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Royal expert Katie Nicholl has revealed that King Charles' wife of 17 years - Queen Consort Camilla - has been a “hugely positive influence” on the King, 73, in encouraging him to get closer to his grandchildren.The royal author tells OK! that we saw a "hands-on" side of Charles, 73, during June - when the nation celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. She revealed four year old Prince Louis asked to sit on “Grandpa’s knee”. She added that Prince William and Kate Middleton's children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - often play hide and seek in and around his favourite bothy never Birkhall - his and 75 year old Camilla's home on the Balmoral estate.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have seen their profile continue to rise ever since they were officially included in the late Queen's line-up of senior royals.The couple are both advocates for many charities, with Sophie in particular being a key voice in the fields of gender equality, violence against women and avoidable blindness. While they have always been hard working members of The Firm, this promotion came after Prince Andrew stepped back from his role and after Prince Harry and Meghan relocated to the US.This adjustment, royal expert Jennie Bond feels, is one that they have taken in their stride.

As rumours swirl about potential trouble in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's marriage after it was claimed by various outlets that Prince Harry sometimes stays in hotel rooms in California alone, many have wondered what would happen if the couple did split. While the story of "an escape place" debunked by a representative for the Duke, the questions persist. Speaking exclusively to OK! former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond offered her view on what would happen if Prince Harry were to ever return to the UK and integrate himself back into the Royal Family.

While the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne was marked in spectacular fashion in June 2022 with four days of celebrations around the UK, her Coronation took place 70 years ago today on June 2, 1953. Even though the ceremony was the first to be televised and was attended by 8,200 guests, royal expert Jennie Bond explains why it was another date in the royal calendar that bore more significance thanks to its ties to the late monarch's family.

Princess Charlotte might not take any future royal titles as she could go on to become a "working woman", an expert has claimed.

King Charles has five grandchildren through his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, but there have sadly been very few opportunities for the five royal youngsters to meet in the flesh. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have never been pictured together for a number of reasons which stem from their father's ongoing feud and the Sussexes lives in the US.

Following an incredibly busy and thrilling few weeks, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are enjoying their half term break.The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children all attend Lambrook School near their home in Windsor and will be packing in as much fun as possible before they head back to the classroom on Monday, June 5. But what will the young royals be getting up to in their time off? Judging by their previous school breaks and revelations by the couple themselves, it seems the family of five will have some exciting plans.

Prince William and Princess Kate are taking a step back away from their royal schedule this week. The royal couple's notable absence is all down to their three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - who are all currently on half-term from school. The couple are known for making sure that they step away from their working schedules during school holidays - with this one being no different.

Zara and Mike Tindall left some flight passengers rather surprised as they arrived to take their seats in economy class, after they jetted back from Monaco Grand Prix. The low-key royals were snapped storing their baggage in the overhead compartment as they took their seats alongside everyone else on their way back to the UK. Dressed casually for the flight Zara, 42, tied her hair back in small bun and donned a light blue blazer, which she accessorised with a watch and a pair of bracelets.

The Royal Family's official titles date back centuries, with monarchs handing down honours and dukedoms for generations. While both Prince George and Prince Louis would be eligible to hold key royal titles in the future, their sister Princess Charlotte is also in line to hold one which is currently associated with the hardest working member of the Firm. As she will one day be the eldest daughter of the sovereign when Prince William succeeds, Princess Charlotte could be styled as The Princess Royal - the current title of Princess Anne.

Even though Prince Harry was largely ignored by many senior royals during his father's Coronation earlier this month, there was one interaction that had people talking. As The Princess Royal walked to her seat dressed in her Blues and Royals uniform and her dark green Order of the Thistle mantle, she had a quick exchange with her nephew who was sat directly behind her.

It's no secret that King Charles' relationship with his sons Prince William and Prince Harry has had its ups and downs and has been fraught with challenges, especially after Harry chose to step back from royal life. But it seems that any difficulties that plagued His Majesty's relationship with his eldest son have dissolved as they have become "much closer" because of their shared passions, according to royal expert Jennie Bond.

Eagle-eyed royal fans recently spied a black and white photograph of Prince Harry in the background of The Prince and Princess of Wales' video to mark the Coronation - and a royal expert suggested what this could mean for the brothers' relationship. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively told OK! that the inclusion of the image showcases the "deep affection" Prince William still has for his brother in spite of everything that has happened since Harry stepped back from his role in the royal family.

When news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's "near catastrophic car chase" through the streets of New York came in, parallels were instantly drawn between their situation and the tragic death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales in a fatal 1997 car crash in Paris. Harry and Meghan were attending an awards ceremony and the events unfolded as they left the venue and tried to go back to where they were staying, along with Meghan's mum Doria.

The Duke of Sussex has spoken out a number of times over the years about the importance of protecting the environment. Whether it is his involvement in a service which tells you how much carbon will be emitted as a result of an airline passenger’s journey so that you can pick the most sustainable route or how he and Meghan were handed an environmental award for just having two children, Harry has inherited the interest shared by members of his family.

When news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's "near catastrophic car chase" through the streets of New York came in, parallels were instantly drawn between their situation and the tragic death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales in a fatal 1997 car crash in Paris. Harry and Meghan were attending an awards ceremony and the events unfolded as they left the venue and tried to go back to where they were staying, along with Meghan's mum Doria.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have become leading names in several key charitable areas, thanks to the creation of key foundations which have been developed and backed by years of research. Whether it is Prince William's Earthshot Prize or Catherine's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood - including projects such as the Big 5 Survey and Shaping Us - the couple have chosen to have a smaller number of patronages and focus entirely on how they can make a difference in those areas.This is a different approach from other members of the Royal Family who are patrons to hundreds of charities across a wide range of different topics.

Very few of us need reminding of how the Prince and Princess of Wales' legendary love story started at the University of St Andrews in Scotland soon after the pair both enrolled in 2001. In the 12 years since the couple married, they have become the most popular members of the Royal Family who advocate for key causes such as mental health, homelessness and early childhood. The relatable way the pair behave in public continues to win them fans - and it appears that this normalcy extends into their life away from the cameras with their three children.

The Princess of Wales is constantly praised for the seamless way she has adapted to her senior royal role, whether it the relatable way she speaks to the public or the amazing amount of work she has put into her early years development work. While Catherine rightly deserves this commendation, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels another key royal deserves huge credit for helping the Princess adapt.

Lady Louise Windsor has taken after her late grandfather, Prince Philip, with her love of carriage driving and is frequently seen riding in Windsor Great Park, taking part in competitions or appearing in shows, such as the recently held Royal Windsor Horse Show.The sport was taken up by the late Duke of Edinburgh after he retired from polo and sees one person drive a carriage that is hitched to one, two, or four horses. Lady Louise's parents are frequently seen cheering their daughter on at events and have spoken about her being a "natural." This supporting and loving family environment which has been created by Prince Edward and Sophie has been praised by former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.

Much has been made of King Charles' plans to downsize the number of royal homes currently in use, whether it is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex being evicted from Frogmore Cottage or the ongoing question of The Duke of York's residence at Royal Lodge. Following reports that Prince Andrew is continuing to resist his elder brother's attempts to force him out of the 30-room home, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has spoken to OK! about the plan and has said it is time for Prince Andrew to adjust to his reduced position in the royal fold. Jennie's comments come after ongoing reports that senior royal officials hope Royal Lodge will be vacated by Andrew so that it can become the home of The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Who could have predicted the events that have unfurled in the five years since the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex? On that sunny day in May 2018 the nation watched as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, following weeks of wedding drama surrounding the bride’s family. Since then we’ve seen the couple step back from their royal duties, move to California, take part in tell-all interviews, and make a number of deeply personal claims about members of his family. But as Harry and Meghan prepare to celebrate their wedding anniversary this week, royal expert Jennie Bond said it would be best for everyone if the coming months included some elements of forgiveness which would start to heal some of the deep divisions within the royal family.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children played incredibly important roles throughout Coronation weekend, including Prince George's position as a Page of Honour to his grandfather King Charles. But while the ancient ceremony went off without a hitch, with the excitement over, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have gone back to school. And while their starring roles on the day mean the Royal trio have a bigger public profile than ever, the careful oversight of their mother, Kate, means this is unlikely to affect their day to day lives.

The Princess of Wales and The Duchess of Edinburgh are incredibly popular members of the Royal Family and take on hundreds of important duties every year.The pair both use their platforms to front hugely sensitive charity projects - whether it is Catherine's research in Early Years Development or Sophie's work in gender equality, avoidable blindness and helping those with disabilities. As frontline members of King Charles' slimmed-down monarchy, the royal ladies have seen their profiles grow steadily, with a royal expert explaining how they are the "stars" of the Royal Family.

The late Queen's eldest granddaughter Zara Tindall celebrates her 42nd birthday on May 15 and is constantly praised for the way she has balanced her career with her life as a member of the Royal Family. Born in London in 1981, Zara is the second child of The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips. She is also the younger sister of Peter Phillips and is King Charles's niece.

The Prince of Wales played a hugely important role in his father's Coronation celebrations last week, from making his homage during the service itself to delivering a powerful speech at the Coronation concert the following day. Prince William's speech paid a touching tribute to King Charles, but also served as his own national dedication to serve for the rest of his life. Speaking exclusively to OK! Magazine, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explained how the deeper significance of the speech was largely missed - and how it ties in with the famous broadcast his late grandmother made to the Commonwealth on her 21st birthday in 1947.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' new approach to their social media accounts is at odds with that of Harry and Meghan's, according to a Royal expert. Former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond has said that Kate and William's team regularly posts short behind-the-scenes videos of each official engagement. The shift comes after the team behind the couple's online presence was continuously criticised by Royal fans for missing key events or not providing enough detail.

Kate Middleton looked the "most relaxed" during the King's Coronation, while Prince William "will try and modernise" when his time comes, a royal expert has shared. The Prince and Princess of Wales played a prominent part in the King's Coronation today with the line of succession clearly shown as they are now heir to the throne.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla looked "anxious" at today's historic Coronation earlier today, Saturday, 6 May, says a royal expert.The ceremony began at 11am and lasted for two hours but Royal expert Jennie Bond exclusively told OK! she was “worried” about how the pair looked during the ceremony. She said: "I was surprised by the the weirdness of some of the rituals and I was not surprised, but a bit worried, about how anxious both the King and the Queen looked." Jennie also questioned if the royals even enjoyed themselves due to the complexity of the ceremony, and said she would have liked to see them be more “relaxed”.

Meghan Markle will not be attending the Coronation of King Charles III today, and will instead be spending the day with her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a huge bone to pick with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. Why is that? Well, the two cousins were caught hanging out with none other than Piers Morgan!