Royal News Roundup: a Trip to Nigeria, a Royal Baby & a Tribute to Diana

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for May 15, 2024.

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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle traveled to Nigeria to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex entered full on-parenting mode when they attended a basketball exhibition training match at Ilupeju Grammar School in Lagos. They even copied Kate Middleton's go-to parenting move while chatting with a group of children.

• Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg and her husband, Nicholas Bagory, have welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Victoire.

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• Prince Harry and Markle attended a reception at the State Governor House in Lagos during their three-day trip to Nigeria. The Suits alum rocked a bright yellow maxi dress, which she previously wore while celebrating son Archie’s first birthday.

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• During a visit to the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Markle honored Princess Diana by wearing a diamond cross necklace that previously belonged to her late mother-in-law.

• In a newly resurfaced excerpt from his memoir, Spare, the Duke of Sussex revealed that Prince William and Princess Catherine were avid fans of Suits before he started dating Markle.

• King Charles shared a special message to active duty soldiers, veterans and their families as he stepped down as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps (a position the monarch has held for 32 years).

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• King Charles reunited with his oldest son, Prince William, at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop to officially hand over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps. The royal family posted a striking photo of the monarch proudly standing next to his son in front of a helicopter.

• Princess Anne attended an unveiling of the new Great Western Railway train (named in her honor) at the Paddington Station in London. The royal family shared a series of striking photos on Instagram that were taken during the ceremony.

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• Queen Camilla attended the opening of the 50th Coronation Library at the Moreland Primary School in London. Instead of the leopard-print she’s been donning as of late, Her Majesty opted for a bright (and busy) blue peacock dress.

• Princess Catherine’s brother, James, shared a new post on the official James and Ella Instagram account, which is a pet supplies company he founded. He posted not one, but two striking photos of himself surrounded by pups.

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