Queen Camilla shared a charming moment with a four-legged well-wisher during a walkabout in Northern Ireland. Spotting the dog in the crowd, the Queen stopped to pet her and speak with the owner, even asking about the dog's age before continuing her visit.
Queen Camilla made an effortlessly stylish arrival at ER Wilson grocer during her visit to local businesses in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, on May 20, 2026. Crowds gathered nearby, adding to the atmosphere as they cheered for her
On Wednesday, May 20, Queen Camilla tried her hand at pouring a perfect pint of Guinness during a visit to The Parson’s Nose pub in Royal Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. She looked pleased with the result and proudly held up the pint for the cameras.
Queen Camilla had the best reaction while smelling some Irish whiskey during a visit to Titanic Distillers in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She and King Charles toured the historic waterfront distillery located beside the Thompson Dry Dock, where the Titanic was once fitted out, before stopping to sample some locally made whiskey.
King Charles received the perfect curtsy while visiting Belfast, Northern Ireland, alongside Queen Camilla during their three-day trip. The charming moment took place as the couple stepped out of their luxury vehicle at Thompson Dock and were greeted by officials ahead of celebrations marking the Fleadh festival.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marked eight years of marriage on May 19, 2026, prompting royal fans to revisit one of the most memorable moments from their 2018 wedding. The throwback clip shows the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walking out of St George’s Chapel hand in hand before sharing their iconic first kiss on the chapel steps in front of cheering crowds in Windsor.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary by sharing a personal home video of Harry surprising her with a bronze penguin statue. Explaining the sweet meaning to their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Meghan said, "We were penguins because they're together for life."
King Charles and Queen Camilla showed off their drumming skills during a lively celebration of Irish music, song, and dance in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter. After a quick lesson, the royal couple joined a folk group in playing traditional bodhran drums while dancers performed nearby during the energetic cultural event in Northern Ireland.
King Charles appeared in great spirits as he met Dame Judi Dench and Sir David Beckham during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 18. The monarch was seen warmly chatting with the two British icons while touring the venue, which also featured The King’s Foundation “Curious Garden” co-designed with Beckham.
During the May 14 celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) in central London, a classroom of drama students from CORE Education schools in Birmingham were participating in an acting exercise. The acting teacher instructed the students to improvise how they would react if they met the King. Just as the teacher called out, "Three, two, one, come to life," King Charles walked through the door, accompanied by actor and NYMT alumnus Sir Idris Elba. The students completely exploded with genuine excitement and shock upon realizing the actual monarch was standing right in front of them.
When the performers met King Charles backstage of Royal Opera House, several of the female artists opted for a traditional, formal curtsy as a sign of respect for the monarch. While one of the artists did a graceful curtsy, King Charles warmly accepted the greetings in a sweet gesture.
King Charles said he was “shocked and saddened” after a member of The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, died following a fall from a horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday evening. Buckingham Palace later released a statement saying the monarch would personally share his condolences with the soldier’s family following the tragic incident. Meanwhile, police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, although investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
King Charles hosted a special Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2026, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust charity. The star-studded event brought together several well-known faces, including Sir Idris Elba, Dame Helen Mirren, Damian Lewis, and Ant and Dec. Despite the rain playing spoilsport, the King went around personally interacting with guests and even briefly stepped behind the DJ booth during the lively event.