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