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The Prince and Princess of Wales recently left little doubt that they intend to secure their future as a forward-thinking brand with the news that they are looking to hire a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).The successful applicant must "bring a track record of strategic and cultural leadership in complex, fast-paced settings, and the ability to demonstrate core values of discretion, humility, integrity, and diplomacy", as well as have a "low ego".They will head up around 60 people and be answerable to the royal couple themselves. This move is a first for members of the Royal Family, but has only served to cement the couple's plans to modernise the monarchy, with former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond saying it shows the couple are "taking control" of their working lives.

The Princess of Wales is continuously praised for the way she has expertly navigated life in the Royal Family and made a name for herself in her main areas of interest, such as early years development. While she brings her own character to the role - whether it is sitting on the floor to join in with activities or trying any local foods offered to her - there are key figures who have been instrumental in creating the future Queen we see before us.

King Charles III's niece Princess Beatrice now has a two year old daughter in little Sienna.The royal's Italian husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi posted a sweet tribute to their toddler on Instagram today, writing next to a rare picture of their little one wearing a sombrero: "Happy Birthday Baby Girl. You bring us so much love and joy every day," alongside three pink heart emojis.

While last week proved to be the first time in many weeks that the public saw the Duke and Duchess of Sussex together at the Invictus Games following weeks of speculation about their marriage, the Prince and Princess of Wales also delighted royal fans with their antics during a joint engagement in Hereford.The visit on Thursday provided ample opportunities for the couple to share in their specialist interests of early years development, mental health and the environment.They visited the British Army garrison Sterling Lines in Hereford and met with SAS families, before travelling onto Madley Primary School’s Forest School and an organisation called We Are Farming Minds, both of which are partners of The Duchy of Cornwall. The royal couple - who recently left little doubt that they intend to secure their future as a forward-thinking, savvy brand by advertising for a CEO - enjoyed interesting activities during the day.

Royal fans enjoyed a double treat last week as two of our favourite couples took to the public stage. While the Prince and Princess of Wales joined forces in Hereford for a lowkey engagement, it was the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s appearance in Dusseldorf, Germany that had everyone talking.The sixth annual Invictus Games, set up by Prince Harry to support wounded servicemen and women, marked the first time in weeks that the pair had attended an official event.

At the time of Queen Elizabeth II's death, the monarchy had already been rocked by the ongoing scandal linked to Prince Andrew and the way Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their roles as senior royals - before leaving the Firm altogether. But thanks to King Charles' measured approach and decades of steady experience the public eye, the first 12 months of his reign have been a success.Taking over from the longest reigning monarch in British history was not easy feat to approach, but royal experts have been unanimous in their praise for King Charles, with one leading expert telling OK! that the palace will be looking back on the King's first year on the throne with "justified satisfaction".

As their popularity continues to grow more and more each day, the Prince and Princess of Wales are certainly an ironclad source of support for King Charles as he continues in his high pressured role. While the death of Queen Elizabeth came at a time fraught by royal drama with the scandal involving Prince Andrew and the continued attacks by Prince Harry and Meghan, royal experts make it clear that the late monarch would be filled with nothing but pride over the way the Prince and Princess of Wales have conducted themselves.

Despite enjoying a hugely successful first year of his reign, a recent poll has suggested that a staggering 41 per cent of people believe the Prince of Wales should have taken over as King, rather than King Charles, when the late Queen passed away last year. While this is not only surprising given the enormous spike in popularity the King has seen in the past 12-months, it is largely unfair given his 73-year wait for his position and his steadfast devotion to a lifetime of service.

Meghan Markle has been branded 'naive' following the recent appearance of the Princess Royal and the Prince and Princess of Wales on Mike Tindall's podcast.

The recent appearance of the Princess Royal and the Prince and Princess of Wales on Mike Tindall's podcast 'The Good, the Bad and the Rugby' served to prove that the Royal Family are great fun behind closed doors and enjoy everything from playing beer pong to racing in barefoot to cold water swimming.This clear sense of fun and informality jars with claims made by Meghan Markle on her and Prince Harry's Netflix series that the Royal Family are standoffish in private. She said: "I guess I started to understand very quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside.That there is a forward-facing way of being and then you close the door and 'phew I can relax now' but that formality carries over on both sides.

Prince Harry stepped back from his royal duties three years ago and will be "pleased" with what he's achieved ahead of his birthday this month, having "broken free from the royal straitjacket", a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex made the move to California with his wife Meghan Markle and her native in 2020, shortly after announcing they were stepping back from their roles as working royals.

Prince Harry is "still pinching himself" after leaving "that world behind" but also "acknowledges the regrets" amid the ongoing rift between, his father King Charles and brother Prince William. Since stepping away from his role as a working royal in 2020, The Duke of Sussex has created a new wife in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.The Sussex family have been noticeably distant from the UK and the Royal Family, particularly in the last year as they focus on their own projects and life in the US.

Prince Harry has returned to the UK where a meeting with his older brother Prince William "would be possible" if either of them wanted to make it happen, a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex returned to the UK from his Montecito home in California where he now resides with his wife Meghan Markle and their children, to attend The WellChild Awards event on Thursday, 7 September. He has been a Patron of the national charity for sick children, WellChild for the past 15 years and will present the Award for Inspirational Child and deliver a speech.

Prince Harry sees the US as "home" but "cares about his UK family" and would like his children to spend time with their cousins, a royal expert said.The Duke of Sussex moved to California with his wife Meghan Markle and her native in 2020 shortly after announcing they were stepping back from their roles as working royals - the couple have remained in the US ever since.They have made several return trips back to the UK for events such as the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and funeral last year, while Harry attended his father's Coronation solo earlier this year.They currently reside in Montecito - a town in California - and have not expressed any wishes to return to the UK as Harry now sees the US as "home", royal expert Jennie Bond exclusively told OK! Before attending this year's Invictus Games in Germany, Düsseldorf, Harry returned to the UK to attend The WellChild Awards event, which was expected to be a "brief visit".Talking about Harry's life in the US away from his family, the journalist and TV presenter said: "Harry is on record as saying that he now regards the United States as home. "I’m sure he must miss many of his friends here.

Prince William gets on "brilliantly" with Kate Middleton's younger sister, Pippa who has shown her loyalty and discretion to the Royal Family, a royal expert said.The Middleton sisters, Kate and Pippa are known to be "extremely close" and "talk about everything" as often as they can and it's no surprise when they're just a year and eight months apart in age. But the close bond goes deeper in the family as royal expert Jennie Bond spoke exclusively to OK! and said the Prince of Wales " gets along brilliantly with Pippa".The journalist and TV presenter continued: "She [Pippa] has proved a loyal and discreet sister-in-law.

Friday 8 September - the first anniversary of the death of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - will see Prince and Princess of Wales will lead public tributes, while King Charles will to mark the day in quiet reflection at Balmoral, where his reign began 12 months ago. This decision, says former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, mirrors the private manner in which the late Queen would mark the anniversary of her father’s death, at Sandringham House in Norfolk each year on 6 February.

Kate and Pippa Middleton are "extremely close" with the sisters talking "about everything", a royal expert said. Pippa, the younger sister of The Prince of Wales who is celebrating her 40th birthday today (Wednesday, 6 September) made her first noticeable public appearance when she served as Kate's maid of honour during her wedding to Prince William in April 2011.

A video of Prince Louis snubbing his heir-to-the-throne father Prince William has resurfaced, as the youngster readies himself for a second year at Berkshire's Lambrook School. All three of William, 41, and Kate Middleton's children - Princess Charlotte and Princes George and Louis - attend the school, after the Royals relocated to Windsor's Adelaide Cottage last year, but when they first walked through the grounds, it appears as though little Louis, 5, didn't need a helping hand offered by his dad. Louis was spotted clutching his mum Kate's, 41, hand as William walked beside them on their way to meeting headmaster Jonathan Perry.

Almost a year has passed since the sad loss of our beloved late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. But the memories of her dedication to duty, her unflappable nature and her wicked sense of humour live on. She had many incredible achievements to her name: she was the longest-serving monarch in British history – her reign was the third longest in world history – and the first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.

Prince Harry will return to the UK next month, but his visit is "likely to be very brief" with peace talks a "long way off" with his father, King Charles amid the family rift. Before attending this year's Invictus Games in Germany, Düsseldorf from 9 September, the Duke of Sussex will return to the UK to attend The WellChild Awards event onThursday, 7 September.

The Royal Family are "fully aware" there's "no appetite" to see Prince Andrew return to public duties, despite joining them at Balmoral. Members of the Royal Family have headed to the Scottish retreat on what marks the first summer holiday at Balmoral since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.