Sophie Wessex's PDA to Charles was 'ice breaker' at Commonwealth Day service, says expert

The royals have chosen a location close to home as their rehearsal space for King Charles’ coronation on May 6.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla appeared locked deep in conversation as they boarded a train for the final leg of their Germany tour. The King, 74, and Queen Consort, 75, were greeted by crowds of flag-waving well-wishers when they arrived at Berlin-Hauptbahnhof railway station as they prepared to travel to the northern port city of Hamburg.

The King has celebrated the “special bond” between the UK and Germany as he became the first British monarch to address the Bundestag during his historic state visit to the country. Speaking in both German and English, Charles said he could “hardly begin to express the pride” he felt in the relationship between the two countries and spoke fondly of his “cherished” family ties to Germany. He also thanked the country for its kindness following the death of his mother, the late Queen.

Prince Harry’s surprise return to the UK had ‘stunt written all over it’, a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex’s attendance at London’s High Court was a “sure-fire way” to ensure his case against Associated Newspapers got “serious publicity”, commentator Daniela Elser added.

The Duke of Sussex has made a surprise return to the UK for the first time since the late Queen’s funeral – but is not expected to meet with his father King Charles or his brother, Prince William. Prince Harry's trip – for a High Court hearing in London in his claim against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers over allegations of unlawful information-gathering – will be seen as demonstrating the strength of his determination over the legal action.

It's reported that the late Queen Elizabeth II "came close to breakdown" after an assassination attempt on the then Prince Charles in the '60s. The now King was invested as the Prince of Wales in 1969, but the decision didn't go down with many within Wales itself.The period saw Welsh nationalism explode in popularity, with a paramilitary group emerging at the time, known as Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru, or the Welsh Defence Movement in English.

Prince George's role at King Charles' coronation has sparked an "argument" among the Royals, an expert has claimed.The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be considering whether to allow George, nine, to take on a prominent role at his grandfather's coronation in May, but the couple are worried it may be too much pressure for their young son. Leaked plans reveal that George and his siblings, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, are likely to join their parents in a carriage behind King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla as they leave the Abbey after the service, the Times reports.

Leaving Archie and Lilibet out of his coronation plans could spell trouble for King Charles in the future, an expert has claimed.The coronation of the new monarch is fast approaching and is expected to draw the world’s elite to Westminster Abbey for the historic event. Last week, the coronation plans were revealed, though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids were notably absent following the series of scathing remarks the Sussex’s launched at the royal family in their Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary and the Duke’s memoir, Spare.The gap between Harry and the rest of the family seems bigger than ever, which could be why his kids were not included in the plans.

Prince William displayed a 'barrier gesture' towards Prince Harry at a royal event last year, one royal biographer claims.

Royals Zara and Mike Tindall are “extremely tactile” and “very attracted” to each other, a body language expert has said. Former English rugby professional Mike met Zara at a pub way back in 2003 before getting engaged seven years later in 2010 and marrying in 2011 at Canongate Kirk on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.The couple now shares three kids together, Mia Grace, nine, Lena Elizabeth, four, and one year old Lucas.

While Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle have moved over to the US and stepped down as senior royals, experts have claimed they are still very keen to hold onto their royal ties. The Duke of Sussex has made no secret of that fact that he wants to reconcile with his estranged family members, most notably his father, King Charles III and his brother Prince William.

Prince Harry 'will return for King Charles' coronation alone' as his wife Meghan Markle won't be 'brave enough', according to Princess Diana's former Butler, Paul Burrell. It is not yet known whether The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the historic Coronation on 6 May, although their spokesperson has confirmed that they've been invited.

Kate Middleton did not curtsy to King Charles at the Commonwealth Day Service - leaving many royal watchers confused. The King, 74, and Queen Consort Camilla were shown chatting with the rest of the Royal Family before taking their seats at this year’s event at Westminster Abbey. They were seen exchanging small talk with Prince William, 40, and Princess Kate, 41, as well as the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh - Edward and Sophie.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were all smiles as they visited Westminster Abbey, the location of their wedding, on Monday to attend their first Commonwealth Day service as the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The royal family were all in attendance at the annual Commonwealth Day service - apart from the Cambridge children.This year's ceremony marks the first time King Charles took the reins since becoming monarch, accompanied by Queen Consort, Camilla, Prince William and the Princess of Wales.They were also joined by Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, and the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophie, who were awarded their new titles by the King on Friday. However, avid fans of the royals were disappointed not to see the family in full, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis not in attendance.

Kate Middleton and Prince William head outside of Westminster Abbey following the Commonwealth Day Service on Monday (March 13) in London, England.

In the lead up to the coronation, King Charles has approved a slew of new royal titles including some for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's two children.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, led Royal arrivals as they attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. The service is the first with King Charles as monarch, and it saw him deliver a message marking the occasion from the Great Pulpit in Westminster Abbey, where he will be officially crowned King in just two months' time.

King Charles has bestowed an unforgettable birthday honor on his younger brother, Prince Edward. On Friday, Queen Elizabeth's youngest child rang in his 59th birthday and, in celebration of the occasion, the new monarch granted him their late father, Prince Philip's, former title, the Duke of Edinburgh. «His Majesty The King has been pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, on the occasion of His Royal Highness’s 59th birthday.  The title will be held by Prince Edward for His Royal Highness’s lifetime,» a Buckingham Palace press release read. «The Dukedom was last created for Prince Philip in 1947, upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952.»Prince Philip died in April 2021 at the age of 99.

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared an “intense” bonding moment while on a royal engagement, a body language expert has said. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Hayes Muslim Centre in West London this week to thank those involved in the aid effort supporting survivors of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.