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

The King also met singers Rita Ora, Anne-Marie and Craig David, as well as actor Lucian Laviscount and presenters Fleur East, Sam Thompson and Tyler West, who did a ‘first bump’ with the monarch, joking: "Every single time!"

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That's all from the US team, I'm handing over to the UK team for all the latest royal updates. Good night!

Good morning, royal readers!

We have a busy day of royal engagements, including outings from Queen Camilla, Duchess Sophie and Princess Anne and more. Stay tuned 👀

Queen Camilla has issued a special post on Instagram to mark #InternationalNursesDay. The post read:

"Dear Roald Dahl Nurses,

As the proud Patron of Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, I wanted to write to you as we celebrate International Nurses' Day, to thank you for everything that you do.

For 35 years, you have supported and cared for seriously ill children across our country, making all the difference in the world to them and to their families. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you and never fail to be struck by your compassion, professionalism, cheerfulness and remarkable ability to 'make things happen'...

You are all, quite simply, marvellous!

Camilla R"

Meghan Markle has opted for a little refresh on Instagram and has changed her profile picture for the first time since early 2025. 

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On Monday, the duchess replaced the black-and-white image of herself in a white dress with a new snap of her lounging in an armchair wearing blue trousers and a white T-shirt. The new picture appears to align with her lifestyle brand, As Ever. 

The Princess of Wales kicked off garden party season on Friday with a gorgeous new outfit from one of her favourite brands, Self-Portrait. 

Pictured alongside her husband, Prince William, Kate donned a white blazer dress with a lightly pleated midi skirt, adorned with polka dots. 

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While the outfit looked almost identical to that on the website upon first inspection, Kate's pleated skirt appeared to have been tweaked to fit a little closer to the body, in line with her usual style. 

Get the full outfit breakdown here. 

It was a busy night on Monday for the King and Queen, who celebrated the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust at the Royal Albert Hall among famous names like Ant and Dec, Sir Rod Stewart, Rita Ora, Anne-Marie and Craig David. 

Among the star-studded guests were George and Amal Clooney, who were pictured greeting the King with a rpoud smile. 

Amal shook hands with the King and apparently told the royal she was "proud and grateful" to be involved in the youth opportunity charity.

George also told the king: "What can I say? Thank you for inviting me. We very much much appreciate it. Thank you."

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Princess Charlene of Monaco stepped out with her brother, Gareth Wittstock, to release a Kobez falcon/Red-footed Falcon at l’Observatoire Astronomique du plateau de Calern on Monday morning. 

The princess, who is the president of Monaco SPA Refuge, delivered a speech where she praised the essential work done every day by the caregivers and volunteers for the animals.

The Princess then traveled to Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne to visit the care center Animal Instinct - SOS Wildlife.

Prince William received New Zealand's Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. 

Her Majesty took her title 19 months ago and today marks the first time she met the British prince. 

Sharing a picture on the official Instagram of Prince William And Kate, the caption read: "A pleasure to meet with Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po today at Windsor Castle."

Princess Lilibet was living every child's dream on her recent trip to Disneyland, California, with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. 

The four-year-old was seen wearing an adorable sundress, identified by Royal Fashion Police on Instagram as a past season girls' print dress from Californian brand DÔEN.

In an Instagram post, Meghan shared a selection of pictures of the family's trip, where they were spotted meeting Disney princesses Cinderella and Aurora, as well as taking a boat trip and meeting Star Wars' Darth Vader. 

Read the full story here. 

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Queen Camilla stepped out alongside her husband King Charles at the star-studded A King's Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening – and she surprised fans by her choice of jacket.

While she wore a vibrant purple lace dress by her go-to designer, Fiona Clare, the queen also donned a Dior cape worthy of an appearance on the BBC's The Traitors, as it was a beautiful deep magenta hue. 

Read the full story here. 

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It was a Sussex family affair over the weekend, as Prince Harry And Meghan enjoyed an outing to Disney World on Mother's Day.

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Meghan, 44, shared a stack of snapshots from the special trip, which was also attended by Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland.

In one picture, Prince Archie was the image of his royal dad, Prince Harry, as the father-son duo were rocking matching outfits.

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I'm now leaving you in the hands of our lovely Rachel Avery, who will continue bringing you all the latest royal news this afternoon 👑

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Logging on for afternoon duties! It's dog day at HELLO! HQ, so it was fitting to see Queen Camilla attending a Clarence House reception to celebrate Medical Detection Dogs. 

While we cope with excitable pups scampering all over our office, the queen dismissed any doubters by emphasizing to attendees -including James Middleton, the brother of the Princess of Wales - the life-saving work that these canines can do.

During the event, she observed a demonstration where Jodie, a golden Labrador being trained for a new bowel cancer detection squad, accurately identified positive samples of the disease on two separate occasions. 

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The Queen greeted James Middleton with a warm kiss on both cheeks, expressing how wonderful it was to see him again. The brother of the Princess of Wales, who owns the dog food company Ella & Co, supports Medical Detection Dogs by donating treats for their training programs. 

"It’s lovely that you are supporting them, you are doing some feed for them aren't you?"she said. "Yes, treats," explained Mr Middleton. 

"I’m really fortunate to be involved. I’m mind-blown by what they do. It’s incredible. We can learn from dogs as much as they learn from us." "It's incredible," Camilla agreed. 

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The Queen has served as Patron of Medical Detection Dogs since 2014, championing the charity's efforts to train both Bio Detection and Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to identify the microscopic scent markers associated with various illnesses. 

Medical Alert Assistance Dogs provide a lifeline for individuals managing severe, complex conditions like Type 1 diabetes, PoTS, and extreme allergies by warning them before a life-threatening medical crisis occurs, preventing hospitalisation.

Meanwhile, Bio Detection Dogs work with samples in a controlled laboratory setting to identify illnesses such as cancer, Parkinson's, Covid-19, malaria, and bacterial infections, with the ultimate goal of revolutionizing widespread medical screening alongside helping individual patients.

"There have been a lot of sceptical people who have been transformed by what they have seen," the queen said. 

Consultant oncologist Alan Makepeace, who works as an advisor to the charity, said he had arrived as a sceptic but was now a convert. "The old adage seeing is believing is very powerful. As a consultant oncologist I was a sceptic. Shame on me," he noted. 

Zara Tindall looked amazing in a photo shared on Tuesday alongside her husband of 15 years, Mike Tindall.

Posing in golf wear, the daughter of Princess Anne, 44, sported a pair of fabulous white shorts, which showcased her flawless tan. Zara paired the chic shorts with a matching white cap and black waterproof.

The photo was part of a 'photo dump' of Mike's annual charity golf event at the Belfy Golf Club, in the Midlands, which raises money for  Cure Parkinson's and the Matt Hampson Foundation.

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Emily Nash, HELLO!'s Royal Editor, reveals that Charlotte has always been "fairly comfortable" in front of the cameras and will no doubt be a perfect ambassador for the crown when she grows up. 

"Even as a little girl visiting a newborn Prince Louis for the first time, she had a ready wave," she says. "Her parents are introducing their children to the spotlight in a careful and controlled way, and she seems to be taking these occasional forays into public life in her stride so far."

"It seems that Charlotte has inherited her natural ability. Like her brothers, she has been brought up spending plenty of time outdoors and has no doubt had lots of practice at Lambrook, which offers an all-weather surface cricket pitch."

"This baby will be born into very different family dynamics to those experienced by his or her older siblings," Emily says. "While their grandmother and grandfather have spent plenty of time with August and Ernest, they are likely to keep more of a distance this time around, although I’m sure Sarah will find it very hard to stay away from a new grandchild."

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King Charles and Queen Camilla are preparing for another garden party at Buckingham Palace, the third of the season. 

Gates opened at 3pm and at 4pm the royals arrived to kick start the festivities. Two military bands provided the soundtrack for the hundreds of guests to mingle and possibly get the chance to chat with a royal.

We will be keeping you updated with all the best photos from inside the event, live as it happens.

The photos from inside Buckingham Palace have started to drop and you can see the best of the bunch, right here.

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King Charles looked incredibly dapper in a three-piece suit as he tipped his hat upon arrival at the garden party. The string of celebratory events, held annually at Buckingham Palace, will celebrate frontline workers from across the United Kingdom. 

The parties will recognise the dedication and contribution of those who serve their communities through volunteering, supporting charitable causes and working for emergency services.

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Queen Camilla recycled an Anna Valentine outfit she first wore in 2025 for the Thanksgiving Service for VE Day.

She also chose to rewear her gorgeous Philip Treacy hat with its striking monochrome design, which perfectly matched her white dress with black detailing.

Writer Penny Pepper took the opportunity to present Queen Camilla with her own book, knowing Her Majesty is an avid reader.

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Charles and Camilla were also joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as they stood at the top of the stairs for the National Anthem. 

The monarch appeared in great spirits as he got to work shaking hands with guests and mingling. The event makred the third garden party of the season, following two incredible celebrations at Buckingham Palace last week, including one hosted by Prince William and Princess Kate.

Play HELLO!'s Princess Diana Italian tour memory card game Princess Kate is in Italy this week, but how well do you remember the time when another Princess of Wales said "ciao" to her legion of Italian fans on a two-week trip to Lo Stovale? 

You have just 60 seconds before you run out of time (though you can always play again!).

Handing over to Beatriz Colon in New York City to bring you all the latest royal news as it unfolds tonight. Stay tuned for updates!

Doria Ragland had our royal team doing a double take on Tuesday when she stepped out with her daughter, Meghan Markle, her son-in-law, Prince Harry and grandchildren, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, four.

The adoring grandmother looked exceptionally stylish during a special trip to Disney World in Florida, where the Sussex clan headed on Mother's Day.

See photos of the special day here.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been stripped of his royal titles and ousted from his royal home, and now the troubles continue for the disgraced brother of King Charles. He was forced to up the protection around his new home, Marsh Farm, after an intruder reportedly threatened him, and now a new explosive biography about Andrew is set to hit the shelves. 

Royal writer Andrew Lownie is releasing the paperback version of his book, Entitled, about the former prince, now with updated material. Andrew's current living situation is addressed and it is revealed that the 66-year-old has a skeleton staff at his new property. 

See what he had to say here.

James Middleton has taken to Instagram and shared a glimpse into his latest visit with the Queen, in honor of the Charity Medical Detection Dogs.

"Such an honour to be hosted by The Queen and witness some of the world's leading Medical Detection Dogs in action," he wrote. "We heard about the Charity’s incredible new AI-driven E-Nose technology. Data collected from these dogs is being used to train AI-powered 'electronic noses' developed with Dr. Andreas Mershin that can replicate canine diagnostics."

Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales is beginning a "global mission" this week as she returns to official international travel this week for the first time since her cancer diagnosis.

Kate will arrive in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Wednesday for a two-day visit focusing on the city's renowned approach to early childhood development, the first of several trips she is planning around the subject.

"Undoubtedly, this is a huge moment for the princess," said an aide, per a royal correspondent Emily Nash. More on Kate's "significant" moment here, and below.