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King Charles and Queen Camilla set blended family example long before Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling

King Charles and Queen Camilla set blended family example long before Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling

Published by Daniella Wilson

When Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling exchanged vows on Saturday, they didn’t just become husband and wife, the newlyweds also became stepparents. The bride and groom both have children from previous marriages. The Queen’s eldest grandchild shares two daughters, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips, with his former wife, Autumn Phillips, while Harriet has one daughter, Georgina, from her previous marriage to fitness trainer Antonio St John Sperling.  A month after Harriet and Peter went public with their relationship in 2024, a source told HELLO! that they and their children had become “a tight unit, very quickly” and seemed to “be a bit of a family.” Two years later, they officially became a blended family of five. Blended families are nothing new within the royal family, with King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as Princess Beatrice, having welcomed stepchildren into their lives. King Charles and Queen Camilla Charles became a stepfather to Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes upon his marriage to Camilla, and she became a stepmother to his and Princess Diana’s boys, Prince William and Prince …

Queen Camilla creates ‘very precious memories’ for seriously ill children | Royal | News

Queen Camilla creates ‘very precious memories’ for seriously ill children | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Queen Camilla held a very special event today (Image: Andrew Matthews – Pool/Getty Images) The Queen was thanked for creating “very precious memories” for seriously ill children as she hosted a tea party and treasure hunt for six youngsters at Clarence House this afternoon. Camilla served tea and cake, helped the youngsters find clues as they searched for chocolate treasure and handed out party bags to the children, who are supported by the charity Dreams and Wishes, as she opened up her London home to them for the afternoon. The festivities were scheduled to take place in the garden, but heavy rain forced the event inside. Camilla was delighted to meet all the children (Image: Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP via Getty Images) After being greeted by Tony Curtis, the chairman of the charity, at the bottom of the staircase at Clarence House, he led her to the Morning Room, where the children were enjoying a medley of Disney tunes played by a string quartet. “Hello, I hear you arrived here by carriage!” she …

Queen Camilla’s private heatwave-ready swimming pool – 0.4 miles from London home

Queen Camilla’s private heatwave-ready swimming pool – 0.4 miles from London home

Published by Daniella Wilson

Temperatures are on the up this weekend, with many of us looking for some cool relief by visiting our local swimming pools and lidos. If Queen Camilla and King Charles find themselves in need of a dip while at their London mainstay home, they are in luck. Clarence House is situated just 0.4 miles from Buckingham Palace, where the royal couple have access to a private swimming pool. The pool has long been a favourite spot for the royal family.  The private pool at Buckingham Palace © GC ImagesThe palace features a private swimming pool It was originally commissioned in 1938 by Charles’ grandfather, King George VI, who wanted to ensure the privacy of his daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, who had been having swimming lessons at the Bath Club. Later, Sophie Winkleman, the wife of Lord Frederick Windsor and former Peep Show actress, confirmed the Buckingham Palace pool was very much still in use in an interview with Tatler. Sophie detailed how the late Queen Elizabeth II insisted she use the pool to recover …

Queen Camilla can’t hide her honest reaction to ‘very strong’ Irish drink

Queen Camilla can’t hide her honest reaction to ‘very strong’ Irish drink

Published by Daniella Wilson

Queen Camilla, 78, is known to be a fan of red wine and has also been partial to a gin and Dubonnet, but we don’t think the royal will be adding whiskey to her drinks order any time soon. Earlier this week, on a trip to Northern Ireland, Camilla and her husband King Charles visited Titanic Distillers for an exclusive tour. During the look-around, they were both given a tipple to try – and it appeared to take Her Majesty by surprise.  The Queen lifted the glass to her nose to smell it, and her head involuntarily jolted backwards in a very slight but distinct movement. She then smirked to herself at the reaction, but wasn’t deterred and straight away went in for a sip. After tasting, she branded it: “Very strong,” as her husband turned to her to see what she thought of it.  Charles, however, is a big whiskey fan, and he even sells his own Scotch at Highgrove. So it appeared easier to swallow for Charles, who had a try and then enthusiastically …

King Charles and Queen Camilla receive lively welcome to Belfast | Royal | News

King Charles and Queen Camilla receive lively welcome to Belfast | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

King Charles and Queen Camilla played the drums (Image: Getty) The King and Queen received a lively welcome to Northern Ireland today, as they were greeted by more than 200 musicians, singers and dancers in Belfast. Very few people knew that Charles and Camilla were to be the guests of honour on Tuesday, as all royal engagements to the region are kept strictly under wraps, and one performer joked they were glad it wasn’t the Prime Minister. Their arrival in Belfast marked the start of a three-day trip and it got off to a colourful start as they joined organisers and performers to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance – at Thompson Dock, where RMS Titanic was designed, built and launched in 1911 before its catastrophic maiden voyage. The music festival is coming to Fleadh for the first time in August, marking a historic moment for the city, organisers say, bringing thousands of musicians, dancers and visitors, and shining a spotlight on the rich …

Queen Camilla’s secret fashion tribute to late Queen Elizabeth unmasked

Queen Camilla’s secret fashion tribute to late Queen Elizabeth unmasked

Published by Daniella Wilson

Queen Camilla always looks acutely stylish, and for the past few weeks, we’ve noticed that a permanent fixture of her looks has been the constant presence of Launer London handbags. This is particularly significant as this brand is synonymous with her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch was famously forever loyal to her favourite handbag brand, Launer London. The upmarket company has been supplying the royal family with leather goods since 1968 and even holds a royal warrant. © Getty ImagesQueen Camilla at the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 12, 2026 On Tuesday, mother-of-two Camilla attended the third royal garden party of the season, alongside her husband, King Charles. © Getty ImagesCamilla carried a clutch bag by Launder London Her Majesty recycled an Anna Valentine dress that she first wore in 2025 for the Thanksgiving Service for VE Day and during the royal state visit to the US last month. She carried Launer London’s ‘Bella’ clutch in black. © Getty ImagesCamilla looked blue-ti-ful in a Fiona Clare coat Recommended videoYou may also …

Queen Camilla just wore a high street dress for the second time in 2026

Queen Camilla just wore a high street dress for the second time in 2026

Published by Daniella Wilson

On Tuesday, Queen Camilla attended a reception at Clarence House to celebrate Medical Detection Dogs. Looking as resplendent as ever, the chic royal shunned bespoke creations from her beloved designers, Anna Valentine and Fiona Clare, and instead wore a stunning dress from luxury high street store, Boden. Following in the footsteps of her royal relative, the Princess of Wales, who has a plethora of items from the UK-based brand, Camilla donned the ‘Smocked Jersey Shirt Dress’ in a delightful raspberry red.  © POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla looked fabulous in her Boden gown The button-down design featured a statement, decorative blossom print, and she expertly styled the ensemble with nude heels. The dress has since flown off the virtual shelves, with only sizes six and eight left available to purchase.  Camilla’s dress is selling out fast Camilla’s high street fits This is the second time the royal has worn a high street dress this year. Channelling ‘My Fair Lady’ monochrome, the mother-of-two held a reception for the final of the BBC’s creative writing competition, 500 Words, at Windsor Castle, …

Did Kate Middleton suffer the same faux pas Queen Camilla did 2 weeks ago?

Did Kate Middleton suffer the same faux pas Queen Camilla did 2 weeks ago?

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Princess of Wales was greeted with cheers and smiles from the crowd as she stepped out for her first engagement in Italy during her milestone solo trip. The 44-year-old royal looked confident in a blue power suit as she waved at royal fans upon her arrival at the Piazza Camillo Prampolini. The mother-of-three impressed children in the crowd by speaking Italian to them “perfectly” but during that moment, the Princess made a potentially controversial decision. © WireImagePrincess Kate placed her bag on the floor We saw Kate bend down in her sky-high heels, to ensure she was at eye level for the young children – a move we’ve seen her pull on many occasions. However, it was what she decided to do with her bag that could raise some eyebrows. Kate carefully lowered her brand-new Asprey in powder blue hue to the floor, on the ground outside of the Reggio Emilia Town Hall. This action was likely to be so she could use both hands to gesture to the kids but for many etiquette experts …

Jenna Bush Hager reveals daughter Mila’s brutal nickname for her: ‘Excuse me?!’

Jenna Bush Hager reveals daughter Mila’s brutal nickname for her: ‘Excuse me?!’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jenna Bush Hager revealed that her three young children had taken to calling her an offensive nickname, with its origins in internet slang. The TV personality shared on Wednesday’s episode of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle that her kids, Mila, 13, Poppy, 10, and Hal, six, were calling her “Biggie” at home, after picking it up at school. “My children have brought home a term that I wish they’d left at the old door,” Jenna explained. “They call me Biggie. They’re like, ‘Okay, Biggie!’ And I’m like, ‘Excuse me?’ They’re like, ‘Whatever, Biggie!’” “I’m like, ‘Mila, stop saying this.’ Hal’s gonna go to school, and his teacher’s gonna be like, ‘Now, Hal, please turn in your homework.’ And he’s gonna be like, ‘No way, Biggie!’” she continued, before adding that her kids also gave the nickname to her husband, Henry Hager. © TODAYJenna shared that her kids had given her a brutal nickname “You know what it stems from?” she asked her co-star, Sheinelle Jones. “The root word is ‘Big Back’…[Mila] has simplified it just to …

Queen Camilla puts a regal spin on ‘unexpected’ Traitors cloak

Queen Camilla puts a regal spin on ‘unexpected’ Traitors cloak

Published by Daniella Wilson

Queen Camilla made an appearance at the star-studded A King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening and wore an unexpected ensemble.  She chose a vibrant purple lace dress by her go-to designer, Fiona Clare, but added a cape – and it was by Dior. © Getty ImagesKing Charles and Queen Camilla attend A King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration at Royal Albert Hall The cape, worthy of an appearance on BBC’s The Traitors Traitors, came in a beautiful deep magenta hue and cascaded down her back, covering her arms. The dress, which was on full display once Camilla removed her cape upon stepping inside, featured a V-shaped neckline and an A-line skirt.  © Getty ImagesQueen Camilla put a regal twist on a Traitors cloak As per her usual style, the Queen added a pair of slip-on shoes by Eliot Zed with a capped toe and low heel. She also wore a diamond necklace and a pair of statement earrings.  A stylist weighs in © POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla removed …