'That's a new discovery!' King Charles enjoys a sip of mulled cider and jokingly avoids shaking hands with a blacksmith as he hosts engagement at Highgrove

King Charles, 75, was handed the glass of cider during a festive themed 'Celebration of Craft' - an engagement for The King's Foundation - at his Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.

We are VERY amused! How humour is the secret weapon of the Windsors, as these uproarious pictures show

She has many talents, including her natural grace and dignity, playing the piano and photography. But another quality was on view when Kate met the stars at the Royal Variety Performance.

ALISON BOSHOFF: It's the end of the line for The Crown, but speculation is raging over what the show's creator Peter Morgan could do next... As rumours swarm a new series about all the royal scandals he left out could be next

ALISON BOSHOFF: Speculation rages over what The Crown's writer might do next, with rumours circulating that a new show about royal scandals left out of the latest series could be next.

King Charles gets Santa's seal of approval as he meets Father Christmas at festive market: One's at the 'very top of the good list'

The monarch, 75, couldn't help but smile as he noticed a man dressed as Father Christmas at the festive event in London, with the pair sharing an enthusiastic greeting upon meeting one another.

Meghan Markle could be dropped by her Hollywood talent agency over Omid Scobie's bombshell book Endgame because she is now 'too hot to handle' and is 'guilty by association', PR experts say

The Duchess of Sussex signed with WME mega-agent Ari Emanuel whose roster includes Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson , tennis star Serena Williams and other A-Listers.

Queen Camilla remains 'joined at the hip' with her ex-husband and 'co-conspirator' Andrew Parker Bowles despite infidelity on both sides during their 22-year marriage (and she's also on good terms with his new flame Anne Robinson!)

The former army brigadier, 83, and the Queen, 75, remain incredibly close friends since their divorce in 1995, despite a marriage involving infidelity on both sides.

When Diana put her foot down (or tried to). She was NOT going to continue living at Highgrove House, which Charles had chosen with the help of... Camilla!

It could all have been so different. Well, maybe! Just a few months into her marriage to Charles, Princess Diana put her foot down. She was NOT going to continue living at Highgrove House.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: How King Charles's yeoman infuriated republicans when he last visited Australia

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: When King Charles (pictured in Brisbane in 2018) last visited Australia in 2018, he infuriated republicans by bringing along a yeoman to help him get dressed.

Omid Scobie insists controversial Endgame was 'written at lightning speed' (despite announcing book in July last year) amid fallout from race row sparked by Dutch translation

Omid Scobie has insisted that his controversial book Endgame was 'written at lightning speed' - despite the author having announced it last year. He also said he faced 'insane translation times'.

LIZ JONES: 'Kate wore the ultimate REVENGE DRESS for the diplomats last night. Like Diana, she sent a message to the world that she will not be cowed'

What a difference a year, and a few undeserved missiles, make. In 2022, at the Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace, the Princess of Wales was regal But a little too appropriate.

LIZ JONES: 'Kate wore the ultimate REVENGE DRESS  for the diplomats last night. Like Diana, she sent a message to the world that she will not be cowed'

What a difference a year, and a few undeserved missiles, make. In 2022, at the Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace, the Princess of Wales was regal But a little too appropriate.

Harry 'WAS given a save the date to Duke of Westminster's wedding but turned the invite down and said it would be too 'awkward' if he and Meghan attended', Sussex source insists

Prince Harry received a 'save the date' to the Duke of Westminster's wedding but declined the invitation to avoid an 'awkward' clash with the royal family , sources have claimed.

King and Queen are joined by Prince William and a dazzling Kate Middleton as they put on a united front at Buckingham Palace Christmas Diplomatic Reception amid Omid Scobie racism row

Accompanied by Queen Camilla and The Prince and Princess of Wales , Charles, 75, welcomed more than 500 dignitaries to Buckingham Palace for the glittering annual Diplomatic Reception.

Maori MPs 'mockingly swear allegiance to King Charles by calling him King Skin Rash' at the opening of New Zealand parliament

Three lawmakers from the Te Pāti Māori party, the smallest in parliament and represents the Maori people mockingly called him 'Kīngi harehare', instead of using the Maori name for him, 'Kīngi Tiāre'

Revealed: How The Crown has helped boost UK tourism, with flight searches to filming locations soaring by up to 53% whenever a new season of the Netflix hit becomes available to stream

The winning combination of history and iconic landmarks depicted on screen has resulted in global travellers turning their attention to UK destinations.

Meghan Markle wears bracelet gifted by King Charles on first outing since 'royal racists' were named in The Netherlands - sparking speculation she's 'using her jewellery to send subtle messages'

Meghan, 42, stepped out in Santa Barbara on Monday wearing a Bentley & Skinner diamond tennis bracelet - a gift from the King worth at least £4,900 atop her Cartier bangle.

Taylor Swift, Vladimir Putin, Sam Altman and Barbie are all shortlisted for Time Person of the Year

TIME Magazine has released the shortlist for its Person of the Year category, naming the individual, group or concept that most influenced the world in 2023.

Meghan's peace offering? Duchess wears bracelet gifted by King Charles on first outing since 'royal racists' were named in The Netherlands - sparking speculation she's 'using her jewellery to send subtle messages'

Meghan opted for an unassuming look in Santa Barbara, a few miles from her Montecito mansion , she accessorised with hundreds of pounds worth of accessories.

Meghan shows subtle signal of support for King Charles as she wears diamond bracelet he gave her as a present on first outing since since 'royal racists' were named in Dutch translation of Omid Scobie's Endgame

Meghan opted for an unassuming look in Santa Barbara, a few miles from her Montecito mansion , she accessorised with hundreds of pounds worth of accessories.

Meghan Markle sports £180 phone case with £250 sunglasses and £78 New Balance trainers as she ignores Scobie fallout and steps out in Santa Barbara

Meghan opted for an unassuming look in Santa Barbara, a few miles from her Montecito mansion , she accessorised with hundreds of pounds worth of accessories.

Who is Team Sussex and who stayed loyal to Team Wales? How Harry and William's high society friends have split their loyalties as its revealed the Sussexes aren't invited to the Duke of Westminster's wedding

The Duke of Westminster, godfather to George and Archie, is said to want to avoid tension by bringing the warring siblings together at this wedding. So who is loyal to who?