Inside King Charles and Queen Camilla’s romantic break as they jet off to Scotland

Queen Camilla was all smiles on Monday, 29th April as she hosted her first public engagement since it was confirmed that King Charles will soon return to public duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis. The royal, 76, looked to be in high spirits during a reception at Clarence House for the 'Maiden' yachting crew following their Global Ocean Race Win.

Their love story began more than two decades ago as young students on the cobblestoned streets at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Now, as the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary, the poignancy of the marital landmark will surely not be lost as the princess continues her treatment for cancer.

Kate Middleton was reportedly asked by King Charles and Queen Camilla to change the spelling of her name due to a potential conflict with the pair, according to Prince Harry's memoir.

In a matter of days, The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary. While this is impressive enough, the couple have been in one another's lives for more than twenty years. Very few of us need reminding that the royal couple met when they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001.

The news that King Charles is returning to public-facing official duties in the near future will not only be a boost for him and Queen Camilla, but also for other key senior royals such as The Prince and Princess of Wales. After an emotionally challenging few months which has seen the number of working members of the family stretched thinly, a top royal commentator has reflected on why this uplifting news will also be a relief for Prince William and Kate.

Almost three months on since King Charles bravely revealed he was battling cancer, Buckingham Palace has released a “positive” statement about his treatment progress, as it revealed the monarch is now able to return to some public facing duties amid his ongoing care.The statement, which was released on Friday April 26 read: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. “To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients.This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.

A year and a half after Queen Elizabeth II's passing at the age of 96, the Royal Family is gearing up for a solemn yet heartfelt commemoration of what would have been her 98th birthday. Now a former royal butler, Grant Harrold, has offered his insight into how he thinks the family plans to honour the beloved monarch away from the public eye on Sunday, 21 April. Speaking on behalf of Slingo, Grant reveals that while the Royal Family won't hold public celebrations, they will come together in private to quietly acknowledge the late Queen's birthday.

Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle. Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle may be invited by King Charles to spend some time with the Firm over the season this year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a tricky situation over an invitation from King Charles to join the Royal Family at Balmoral, according to an expert. Members of 'the Firm' traditionally spend their summer holidays at Balmoral.

began outpatient treatment in February, and has since taken a slight step back from official duties to focus on his health.“I am hearing that he’s actually responding genuinely, really well to cancer treatment,” royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths told “GB News.”“And everyone in the royal household is feeling positive and upbeat about how he’s responding,” Griffiths said.It appears as though the king really is hitting his stride when it comes to his recovery, as he recently returned from a quick trip to Scotland with his wife, Queen Camilla.The couple, who last week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, spent a few days at Birkhall, their Highlands retreat located on the Balmoral estate, to mark the occasion.Charles’ love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.Charles has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since news of his ailing health came to light.Just days before jetting off to Scotland, the King was seen waving to well-wishers from the car as he headed to church at Sandringham.The previous week, he was seen joining other royals for Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.While he’s made an effort to avoid commenting on speculation about his health, Charles did speak out about his own battle just days after going public with the news.The King said that well wishes from the public are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” he said in a statement.“My lifelong

The Duke of Kent is to step down as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years and hand over the role to the Duke of Edinburgh, Buckingham Palace has announced. Edward, Duke of Kent, who was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, paid tribute to the “bravery, selfless courage and devotion to duty” of the Scots Guards ahead of relinquishing his position.

Even though the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April, it is not expected that King Charles will be in attendance as he continues to focus on his recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Many members of the Royal Family - including the King, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II - have graced the racecourse in recent decades.

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told the Sun that they remain amicable.“They were friends before their relationship blossomed. But Peter and Lindsay have gone their separate ways as the relationship simply ran its course,” an insider told the outlet.The pair each have two children from previous relationships.Phillips shares daughters Savannah, 13, and Isla, 12, with his Canadian ex-wife.

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips has reportedly split from his girlfriend, Lindsay Wallace, after three years together.The 46 year old royal began dating Lindsay, 43, in 2021 after the end of his marriage to Autumn Kelly, 45. Peter and Lindsay, the daughter of an oil tycoon, are said to remain amicable, with nobody else believed to be involved.

Prince William has always held a close bond with his father King Charles and when it came to his future with Kate Middleton, the pair had a life-altering conversation. Amidst a challenging time for the Royal Family, the Prince of Wales is balancing royal duties, parenting three young children, and supporting his wife, Kate, through her preventative chemotherapy.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have had a very difficult start to the year following the King's hospital admission for an enlarged prostate, and later with the announcement of his cancer diagnosis. Despite all their worries, the pair do have a milestone to look forward to as they prepare to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 9. With a big celebration looking unlikely as the King continues to focus on his recovery, a former member of the couple's staff has opened up about what he expects the pair will get up to to mark the day and what gifts they may exchange.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously began at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.The couple met during their first year when they were both living at St Salvator's Halls of Residence and would later go on to live with one another. While the couple have now been married for almost 13 years and share three children, their first years together as students sound idyllic.

The Royal Family has a large portfolio of homes around the country, including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle - as well as a number of smaller properties on these estates and in areas such as the Duchy of Cornwall. As well as the vast 50,000 acre Balmoral estate in the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire, there is another stunning Scottish home which was bought by King Charles' grandmother for a shockingly low price.The castle has never been lived in full-time and has frequently been used as a summer home for the King and Queen when they were still styled as the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The Duke of York once hinted at a possible reunion with his former wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, admitting he wouldn't "rule out" the chance of remarrying her despite their split in 1996.The duo had a decade-long marriage from 1986 to 1996, which began with a romantic proposal at Floors Castle in Scotland and culminated in a grand wedding at Westminster Abbey on July 23. Their separation came in 1992, but it was the sensational images of Fergie getting her toes sucked by American businessman John Bryan that really rocked the boat, leading to her being ousted from the Royal inner circle.