Queen Camilla looked visibly amused after children repeatedly asked her, “Are you the Queen?” during a cheerful visit to Fane Street Primary School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The light-hearted moment took place as the Queen greeted pupils and staff at the school during her and King Charles’ three-day trip to the country.
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.
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 18, meeting celebrity guests and renowned garden designers during their latest royal outing. The monarch was seen catching up with Dame Judi Dench and Sir David Beckham, while also exploring several floral installations and gardens at the world-famous horticultural event. The King also spent time speaking with celebrated Japanese garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara during the visit.
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.
King Charles shared a hilarious moment with Sir Ian McKellen during a special event at the Royal Opera House in London on Thursday. The monarch was visibly amused after the actor joked, “You’re lucky I didn’t dance,” while greeting him at the unveiling of new stage curtains designed in King Charles' honour.