Royal news 5-6 May: Princess of Wales steps out for meaningful visit after surprise overseas trip announcement, more

Good morning, and welcome to a new week of royal goodness! Last week was incredibly busy with King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit, but this week promises to be a bit quieter.

However, there's still plenty of royal news to digest! Today, the Prince of Wales will be out in North Yorkshire, where he will be speaking to farmers to learn about the challenges faced by farming communities. Princess Anne will be attending a reception in her capacity as patron of the The Labrador Retriever Club.

Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will be out on separate engagements, with Prince Edward at a meeting and dinner for the Prince Philip Trust Fund, while Duchess Sophie will attend the Annual Exhibition of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters at the Mall Galleries before heading to the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst and Airbus Defence and Space.

On top of all that, there are investiture ceremonies for comedian Bill Bailey and author and presenter Richard Osman.

On Monday, Princess Eugenie confirmed that she was pregnant with her third child, and now her sister's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has shared a sweet message celebrating her joyous news. Check it out here!

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Summer has come early for Denmark's King Frederik and Queen Mary as the royal couple have moved homes for the summer period. In a video released by the Palace, the pair were seen hosting the annual reception in front of their summer home, Fredensborg Castle, where they met the locals.

Princess Eugenie is set to welcome her third child, but where will she be raising the little tyke? See inside the home she already shares with her husband and their two children...

The Duchess of Sussex has undertaken a solo trip to Chicago as she marked a special moment for her godson. Get the full details about her secret trip here!

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Richard Osman was no doubt over the moon to receive his OBE on Tuesday, and he was joined by his wife, Ingrid Oliver, and their daughter, Ruby.

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Princess Charlene is one of the most stylish royals out there, and of course, her hair is always flawless. See how she rocked a bob on one of her recent outings here!

Earlier on, we revealed that Frederik and Mary had swapped to their summer home and hosted a gorgeous reception upon their arrival. Our Lifestyle Writer, Katie Daly, has analysed Mary's look, including the Danish Queen Consort's shoes that retail for over £900!

Although King Charles and Donald Trump appeared to be the best of friends during last week's state visit, it appears that their relationship hasn't always been plain sailing.

The pair first met in 2019, and it appears that the then Prince of Wales didn't leave much of an impression on the two-time US President. Find out what Donald thought of their time together here...

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Thank you for joining me this morning, it's now time for Katie Daly to steer you through the afternoon!

Prince William has arrived in Yorkshire on his solo engagement today!

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The Prince of Wales was seen speaking to Adam Hunter, owner of Crow Tree Farm, and other farmers from the Swaledale area during a visit to the family farm in Richmond.

Prince William was seen exploring the local countryside with a group of farmers in Yorkshire.

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He heard about multi-generational farms and the opportunities and challenges shaping modern farming today.

In between hearing about the issues facing modern farmers, Prince William made time for a cup of tea and a sweet treat!

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Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh has arrived for her visit to Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage.

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She appeared fascinated by the Mars Yard Test Area, which was put on full display during her visit.

Duchess Sophie chose a classically elegant look for the outing to Aribus Defence in Stevenage.

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The wife of Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh chose a cropped white jacket with statement gold buttons. It was paired with a floaty floral skirt and her go-to Jimmy Choo 'Rosalia' heels.

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Duchess Sophie met a group of local school children during her visit to the STEM Centre at Airbus Defence and Space.

Chef Marcus Wareing was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Princess Anne during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today.

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Marcus has been a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals since 2014 and was the owner and head chef at the one-Michelin-starred restaurant Marcus until its closure in 2023.

Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have announced they are expecting their third child, due in the summer of 2026. The 36-year-old Princess shared the news on Monday via Instagram, posting a charming photograph of her sons — August, five, and Ernest, two — holding an ultrasound scan.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the pregnancy in an official statement, noting that King Charles is "delighted" by the news. Observers pointed out a subtle but significant shift in the phrasing of the announcement; unlike previous royal pregnancy releases, the Palace omitted the line stating that "both families are delighted." 

This change comes amid continued public distancing from the Princess's father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following his arrest in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

That's all from me, folks! I'm now handing over to Beatriz Colon in New York to take you through an evening of royal news...

This summer Diana, Princess of Wales would have turned 65. The late mother of Princes William and Harry is still remembered, loved, and talked about today, whether it's through her own sons or charities and patronages associated with her.

To celebrate the legacy of the People's Princess, HELLO! is hosting an intimate live podcast event on Wednesday 24 June at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences in London, a five-star hotel that was visited by Diana herself as well as the then-Prince Charles, and the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Get tickets here!

King Charles and Queen Camilla's successful trip across the pond may be over, but we are still poring over the incredible footage, and there's a flurry of chat that continues online. 

In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment ahead of King Charles' landmark speech at US Congress, Queen Camilla seamlessly placed her designer handbag on the ground. The subtle move has sparked a debate online — should you ever place your bag on the floor, and was this the right thing to do on this occasion?

Alison M. Cheperdak is an etiquette coach, and she's unpacked the brief moment for Fox Local News. See what she had to say — and weigh in — here. 

Members of the royal family have long been known for their love of cricket – and it seems the passion is now being passed down to the younger generation. 

King Charles, when he was Prince of Wales, often played in cricket matches, following in the footsteps of his father, Prince Philip, who was known to be keen on the sport. 

It's something the youngest royals have picked up, as both Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were seen playing the sport in their recent birthday videos. 

HELLO! has compiled the best royal cricket photos below – including the best batters, bowlers, and fielders. See our top seven here. 

Good morning everyone!

I'm Eleanor, HELLO!'s acting online royal correspondent and I'll be bringing you the royal family live news this morning. 

We've got a busy day coming up, with birthdays, anniversaries, and we can even now reveal that the Princess of Wales will be out today at the University of East London with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. 

Over in the US, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be celebrating Prince Archie's seventh birthday. 

It's also the third anniversary of King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation, so there are celebrations in place, including an outing from Princess Anne. And we're expecting to see Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward too!

Stay tuned!

News broke in the early hours that the Princess of Wales is to resume trips abroad for the first time since her cancer diagnosis. 

Kate, 44, will visit Italy next week for a solo trip to the city of Reggio Emilia, with her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood on 13 and 14 May. 

It's her first official international trip in three and a half years. 

Our Royal Editor, Emily Nash, has all the details. 

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Happy birthday, Prince Archie!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son turns 7 today, in Montecito, California. 

Though Archie lives far away across the pond, he is still part of the British royal family's line of succession and has titles. 

Here, our US Royal Correspondent, Alex Hurtado, breaks down his royal role. 

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Queen Rania of Jordan stepped out yesterday evening for a charity dinner in Amman, marking the 20th anniversary of Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans.

Rania, 55, looked stunning in a gold sparkling blazer with her tresses pulled back for a business chic look. 

The non-profit, of which Rania is patron, has expanded educational opportunities for vulnerable youth across Jordan for two decades. 

Originally launched by Queen Rania in 2003 as a charitable campaign, Al Aman Fund was officially registered as a non-profit organization in 2006, becoming the first Jordanian institution of its kind dedicated to supporting the underserved demographic of orphans aged 18 and above.

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It's Prince Archie's birthday today, and we think he could be celebrated at home in the family's $29million mansion in Montecito. 

We know that the young Prince enjoyed a birthday party thrown by his mother, Meghan Markle, last year as he turned six. 

While we don't know exactly where it was held, the family's home is actually the perfect party paradise with a number of exciting features. 

You can read all about them in this report by our Homes Editor, Rachel Avery. 

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Princess Leonor of Spain has become quite the action girl and royal daredevil. 

On Tuesday, the Spanish royal family released a video of her flying in an F-5 reactor plane on an instruction flight. 

It is part of her ongoing military training. She also visited a military school at the Air Base of Talavera la Real in Badajoz on April 22. 

You can watch the video of her flying the plane below. 

We just love this picture of Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands in a boat filled with flowers! 

The Dutch Royals attended a concert for Liberation Day on Monday in Amsterdam along the Amstel River. 

Liberation Day is a national holiday in the Netherlands to mark the end of German occupation during the Second World War.

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