Royal family May 18-19: Cynthia Erivo and Luke Littler receive honours at Windsor Castle, VIP Chelsea Garden insight, more

Good morning! Welcome to the beginning of another busy week of royal news. We'll be keeping you across all the latest updates from royal households across the globe, so stay tuned!

What's on today's agenda? 

The Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will attend the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London today. 

Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing for a special anniversary. The couple, who live in Montecito in California, will celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary tomorrow. 

In an exclusive interview with Best Quality Designer Handbag , Mike Tindall opened up about how his father is coping with Parkinson's Disease. 

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On Sunday, The Duchess of Sussex attended the inauguration ceremony for WHO's The Lost Screen Memorial on Geneva's Place des Nations, where she delivered a powerful speech about the impact of online bullying on children.

"Behind me stands The Lost Screen Memorial," the mother-of-two began. "Not statistics. Not avatars. Not data points. Children. Each name belonged to a child who was loved beyond measure. A child whose laughter once filled a kitchen. Whose shoes once waited by a front door. Whose future once felt limitless."

Read more here. 

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was pictured with an oxygen tank to assist her breathing as she stepped out on Sunday to mark Norwegian Constitution Day. 

The 52-year-old royal, who suffers from pulmonary fibrosis, attended the children's parade at the royal residence Skaugum, near Oslo. She was joined by her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, 52, their son Prince Sverre Magnus, 20, Queen Sonja, 88, and King Harald of Norway, 89. 

Norwegian Constitution Day celebrates the signing of the Norwegian constitution in 1814 and is marked with military parades, flags, music, food and public celebrations.

Find out more here. 

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Prince Harry is not expected to be in attendance at his cousin Peter Phillips' wedding to NHS paediatric nurse Harriet Sperling next month.

Despite growing up together, Peter, 48, who is the son of the Princess Royal, has apparently not included Harry, 41, on the guest list. 

A friend close to the couple recently told HELLO! exclusively: "Peter and Harry haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn’t been invited." Peter Phillips' spokesman was approached for comment but declined to comment. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will also be absent from the wedding amid their ongoing controversy.

"Peter and Harriet's wedding is an intimate occasion with their close friends and immediate family around them in the Cotswolds. It’s an area where they grew up and is very special to them both," the friend told Best Quality Designer Handbag . 

Read more about Harry and Peter's relationship here. 

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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are expected to return to the royal fold this summer. The York sisters, who have kept a low profile since revelations in the so-called Epstein files earlier this year, have been invited to their cousin Peter Phillips' royal wedding next month. 

Beatrice and Eugenie, whose names were mentioned several times by their parents, Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in the files, are expected to join the rest of the royal family at All Saints' Church in Kemble on June 6 for Peter Phillips' wedding to Harriet Sperling, according to The Sun. 

Read more here. 

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The Prince of Wales surprised fans by stopping for a selfie with Manchester City player Rayan Cherki at the FA Cup Final on Saturday. 

Prince William, 43, who is the Patron of the Football Association, witnessed Manchester City take home a victory over Chelsea FC before handing the winning trophy to manager Pep Guardiola and his triumphant team.

During the outing, the royal stopped to pose for a selfie with one of Manchester City's players, French attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki. See it here. 

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Lady Amelia Windsor looked super chic as she stepped out at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at The Royal Hospital Chelsea in London today. 

The 30-year-old dressed appropriately for the occasion in a strapless dress featuring a floral design. The third cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry paired the look with light green socks and a pair of brogues. 

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Over the weekend, it was reported that King Charles' protection officers at Windsor Castle are under investigation for sleeping on duty. 

A number of officers on protective duties from the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team are being investigated after concerns were raised, The Sun has reported.

Get the details here. 

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Lady Louise Windsor made a rare public appearance on Saturday as she took on a part-time role at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The young royal was seen directing her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, around, while donning a hi-vis jacket and a blue velvet hat. 

The 22-year-old acted as a steward at the event, helping people to their assigned spots and making sure they remained behind the metal barriers.

See more photos here. 

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Fancy testing your knowledge of royal flowers? Play Best Quality Designer Handbag 's matching card game here and see whether you can match the royal to their favourite colourful bloom in 60 seconds.

The Prince of Wales is planning to sell around one-fifth of his £23 million Duchy of Cornwall property empire over the next ten years, according to The Times.  

William, 43, inherited the vast estate from his father, King Charles III, and earns a private income from the 54,000 hectares of land across 21 counties in England and Wales. 

The royal now plans to invest £500 million, largely from land sales, to have a "positive" impact on tackling housing and environmental issues, according to The Times.  

Read the full story. 

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The Princess of Wales stunned fans when she appeared to "glide" across the lawn at Buckingham Palace while wearing her go-to Ralph Lauren stiletto heels.

Kate, 44, hosted her first garden party of the year this month alongside her husband, Prince William. She effortlessly walked between conversations despite wearing high heels on muddy grass. 

Watch it here.

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That's all from me! I'm now handing over to our Lifestyle Editor, Nichola Murphy, who will be keeping you up to speed with all the latest updates through the afternoon. 

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The Princess of Wales may have returned to the UK, but we can't help but analyse why her trip to Italy was particularly momentous for the royal and her future. Join the VIP club to hear Best Quality Designer Handbag 's royal editor Emily Nash, who joined Kate on her European trip, share her thoughts on Kate's important step during her "deeply moving" European visit.

Pippa Middleton showcased her sporting prowess while taking part in the Kintbury 5 on Sunday. Organised by Kintbury St Mary's Primary School, the five-mile charity run raises funds for vital resources for children's learning and development. 

The Princess of Wales' sister was pictured smiling in a navy blue sports top and matching shorts as she navigated the race around Inkpen and Kintbury.

Horticulturalist Frances Tophill has opened up about one trait of King Charles that she was warned about before designing the RHS and The King's Foundation Curious Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.

In an interview with The Telegraph, the Rewild Your Garden author said she was told exactly how to impress the monarch.

"Everyone keeps saying that he's so detail-focused that he'll notice all the tiny things," she explained, before adding she has searched for the perfect garden gnome just like the one at Charles' Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. "He hides it in the stumpery for the gardeners to find," she said. 

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Princess Charlene of Monaco turned to one of Princess Kate's go-to designers, Jenny Packham, for her outfit at the 2026 Monaco E-Prix gala dinner.

Looking every inch the elegant princess, the 48-year-old former Olympic swimmer swapped her bridal white daytime suit for a head-turning £3.2k sequin-embellished maxi dress. How stunning!

After turning to her daughter, Princess Lilibet, for fashion advice over the weekend, the Duchess of Sussex debuted her stunning lilac column dress as she received a World Health Organization field vest for her commitment to promoting and protecting people’s health. 

While little Lilibet had seemingly given her seal of approval to Meghan's matching purple coat, she chose to leave it behind, styling her dress with a low curled ponytail and minimal jewellery.

With lavish menus at state banquets, it's hard to imagine the royals choosing comfort food from their favourite fast food restaurants. But they are just like the rest of us when it comes to their food preferences!

From the late Princess Diana's McDonald's meals with her two young sons to King Charles' pizza order and Princess Kate's love of curry, we've dug out all the times royals have let slip their favourite takeaways.

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King Charles made a low-key outing to Chiswick today as he visited Voysey House, the headquarters of Sanderson Design Group, to celebrate the heritage brand's centenary as a Royal Warrant holder.

Dressed in a blue suit and patterned tie, the monarch was welcomed by CEO Lisa Montague and Chairman Dame Dianne Thompson before embarking on a tour of the Grade II listed building. 

Next to Instagram photos, Sanderson explained: "In our design studio, we were proud to present The King’s Rose, a new design launching at @the_rhs Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Created in partnership with The @kingsfoundation as part of our Highgrove by Sanderson collection, the pattern draws from the striped-petal rose developed for His Majesty by @david_austin_roses."

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Buckingham Palace also confirmed that Charles met with Irish President Catherine Connolly on Monday, amid her inaugural visit to England.

During a trip to the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, the politician, who took office in November, praised the impact of Irish people on British society.

"The Irish contribution to British society is as diverse as can be imagined. From the arts and culture, to healthcare, education, construction and infrastructure, as well as professional, scientific and technical services," she said.

Wondering what the Princess of Wales will wear to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year? While fans eagerly wait to see if Kate will visit the 2026 show, Best Quality Designer Handbag 's Fashion and Beauty News Editor Laura Sutcliffe takes a deep dive into her "sushine" and "floral" wardrobe with the help of personal stylist Susie Hasler. 

Take a look at Laura's predictions, including the one rule Kate will follow.

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Palace insiders claim that King Charles is deeply troubled by the publicised feud between his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and is hoping to address the issue "urgently."

According to the Daily Mail, King Charles plans to enlist the help of his new deputy private secretary, Theo Rycroft, to settle the "ridiculous" feud. Read more about Charles' reported plans to open communication between William and Harry, who have not spoken since Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in September 2022.

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That's all from me! But fear not, our US team will be delivering more of the biggest royal updates this evening...

Queen Camilla and King Charles met football royalty Sir David Beckham at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where they were also introduced to a garden gnome named after the monarch.

Charles and Camilla also joined legendary gardener Alan Titchmarsh at The RHS and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden, designed by Frances Tophill, at the world-famous horticultural show.

See all of the best photos below.

Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh were also in attendance at the Chelsea Flower Show, with the latter perfectly dressing for the occasion in a floral and pastel ensemble.

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That's all we have for you today, but we'll be back right here early tomorrow morning for more of the week's royal news.

See you then!

Good morning, royal readers!

It's a busy day of royal events, as Matt Lucas, Cynthia Erivo and Luke Littler receive investitures at Windsor Castle while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrate their eight-year anniversary. 

Meanwhile, there are other events for Princess Anne, Duchess Sophie and the Duke of Edinburgh – stay tuned!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are celebrating eight years of marriage today. 

The couple, who tied the knot on 19 May 2018 at St George's Chapel, have marked their anniversary by releasing a selection of previously unseen photos from their big day.

The post included several photos of the couple taking centre stage on the dance floor during the wedding reception, while another showed the pair sharing a passionate kiss while surrounded by their guests. 

Read the full story here.