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Could Princess Charlene of Monaco be taking style inspiration from Catherine, Princess of Wales? Kate and Princess Charlotte have also shared many twinning fashion moments during royal engagements. Here, we highlight some of our favourite examples.

As the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Corps of Army Music, Sophie, 60, met members of the Band of the Coldstream Guards at the military training academy in Camberley, Surrey on Thursday. With her blonde tresses swept back into a low bun, the royal mother-of-two arrived at the school to a fanfare played by seven band members in scarlet tunics and bearskin caps. Sophie made sure to wrap up warm in a pale grey woollen coat from one of her go-to British designers Suzannah London .

The Princess of Wales, 43, is likely to make a show-stopping appearance at the Bafta awards next month - with the ceremony likely to mark her most high-profile engagement yet. In the meantime, however, it is clear Kate's number one priority will be spending time with her family after William described 2024 as 'the hardest year of my life' - following his wife and father's consecutive cancer diagnoses.

She's widely seen as one of the monarchy's safest pairs of hands, but should she ever decide on a change of career, the Duchess of Edinburgh would, I can confidently predict, be snapped up by her local Waitrose. Packing her bags on a supermarket trip with her great friend Mary Montagu-Scott some time back, Sophie so impressed the checkout assistant, who was oblivious that she was Queen Elizabeth's daughter-in-law, that she said they had some in-store vacancies and the manager would happily take her details. Smiling, the senior royal thanked her politely and giggled all the way home. 'The lady clearly had no idea who Sophie was,' Mrs Montagu-Scott, daughter of the late Lord Montagu of Beaulieu recalls. 'And that's just the way she likes it, to be honest. Sophie is both an asset to the nation and to the Royal Family, but more than anything she is a fantastic friend.' Tomorrow, the duchess turns 60,

Talks of another prospective project for Meghan in the form of a book began circulating a few years ago, Vanity Fair claimed in its bombshell new article, which was intended to be written 'post-divorce'. The potential manuscript was not meant to detail Meghan's past experience with former husband of three years, producer Trevor Engelson, but that of her second spouse Prince Harry. It was not based on current events in Meghan's life, but set to take place in the event of a separation between the the Duke and Duchess. However, Meghan's friends shut down the claims, with one knowledgeable source saying: 'If that's true to any degree, she would have been approached and not vice versa.'

Meghan Markle has been spotted visiting a new Los Angeles wildfire relief effort, despite the backlash she's faced for being a 'disaster tourist' from critics. Over the past week, wildfires have rippled through the Los Angeles area, causing horrifying, mass devastation as many have lost their homes, including stars like Leighton Meester and Adam Brody. Markle and her husband, Prince Harry , were seen Friday hugging victims at an evacuation center in Pasadena, but it looks like the Duke and Duchess have also been working with the Altadena Girls Fire Recovery Fund.

The touching moment was captured on camera and posted online , as Kate, 43, underwent her first solo visit in a year at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. The woman could be heard thanking the future queen for 'all her support' to the patients, the hospital and its staff. Kate responded: 'No, but the least I could do is to come and shine a spotlight on the amazing work going on here at the Marsden. It's extraordinary. 'The amount of resilience I've seen here today through patients but also loved ones who are supporting those going through difficult times is inspiring.'

Meghan Markle has decided to delay the launch of her new lifestyle and cooking Netflix show due to the ongoing LA wildfire crisis. The programme, With Love, Meghan, was set to be released on January 15, but this has now been moved to March 4. A statement issued by the Duchess of Sussex on Sunday, three days before the series was scheduled to debut, read: 'I'm thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California .'With Love, Meghan reportedly includes tributes to the California-based royal's home state and her personal ties to it. Last week, Meghan and Prince Harry were seen participating in volunteering efforts in the wake of the deadly fires. On January 10, the Sussexes visited an evacuation site in Pasadena, California, where charity organisation World Central Kitchen was distributing food and supplies to victims of the Eaton Fire. According to People magazine, Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, also donated money to the relief efforts through their charity, the Archewell Foundation.

The couple were seen handing out food parcels to those affected by the devastating fires at the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena on Friday.

The resignation of Justin Trudeau prompts the question: whatever happened to the close friendship between his estranged wife Sophie Gregoire and Meghan Markle? Meghan met Sophie while filming Suits in Toronto and was soon gushing that the pair were 'giddy, like absolute schoolgirls' and 'had so much fun'.

For nearly 100 since its discovery, the Sutton Hoo burial site in Suffolk is assumed to be the resting place for a high-ranking royals. Out of about 20 burial mounds at the site, the most famous held the remains of a 90-foot ship and a man surrounded by opulent treasures, including a decorated helmet, gold coins and an iron sword. However, a researcher now puts forward an alternative theory.

Fans of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were delighted to hear the voices of the royal couple's two children in an emotional tribute video to Markle's late Beagle. The canine, named Guy, recently passed away ahead of his appearance in Markle's new Netflix series. After Markle, 43, shared a tribute video to Guy on social media, royal fans were sent into a frenzy after hearing some audio of young children, believed to be Lilibet and Archie, singing in the background.

The King and Queen made their first visit to church in 2025, stepping out during icy downpours over Norfolk to attend a service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. Both Charles, 76, and Camilla, 77, were armed with umbrellas for the short walk to the service. (Pictured from left: Queen Camilla, Charles and Camilla)

Style blog UFO No More recently analysed the wardrobes of 20 royal women across Europe before ranking them from most to least expensive. The royals on their list included Princess Charlene of Monaco, the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Spain's Queen Letizia, the Duchess of Sussex and Princess Beatrice among others.

Meghan has enjoyed a close friendship with The Office star after Mindy Kaling appeared on the Duchess' single-season Spotfiy podcast Archetypes. As seen in its trailer, the 45-year-old actress will also make a special appearance in 'With Love, Meghan' - a sign of the pair's enduring friendship. In one scene, Mindy appears visibly impressed with Meghan's culinary chops after she is served a slice of Victoria Sponge cake.

Daniel Martin, who is often described as the mother-of-two's best friend, was quick to show his support for the Duchess of Sussex as she teased plans for the year ahead. Meghan, 43, today shared an elusive clip of herself running down the beach - the first post to be shared on her brand new social media handle @meghan. In the video, shared with 112,000 followers, the wife of Prince Harry runs towards the shoreline of a beach in an all-white ensemble. As she reaches the ocean, she draws the digits of the New Year - 2025 - into the sand, perhaps hinting at change to come in the months ahead.

The Prince and Princess of Wales marked the end of an extremely difficult year in a post on X. The 2024 round up contained a series of photos of highlights and poignant moments from a year when the Princess of Wales all but retired from public life while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.

Downing Street has released visitor books spanning 1970 when Edward Heath was in power to 2003, when Tony Blair was prime minister. The three decades of volumes contain the names of distinguished guests who walked through the famous black door.The books reveal a rare insight into those who visited the famous address - including royals , politicians, heroes and dictators. The late Queen signed herself Elizabeth R, while the present King and his then wife were simply Charles and Diana.

During his presidency from 1977 to 1981, former US president Jimmy Carter had the opportunity to meet British royalty. He was invited by the Queen to stay at Buckingham Palace in May 1977, ahead of a NATO visit, but Carter broke protocol by kissing the Queen Mother on the lips. She later told how she did not appreciate the breach of etiquette, writing that she had seen Carter leaning in for a kiss and had attempted to avoid him.

Adorable 14-year-old Savannah (left) - Princess Anne 's granddaughter - helmed the younger cohort at Sandringham this year. The teenager doted on her relatives during the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Norfolk estate this week. As King Charles led the regal gathering for a special annual mass, his grandniece was never far from the little ones. Matching with her aunt Zara Tindall , Savannah - who was Queen Elizabeth's first great-grandchild - looked smart and elegant in a burgundy coat as she grinned and chatted with her family members. Photos from the outing showed the young girl smiling as she spoke with nine-year-old Charlotte and six-year-old Lena Tindall (right), who looked up at the teen in awe and admiration. Elsewhere Savannah could be seen chuckling as she walked behind her cousin Mia Tindall , 10, playfully high-fiving her father Mike. She was also snapped helpfully walking alongside the Wales's sons - George, 11, and Louis, six - on hand to lend support (inset).

King Charles has 'clearly made up his mind' about Prince Harry and Prince Andrew after not mentioning either of them in his Christmas Day speech, a royal expert has claimed. Addressing the nation in a pre-recorded message from the Fitzrovia Chapel in London, the King paid tribute to the medical staff who supported him and the Princess of Wales during their cancer treatment. He also spoke of his pride at how communities across the UK responded to the riots in the summer and included snippets of Prince William and the wider Royal Family. But his message did not mention Harry, Meghan or his disgraced brother Andrew. Royal expert and historian Dr Tessa Dunlop said the speech showed that Charles, 76, was 'choosing to focus on family strengths, not weaknesses, to shore up the nation'.

Quiz show host Jeremy Clarkson has run a restaurant, now owns a pub, notoriously likes a hot steak dinner after work and raises sheep and pigs on his farm. Yet, in November, he didn't know the answer to this £32,000 meat-based question on his show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Can you do better than him?

Disgraced Prince Andrew has been pictured driving to Windsor Castle by himself for a Sunday afternoon walk as the rest of his family head to Sandringham for Christmas.  The King stepped out at a Sunday church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham this morning ahead of hosting his loved ones for Christmas. Last week, Charles' eldest son, the Prince of Wales, revealed he will be spending December 25 with no fewer than 45 people at the monarch's private estate in Norfolk.

Airing on ITV on Christmas Eve, the broadcast of Kate's service will open with a special festive message from the royal, 42, in which she talks about the importance of love and empathy. Kate hosted her fourth 'Together at Christmas ' concert at Westminster Abbey at the start of December, with members of the royal family such as Prince William and the Wales children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in attendance. It marked one of the few times the mother-of-three has made a public appearance this year, after undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy in the first half of 2024. Her heartfelt message - which was given in a letter to every guest at the concert on December 6, and 15 regional community services - has now been shared in a clip from the upcoming broadcast.

All families have their own traditions at Christmas time - and royals around the world are no different. The British Royal Family are known for spending the festive period at Sandringham, where they are seen visiting church and meeting well-wishers on a walkabout. Meanwhile, in Monaco, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene join volunteers from the Red Cross to hand out presents to children in the run-up to Christmas. And in Denmark, the monarchy celebrates through Danish folklore - by hiding elves around their Copenhagen palace.

The Princess of Wales and Prince Louis shared a very sweet moment in the first glimpse of the royals inside her 'Together At Christmas' carol concert, due to be aired on Christmas Eve. Kate, 42, hosted her fourth concert at Westminster Abbey in the heart of London at the start of this month - but details of the service itself have been kept tightly under wraps. She has been making a gradual return to public duties after undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy treatment for cancer at the start of the year.

Is Sarah Ferguson distraught? Last year she couldn't restrain herself when invited to make her first Christmas appearance at Sandringham since divorcing Andrew. She even live-tweeted from Sandringham after lunch, overwhelmed that she was finally back in the royal fold. She told her followers: 'We are enjoying each other's company and feeling grateful today. I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Happy Christmas to anyone who celebrates and season's greetings to all!' The prospect of a desultory lunch for two at Royal Lodge next week will not have her chirping like the happy budgie she usually is.

The suspected operative knew the duke for a decade, prompting major concerns about national security and Beijing 's influence on the British establishment. The Mail can reveal that as well as royals and former prime ministers, the alleged agent also mixed with captains of industry - leading to calls for him to be identified publicly amid fears there may be others in high office who are unaware they have had dealings with a supposed spy. He can currently only be referred to as H6, thanks to an anonymity ruling by an immigration court that banned him from Britain on the grounds of national security. Yet, making a mockery of that order, the 50-year-old's name and picture is being used wantonly in Chinese and US news reports and on social media, in coverage seen by millions around the globe. The matter is due to be reconsidered by High Court judges as early as this week. Last night, MPs urged judges to lift the order as soon as possible - or face the prospect of MPs using Parliamentary Privilege to name him in the Commons or the Lords without fear of legal recriminations.

Sarah Ferguson has revealed she is looking after her 'sad' ex-husband Prince Andrew and 'won't let him down'. The Duchess of York, 65, and the disgraced royal divorced in 1996 but have remained close and even live together at the Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate. Sarah - or 'Fergie' - as she is affectionately known was speaking in a new interview with The Sunday Times, published today but given before recent allegations regarding Andrew and his links to a Chinese spy came to light. Fergie and Prince Andrew are pictured together, inset, in 2019. Andrew is pictured right with the alleged spy.

His birthday, 129 years ago today, fell on the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather Prince Albert. Named Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor, George VI was welcomed into the world at York Cottage in Sandringham on December 14, 1895, by the Duke and Duchess of York, who were later crowned George V and Queen Mary. Known as 'Bertie' within the Royal Family, the prince grew up as the shy 'spare' to his older brother who would become Edward VIII. By the age of eight, he had developed a stammer and was forced to wear leg braces to correct his knock knees. A timid boy, Albert was never expected to one day become king.

The Princess of Wales (pictured earlier this month, left, with Prince William) 'is not back to normal' but there are signs of 'light at the end of the tunnel', a family friend has told US-magazine People. 'She won't be going back to work in the same way for a long time', an insider said to the publication , while a source close to the palace added: 'She is focused on herself and her family right now, rightly.' It comes after fans caught a glimpse of Kate, 42, when the future queen was joined by members of the royal family and dozens of special guests to record her fourth 'Together At Christmas ' carol service last week. Speaking to guests at the concert, the mother-of-three movingly said that she 'didn't know' what 2024 had in store for her at last year's carol service as she arrived to host the annual event at Westminster Abbey (pictured right).

King Charles joined Apple CEO Tim Cook for a visit to Battersea Power Station in London on Thursday afternoon. The monarch's King's Trust is partnering with the business executive, 64, on workshop sessions to empower young people to build confidence and develop creative digital skills.  The pair first browsed the Christmas market stalls, before heading to the Apple HQ.

The Queen has revealed that the area - understood to be where her £850,0000 Wiltshire home is located - was 'underwater' following the devastating flooding after continuous storms. While chatting to members of the Military Wives Choirs - who treated Charles and Camilla to a festive performance in Buckingham Palace today - the royal recounted the damage, possibly referring to Storm Bert, two weeks ago.

She famously described herself as a 'hugger' in her Netflix series - and Meghan Markle certainly lived up to that label in Prince Harry's new polo documentary. This morning, the five-episode series POLO - which delves into the 'fierce rivalries' between teams competing in the US Open Polo Championship - landed on Netflix.  In the final episode of the series, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, is filmed attending the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, which benefits Sentebale - the charity Prince Harry co-founded in 2006. At the annual event, which took place in April at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida , Prince Harry's Royal Salute team triumphed over Maseru - who were led by the Duke's close friend Nacho Figueras. Following their victory, the Duchess of Sussex joined her husband in congratulating the players, including Adolfo Cambiaso (right) - who has won nine US Open Polo Championships over the course of his 34-year career. As the Duchess approached Adolfo on the field, the player (left) reached out his palm for a handshake - before Meghan went in for a hug. The mother-of-two was filmed grabbing onto Adolfo's hand and pulling the polo player close (inset).

The Canadian women who were hand picked to attend the crowning of the late Queen, met King Charles in December 2023 where he revealed his anxieties about wearing the crown at his Coronation. He told the women, who were the focus of a new film, Coronation Girls, he remembered 'quite a lot' from his mother's Coronation and spoke of how she practised wearing the heavy Imperial State Crown ahead of the occasion in 1952.

This time last year Kate, 42, was focusing on her work and children, and looking forward to the festive season with little inclination of what was to come. Weeks later she underwent abdominal surgery in hospital, after which doctors broke the news that they had found evidence of cancer and advised her to undergo a gruelling course of preventative chemotherapy. Kate and Prince William found their lives turned upside down. Now, having completed her treatment, the royal is beginning to return to public duties and has held her fourth 'Together At Christmas' carol service at historic Westminster Abbey, which will be televised by ITV on Christmas Eve. Kate was joined by her husband the Prince of Wales and their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, to host her Together At Christmas carol service. It is the first time the Wales family have been seen together in public since their appearance at Trooping the Colour , the King's birthday parade, in June.

The creator of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse said tonight it had been 'very special' to be asked by Kate and her team to create the illustration. He said: 'Love, empathy and kindness are important messages for us all. As the theme of the Princess of Wales' carol service this year, it was very special to have been asked to create the illustration for the Order of Service. I hope it reminds us of the beauty of being there for each other at Christmas.' It shows a group of people embracing, arms wrapped around each other for support, walking towards Westminster Abbey through a blanket of snow. 'How did I help?' the caption asks. 'You were by my side, which was everything,' comes the reply.

Prince Harry last night revealed that he and wife Meghan Markle have no plans to return to the United Kingdom with Archie and Lilibet. The Duke of Sussex, 40, opened up about his desire to stay in the United States at the annual DealBook Summit live in New York on Wednesday. It was there that the prince said security was a factor for his and Meghan's decision to stay put for the time being - as well as their children's future.

The Royal Family love to throw themselves into celebrations during the festive season. And for the past three years Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has added to the jollity with her annual Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey. This year will be no different and the princess is set to host the event tomorrow - making it one of few official appearances from Kate this year as she gradually returns to duties after cancer treatment.

King Charles offered Sir Keir Starmer a snifter of whisky, I hear, thinking the new PM might enjoy his audience more after a restorative dram.  Starmer politely declined the offer. He's rarely associated with frivolity. At Labour's election victory party at Tate Modern, guests were given a voucher for one free drink.  Old Labour was more fun. Old soaks boast that dinner invitations to its annual seaside conferences read '7 for 9pm' - leaving adequate time for refreshment.