RECAP: Queen Camilla goes racing, Princess Marie out in Copenhagen and more

The King was officially welcomed to Balmoral with a traditional ceremony outside the gates of his Highland home on Monday. 

In the coming weeks, he and the Queen are expected to host several of their family members at their Scottish retreat.

The royals love the solace of the vast estate, where they can enjoy hikes, picnics, fishing and barbecues.

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Kicking off the morning with a royal update from Denmark!

Queen Mary has shared the news that she is starring in a Danish TV show about gardens -  Søren Vester's Garden - Biodiversity and castle gardens. "My knowledge of gardens is at a booming level and was brought to life after we planted a small wild garden in Fredensborg," she said. 

"Although nature has always had great importance in my life, the joy of our wild garden still caught me. It was a pleasure to show Søren Vester this part of our garden, which is both a small contribution to biodiversity and 'wild' beautiful."

Queen Rania has shared the sweetest insight into her morning routine at the Raghadan Palace in Jordan.

"The best cup of coffee ☕️❤️Favourite coffee break," the royal wrote as she posed for a rare photo alongside her husband, King Abdullah. The photo comes after she re-emerged into public view for the first time since her appearance at the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice at the end of June. 

Rania headed to Al-Salt, a town in Jordan, for a visit and looked spectacular in a white Chloe blouse alongside the vibrant yellow 'Camille' skirt by Emporio Sirenuse, and yellow Prada pumps.

There's cause for celebration in the Belgian royal household as Prince Gabriel, the elder son and second child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, turns 22 today!

"Prince Gabriel is celebrating his 22nd birthday today! 🥳 After the summer, he will start in the fourth and final year of social and military sciences education at the Royal Military School," a message on the official Belgian royal Instagram account read.

The prince was seen sitting on a staircase, presumably at the royal residence, in a smart suit and tie. The photos were captured by Bas Bogaerts.

Queen Camilla is facing some sad news as The Prospect Hospice, a charity of which she is president, announced this week that it would be closing one of its stores.

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The hospice, which has been supported by the Queen since 2013, provides end-of-life care to people in North Wiltshire. It cited "financial pressures" as the reason for the closure.

In a statement shared with HELLO!, the charity said: "The decision to close has not been an easy one, but continued financial pressures across the charity sector, including rising costs and changing shopping habits, mean Prospect Hospice has to focus our resources where they can have the greatest impact on funding patient care."

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Princess Elisabeth can officially return to Harvard this autumn for the second year of her master's degree.

The Belgian royal's academic future was left in a period of uncertainty after President Donald Trump's administration put a ban on international students attending classes at Harvard on a visa back in May. 

Belgian royal journalist Wim Dehandschutter told HELLO! that he received confirmation that Elisabeth can return to the university.

Read the whole story.

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The Duchess of Sussex's close friend has announced some wonderful news.

Jamie Kern Lima, who is the founder of IT Cosmetics and a friend of Meghan Markle's, shared on Instagram that she is expecting her third child with her husband, Paulo Lima.

Meghan was among Jamie's followers to "like" the post.

The makeup entrepreneur shares a sweet, supportive friendship with the Duchess, with the pair having appeared on each other's podcast series.

Fancy a glamping weekend at a royal residence? Who wouldn't?!

The monarch might currently be in Scotland, but his royal residence in Norfolk has just opened a family-friendly 'glamping' (glamorous camping) village on the Sandringham Estate.

It's ideal fun for the whole family, and it's open to the public.

There are 15 extravagant safari tents in the woods of the sprawling Sandringham Estate Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite, which are all complete with wood burners, microwaves, TVs, and showers.

Camping with a royal stamp of approval? Yes, please.

Find out more.

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Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, plus their two daughters, Sienna and Athena, are gearing up for a fun-filled summer at Balmoral, and now little Wolfie is joining too.

Wolfie, whose first name is Christopher, is the nine-year-old child of Edoardo and his former partner Dara Huang.

It's been reported that Princess Beatrice's stepson will join the family at the Scottish royal residence for "a wonderful holiday of outdoor activities such as wild swimming and cycling."

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It's almost time for back-to-school buzz, so our Fashion and Beauty News Editor, Laura Sutcliffe, decided to take a look back at the Princess of Wales's gorgeous Michael Kors midi dress she wore in 2018 for a school run.

Kate wore the sensational 'Carnation dress' outfit when she was snapped holding Princess Charlotte's hand as they walked to Thomas's Battersea in west London to drop off the young royal for her first day of school.

Designed in red and white and featuring a smart black belt, it looked glorious with her high heels. 

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Speaking of school, a big day is on the horizon for students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as they will receive their GCSE results on Thursday, 21 August.

It's a milestone for youngsters as their GCSE grades are important for their future educational and career opportunities.

For many of the royals, their GCSE results day might feel like a little while ago, but we took a look back at some of the impressive grades they received, including the Prince of Wales.

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Goodbye from me! I'm leaving you in the capable hands of our US-based writer, Rebecca Lewis. Until next time...

The official Instagram account of the British royal family has shared a series of summer photos from over the years, showing the family on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland (where they have traditionally spent their summers since 1852) and one picture, of a young King Charles, with his father, the late Prince Philip, had HELLO! doing a double take.

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I loved this rare moment of PDA between Queen Rania and her husband, King Abdullah. 

Posting to her 11 million Instagram followers, the queen uploaded a snap of her and her husband enjoying a cup of coffee in a kitchen. 

See the moment here...

The Prince and Princess of Wales love spending time at their Norfolk abode, Anmer Hall, which was gifted to them as a wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2011.

Over the years, the royal couple have explored the area with their young family, and so HELLO! has collected their favorite date spots In one place for you...

Fashion has always be cyclical and so it's no surprise that the trends from 2003 are back.

Our style writer Katie Daly has been inspired to look back at a front row look from Zara Tindall that same year, and figure out how you can wear the look in 2025.

Her Majesty The Queen, Patron of York Racecourse, will attend the second day of the Ebor Festival and unveil a plaque in recognition of the ‘Juddmonte International’ race, which took place at York Racecourse last year, being named by the Longines World Racing Awards as the ‘World’s Best Race’ of 2024.

Her Majesty will meet representatives from local charities supported by the track, members of the Yorkshire racing community, and members of the York Racecourse team.

The Queen will also present the trophy to the winning owner of the ‘Yorkshire Oaks’ - the feature race of the Ladies Day programme.

The Princess of Wales can do no wrong when it comes to her hairstyles, and our HELLO Lifestyle team has compiled what they believe to be her best-ever looks. Click here to find out the ranking and let us know if you agree!

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Students across the UK will be opening up their GCSE results today, find out what the royals got back when they studied, and who the smartest one of them all is...

Queen Mary made a surprise appearance on television over in Denmark, where the royal shared the sweetest insight into the lives of her four children. See what the Queen Consort had to say here.

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It's not just Queen Mary who has been making an outing on Thursday, as Princess Marie also headed out with her children, Count Henrik, 16, and Countess Athena, 13. See the sweet photos from the family trip here.

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Camilla has now arrived at the York Racecourse. The 78-year-old looked so glam as she greeted the Lord Mayor of York, Martin Rowley. We will continue to bring you updates throughout the Queen's appearance and our Online Royal Correspodent Danielle Stacey, will be collating the best images.

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Katie Daly here, ready to take you through an afternoon of royal news. 

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Queen Camilla has stepped out, and what a stylish ensemble!

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Arriving on day two of the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse, Her Majesty was seen donning a grey-toned blue longline coat with a tie waist.

Underneath, she donned a floral dress, and she was accessorised to perfection with nude pumps, a trendy woven bag, triple string pearls, and a statement hat. 

Princess Beatrice, known for her extensive charitable work, appears to be passing on her passion for philanthropy to her daughter, Sienna, whom she shares with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

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In 2022, during a video call with the Teenage Cancer Trust, one of her patronages, Beatrice was seen speaking with the charity's founders, Dr. Adrian Whiteson and Myrna Whiteson. Myrna mused about enlisting the "little ones" — Beatrice's daughter, Sienna, and her sister, Princess Eugenie's son August — to continue their charitable efforts, which Beatrice agreed with.

"Children internalise values through modelling, so consistently framing charity work as important can encourage empathy, perspective-taking, and community awareness as Sienna grows," Laura Gwilt, Swift Psychology's child and adolescent therapist, told us.

Many of us picture life in Monaco as living the high life, and Prince Albert has teased an insight into just that with a new exhibit!

This convertible, a celebrated icon of 1960s glamour, is a true jewel of the renowned '250' lineage. This specific model, a Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Série II, is part of the second series, a direct match to the one first shown at the 1959 Paris Automobile Salon, which is now on exhibit in the Private Cars Collection of HSH Prince of Monaco museum.

The exhibit is open from 1 July to 31 August from 10 am until 7 pm and then from 1 September to 31 December from 10 am until 6 pm.

Over in Sweden, King Carl XVI Gustaf has headed out for an important move.

After a two-day journey across the city, the 600-ton Kiruna Church has a new home. The King, joined by many residents and pilgrims, watched the final leg of the church's move to its new location on a hill in the city's redesigned center. 

This historic relocation is a key part of Kiruna's urban renewal project. 

The excitement is building for the World Cup doubles in the Netherlands! 

Princess Margriet has been photographed kicking off the competition at the Riant Equestrian Centre in Beekbergen, where a thrilling display of skills across three phases, dressage, a marathon with obstacles, and a skills test, will take place.

As part of the festivities, the Royal Stable Department will parade a beautiful collection of historical carriages, drawn by Friesian and KWPN horses dressed in their finest gala harnesses.