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The Princess of Wales is continuously praised for the way she has expertly navigated life in the Royal Family and made a name for herself in her main areas of interest, such as early years development. While she brings her own character to the role - whether it is sitting on the floor to join in with activities or trying any local foods offered to her - there are key figures who have been instrumental in creating the future Queen we see before us.

King Charles III's niece Princess Beatrice now has a two year old daughter in little Sienna.The royal's Italian husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi posted a sweet tribute to their toddler on Instagram today, writing next to a rare picture of their little one wearing a sombrero: "Happy Birthday Baby Girl. You bring us so much love and joy every day," alongside three pink heart emojis.

While last week proved to be the first time in many weeks that the public saw the Duke and Duchess of Sussex together at the Invictus Games following weeks of speculation about their marriage, the Prince and Princess of Wales also delighted royal fans with their antics during a joint engagement in Hereford.The visit on Thursday provided ample opportunities for the couple to share in their specialist interests of early years development, mental health and the environment.They visited the British Army garrison Sterling Lines in Hereford and met with SAS families, before travelling onto Madley Primary School’s Forest School and an organisation called We Are Farming Minds, both of which are partners of The Duchy of Cornwall. The royal couple - who recently left little doubt that they intend to secure their future as a forward-thinking, savvy brand by advertising for a CEO - enjoyed interesting activities during the day.

Royal fans enjoyed a double treat last week as two of our favourite couples took to the public stage. While the Prince and Princess of Wales joined forces in Hereford for a lowkey engagement, it was the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s appearance in Dusseldorf, Germany that had everyone talking.The sixth annual Invictus Games, set up by Prince Harry to support wounded servicemen and women, marked the first time in weeks that the pair had attended an official event.

At the time of Queen Elizabeth II's death, the monarchy had already been rocked by the ongoing scandal linked to Prince Andrew and the way Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their roles as senior royals - before leaving the Firm altogether. But thanks to King Charles' measured approach and decades of steady experience the public eye, the first 12 months of his reign have been a success.Taking over from the longest reigning monarch in British history was not easy feat to approach, but royal experts have been unanimous in their praise for King Charles, with one leading expert telling OK! that the palace will be looking back on the King's first year on the throne with "justified satisfaction".

As their popularity continues to grow more and more each day, the Prince and Princess of Wales are certainly an ironclad source of support for King Charles as he continues in his high pressured role. While the death of Queen Elizabeth came at a time fraught by royal drama with the scandal involving Prince Andrew and the continued attacks by Prince Harry and Meghan, royal experts make it clear that the late monarch would be filled with nothing but pride over the way the Prince and Princess of Wales have conducted themselves.

Despite enjoying a hugely successful first year of his reign, a recent poll has suggested that a staggering 41 per cent of people believe the Prince of Wales should have taken over as King, rather than King Charles, when the late Queen passed away last year. While this is not only surprising given the enormous spike in popularity the King has seen in the past 12-months, it is largely unfair given his 73-year wait for his position and his steadfast devotion to a lifetime of service.

The recent appearance of the Princess Royal and the Prince and Princess of Wales on Mike Tindall's podcast 'The Good, the Bad and the Rugby' served to prove that the Royal Family are great fun behind closed doors and enjoy everything from playing beer pong to racing in barefoot to cold water swimming.This clear sense of fun and informality jars with claims made by Meghan Markle on her and Prince Harry's Netflix series that the Royal Family are standoffish in private. She said: "I guess I started to understand very quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside.That there is a forward-facing way of being and then you close the door and 'phew I can relax now' but that formality carries over on both sides.

Prince Harry stepped back from his royal duties three years ago and will be "pleased" with what he's achieved ahead of his birthday this month, having "broken free from the royal straitjacket", a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex made the move to California with his wife Meghan Markle and her native in 2020, shortly after announcing they were stepping back from their roles as working royals.

Prince Harry is "still pinching himself" after leaving "that world behind" but also "acknowledges the regrets" amid the ongoing rift between, his father King Charles and brother Prince William. Since stepping away from his role as a working royal in 2020, The Duke of Sussex has created a new wife in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.The Sussex family have been noticeably distant from the UK and the Royal Family, particularly in the last year as they focus on their own projects and life in the US.

Prince Harry has returned to the UK where a meeting with his older brother Prince William "would be possible" if either of them wanted to make it happen, a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex returned to the UK from his Montecito home in California where he now resides with his wife Meghan Markle and their children, to attend The WellChild Awards event on Thursday, 7 September. He has been a Patron of the national charity for sick children, WellChild for the past 15 years and will present the Award for Inspirational Child and deliver a speech.

Prince Harry sees the US as "home" but "cares about his UK family" and would like his children to spend time with their cousins, a royal expert said.The Duke of Sussex moved to California with his wife Meghan Markle and her native in 2020 shortly after announcing they were stepping back from their roles as working royals - the couple have remained in the US ever since.They have made several return trips back to the UK for events such as the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and funeral last year, while Harry attended his father's Coronation solo earlier this year.They currently reside in Montecito - a town in California - and have not expressed any wishes to return to the UK as Harry now sees the US as "home", royal expert Jennie Bond exclusively told OK! Before attending this year's Invictus Games in Germany, Düsseldorf, Harry returned to the UK to attend The WellChild Awards event, which was expected to be a "brief visit".Talking about Harry's life in the US away from his family, the journalist and TV presenter said: "Harry is on record as saying that he now regards the United States as home. "I’m sure he must miss many of his friends here.

Prince William gets on "brilliantly" with Kate Middleton's younger sister, Pippa who has shown her loyalty and discretion to the Royal Family, a royal expert said.The Middleton sisters, Kate and Pippa are known to be "extremely close" and "talk about everything" as often as they can and it's no surprise when they're just a year and eight months apart in age. But the close bond goes deeper in the family as royal expert Jennie Bond spoke exclusively to OK! and said the Prince of Wales " gets along brilliantly with Pippa".The journalist and TV presenter continued: "She [Pippa] has proved a loyal and discreet sister-in-law.

Friday 8 September - the first anniversary of the death of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - will see Prince and Princess of Wales will lead public tributes, while King Charles will to mark the day in quiet reflection at Balmoral, where his reign began 12 months ago. This decision, says former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, mirrors the private manner in which the late Queen would mark the anniversary of her father’s death, at Sandringham House in Norfolk each year on 6 February.

Kate and Pippa Middleton are "extremely close" with the sisters talking "about everything", a royal expert said. Pippa, the younger sister of The Prince of Wales who is celebrating her 40th birthday today (Wednesday, 6 September) made her first noticeable public appearance when she served as Kate's maid of honour during her wedding to Prince William in April 2011.

A video of Prince Louis snubbing his heir-to-the-throne father Prince William has resurfaced, as the youngster readies himself for a second year at Berkshire's Lambrook School. All three of William, 41, and Kate Middleton's children - Princess Charlotte and Princes George and Louis - attend the school, after the Royals relocated to Windsor's Adelaide Cottage last year, but when they first walked through the grounds, it appears as though little Louis, 5, didn't need a helping hand offered by his dad. Louis was spotted clutching his mum Kate's, 41, hand as William walked beside them on their way to meeting headmaster Jonathan Perry.

Almost a year has passed since the sad loss of our beloved late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. But the memories of her dedication to duty, her unflappable nature and her wicked sense of humour live on. She had many incredible achievements to her name: she was the longest-serving monarch in British history – her reign was the third longest in world history – and the first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.

Prince Harry will return to the UK next month, but his visit is "likely to be very brief" with peace talks a "long way off" with his father, King Charles amid the family rift. Before attending this year's Invictus Games in Germany, Düsseldorf from 9 September, the Duke of Sussex will return to the UK to attend The WellChild Awards event onThursday, 7 September.

The Royal Family are "fully aware" there's "no appetite" to see Prince Andrew return to public duties, despite joining them at Balmoral. Members of the Royal Family have headed to the Scottish retreat on what marks the first summer holiday at Balmoral since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince Harry is "natural, funny and likeable" and his new Netflix documentary shows us "what we have lost", a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex's Netflix documentary series, Heart of Invictus, was released this week and follows ex-military who competed in the 2022 Invictus Games following tragedy as they rebuild their lives. Harry founded the global sporting event, Invictus Games, in 2014 and will attend this year with his wife, Meghan Markle, joining him later when it is held in Germany, Düsseldorf from 9 September.The event is no doubt very special to Harry with his new documentary providing a closer glimpse inside those lives who compete in the games, along with the duke talking about his own experiences.

Almost a year has passed since the sad loss of our beloved late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. But the memories of her dedication to duty, her unflappable nature and her wicked sense of humour live on. She had many incredible achievements to her name: she was the longest-serving monarch in British history – her reign was the third longest in world history – and the first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.

Following on from suggestions that King Charles hoped to have the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York relocate from Royal Lodge to the slightly smaller Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate, it appears that the plans have been "shelved".The Times reports that the couple - who finalised their divorce in 1996 - will be staying put in the seven-bedroom home for some time to come after the King asked Prince Harry and Meghan to remove the remainder of their possessions from Frogmore Cottage earlier this year. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels that the King's idea to let the issue over residences lie for a while is a smart move.

The long summer holiday will have provided the Princess of Wales with the opportunity to catch up with friends and family. And one name sure to feature heavily in her diary is her sister Pippa, who has been by her side since the very beginning of Kate’s royal journey.

The Duchess of York is being welcomed back into the royal family by King Charles, according to an expert.

After turning 42 on August 4, Meghan Markle is still celebrating her birthday by spending some quality time with friends in California.The Duchess Of Sussex, who enjoyed a relaxed family birthday with husband Prince Harry and their two children, headed out for lunch with pals Kadi Lee, a celebrity hairdresser, and author Cleo Wade - taking a sun kissed selfie while dining al fresco. Kadi shared the picture, in which Meghan sat in the middle and wrapped her arms around the pair, to her Instagram account.

The poignant image of Anne, Princess Royal last September escorting her mother’s casket during her solemn final journey from Balmoral to Windsor is one that remains etched on the minds of so many of us. Now, as she celebrates her 73rd birthday, she faces more heartache as the one year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death approaches.

The King has often spoken of his close relationship with the Princess of Wales and is frequently pictured sharing a laugh with her at public engagements and national celebrations. Having referred to Kate as his “darling daughter-in-law”, the pair share many interests, including an appreciation of the arts. It is this closeness that has lead many to refer to Kate as the daughter the King never had.

The Royal Family’s time at the Balmoral Estate will undoubtedly be filled with physical pursuits such as long country walks, deer stalking and horse riding, with quieter moments punctuated by picnics, barbeques and fly-fishing in the River Dee. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to OK! about how the royals typically spend their time together in the Highlands.

The Duke of Sussex has made no secret of his love for Africa - and is thought to be set to return there for a solo project later this year. Having previously called the continent his “second home”, Harry has many links to the continent, including setting up the charity Sentebale, in 2006, which helps children and young people who are struggling with their HIV status.

Prince Harry and Meghan's are reportedly making the move into movie producing and it's already been branded "insulting" amid their presumption they can just start doing the job without any qualifications.