Royal Family RECAP: Prince Harry and Brooklyn Beckham plan huge 'fightback'

Prince William beamed as he played a key role at the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.

The future king presented Crystal Palace with the trophy after their 1-0 win over Manchester City, which saw them win the competition for the first time.

A message posted after the game on the Prince and Princess of Wales' official X account, which is run by Kensington Palace, said: “Congratulations @CPFC on a brilliant FA Cup victory! A historic win and a performance to remember.

“The support was amazing, you’ve made your fans proud!”

It was accompanied by a video montage of the day, showing the prince walking on to the pitch, and congratulating players after full time.

The Prince of Wales, 42, is Patron of The Football Association and a passionate champion of the sport.

A royal expert has previously spoken about Prince William and Prince Harry's childhood and how they think the Prince of Wales recognises he had privileges that "weren't available" to his younger brother, including family circumstances. The pair have not spent quality time together since Harry's departure from the Royal Family in 2020 alongside his wife, Meghan Markle.

Historian and royal broadcaster, Tessa Dunlop told OK! Magazine about how William and Harry's childhood differed. She explained: "Harry didn't benefit from those extra three years with Diana, Princess of Wales being alive.

There have been privileges in William's life that weren't available for Harry which made his journey harder to navigate - that's the truth."

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Prince William greeted Manchester City and Crystal Palace players at Wembley Stadium to the FA Cup final between the two sides kicking off this afternoon.

The future king is expected to present the trophy to the winners at the end of the game, which began at 4.30pm.

Prince William is a huge self-proclaimed football fan and will be making a very special appearance at Wembley Stadium this afternoon.

The 42-year-old, who is Patron of The Football Association, will attend the 2025 Emirates FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, with kick off less than half an hour away.

As well as appearing to support the game, Kensington Palace have confirmed that William will also present the trophy to the winners.

Prince William and Princess Kate’s royal milestone of being able to issue royal warrants has reportedly been delayed, with King Charles not yet giving the couple the authority to do so.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly set to be given the responsibility soon, however various reports today suggest that the monarch is yet to authorised it.

The tradition of royal warrants would allow William, 42, and Kate, 43, to officially acknowledge the brands they use. This gives brands a form of prestigious endorsement.

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Duchess Sophie has been spotted today at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, has worn a red dress to the event, accompanied by a more formal white cross-over jacket.

The duchess, who has styled her hair in a casual ponytail, has been enjoying the sunshine on Saturday while watching the competition with her husband Prince Edward, 61, and King Charles, 76. Sophie and Edward have attended all three days of the event so far.

Prince William and Princess Kate’s royal milestone of being able to issue royal warrants has reportedly been delayed, with King Charles not yet giving the couple the authority to do this. The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly set to be given the responsibility soon, however various reports today suggest that the King has not yet authorised this.

The tradition of royal warrants would allow William, 42, and Kate, 43, to officially acknowledge the brands they use. This gives brands a form of prestigious endorsement.

King Charles may be the King, the Head of the Commonwealth and the Head of the Church of England, but he is also a loving family man. While the public may be used to seeing him waving from the Buckingham Palace balcony or carrying out a number of formal engagements, his family are accustomed to seeing him behind closed doors and away from the royal stage.

Although he is known for his strong work ethic, the monarch, 76, does enjoy some time away from the desk, especially when it comes to seeing his family. The King is also believed to thoroughly enjoy seeing his grandchildren, including his step grandchildren on Queen Camilla’s side of the family.

Talking about the connection the King has with her grandchildren, Camilla, 77, once revealed a secret talent Charles has that makes him a “great” grandparent.

Prince George may only be 11-years-old, but as a future King, he has a lot of public attention on him. While he currently only steps out on the royal stage a few times a year, spending the rest of the time living a life not too dissimilar from others his age, he is very loved by royal fans.

Over the years, many people have compared Prince George to his father when it comes to the looks department, however now fans are convinced he looks a lot like another relative. While some people see a lot of the Windsor genes in the young prince, fans also think George has a dash of Spencer genes too from his late grandmother Princess Diana’s family.

Prince William is now first-in-line to the throne under his father King Charles’ reign, and will no doubt be thinking ahead to the future. While the Prince of Wales, 42, is in no rush to be monarch, the time will eventually come one day, and with that so will a lot of important decisions.

While most monarchs have the support of their siblings to help them through the process, with Princess Anne being considered as a rock to King Charles, this is unlikely to be the case for Prince William.

This is because William has experienced a fractured relationship with his now estranged brother Prince Harry over recent years, especially since Harry walked away from royal life in 2020 and went on to make a number of bombshell moves, including writing a memoir.

Although Prince Harry, 40, and his wife Meghan Markle, 43, are no longer working royals, they do still hold the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with many questioning whether this will be the case under William’s future reign.

Will William strip Harry and Meghan's titles when he becomes King? Vote here.

King Charles was beaming today as he stepped out at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The monarch, 76, is atttending the event on Saturday to watch some of the competition, and has been accompanied by his younger brother Prince Edward, 61.

After arriving at the event this morning, the King waved to fans. He appeared to be in good spirits, holding his sunglasses and what appears to be a walking aid.

Meghan Markle is set to have a number of guests on season two of her cooking show “With Love, Meghan”, however it appears that the three most important people in her life are not one of them. While it is not yet known exactly when season two of the Netflix show will drop, an insider has revealed that Meghan’s husband Prince Harry, 40, will not feature on the show.

They also said there was no sign of the couple’s children Prince Archie, six, or Princess Lilibet, three, making a sweet cameo. Speaking about season two, a source told The Daily Mail: "There is no sign of Harry at all in this one, and nothing of the children either."

King Charles was caught on camera having a “proud papa” moment as he stepped out with his son Prince William on a rare joint engagement yesterday. The monarch, 76, and the Prince of Wales, 42, were all smiles as they attended the Order of the Bath Service at Westminster Abbey on Friday morning for the Order’s 300th anniversary year.

Before the ceremony began, King Charles could be seen walking up to his eldest son and gently patting his arm, with the pair sharing a laugh together. The sweet moment was caught on camera, with fans dubbing the King a “proud papa”.

One could easily imagine a Royal Family member enjoying a morning coffee or English breakfast tea, but Princess Kate's supposed drink of choice in the morning is a green juice. The Princess of Wales reportedly starts her day with a surprising, nutrient-packed drink by blending seven ingredients together.

Kate's mix is said to include a robust blend of kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, coriander, blueberries, spirulina powder, and just a small teaspoon of matcha powder. It can be made simply by chopping and putting in quantities of your choice into a blender, and powering on the device until you're happy with the consistency.

Prince William is a huge self-proclaimed football fan and will be making a very special appearance at Wembley Stadium today. The 42-year-old, who is Patron of The Football Association, will attend the 2025 Emirates FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.

As well as appearing to support the game, Kensington Palace have confirmed that William will also present the trophy to the winners.

Princess Kate could be set to have a special moment soon that she hasn’t experienced in the last two years. The Princess of Wales, 43, may be able to wear a royal tiara this July for the French state visit, which is set to take place from July 8 until July 10.

Buckingham Palace previously announced that French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte will be visiting the UK and will stay at Windsor Castle as a result of renovation work at Buckingham Palace. They will also be treated to a formal state banquet at the castle in their honour.

Prince William and King Charles stepped out together on Friday morning to attend a historic service. The Prince of Wales, 42, and the monarch, 76, attended the Order of the Bath Service at Westminster Abbey together for the Order’s 300th anniversary year.

William was given the title of the Great Master of the Order during the ceremony by his father, which includes the oath taking and installation of five Knights. The King and The Prince of Wales also joined the procession of the Officers and Knights and Dame Grand Cross through the church before taking their seats in the Quire.

After the service, new photographs of King Charles and Prince William in their traditional robes were released, leaving many royal fans saying the same thing.

Meghan Markle is bracing for the second season of her Netflix show, which will include a new big name but will see no sign of Prince Harry, Prince Archie or Princess Lilibet, it has been claimed.

The Duchess of Sussex released the first season of With Love, Meghan, back in March, hosting various of her Hollywood pals, including actresses Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer, as well as make-up artist Daniel Martin.

King Charles has given a second update on his health this week during a chat with a cancer survivor in Bradford. The monarch, 76, enjoyed a royal away day on Thursday with Queen Camilla as they headed up north to carry out a handful of engagements.

One of these engagements saw the King visit Impact Hub Yorkshire, where he met local business owners that support diverse communities in the city. One of the business owners he met was Safeena Khan, who runs a local floristry business. Khan gave King Charles a bouquet inspired by his gardens at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, before the pair spoke about their cancer journeys.

Prince William was handed a new royal title yesterday from his father King Charles. The Prince of Wales, 42, and the monarch, 76, attended the Order of the Bath Service at Westminster Abbey together on Friday morning for the Order’s 300th anniversary year.

The prince has been given the title of the Great Master of the Order during the ceremony, which includes the oath taking and installation of five Knights. The King and The Prince of Wales also joined the procession of the Officers and Knights and Dame Grand Cross through the church before taking their seats in the Quire.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to make a key visit to Scotland next week to attend a very special ceremony, Kensington Palace has announced. Prince William and Princess Kate will head to Scotstoun to attend HMS Glasgow's naming ceremony at the BAE Systems’ shipyard on Thursday, May 22.

Kate was appointed as the Sponsor of HMS Glasgow, a state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate designed to protect the UK's nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers, in June 2021. On Thursday, she will participate in naming the ship by releasing a bottle of whisky, which will be broken against the ship's hull, according to the Palace.

Good morning and welcome to today's live blog. Royal reporter Jasmine Carey here and I will be bringing you live updates on the royals throughout the day.

You can reach me at jasmine.carey@reachplc.com.