Royal News Roundup: a Family Health Update, Prince William Dancing and a Stunning Pic of King Charles & Camilla

Plus, Duchess Sophie gives a subtle nod to Kate Middleton

Published Jun 26, 2024

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended a Taylor Swift concert with their dad, Prince William, on his 42nd birthday. The royal siblings and their dad posed for a selfie (which is technically against the rules) with the singer backstage.
Kate Middleton also commemorated her husband’s birthday by posting a fun snap of Will, George, Charlotte and Louis jumping in the air on Instagram.
Footage of Prince William dancing to Swift’s popular hit song, “Shake It Off,” was uploaded by a fan on social media.
Princess Catherine and Prince William’s daughter, Princess Charlotte, twinned with the Prince of Wales’s cousin, Zara Tindall, who also wore a sparkly gold shirt to the Taylor Swift concert.
This week, Prince William shared a gorgeous photo of himself posing with Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako of Japan (on behalf of King Charles) at their hotel.

Buckingham Palace released a statement on the official royal family website stating that Princess Anne was hospitalized for a concussion after suffering minor injuries from a speculated horse riding accident.
In a video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on June 25, Princess Anne’s husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, gave an encouraging health update on his wife to reporters.

Last week, Queen Camilla made her grand entrance on day two of Royal Ascot in a Lace Panel Dress by Dior. The look included a matching blue hat, a beige Dior bag and taupe suede with leather toe cap pumps.
Her Majesty greeted Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during their official Ceremonial Welcome, and it was impossible to miss the stylish ensembles of both the queen and the empress. Camilla donned a sleek white coat dress with a black-and-white hat, while Empress Masako turned heads in a gorgeous embroidered white jacket.
Before this year’s State Banquet dinner took place at Buckingham Palace, the royal family released a stunning photo of King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, posing next to the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
Last night at the State Banquet, Queen Camilla debuted the new Family Order, which was bestowed upon her by her husband, King Charles.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, attended this year’s Royal Ascot and opted for a sheer, long-sleeve gown by British designer Suzannah London. The dress, which featured a sheer tulle overlay with lace applique flowers, was paired with white heels and a matching hat.
Princess Eugenie was also present at Royal Ascot, and she stunned in a flattering Gabriela Hearst dress—but it was her choice of headwear (the ‘Conchita’) from Emily London that drew attention. So much so that it led to a playful moment with Prince William.
Both Sarah Ferguson and her daughter, Princess Beatrice, dressed to impress at the Royal Ascot. Fergie looked posh in her white-and-navy outfit, which included a Veronica Beard ‘Kensington’ jacket. Meanwhile, Beatrice wore an eye-catching Linen & Silk Dress in Coral Hibiscus from Zimmermann.
During the State Banquet, Duchess Sophie wore the Lotus Flower, which is one of Princess Catherine’s favorite tiaras to wear.

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