Royal dress code for men during the summer – including wearing vests

Princess Charlotte appears to have followed in her mother’s sartorial footsteps after she was spotted wearing a dress at this year’s Commonwealth Games that promptly sold out in minutes after her iconic appearance. While the phenomenon is no stranger to the young royal’s mother Kate Middleton, whose enviable style frequently sees her outfits sell out in a matter hours, it appears her daughter has also been bitten by the trendsetting bug as thousands of parents across the country flocked online to purchase the same outfit for their little ones.

It’s no secret that members of the royal family are ones for tradition. From the regal titles they inherit to the Christmas festivities they enjoy together, tradition and the royal family go hand in hand. But throughout the years, as things modernise and as the younger members of the family have children of their own, various royals have been spotted breaking away from tradition.

As a well known football fan and as the FA’s president, Prince William attended the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final last week where he watched England’s Lionesses finally bring football home. Following the game, which saw the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1, 40 year old William was on hand to praise the players and award them with their winning medals. But the Duke of Cambridge, who’d previously shown his support for the team, broke royal protocol by offering hugs to congratulate the emotional players as they made their way across the pitch.

Princess Charlotte stole the show during a rare outing alongside her parents Prince William and Kate Middleton earlier this week. As she joined her doting mum and dad while on a visit to the Commonwealth Games, seven year old Charlotte could be seen showing off her cheeky side by sticking her tongue out as she cheered on the competitors at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. And as she got stuck into the celebrations, Prince William could be seen laughing and joking with his daughter and at one point was pictured comforting Charlotte as they supported the athletes.

Some royal fans have been left angered by the birthday message Kate Middleton and Prince William sent to Meghan Markle on her 41st birthday today, Thursday 4 August.The Cambridge family offered birthday praise to Meghan publicly on their social media account, as they posted a photo of the Duchess of Sussex in a cream dress with the message: ‘Wishing a happy birthday to The Duchess of Sussex!’ Meghan, who is married to William’s brother Prince Harry, dramatically exited the Royal Family alongside her husband in 2020, and the couple now live in California with their two children, son Archie, two, and daughter Lilibet, one. Since removing themselves from the monarchy, tensions have remained between the estranged pair and the Windsors, and Royal fans have since expressed their fury at the Cambridge’s goodwill gesture following their birthday message.

young royal was pictured pulling a range of expressions – and even sticking her tongue out – as she enjoyed swimming heats, a hockey match and gymnastics. The young princess also revealed gymnastics was the sport she liked most.

Princess Charlotte showed off her cheeky side after pulling funny faces during a rare outing with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The young royal appeared to take inspiration from her little brother Prince Louis, who was the centre of attention just last month at the Queen's Jubilee celebrations thanks to his cheeky behaviour.

royal events. Back in 2012 an unlikely friendship began when Princesses Beatrice and Eugene mistook the singer for their cousin, Prince Harry. At a party the pair are said to have said that Ed was the spitting image of Harry, sparking the pairing between Beatrice and Ed.

nearly died in hospital from sepsis, according to reports. The TV star's husband Derek nearly died in hospital when his kidneys stopped working.

Pippa Middleton has appeared to give a subtle but sweet nod to the Royal Family with her newborn daughter’s name. It was reported earlier this month that the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister, 38, had given birth to her third child, and has gone on to name the tot Rose. According to experts the moniker comes from a Latin word and the meaning refers to a flower.

royal family member, finding that perfect retreat means heading to a special place where even wives are banned. And for the man who is first in line to the throne - solace comes in the form of the hidden hills of Mount Athos in Greece where women and children are banned. Prince Charles is said to have made his first visit to the “holy mountain” days after the tragic death of Princess Diana.

Camilla is not the “racist” senior royal mentioned by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in their controversial Oprah Winfrey interview, a source has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said there were “concerns” over how dark Archie's skin colour would be made by a member of the Royal family in their bombshell interview with Oprah in March 2021 — but would not name the culprit.

BBC has agreed to pay substantial damages to former royal nanny Alexandra Pettifer, formerly known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, after airing “false and malicious” allegations that she had an affair with Prince Charles and terminated a pregnancy.

With weddings, babies and engagements aplenty, the Royal Family have given us plenty to talk about in recent months – and that's not about to change anytime soon. If you're struggling to stay up to date then don't worry – OK!'s weekly Royal newsletter is here to make sure you know your Beatrice from your Eugenie (and the correct way to pronounce both names). Perhaps you also have to know what Her Majesty's favourite tipple is, or maybe you want to get up to scratch with Kate Middleton's many nifty hacks, all while finding out what Harry and Meghan are up to across the pond.

Royals in the Big Apple! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are in New York City for the U.N. General Assembly’s celebration of Nelson Mandela Day.