Charles, Pope Leo and Camilla made history today
Hi Royal Clubbers, it’s Iona here.
First up, here’s the best of the royal coverage over on HELLO! today.
King Charles makes historic first during Vatican state visit with Queen Camilla
Why Queen Camilla wore a black dress and veil to meet Pope Leo
The Duke of Kent’s latest outing revealed amid difficult period
Denmark’s Princess Josephine’s weekly diet at prestigious boarding school revealed
Princess Catherine’s competitive side revealed by iconic cook
Yesterday, I asked if you were a fan of Kylie Minogue, and a sizeable 63 per cent of you said no. That’s totally fair – pop music isn’t for everyone! Personally, I love hearing some of her classic hits.
One Royal Clubber, Karen, commented that going to her concert was a “fabulous show,” and I’ve only ever heard positive things from others who’ve seen her live too!”
But if not Kylie, which other artists do you enjoy listening to? Let me know in the comments…
As you may have read, Princess Catherine is not only competitive when it comes to sports but also in the kitchen.
When British national treasure and queen of baking Mary Berry says that both Prince William and Princess Catherine are competitive, it’s clearly not to be taken lightly. They sound like perfect candidates for a royal version of The Great British Bake Off (which, for any US readers, is the UK’s beloved and cosy baking show).
Mary Berry didn’t hold back in describing Catherine’s competitive side!
It got me thinking about my own competitive streak. I grew up doing ballet from the age of two until my late teens, and that definitely enhanced my competitiveness. I remember taking countless dance exams, always determined to get every step right.
That mindset still stays with me today – although thankfully I no longer have to perfect a ballet bun for a Monday evening class (my teacher used to redo it if it wasn’t up to standard!)
I’d love to know – do any of you have a competitive streak? Does it come from sport, academia, cooking or just everyday perfectionism?
It was a grand spectacle today as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at the Vatican to meet Pope Leo. I thought Queen Camilla looked very elegant in her black veil, and the whole occasion appeared rather splendid to me!
Another lovely detail from the visit was the exchange of small personal gifts between them – such a thoughtful and charming gesture.
See you tomorrow, Royal Clubbers!
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