Royal family 30-31 March: King Charles' exact state visit dates accidentally revealed in double blunder, Harry's appearance, more

Good morning and welcome to another busy day of royal news. We'll be keeping you up to speed on all the latest updates from royal households across the world, so stay tuned!

The BBC will mark what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with a new documentary.

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century will recount the longest-serving monarch's reign and legacy, featuring archival footage and first-hand accounts. 

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Over the weekend, Buckingham Palace switched off its lights to mark 'Earth Hour', joining other major landmarks around the world. 

King Charles, who has dedicated much of his life to campaigning for the environment and being an advocate for climate action, demonstrated his passion with a 60-minute black-out to raise awareness for climate change. 

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Life looks very different for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie following the fallout of their parents Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ties with Jeffrey Epstein. 

On how Beatrice is coping amid the scandal, a friend of the sisters said: "Bea has found the scrutiny very hard, especially the strain of the past few weeks. It has felt as though things have been in freefall, and she's being hammered and bullied by commentators."

They added that Beatrice is "keeping calm and carrying on". "She learnt a lot from her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. This is a family in turmoil, but Bea is working hard; the juggle of full-time work and being a parent is her main priority, in order to keep herself mentally strong and her life moving."

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On this day 24 years ago, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother passed away at the age of 101, peacefully at Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Elizabeth was the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, the former British sovereign, and the widow of King George VI. 

She was born the Honourable Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon on 4 August 1900. 

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King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have welcomed two new horses to their royal stables, Flik and Flak. 

The horses were named by Queen Mary and are the first new horses since the change of the throne. 

The news was announced on Instagram today. See the post below.

As Prince George marks his final year of preparatory school, the Prince and Princess of Wales have a big decision to make about the future of his education. 

In the latest episode of Best Quality Designer Handbag 's A Right Royal Podcast, Melanie Sanderson, managing editor of The Good Schools Guide, revealed that the royal couple could very well be holding multiple places as they consider their options. 

"I feel as though the Waleses may be holding multiple places at different schools," she said. "It sort of feels as though if they had made a definitive decision, somebody would know and it would be out there."

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Princess Astrid of Norway has been taken to hospital, the palace has revealed. 

The 94-year-old, who is the sister of King Harald, is recovering from pneumonia at Oslo National Hospital and did not take part in last week's state visit from the Belgian royal family.

She is now said to be "on the road to recovery" after being admitted to the hospital last Friday. 

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A carpet that played a key role in two coronations and a royal wedding will go under the hammer at Christie's next month.

The Holms Hepburn carpet, which is valued at up to £40,000, was used at the coronations of Edward VII in 1902 and George V in 1911. In 1922, it was present at the wedding of Princess Mary. It is being sold as part of the auction house's Art of the Islamic and Indian worlds sale.

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The Duke of Sussex is reportedly hoping for a  reunion between his father, King Charles, and his two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. 

The Times reported that Prince Harry hopes to be invited by his father to spend some "family time" with his wife, the Duchess of Sussex and children, in Norfolk this summer.

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It's been reported that King Charles is sceptical about the Duke of Sussex's hopes to visit Sandringham in the summer with his wife Meghan and two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. 

A friend of the King told the Daily Mail: "If Harry truly wishes to see his father, he would do well to encourage his supporters to allow such matters to be discussed privately, since low trust and bitter experience in this regard remains one of the principal barriers to progress."

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Priscilla Presley, the widow of Elvis Presley, has been forced to address claims that Sarah Ferguson is living with her. 

A spokesperson for the 80-year-old told People that speculation that the former Duchess of York is living with her is "totally false".

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Their Majesties The King and Queen's Easter Sunday plans have been unveiled. The  couple, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will attend the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor on Easter Sunday.

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Join HELLO! and royal experts as we celebrate the late Queen's life and legacy as the world marks her centenary this April.

HELLO!'s podcast hosts Emily Nash, Andrea Caamano and Emmy Griffiths will be quizzing bestselling biographer and royal commentator Robert Hardman over tea, coffee and pastries in a beautiful central London setting.

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A look through the fashion archives reveals a striking 2002 ensemble from Duchess Sophie that highlights her ability to blend classic elegance with a hint of drama. 

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Attending a black-tie event, the royal wore a sumptuous black satin gown featuring a ruched, off-the-shoulder neckline and a built-in corset that created a sophisticated, streamlined silhouette.

The ensemble bore a striking resemblance to Princess Diana's iconic 1994 "revenge dress," sharing a similar daring, shoulder-baring cut. Sophie accessorized the floor-length creation with a diamond necklace and drop earrings, styling her hair in soft curls. This archival look remains a standout example of her evolving sartorial confidence.

Earlier today, I took a dive into the fashion archive of Pippa Middleton and unearthed her gorgeous pregnancy outfit from 2018.

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Pippa, now 42, made a stylish appearance at Wimbledon alongside her brother, James Middleton. Six months pregnant with her first son, Arthur, she chose a radiant white and blue linen shirt dress by Ralph Lauren that was perfectly suited for the July heat. The dress featured an open collar, elbow-length sleeves, and a structured tie-belt waist.

To ensure comfort and movement, the wife of James Matthews slightly unbuttoned the floaty skirt, pairing the look with black lace-up espadrilles and a matching crossbody bag.

A new book by Tom Bower claims that King Charles faced internal criticism from senior royals for his "reticence" in managing the controversies surrounding Prince Harry and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. 

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Published last Thursday, the biography describes the monarch as "dithering" on key decisions before Prince William eventually intervened.

In response, representatives for Harry and Meghan have dismissed the claims, stating the author’s "fixation" on the couple has "crossed a line."

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not join the royal family for the traditional Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel this year, Best Quality Designer Handbag understands. 

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The sisters, daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, have been regular attendees in the past. The decision follows Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office on 19 February.

However, they are very much part of the family Christmas at Sandringham and will be seen at future family celebrations.

Last week, the Princess of Wales displayed a masterclass in classic styling while meeting Dame Sarah Mullally at Canterbury Cathedral. 

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The 44-year-old wore a grey checked Suzannah London dress coat, paired with sentimental Cassandra Goad pearl earrings first seen at Prince Louis' 2018 christening.

The ensemble’s centerpiece was a striking £695 'Houndstooth Straw Boater' by Juliette Botterill, featuring a bold ostrich quill. While boaters are typically reserved for summer regattas, Kate modernised the silhouette for the formal occasion. She completed the look with black Ralph Lauren ‘Celia’ stilettos, balancing traditional ecclesiastical protocols with her signature contemporary flair.

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Now that the clocks have gone forward and sunnier days appear to be on the way, it's time to start thinking about our summer outfits. There are many standout seasonal events taking place soon, from Wimbledon and the Chelsea Flower Show to Royal Ascot.

Speaking of Royal Ascot, if you are heading to the famous racecourse this year, you may want to take style tips from the ever-beautiful Zara Tindall.

A regular attendee, the wife of Mike Tindall could write a book on how to look elegant at outdoor events, and as a fashion editor, one of Laura Sutcliffe's looks she has worn is the Zimmermann ensemble she donned in 2019.

See it here.

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We've got a very busy royal day today - despite it being the Easter holidays! 

There will be morning and afternoon investitures at Windsor Castle - we will bring you more on this as we get it. 

Prince Harry is set to be a keynote speaker at the International Association of Privacy Professionals, while closing submissions in his ANL trial are set to conclude. 

Meanwhile, the Duchess of Gloucester is set to visit St Peter's Hospital. 

Stay tuned! 

Who could it be? 

A royal family member joked that Penny Mordaunt stole the show from King Charles at his coronation in 2023, the former conservative MP has now revealed.

Her spectacular sword moment was one of the most-talked-about moments from the ceremony in Westminster Abbey after she carried the hefty item for more than an hour. She also wore a teal cape dress embroidered with a golden fern motif. 

Read more in our story here - and if you've got any suspicions about who it could be, feel free to leave us a comment! 

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When Prince Harry and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrived at King Charles's coronation in 2023, there was a very awkward atmosphere. 

And now, new details of the meeting have been revealed in Tom Bower's book, Betrayal: Power, Deceit And The Fight For The Future Of The Royal Family. 

For one thing, Andrew had refused the offer of Frogmore Cottage made by the King in a bid to get him out of Royal Lodge in Windsor. Frogmore had been Harry's home with Meghan Markle until April 2019, before their relocation to the United States. 

Read more here. 

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Princess Isabella of Denmark is following in the footsteps of her elder brother, Crown Prince Christian. 

The 18-year-old will earn her guard duty at the Guardhouse Regiment in Slagelse after completing her bachelor's degree, the palace revealed on Tuesday. 

Alongside the announcement, they shared pictures of the princess visiting the Crown Prince at the Gardehusarkasernen in 2025. 

Prince Philip was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer eight years before his death, a new biography has revealed. 

The former Duke of Edinburgh died in April 2021, and "old age" was listed on his death certificate at the time. 

However, British historian Hugo Vickers' book, Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History, reveals his secret health struggles after a cancer diagnosis in 2013. 

Read all about it here, and make sure to keep checking in for further updates from the book as we get it. 

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A new portrait of Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella has been revealed following Pope Leo's state visit to Monaco at the weekend. 

The royal twins, 11, look so grown up and professional! 

Gabriella, like her mother Princess Charlene, was wearing white in a rare privilege only awarded to certain members of the royal family. 

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