Best of HELLO! royal coverage today
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor applies to close down royal business and more...
Hi Royal Clubbers, it’s Iona here.
Firstly, here’s the best of the royal coverage over on HELLO! today.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor quietly applies to close down royal business
Duchess Sophie pays secret tribute to tiny family member in ‘bouquet’ dress
Princess Catherine’s braided bun is her most theatrical hairdo of 2025
Princess Beatrice makes public appearance with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi for cause close to her heart
Queen Letizia is our autumn 2025 style inspo in the coolest Mango jacket and flares
And the winner is…
Yesterday, I asked if you would stay in Château de Pennautier, and 78 percent of you said yes.
I mean, a personal vineyard and a stunning four-poster bed are not easily passed up – unless it were haunted…
Poll of the day
As you will have read, Queen Letizia blended designer and high-street fashion in one of her latest autumn looks.
For a queen to be stepping out in a high-street brand such as Mango is notable.
Although Mango is arguably a Spanish fast-fashion brand, they have recently launched new initiatives with new targets and stricter measuring systems in 2023 to reduce their environmental and social impact.
Regardless, Letizia is always eminently stylish, and for me she is probably the most stylish European queen.
So for today’s poll:
Picture of the day
The Queen hosted a reception for the English National Ballet in the Centre Room at Buckingham Palace – a very royal stage for the ballerinas. In this photo, the Lead Principal Ballerina, Sangeun Lee, performed ‘The Dying Swan’.
Swan Lake is one of my favourite ballets and my favourite parts are the Dance of the Little Swans and, of course, the Swan Theme. Hearing those melodies makes me so nostalgic for my ballet days!
Which is your favourite ballet? Let me know in the comments.
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I think Queen Mary is the most stylish, and Queen Rania looks amazing too. I feel Queen Letitia tends to look less designer than most royals, which is not a bad thing at all! Though of course she has amazing ball gowns!
I think that Princess Catherine is the most stylish European royal.