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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will touch down in Sydney on Friday for their first tour of a Commonwealth nation since the monarch’s coronation.

The importance of the trip is underlined by the fact King Charles will be halting his cancer treatment to make the journey, but it also means the itinerary will be less jam-packed for the 75-year-old than some of his previous 16 visits to Australia.

Only those in NSW and the ACT will be able to attend public events.

After arriving on Friday evening the royal couple will spend the weekend in Sydney before heading to Canberra.

Monday, October 21 

The first scheduled public engagement will from 12:35pm on Monday at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra where they will visit the For Our Country Memorial.

Those wishing to attend need to be there no later than 11:45am to avoid road closures and to allow for security screening.

From 1pm people will be able to see the royal couple at Parliament House, with members of the public advised to arrive no later than 12.10 to again allow for road closures and security measures.

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King Charles III is set to land in Sydney on Friday for his first trip to Australia since being crowned monarch

Tuesday, October 22 

The royals will greet crowds at the Opera House forecourt at 4.20pm with the entry point to the Sydney Opera House precinct open from 3pm.

From 4.50pm King Charles and Camilla will visible on the Man O’War Steps, the historic jetty near the Opera House, as they review the Royal Australian Navy fleet and defence force flyover.

The best vantage points to see this are Farm Cove, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.

Road closures will be in effect from 3:50pm.

Other engagements 

In other private engagements King Charles will tour the National Botanic Gardens on Black Mountain in Canberra.

He will have a meeting with CSIRO scientists researching the impact of bushfires and the resilience of the environment.

Camilla will meet family and domestic violence advocates and representatives from the organisation GIVIT, which helps distribute donations across a range of charities.

After the fleet inspection, King Charles and Camilla will attend a community barbecue.

Australians of the Year Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer will meet the King to discuss their world-leading research on cancer treatments.

King Charles will meet Aboriginal leaders to discuss culture and community.

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The importance of the trip is underlined by the fact King Charles will be halting his cancer treatment to make the journey, but it also means the itinerary will be less jam-packed for the 75-year-old than some of his previous 16 visits to Australia

Meanwhile, the Queen will visit a Sydney library and meet students participating in a series of writing workshops.

The couple will later attend another community barbecue in Parramatta hosted by the New South Wales premier which will showcase local produce.

Following his short visit to Australia the King will fly to Samoa on Wednesday for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and will return to the UK on October 26.

Previous visits 

King Charles III has been to Australia 16 times.

The first visit was in 1966 where at the age 17 he completed two terms as an exchange student at Timbertop, Geelong Grammar School, in Victoria.

A particularly memorable incident happened in 1979 when then-Prince Charles was taking a morning dip at Perth’s Cottesloe Beach, but was taken by surprise when Jane Priest, a bikini-clad 26-year-old model, grabbed his shoulders to plant a kiss on his cheek.

In 1983, he came to show off his newly married wife Princess Diana, with Aussies completely caught up in Di-mania.

His most recent visit was in 2018 when he opened the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.

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How is King Charles’ health? 

King Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February following prostate surgery and has been receiving weekly treatment ever since.

He will be underdoing treatment right up until he flies with his doctors, who  are reportedly content for it to be paused briefly while he is away.

Immediately on returning to the UK he will resume treatment when he returns to the UK.

The Prince of Wales has insisted he has “no other agenda” than “desperately trying to help” people in need through his drive to tackle homelessness.

William, in a newly-released clip from a forthcoming ITV documentary about his ambitious Homewards initiative, described how he views his royal role as attempting to influence and help where he can.

The future king was quizzed about critics who might question whether he is the right person to lead the project, which is designed to eradicate homelessness in six locations around the UK.

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William during a visit to the East Belfast Mission at the Skainos Centre, Belfast, as part of his tour of the UK last year to launch Homewards (Liam McBurney/PA)

The interviewer asked: “There will be some people who might question whether you’re the right person to lead this project and its efforts to end homelessness. How would you respond to that?”

William replied: “I think everyone having a right to a safe and stable home benefits us all.

“I come with no other agenda than desperately trying to help people who are in need.

“And I see that as part of my role, is that, why else would I be here if I’m not using this role properly to influence and help people where I can?”

William himself has several homes – his main home Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, as well as his Anmer Hall mansion in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London.

As heir to the throne, he inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate – a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than £1 billion – when his father became King, and the prince is entitled to its annual £23 million profits as his private income.

He previously announced plans to build houses on Duchy land to tackle homelessness, with 24 homes in Nansledan, Newquay, alongside “wrap-around support” for local people to create a path to a permanent home.

In the brief clip, the prince described how he liked a “big challenge” but needed support to combat homelessness.

“And I like a big challenge, I do like that, but I can’t do it on my own,” he said.

The prince was followed for the Prince William: We Can End Homelessness programme during the first year of his Homewards initiative.

The campaign is a major long-term focus for William, who has told how visiting shelters with his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales as a child left a deep and lasting impression and inspired his work.

Homewards aims to develop a blueprint for eradicating homelessness in all its forms, “making it rare, brief and unrepeated”.

Six Homewards locations were chosen – Newport, Lambeth, Belfast, Aberdeen, Sheffield and three neighbouring Dorset towns, Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch – with the aim of delivering bespoke solutions to issues in each area.

The documentary will be broadcast on October 30 and 31 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, STV and STV Player.

The Spencer sisters put on a dashing display as they attended the Centrepoint Awards at the British Museum tonight to pay homage to their late aunt’s campaign work.

Princess Diana‘s nieces, Lady Kitty, 33, and twins Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza, 32, co-ordinated their outfits, each wearing a light shade of blue.

Amelia and Kitty showcased their impressive ‘twinning’ fashion, each donning a silk dress with slightly varied but equally striking silhouettes and accessories from Boodles.

The daughters of Earl Charles Spencer joined their cousin and Centrepoint patron, the Prince of Wales, 42, at the event.

The Centrepoint Awards celebrate the achievements of young people who have transformed their lives after experiencing homelessness.

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Lady Eliza Spencer, Lady Kitty Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer (from L to R) appeared in high spirits as they attended the Centrepoint Awards 2024 at The British Museum

The late Princess Diana was a longtime and passionate supporter of initiatives to end homelessness.

Lady Kitty opted for a sheer lace dress illustrated with a Venice-like scene, complete with floral embroidery.

Each of the sisters opted for a similarly glamorous makeup look, accentuated with a touch of pink blusher.

While Eliza chose to style her blonde tresses loose for the occasion, Kitty and Amelia sported sleek updos.

It comes after Lady Kitty Spencer shared a previously unseen childhood photograph of her younger twin sisters to mark their birthdays in July.

The socialite took to Instagram to share a gushing post celebrating her ‘two rays of sunshine’ – Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer, who turned 32 this summer.

Among a series of glamorous photographs of Princess Diana’s twin nieces, Kitty shared a monochrome photograph of them during their childhood.

The twin daughters of Charles Spencer and his first wife, Victoria Aitken, who spent their childhood between Constantia, South Africa, and their family’s estate, Althorp, looked adorable as they posed outside in the snap.

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The cousins of Prince William posed for photographs outside the British Museum on Wednesday evening

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33-year-old Lady Kitty Spencer donned a striking blue dress embroidered with a Venice-like scene

Kitty wrote: ‘Happy birthday to my two rays of sunshine & thank you for being the best sisters, friends and aunts I could wish for. I wish you both every blessing always and I love you with all my heart – always.’

The twin sisters relocated from Cape Town to London in 2021 and emerged from the shadow of their elder sibling, Kitty.

After signing with Storm Model Management, they swiftly began starring in magazine features and attending fashion shows around the globe.

At these high-profile events, the nieces of Princess Diana often showcase their impressive ‘twinning’ fashion, characterised by vibrant colours and striking silhouettes.

Amelia and Eliza previously said they are looking forward to fulfilling long-held ambitions; Amelia hopes to become a wedding planner and Eliza dreams of being an interior designer.

In March, the eldest daughter of Earl Spencer announced she had secretly given birth to her first child with husband Michael Lewis, 65 – making the twins aunts for the first time.

Although Kitty didn’t confirm her baby’s gender in her Mother’s Day post, her younger sister Lady Eliza gushed about her ‘perfect little niece’ in the comments.

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Pictured: Lady Kitty Spencer, Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer arriving at the Centrepoint Awards 2024

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Kitty opted for a glamorous make-up look for the occasion, complete with a sweep on pink blusher

Yesterday, Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer were elegant as ever as they attended the NET-A-PORTER ‘New Brands To Know’ cocktail event in London.

Eliza made a glamorous appearance in a draped black gown teamed with bedazzled cream heels.

She accentuated her bright blue eyes with smokey shadow, pulling her locks out of the way in an intricate updo.

Her sister Amelia Spencer, 32, made a statement in a bold black leather trench coat, adding a pop of colour with scarlet heels.

She wore her blonde hair down, and in a straightened sleek look.

To accessorise, she held onto a micro handbag as she posed for photos with a smiling Eliza.

They were joined by other VIPs including Afua Hirsch and Pixie Geldof.

On Princess Diana‘s first ever foreign tour, to Australia and New Zealand, she was just 21 with a ten-month-old Prince William in tow – and faced a barrage of anti-royal sentiment.

She and Prince Charles touched down in Australia in March 1983. The Daily Mail reported at the time how Australian prime minister Bob Hawke didn’t even bow to the couple, though his wife Hazel did.

Anti-royal Hawke at first dismissed their visit as not the ‘most important thing’ he would be doing in his first several months as the country’s new leader, historian Robert Lacey told in his book Battle Of Brothers.

He had only been elected earlier that year and Charles and Diana were originally invited by the former prime minister Malcolm Fraser.

However, by the end of the trip they had won the hearts of many Australians.

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Diana carrying Prince William as they arrive at Alice Springs Airport at the start of their tour in March 1983

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Diana, wearing a peach-coloured dress designed by Bellville Sassoon, is greeted by the public during a walkabout on March 25, 1983, in Canberra

Diana attracted a lot of attention during the tour and large crowds gathered to see the princess.

Lacey told how one photographer, Jayne Fincher, said: ‘We went to Sydney and wanted to photograph her with the Opera House, but just when we got there it was like the whole of Sydney had come out.

‘It was just a sea of people… and all you could see was the top of this little pink hat bobbing along.’

The profound impact Diana was having was also noticed by her husband who would be greeted by disappointed crowds when he walked to their side and his wife went to the other.

Lacey told how Charles jokingly said: ‘It’s not fair, is it? You’d better ask for your money back.’

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The Prince of Wales puts an affectionate hand on Diana during their first tour together, to Australia

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The Prince and Princess of Wales greet crowds during a visit to the Ginger Factory in Yandina, Queensland, in April 1983

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The couple, with Prince William, arriving in Australia in March 1983. During the tour a well-known Maori agitator mooned the couple

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Princess Diana, a ‘little pink hat bobbing along’ with crowds outside the Sydney Opera House

1983: Princess Diana and Prince Charles on Australia tour

The trip even reportedly brought the young couple closer together and Diana would often hold Charles’s hand in the car.

Though not everyone in the mass gatherings happily waved at the Prince and Princess of Wales.

One protester, ‘a well-known Maori agitator’, mooned the couple, a confidential document revealed.

The report was written by the then New Zealand High Commissioner Sir Richard Stratton, to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Diana and Charles pose for pictures at Ayers Rock (now known as Uluru) in the Northern Territory

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The couple visiting Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne in April 1983

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Charles and Diana standing outside Government House in Canberra where they met prime minister Bob Hawke and his wife Hazel

Prince William and his parents on royal tour of Australia in 1983

It read: ‘The professional, mainly white, protesters made little impact. A well-known Maori agitator presented his bare – and hideous! – bottom (allegedly the worst Maori insult, but I have my doubts!) to Their Royal Highnesses as they drove into Wellington from the airport.’

The document also contained details of Diana’s personal success on the tour and how ‘New Zealanders wanted above all to see the Princess of Wales, and they did, especially in the numerous ‘walkabouts’.

Sir Richard added: ‘Princess Diana’s clothes and homely (in the best, English sense) gestures towards children and Prince Charles’s witty speeches won particular acclaim.’

Prince William was only ten months old at the time and travelled to Australia and New Zealand with his parents.

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The couple stood riding a Land Rover at the Hands Oval sports ground in Western Australia as Diana accepts gifts from children

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Holding flowers, Diana talks to well-wishers with Charles as they arrive at RAAF base Fairbairn in Canberra, Australia

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How the Daily Mail reported the tour in 1983

He stayed with a nanny at the Woomargama sheep station in New South Wales and Charles and Diana regularly flew back to be with him.

William even crawled for the first time during the trip and both his parents were there to witness and enjoy the moment.

The couple’s second son, Prince Harry, was born the following year on September 15, 1984, at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London.

Since the release of photograph stills from Rivals, fans of Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles series have eagerly anticipated the Disney+ adaptation which comes to our screens on Friday 18 October.

The cast, starring Emily Atack, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson and Victoria Smurfit, has undergone a magnificent 80s makeover, which is reminiscent of Princess Diana‘s iconic style.

Set in 1986, this eight-part series dramatises the scandal from Jilly Cooper’s bestselling novel, focusing on the fierce rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) in the fictional landscape of independent television.

Many of the standout outfits draw inspiration from Princess Diana’s wardrobe during that era, showcasing everything from chic country looks to red carpet-worthy attire.

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Many of the standout outfits from Rivals draw inspiration from Princess Diana’s wardrobe during the 80s

Princess Diana was a trendsetter in 80s fashion, effortlessly capturing attention with her outfit choices.

Whether attending a glamorous gala or enjoying leisure time in the countryside, the royal was always impeccably dressed.

Her wardrobe included everything from casual wear to designer pieces, championing 80s prints, puff sleeves and power suits.

Diana often embraced a country chic style, particularly at sporting events or during visits to Sandringham, opting for tartan skirts, tweed suits and wax jackets, with a preference for Barbour’s ‘Burghley’ coat.

In a similar vein, the cast of Rivals presents outfits that Diana would have surely admired.

In one image, the leading ladies are seen in quilted and wax jackets paired with corduroy and tartan skirts, with one even accessorising her look with a regal pearl necklace.

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Diana often embraced a country chic style, particularly at sporting events or during visits to Sandringham, opting for tartan skirts, tweed skirt suits and Barbour wax jackets, with a preference for the ‘Burghley’ coat (pictured, left)

Diana wore several striking skirt suits, including a pillar-box red design by Catherine Walker.

This impeccably tailored two-piece featured a slim-fitting blazer with trademark shoulder pads and gold buttons.

Catherine Walker expertly highlighted the Princess’ strengths, using her clothing to convey a message of confidence and professionalism.

Similarly, Nafessa Williams, who plays Cameron Cook, a powerful TV executive, dons a power suit reminiscent of Diana’s style.

Emily Atack, portraying Sarah Stratton, appears to draw inspiration from the royal aesthetic, too.

She showcases a printed blouse paired with a high-waisted pencil skirt, much like one of Diana’s signature ensembles from 1983.

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Diana wore several striking skirt suits, including a pillar-box red design by Catherine Walker. Similarly, Nafessa Williams, who plays Cameron Cook, a powerful TV executive in Rivals, dons a power suit reminiscent of Diana’s style

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Emily Atack, portraying Sarah Stratton, appears to draw inspiration from the royal look as well. She showcases a printed blouse paired with a high-waisted pencil skirt, much like one of Diana’s signature ensembles from 1983

Elsewhere, Victoria Smurfit radiates glamour in a gown inspired by the Princess for her role as Maud O’Hara.

Diana famously wore a comparable dress by Graham Wren when she attended a concert at the Barbican Centre with Prince Charles in 1982.

Although Victoria’s version has a racier twist, the emerald green silk taffeta is clearly suggestive of the royal’s iconic style.

Meanwhile, Katherine Parkinson, portraying Lizzie Vereker, opts for a charming tea dress paired with Wellington boots.

This look echoes a blue and floral frock worn by Diana, designed by Donald Campbell, during a visit to Brisbane in 1983.

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Victoria Smurfit radiates glamour in a gown inspired by Princess Diana for her role as Maud O’Hara. While Victoria’s version has a racier twist, the emerald green silk taffeta is clearly suggestive of Diana’s iconic style

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Katherine Parkinson, portraying Lizzie Vereker, opts for a charming tea dress paired with Wellington boots. This look echoes an almost identical blue and floral frock worn by Diana, designed by Donald Campbell, during a visit to Brisbane in 1983

Rivals is another example of the many fashion inspirations drawn from Diana’s enduring legacy.

The late royal continues to influence everyone from style enthusiasts to modern royalty, such as Kate and Meghan, with her timeless outfits.

The next time you don a puffed sleeve blouse or embrace power dressing, remember to thank Princess Diana for paving the way.

David Beckham has won a legal battle against dozens of online counterfeiters.

The former football star took action against online sellers touting fake versions of his designer clothes and accessories.

DB Ventures (DBV), of which Beckham is a director, had been seeking up to $2 million (£1.6 million) from each of 150 online sellers,

mostly in Asia, who it claimed were profiting from the racket.

DBV looks after the star’s most lucrative deals and had filed a lawsuit in the US, as reported by The Sun newspaper.

Paperwork from the case shows the counterfeiters were selling via sites including Amazon, eBay and Etsy.

The items included clothing, shirts and footwear, footballs, perfume, hair and bodycare products, posters, video games, eyewear, jewellery and watches.

The complaint stated: “Their sale poses a real threat to DBV’s brand, and affects the sustainability of its business. It also affects individuals and companies who unwittingly purchase them.”

Last August, Beckham was granted a temporary injunction and asset freeze.

The judge has now made these permanent.

The court order also granted DBV’s motion for a default judgment against 44 of the defendants – awarding $9,960 (£8,000) for every infringement.

The $438,000 (£352,000) total award is substantially less than the $300 million (£240 million) Becks’ team was seeking from the 15 firms combined.

It never goes unnoticed what an exceptionally close bond the Beckham family have.

David and Victoria frequently share touching family photos from luxurious holidays

with their brood as well as sweet throwback snaps from special moments of the Beckham four growing. But did you know they are incredibly close with their in-laws?

David Beckham’s sisters, Joanne and Lynne Beckham are rarely seen,

but Victoria never fails to give the sister-duo a loving shout-out or share a sweet snap on social media from time to time.

In May when Lynne celebrated her 52nd birthday,  VB couldn’t help but share a sweet snap alongside her sister-in-law to mark the occasion.

Captioning the photo, she penned: “Happy Birthday @lynnebeckhambriggs!!!! Kisses xxx.”

Last week,  VB shared another tribute involving her sisters-in-law, this time to mark her mother-in-law’s 75th birthday. The image saw the quartet against the most beautiful orange sky. VB had her arm wrapped around Joanne whilst proudly holding up her arm, meanwhile, Lynne was on the other side with her arm around the beauty mogul’s waist, also beaming for the camera.

Captioning the post, the former Spice Girl wrote: “Happy Birthday @sandrabeckham we love you!”

But who are Lynne and Joanne Beckham? Keep scrolling to find out…

Lynne Beckham

David’s elder sister Lynne, 52, shares three children with Freddie, Georgina and Josh — with her ex-husband Colin Every.

Whilst not much is known about Lynne if one thing is for sure, she has a very close bond with her brother who was there to support her on her wedding day back in 1999. Sweet photos of the day showed David kissing his sister on one cheek, whilst her ex-husband kissed her on the other.

David and Lynne certainly know how to banter with each other. Back in 2022, Lynne couldn’t help but weigh in when David visited his mum at home where he was greeted with his “favourite meal” ham, egg, chips, mushy peas, pineapple and coleslaw, followed by a jam doughnut.

“Oh well @jo_jo_beckham_ we might get dinner one day @davidbeckham @sandra_beckham49,” she penned.

Joanne Beckham

Joanne is David’s younger sister. The 42-year-old used to be a hairdresser before changing careers and  launching  WeAreYourCity, a luxury concierge service

In 2017, Joanne began dating former Big Brother contestant Kris Donnelly, and in December, welcomed their first daughter Peggy on 8 December. The couple split, six months after Peggy was born, in June 2018.

David shared a sweet message to his sister and niece shortly after Joanne gave birth, writing: “Welcome to the world little Peggy [red love heart emoji]. So proud of my little sis and congrats @krissydonners #Daddy such a beautiful family #prouduncle,” alongside two photos of him with the newborn.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lionel Messi smiled and waved to adoring fans during a celebration Saturday

before Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over Chicago Fire FC to honor his latest Copa America title.

Messi stood near Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas as a video filled with highlights from his illustrious career was shown inside Chase Stadium.

They stood on a custom mat, with “Lionel Messi 45 titles,” covering the center circle of the pitch.

“Tonight, we celebrate a great milestone of our captain Leo Messi in becoming the footballer who has lifted the most trophies in the history of this sport,” Mas said.

“And I am sure he won’t stop at 45. We hope he can lift many more in the future.”

No player has won more titles for club and country.

No player has celebrated more success in the sport’s history.

However, this celebration was brief and somber. And the quest to Messi’s 46th title is on standby.

Messi slowly limped to and from midfield, wearing a walking boot on his injured right ankle. He wasn’t inclined to say a few words, allowing his smiles and waves to speak for him.

Every step he took was a reminder of the awkward play that caused his right ankle to twist inside, swelling to the size of a softball, as he wept on Argentina’s bench in the second half of the Copa America final before victory.

It was also a telling barometer of just how soon Messi will return from injury: It might not be soon at all.

Messi’s ankle will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, Inter Miami coach Tata Martino said earlier this week.

Martino was mum about Messi’s status after the game, including his potential to miss the MLS All-Star game this week.

The way Messi walked showed it could be a month-to-month affair.

The bad news: Leagues Cup begins next Saturday, and Messi will likely be unavailable to help Inter Miami defend its title (the 44th of his career).

The tournament is a five-week dash with a final set for Aug. 25. It might not be enough recovery time for Messi to make his return.

The good news: Inter Miami is in tremendous shape for the rest of the MLS season, and a playoff run where home-field advantage and less travel for Messi could also play its parts.

Inter Miami has won six of seven matches without Messi since Copa America began, adding another on Saturday thanks to goals by Matias Rojas in the sixth minute and Jordi Alba in the 75th minute in a 2-1 win over Chicago.

“We tried to put together a team where we could hide the absences, especially Leo’s absence,” Martino said of squad. “And well, I think, in that sense, the guys who had to take charge have given very good (performances).”

Inter Miami has 53 points after the Chicago match, and a first-place lead in the MLS Eastern Conference strengthened with two wins and two losses by second-place Cincinnati this week.

If Inter Miami failed to gain another point, they likely could still qualify for the MLS playoffs.

The 50-point threshold alone would be good for at least a Top 7 seed in each of the last three seasons, and MLS playoffs welcome nine teams from each conference into the postseason.

Not only has Inter Miami won without Messi, they’re on prime footing to continue competing for a top playoff seed in anticipation for his return.

Seeing Messi raise another trophy this year would be a sight to see.

But just seeing Messi return to action – when he’s not injured, crying or limping – would be good enough for his legion of adoring fans.

When will Messi return from injury?

It’s unclear when Messi will return, but he will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, Martino said earlier this week.

When did Messi get hurt?

Messi injured his ankle during the Copa America final against Colombia last Sunday. He was injured in the first half and tried to play in the second half before making an early exit.

What is Inter Miami’s record?

Inter Miami (16 wins, four losses, five draws) is in first in the Supporters’ Shield Standings with 53 points (two points ahead of the team in first place). The club also leads MLS with 56 goals.

When does Leagues Cup tournament begin?

The Leagues Cup begins next Saturday, with matches between MLS and LIGA MX clubs, all live streamed on Apple TV.

Inter Miami will host Puebla next Saturday in Chase Stadium, and face Tigres UANL on Aug. 3 at NRG Stadium in Houston in the first two games of Leagues Cup.

Victoria Beckham wants to send Catherine, Princess of Wales a “pamper package”.

The 42-year-old royal – who has three young children with Prince William – has been undergoing chemotherapy

after being diagnosed with cancer following abdominal surgery in January.

Fashion designer Victoria, 50, and her retired footballer spouse David, 49, have a close bond with the royal family,

and Posh Spice would love to gift her items from her eponymous fashion brand as she has been worrying about her amid her health battle.

A source close to the former Spice Girl told Heat magazine: “Victoria has really been concerned about Kate, and she and David have sent her lots of messages of support.

“But Vic wants to do something more and would like to send Kate a pamper package with some of her favourite bits from her own range, as well as other treats that she knows Kate will like.

“There are a lot of rules around sending gifts to the royals, so Vic is keen to make sure it’s done as friends and not from her business.

“But she just wants to keep her spirits up.”

Catherine has been recuperating privately and has made rare appearances since her surgery, including attending Wimbledon this month.

She said in a video address in March: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.

“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.

“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.

“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.

“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.

“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.”

During an appearance on PEOPLE (the TV Show!) Thursday, Longoria, 47,

told host Kay Adams that her close friend Victoria Beckham is dressing her for Brooklyn Beckham’s upcoming wedding.

Longoria shared she and Victoria, 47, will be in “coordinating dresses” when Brooklyn, who the designer shares and David Beckham, ties the knot with Nicola Peltz.

Explaining how their styling process works, Longoria told Adams: “I just go into her closet normally, and go, ‘I need a dress.’”

The Desperate Housewives star added that Victoria just “tells me” what to wear.

“She’s like, ‘Do you like the black or the green?’ And I say, ‘Black.’ She goes, ‘Great. Green.’”

In addition to their friendship, Longoria and Victoria’s fashion partnership has long been in existence.

When Longoria married her husband José Bastón in 2016, she walked down the aisle in a gown created by the former Spice Girls member.

“It wasn’t my first rodeo and I just wanted something sweet and simple and elegant — and no better person to do it than Victoria. So, I went to London a couple times for fittings and we went over fabric and styles. She pulled out all these fabrics and every single dress she’s ever made. We looked at all the tops, bottoms, zippers, styles, and it was a really fun experience,” Longoria told PEOPLE in June 2016.

As for Brooklyn’s wedding, the photographer, 23, and Peltz, 27, are hoping to say “I do” sometime this year.

In a November 2021 interview with Hello! Brooklyn opened up about his wedding plans, explaining he had hoped to have tied the knot by now, but because of COVID-19 restrictions, they decided to hold off.

“We’ve been engaged for a year and if COVID wasn’t a thing we’d have liked to have been married already, and it has been a bit difficult,” Brooklyn said in the interview. “You know, I’ve only just started to travel again, I’m traveling a little bit now but hopefully, it’ll be next year,” he said.

While the rest of his family — his parents and siblings Romeo, Cruz and Harper Beckham — hunkered down in the U.K. amid the pandemic, Brooklyn and Peltz stayed together in New York before relocating to Beverly Hills.

“I’m marrying my best friend so we kind of have our own little bubble together now and it’s just really nice,” he said at the time.

Brooklyn proposed to Peltz in July 2020 after first making their relationship public that January.