Royal News Roundup: Princess Eugenie Welcomes Second Child, Prince Harry Makes History & More

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Published Jun 8, 2023

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Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of June 8, 2023.

The royal family celebrated the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation by sharing a photo of the late monarch that was taken in 1953.
This week, Prince Harry arrived at London’s High Court of the Royal Courts of Justice, where he made history by testifying against the Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). Across town, his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, was distracted by her own royal engagement at the Windsor Family Hub.
The following day, the Duke of Sussex continued his court case while King Charles returned to London following a trip to Romania. Upon his arrival, the monarch visited St James’s Roman Catholic Church to watch the all-new Wigmore Hall concert series.

Prince William and Princess Catherine posted a photo on social media that was taken during their trip to Jordan. The pic featured the royal couple walking alone in a colorful garden.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Lilibet, turned 2 on June 4. According to a report, the royal family indirectly addressed gossip claiming the palace snubbed the child by not posting a birthday tribute on social media.
Rumors have begun to swirl suggesting that the Duchess of Sussex might revive her lifestyle blog, The Tig.
Princess Anne (AKA the Princess Royal) celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Royal Logistic Corps by attending a Freedom Parade in Winchester.

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Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their second child: a baby boy named Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank. The proud mom celebrated the exciting news by sharing photos on Instagram.
The British line of succession was updated to include Ernest in the 13th spot. As a result, there was a little bit of shuffling toward the end of the line.
Sarah Ferguson shared a photo of her newborn grandson, along with a heartfelt message on social media.
Camilla Parker Bowles received a sneak peek at the 2023 British Flowers Week exhibition at the Garden Museum. The theme of this year’s event is “New Beginnings.”
In honor of Childhood Day, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited a primary school where she met with volunteers and participated in schoolyard activities.

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