Inside the King's solo holidays as he 'recharges batteries' away from Camilla

Much has been made of King Charles' plan to downsize the number of Royal homes currently in use, whether it is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex being evicted from Frogmore Cottage or the ongoing question of The Duke of York's residence at Royal Lodge. To add further uncertainty into the mix, it has long been suggested that The Prince and Princess of Wales would one day move into Prince Andrew's current home that he shares with his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry won't be hopping across the pond this weekend. As the royal family gears up to attend King Charles III's Trooping the Colour on Saturday, a source tells ET that the couple «were not invited» to the ceremony.Trooping the Colour, Charles' official birthday celebration, is expected to be an especially big to-do this year, since it's his first as sovereign. The ceremony, dating back more than 200 years, will feature 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians. The parade will start at Buckingham Palace and go down The Mall to Horse Guard's Parade.

on Netflix starting Saturday — the same day as King Charles III’s birthday parade, known as Trooping the Colour.Although the monarch won’t turn 75 until Nov. 14, the celebration is an age-old tradition hosted at the start of summer to take advantage of the beautiful weather.

King Charles is believed to be making a major change for his Trooping the Colour debut this Saturday.

Trooping the Colour.King Charles III will attend his first Trooping the Colour parade as sovereign on June 17 and it will mark his official birthday.However, the 74-year-old’s completion of another trip around the sun is actually on November 14.So why does the monarch observe two birthdays every year?The answer lies in something pretty unexpected: the weather.Trooping the Colour has been a tradition in the royal family since 1748.However, Edward VII — who reigned from 1901 to 1910 — was born in November, and he decided to move the bash to June because there was less likely to be rainy skies.And he didn’t want anything to ruin the joyful occasion. But the custom may wane if Prince William or his oldest son, Prince George, take the throne in the future.George, 9, celebrates his big day on July 22, while the Prince of Wales, 40, honors his birthday on this year’s summer solstice, June 21.During the Trooping the Colour, hundreds of soldiers and horses stomp the ground from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade.Members of the royal family ride alongside the military personnel on horseback and in carriages.The late Queen Elizabeth often participated in the parade, despite her birthday being in April.

Queen Camilla was spotted greeting many of her friends over the weekend at the Queen's Reading Room Literary Festival on Sunday.

her iconic handbags.Prince Philip is shown sporting a smart dinner suit and bow tie – and the poignant sketches are inscribed “Mummy” and “Papa.”A very young Charles created them around 1953-1955, when he was 5 or 6 years old, said SWNS.The drawings are now expected to fetch between £5,000-£10,000 (roughly $6,300-$13,000) when they go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers, in Etwall, Derbyshire, England, on June 16.They are part of what’s said to be an “extraordinary” royal memorabilia collection, which includes 10 early drawings by the recently coronated King Charles.It also includes royal letters, family photos, Christmas cards and a 1937 Buckingham Palace manuscript menu diary.They were mostly amassed from the 1950s-1970s by Henry Ramsay Maule, an author, journalist and former royal correspondent.Maule, of Reading, was the author of several books and worked as a British correspondent at the New York Daily News for 21 years, specializing in royal stories.Under a pseudonym, he also wrote “All The Queen’s Children,” an authoritative book about Queen Elizabeth II’s offspring.He was a friend of royal photographer  Marcus  Adams and apparently enjoyed a long working friendship with members of the royal household, said SWNS.Maule also gained the approval of the palace to write a biography of Prince Philip.He was in the process of collating information for this with the “downstairs” help of long-standing royal servant Charlie when he sadly passed away. The items, given to him to assist with his work, were inherited by his family when he died in 1981 and are now being sold on June 16.“This is an extraordinarily touching collection.” Said Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers.He added, “These poignant childhood

Kate Middleton may be mostly known by her most prestigious title of Princess of Wales but it's not the royal's only grand style.

The Princess of Wales' dedication to furthering what we know about early years development has allowed for huge developments throughout the last decade. And it is clear that the Princess practices what she preaches as there have been several links drawn between her work and the way she and Prince William are raising Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. This extends to both the approach of slowly increasing their children's visibility within the Firm and the way the three young royals have and will continue to be educated.

Myleene Klass has shared an unseen photo of King Charles III and Queen Camilla as she opened up on a completely "nerve wracking" moment playing her harp in front of the Royal Family.The musician and former Hear'Say star, who appeared on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa earlier this year, was treating her fans to some details about her history playing the string instrument. Her reveal came as the reality TV star was announcing she is due to host a special orchestral performance at British Summer Time Hyde Park this summer.

Prince William shared a message of thanks to the palace guards, following Saturday's Trooping the Colour rehearsal, which saw multiple fainting spells due to the high heat in the United Kingdom.«A big thank you to every solider who took part in the Colonel’s Review this morning in the heat. Difficult conditions but you all did a really good job.

Harry is no longer held down by the "mentality" of other working members of the Royal Family, a source who is allegedly a friend of the Duke of Sussex has claimed.

Putting her best foot forward last week Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh again showed why she is such an asset to King Charles’ line-up of senior royals. Shining a spotlight on one of her key charitable interests – helping those with disabilities – the 58-year-old duchess visited Christopher’s, a Shooting Star Children’s Hospice in Guildford, Surrey. Elegantly dressed in a white frock and navy blazer, the duchess was seen smiling and laughing with young patients, taking part in arts and crafts activities, planting a tree in the grounds – and getting a kiss from an enthusiastic therapy dog.

Queen Camilla's Reading Room charity has gone from strength to strength ever since it launched on Instagram in January 2021. While reading has long been a refuge for Her Majesty, she has many other key charitable focuses which have been celebrated - and even prompted surprise - over the years.

Prince William took part in the Colonel's Review at Horse Guards Parade on Saturday, but not everything went as planned.During the rehearsal ahead of The King's Birthday Parade, a member of the Band of the Welsh Guards fainted as William carried out his review in London. In what marked the first time he carried out the review of the Welsh Guards as Colonel of the Regiment, a group of medics rushed to the trombonist's aid as he lay on the ground still holding his trombone.After the trombonist was carried out by stretcher, the 40-year-old Prince of Wales — wearing ceremonial guard attire, a bearskin cap and sword -- praised the soldiers who took part in the rehearsal under «difficult conditions,» as temperatures soared into the mid-80s.

The late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was born in Corfu, Greece on June 10, 1921 and was a member of both the royal families of Greece and Denmark. After a difficult and nomadic childhood, as well as a successful career in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten married Princess Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947.

It was recently revealed that The King will no longer keep a permanent base in Wales as he is not able to spend as much time there since passing the Prince of Wales title on to Prince William. His Majesty bought Llwynywermod in 2007 via the Duchy of Cornwall, paying £1.2 million for the farmhouse near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen graced the silver screen, who became literal Hollywood darlings in their infancy. The identical twins famous started their acting careers as babies on ABC sitcom Full House, where they played youngest Tanner sibling Michelle Tanner alongside the late Bob Saget, plus John Stamos, Jodie Sweetin, Lori McLoughlin, Dave Coulier, and Candace Cameron Bure from 1987 to 1995.

OK! Magazine reported.A source told the publication that Charles “had his aides looking at custom-made cubby houses, similar to what the Queen and Princess Margaret had when they were girls.”“He wants to give Lili something she will use and be hers,” the insider went on. “She’ll remember it forever — it’s going to be the ultimate surprise,” they said, adding that it’s still unclear if Lilibet ever received her grandfather’s gift.Lilibet — who is seventh in line to the British throne — turned two on June 4 and her mother, Meghan Markle and Harry, 38, threw her an “all-American affair” to celebrate at their Montecito, Calif.

Following the news that King Charles has chosen to give up his lease on his Welsh home Llwynywermod, royal expert Jennie Bond has called the move a "no brainer".The King bought Llwynywermod in 2007 via the Duchy of Cornwall and paid £1.2 million for the farmhouse near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire.The decision comes after His Majesty passed his Prince of Wales title down to Prince William and as he will be unable to spend as much time in the nation as he did do before his accession. It is understood that there are no plans for the Prince and Princess of Wales to keep a permanent base in the country as they will instead stay in local hotels and B&B's to support the community during their visits.

Prince Harry has been testifying at the High Court in London, England, in a tabloid case against Mirror Group Newspapers  (MGN). In his witness statement released Tuesday, the Duke of Sussex outlined how the British media company's stories about his personal life have impacted his relationships, mental health and safety.On Wednesday, Harry continued to testify in court, and royal expert Katie Nicholl tells ET that the royal family has been apprehensive about him speaking out. «My sources tell me that [King Charles III] and [Prince William] were very wary about Harry going into the witness box,» Nicholl explains.

Another European throne could fall into the hands of the next generation sooner rather than later. Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy — also known as Italy’s prince of Venice — has announced that he will forgo his claim to the country’s crown when he abdicates.The royal, 50, will pass the baton to his 19-year-old daughter, Princess Vittoria of Savoy, in the near future.“I will, with great pleasure, step down and let her take on the role, which I’m sure she will do better than me,” he humbly told the Daily Telegraph on Wednesday.“It won’t be tomorrow or in one year, but when she is ready.

Prince Harry is opening up about the IRL consequences rumors have had on him.

It was revealed last year that King Charles is planning the largest ever series of official tours in the UK, the Commonwealth and to other countries around the world to "extend a hand of friendship and support.” While it has been understood that the monarch will prioritise visits to the United States, 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.The King and Queen undertook their first visit to Germany before the Coronation, but are expected to make several more trips in the coming few years. While Their Majesties will carry out many of the visits themselves, they are ably supported by key senior royals, such as The Prince and Princess of Wales, who are thought to be instrumental in The King's plans for future foreign tours.

No shade? Buckingham Palace “did not snub” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Princess Lilibet, on her 2nd birthday, a source confirms to Us Weekly.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle threw an 'all-American affair' for their daughter Princess Lilibet, in celebration of her second birthday.

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have announced the name and date of birth of their second child. The couple, who are also proud parents to two-year-old son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, shared the news that they had welcomed a little boy in a statement on Instagram.The message read: "Jack and I wanted to share the news that we had our little boy, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank on 30th May 2023 at 8.49 weighing 7.1lbs.

Prince William was keen to get a move on during his and wife Kate Middleton's recent trip to Jordan. A month on from the historic Coronation of King Charles III, the couple and parents-of-three were surprise guests at the wedding of Rajwa Al Saif and Prince Al Hussein at Zahran Palace last week.

Prince Harry arrived at London’s High Court on Tuesday, June 6, to testify after accusing the publisher of the Daily Mirror of using unlawful methods to write stories about him for years.

The King and Queen have both seen an enormous rise in their popularity ever since His Majesty acceded to the throne and took on the job he had waited his entire life for. The couple have been married for 18 years and have worked incredibly hard to prepare for their leading roles ever since.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are leaning into their American roots in honor of their daughter Princess Lilibet‘s birthday!

Rose Tree Cottage restaurant in Pasadena, Calif. — a place where the former actress took lessons on how to “have tea with Queen [Elizabeth].”He noted that he was “appalled” with Markle, 41, and her husband Prince Harry’s ill-mannered behaviors when “attacking the monarchy.”“Ever since the Netflix thing came up and the Oprah [Winfrey] interview and things were being mentioned about racism in the royal family and so on, it tainted it,” he told The Sun.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released numerous tell-alls about their abrupt departure from the royal family, including a bombshell sit-down with Winfrey, a streaming docuseries titled “Harry & Meghan” as well as Harry’s memoir “Spare.”Fry then explained how his customers are “loyal to King Charles” and don’t discuss Markle when munching on their petit fours, mini sandwiches and sipping their English Breakfast tea.His said his clientele felt “let down” by her actions, and he suggested that the couple have “squandered that opportunity” to “help out the Commonwealth.”“Ordinary and poor people wouldn’t talk about their next-door neighbor like that [as Harry spoke about his family],” Fry said.Back in 2017 — when Markle became engaged to Harry, 38, and made the grand move to London — Fry said he first met with the “Suits” star.He told the Daily Mail at the time that he gave her his full support and claimed she “enjoyed” the princess lessons very much.

Prince Harry missed the first morning of his trail against Mirror Group Newspapers.On Monday, the Duke of Sussex was not in the court room for the first day — as according to his lawyer he was traveling overnight from Los Angeles to London, after celebrating his daughter Lilibet's second birthday at home in California with his wife, Meghan Markle.A source tells ET that judge, Justice Timothy Fancourt, was «surprised» by his absence, as he requested that the duke be present for the first day as the first witness, should there be time for testimony. «Prince Harry did not show up for the first day he was expected to testify at the court proceeding against the Mirror Newspaper group this morning,» the source says. «His lawyer David Sherbourne told the court that Prince Harry had flown overnight to London after celebrating Princess Lilibet’s birthday.»According to the source, Justice Fancourt expressed his displeasure with the royal's failure to show up as a witness saying, «I'm a little surprised that the first witness is not going to be available today.»Harry's team had been instructed that the duke should be present, should he have to take the stand. Justice Fancourt added, «That's why I directed the the first witness should be available.»Harry's lawyer, David Sherborne, explained that the Duke of Sussex is attending Tuesday to give evidence.

Every up and down, every joy and heartbreak of Queen Camilla’s life has played out like the storyline of a best-selling novel. It’s fitting, then, that books have been her comfort. Reading, Her Majesty has explained, has often been her salvation.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have seen their profile continue to rise ever since they were officially included in the late Queen's line-up of senior royals.The couple are both advocates for many charities, with Sophie in particular being a key voice in the fields of gender equality, violence against women and avoidable blindness. While they have always been hard working members of The Firm, this promotion came after Prince Andrew stepped back from his role and after Prince Harry and Meghan relocated to the US.This adjustment, royal expert Jennie Bond feels, is one that they have taken in their stride.

As rumours swirl about potential trouble in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's marriage after it was claimed by various outlets that Prince Harry sometimes stays in hotel rooms in California alone, many have wondered what would happen if the couple did split. While the story of "an escape place" debunked by a representative for the Duke, the questions persist. Speaking exclusively to OK! former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond offered her view on what would happen if Prince Harry were to ever return to the UK and integrate himself back into the Royal Family.