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Trumps watch game alongside Spanish royals, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Matt Damon and more in attendance

Trumps watch game alongside Spanish royals, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Matt Damon and more in attendance

Published by Daniella Wilson

And just like that, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has almost come and gone, with just the final to go before a new (or recurring) winner is declared. After five weeks and 104 matches between 48 teams, ultimately Spain and Argentina will come head to head this Sunday, July 19, with the match airing live from Met Life Stadium in New Jersey on Fox and Telemundo at 3pm ET. The game will make for a wild, full circle moment for Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Spain’s Lamine Yamal, who first “met” when the latter was only five months old and the Inter Miami CF player, then 20, bathed him for a charity photoshoot. The final match alsos feature a star-studded, debut halftime show, featuring co-headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS, curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in collaboration with Global citizen. Follow along for all of the day’s action, from soccer latest to star sightings, and the best moment from the once-every-four-years event. © Getty Images Lamine Yamal arrives Lamine, who is 19 years old, …

Lady Helen Taylor Just Might Be the Chicest Wedding Guest of all Time

Lady Helen Taylor Just Might Be the Chicest Wedding Guest of all Time

Published by Sam Flores

Social norms might dictate that a wedding guest should never outshine the bride. But Lady Helen Taylor, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, has proven time and time again that true style star power can never be dimmed. A former Armani muse, Lady Helen has forged a reputation as an unsung regal fashion icon, whose understated, bohemian-inspired approach to dressing always sets her apart from the polished coat dresses and sharply tailored suits that define many modern royal wardrobes. Arguably her most triumphant sartorial moment came on her own wedding day on July 18th, 1992. Lady Helen Windsor (as she was then known) looked resplendent in a bespoke Catherine Walker gown for her wedding to her art dealer husband, Timothy Taylor. Royals including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana gathered at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, for the service, followed by a reception at her parents’ country retreat in Oxfordshire. Lady Helen and Timothy now share four children, Columbus, Cassius, Elosie, and Estella. Although convention dictated it had …

Queen Camilla and the Secret to Her Well-Being at 79: Ballet for People Over 55 (and Beyond)

Queen Camilla and the Secret to Her Well-Being at 79: Ballet for People Over 55 (and Beyond)

Published by Sam Flores

Queen Camilla turns 79 today. Among the secrets to her physical fitness and energy is a simple but consistent routine that combines exercise, socializing, and fun. King Charles’s wife isn’t afraid to admit that her body isn’t what it used to be, and she has repeatedly emphasized the importance of exercise, even on social media. Her daily routine, which King Charles also shares For years, Camilla has been taking ballet classes designed for people over 55, an activity she combines with Pilates and daily walks. During a 2020 interview with hosts Darcey Bussell and Angela Rippon, published on the official website of the Royal Family, Camilla described her fitness routine during the coronavirus lockdown: “I do a combination of a bit of Silver Swans and a bit of Pilates and a lot of walking, which I love. It’s what we try and tell people to do to keep their bones strong.” The importance of physical activity is a value she shares with her husband. “If we don’t, we’ll just seize up and we won’t be able …

2026 World Cup, England vs. Argentina: The Match That Melds Soccer and the Royal Family

2026 World Cup, England vs. Argentina: The Match That Melds Soccer and the Royal Family

Published by Sam Flores

William’s eldest son, Prince George, has also inherited his father’s love for soccer, accompanying his father to several Aston Villa matches and cup finals, displaying the same style of fan support as his father. George cheered for England during Euro 2020 and attended the 2024 FA Cup final. The Prince of Wales mentioned a few years ago that his eldest son is already a die-hard Aston Villa fan. Charlotte is starting to get into soccer, and little Louis has yet to choose his favorite team. William has also said on several occasions that his children are free to choose their favorite team without feeling obligated to follow their father’s preferences. Princess Charlotte, who reportedly supports Chelsea like her mother, the Princess of Wales, accompanied her father to the 2025 UEFA Women’s EURO final against Spain, played at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. Prince Harry, too, was close to the world of soccer, especially before his wedding. In 2002, he tried to score a penalty kick during a visit to West Ham …

Inside King Charles’s Hour-Long Reunion With Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet

Inside King Charles’s Hour-Long Reunion With Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet

Published by Sam Flores

King Charles went to great lengths to keep his reunion with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Archie, and Lilibet secret, only telling Queen Camilla the meeting was going ahead so that she could be by his side. According to sources, not even the Prince and Princess of Wales were made aware that the meeting was taking place. King Charles, who has sworn his youngest son and daughter-in-law to secrecy, insisting that nothing about last Friday’s reunion was leaked, only allowed aides to confirm the reunion had happened once Harry had left Highgrove House without being seen. According to a source close to the monarch, Friday’s hour-long meeting was “completely cloak-and-dagger, orchestrated by the king.” “The king wanted to see Harry and the children. A time was agreed for the Sussexes to come to Highgrove on Friday afternoon, and it was uncharacteristically last-minute for the king. Everyone was sworn to secrecy so that the meeting could remain private,” the source tells Vanity Fair. Queen Camilla, who was nearby at her Ray Mill House estate, drove over to …

Kate Middleton Thrills Fans With Polo Match Appearance

Kate Middleton Thrills Fans With Polo Match Appearance

Published by Sam Flores

Kate Middleton delighted a dedicated group of polo fans Friday, by making a surprise appearance to support Prince William in a charity match. The Princess of Wales was the picture of summer elegance in her black-and-white gingham dress by Temperley London as she arrived at Guards Polo Club, in Windsor, to cheer on the Prince of Wales as he took part in the Royal Charity Polo Cup. Catherine, Princess of Wales embraces Prince William as she presents the prizes following the DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup 2026 on July 10, 2026 in Windsor, England. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images The match raises vital funds for charities chosen by the Prince and Princess of Wales, including the Wales Air Ambulance, The Royal College of Paramedics, Shout, Ty Hafan, Forward Trust, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, We Are Farming Minds, The Passage, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. 2026 marks the 15th time that Prince William has played in this polo match. This year, it is set to take the total amount raised to more than …

King Charles Reunites with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Their Children

King Charles Reunites with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Their Children

Published by Sam Flores

King Charles reunited with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Archie and Lilibet during a private get together at Highgrove on Friday afternoon, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. While the palace would not comment on the meeting, or how long it lasted, it is understood that Queen Camilla was also present. A source tells Vanity Fair that no photographs will be released to the public, and that Prince Harry has assured King Charles that he will not speak publicly about the family get-together. Prince Harry on July 7, 2026 in London. Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images While Prince Harry has been in the UK since Monday in support of next year’s Invictus Games, Meghan and the couple’s children, Archie, and Lili, have remained on their European holiday after Harry was told the family would not be given police protection if they came to the UK. On Thursday, the Telegraph reported Meghan and the children would be coming to Britain after all, raising the prospect of a meeting with King Charles. Sources close to King Charles have consistently said he …

Royal Real Estate: Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon’s Former Country Home Is for Sale

Royal Real Estate: Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon’s Former Country Home Is for Sale

Published by Sam Flores

The Old House, an estate formerly owned by Princess Margaret, is about to begin a new chapter in its history. Located in the village of Staplefield, nestled within the county of West Sussex, about 38 miles from London, this country home—which once belonged to Princess Margaret and her ex-husband, photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones, otherwise known as Lord Snowdon, is now on the market. According to Blue Book Agency, the real estate firm handling the sale, the Old House is on the market for 3.95 million British pounds, about $5.3 million. The listing for the estate notes that the Old House was renovated by the late Lord Snowdon. The home had been given to him in 1958 by his uncle, the famous interior designer Oliver Messel, to celebrate his marriage to Princess Margaret. An exceptional gift, intended as an elegant and intimate retreat for the couple, but one that ultimately failed to fully win over the princess. “Princess Margaret was very ‘royal’ and loved the pomp and ceremony of living at Kensington Palace rather than the understated …

Poetry, AI and Stephen Fry: New app Ode prescribes verse to lift your mood

Poetry, AI and Stephen Fry: New app Ode prescribes verse to lift your mood

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter A new app backed by Stephen Fry can prescribe a poem to suit every mood, from Emily Dickinson for sadness to Walt Whitman for joy. Ode, which launched this week, uses artificial intelligence to supply users with the perfect piece of verse for their day. The free-to-use audio-driven experience is part of a wider movement exploring how AI might be harnessed to support mental wellbeing. Harriet Walter, Stellan Skarsgård, Jeremy Irons, and Indira Varma are among the other famous faces to have lent their support – and their voices in the form of poetry readings – to the social enterprise founded by William Sieghart and Amelia Richards. It builds on Sieghart’s work as the editor of the Poetry Pharmacy anthology, a series of books that organises works not by author or theme, but by feelings such as grief, heartbreak and anxiety. …

Prince William Only Had to “Press a Button” to Get Ice Cream at Buckingham Palace

Prince William Only Had to “Press a Button” to Get Ice Cream at Buckingham Palace

Published by Sam Flores

British royal palaces are full of secrets. Some have already been revealed, while others still lie hidden behind their doors. Darren McGrady, former head chef to Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Diana, revealed a few of them earlier this week. Per Marie Claire, Grady shared a special culinary anecdote linking the late monarch and her grandson Prince William. Whenever Prince William felt like some ice cream, the young prince simply had to press a button at Buckingham Palace…and then wait a few minutes. His favorite flavor? Dark chocolate. “When I worked for the queen, Prince William loved dark chocolate and asked for chocolate ice cream,” said McGrady. “The queen would press a button, the page would come, she’d ask for the ice cream, and it triggered a long chain: head chef, pastry chef, silver pantry, glass pantry, linen room. Finally, 20 minutes later, William got his homemade ice cream presented to him.” At other palaces, procuring ice cream was less of a to-do. “At Kensington, it was much more relaxed,” McGrady said. “William would walk …