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With the royal family's annual summer break to the Balmoral Estate in Scotland being just days away, it's likely we will see the King and the Duke of Edinburgh in their traditional Highland dress as they attend cultural events such as the Braemar Gathering.

In a heartwarming display of familial affection, King Charles III and Zara Tindall shared a warm embrace at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The touching moment captured the genuine bond between uncle and niece as they greeted each other with open arms on the third day of the prestigious event held at Windsor Castle in England. Royal expert Jennie Bond weighed in on the encounter, noting the authenticity and warmth of the embrace.

The Duke of Sussex will be making his return to the UK on Wednesday, 8 May to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games - the multi-sport event which celebrates wounded servicemen and women. While very little is known about Prince Harry's return and the service he will attend at St Paul's Cathedral on 8 May, it has been reported that part of the visit will be made up of a reunion between King Charles and his estranged son.This reunion, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond points out, will put everything into perspective for Harry amid an incredibly difficult time for the Royal Family.

One year ago on 6 May, 2023 King Charles was crowned in a glittering and spectacular ceremony at Westminster Abbey alongside Queen Camilla. While the year that has followed has thrown up a series of challenges with cancer diagnoses for both the monarch and the Princess of Wales, there is much to celebrate on the one year anniversary as doctors have expressed their optimism about the King getting back to work. As for how today may be marked, a leading royal expert has opened up on how King Charles may feel and the one thing that has kept him afloat during these difficult few months.

He may be sixth in line to the British throne, but Prince Archie's upbringing in Montecito, California is world's away from the centuries of Kings and Queens he descends from. Today, as Archie turns five, just how might the young royal be celebrating? "I wish we knew more about little Archie", former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!.

With Prince Harry set to return to the UK alone on Tuesday, he is expected to spend a period of time with his father, King Charles, but not see his brother, the Prince of Wales, as "now is not the time". While Harry's return to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games is a celebration, a leading royal expert has pointed out why the current situation the Royal Family faces will have put Harry's "perceived grievances" into perspective. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: "I’m certain Harry will see his father during his stay.

Even though he was born in at the Portland Hospital in London, Prince Archie has spent very little time in the UK and is being raised in Montecito, California. Despite this, Archie remains sixth in line to the throne and is officially known as Prince Archie of Sussex. As he celebrates his fifth birthday on Monday, 6 May, just how might the young royal mark his special day? "I wish we knew more about little Archie", former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!.

Throughout her storied career as the BBC's royal correspondent, Jennie Bond had some incredible encounters and experienced some of the monarchy's biggest moments first-hand. Jennie's time in the role lasted from 1989 to 2003 and saw her cover perhaps the most turbulent period of recent royal history - from marriage breakdowns to infamous interviews and from a devastating fire to deaths that rocked the world.

From joking with the late Queen about a horse who blew raspberries to being told by Diana, Princess of Wales not to wear yellow because it “doesn’t suit her”, Jennie Bond has spent a lifetime in close proximity to the Crown so it's little wonder that the former BBC royal correspondent has an enviable number of stories to tell. But behind her tales of a career up close and personal with the monarchy - “I remember being laughed at by The King for stumbling around a muddy field in white stilettos.

The Duchess of Edinburgh recently became the first member of the Royal Family to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. It was a historic visit, which former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond points out, is the latest in a long list of high profile trips to war-torn or otherwise troubled areas of the world. "She is a woman of conviction.This is a cause about which she cares deeply...

Even though he was born in London, Prince Archie has spent very little time in the UK and is being raised, alongside his younger sister Princess Lilibet, in Montecito, California. Despite this, Archie remains sixth in line to the throne and is officially titled as Prince Archie of Sussex.

A decision made by the late Queen is considered one of the most unexpected and peculiar moments in recent Royal history.

She has been born into an extraordinary world of wealth and privilege and, as the granddaughter of the current King and daughter of the next, has a lifetime of public duty ahead of her. For the moment though, Princess Charlotte will be just like every other little girl, looking forward to her birthday and the host of treats it might bring.

The Duke of Sussex is set to return to the UK next week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games. However, the Duchess of Sussex is not expected to be by his side but will instead accompany him to Nigeria to "discover her roots".

The King made a triumphant return to the public stage on Tuesday, 30 April as he visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre alongside Queen Camilla.This return saw the King warmly talk to and hold hands with many cancer patients, while also speaking with experts at the centre.The monarch was praised by many for the high-spirited way he has tackled his diagnosis with former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond telling OK!: "It was the perfect place to return. I think the King looked very well as he arrived at the hospital. "He deliberately lingered at the entrance making sure the cameras and the public got a good view of him.

King Charles has returned to public duties for the first time since revealing his shock cancer diagnosis.The monarch has been undergoing treatment after publicly sharing the news of his health battle on 6 February. The King, 75, visited a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday, 30 April, alongside his wife Queen Camilla, 76.The monarch met with patients and medical specialists, as patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support. He was seen waving and smiling at royal fans who had waited patiently to catch a glimpse of the monarch as he returned to public duties.The visit marked the first of Charles' upcoming public-facing engagements.

The King made his much-anticipated return to the public stage on Tuesday, 30 April as he and Queen Camilla visited the Macmillan Cancer Centre at University College Hospital in London. After a long period of recovery and recuperation, the King looked happy and relieved to be back to work and doing what he does best and meeting members of the public and learning about the work the researchers do.

The day King Charles has waited for has finally arrived and he is returning to public duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his cancer diagnosis.The progress comes as a major boost for the monarch, 75, who shared the news of his health battle on 6 February and was forced to put aside his immense work ethic and follow doctor’s orders. Sources stressed that despite the announcement, the King still has cancer and will continue to be treated for the undisclosed form of the disease.

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.

Following the uplifting news that King Charles is set to return to public-facing duties in the coming days and weeks, a leading royal expert has praised the way the monarch has been "determined to brush aside adversity" and get back to work. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively told OK!: "A positive outlook is said to be a real boost to anyone undergoing cancer treatment and, from what we know, King Charles has been focused from the start on getting through this as quickly as possible and getting back to normal." Jennie's comments come after a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery.” On the progress the King has made, Jennie added: “His healthy regime, diet and love of exercise must all have helped him with his recovery.

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.

Prince Harry is in a "tricky situation" as a result of his US visa application, according to royal commentator Jennie Bond. She believes there are "only three possible conclusions" to the controversy.

Prince Harry has found himself in a ‘sticky situation’ after royal expert Jennie Bond claims he may have ‘lied’ on his US visa application. Jennie exclusively told OK! how Harry’s potential US visa case could lead to an “embarrassing outcome” for the Prince.

Prince William will be returning to his public Royal duties "cautiously" as he leaves Kate Middleton for the first time since she revealed her cancer diagnosis. On Thursday, April 18, the Prince of Wales, 41, is scheduled to visit Surplus to Supper, a surplus food distribution charity in Surrey, where he will contribute in the kitchen and assist with loading prepared meals into delivery vans.

The Princess of Wales is reported to be "especially grateful" for one friend who is "worth her weight in gold" as she continues her cancer recovery, claims a royal expert.

Meghan Markle's brother has been slammed for launching a new round of online abuse directed at her via his YouTube channel.

They have rapidly become one of the Royal Family’s greatest assets and so it proved again last week when the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh stepped up to the plate and carried out a historic ceremony on behalf of King Charles. But as Prince Edward, 60, and Sophie, 59, watched French soldiers parade in the Buckingham Palace forecourt to mark 120 years of friendly relations between the two countries the couple must have reflected that their rise has been many years in the making.Their ascension, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond notes, is also setting the perfect example for two young royals of how to make a success of being the 'spare' to the throne.

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.

For many years, the Duke of Sussex enjoyed a very warm relationship with his sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales - even going so far as to describe her as "the sister I've never had and always wanted" in his memoir, Spare. While the pair have grown apart in recent years since the Sussexes very public split from the Royal Family, a leading royal expert has pointed out how Harry in particular will feel about losing his bond with Kate, while also making it clear where his priorities now lie.

Even though King Charles and Queen Camilla are celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, 9 April, the couple have been in one another's lives, on and off, for more than five decades. Their partnership is built on a thoroughly level playing field as they give one another all the love and support they need to tackle whatever life throws at them.

Every wedding anniversary is special but for King Charles and Queen Camilla this week’s milestone date will bring with it added poignancy and a time for reflection. It is 19 years since the royal couple made their vows at a civil ceremony at Windsor’s Guildhall watched by a global audience of millions and 35 years since they first met. However, despite the memory of the joy of that momentous day, it is open to question whether the couple will mark the occasion with a large celebration or party.