The royals who stepped up in Charles' hour of need: How Queen Camilla, William, Anne, Edward and Sophie all shouldered responsibility for public duties when King and then the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer

In Charles' absence, Princess Anne has been the busiest royal. Since the start of the year she has carried out 167 engagements.

King's own cancer battle has been an inspiration to his 'beloved daughter in law': How Charles paid tribute to Kate Middleton - and was the reason she bravely went public with her own diagnosis - as monarch receives health boost

Kate's words brought comfort to millions also in the midst of the same battle -  but her message was also a subtle thanks to her father-in-law for his unerring support during the hardest weeks of her life.

African nations should be allowed to decide about the proposed trophy hunt ban, the founder of Prince William's wildlife charity says

The president of Tusk, set up to safeguard elephants and other animals, has stepped into the trophy-hunting debate by warning the West not to tell African nations how to run their wildlife affairs.

Jack Whitehall responds to Prince William after he 'shaded' him while telling a 'dad joke' during a school visit in the West Midlands

Jack Whitehall has responded to Prince William on Instagram on Wednesday after the future King 'outrageously shaded' the comedian during a surprise school visit in the West Midlands.

Revealed: What Prince William said about Kate Middleton to a staff member during school visit - as he reveals his wife 'would have love to' join him

The Prince of Wales, 41, travelled to Rowley Regis, Sandwell, to meet pupil Freddie Hadley, 12, after receiving a letter last year inviting him to see the mental health initiatives at his school.

Prince William shares Princess Charlotte's favourite joke during surprise school visit - and even makes a jibe at comedian Jack Whitehall's 'dad jokes'

The future King  dropped in on Freddie Hadley, 12, St Michael's Church of England High School in Rowley Regis, Sandwell, after the youngster wrote to him last year.

Prince William surprises delighted schoolboy, 12, and tells him 'your letter worked' - after youngster wrote to invite the royal to see his school's mental health project last year

The Prince of Wales paid a visit to little Freddie Hadley in Sandwell, West Midlands, as the first of his three royal engagements today.

Prince William drops in on delighted schoolboy, 12, who wrote a personal letter last year inviting the future King to the school's mental health presentation

The Prince of Wales paid a visit to little Freddie Hadley in Sandwell, West Midlands, as the first of his three royal engagements today.

Two 'seriously' injured runaway Household Cavalry horses undergo operations and are being 'closely observed', Army reveals - as it emerges white runaway 'Vida' has history of being spooked and 'kicked soldier in head during King's coronation'

Defence minister James Cartlidge said Household Cavalry horses Vida and Quaker were 'in a serious condition, but as I understand, still alive'.

Two of five rampaging Household Cavalry horses are in 'serious condition but still alive' - as it emerges white runaway called 'Vida' has history of being spooked and 'kicked soldier in head during King's coronation'

Defence minister James Cartlidge said Household Cavalry horses Vida and Quaker were 'in a serious condition, but as I understand, still alive'.

Two rampaging horses are in a 'serious condition' after running loose through the streets of London when they were spooked by builders dropping rubble

Defence minister James Cartlidge said Household Cavalry horses Vida and Quaker were 'in a serious condition, but as I understand, still alive'.

Princess Charlotte's adorable talent that makes her mother Kate Middleton 'very happy' - as the young royal turns nine next week

Last year, in a heartwarming exchange with a little girl in Berkshire last year, Prince William's wife, 42, revealed that Charlotte is a fan of 1987 hymn Shine Jesus Shine.

Moment escaped Household Cavalry horse 'spooked by builders' is finally captured: Bleeding animal with badly injured leg is loaded into horsebox after six-mile rampage through London that left four people in hospital

This is the moment the Household Cavalry horses which were 'spooked' by builders were finally captured and loaded into a horsebox after the six-mile rampage.

Pictured: Builder's truck 'that spooked Household Cavalry horses with noise from moving rubble' as animals rampage across London for six miles, smashing into vehicles and pedestrians and leaving four injured

As the horses passed through in Belgravia at 8.40am, it is believed builders were using a travelator with concrete when some of the concrete came off and hit the floor, causing a noise.

Kate Middleton delayed releasing birthday portrait of Prince Louis for two crucial reasons after 'highly embarrassing' blunder, royal expert claims

In conversation with The Express, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams explained that the delay in releasing suggests Kate's need for 'time, space and privacy'.

REBECCA ENGLISH: Portrait of cricket-loving Prince (with a sweet tooth) that nearly didn't happen

His cheeky public antics over the years have led his legion of fans to christen him 'Boss Baby' after the Hollywood cartoon movie about a toddler who rules the roost.

Portrait of cricket-loving Prince (with a sweet tooth) that nearly didn't happen

His cheeky public antics over the years have led his legion of fans to christen him 'Boss Baby' after the Hollywood cartoon movie about a toddler who rules the roost.

Prince Louis is the spitting image of his father Prince William as he beams in 6th birthday portrait wearing smart check shirt

Louis donned an off-white shirt with blue and brown checkering paired with what appears to be denim jeans.

Kate Middleton is honoured by the King for her years of public service: Princess of Wales becomes first member of the royal family to be appointed a Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour

Kate, 42, has been made a Royal Companion of the organisation, which was founded in 1917 to recognise outstanding achievements in the arts, sciences, medicine and public service.

Luxury £1m homes are destroying our coastline - it's a miracle someone isn't dead yet: Furious residents living near crumbling Cornish cliffs demand work on 'second homes' development stops after THREE rockfalls onto beach in five months

Locals near Whipsiderry Cliffs in Newquay, Cornwall, have fought a long-running battle with developer Living Quarter Properties which has planning permission to build on the beauty spot.

Royal fans are left disappointed by no new picture of Prince Louis as he turns six, as William and Kate's social media accounts stay silent in the early hours of his birthday

Prince Louis turned six today and royal fans were hoping the Prince and Princess of Wales will keep up their annual tradition of releasing photographs to commemorate his birthday.