Royal family RECAP: King Frederik and Queen Mary step out for day 3 of summer cruise

It's an exciting day for the Duchess of Sussex as the second season of With Love, Meghan drops on Netflix today.

Guests on Meghan's lifestyle show will include Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, as well as close friends, Daniel Martin, Heather Dorak and Jamie Kern Lima. 

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The synopsis for season two reads: "Meghan returns with a fun and heartwarming new season, welcoming celebrity chefs, talented artists, and beloved friends for hands-on adventures filled with laughter and discovery. 

"From playful cooking challenges to DIY projects, Meghan and her guests explore bold flavors, experiment with new techniques, and discover simple ways to add beauty to everyday life. It's all about embracing playfulness over perfection and finding joy in creating together."

King Frederik and Queen Mary will begin day two of their four-day summer cruise onboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. 

After starting their trip at the Frederikshavn Municipality on the island of Jutland, on Tuesday, the Danish royals will sail into Thisted Municipality.

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Season two of With Love, Meghan has officially arrived on Netflix and HELLO!'s Digital Content Director, Andrea Caamano, has already binge-watched all eight episodes so that you don't have to. 

Click here to find out five must-watch moments you won't want to miss from the show, including Meghan getting personal about her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and unseen photos from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding. 

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Prince Harry made a brief appearance in season two of With Love, Meghan, visiting the set on the day that Clare Smyth, the three-Michelin-star chef behind the Sussexes' wedding dinner, filmed her episode. The royal was pictured next to his wife, Meghan, and Clare, in a photo revealed during the episode. 

Watch the moment below.  

Meghan Markle seemingly reflected on the time she and Prince Harry were separated from their two children for nearly three weeks following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.

In episode three of With Love, Meghan, the Duchess spoke with British-American fashion designer Tan France about parenthood and the challenges of spending time away from their kids.

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"I might die without my kids, I need my boys. If I don't see them for a couple of days. I feel like my heart is broken," Tan told Meghan, who responded: "Oh, I know," before adding: "The longest I went without being around our kids was almost three weeks. I was…(pauses) not well."

Harry and Meghan had been in the UK by coincidence when the Queen passed away at Balmoral, Scotland. They had arrived on Saturday, 3 September, for what was planned to be a short trip visiting several charities but remained in the UK until the state funeral on 19 September, leaving them apart from their children for 17 days.

Read the full story. 

Meghan Markle has revealed how she approaches the launch day of With Love, Meghan season two, revealing that she feels "very zen". 

"I sort of approach that with everything that I pour my heart into and create, is you've done everything you can," she said. 

Watch the full video below. 

Congratulations are in order for Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Ugen Choden Namgyel, who married on 25 August. The wedding was held at the Dechencholing Palace, which is located in Bhutan's capital city of Thimphu. 

See the romantic first picture here. 

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Meghan Markle revealed that her and Prince Harry's two children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, are desperate for a new pet to join their family. The royal couple already share their home with dogs Pula, a black labrador, Mia, a rescue beagle, and chickens in a coop named "Archie's Chick Inn."

In episode two of With Love, Meghan, Meghan told model Chrissy Teigen: "My kids really want a cat. Really want a cat."

Read the full story. 

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New photos of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children came in over the weekend as the family interrupted their summer break from public view to attend a church service on Sunday. 

Prince William, 43, was seen driving a Range Rover as he arrived at Crathie Kirk near the royal residence of Balmoral in Scotland with his wife Kate, also 43, in the front seat and their three children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, in the back. 

See the photos here. 

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Good afternoon, I will be seeing you through all of our royal content until the evening. Now, while some royals might be on their summer break, others are still fitting in plenty of work. On Tuesday, King Abdullah of Jordan started a state visit to Uzbekistan. Here he is shaking hands with the country's President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are currently waiting for renovations at their 775-room home in Buckingham Palace to be completed. But before they move in, Camilla is hoping to make another change. 

The Queen Consort, who is an avid literature lover, reportedly wishes to build a library in Buckingham Palace, which is the only residence that does not yet have one.

Read the full story here. 

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The Danish royal family are continuing their summer cruise and when they stopped off at Thisted, Queen Mary was treated to a small bunch of flowers. How sweet!

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I remember growing up with Action Man, but on Tuesday it was Action Victoria. The Swedish crown princess headed to a military facility where she met with conscripts who were being trained to handle chemical warfare agents.

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Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have been praised for their 'modern' relationship by friends. 

Insiders close to the couple gushed over the 'cute' pair and admired their approach to marriage. 

"They’re the sweetest and they’re adorable,” close friend and budding star of Hayu's latest offering The Real Housewives of London, Juliet Angus, exclusively told HELLO!.

Read the full story.

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Whenever I go on holiday, I always need to make sure I have my swimming costume and books for the journey and read when lounging poolside. And it turns out that King Charles also has three things he always has to travel with. However, some of those items might not be making it past the check-in luggage... See how he travels here.

One of the major talking points from the first season of With Love, Meghan was the Duchess of Sussex's admonishment of Mindy Kaling over 'Sussex' being her last name. Well, in a new interview, Meghan has spoken more about the moniker, see what she had to say here.

Harriet Sperling is certainly getting the royal treatment ahead of her marriage to Peter Phillips later in the year. She was seen making her Balmoral debut on Tuesday, get the details here.

That is it from my side today. I am throwing you over to NYC where Beatriz Colon will be on hand to deliver the rest of your royal news. Over and out.

Timed with the release of the second season of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, Meghan Markle has released a new batch of As Ever goodies, from wine and marmalade to flower sprinkles and crepe mix, all of which are available to shop now.

The Duchess of Sussex shared a rare glimpse of her daughter, Princess Lilibet, four, as she marked the release of the second season of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan. In an Instagram Story clip, posted by Meghan on Tuesday, the youngster can be seen peering at a personal gift from Prince Harry. Lilibet, whose flowing red hair is now waist-length, is spotted walking into the Sussexes' country-style kitchen at their Montecito home.

See the sweet moment — and special gift — here.

It's the engagement heard around the world, and even the royals are reacting to it. The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the high-profile figures to "like" the pop superstar's announcement on Instagram on Tuesday, as she revealed that NFL star Travis Kelce had proposed after two years of dating. In a joint social media post, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is seen getting down on one knee to the Love Story singer, as well as snaps of the pair embracing.

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James Middleton has shared the touching new addition to his home, which his son Inigo is "captivated" by. The Princess of Wales' brother, 38, took to Instagram to mark International Dog Day on Tuesday 26 August, sharing pictures of a special sculpture he had commissioned for his Bucklebury home he shares with wife, Alizee, their young son and their beloved dogs. See the impressive work here.

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As the Danish royals continue their summer cruise on Royal Yacht Dannebrog, they treated fans to some pictures of their home for the holiday. 

Posting the snaps on Instagram, the translated caption reads: "When the King and Queen sailed last night from Hanstholm Harbor and on this year's summer parade, the municipality bid farewell with song. Thy's largest singing choir performed here Nephew's Heart Starter with the line "Vesterhav, come now and blow me off". Their Majesties continue the cruise today with a visit to Læsø, before ending on Samsø on Thursday.

If you haven't caught up on With Love, Meghan Season 2 yet, here's your friendly reminder that all eight episodes are now streaming on Netflix. The new season sees the Duchess of Sussex inviting friends and famous guests round to share her cooking, gardening and hosting tips. 

Fans are already bingeing the show, with one person writing on social media: "I absolutely love this!! For me, it’s looking at a cooking show in a fresh new way and I love all the DIY projects she does. Now I need all those recipes and the DIY projects. Please do a third season!! This is so refreshing."

Prince William and Princess Kate have decided to relocate from their four-bedroom residence, Adelaide Cottage, to the impressive eight-bedroom Forest Lodge. The move, which will be just a few miles down the road, will see the royal couple – alongside their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – settle down into their "forever home". However, rather than buying the property outright, William and Kate will be renting.

Why, you may ask? Get all the details here. 

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I don't know about you, but I wouldn't mind joining the Danish royals on their four-day summer cruise of the Danish municipalities!

On Monday, the pair posed for pictures as they walked the coastal sand dunes of Råbjerg Mile, which lay between Skagen and Frederikshavn. As King Frederik put his arm around his wife, Queen Mary suddenly asked: "Shall we kiss?" 

The off-guard moment prompted laughter from the monarch, softening formalities in front of the cameras. Read all about the endearing moment here. 

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Over in Stockholm, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden stepped out in a lovely Barbie pink Roland Mouret dress with matching pink chrome heels yesterday. The Swedish royal, who is the eldest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf, presented the winners with awards at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize Award Ceremony.

The Princess posed with the nominees, alongside Swedish politician Olle Burell and Chair of the Stockholm Water Foundation Anette Scheibe Lorentzi.

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It's already been a big year for Harriet Sperling, who got engaged to Peter Phillips earlier this month. Not only does this summer mark their happy announcement, but it also sees her first summer at Balmoral with his daughters, Savannah and Isla, HELLO! understands.

Get the details here. 

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That's all from me, but I'm handing you over to the wonderful Josh, who will continue bringing you all the latest royal news this afternoon!