The guest list for the Westminster Abbey ceremony was tight The Prince of Wales was insistent that his in-laws Carole and Michael Middleton be invited to the King's coronation last May, a new royal book claims. According to The Mirror, author Robert Hardman writes in his new publication, that Prince William made a "direct request" that his wife Kate's parents be in attendance and given prominent seats inside Westminster Abbey.

The future King of England stands out in a crowd When Prince William ascends the throne, he will become the second-tallest measured monarch in British history.  The first-in-line is 6 ft 3in (191cm), putting him above the rest of his family members.  His father, King Charles, is 5 ft 10 in (178cm), the same height as the late Diana, Princess of Wales. William's wife, Princess Kate, also stands tall at 5 ft 9 in (175cm).

The Princess Royal carries out hundreds of royal engagements every year The Princess Royal has topped the hardest working royal list, once again this year. According to analysis by The Telegraph, Princess Anne, 73, carried out 457 engagements. She pipped her brother, King Charles, 75, to the post, who ranked in second place with 425 engagements, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 59, in third, with 297. The Princess Royal often schedules several commitments in a day, often travelling across the UK and abroad.

We're used to seeing the royal family wearing smart coat dresses and serious dark colours, so when Princess Beatrice made a surprise appearance in Switzerland this week, dressed in the ultimate summer ensemble, we sat up and took notice. The 35-year-old was in Geneva for the AI For Good Summit, opting to wear head-to-toe linen for the occasion, accessorised with classic Chanel slingbacks. Beatrice's ensemble was perfect for the weather in Geneva, as while we're knocking on the door of June, meaning linen is on our fashion agenda, there's certainly still a nip in the air, so her choice of a long-sleeved linen jacket and midi-skirt was a smart one.

Who is Princess Caroline of Monaco?When Princess Grace died in a 1982 Monaco car crash, her elder daughter Caroline blossomed into the tiny principality's new first lady. At the request of her father, Prince Rainier, she took on a number of high-profile roles, including those she holds with the Princess Grace Foundation and the Red Cross. "After Grace's death a miracle happened," said Prince Rainier the following year. "Princess Caroline stepped into her mother's shoes.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will travel to France for the start of the Rugby World Cup The Princess of Wales has a very special reason to celebrate today [Wednesday] following her summer break. Kate's sister, Pippa Matthews (nee Middleton), turns 40 on 6 September and no doubt, the royal will make a big fuss of her younger sister. Pippa and her husband, James Matthews, have been enjoying a late summer break in Lake Como, Italy, where they attended the wedding of nutritional therapist Belle Porter and Max Robinson.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden took photos from her "happy place" with her daughter Princess Leonore, ten. The daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia took a photo from horseback, showing her uninterrupted view of the rural countryside – no doubt a welcome break from their central Stockholm apartment. Her eldest daughter had joined Madeleine on the hack, turning back in her saddle to smile at her mother. Leonore was dressed in white jodhpurs, a white T-shirt, a protective jacket and a black helmet that offered a peek of her blonde plait underneath.

The Swedish royals are celebrating their seventh anniversary Seven years ago, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden said 'I do' at the royal chapel in Stockholm, and fans may have spotted that the bride's wedding dress was very similar to another royal. LOOK: 26 most iconic royal wedding dresses of all time: From Kate Middleton to Princess Diana Created by Swedish designer Ida Sjöstedt, Sofia's bridal outfit featured a modest V-neckline with scalloped lace edges, a flattering A-line skirt and a hand-stitched train.

Queen Mary, 52, and King Frederik of Denmark, 55, are marking their milestone 20th wedding anniversary on 14 May, so it will likely be a day filled with celebrations and heartfelt memories. As they scroll back through their personal wedding album, one thing that will become apparent is the abundance of emotions they felt at the time. WATCH: On their anniversary, relive King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark's sweetest moments After months of planning and the eyes of the world watching them, the pressures of exchanging vows can be overwhelming for the royals – it has even resulted in tears from Princess Charlene, Jack Brooksbank and more.

The Countdown host took part in the 48-hour boycott Rachel Riley was among the thousands who took part in the 48-hour Twitter "walkout" in response to a series of anti-Semitic tweets shared by rapper Wiley. And on Wednesday, the presenter thanked those for taking part in the boycott, which was led by former star Tracy-Ann Oberman. MORE: Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev's daughter reaches new milestone "You're all AMAZING. They heard our silence.