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Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal Source Reveals Why Princess Anne "Didn't Want to Do Anything" for Her 75th Birthday, as New Portrait Reveals Dramatic "Hair Makeover"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Princess Anne, also known as the Princess Royal, will celebrate her 75th birthday on August 15, 2025. Ahead of the special day, Buckingham Palace has released a new portrait of Anne with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence. Meanwhile, a royal source has revealed why Princess Anne doesn't "want to do anything" for her 75th birthday. On August 8, the Royal Family released a brand new portrait of Princess Anne in honor of her forthcoming 75th birthday. The photograph was taken before the state banquet, held at Windsor Castle in honor of French president Emmanuel Macron's visit in July. On Instagram, royal photographer Chris Jackson celebrated the release of his photo, captioning his post, "Special to have taken this official portrait for Princess Anne's Birthday of HRH and Sir Tim at Windsor Castle—Happy 75th Birthday!" People magazine reported that Princess Anne's portrait debuted the royal's "first hair makeover in half a century." The publication noted that Anne was "trading her signature bouffant of 5 decades for an elegant chignon," while wearing her prized Festoon Tiara. Rather than having a birthday party, Anne decided to invite a plethora of charities and organizations to "a special gathering at Buckingham Palace," the Express reported. As the royal patron of more than 400 organizations, Princess Anne has dedicated her life to charity, so it's perhaps unsurprising she chose to focus on her work at the event. "This personifies what Her Royal Highness cares about," a royal source told the Express. "She didn't want to do anything for her birthday but bring her charities together to hear more about their work and how she can help them." Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
William and Kate release new photo of George to celebrate his 12th birthday
Prince George has turned 12, with the Prince and Princess of Wales releasing a new photograph of their eldest child to mark the occasion. The future king – one year away from being a teenager – is pictured outdoors, smiling and relaxed as he leans on a rustic wooden gate in Norfolk. George is wearing a white checked shirt with rolled up sleeves and a dark green fleece gilet, and a blue and white friendship bracelet can be seen on his left wrist as he rests his folded arms on the gate. Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George! 🎂 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 22, 2025 The image, posted on Kensington Palace's social media, was taken by photographer Josh Shinner earlier this year. It was accompanied by the message: 'Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George!' followed by a cake emoji. George, whose birthday falls during his summer break from school, has one year left at his prep school Lambrook before he moves on to his senior school – with either Eton or Marlborough College thought to be the frontrunners. The prince joined his parents and sister Princess Charlotte at the Wimbledon men's final earlier this month, where he used a fan to keep cool in the Royal Box in the blazing afternoon sun. In June, George was seen nudging his boisterous younger brother Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony to wave more calmly at the crowd following the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Prince George Alexander Louis was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, at 4.24pm on July 22 2013, weighing 8lb 6oz. He made his debut in front of the world's media on the hospital steps one day later, wrapped in a white merino wool shawl, cradled in his mother's arms.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gun salutes ring out across London and Wales to mark Queen Camilla's 78th birthday
Gun salutes rang out across London and beyond to mark Queen Camilla's 78th birthday on Thursday. To mark the special event, several military units across the nation banded together, each putting on their own artillery display for the royal. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun salute in Green Park and The Honourable Artillery Company set off a 62-gun Salute from Tower Wharf. Soliders from the 160th Field Artillery Battalion, from the US National Guard in Michigan, were involved in firing a Royal Gun Salute in Cardiff Bay. They performed alongside Reservists from the 104th Regiment Royal Artillery, as the British Army marked Camilla's special day with traditional gun salutes and music. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and The Honourable Artillery Company each fired celebratory Royal Salutes at 12 noon and 1pm respectively. Gun salutes are regularly fired for the Royal Family on special occasions, such as anniversaries and birthdays and are often given as a sign of respect or welcome. The basic salute is 21 rounds, fired at 10 second intervals, but in Hyde Park or Green Park an extra 20 are fired because it is a Royal Park. The special cannon fire comes as the Prince and Princess of Wales paid tribute to Queen Camilla for her birthday. Kate and William, both 43, used their social media accounts to wish William's stepmother many happy returns. The pair, taking to Instagram, shared a sweet photo of the Queen with a message that read: 'Happy Birthday to Her Majesty'. They later shared the message on X (formerly Twitter). Developing a close bond with his stepmother over the years, the heir to the throne appears to have bonded with Camilla as they last year faced similar hurdles in their personal lives, with both of their spouses are undergoing treatments for cancer. Elsewhere, mother-of-three Kate is also said to enoy a warm relationship with the Queen, with the pair often snapped chatting cordially during joint royal engagements. In December, the two even wore nearly identical outfits as they arrived at St Mary Magdalene church for the Royal Family 's annual Christmas Day service in Sandringham in a sartorial display of solidarity. King Charles 's wife has marked today's celebrations with a stunning new portrait released by Buckingham Palace. Royal photographer Chris Jackson, who also snapped the then-Duchess of Cornwall on her 75th birthday, took the picture earlier this month at Ray Mill - the Queen's private residence in Wiltshire. Camilla is pictured with a big smile on her face as she leans against a fence while enjoying a warm summer day at her home. She opted to wear a bright teal dress with motifs of a colourful bird as the Queen appeared relaxed and happy in her latest portrait. She is wearing the same Fiona Clare dress in an earlier image released by the Royal Family on July 14 - three days before her birthday. In that photo, the King's wife was seen cuddling her sweet rescue dog, Jack Russell-cross Moley, in the garden of her Wiltshire home. Camilla, who often repurposes her outfits for different occasions, also picked the striking maxi dress for the final day of the King and Queen's state visit to Kenya in 2023. For her birthday portrait, Camilla opted to keep her makeup light and dewy as she wore a hint of blusher, a light coat of mascara, and a swipe of pink lip gloss. She also kept her accessories to a minimum, with Camilla opting to wear a stack of rings - including her five-carat engagement ring from King Charles - and a pair of gold earrings. The release of her birthday portrait comes after Camilla unveiled a new dog garden at the Battersea animal shelter in central London, which was thought to have been originally created this year's Chelsea Flower Show by broadcaster and gardening expert, Monty Don. As she toured the premises of the South West London-based site, Camilla, who lost her beloved Jack Russell rescue Beth last November, made a fuss of the pooches living at the shelter The outdoor space was designed in collaboration with the RHS and BBC Radio 2 and was gifted to the animal charity to help provide a calming environment for canines. Camilla fastened a sweet Terrier badge to her chest to honour her visit to the animal shelter, which cares for strays and abandoned pets. The Queen rescued Jack Russell-cross, Moley, from Battersea earlier this year when she was just eight weeks old. It's understood that Moley is a female and was born on Boxing Day and her mother is half Jack Russell, half unknown - while her father's breed is also unknown. It's thought Moley lives at Rat Hill, Queen Camilla's private Wiltshire residence, although it's expected she'll accompany the royal couple when they stay at official royal residences. The Queen revealed the happy news as she affectionately stroked a guide dog while meeting a partially-sighted museum group in the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge located in the centre of Canterbury's bustling high street in February. 'I've just got a new puppy, he's eight-weeks old,' she told owner Susan Mason, 66, who is partially-sighted. When Ms Mason asked what breed she is, the Queen laughed and said: 'You may well ask, a bit of everything. It's a rescue dog. It's called Moley - it looks just like a mole.' She has been patron of Battersea since 2017 and had a tour around the new garden, which has shady spots for pooches to cool down from the sun, along with grass and also sensory elements with the aim of helping them de-stress. One day before her birthday, Camilla appeared in high spirits as she attended a garden party at HMNB Devonport on Wednesday to honour her new position as Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom. The royal attended the event in Plymouth, which marked the end of HMS Astute's first commission - the longest first commission of any Royal Navy submarine in history - at over 15 years. Camilla - who has become the first female Vice Admiral of the UK - put her best fashion foot forward in a sapphire pleated blue dress which fell elegantly to her ankles and paired the stunning ensemble with her trusty nude and black heels, pearl earrings and a classy gold brooch. The royal, 77, attended the event in Plymouth, which marked the end of HMS Astute's first commission, which is the longest first commission of any Royal Navy submarine in history, at over 15 years. Camilla - who has become the first female Vice Admiral of the UK - put her best fashion foot forward in a sapphire pleated blue dress which fell elegantly to her ankles and paired the stunning ensemble with her trusty nude and black heels, pearl earrings and a classy gold brooch. Earlier this month, Camilla took her place in the Royal Box at the recently-concluded Wimbledon tennis tournament, when she met British actor Hugh Grant - before he now-famously nodded off mid-match.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
William and Kate share sweet birthday tribute to Queen Camilla as she turns 78
The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to Queen Camilla as she marks her 78th birthday today. Kate and William, both 43, used their social media accounts to wish William's stepmother many happy returns. The pair, taking to Instagram, shared a sweet photo of the Queen with a message that read: 'Happy Birthday to Her Majesty'. They later shared the message on X (formerly known as Twitter). Developing a close bond with his stepmother over the years, the heir to the throne appears to have bonded with Camilla as they last year similar hurdles in their personal lives, with both their spouses are undergoing treatments for cancer. Elsewhere, mother-of-three Kate is also said to have a warm relationship with the Queen, the pair often snapped chatting cordially during joint royal engagements. In December, the pair even wore nearly identical outfits as they arrived at St Mary Magdalene church for the Royal Family 's annual Christmas Day service in Sandringham in a sartorial display of solidarity. King Charles 's wife has also marked today's celebrations with a stunning new portrait released by Buckingham Palace. Royal photographer Chris Jackson, who also snappedthe then-Duchess of Cornwall on her 75th birthday, took the picture earlier this month at Ray Mill - the Queen's private residence in Wiltshire. Camilla is pictured with a big smile on her face as she leans against a fence while enjoying a warm summer day at her home. She opted to wear a bright teal dress with motifs of a colourful bird as the Queen appeared relaxed and happy in her latest portrait. She is wearing the same Fiona Clare dress in an earlier image released by the Royal Family on July 14 - three days before her birthday. In that photo, the King's wife was seen cuddling her sweet rescue dog, Jack Russell-cross Moley, in the garden of her Wiltshire home. Camilla, who often repurposes her outfits for different occasions, also picked the striking maxi dress for the final day of the King and Queen's state visit to Kenya in 2023. For her birthday portrait, Camilla opted to keep her makeup light and dewy as she wore a hint of blusher, a light coat of mascara, and a swipe of pink lip gloss. She also kept her accessories to a minimum, with Camilla opting to wear a stack of rings - including her five-carat engagement ring from King Charles - and a pair of gold earrings. The release of her birthday portrait comes after Camilla unveiled a new dog garden at the Battersea animal shelter in central London, which was thought to have been originally created this year's Chelsea Flower Show by broadcaster and gardening expert, Monty Don. As she toured the premises of the South West London-based site, Camilla, who lost her beloved Jack Russell rescue Beth last November, made a fuss of the pooches living at the shelter The outdoor space was designed in collaboration with the RHS and BBC Radio 2 and was gifted to the animal charity to help provide a calming environment for canines. Camilla fastened a sweet Terrier badge to her chest to honour her visit to the animal shelter, which cares for strays and abandoned pets. The Queen rescued Jack Russell-cross, Moley, from Battersea earlier this year when she was just eight weeks old. It's understood that Moley is a female and was born on Boxing Day and her mother is half Jack Russell, half unknown - while her father's breed is also unknown. It's thought Moley lives at Rat Hill, Queen Camilla's private Wiltshire residence, although it's expected she'll accompany the royal couple when they stay at official royal residences. The Queen revealed the happy news as she affectionately stroked a guide dog while meeting a partially-sighted museum group in the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge located in the centre of Canterbury's bustling high street in February. 'I've just got a new puppy, he's eight-weeks old,' she told owner Susan Mason, 66, who is partially-sighted. When Ms Mason asked what breed she is, the Queen laughed and said: 'You may well ask, a bit of everything. It's a rescue dog. It's called Moley - it looks just like a mole.' She has been patron of Battersea since 2017 and had a tour around the new garden, which has shady spots for pooches to cool down from the sun, along with grass and also sensory elements with the aim of helping them de-stress. One day before her birthday, Camilla appeared in high spirits as she attended a garden party at HMNB Devonport on Wednesday to honour her new position as Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom. The royal attended the event in Plymouth, which marked the end of HMS Astute's first commission - the longest first commission of any Royal Navy submarine in history - at over 15 years. Camilla - who has become the first female Vice Admiral of the UK - put her best fashion foot forward in a sapphire pleated blue dress which fell elegantly to her ankles and paired the stunning ensemble with her trusty nude and black heels, pearl earrings and a classy gold brooch. The royal, 77, attended the event in Plymouth, which marked the end of HMS Astute's first commission, which is the longest first commission of any Royal Navy submarine in history, at over 15 years. Camilla - who has become the first female Vice Admiral of the UK - put her best fashion foot forward in a sapphire pleated blue dress which fell elegantly to her ankles and paired the stunning ensemble with her trusty nude and black heels, pearl earrings and a classy gold brooch. Earlier this month, Camilla took her place in the Royal Box at the recently-concluded Wimbledon tennis tournament, when she met British actor Hugh Grant - before he now-famously nodded off mid-match.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Trooping the Colour 2025 - How to watch King Charles III's official Birthday Parade on BBC TV and iPlayer
There's music, majesty and military precision from Horse Guards Parade in London on Saturday 14 June for the Trooping of the Colour, the annual celebration to mark the Sovereign's official birthday. Here's how to watch the Trooping the Colour Parade on the BBC. When is King Charles III's birthday? King Charles III's actual birthday is 14 November - he was born on 14 November 1948 - but the Sovereign's birthday (or HM The King's official birthday) is celebrated on another date, usually in the summer months. What time is Trooping the Colour - The King's Birthday Parade on TV? Coverage of the King's Birthday Parade begins at 10.30am on Saturday 14 June on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Clare Balding introduces live coverage from the heart of London as the Coldstream Guards troop their colour on Horse Guards Parade. Marking the official birthday of His Majesty the King, this world-renowned spectacle, full of music, majesty, and military precision, culminates with the annual RAF flypast and the royal family's iconic balcony appearance. Radzi Chinyanganya will be on the ground, speaking live to those associated with this remarkable day. Audio-described commentary is available on Red Button and BBC iPlayer. There is also commentary-free, uninterrupted coverage of the live events in London on BBC iPlayer. Highlights of the day's events will be broadcast on BBC Two and iPlayer from 7pm.
