Royal family recap: Camilla's fashion woes, Sussex shake up and more

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Get ready for a royally packed day! Princess Ines, the newest addition to the Swedish royal family, is set to be christened this morning, so we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for all the best photos from the big day.

This special occasion also coincides with Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip's 10th wedding anniversary – what a beautiful way to celebrate a decade of marriage. 

Elsewhere, King Charles, in his esteemed role as Colonel-in-Chief, the Coldstream Guards, will be presenting four brand new Colours to the 1st and 2nd Battalions (Number 7 Company) of the Coldstream Guards.

In a preview of the upcoming Trooping the Colour birthday parade, one of these new Colours will be proudly carried by Number 7 Company at The King's Birthday Parade in London this Saturday.

Episode four of Prince William's series Guardians is out, and it features words from the royal himself, who highlights the severe rhino poaching crisis and praises rangers in Kruger National Park for their courage and care in the episode's introduction. 

He honoured heroes like Cathy Dreyer, Felicia, and Lucas, who have protected rhinos and nurtured orphans. With rhinos facing extinction, William stressed that hope lies in dedication. The series was released on BBC Earth and is being shown at cinemas across the UK.

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King Charles and David Beckham's friendship continues to grow! Ahead of the announcement of his knighthood, it has been revealed that Victoria Beckham's husband will appear in the King's upcoming Amazon Prime documentary. 

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Having bonded with the King over beekeeping and supported various royal causes, David now serves as an ambassador for the King's Foundation. The film, partly shot at St James’s Palace, showcases the King’s vision to transform people, places, and the planet, and is due for release in late 2025 or early 2026.

The King's birthday honours will be revealed tonight and David Beckham will officially be able to celebrate his big milestone.

These honours usually shine a light on a mix of famous faces, public servants, and everyday heroes who've gone the extra mile for their communities.

They’re handed out twice a year – once for the monarch's official birthday in June, and again at New Year.

We can't help but wonder… who else will make the list?

King Frederik and Queen Mary are wrapping up their three-day trip to the Faroe Islands on Friday, and it's been full of sweet moments. On their second day, they stopped by a kindergarten and even planted a tree in Tvøroyri on the island of Suduroy. But what really caught people’s attention were the subtle displays of affection—like the moment King Frederik put his arm around Queen Mary as she leaned in with a smile. So cute! 

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Royal Ascot kicks off next week, and this year is shaping up to be a spectacular one as London basks in a heatwave (no complaints here!). It seems the royals have checked the forecast too - they're all set to enjoy the event throughout the week.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend each day and, according to The Sun, they have two horses running in the races. Part of the HELLO! team will be on the ground during the week, including our royal editor Emily Nash, who co-hosts A Right Royal Podcast. We can't wait to bring you all the behind-the-scenes moments!

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Princess Ines' christening is underway, and the first guests have begun to arrive - including Princess Sofia's sister, Lina, who came with her family in tow! We’ll be posting a gallery of all the guests and the best moments soon, so make sure to stay up to date with our posts!

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Big news from the Princess of Wales ahead of Trooping the Colour. The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has announced a new 12-month pilot project called Happy Little Minds, in collaboration with Barnardo's and Place2Be. The initiative aims to explore how mental health professionals can support social and emotional development in babies and young children within early education settings.

Key Details:

1. Two nurseries in Tower Hamlets and Hackney will participate.
2. Nearly 50 early years staff will receive specialised training and ongoing support from mental health practitioners.
3. Around 150 children and families are expected to benefit.
4. Practitioners will also offer guidance to parents and direct support to children.
5. The project is informed by the Shaping Us Framework, launched by the Centre earlier this year.

Read all about it here.

Princess Eugenie took to Instagram on Friday to showcase her ongoing commitment to ocean conservation.

Fresh from a trip to Nice, the Princess shared snaps from the UN Ocean Conference, where she rubbed shoulders with Prince Albert of Monaco, all united by one mission: saving our seas.

She captioned her post: "Delighted to have been at the UN Ocean Conference. An honour to attend the Global Fund for Coral Reefs event and stand alongside those working tirelessly to protect our oceans and restore vital marine ecosystems."

Princess Ines' grandparents, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia, along with her aunt and uncle, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, and their children - Princess Estelle, who has proudly been chosen as one of Ines' godparents, and Prince Oscar - looked on proudly during the christening. More photos coming soon!

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What a beautiful day for Princess Ines, who was perfectly sweet and serene at her very special christening today. Take a look at our lovely gallery here.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh consistently delivers impeccable style, and her recent appearance at Windsor Castle in support of King Charles was no exception. The wife of Prince Edward, attended the King's Award for Enterprise reception wearing the elegant ‘Grandad Silk Tea Dress’ in the 'Floral Tiles' print by Suzannah London. A flawless choice - see for yourself!

King Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Coldstream Guards, was all smiles as he inspected the regiment during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Friday morning, where he presented new Colours to the 1st and 2nd Battalion (Number 7 Company) of the Coldstream Guards. The King and the regiment braved incredibly high temperatures. 

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The Princess Royal once again proved why she's often called the most hardworking royal, attending Medical Research Scotland's Meet the Researcher Showcase at the University of Strathclyde's Technology Innovation Centre yesterday.

As the charity's patron, Princess Anne met with passionate pupils and brilliant researchers funded by Medical Research Scotland — championing the future of STEM and spotlighting cutting-edge research in health and medicine.

Over 200 students were inspired by leading minds from academia and industry, getting a glimpse of the future of science — with Princess Anne right at the heart of it all.

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How fabulous is it to see King Charles in his element, dressed in full military uniform? 

Although the King never undertook active military service, unlike his younger brother, Prince Andrew and son Prince Harry, he still wears medals. These reflect his lack of combat experience.

If you're confused about what medals Charles wears, make sure you check out this handy explainer.

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Hands up who is excited to see Princess Kate in all her sartorial splendour at the King's birthday parade this Saturday? Ahead of her – no doubt stunning – appearance, we called upon HELLO!'s Fashion and Beauty News Editor, Laura Sutcliffe, to share her favourite Trooping outfit of Kate’s.

Her winner, hands-down? The Princess of Wales' 2023 look. "As a fashion editor, I enjoy bold colours and statement items, and Kate's jewel green ensemble was so fashion-forward and modern.

"Because the milestone royal event takes place in June, it's often warm, which means a pastel colourway features heavily on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Although it looks fresh, it can be quite predictable, which is why Kate's Andrew Gn coat dress featuring opulent crystal embellishments excited me.

"I just wasn't expecting it, and the colour went magnificently with her skin tone. I also loved the way she paid homage to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, by wearing her sapphire earrings, which infused her look with a nostalgic touch."

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Discover King Charles' full speech ahead of his big birthday parade... The monarch was speaking to the Presentation of New Colours to The Coldstream Guards in their 375th Year.

It gives me enormous pride, as your Colonel-in-Chief, to be able to present these new Colours to you today in the presence of the wider Regimental family, and particularly in the year you celebrate your impressive 375th Anniversary.

Since your formation in 1650, the Regiment has enjoyed arecord of service that has been second to none, including that pivotalmoment in 1660 when the Regiment set off from Coldstream, on thebanks of the River Tweed, to ensure the Restoration of the Monarchy– and so it was that King Charles II signed the warrant for your Colours in 1669.

 How fortuitous that I now have the honour and privilege of presenting your Colours some 365 years later. Over the many wars and countless heroic actions of the Regiment, these Colours, encompassing your richly-deserved battle honours, are a gallant testament to the outstanding courage, fortitude and spirit that the Regiment has always displayed throughout very nearly 400 years of our nation’s history. 

Each and every one of you on parade today is now part of that great legacy...In recent years, the Regiment has continued to serve with immense distinction, including your significant contribution to operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in supporting security forces across Africa. 

Meanwhile, at home, you played an indispensable role during the Covid pandemic and have most recently done so much to support both Ukraine, and the United Kingdom’s security, by training Ukrainian forces to enable them to defend their homeland with the benefit of your unmatched experience.

I realise all too well that the determination and dedication you show in your service could not be possible without the same commitment from your loved ones. And so, to you, the families, I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks for your tremendous, unwavering support and encouragement. It is fitting that here, today, the entire Coldstream community is brought together.

As your Colonel-in-Chief, I bestow these Colours into your safe-keeping in the knowledge that you will continue to uphold the very highest standards of military prowess and indomitable spirit that your Regiment has shown over the last 375 years, no matter what lies ahead.

Lastly, I must say how very much I look forward to seeing the King’s Colour again tomorrow, under the steady hand of the Ensign, Lieutenant Max Martin, as Number Seven Company provides the Escort for Trooping The Colour.

Nulli Secundus, Coldstreamers.

Throwing it back to Trooping 2024 when little Prince Louis stole the show with his antics. The young royal couldn't help but yawn on the Buckingham Palace balcony - watch the adorable moment below...

That's all from Andrea and me in London as we hand over to Rebecca in LA. We'll be tuning back in bright and early on Saturday morning for our Trooping the Colour 2025 live blog.

Big changes in Montecito this Friday, as HELLO! can reveal the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have parted ways with four more members of staff after taking on new advisers.

LA-based deputy press secretary Kyle Boulia and Charlie Gipson, their UK press officer, have departed, while at least two other members of the Sussex’s private team have also left in recent weeks, according to a source.

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As we get older, we all realize that a block heel is far more comfortable than a stiletto, and so it makes sense that Queen Camilla is also a fan.

Shoe designer Lisa Kay was at the reception for the King's Award for Enterprise on Thursday and revealed that the King opened about his wife's love for "a heel that is not too narrow".

Read more here.

Princess Eugenie joined forces with Prince Albert II of Monaco, who shares Eugenie's passion for environmental causes, on Thursday June 12.

Eugenie shared highlights from her sun-soaked trip to Nice, in support of her role as a Global Ambassador for the Thirty Six For Coral, including her meeting with fellow royalty, as they attended the  UN Ocean Conference.

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Our very own Ainhoa has worked on this brilliant feature looking at the history of Trooping the Colour traditions.

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One of the royal family's most colorful events in the diary, the event - which will be held on Saturday June 15, 2025 - is pomp and pageantry to the max, so she's collated all the things you need to know here...

King Charles has made a series of poignant last-minute amendments to his birthday parade on Saturday June 15.

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HELLO! understands Charles, 76, has requested that members of the royal family participating in the Trooping the Colour parade should wear black armbands following the tragic Air India crash on Thursday.

Find out more at our story here.

That's all from us today, but a quick reminder that with the King’s official birthday parade taking place tomorrow, we’re marking the occasion with a celebratory special offer: upgrade your club membership within the next 24 hours and receive 50% off annual membership for an entire year. 

So instead of paying £39.99 you will get an entire year for just under £20 ($27.50 in the US).

For a taster of what you can expect when you join, here are five of our favorite recent Royal Club posts:

• Phil Dampier’s most memorable royal encounters
• Is Prince William ready to be king?
• LISTEN: Real reason behind delay in Prince and Princess of Wales' royal warrants revealed
• How King William will approach his reignExclusive: The real Princess Charlotte revealed
• Exclusive: The real Princess Charlotte revealed