11-12 May royal news: Queen Camilla hosts reception after partying with the Clooneys, Duchess Sophie outing, more

Good morning and welcome to the start of another busy week of royal news. We'll be keeping you across all the latest updates from royal households across the globe. 

So, what's on today's agenda? 

King Charles and Queen Camilla will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust at the Royal Albert Hall.

Meanwhile, Prince William will officially open St James' Place in Birmingham. 

It's also a busy day for Princess Anne, who will visit the Argyll Estates Archives, the Auchindrain Township Museum, Mary's Meals, and the Drax Group Cruachan Power Station on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary. 

According to a new report, Zara Tindall, allegedly advised her cousin Princess Eugenie to share the news of her pregnancy with her uncle, King Charles.

The 36-year-old daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson is expecting her third child with husband Jack Brooksbank. 

The Mail on Sunday reported that "the Palace became involved in issuing a formal proclamation only after Eugenie's cousin Zara Tindall, one of the few to have been entrusted with the news, persuaded her to write to the King."

Find out more. 

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Join HELLO! VIP to read our Royal and Features Contributor Tracy Schaverien's latest piece on why Princess Eugenie's baby news could help end 'very grim' chapter for York family. Is it time for the royals to put troubled times behind them? 

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Peter Phillips and his fiancée Harriet Sperling stepped out at the Badminton Horse Trials over the weekend, just a month before they tie the knot it June. 

"Peter and Harriet looked in their element, chatting to friends and mingling happily with the crowds at Badminton," a source who witnessed the couple at the event tells HELLO!. "They look so much in love, so tactile, holding hands and leaning into each other with beaming smiles. It was wonderful to see them enjoying the event as a family with Savannah and Isla, just weeks before their big day."

See photos exclusive to Best Quality Designer Handbag here. 

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Queen Camilla encountered her ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire on Friday. 

The 78-year-old royal divorced her former spouse in 1995, after tying the knot with the British Army officer, 86, in 1973 and welcoming two children, Tom, 51, and Laura, 48, together. 

King Charles's wife, who is the president of the Ebony Horse Club, was at the horse trials to meet with the club's members when she encountered her ex-husband Andrew. 

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Lucas Tindall, the youngest child of Mike and Zara Tindall, showcased his boundless energy in an adorable new photo taken at the Badminton Horse Trials.

The five-year-old was pictured wearing a large grin while playing with a sword toy. 

See it here. 

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The Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out in Hyde Park on Sunday morning for the parade and service of the Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association. 

The royal looked sophisticated as ever in an elegant pastel blue Emilia Wickstead coat dress with long sleeves and a lapel collar. Sophie paired her neutral-toned hat with matching pointed-toe heels and a snakeskin clutch bag. 

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Princess Anne visited the Deaf Academy in Devon on Friday to celebrate the institution's 200th anniversary. 

During her visit, which coincided with National Deaf Awareness Week, the royal unveiled a commemorative plaque and greeted students, staff, trustees, governors and members of national deaf charities. She also watched a performance by the student BSL Choir and received a jar of honey from the academy’s beehives, presented by 12- year-old Eco School representative Ivy.

The Deaf Academy was the first deaf school to open in England.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh will co-design and build The Plants with Purpose Garden which will sit at the heart of the Royal Windsor Flower Show this year. Duchess Sophie is teaming up with Alan Williams of Landform Consultants for the project. 

The news was announced on social media over the weekend in a joint post by The Royal Family and The Royal Windsor Flower Show.

The caption read: "The Garden will highlight the importance of healthy soil and an understanding of how food is grown. Her Royal Highness dedicates much of her time to championing opportunities for young people to forge a career in the British food industry, supporting sustainable food production, and engaging everyone with where our food comes from. Alan Titchmarsh, The Honorary President of The Royal Windsor Flower Show, met The Duchess and Alan Williams to learn more about the inspiration for the garden."

Princess Eugenie stepped out in London on Thursday at a Fuse press event held at Soho House, where she was keen to support a favourite brand of hers, luxury children's sleepwear brand Rosa & Blue.

The 36-year-old, who is pregnant with her third child with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, told the brand's founder, Pollyanna De Saulles, that she was a "super-fan" of the female-founded children's wear label and had purchased many pieces over the years for her sons, August and Ernest.

Pollyanna told HELLO!: "It is always incredibly meaningful to see smaller, female-led businesses supported and championed in this way," she said.

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Prince Louis's adorable speaking voice was heard in a throwback video shared by his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, in honour of wildlife documentarian David Attenborough's 100th birthday last week. 

Taking to Instagram, the royal couple posted a collection of memories they've shared with David, including a series of messages from their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. 

In one clip, filmed in 2020, Prince Louis, now eight, was tasked with asking the veteran broadcaster which animal was his favourite. 

Dressed in a white knitted jumper that featured red and navy horizontal stripes and a navy collar, the little boy showcased his very cute toddler's voice as he confidently asked the question. 

Watch it here. 

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That's all from me, folks! I'm handing over to our Lifestyle Editor, Nichola Murphy, who will be taking you through all the latest news this afternoon. 

Following Princess Charlotte's 11th birthday video, the sporty royal won praise from England cricketers for her fast bowling. 

Wondering what the next year has in store for her? Unlock Best Quality Designer Handbag 's VIP access to find out what royal experts think her future may hold, plus more exclusive royal features, special editions and more.

Catch up on the eternally chic Queen Letizia's retro fashion at the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on Friday.

If you're a fan of the iconic movie Grease, you may have spotted that she channelled the 'Pink Ladies' in her pink and black outfit. The mother-of-two wore a pair of cropped trousers by Boss, which looked like Capri pants, alongside a tailored blazer by high street store Zara. 

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Zara Tindall made a low-key appearance at the Badminton Horse Trials with her husband Mike and their three children. Did you spot her cowgirl chic look? 

In photos obtained exclusively by HELLO!, the doting mother had a sweet interaction with her son, Lucas, while wearing the 'Hunter' plaid shirt by Rails. 

While the Prince and Princess of Wales' three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, always seem very well-behaved in public, their manners and core values are honed behind closed doors. 

Kate previously said: "My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect and honesty, and I realise how central values like these have been to me throughout my life. That is why William and I want to teach our little children... just how important these things are as they grow up."

See more about the royals' firm parenting rules...

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Royal family enthusiast Terry Hutt, nicknamed 'Union Jack Man' for his iconic red, white and blue outfits, has died at the age of 91.

Terry spent decades travelling to royal residences such as Buckingham Palace to meet members of the royal family, and even camped outside St Mary's Hospital in London ahead of the birth of Princess Charlotte. On his 80th birthday, the Prince and Princess of Wales sent him a cake.

"My dad was all about living in the moment, and I strived to provide everything he wanted and make everything happen as the ideas entered into his mind over the years, because as we all know, tomorrow isn’t guaranteed," his daughter Tracey Joy said.

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Prince William travelled to Birmingham to open a new James' Place centre, a men’s suicide prevention centre, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. 

The Birmingham venue is the fourth of the charity’s centres providing free therapy for men in suicidal crisis, following successful programmes in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.  

While opening their London centre in 2022, William said: "The one takeaway for me is the idea that there is a solution... 

“I think men sometimes get so lost in the detail, they forget the bigger picture and being able to have that bit of support that can move them forward and there is hope and a brighter future.”

James’ Place was founded in memory of James Wentworth-Stanley, Cressida Bonas' husband Harry Wentworth-Stanley's late brother, who took his own life in 2006 at age 21.

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In October 2025, James’ Place became one of five founding partners of the new National Suicide Prevention Network (NSPN), established by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.

During the visit, William will meet fellow partners of the network, including Papyrus, MindOUT, and The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA), to share key learnings.

"How nationally can you do it? I'm afraid I'm looking to you guys as the leading experts now in this case," he said, adding: "The sky is the ceiling."

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King Charles has been pictured smiling and waving as he entered the Cancer Centre at Guy's Hospital as part of its 300th anniversary celebrations.

The monarch, who revealed his own cancer diagnosis in February 2024, is expected to meet with chemotherapy patients, tour the Innovation Hub, and unveil a plaque marking the anniversary.

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During his Guy's Hospital visit, the King tried his hand at operating a revolutionary surgical robot known as the Da Vinci Surgical System, by zooming in on his own face on a five-pound note. 

The robot enables smaller and more precise incisions during bladder surgery, and it is in the final stages of being approved for use by the NHS. 

Placing his fingers into the controls of what he described as a "marvellous invention," Charles struggled to get to grips with the mechanism, saying, "I think I'll have to come back after some more training.”

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Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and her husband Pieter van Vollenhoven shared new photos from their visit to Ottawa, Canada. Their trip included a visit to the Canadian War Museum, a meeting at Ottawa City Hall with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and City Council members, and the opening of the Canadian Tulip Festival.

Prince Charles of Luxembourg turned 6 on Sunday, marking his first birthday as first in line to the Grand Duchy, following his father's accession to the throne on 3 October.

To mark the occasion, the eldest son of Guillaume, 44, and Stéphanie, 42, was pictured with a toothless smile as he enjoyed a sunny day with his family in the gardens of the royal residence. 

Ever wondered what a royal eats in a day? Princess Kate has been open about her passion for cooking healthy meals at home with her husband, Prince William, and their young children, packing every dish with fresh fruit and vegetables and healthy fats.

Join us as we delve into the Princess' typical day on a plate, including her 'algae' breakfast...

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The Princess of Wales has built a small but mighty collection of earrings from Chelsea-based designer, Robinson Pelham, which jewellery experts predict she will pass down to Princess Charlotte.

"These investment pieces can be worn again and again, and are potential heirloom pieces for her children and grandchildren. This makes them much more meaningful and special, in particular Kate's pieces that were commissioned by her family for her wedding, ensuring that a piece of her family remains with her when she steps into royal life," Jessica Flinn-Allen told Best Quality Designer Handbag .

Take a look inside Kate's £22k collection.

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That's all from me, but our US team will be keeping you updated with the biggest royal news this evening. Stay tuned for King Charles and Queen Camilla's celebration of the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust!

Prince William is one of the most high-profile members of the British royal family and will one day step into the role of King. But like many young people eager to spread their wings after school, he was keen to enjoy university life away from the spotlight.

After taking a gap year, William, now 43, attended the University of St Andrews in Scotland between 2001 and 2005. He initially enrolled to study Art History before later switching to Geography, and it was there that he met his future wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Throughout his time at St Andrews, William managed to live relatively under the radar – helped in part by an agreement between the university and the British press not to publish paparazzi photographs or intrusive stories about the young royal.

Read more about it, including his fake name, here.

Queen Camilla's younger sister, Annabel Elliot, previously gave an extremely rare insight into what Her Majesty and King Charles' relationship is really like behind closed doors. 

Annabel speaks openly about her royal sister and brother-in-law's playful behaviour at home in an extract taken from royal expert Robert Hardman's book, Charles III New King. New Court. The Inside Story.

Away from the regalities of royal life, it seems the King and Queen are just like any married couple, enjoying takeaways and taking part in petty arguments, such as the monarch's "compulsive window-opening" at Clarence House.

See what she had to say here.  

The King and Queen chatted with TV presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly as they arrived for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust at the Royal Albert Hall.

Charles and Camilla were smiling as they arrived on a red carpet outside the London concert hall on Monday evening.

The King remarked it had been a “long time” since he had last seen Ant and Dec, remarking that they did not look a day older.

Ant, 50, replied that he had “a lot of makeup on”. For all the best dressed coverage follow along here.

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The King faced a tricky moment in his second line-up of the night as Sir Rod Stewart raised the issue of his recent trip to the United States, telling the monarch of President Trump: "You put that little rat bag in his place.'

The singer said: "Hello Sir. May I say well done in the Americas. You were superb. Absolutely superb. You put that little rat bag in his place."

The King’s reply was indistinct apart from a subsequent mention later in the conversation of "yes exactly", as Rod replied: "It went right over his head."

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