Royal family LIVE: King Charles resurfaces in public after 'private' Sandringham stay away from Andrew

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The Princess of Wales possesses a versatile wardrobe filled with timeless pieces for every occasion. As summer temperatures rise across the UK, we are revisiting some of her classic warm-weather ensembles from years past.

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One standout outfit from her fashion archives is a vibrant look from 2012 that would fit perfectly into a modern heatwave wardrobe, though it features a style the 44-year-old royal rarely wears today. During her and Prince William's Diamond Jubilee tour of the Far East, Kate attended a reception at the Governor General's residence in Honiara, Guadalcanal Island, wearing a striking pink floral sundress.

Read the full story for all the details.

In his 2026 biography, William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, royal editor Russell Myers reveals that the Princess of Wales realised her path would diverge entirely from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's due to a specific deal-breaker.

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Initially, the 44-year-old Princess believed the friction between Prince William and his younger brother stemmed from typical "heir and spare" dynamics, assuming Harry simply desired a more prominent role than that of a secondary player. 

According to the book, she initially attributed their clashes to mutual stubbornness and immaturity. However, the true point of contention that she found impossible to overlook was allegedly the Sussexes' treatment of palace staff. Because she and William held the household team in high regard, this issue reportedly set the two couples on completely different trajectories.

In his role as patron of Macmillan Cancer Support, King Charles spoke with staff during a visit to the newly redeveloped Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Centre in York Hospital earlier today.

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Charles, 77, who is still receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer after he was diagnosed with in 2024, was cheered and applauded during his visit today.

The King spoke of how important it is "to be able to talk" as a cancer patient and said that cancer is "everywhere" while visiting the new cancer centre.

Sarah Ferguson has completely withdrawn from the spotlight following the public downfall and recent arrest of her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. After sharing a residence for 18 years, the pair have officially parted ways; Andrew has relocated to Marsh Farm in Sandringham, leaving Sarah without a permanent home as she actively attempts to distance herself from him.  

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Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, suggests that their long-standing "us against the world" alliance has permanently fractured. Lownie notes that Sarah likely views Andrew as a toxic influence, prompting her to strike out on her own.  

Additionally, Majesty Magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward told HELLO! that Sarah has lost all respect for her former husband. Seward highlighted a fundamental clash in their personalities, stating that Sarah was continually embarrassed by Andrew's unsophisticated demeanour and his tendency to speak down to others.

As the UK faces record-breaking heatwave conditions this week, Pippa Middleton £15 million Berkshire estate is proving to be the ultimate summer sanctuary. 

The Princess of Wales' younger sister, 42, resides in a sprawling 32-room Georgian mansion with her husband, hedge fund manager James Matthews, and their three children: Arthur, seven, Grace, five, and Rose, three.

Following their acquisition of the property in 2022, the couple undertook extensive renovations, which included replacing a substantial walled garden to install an expansive 82-foot by 19-foot outdoor swimming pool. 

Double the size of a standard private pool, the impressive facility matches the dimensions of local leisure centres. The adjacent grounds were also transformed with the addition of a private tennis court, cementing the garden as a premier private haven during the current heatwave.

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In a new exclusive interview with HELLO!, Sam Thompson has revealed the moment he broke royal protocol while interacting with King Charles at a King's Trust event recently - and it involved calling him the wrong title!

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Read our News Director Laura Benjamin's full interview with Sam for the full story.

Queen Mary of Denmark was a picture of understated elegance as she stepped out onto the balcony of Frederik VIII's Palace with her youngest two children and husband King Frederik to mark the monarch's birthday.

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The Queen wore a grey satin blouse with a corsage detailed paired with crisp white trousers.

During his outing to the Animal Plant and Health Agency, King Charles ceremoniously unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency.

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During his visit to York today, King Charles spoke with Rebecca Pinkham and Dr Terry Corbitt.

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It came during his visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency when the King learnt about the agency's efforts to control the grey squirrel population through oral contraception, with the aim of supporting the endangered red squirrel species in the United Kingdom.

Good afternoon, all!

I'm here now to take you through the latest royal news so stay tuned...

Thank you everyone for joining me this morning. 

I'm now handing over to our lifestyle writer, Katie Daly, who will keep you up to date with the royals this afternoon. 

Princess Charlotte has made up her mind about a very important topic. 

The young royal, 11, has followed in her mother, the Princess of Wales's, footsteps as a Chelsea Football Club supporter. 

Her father, Prince William, a lifelong Aston Villa fan, revealed the news on a visit to Cornwall last week. 

Kate and Charlotte have a lot in common - and you can read our full story here. 

You can now visit a new Royal Palace - and it's not Windsor Castle or Buckingham Palace. 

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has opened the doors to the Palace Noordeinde and the Royal Stables for the summer. 

Visitors will be able to view spaces that he uses for official receptions. 

The Danish royals have appeared on the balcony at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen for the start of King Frederik's official birthday celebrations. 

So far, we can see Frederik, Queen Mary, and their twins, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent, 15. 

The family gave a bright wave as they greeted crowds. 

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King Charles has stepped out for a surprise visit to York. 

His first stop is the Animal Plant and Health Agency, where he's learning about the efforts to control the grey squirrel population. 

This aims to support the red squirrel species. 

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Princess Rajwa was a vision in blue as she stepped out alongside her husband, Crown Prince Hussein, for the Jordanian Independence Day celebrations.

The Saudi Arabian-born royal, 32, was also joined by her in-laws, King Abdullah and Queen Rania. 

The piece features a round neckline, long sleeves, and a floor-length flared skirt, as well as an asymmetrical cape. 

For full style details and the best royal fashion analysis, get HELLO!'s full story here. 

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King Charles has headed to Sandringham for a few days of "private time". 

HELLO! understands he will not be paying a visit to his brother Andrew, who resides at Marsh Farm on the estate. 

But why has the King chosen now to return to Sandringham? Read our story to find out. 

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Queen Mary got her stretch on as she warmed up for yesterday's royal run!

The royal, 54, completed the 5km race alongside husband King Frederik and their four children. 

Before the race, she took to Instagram to share a photograph of her limbering up and performing various stretches. 

Accompanied by the family's dog, she wrote: "I got the best help to warm up for the Royal Run in Helsingør."

Charles Spencer made the surprise reveal last week that he has married again for the fourth time. 

He shared a stunning array of images from his desert wedding in Arizona to Norwegian archaeologist Cat Jarman. 

Now, the couple has welcomed a new addition - in the form of an adorable baby alpaca! Sedona - as she is named after the location of their nuptials - will join a friendly range of animals at the Althorp Estate. 

More details here. 

Over the weekend, it was revealed that King Charles was enjoying a surprise stay at Sandringham. 

However, HELLO! understands that he did not visit his disgraced brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who lives at the nearby Marsh Farm. 

The King is believed to be at his Norfolk retreat for "private" time away from royal engagements. 

See the full story here. 

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As is traditional, Denmark's Royal Palace has shared a series of birthday portraits to mark King Frederik's 58th birthday. 

The new pictures were taken in the Throne Hall at Christiansborg Castle shortly before the big day. 

The King and members of the royal family are due to appear on the balcony of Amalienborg Palace at 12.00. 

Yesterday, Frederik, Queen Mary and their 4 children attended the Royal Run in Copenhagen - you can see the best photos from the day here. 

Good morning!

Welcome to another day of royal news - I hope everyone enjoyed the very sunny bank holiday! 

Today, King Frederik of Denmark is celebrating his 58th birthday as Queen Margrethe continues her stay in hospital. During yesterday's royal run, he said he had a visit planned for today, so we'll bring you the latest when we get it. 

Otherwise, the Duke of Gloucester is visiting the Midlands.