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Royal news – latest: William and Kate share Mother’s Day photos as Sarah Ferguson praises Eugenie and Beatrice

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared unseen family photographs for Mother’s Day.

Kensington Palace shared the images over the weekend, including one that showed Kate Middleton with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis sitting in a tree together.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, also shared a Mother’s Day post as she praised her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie.

It recently emerged that Prince Harry was asked by the Home Office to give 28 days’ notice before making any trips to the UK.

The Duke of Sussex was informed that it would then be a matter for the Home Office to consider whether the requested security arrangements were necessary, following his decision to step back from royal duties.

Meanwhile, speculation is still rife as to whether Harry and Meghan will attend Charles and Camilla’s coronation in May, and whether their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will join them.

Key Points

  • Kate and William share Mother’s Day photos showing more relaxed image

  • King Charles III coronation: Everything we know about 2023 ceremony

  • Queen remembered by royal family on first Mother’s Day since her death

  • Prince Harry asked to give a month’s notice before making trip to the UK, reports claim

  • Prince Harry’s children have not yet been invited to Coronation, report says

Princess of Wales shares Mother’s Day message and unseen family photograph

06:50 , Peony Hirwani

The Princess of Wales has shared a heartfelt message on Mother’s Day, accompanied by an unseen photograph of herself with her three children.

The photograph shows Kate with Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven and Prince Louis, four, sitting in a tree smiling at the camera.

The caption reads: “Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours,” with a red heart emoji.

Camilla could be crowned Queen Camilla at coronation, not Queen Consort

10:07 , Ellie Muir

Camilla will be known as Queen, rather than Queen Consort, after her and King Charles III’s coronation, it has been reported.

The royal’s future title appears to have been confirmed in the coronation edition of the Bible that is set to be released ahead of the ceremony in May. In it, it apparently refers to the coronation of “their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla”.

The name Queen Consort is given to the spouse of a king rather than the Queen Regnant who is the female monarch.

According to The Mirror, the coronation edition of the Bible reads: “To commemorate the Coronation of their majesties King Charles lll and Queen Camilla. In the Abbey Church of St Peter. Westminster. The sixth day of May 2023.”

Before her death, the late Queen Elizabeth II expressed her “sincere wish” that “when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service”.

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Camilla could be crowned Queen Camilla at coronation, not Queen Consort

Sussexes ‘struck deal’ with Buckingham palace to pay ‘no further rent’ on Frogmore Cottage, report claims

09:01 , Ellie Muir

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly struck a deal with Buckingham Palace to pay no further rent on Frogmore Cottage after refunding the £2.4 million of taxpayers’ money used for its refurbishment.

The royal home became the centre of a new row at the beginning of March, after it was reported that King Charles III had “evicted” Harry and Meghan from the residence and offered the keys to the Duke of York instead.

It was previously reported that the Sussexes would pay a “commercial rate” for the Grade II-listed 10-bedroom mansion on the Windsor estate.

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Sussexes ‘struck deal’ to pay ‘no further rent’ on Frogmore Cottage, report claims

King Charles orders soldiers at Clarence House to be quiet as morning patrols too ‘loud’

08:21 , Ellie Muir

King Charles has reportedly asked the soldiers at Clarence House to be quiet, after his morning phone calls were disrupted by raised voices and loud commands used during morning drills.

According toThe Daily Mail, royal sources have said that the King’s complaint was relayed “gently and politely”.

The publication reports that an email was sent within the Army’s Household Division telling them that the King had remarked on how loud the sentries were at St James’ Palace in the mornings.

Troops were asked to carry out their duties at a “slightly lower volume,” according to the report.

Ellie Muir reports:

King Charles orders soldiers at Clarence House to be quiet in morning patrols

The Crown stars playing young Prince William and Kate Middleton spotted filming together

08:01 , Peony Hirwani

The actors who play the Prince and Princess of Wales as university students in The Crown have been spotted filming together in St Andrews.

Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy were being filmed as William and Kate in the Fife seaside town last week.

Bellamy was dressed in clothes that would not have been out of place in the early 2000s – when the couple attended the university - including bootcut jeans with a pleated leather belt, and high-heeled suede boots.

She was carrying a book entitled First Steps In Academic Writing.

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Oprah Winfrey says Harry and Meghan ‘should do what they feel is best’ over King Charles’ coronation

07:41 , Peony Hirwani

Oprah Winfrey has shared her thoughts about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and whether they should attend King Charles III’s coronation in May.

The talk show host, who has been close friends with the royal couple, briefly discussed the coronation during an interview on Tuesday with friend Gayle King on CBS Mornings, to promote her 100th selection for her book club, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

During the conversation, King addressed recent reports about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex being invited to the event, before asking Winfrey for her opinion on it. “Do you think they should go? Do you think they should not go? Is it something you’d like to comment on?”

“I think they should do what they feel is best for them and their family,” Winfrey replied. “That’s what I think. That’s what the bottom line comes down to. What do you feel like is the right thing for you?”

She acknowledged she hasn’t specifically spoken to the couple about the coronation, as they haven’t “asked” her for her “opinion” on if they should attend it or not.

Amber Raiken has the full story here:

Oprah Winfrey shares advice for Harry and Meghan ahead of coronation

Queen remembered by royal family on first Mother’s Day since her death

07:21 , Peony Hirwani

The late Queen has been remembered by the King on the first Mother’s Day since her death.

A poignant message celebrating all mothers was posted online alongside treasured images which showed King Charles as a beaming baby standing on the Queen’s lap, while an adult Camilla is seen smiling as she stands behind her elderly mother.

The Twitter post is accompanied by the message: “To all mothers everywhere, and to those who may be missing their mums today, we are thinking of you and wishing you a special #MothersDay.”

The Queen died in September aged 96.

Prince Harry asked to give month’s notice before making trip to UK

06:40 , Peony Hirwani

Prince Harry was asked by the Home Office to give a 28 days notice before making a trip to the UK, reports suggest.

The Duke of Sussex was informed that it would then be a matter for the Home Office to consider whether the requested security arrangements were necessary, following his decision to step back from royal duties.

Ellie Muir reports:

Prince Harry asked to give a month’s notice before UK trips

Prince Harry’s children have not yet been invited to Coronation, report says

06:24 , Peony Hirwani

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children have not yet been invited to King Charles III’s coronation,

Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales’ three children are all expected to be given key roles at the coronation of King Charles and Camilla Queen Consort on 6 May, while the Sussex’s children, Archie and Lilbet, are reportedly “not yet” invited to the event.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to join their parents in a carriage behind Charles and Camilla who will travel in the Golden State Coach as they return to the palace. The Times reports that an invite has not yet been extended to Harry and Meghan’s children.