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3 days ago
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Royal Family Shares Rare Photo of Queen Elizabeth Ahead of King Charles's Historic Moment
2025 is already shaping up to be a year full of historic moments for the royal family. From Duchess Sophie stepping out at the Sovereign's Parade to King Charles and Queen Camilla visiting the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, the royal calendar has been packed with memorable moments. But this latest milestone? It's one for the history books. This week, King Charles and Queen Camilla made an official visit to Ottawa, Canada's capital, to formally open the country's 45th Parliament. Ahead of the ceremony, the royal family's official Instagram shared a touching throwback photo of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during their own Canadian parliamentary visit back in 1957. In the photo, the late Queen and her husband are seen seated regally on thrones, dressed in full royal attire. While the image is undeniably nostalgic, it carries real significance. King Charles's appearance at the Senate in Ottawa on May 27 marks the first time a reigning monarch has opened Canada's Parliament since his mother did nearly 70 years ago. It's also a big deal, considering it marks King Charles's first Canadian visit as Sovereign. A short video clip shared to social media captured Charles and Camilla en route to the event, riding in a horse-drawn carriage. The caption read, 'The King and Queen are on their way in the State Landau to officially open Parliament at the Senate in Ottawa, Canada.' King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down on May 26 for their quick two-day visit to Canada. On Monday, they were greeted by dignitaries and cheered on by local school groups from Ontario and Quebec. Later, they joined a community gathering at Lansdowne Park where they met with Canadians, supported local vendors and artisans, enjoyed cultural performances—and even caught a glimpse of a youth street hockey game. A historic day, a nostalgic tribute and a touch of fun? Now that's a royal win. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. King Charles Is Headed to North America—But Will He Meet with Son Prince Harry?
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25-04-2025
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Kensington Palace Releases Striking Portrait of Duchess Sophie Standing Alone
A few weeks ago, Duchess Sophie made headlines after stepping up to represent her brother-in-law, King Charles, at the Sovereign's Parade in Camberley, England. Not only did she channel Kate Middleton's style with her blue ensemble, but she also helped make history with Sandhurst's first-ever all-female Banner Party. Now, the duchess is marking a more somber occasion, and photographers captured a few stand-out pics of the royal. Kensington Palace took to Instagram to share photos of her recent visit to Westminster Abbey, where she attended the Australian War Memorial at Hyde Park and the Anzac Day service of commemoration and thanksgiving. Duchess Sophie stepped out in a dark suede coat dress and a chic black fedora, donning three poppy pins to commemorate those who died in military service. And guys, I can't get over the first slide, which is a striking portrait of the royal standing alone in her fedora. In the close-up, Sophie looks straight ahead with a neutral expression, and the blurred background draws more attention to the duchess, who is in perfect focus. The caption reads, "We remember all the Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in conflicts around the world, on this 110th anniversary of Anzac Day. This morning, the Duchess of Edinburgh attended a Dawn Service at Hyde Park Corner in London to mark the anniversary and commemorate the Fallen." Samir Hussein/WireImage The following slides include shots of the Duchess laying a wreath and paying her respects during the Anzac Day Dawn Service. One fan commented, "The Duchess of Edinburgh is grace personified. Lest we forget." Another wrote, "Thank you for remembering the sacrifice of our Aussie and NZ forebears." In addition to the IG post, King Charles shared a heartfelt tribute to veterans and even included his personal signature, "Charles R." Instagram/@theroyalfamily On his IG Story, the statement read, "I wanted to pay a special tribute to Australian and New Zealand veterans, and those who are on active service today. Through generations, you have continued to enact the indomitable spirit of Anzac—forged in terrible conflict and preserved in peace—of courage, mateship and sacrifice." Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Subscribe here. I Can't Get Over This Striking New Photo of King Charles Standing Alone
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18-04-2025
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Royal News Roundup: Kate Middleton Drops Surprise Videos, Prince Harry Issues Rare Statement & More
Kate Middleton shared two emotional new videos about an important cause and the healing power of nature. In those videos, she rocked two millennial trends that seem to be making a comeback. The Princess of Wales's brother, James Middleton's, turned another year older this week. Middleton, Prince William and their family are reportedly ditching their typical Easter plans this year for something more low-key. Prince William's body language while watching a soccer game was unlike anything we've seen before. Prince George tagged along for the game and the father-son duo had very similar reactions while watching. William and George were joined by another royal couple, Olivia and Hugh Grosvenor, for the big game. A new photo of King Charles and Queen Camilla revealed major insight into their marriage. The pair's body language during a recent trip to Italy also shed light on how happy they are together. King Charles shared a timely and emotional message ahead of the Easter holiday. Queen Camilla recently wore a stunning brooch with a hefty $10 million price tag and sweet tie to Princess Diana. Camilla also made a surprising remark about her marriage to King Charles when asked about his work amid his cancer treatment. Duchess Sophie helped make history as she filled in for King Charles at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. She wore a stunning monochromic look for the event which had a striking similarity to one Kate Middleton previously wore. Sophie's outfit while visiting the Yellow Labrador Club also channeled a Kate Middleton staple. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine for a very special cause. He also made a rare comment about wife Meghan Markle's latest business ventures. Markle shared a sweet video featuring a super rare peek at their daughter Princess Lilibet's red hair. Princess Eugenie attended Art Basel in Hong Kong wearing a gorgeous dress with a sky-high split. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. 'Suits L.A.' Cast Addresses Possibility of Meghan Markle Returning as Rachel Zane (& It Sounds Quite Promising)
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15-04-2025
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Duchess Sophie Just Helped Make History at Royal Event with Major Connection to Nephews William and Harry
It's not every day that history is made—or that you get a front-row seat to witness it. But for Duchess Sophie, last Friday, April 11 delivered both. The Duchess of Edinburgh stepped in for King Charles at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and her appearance marked a pretty major milestone. The Sovereign's Parade is a prestigious event that celebrates the completion of 44 weeks of intensive training for cadets in the British Army. This term, 239 Officer Cadets from Commissioning Course 242 officially became commissioned officers—including 26 international cadets representing 18 different countries. Sophie's visit marks the third time she's attended the parade, with previous appearances in 2013 and 2019. But this time, she was front and center not just as a royal representative, but at a truly historic moment for the academy. This parade featured Sandhurst's first-ever all-female Banner Party—a big deal in the long-standing tradition of British military pageantry. The group included Company Sergeant Major Brunton of the Royal Army Medical Service, who carried the Sovereign's Banner, along with Staff Sergeant Lewis from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, and Staff Sergeant Bradley (also RAMS), who was given special permission to carry a bayonet. To make the moment even more meaningful, Sandhurst has strong ties to the royal family—both Prince William and Prince Harry trained at the academy before beginning their military service. Sophie's attendance came as King Charles wrapped up a four-day state visit to Italy with Queen Camilla. The trip included a stop at the Colosseum, a meeting with the Pope and their 20th wedding anniversary happened to fall right in the middle. Buckingham Palace even released a sweet highlight reel from their travels, complete with touching moments with fans and a stunning mosaic portrait of the couple. Talk about a busy—and historic—week for the royals. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. Kate Middleton Just Dropped Two Surprise Videos—And Fans Can't Stop Talking About Her Emotional Message
