Royal family LIVE: Prince William parties the night away following historic Aston Villa win

The Duchess of Edinbrugh did well to get stuck in during her visit to the Savona food service stand in the Food and Drink Pavilion at Westpoint arena in Exeter.

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The royal taste-tested a scone and  cider and while in the  Food and Drink hall of Devon County Show.

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Ever wondered what it's like to live like a Queen? Members of the public are now getting the chance to peek inside the private apartments of the late Queen Elizabeth II at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh for the first time ever. King Charles has decided to allow the spaces to be made public to celebrate what would have been the year of his mother's 100th birthday. 

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On Thursday, there was a press preview of the rooms, so allow us to give you a special tour of the previously top secret spaces, including a cosy sitting room, a private breakfast room where Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip used to dine and even Her Majesty's former writing desk, complete with all-important red despatch boxes.

See inside the apartments here.

The King created a stir on a visit to a community hub when he turned his hand to baking a "VIP dessert" for people who rely on the centre for hot meals.

Charles was accompanied by the Queen on the tour of the Warehouse centre in Newtownards, Co Down.

The former pub has been repurposed as a volunteer-supported facility that provides free food supplies and meals to people in need, using excess produce from supermarkets and other suppliers that would otherwise have gone to waste.

Charles helped out in the kitchen by stirring up a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.

One four-legged royal fan couldn't wait to greet Queen Camilla on her final day in Northern Ireland, and did so with a kiss, licking the royal on the face while in Newtownards.

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The pup in question was an adorable eight-month-old shih tzu called Teddy.

Hello! It's Isabelle here, I will be taking you through all the royal updates this afternoon!

Further files into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's previous trade envoy role. The files revealed that the late Queen was "very keen" for her son to take on a "prominent role in the promotion of national interests".

A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "We are complying with the humble address and we're publishing those documents as quickly as possible. We're also supporting the police investigation as you would expect.

"And we'll provide the House with any other substantive documents we find in the course of that work."

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Before joining her family for their annual photoshoot, Holland's Queen Maxima was out at Circa Amsterdam for the King Willem I Awards. As ever, she looked resplendent in red, with her outfit turning our heads. Get a full glimpse with our story here!

Charles is staying impressively fit at the age of 77, with the monarch previously hinting that he wouldn't be opposed to a hip-hop lesson. HELLO! chatted to a personal trainer about why this could be beneficial for Charles.

Things took an unexpected turn at the allotment as King Charles was seen showing off his musical abilities by playing a ukulele! The royal has been getting in touch with his musical side on his trip to Northern Ireland, and on the first day of the visit, he and Queen Camilla played traditional Bodhran drums. Camilla was quick to make sure her husband was doing everything properly!

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The late Queen's private rooms at the Palace of Holyroodhouse have opened to the public for the first time, revealing some of the late monarch's personal possessions.

Her teddy bear, Haddington, is seen displayed on the sofa where Queen Elizabeth II liked him to be displayed. Emma Stead, Holyroodhouse's curator revealed: "The Queen was given him as a gift and after that she asked that whenever she arrived here, he be placed in that particular position on the sofa awaiting her arrival."

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The Dutch royal family regularly enjoy a pre-summer photoshoot, and the lovely family snaps were released on Thursday. We love this one of the family-of-five, with Alexia and Ariane showing off their fun sides as their eldest sister, Catharina-Amalia watches on.

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The King and Queen are continuing their tour of Northern Ireland, and on the third day, the pair ended up on separate engagements. Starting off his day, Charles visited Ards Allotments, an allotment founded by owner Maurice after he saw footage of the then Prince of Wales visiting one on the news years ago.

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While there are plenty of rules that the royals must have to follow, Prince William and Princess Kate have a few additional ones for their three children. And they're not too far away from rules that parents across the nation have also imposed. Read more here...

Did you know A Right Royal Podcast is going live from New York next month?

On Tuesday 9 June, our Royal Editor Emily Nash will be broadcasting a live episode from the heart of the city, so if you'd like to be in the room as she shares untold royal stories, book your tickets now!

More information can be found here. We can't wait to see you there.

After the win, the Prince of Wales headed out to celebrate. Swedish influencer Maja Nilsson Lindelöf, who is married to Aston Villa centre-back Victor Lindelöf, shared a photo from a club where she met the royal.

She posted the phrase 'Spåra ur direkt', a common Swedish phrase which is used for situations that can quickly spiral out of control.

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It's a busy day for the royals, with the Duke of Cornwall (aka known as the Prince of Wales) heading down to Cornwall. The royal will likely be nursing a sore head after heading to Istanbul last to watch Aston Villa triumph in the Europa League and partying into the night.

Elsewhere, Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia will be heading down to Florence, while the Duchess of Edinburgh will be journeying to Devon for the Devon Country Show.

Hillsborough Castle is in Northern Ireland, where Charles and Canilla are enjoying a three-day royal visit.  The castle is the official residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

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Day one saw the royal couple visit the Titanic Quarter of Belfast to celebrate the city hosting this year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest festival of Irish music and dance. They were greeted by Irish dancers and musicians.

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On that note, I'm going to close out this blog for the day, but our UK team will be back in a few hours, for a brand new day of royal news and excitement!

And it was overwhelming joy for Prince William as his beloved football team Aston Villa surged to a 3-0 win in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

It was the team's first major trophy in 30 years and their first Europa League title since the Prince of Wales had been born.

William took to social media to share his celebration; read the full story here.

While we wait to see if it's joy or heartache for William tonight, the Prince of Wales was seen reacting to every missed chance and goal scored during Villa's 2025 Champions League game against Celtic FC.

And who can forget Princess Charlotte's rollercoaster of emotions at Commonwealth Games in 2022?

Ahead of the match, William reshared a post from Aston Villa marking the final, writing: "Come on Villa! Good luck in tonight's Europa League final! UTV!" He then signed off the message with 'W'.

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There's nothing we love more than a gallery of royals giving every single emotion during a sporting event, so do check out tonight's feature as Wills experiences the highs and lows of being a sports fan.

Yay sports! Prince William's beloved Aston Villa is on the pitch, as we write, aiming to win the Europa League, and the Prince of Wales was VERY happy as his team scored the first goal.

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To mark eight years since they exchanged vows at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 19 May 2018, Meghan and Harry enjoyed a private party at home with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - and revealed two sentimental pieces of pottery.

Read the full story here.

I do enjoy looking back at the royal stories that took place in UK hours, and this headline had me chuckling over my morning coffee... 

King Charles pooed on by bird in awkward moment: 'At least it didn't land on my head!' - watch

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Yes, you read that right. Charles was greeted in a rather surprising way when he stepped out for a solo visit in Northern Ireland on Wednesday. But as they say, it is supposed to bring good luck...

Read the story - and watch the video - here.

I love these pictures of Queen Camilla at the Hillsborough Castle garden party.

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Her Majesty looked resplendant in a sapphire blue silk crepe dress and wool crepe coat, both by Fiona Clare and a Philip Tracy hat.

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She accessorized with a diamond and sapphire butterfly brooch.

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After hosting several garden parties at Buckingham Palace, Charles and Camilla hosted one at Hillsborough Castle during their royal tour.

The King wore a grey suit as he stepped out to greet guests, while Camilla looked lovely in her all-blue ensemble.

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I will be passing the reins to Becky in the US, who will be keeping you updated this evening! 

The Monégasque Olympic Committee has appointed Princess Charlene of Monaco, President of the Monaco Rugby Federation, to the position of Vice-President.

A former Olympic swimmer who represented her country at the highest level, Princess Charlene is continuing her long-standing commitment to sport, youth, and Olympic values.

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Talking about the honour, she said: "Sport taught me discipline, respect, and pushing beyond one’s limits. Today, I wish to put that experience at the service of athletes. It is therefore with a deep sense of commitment that I take on this role. Sport carries within it a demand for excellence, but also a responsibility: to unite, inspire, and pass on values."

Marius Borg Høiby's appeal to the Supreme Court to serve the remainder of his pre-trial detention at home has been rejected.

The son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit requested to serve the last part of his detention with an anklet at home in Skaugum, where his mother and his stepfather, Crown Prince Haakon, 52, live.

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According to reports, his request has been flatly rejected by both the district court and the court of appeal, as both have reached the same decision that the risk of new offences being committed is too great.

Marius has been in custody since the trial began in early February. A previous request for release had already been rejected by the court because of “the seriousness and scope of the case as well as the high risk of reoffending.”

Meghan Markle briefly touched down in the UK on her way home to LA from Geneva – marking an incredibly rare visit. 

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, has not spent prolonged time in Britain since 2022, when she attended the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Harry. 

However, she may have stopped briefly for occasional stopovers when passing through, with reports suggesting she travelled via Heathrow in July 2024 when visiting Nigeria. 

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Celebrating her eighth wedding anniversary with Harry on Tuesday, Meghan shared a handwritten card she received from the British Airways crew on her flight back home from Switzerland, where she gave a powerful address about the dangers of social media for children. 

Alongside a Union Jack emoji, Meghan said: "Thanks to this amazing flight crew for all the love yesterday! Appreciate all your memories and kind words @british_airways."

Messages signed by the captain and crew were marked with the flight number, BA269, which goes from London Heathrow to LAX, showing that Meghan must have passed through the UK on her way back from Switzerland.

Read the full story here.