Royal family recap: King Charles joined by Princess Anne, Duchess Sophie at Windsor Castle celebration | HELLO! (2025)

Wednesday marks yet another busy day for the royal family and this time, King Charles is taking centre stage. The monarch will step out to attend the annual King's Foundation Awards ceremony, an event that's always a star-studded affair with many celebrity ambassadors expected to show their support.

The King will later be joined by Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie, as well as Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as they host a special reception at Windsor Castle for the deserving winners of the King's Award for Enterprise.

Meanwhile, Princess Anne has a packed schedule of her own, attending a researcher conference at the Technology and Innovation Centre and a Volunteer Conference with Victim Support Scotland. Phew!

King Charles and Queen Camilla have shared their profound shock and sorrow following the devastating school shooting that occurred in Graz, Austria, on Tuesday. The attack, perpetrated by a 21-year-old man at his former high school, resulted in the deaths of nine individuals — eight pupils and one adult — and left several others injured before the assailant took his own life. Local media later confirmed that a tenth victim, previously in critical condition, also succumbed to their injuries.

On Thursday, the royal couple released a joint statement on Instagram, saying: "My wife and I were deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the appallingly tragic events at the Dreierschutzengasse school in Graz." They emphasized that schools should be safe havens for learning, making this violent act against students and staff particularly horrific.

"Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families of all those affected by this terrible loss of life and injury," the statement continued. "We send our deepest sympathy to all Austrians at this profoundly distressing time."

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While we keep you updated with the latest royal news, we also love to take a look at how the royals live while not during public outings.

Hard-working Princess Anne, 74, has long been loyal to a healthy diet; however, did you know that she loves a 90p dessert and keeps it in her arsenal for a hilarious reason.

Speaking of the parties hosted at her Gatcombe Park home, Anne said: "After all, one wants everyone out of the house by 9:15 pm at the latest. For pudding, I pass them a choc ice to eat in the car."

Princess Eugenie has been particularly dedicated to her charity work lately, and she's clearly perfected the art of dressing both appropriately and stylishly for these engagements.

Prince William and Prince Harry's cousin recently visited a Salvation Army safe house, sporting a fantastic denim dress with a perfect summer-ready twist. Princess Eugenie chose a beautiful, summery denim dress – a versatile and comfortable staple that's as flattering as it is practical.

We love her down-to-earth approach to summer style - and she styled the look to perfect for this 2025 season.

Esteemed royal commentator Phil Dampier recently wrote an insightful feature on The HELLO! Royal Club exploring how Prince William will approach his kingship when the time eventually comes.

In response, we asked our Royal Clubbers whether they think William is ready to be king, and now the results are in…

You can see what our biggest royal fans said here by joining them in the internet’s biggest royal community.

News just in! Leah Isadora Behn, the 20-year-old daughter of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and sixth in line to the Norwegian throne, has announced her participation in Forræder, Norway's version of the popular reality showThe Traitors.

Behn shared the news on social media, posting a picture from the set at the 15th-century Hvedholm Castle on Funen, Denmark. Her caption, written in both Norwegian and English, stated: "Traitors Season 5 with @tv2norge. Mindset: gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss. See you in the fall, this is going to be sick."

King Willem-Alexander has shared an update on his daughter, Princess Catharina-Amalia, following her recent surgery after a horse riding accident. The 58-year-old Dutch monarch spoke to the media on Wednesday while continuing his scheduled engagements.

Princess Catharina-Amalia, 21, is currently receiving treatment at UMC Utrecht, located an hour from the royal family's residence, Huis ten Bosch Palace, in The Hague.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have confirmed the people chosen to be their daughter Princess Ines's godparents ahead of her christening on Friday.

The Swedish royal couple have chosen Prince Carl Philip's childhood friend and lawyer, Fredrik von der Esch, as well as the Prince's schoolfriend, Claes Kockum, and his wife, Sandrine.

Making it a family affair, the daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Philip's niece, Estelle, 13, is to become a godmother, as well as Princess Sofia's own goddaughter and bridesmaid, Tiara Larsson.

The King has released a personal message after an Air India plane bound for London crashed shortly after take-off.

Charles, 76, said: "My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning. Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones.

"I would like to pay a particular tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency services and all those providing help and support at this most heartbreaking and traumatic time."

The plane, carrying 242 people including 53 British passengers, was engulfed in a fireball after plummeting into a building in Ahmedabad, in the Gujarat state of India. Police said that more than 100 bodies were brought to hospital, and initially thought that there were no survivors. However, it is now believed that there is one British survivor.

His Majesty The King has hosted the annual King’s Foundation Awards ceremony.

Marking the 35th Anniversary of The King’s Foundation, the awards were an opportunity to celebrate alumni, students, and ambassadors of the charity. The event was hosted at St James' Palace and was attended by a number of A-list guests, including Mamma Mia actress Meryl Streep, The Holidaystar Kate Winslet, and footballing legend David Beckham.

Broadcaster and gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh also made an appearance, as well as model and wife of Sir Rod Stewart, Penny Lancaster.

Earlier today, the Prince of Wales stepped out on a solo engagement in Plymouth to launch an exciting new project.

William, 42, made a visit to an area of restored peatland at Dartmoor National Park in his capacity as head of the Duchy of Cornwall, which is responsible for about 68,000 acres of the ancient moor, now a protected national park.

The Duchy and the Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project are uniting landowners and others to encourage new approaches to conservation. During the visit, the royal called the initiative "bold and ambitious".

Artist Jamie Coreth has unveiled his new portrait of the Duke of Kent.

He posted on Instagram: "Wonderful to be in Florence with the @new_generation_festival for the unveiling of my portrait of HRH the Duke of Kent. It was an honour to paint him. Well done @leone.cornici on a beautiful frame!"

The likeness is uncanny! What do you think?"

In case you missed it, we have put together a full lowdown on Prince Louis' favourite 90p snack - and it's an unusual choice for a young child.

The royal, seven, is a massive fan of beetroot, his mother previously revealed. "We grow our own vegetables, we've got carrots, beans, beetroot's a massive favourite, Louis absolutely loves beetroot," the princess told Mary Berry in 2019.

Lucky for Louis, it's a super healthy choice! "For children, beetroot is like a natural multivitamin in disguise," twice Michelin star chef of Kanishka, Atul Kochhar, toldHELLO!.

"The iron and folate help with brain development and energy, both crucial for growing bodies and active minds."

The photos from the King's Foundation Awards Ceremony are in — and they’re not to be missed. It looks like it was a fun afternoon for both the host and the guests!

See all the photos here.

Over in Denmark, King Frederik and Queen Mary completed the first day of their trip to the Faroe Islands on Wednesday evening.

The royal couple attended a gala dinner to mark the occasion, with Frederik giving a speech.

"I was 10 years old, when I first experienced the Faroe Islands with my parents and my brother. Wearing national costume and a good dose of shyness. Caught in from the first flight. For the Faroe Islands, setting a mark in one. So do the Faroese. This was in 1978. Many impressions have been added to the site," he said.

The Duke of Kent's new portrait has caught the attention of royal fans, including the royal's own granddaughter.

The portrait was painted by award-winning British artist Jamie Coreth before being exhibited in Florence during the annual New Generation Festival. "Love it Jamie!," Lady Marina Windsor, 32, daughter of George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, and Sylvana Tomaselli, commented.

The painting features the Duke, 89, sitting in a chair wearing an olive blazer while clutching his Cromach, which was presented to him by The Scots Guards. As the son of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, the Duke of Kent is the first cousin of the late queen.

That's all from us in London today, folks!

We're counting down until King Charles' reception with sister Princess Anne and brother Prince Edward, so keep your eyes peeled for more photos tonight...

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Mine?Prince Louis is a fan of beetroot, and I now I need to know if he's tried my personal favorite, fresh picked beetroot from Tesco.

David Beckham attended the King's Foundation Awards Ceremony alongside an impressive set of A-Listers on Thursday June 12 - and we couldn't help but spot that look of adoration he sent towards King Charles!

Meryl Streep! Kate Winslet! Rod Stewart! The King's Foundation Awards Ceremony was a star-studded affair but did anyone notice that the cake bore a striking resemblence to Taylor Swift's 2021 Grammy dress designed by Oscar de la Renta?

No? Just me?

It's been a busy day for King Charles as Thursday evening he hosted an event at Windsor Castle for the recipients of The King's Award for Enterprise, a prestigious award that recognizes the best businesses in Britain.

He was joined by Queen Camilla, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and look at the smile on his face!

Duchess Sophie and Princess Anne don't frequently appear in public together on royal duties – but on Thursday, they made a joint appearance for the King.

At Windsor Castle, the King hosted an event for the recipients of The King's Award for Enterprise, and it was a family affair.

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King Charles had an illuminating conversation with shoe designer Lisa Kay at the event, revealing that he knows a thing or two about heels.

Lisa is the founder of SoleBliss, a brand loved by Queen Camilla and Dame Helen Mirren, and she said: “I (told the King) that Her Royal Highness has purchased our shoes, so hopefully she finds them comfortable.

“He said, ‘She like a heel that’s not too narrow’, so I said ‘Yes, a block heel, I understand’, he said: ‘Yes, a block heel!'"

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Before I close us out, I'd like to direct you to this great piece by Emily Nash about the crucial presence of the youngest members of the Royal Family at this weekend's Trooping The Colour.

"The imagery all adds to the gaiety of the nation and offers some light relief from the more serious news topics of the day," writes Emily.

"But it also serves to display the continuity the royal family represents and the sense of stability that brings with it.

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