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Balmoral Castle in Scotland.This summer marks the first time that the Firm has returned to the residence since the passing of Queen Elizabeth last September.However, exiled royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t be joining the family, following their move to Montecito, California, in 2020.According to expert and royal broadcaster Katie Nicholl, the Duke of Sussex, 38, “must miss his family more than ever” this year as he’s “not coming back to the UK for the summer.”Nicholl also told Closer Magazine, per the Mirror, that Harry wants his children, Lilibet and Archie, to “have a special relationship with their cousins” as he did.The former army man and his brother, Prince William, have had an icy relationship for the last several years. Nicholl added that Harry’s life in the United States with Markle, 41, and their kids is “very different” from that of his relatives.“You have to wonder whether the novelty of that has worn off,” she said.But the former actress and the Invictus Games founder were reportedly given an “open invitation” by King Charles to visit Balmoral, according to the Daily Mail.Royal editor Rebecca English wrote for the publication late last month: “All family members, I am told, are expected to stay at some point over the next few weeks.

With the Royal Family's annual trip to the Balmoral Estate in Scotland only days away, we can expect to see the likes of the King and the Duke of Edinburgh in their traditional Highland dress as they attend events such as the Braemar Gathering. One royal who hasn't been pictured wearing a traditional kilt ever since he was young is the Prince of Wales as he frequently opts for a suit when carrying out duties in Scotland.This apparent aversion to wearing a traditional kilt was recently criticised by Alan Cochrane in The Telegraph who claimed the Prince "should accept wearing one whilst working, and certainly at Balmoral, or while on official duty north of the Highland line." He believes the kilt "should be regarded as part of [William's] uniform." After the comments about William's choice not to wear the traditional garment when he heads north, former BBC royal Correspondent Jennie Bond defended the Prince to OK! The expert quipped: “Give the man a break! Poor William has to obey so many rules and observe so many conventions.

Ahead of the Royal Family's annual summer return to Balmoral Castle, there is one particularly special tradition which was started by the late Queen for the younger members of her family that will hopefully continue. Queen Elizabeth's excitement for any family visitors never wavered throughout her entire life and she would regularly welcome her guests to stay with her at the likes of Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House.The Princess of Wales previously revealed one sentimental tradition that the late monarch started as it's a perfect example of the way she "showed her love" for her family. Speaking on ITV documentary ‘Our Queen at 90’ in 2016 the Princess of Wales said: “[The Queen] always leaves a little gift or something in their room when we go and stay, and that just shows her love for her family.” Kate went on to discuss how the Queen was particularly enamoured with Princess Charlotte, eight.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Zara Tindall and husband Mike Tindall have paid homage to the smash hit Barbie film while celebrating their 12 year anniversary. The 44 year old former Rugby Union player took to Instagram to share a side by side image of him and his wife as Mattel-inspired Barbie dolls. In the cute photo, Zara’s Barbie alternate boasts bouncy blonde hair and sports a pink waistcoat and leggings.

Tom Cruise is reportedly a big fan of British tea parties, and though the guest lists on who attends have been kept under wraps, there is a good chance Prince William and Kate Middleton will make an appearance in the future, according to royal experts. Per the New York Daily News, the "Mission: Impossible" actor hosts Sunday afternoon tea parties at his flat in the prestigious Hyde Park neighborhood in London. Everyone in attendance — guests, DJs and waiters — are required to sign non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, before entering the home.

Much like his father before him, it is thought Prince George is already beginning to learn the full extent of what lies ahead in his future. As well as learning from his parents, the second in line to the throne is said to be having regular "informal chats" with his grandfather, King Charles, according to royal expert and author Robert Jobson.

The King and Queen, as well as other senior members of the Royal Family including the Prince and Princess of Wales, are said to be readying themselves for two years of worldwide tours in a bid "to keep Commonwealth intact", in a "soft democracy" blitz. While it is understood that the monarch will prioritise visits to key nations such as Australia, New Zealand and a number of Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean, there are a number of countries that will also be high on the agenda such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

With Prince George turning 10 today – Saturday July 22 – how exactly might he be marking his milestone birthday with his family? As the royal children are enjoying their summer holidays, there are a number of possibilities on the table for the young royal's special day - from parties with school friends at home to exciting outings or even a foreign trip. As well as exciting day trips, the Wales family have a number of traditions whenever any of their children celebrate a birthday, including a homemade cake by the Princess of Wales.

Prince George is turning double digits — and the palace is commemorating the milestone with a brand-new portrait.

President Joe Biden said that Tony Bennett, who died on Friday, “didn’t just sing the classics – he himself was an American classic.”

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag James Middleton has opened up on sister Kate's "quirks", sharing that he couldn't be prouder of how she has blossomed into her role as a senior Royal.The younger brother of the Princess of Wales joined Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, 20 July, where he spoke about his pride at everything his sister had achieved. Hosts Kate and Ben told James, 36, that they thought Kate had been doing a fantastic job after a tough couple of years for the Royals, which has included the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III, and Prince Harry's revelations about tensions within the family.

Thanks to the Prince and Princess of Wales' passion for protecting their children's privacy and not subjecting them to the same experiences as previous royal generations, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are growing up in circumstances which are as close to normal as could be hoped for. A source recently told PEOPLE that the couple "consciously set out to achieve a sense of normality" for their three children and that "royal families over the generations haven’t had the chance to get those foundations right, but they have." The insider attributes the different upbringings the Wales children have had to the Princess of Wales.

Brits receiving new passports from this week may notice something different as a major change is being made for the first time in over 70 years. The first passports issued in the name of King Charles III and bearing the title “His Majesty” will start being rolled out this week.

queen better days. As a royal family member, Queen Camilla — who turned 76 on Monday — is often seen dressed quite impeccably, decked out in designer dresses, nice jewelry and, of course, a crown as of late.

Much like Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to spend at least part of the summer on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, with a friend of the couple telling Vanity Fair: "The house was always full of guests coming and going and Charles will be continuing that tradition.That is very important to him." The Balmoral Estate was incredibly important to the late Queen and is comprised of several smaller properties, including Birkhall, Craigowan Lodge and Tam Na Ghar. While the King looks set to be returning to Scotland for a well deserved break in the coming weeks, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond has questioned what the monarch's time up there could look like and why it will be different from how the late Queen would spend the period.

Queen Camilla will not receive her own annuity from the Parliament despite the late Duke of Edinburgh - who was the previous consort - being given almost £360k a year to fund his official duties.

Sarah Ferguson is sharing an update on Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis nearly one year after Her Majesty's death last September.On a new episode of her podcast, , Ferguson shared that the late monarch's dogs, Muick and Sandy — whom she and Prince Andrew gifted to the royal -- are «showing her the way» on the old trails and paths the queen used to take them on.The duchess, who has been recovering after undergoing a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer last month, shared that she hasn't been as mobile as of late. Ferguson revealed that she had even had to employ dog walkers to get her and the Duke of York's seven dogs out of Royal Lodge Windsor — where she and her ex-husband still reside — and back on their daily walks.«Having seven dogs — they don't understand that perhaps I'm not as mobile as I was,» Ferguson told co-host Sarah Thomson.

One of key differences between King Charles and Prince William's approach to charitable engagements is that during his 50 year tenure as the Prince of Wales, the King represented hundreds of charities, whereas William has significantly fewer but works tirelessly to make a real difference in those areas. While the King has had to dispense with many of his patronages since his reign began to make way for more constitutional duties, he has constantly been hailed as one of the hardest working members of the Royal Family.

The late Queen had many memorable moments during her seven decade reign, from meeting world leaders to travelling the globe. But one infamous experience 41 years ago today was never to be repeated - and thankfully so. On July 9, 1982, Queen Elizabeth woke to find intruder Michael Fagan inside her Buckingham Palace bedroom.

A new Channel 5 documentary has seen royal experts claim that the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh received a one-off payment of £250,000 from the late Queen to end their business careers in 2002 after a series of controversies. Speaking on the programme 'Prince Edward: Will He Change the Royals?', journalist Emily Andrews explained: "The Queen effectively asked Edward and Sophie to give up their careers and become full time working royals.

Major Jonathan Thompson, yet again stole hearts at the crowning in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Wednesday.At the ceremony — held at St. Giles’ Cathedral — the 74-year-old was presented with the Honors of Scotland at a Service of Thanksgiving.As for Thompson, 39, people took to social media to swoon over his attractive good looks.“Major Jonny Thompson is a tremendous hunk!” someone gushed.Another person chimed in: “I think I’m getting a wee crush on King Charles‘s new royal equerry.”An enthusiastic fan wrote: “I am doing some major swooning here.