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Happy belated Christmas for those who celebrate it! The King and his family were out in force on Christmas Day, attending the traditional service at Sandringham followed by a walkabout to meet well-wishers who had come from near and far.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

This time last year…

King Charles delivered his traditional Christmas Day message, recorded in the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former chapel of the Middlesex Hospital, as a symbolic nod to the NHS. In his speech, he gave “heartfelt thanks” to the doctors and nurses who supported him and his family throughout a difficult year of health.

King Charles wasn’t the only monarch delivering an address to his people, as King Philippe of Belgium and King Felipe of Spain also gave messages of hope and support on Christmas Day.

Of course, the British royal family were out in full force for the annual Christmas Morning service at Sandringham Church. I love how the Wales family always co-ordinates their outfits, so George and Louis’ ties match with their mother’s coat, while Charlotte and William match too.

Here’s a closer look at Princess Catherine’s headpiece and hair as she opted for this festive holly-green number and matching hat, looking as stylish as ever.

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Further reading

Secrets of Sandringham Christmas revealed

WATCH: My unforgettable Christmas with the royals

What’s the monarchy for?

Best Royal Pictures of The Week – The Sandringham Edition

Here are our picks of the best photos from the day.

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It’s been another festive week for the royals, with the King hosting his pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace for extended members of his family.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

This time last year…

King Charles waved to well-wishers after leaving the fourth Sunday of Advent service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate last year.

The monarch once again hosted his special Christmas lunch for members of the royal family at Buckingham Palace. Here, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice are pictured arriving for the celebration.

If you read The Royal Dispatch two weeks ago, you’ll have known that Duchess Sophie is patron of the Lighthouse, a charity which uses creative projects to support those in need. Last year, she helped volunteers to serve this tasty-looking food and talked to beneficiaries of the charity.

Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip of Sweden took a pew as they attended the ‘Christmas In Vasastan’ concert at Gustaf Vasa Church in Stockholm.

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Further reading

What’s the monarchy for?

Andrew has perfected the art of legal foot-dragging

What really happened when William met Eugene Levy

Best Royal Pictures of The Week

British royals

William and Catherine were among the royal family guests who attended King Charles’ pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Catherine looked particularly festive in her Alessandra Rich printed dress, which she memorably wore during filming with Mary Berry for A Berry Royal Christmas.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were also invited to the party. We love Eugenie’s candy cane earrings!

The Duchess of Edinburgh looked festive in green with her hair styled in tight curls.

Later in the week, Sophie got into the Christmas spirit again during an engagement with Disability Initiative, of which she is a patron.

King Charles

The King pulled a pint of Guinness and sampled his beverage as he opened the Guinness Open Gate Brewery London.

The Duke of Sussex

Meanwhile, across the pond, Prince Harry was spotted skiing in Aspen, Colorado with close friend and polo player, Nacho Figueras. A source told HELLO!: “Prince Harry was with Nacho for about four hours on the mountains. The pair spent the day skiing and enjoyed lunch together at one of the restaurants at the resort. Harry seemed happy and was also joined by a number of male friends on the slopes.”

The Duke was in Aspen to take part in the World Snow Polo Championships.

Belgian royals

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were joined by two of their four children, Princess Elisabeth and Princess Eléonore, for their yearly Christmas concert at the Royal Palace in Brussels. The family coordinated in glitzy sequins and sparkles.

Queen Mary of Denmark

Denmark’s queen looked fabulously festive in a velvet suit as she stepped out for the Into Change Award at the Copenhagen Opera House. The award is a new European research prize honouring the collaborations that drive scientific breakthroughs and benefit society.

Queen Silvia of Sweden

Queen Silvia of Sweden travelled to Germany this week for a special honour. She received the Bavarian State Medal for Social Services, which is awarded to people who have made special efforts in the social area of the Free State of Bavaria and its inhabitants.

Norwegian royals

Norway’s royal siblings took part in a rare joint engagement, visiting Sentrum Fire Station in Oslo. The future queen of Norway, 21, and her younger brother Sverre, 20, donned their kit, before learning about the efforts carried out by the fire and rescue service.

The following day, the whole family were out in force to visit the Langerudhjemmet nursing home in Oslo.

Monegasque royals

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene’s twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, helped give out presents to local children during the Monaco Christmas Tree Ceremony at the palace.

Queen Letizia of Spain

Spanish queen Letizia, a former journalist, attended the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundacion del Español Urgente “FundeuRAE”, held at the Royal Spanish Academy. The foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists.

The Waleses

To round off the week, William and Catherine released their Christmas card, showing the family cuddling and smiling in a never-before-seen family photo taken by Josh Shinner back in April.

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Understandably, the royals have closed their diaries for the festive break, but you can expect the King and Queen to lead the British royals to church on the Sandringham estate on Thursday 25 December. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled to see who takes part in the walkabout this year!

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It’s been a busy week for the royals as we get closer and closer to Christmas, with plenty of festive engagements like Queen Camilla inviting children into Clarence House to decorate the tree. Plus a glitzy state banquet in the Netherlands.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

This time last year…

Princess Sofia of Sweden gave us this stunning tiara moment for the Nobel Prize Banquet at Stockholm City Hall in December last year. The Palmette Tiara is made of diamonds and emeralds, and was a wedding gift from her parents-in-law, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. She wore the tiara for her 2015 nuptials to Prince Carl Philip and I have to say, looks just as radiant in it now as she did almost a decade ago.

Queen Camilla looked firmly fixed on her task as she decorated a Christmas tree in the library at Clarence House, aided children and families supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.

Camilla wasn’t the only one working hard on decoration, as King Charles also had a tree of his own to spruce up. The monarch decorated a Christmas tree during the The King’s Foundation’s annual ‘Crafts at Christmas’ festivities at Highgrove Gardens in Tetbury, England.

On a more sombre note, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the funeral mass for those who died in the floods in Spain last year at the Catedral de Valencia.

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Further reading

My special ticket to Catherine’s carol concert

Andrew has perfected the art of legal foot-dragging

Should all royals pay market rent like Prince William?

Best Royal Pictures of The Week

Queen Camilla

The Queen visited the set of raunchy TV drama, Rivals, and revealed binge-watching the series had cheered her up while she was ill with pneumonia last year. Camilla was given a behind-the-scenes tour of the set in Bristol on Monday and met the show’s stars, including Alex Hassell, David Tennant, Nafessa Williams, Victoria Smurfit and Bella Maclean.

Later in the week, the Queen threw her annual traditional lunch for children with life-shortening conditions at her London Home, Clarence House. Youngsters supported by the organisations Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity were invited to meet Santa Claus and decorate the Christmas tree.

Prince William

William celebrated his 20th anniversary as patron of the homelessness charity Centrepoint, and was presented with a towering cake to mark the occasion!

Danish royals

King Frederik and Queen Mary’s four children displayed some friendly sibling rivalry as they took on the challenge of making gingerbread houses. It was boys vs girls as Crown Prince Christian, 20, teamed up with his younger brother, Prince Vincent, 14, while Vincent’s twin sister, Princess Josephine, 14, worked together with her older sister, Princess Isabella, 18.

King Charles

The King attended an advent service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday, where he joined in the prayers and lit a candle. In a foreword to the official order of service at the Advent Service, the King wrote, in part: “It is a great joy to gather with you in the most glorious setting of Westminster Abbey as we celebrate the light, hope and, above all, the peace of this season of Advent. This period is one of preparation, of readying ourselves and looking forward to the wonder of Christ’s birth.”

Dutch royals

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and their eldest daughter Princess Amalia attended a lavish state banquet on Thursday at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, in honour of the Finnish president Alexander Stubb’s two-day state visit. How elegant did the Dutch royals look?

Princess Amalia stole the show wearing the Dutch Diamond Bandeau, one of her mother’s favourite tiaras.

Swedish royals

Over in Sweden, the royal family also pulled out all the stops to attend a banquet, the Nobel Prize Banquet 2025 in Stockholm. Crown Princess Victoria once again proved she is the queen of royal re-wears, stunning in a gown designed by Jacques Zehnder, which her mother, Queen Silvia, wore to the same Nobel banquet in 1994.

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The main moment from this week was a shimmering state banquet where we saw plenty of tiara moments from the royals in their finery.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

This time last year…

It was a whole family affair this time last year for the Waleses, who joined together for the Princess’ festive carol concert at the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey. The event offered a chance to pause and reflect on the values of love, compassion, and vital connections.

Cameras also caught this sweet moment where Princess Charlotte helped her older brother to light his candle.

Queen Camilla, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, King Charles and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim al-Thani looked extremely glamorous at the state banquet held for the Emir’s two-day state visit last year.

Donald Trump met Prince William in the Salon Jaune room at the UK Ambassador’s Residence on the day of the reopening ceremonies of the Notre Dame Cathedral, five and a half years after a devastating fire destroyed part of the historic building.

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Further reading

Robert Jobson: Will Charles and Harry reunite in the US?

WATCH: My outing with Duchess Sophie

Meghan Markle’s holiday special is out

Best Royal Pictures of The Week

Duchess Sophie

Duchess Sophie looked enamoured with her tiny new friend, six-month-old Dottie, during a visit to The Lighthouse Guildford on Monday to open a new community hub. Sophie is patron of The Lighthouse, a charity which hosts a range of creative projects to support, encourage and empower those who find themselves in need.

Danielle was on the ground shadowing the Duchess. You can watch her video diary here.

Dutch royals

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima looked extremely glamorous as they attended a concert performed by Sabrina Starke on Tuesday in Paramaribo, Suriname. The Dutch king and queen are in Suriname for a three-day state visit.

Here’s a lovely photograph of the royal pair in a palm garden – I have to say, I’m envious of the sunshine!

Cool as coconuts! Both Willem-Alexander and Maxima appeared to enjoy their refreshing beverages while visiting a former plantation called Frederiksdorp on Wednesday.

King Felipe of Spain

Could King Felipe be the newest member of the Spanish football team? Felipe looks extremely pleased with his gift here as he joined in celebrations with the Spanish players after their victory in the UEFA Women’s Nations League 2025 at Estadio Metropolitano on Tuesday in Madrid.

Prince Harry

Not the type of personality we’re used to seeing on a US talk show, Prince Harry joined Stephen Colbert on The Late Show on Wednesday. He jokingly auditioned for a ‘Christmas prince’ role in a romantic TV film for the Hallmark Channel.

German state visit

As you will no doubt have read this week, it’s been a busy time for the senior royals as the King and Queen hosted a state visit for the president of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender. They were greeted at Heathrow on Wednesday by Prince William and Princess Catherine.

Luckily the weather played ball for the military procession – doesn’t Windsor Castle look glorious in the winter sunshine?

The Prince and Princess of Wales were lucky enough to view a special exhibition of items relating to Germany from the Royal Collection in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle on the first day of the state visit.

What a beautiful set-up! All the usual pomp and ceremony of a state banquet is combined with the festive glory of the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in St George’s Chamber. Our royal writer Tracy was able to preview the set up, and you can read all about it here.

Here’s a closer look at the stunning table arrangement – every detail meticulously placed. It’s the first state visit from Germany in 27 years so you can understand the need to roll out the red carpet for the occasion.

The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Anne are pictured arriving ahead of the state banquet. Both royal ladies opted for stunning tiaras: the Duchess of Gloucester wore Queen Mary’s Honeysuckle Tiara, which she also chose for the US state visit in September, while the Princess Royal chose the Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara. This is a firm favourite for Anne. Made by Cartier, the sparkling headwear features emerald-cut aquamarines and diamonds. It was a wedding gift for Anne from her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

And here they all are! King Charles, Queen Camilla, president Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender in all of their finery, ready for the state banquet.

This has to be my favourite photograph this week. Princess Catherine almost steals the show with this look. Not only is her sparkling blue Jenny Packham gown fit for a modern day princess, she also delighted royal fans by choosing Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara, studded with rubies and diamonds.

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Queen Letizia had a beautiful tiara moment this week while we also had outings for the Prince and Princess of Wales.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

This time last year…

The Monaco royals all look rather chilly in this photograph! Princess Gabriella of Monaco, Princess Charlene of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Prince Jacques of Monaco and Stéphane Valeri launched the Christmas Illuminations on Place du Casino in late November 2024.

Zara Tindall looking distinctly less royal than normal here as she took part in the final leg of the Cycle4Caroline Endurance Charity Cycle Challenge in Datchet, England. Cycle4Caroline is an 11-day endurance charity bike ride in memory of equestrian event rider Caroline March who died in March 2024 following a riding accident in 2022 which left her paralysed. The cycle ride began at Blair Castle in Scotland on 20 November and is due to finish at The Savoy Hotel in London on 30 November.

Speaking of the Savoy, here’s Prince William having a chat with film star Idris Elba at the 2024 Tusk Conservation Awards at The Savoy Hotel. They both look to be getting along splendidly!

A royal family portrait that’s a little less polished than the ones we’re used to seeing! I’m sure any of you who have tried to get a nice family photograph with all members (canine included) can relate to the struggle of getting everyone to look the same way all at once. Here are King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane for a festive photo call last year.

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Further reading

My Thanksgiving with Princess Catherine

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Kensington Palace!

Fact Check: Buckingham Palace’s ‘Christmas Market’

Best Royal Pictures of The Week

Queen Maxima

I would love to know what made this lady laugh so much! This week, Queen Maxima has been in Indonesia in her in her capacity as United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (try saying that quickly!). This particular visit was to Amarta Fintech to support women micro-entrepreneurs in Kampung Batik Village on Tuesday in Solo City, Indonesia.

Zara Tindall

Worlds away from the photo last year, Zara Tindall looked extremely glamorous as she attended a special cocktail party hosted by Rebecca Vallance at Aki London on Wednesday. She wore the same dress when supporting Prince William at the Tusk Awards later in the evening.

Spencer twins

No, you’re not seeing double! Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer were also in attendance at the 2025 Tusk Conservation Awards at The Savoy Hotel on Wednesday, looking extremely chic in their black gowns with glittering details.

Duchess Sophie

The Duchess of Edinburgh looked primed and ready to go with this weapon of mass destruction! On Wednesday, Duchess Sophie visited RAW Workshop in Oxford to meet the incredible team and see their life-changing work first hand – helping people build skills, find confidence and take the next step into employment.

Prince Edward

Meanwhile, Prince Edward looked a little frightening as he put all his energy into cutting a cake as Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, minister for trade, looked on during an annual event to celebrate King Charles III’s birthday and the relationship between UK and Ghana at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday.

Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla looked lovely in this red velvet dress as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifles and Royal Colonel 4th Battalion of the Ranger Regiment escorted her to attend the Biennial Rifles Awards Dinner on Thursday.

Princess Catherine

Princess Catherine made a little friend during her visit to the children’s mental health charity Anna Freud at the Anna Freud Centre on Thursday.

Here’s a look at her full outfit. I have to say she looks very chic, if a little cold! You can see more of Catherine on Thanksgiving in this video from our very own Alex, who had the rare privilege of getting to speak to the princess.

Spanish royals

What a regal group! German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Buedenbender posed with King Felipe and Queen Letizia during a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid on Wednesday.

This tiara is especially beautiful. It’s called the heritage Cartier loop tiara and once belonged to Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain. It was designed for her in the 1920s, inspired by the Art Deco style. Letizia hasn’t worn this tiara in seven years.

Prince William

Prince William was in his element as he presented the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Winner Award onstage during the annual Tusk Conservation Awards 2025 to celebrate Africa’s leading conservationists at The Savoy Hotel on Wednesday. I really like the trophy design!

Thai royals

Speaking of tusks, mahouts (elephant riders) and elephants marched on Thursday to pay respect to the Queen Mother Sirikit outside the Royal Grand Palace in Bangkok. The group travelled from the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace to Bangkok to pay respect for the Queen Mother Sirikit at the Royal Grand Palace in Bangkok. She died at the age of 93 on 24 October 2025 at the Chulalongkorn Hospital.

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There’s lots to look forward to next week, Royal Clubbers, including a state banquet and a new release from Meghan Markle.

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There’s lots to catch up on this week in the world of the royals, as we’ve had two appearances from Princess Catherine – in one of which she even made a speech – a tiara moment from Queen Camilla and lots of engagements abroad for the European royals.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

This time last year…

Royal household staff put the final touches on a 20-foot-high Nordmann Fir tree in St George’s Hall, grown nearby in Windsor Great Park and illuminated with thousands of lights in November last year.

This sweet moment depicts Queen Camilla, who was presented with an honorary doctorate of literature from the University of London by the University’s Chancellor, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, at Senate House in London.

Celebrations for Monaco National Day 2024 as Princess Charlene of Monaco, Prince Jacques of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Gabriella of Monaco wave to well-wishers.

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden waves from inside a Swedish railbus exhibit at the Christmas train show after attending the exhibition launch of “A Botanical Christmas With Carl Linnaeus” at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

King Charles meets Sir Elton John and David Furnish at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall last year.

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Further reading

LISTEN: Robert Jobson on King Charles’ frustrations with son Prince William

Should King William’s ‘court’ include the York sisters?

WATCH: Exclusive preview of Lady Glenconner’s historical royal auction

Best Royal Pictures of The Week

King Felipe of Spain

Bearing in mind that King Felipe of Spain is the world’s tallest living monarch, there’s quite the height difference here as he spoke to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Tuesday.

Swedish royals

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden stood between German chancellor Friedrich Merz and Sweden’s prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, on the balcony of the Chancellery in Berlin on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney looked on as King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia signed the guest book during a welcoming ceremony on Parliament Hill in on Tuesday in Ottawa, Canada. The Swedish royal family arrived in Canada on Tuesday to begin a three-day state visit.

Monaco royals

How neat do Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco look in this new official portrait? The photograph was taken to mark the National Day celebrations in Monaco on Wednesday, and the twins appeared on the balcony alongside their parents to wave to celebrating crowds.

Prince William and Princess Catherine

Marmalade sandwich, anyone? The Prince and Princess of Wales met a number of performers and representatives including Paddington Bear at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday.

Here’s a closer look at Princess Catherine’s outfit and jewels. You can watch Alex’s video diary behind-the-scenes at the Royal Variety show here.

Queen Letizia

The Spanish queen looked especially festive as she attended the XLII “Francisco Cerecedo” Journalism Awards at the Ritz Hotel on Wednesday in Madrid, Spain. The burgundy look really suits her!

A royal Christmas tree

A warden makes final adjustments to the Christmas tree at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Thursday in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. During the festive season, the palace is dressed with Christmas decorations, including two 12-foot-high Christmas trees.

Queen Camilla

Here’s a close-up of Queen Camilla at the Diplomatic Corps reception at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, wearing the stunning emerald tiara worn by Princess Eugenie on her wedding day.

An unusual waxwork

This slightly uncanny photograph shows the wax effigy of Princess Diana, wearing the “revenge dress”. The waxwork was unveiled at the Musee Grevin in Paris on Thursday.

I personally find this rather creepy and wasn’t sure there was much likeness, but let me know what you think by voting in the poll!

Prince Edward

Prince Edward and Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, Commissioner of Education for Lagos State, met participants in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award during a visit to New Era Girls Senior Secondary School in Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday.

Next week’s royal diary

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It’s been a very busy week for the royals, as Princess Anne continued her tour of Australia, King Felipe and Queen Letizia kicked off their trip to China and Queen Mary visited Brazil. Closer to home, the British royals marked Armistice Day and Queen Camilla rode into Paddington on a train.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

This time last year…

Zara Tindall attended the second day of The November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, an event which celebrates rural life and racing.

A meeting of kings… in lab coats! King Willem-Alexander visited Denmark and Norway, stopping for a joint engagement with King Frederik X at Topsoe, a renewable energy company.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh viewed the armed forces memorial following a Remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Our Royal Editor Emily Nash also shared all the behind-the-scenes intel from her trip to Highgrove, the King’s beautiful private home in Gloucestershire.

Click here to read the piece.

Meanwhile, Danielle reflected on the style relationship between the royals and wearing black for the first edition of The Royal Wardrobe.

Click here to read the piece.

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Further reading

LISTEN: Robert Jobson on King Charles’ frustrations with son Prince William

Harry and Meghan’s partying divides opinion

Should Prince George be more visible?

Best Royal Pictures of The Week

Happy birthday, King Charles!

The rain did not deter their Majesties on Friday as the royal couple celebrated King Charles’ 77th birthday with various engagements around South Wales, including a visit to Cyfarthfa Castle where they attended a reception to mark the castle’s 200th anniversary.

He made sure to stop to greet royal well-wishers who braved the worst of the weather to say happy birthday.

This rather incredible birthday cake puts my baking attempts to shame! You can read all about our royal writer Tracy’s thoughts on King Charles’ 77th year by clicking the button below.

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He looked especially delighted as he unveiled a plaque to commemorate his official opening of the South Wales Metro Depot during a visit to Taff’s Well Transport Depot.

Spot a rather sweet sign in the background!

Princess Catherine

Princess of Wales laid a wreath as she attended the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance on the Armed Forces Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum on Tuesday. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

Here’s a closer look at her hair and jewellery – what an elaborate updo!

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice, in her role as patron of Borne, visited the Borne research laboratories at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, to learn more about the charity’s groundbreaking work to prevent premature birth.

Princess Anne

The Princess Royal fired a starter pistol during a visit to the Gallipoli Barracks on Remembrance Day on Tuesday in Brisbane, Australia. Princess Anne is visiting Australia to mark the Centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, and to engage with community organisations.

This rather impressive birthday cake was presented at a party for King Charles III, at the British High Commissioner’s Residence, during a two-day visit by the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence to Singapore to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Singapore on Wednesday.

She looked very comfortable in the driver’s seat of this A350 flight simulation during a visit to the Airbus Asia Training Centre on Thursday.

Spanish royals

King Felipe VI of Spain and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on Wednesday in Beijing, China. The four-day visit by the monarch coincides with the 20th anniversary of high-level bilateral relations between the two countries.

Queen Letizia and China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan also attended the welcoming ceremony.

Prince William

Prince William met young fans and well-wishers during his visit to Mousehole AFC, where he opened a new access road to the club’s ground and facilities on Thursday.

Queen Mary

Queen Mary and Denmark’s Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries spoke with local Indigenous leaders during their visit to Utinga Park in the sidelines of the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil on Wednesday.

Queen Camilla

A rather unusual sight for a royal, as Queen Camilla travelled by train from Chippenham to London Paddington, as part of Great Western Railway’s ‘Poppies to Paddington’ initiative on Tuesday. It’s an annual event which takes place across the Great Western Railway network, during which wreaths or poppies are transported to Paddington train station as an act of remembrance.

She also chatted to judges of this year’s Booker Prize competition including Sarah Jessica Parker during a reception for shortlisted authors, judges and supporters, and the newly announced Children’s Booker Prize at Clarence House on Tuesday.

Duchess Sophie

The Duchess of Edinburgh didn’t know where to look when she was shown a Goliath bird-eating spider during a biodiversity nature walk, guided by Mr Rey Mozombite and Mr Daniel Macedo, professional Amazon guides in the Peruvian Amazon, during her visit to South and Central America on Wednesday.

Princess Charlene

This incredible fashion moment took place at the Joya International Jewellery Fair in Monaco on Thursday.

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The main focus of the week has been Prince William’s trip to Rio de Janeiro and the glittering Earthshot Award prize ceremony, though I must give a special nod to the King and Queen of Spain who put on their finery for a visit from the Sultan of Oman.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

On this day…

On this day in royal history, 8 November 1519, Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II and Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés met for the very first time in Tenochtitlan, Mexico. It’s a moment that is widely considered the starting point of the Spanish colonisation of much of Central and South America.

Moctezuma ruled over millions at the height of his power, and Cortés was welcomed with all due ceremony. Spanish records detail the precious stones and metals which decorated the Aztecs, while Aztecs placed importance on the flowers, cacao blooms, wreaths and garlands which decorated the way.

Gifts were swapped and then Cortés was welcomed into the city – a portentous move which heralded the downfall of the Aztec Empire through battle, smallpox and other diseases brought by the Spanish.

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Further reading

Will Prince William’s awards be overshadowed?

Princess of Wales’ Hallmark holiday fashion hits - and how to copy her look this Christmas

What’s next for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Best Royal Pictures of The Week

Queen Rania of Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan was one of the speakers at the One Young World opening ceremony at Olympiapark on Monday in Munich, Germany. She looked typically glamorous, wearing a knitted top and matching barrel-leg trousers.

Spanish royals

What an incredible photograph of Oman’s Sultan His Majesty Haitham Bin Tariq alongside King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, as they attended a dinner gala at the Royal Palace on Tuesday in Madrid.

Here’s a closer look at Queen Letizia’s outfit – doesn’t she look radiant! The royal wore a 139-year-old Cartier tiara, specifically Queen Maria Christina’s Cartier Loop tiara. It features diamonds and pearls in loops, and dates back to 1886, when it was made for Queen Maria Christina, whose husband, King Alfonso XII, reigned over Spain from 1874 to 1885.

Queen Camilla

On Thursday, Queen Camilla wore this military-inspired outfit for a visit to the 97th Field Of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. The Field of Remembrance has been held every November since 1928 when The Poppy Factory, of which Queen Camilla is Patron, brought a group of disabled veterans a tray of poppies and a collecting tin to the grounds of St Margaret’s Church at Westminster Abbey.

She had a rather different kind of engagement on Wednesday, partnering up with TikTok star Spudman to serve food from a street food truck in an event to celebrate community volunteering.

Prince William in Rio

Prince William posed in front of Sugarloaf Mountain during a visit to Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday, as part of his visit to Brazil to host the Earthshot Prize awards and to attend the UN COP30 climate summit on behalf of King Charles.

Some airtime from the Prince of Wales, who played volleyball at a meeting with first responder lifeguards at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Monday.

It was a sporty outing for William, who also indulged his love of football during a Community Football event with children who are part of social projects at Maracana Stadium.

Finally, Prince William posed with Seu Jorge, Anitta, Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes at The Earthshot Prize Awards 2025, held at Museum of Tomorrow to celebrate and support those who are finding solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental issues.

Duchess Sophie

The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Duchess of Edinburgh Cup Competition at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Wednesday. The Cup is an annual inter-services competition, hosted this year by the Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS) at Sandhurst, which sees teams from regiments of the Army, Royal Navy and RAF participate in a series of competitive events to facilitate developing bonds of friendship, mutual understanding, and esprit de corps.

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This week, we saw the King and Queen celebrate a belated “Happy Diwali” at a stunning Hindu temple in west London, while King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark travelled to Latvia for a two-day visit.

Before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

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On this day in history, 1 November 1894, Nicholas II became the Tsar of Russia upon the death of his father Alexander III. He would be the last reigning emperor of Russia.

Nicholas was not well-suited to ruling, preferring his private life and lacking the decisiveness and geopolitical understanding required to rule such a vast area. He also had an extreme view of those who opposed him, considering them malicious conspirators.

His reign would last 23 years, ending in 1917 when riots broke out against him in St. Petersburg. Nicholas’s government resigned and he was forced to resign on 15 March. Just over a year later, he and his family would be dead.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla

The King and Queen were garlanded with flowers when they celebrated the 30th anniversary of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple in West London, popularly known as the Neasden temple. They wished worshippers a belated “Happy Diwali” – the Hindu festival of lights celebrated earlier this month – as they toured the ornate temple.

Queen Camilla

Camilla was presented with a very special gift as she visited the Bromham Community Hub - a painting depicting her dog Moley. The newly opened hub aims to reduce isolation and support mental health by providing a flexible community space for village residents.

King Charles

Earlier in the week at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, Charles appeared deeply moved as he laid flowers at the UK’s first national memorial commemorating LGBT armed forces. The King also met veterans who spoke of the trauma inflicted by the military’s former “gay ban”.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia

There was high emotion as the Spanish royals spoke to and comforted relatives of the victims of Valencia’s deadliest floods, which took place in October 2024. Felipe and Letizia attended a moving tribute at the Prince Felipe Science Museum on the one-year anniversary of the tragedy.

King Frederik and Queen Mary

The Danish royals carried out a two-day state visit to Latvia, where a highlight was the white-tie state banquet at Riga Castle. Mary wowed in a red satin gown by Danish designer, Soeren Le Schmidt, which featured a sweetheart neckline and a pleated A-line style skirt. She teamed the dress with the Antique Edwardian tiara, which contains diamonds and rubies, and displayed her royal honours.

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Queen Maxima

The Dutch queen left nothing to chance as she applied face paint and full military uniform during a working visit to the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee’s training and education centre.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

King Charles and Queen Camilla aren’t the only royals to have visited the Vatican recently. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were also received by Pope Leo XIV at the start of the week.

Princess Charlene

Accompanied by her brother Gareth Wittstock, Charlene attended a presentation of Monaco’s new police canine unit, an initiative she came up with herself. The princess showcased a new hairstyle - a shorter and slightly darker ‘do, perfect for autumn.

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Queen Camilla and King Charles visited the Vatican this week, while the Belgian royals brought out their finery for a state visit. But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

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On 25 October 1415, King Henry V of England led forces against a much larger French army at the Battle of Agincourt. The English army was not in good shape. They’d just undertaken a six-week siege and marched for over 200 miles, and many soldiers were suffering from dysentery.

In total, contemporary reports place Henry’s army at approximately 6,000 men: a force of 1,000 knights and men-at-arms and 5,000 archers, while the French army was estimated to number between 20,000 to 30,000 men – a severe numerical disadvantage.

The battle took place on a ploughed field, and Henry positioned his archers in a wedge formation with men-at-arms in the centre. The field was muddy and Henry’s army drove sharpened stakes into the ground to fend off the French cavalry, who were then picked off by the English archers.

The archers then began fighting hand-to-hand, and the French were so densely packed in at the field that they could not fight properly and the tide turned in the favour of the English, who won the battle quickly.

In total, English losses were estimated to be about 400 versus 6,000 for the French. The Battle of Agincourt made it possible for the English conquest of Normandy and the Treaty of Troyes, which named Henry V as heir to the French crown. It is also inspired one of the English language’s most famous soliloquies. Take it away, Kenneth…

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Hello Royal Clubbers, it’s Millie here. Thanks to Danielle for covering last week’s The Royal Dispatch in my absence!

This week, we’ve seen Queen Camilla attend a harvest festival, William and Catherine head into nature, and lots of military action for the European royals.

Also a quick note from me to say that this month’s edition of The Royal Archive will be landing in your inbox next week, so keep an eye out for that!

Before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to head back in time…

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On 18 October 1016, Danes led by Cnut defeated the Saxon forces of Edmund Ironside at the Battle of Assandun. The kings agreed to split the country between them, with Edmund retaining Wessex while Cnut took Mercia and lands to the north.

However, within a few weeks of the battle, Edmund died. It’s thought that the death was caused either by natural causes or poison – one theory is that he was murdered on the toilet, although most historians dismiss this!

Whichever way it happened, Cnut became the sole ruler of England as a result.

I was very interested to learn that he sent Edmund’s two sons away to be killed in Sweden, but spared their lives in secret and sent them to the Kiev instead where his daughter was queen.

Cnut would rule England for nearly two decades.

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Hello Royal Clubbers, it’s Danielle here, filling in for Millie while she’s on a well-deserved break.

While the week started off a little quieter, there’s been a flurry of engagements in the latter half for the British royals.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures of the week, it’s time to dig into the archives.

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King George II and his wife, Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, were crowned at Westminster Abbey on 11 October 1727.

George II was the only son of George I and Sophie, born at Herrenhausen in Hanover, Germany in 1683. In 1705 he became a naturalised English subject, paving the way for his 1727 coronation.

Fun fact: Queen Caroline’s coronation dress was so encrusted with jewels that a special pulley had to be devised in order to lift the skirt slightly so she could kneel down at various points in the ceremony.

George II’s reign is remembered for victories in Canada, the Jacobite rebellion and the establishment of British interests in India.

The King died at Kensington Palace on 25 October 1760 and is buried in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey.

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Hello Royal Clubbers, it's Millie here bringing you The Royal Dispatch. After all the hustle and bustle of the state visit last week, it’s certainly been quieter on the royal front, but there’s still been plenty going on with the Waleses’ return to Southport and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s visit to Japan.

But before we dive into the best royal pictures and the diary, let's take a little look back at some royal history.

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