Royal family RECAP: Princess Kate concludes Italy tour as King Charles hosts final garden party

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Princess Kate has long been saying buongiorno to Italy; it's the country the Princess undertook her first overseas trip to since undergoing chemotherapy, and it's also where Catherine studied – the British Institute in Florence – during her gap year before meeting her future husband, Prince William.

But many other members of the British royal family also enjoy living la dolce vita in Italy, as this fun gallery reveals...

Welcome back to today's royal blog, where I will be covering all things royal this morning. The main highlights will be the Princess of Wales continuing her tour of Italy following a hectic first day in the European country.

King Charles also has a busy day, hosting another garden party at Buckingham Palace, while Princess Anne is due at the Royal Windsor Horse Show after previously attending Spring Cocktail party for the Highland Society in London and the Team GB Ball, which follows a Partnerships Day at the National Space Centre in Leicester.

As for the European royals, King Frederik and Queen Mary will be marking their wedding anniversary. How sweet!

Zara Tindall is one royal we really notice when it comes to her fashionable looks, and on occasion, the royal looks just like a Barbie doll! Revisit some of her best looks here, courtesy of our Fashion and Beauty Editor, Laura Sutcliffe.

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The first stop for the Princess of Wales on the second day of her Italian tour saw the royal partake in an outdoors class. Surrounded by nature, Kate chatted to students and staff as they carried out the lesson.

Kate is using her Italian visit to learn more about leading international approaches to supporting young children.

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As we know, the Princess of Wales always looks incredibly glam, and if you want to know more about her stylish look for her Italian visit, then our Lifestyle Writer, Katie Daly, has you covered here...

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On Monday, the Prince of Wales was opening James' Place Birmingham, a charity that supports men experiencing suicidal thoughts.

The charity was set up by the family of James Wentworth-Stanley after he died by suicide, and James' brother, Harry, praised the royal for visiting the group.

In a social media post, he wrote: "It was a huge honour to welcome His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to James’ Place Birmingham on Monday, to officially open the centre for referrals. We aim to support around 500 men in suicidal crisis in the West Midlands each year from this new centre. We are so grateful for his ongoing support.

"I will be paying another visit to the centre later this month, arriving into Birmingham on a paddleboard and departing the following morning on foot, as part of Journey For James - the 400+ mile triathlon I am undertaking between the James' Place centres. The challenge starts on 23rd May in Newcastle. I am aiming to raise £100k and, if current fundraising momentum persists, I hope to have raised 50% of that target before starting the challenge which is amazing!"

We all know that Princess Charlotte is a keen sports fan, especially when it comes to football, but her father, Prince William, revealed just how much Charlotte loves the sport when he carried out investitutes on Wednesday.

One of those who William met was Kerry Davis, who was the first Black woman to represent England in the national football squad, and she revealed that William spoke about his daughter's passion for the sport.

If you want to keep more up to date about what the Princess of Wales is up to during her second day of her Italian visit, then check out our reporting here!

Before she moved into Buckingham Palace, the late Queen had her own apartment. Look inside Her Late Majesty's incredibly normal abode here in this unearthed photo.

King Charles often ends up meeting up with Idris Elba during cultural moments, and on Thursday, the monarch was out marking the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Music Theatre.

Idris used a grant from the King's Trust, then known as the Princes' Trust, to attend the theatre group back when he was 18. For the outing, the King and Idris met students participating in musical theatre workshops.

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It's not only the Princess of Wales who has a very busy schedule on Thursday, as after heading to the National Youth Music Theatre, the King headed to Golders Green following the recent antisemitic attacks in the community.

During a visit to Jewish Care, the monarch met two Jewish men who had been stabbed in an attack last month.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh has been out to Copenhagen, Denmark, recently to join key stakeholders in a meeting about initiatives and proposals to protect young people from AI risks, particularly those related to child sexual abuse. Sophie travelled in her capacity as a patron of the NSPCC.

Since moving to California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle haven't undertaken many renovation works on their gorgeous mansion, something that has caused questions from neighbours who expected extensive remodelling work. Get the full story here...

Hi, I'm Rachel and I'm taking over from the lovely Matthew Moore to bring you the latest on the royal beat this afternoon. Stay tuned for photos and news from the royals here and abroad. 

Prince Edward and his wife Duchess Sophie have stepped out at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. They looked very much in sync with brown outfits featuring strong blazers. We love it when a couple goes co-ordinated! See the snaps below:

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A statement from the Danish royal family has revealed that Her Majesty Queen Margrethe, 86, has been admitted to Rigshospitalet this afternoon due to chest pain. "Queen Margrethe will be hospitalised over the weekend for observation and further examinations. Her Majesty is tired, but in good spirits," it read. 

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The latest photos of King Charles greeting local residents in Golders Green, following a visit to Jewish Care, a health and social care charity. 

The King was joined by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, emphasizing the gravity of the incident and the importance of community safety.

"He was very concerned," Mr. Shine remarked. "The most inspiring thing was that he didn’t let go of my hand. I mean, it was amazing—he is the King, but I felt a genuine warmth and concern."

He added that the visit resonated far beyond the individual victims, noting that "we feel we have a genuine friend in the King" and that the gesture felt "extremely important" for the entire Jewish community.

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Watch the moment King Charles shows his softer side with a friendly kiss for his brother Prince Edward.

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The Princess of Wales took on the role of a 'Rezdora' on Thursday, the local name for a matriarch or housewife who specialises in rolling fresh pasta by hand. 

Visiting the Agriturismo Al Vigneto, a farm-stay tucked away in the hills outside Reggio Emilia, Catherine joined veteran chef Ivan Lampredi to try her hand at crafting traditional tortelli.

"When I do this at home it’s without a big bowl and it goes everywhere. It’s a good work out," she joked as she kneaded the flour and water to make the dough. 

In a lighthearted moment, the handle of the pasta machine fell off while she was rolling the sheets. "Is there a technique for this?" she laughed, quickly recovering with the help of Signor Lampredi. 

Signor Lampredi, 49, who has been a chef for 30 years, told her: "You are hired." He said later: "I have shown many people how to do this exactly right and she was very good at it. She is a natural Rezdora.

"She learnt it very quickly. She was a very easy person to speak to, someone just like us. It has been a huge honour for me to host the princess in my kitchen. I can’t believe it. It’s been a big responsibility."

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To conclude her two-day tour of Italy, the Princess of Wales hosted a farewell gathering at Agriturismo Al Vigneto, bringing together everyone who shaped her visit. Guests included representatives from the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre and local nurseries, as Catherine personally thanked those who uphold the region's renowned "culture of care."

The group were seated at a long table overlooking a valley, before the luncheon had to move indoors due to adverse weather conditions. Admiring the scenery, Catherine remarked, "It's so beautiful here. Thank you for having me. It’s a wonderful view."

Among the guests was Carla Nironi, a veteran educator who worked alongside the founder of the world-famous Reggio Emilia Approach. Nironi was deeply moved by her conversation with the Princess, likening her to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

"She is a wonderful person," she said. "If I think about the other members of the royal family, I think Catherine is a step ahead of them. If she was to become queen, she would be the greatest queen on earth. She reminds me of Elizabeth II."

Princess Anne speaks with the rider of King Charles' winning horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The photographer caught her mid chat but we're sure she's thrilled about the royal win!

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's peculiar dietary requests have been unveiled in an upcoming book.

According to the royal author Andrew Lownie, who is just days away from publishing his latest book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, Andrew and his wife, Sarah Ferguson, had strict rules at home when it came to cuisine.

Andrew explains in excerpts which have been shared with HELLO! that the former Prince's special requests were extensive. 

He wrote in the upcoming exposé: "According to one official, who arranged a visit to a Middle East country in 2008, Andrew made clear 'what he does and doesn’t eat. I heard he liked prunes for breakfast, and another post went to some trouble to ship some in, as they weren't available locally. And that he never ate garlic.'"

HELLO!'s  Chief Content Officer, Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon, and Editor, Jessica Callan, were invited to join the glittering guest list at King Charles's final garden party of the year! Sophie and Jess even caught up with Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra, as you can see in the photo below.

His Majesty flew solo for the final garden party of the season and was photographed mingling with the event's A-list guests.

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One of whom was Dame Helen Mirren, who looked beautiful wearing a monochrome ensemble, complete with a black headband.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been hospitalised, a spokesperson for the royal court has said.

The Danish royal, 86, is being treated for Angina at Rigshospitalet hospital and is "tired" and in "good spirits", the representative said in a statement.

The queen, who abdicated in 2024 and passed the throne to her firstborn son Frederik, will remain hospitalised over the weekend for observation and further examinations, it added.

It's well known that Princess Anne decided against giving her children a royal title. But back in March 2023, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised royal watchers when they opted to use their children Archie and Lilibet's royal titles – Prince and Princess of Sussex. 

The rules set out by King George V in 1917 mean Archie and Lili, as the children of a son of a sovereign, are automatically a prince and a princess. This became the case when King Charles ascended the throne last September. However, the Sussexes' decision has raised questions about other members of the family's titles, namely the Princess Royal's children, Peter Phillips, 46, and Zara Tindall, 42. 

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Peter and Zara do not have titles, and this is due to a centuries-old family tradition. Unlike her cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Zara is not a princess – and likewise, Peter is not a prince.

This is because when a member of the royal family has a child, the rules say that only the father may pass on his title, and the only princes and princesses in the family have fathers in the direct line of succession.

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