy business.

See what she has teased so far here.