Millie Jackson

Prince Gabriel of Sweden has turned nine, and his parents, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, marked the occasion by sharing a portrait of him. The article highlights Gabriel’s resemblance to Sofia, including their blue-grey eyes and smiles, and recalls Carl Philip’s warm comments after Gabriel’s birth. Gabriel is sixth in line to the Swedish throne and retains his titles as Prince and Duke of Dalarna, but he does not hold the HRH designation following King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 2019 decision affecting some grandchildren outside the immediate succession line.

Marius Borg Høiby, who was sentenced to four years in prison in June for multiple offenses and is under house arrest while appealing his conviction, was granted permission to attend a ceremony at Oslo's Royal Palace. He joined King Haakon and other members of the Norwegian royal family in carrying the bier of the late King Harald V to the Palace Chapel. Høiby's appearance was expected to be controversial, while Queen Mette-Marit also attended after undergoing a lung transplant. Authorities approved his temporary exits because of the royal death and related mourning events.

Charles Spencer marked the 29th anniversary of Princess Diana's death with a photograph of Althorp House and the four-word message, “31 August. My least favourite day.” The article recalls Diana's death in the 1997 Paris car crash, her burial on an island at Althorp, and the impact of her loss on Princes William and Harry. Spencer is preparing a memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, intended to present his personal memories and defend what he regards as the truth about his sister.

During her May visit to Reggio Emilia and Parma, Princess Kate took part in a tortelli-making workshop at Agriturismo 'Al Vigneto' and laughed after accidentally knocking the pasta machine handle to the floor, joking that she had broken it. The two-day Italian trip focused primarily on education and early childhood development, an area central to her work through the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Kate described the visit as deeply moving, emphasizing the importance of love, patience and human connection in shaping children’s lifelong well-being. It was particularly significant as her first overseas engagement in years following her cancer diagnosis.

Durek Verrett marked his second wedding anniversary with Princess Märtha Louise by sharing photographs from their 2024 wedding and a message emphasizing love, family and friendship. The tribute came shortly after the death of Märtha Louise’s father, King Harald V, at age 89. The piece also recounts Harald’s final illness and hospitalisation, the succession of King Haakon VIII, and Durek’s recent kidney transplant, for which the couple expressed gratitude to the anonymous donor.

King Charles and Queen Camilla joined George and Amal Clooney and other celebrities at a Royal Albert Hall celebration marking 50 years of The King's Trust. Amal presented a women's empowerment award and discussed Charlotte Tilbury makeup with Camilla, while Charlotte Tilbury highlighted the Queen's use of the brand's Pillow Talk lipstick. The event recognized young people supported by the charity, including Brandon Tattersall, whose training led to a data analyst role at BAE Systems. Ambassadors David Oyelowo and Gaby Roslin praised Charles's long-term commitment to helping disadvantaged young people develop skills, find work and fulfill their potential.

Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear made their first public appearance together since confirming their renewed romance at the 2026 Chiller Theatre Expo in New Jersey. The actors, who posed together for Playgirl in 1983, have reunited decades after becoming television stars in Falcon Crest and Dynasty. Lamas described Locklear as the most amazing woman he has met, while Locklear has spoken about wanting God to guide her toward the right partner. The article also reviews both actors' previous marriages and relationships.

Jack Brooksbank reportedly marked his 40th birthday with a low-key, family-focused celebration as the York family faces renewed scrutiny over its associations with Jeffrey Epstein. The subdued plans also reflect the couple's move to Portugal, their young children and Jack's work with Discovery Land Company and his drinks business. Princess Eugenie publicly celebrated her husband and is expecting the couple's third child. Royal commentator Phil Dampier and a source close to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie said the sisters may avoid events such as Ascot and royal garden parties while public criticism remains intense.

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews have reportedly sold part of their Berkshire estate, including Buckleberry Farm, after the 72-acre attraction accumulated £807,543 in debt in 2025. Their plans to develop a nursery intended to diversify the business and improve its prospects were rejected after the local highways authority raised concerns about traffic. The farm also faced criticism over rising ticket prices and claims that it had become less inclusive.

King Charles III visited Harlem Grown, an urban farming and after-school initiative in New York, during his US state visit. He fed chickens, shared lettuce with children and responded warmly when a child called him “so nice” and “Mr King Charles.” The King also met founder Tony Hilliery, heard about the organization’s work addressing food and resource inequalities, thanked supporters for his speech to Congress, and gifted Hilliery a jar of Highgrove honey.

During King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to New York, the royal couple paid tribute to victims of the September 11 attacks at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Camilla hugged Anthoula Katsimatides after she asked for comfort and shared a photograph of her brother John, who died while working for Cantor Fitzgerald. The gesture technically departed from royal protocol, but was portrayed as a compassionate response to Katsimatides’s grief. Memorial representatives emphasized the importance of the visit ahead of the attack’s 25th anniversary, particularly for educating younger generations about 9/11.

Cameron Diaz and her husband, guitarist Benji Madden, announced the birth of their third child, a son named Nautus Madden, on May 4, 2026. Madden described the family as happy, healthy and blessed, while Diaz responded with heart and sparkle emojis. The couple, who married in 2015, already have two children, Raddix and Cardinal. Diaz has previously discussed the challenges and deliberate choice of becoming a mother later in life, while reports said the couple pursued IVF, acupuncture and supplements before welcoming their first child via surrogate.