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Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Prince William and Princess Kate's Garden Party Guests Give Major Clue as to Who Will Be Their "Rock" When He Becomes King
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Prince William and Princess Kate attended the final Buckingham Palace garden party of the year on Tuesday, May 20, and the royal couple invited some close family members to join them at the elegant event. While the couple have been taking steps to prepare Prince George for his eventual role as King, they've also been prepping themselves for their future on the throne—and their guests at Tuesday's garden party give some hints about who William and Kate will rely on one day. The Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by William's uncle, Prince Edward, and his wife, Duchess Sophie, William's cousins Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall, and Queen Elizabeth's first cousin, the Duke of Gloucester, and his wife, the Duchess of Gloucester. Kate's "royal sister" Duchess Sophie is said to have been a great source of comfort while the Princess of Wales battled cancer last year, and Princess Charlotte has joined Sophie for girly shopping trips in London. It's also been reported that the Prince of Wales is considering making Edward and Sophie's 21-year-old daughter, Lady Louise, a working royal one day. The Wales family is also close with Zara and her husband, Mike Tindall—and body language expert Darren Stanton recently shared that the Olympic equestrian has become a "rock" for the Royal Family. "She clearly thinks highly of her family and has developed strong bonds with everyone," Stanton said, speaking on behalf of Betfair Slots. "They seem to see her as a real rock who can always be relied on. Family is very close to her heart." King Charles has been said to want Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice to stay in the royal fold, even if they likely won't become full-time working members of the family. "While King Charles remains keen to keep Beatrice and Eugenie close, deploying them at garden parties and receptions, neither will receive the full-time royal roles that their father [Prince Andrew] once coveted for them," Daily Mail columnist Ephraim Hardcastle wrote in January. As for garden party fashion, the Princess of Wales—who wore an olive Victoria Beckham suit to present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design last week—repeated the pale yellow dress she wore during the Platinum Jubilee, adding a slightly different floral-trimmed hat. She gave a sentimental touch to the look with her diamond wedding earrings, which feature a dangling acorn, as featured on the princess's coat of arms. Meanwhile, Duchess Sophie wore a pretty pink floral dress, while Zara dressed in a long-sleeved white floral midi dress and Eugenie looked lovely in navy polka dots.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal News Roundup: Kate Middleton's Wax Statue, Prince Archie's Sweet Pic & King Charles's Rare Health Update
King Charles and Prince William attended the Service for the Order of the Bath, a royal tradition dating back hundreds of years. Buckingham Palace shared a striking image of the father-son duo standing side-by-side in traditional military attire. King Charles happily embraced a royal fan during a visit to the David Hockney Gallery in Bradford, although this is generally considered to be against royal protocol. The monarch was joined by Queen Camilla when he visited Bradford Live. They spoke with local artists and watched a rehearsal by students of 'Sing, Dance, Leap.' King Charles gave a rare health update at the Impact Hub Yorkshire in Little Germany, Bradford. He told a local florist he's "on the better side" of his cancer journey. The queen welcomed a furry member to the royal family. The 77-year-old royal shared a pic with her newly adopted rescue dog, Moley, on Instagram. The king and queen announced a few more details regarding their visit to North America, including the State Opening of the Parliament of Canada and a community event in Ottawa. Their Majesties visited the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show. The king was spotted with a traditional walking stick that bears a striking resemblance to the cane his late mother received as a gift from the British Army. Princess Catherine presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Patrick McDowell. For the occasion, she rocked an olive power suit by Victoria Beckham. The royal also paid tribute to the late queen by wearing her famous Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings. The Prince and Princess of Wales attended a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, marking Middleton's official return after a two-year hiatus. She stunned in butter-yellow—the same color her cousin-in-law, Zara Tindall, wore three days before. Middleton's statement hat had a surprise connection to her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle. Seven days after Middleton stepped out for a concert in a belted blazer dress, her cousin-in-law, Princess Beatrice, donned the same outfit at the FEVO Sport Industry Awards 2025 in London. Madame Tussauds London debuted a brand-new Kate Middleton wax figure, which includes a touching tribute to Princess Diana. Prince William showed his sporty side during a surprise visit to the Leith Community Centre in Scotland, and his body language spoke volumes. In honor of their seventh wedding anniversary, Markle paid tribute to Harry with a heartwarming collage that details their love story. It features several PDA pics and a sweet image of Prince Archie kissing Lilibet. Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, shared a vintage photo of their maternal grandfather, Maurice Fermoy, and his twin brother, Frank. Sarah Ferguson served as a guest speaker at the Foreign Sisters Lunch in support of Cancer Research UK. Duchess Sophie used Middleton's favorite parenting move while speaking with staff and students at the Royal School for the Blind Charity. Princess Eugenie shared a few highlights on Instagram after attending this year's Garden Party with her sister, Princess Beatrice. Princess Eugenie also visited Horatio's Garden at Salisbury District Hospital and met with people with spinal injuries. Want all the latest royal family news sent right to your inbox? Click here. Kate Middleton Wowed in Yellow at a Royal Garden Party—and It Instantly Reminded Me of 3 Days Earlier
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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‘Resilient' Kate Middleton Taking Charge to ‘Protect the Crown' Amid Drama Within Royal Family
Her appearance was unexpected — and beautifully received. Stepping out in an impeccably tailored olive-green Victoria Beckham pantsuit and white silk blouse for her first solo official outing this spring, Princess Kate stunned a London fashion crowd on May 13 as she presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to 29-year-old Patrick McDowell at an event organized by the British Fashion Council. As the Princess of Wales examined the clothes on display, Patrick told The New York Times, a sleeveless piece called the 'Wales jacket' caught her eye. 'She said, 'Why would you call it that?' with a big smile,' the winning designer shared, marveling, 'What a moment, to be sharing jokes with our future queen.' The gracious appearance is just another example of the 43-year-old's tremendous power and appeal. In recent weeks, Kate has increased both the frequency and visibility of her public engagements following her cancer diagnosis and successful treatment last year — and it's all down to duty. 'These are tenuous times for the monarchy,' a source tells Star, with King Charles III, 76, more than a year into his own cancer battle, his heir, Prince William, 42, 'under intense pressure due to his position as king-in-waiting,' plus ongoing family drama with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex 'still giving them grief.' As a result, the most senior royal men are 'falling apart behind the scenes,' adds the source. As they spiral, however, 'strong, resilient' Kate has taken charge. Her popularity also continues to outshine most royals. According to a YouGov poll released in May, the mother of three is liked by 72 percent of Britons, edged out only by William, who is liked by 75 percent of his future subjects (next was Princess Anne, 74, with 69 percent, then Charles with 61 percent. Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, with 20 percent, beat out only the disgraced Prince Andrew's five percent). Kate 'has always followed the rules and managed to avoid the pitfalls that plagued other royal women, like the late Princess Diana, especially when dealing with the media,' notes the source. 'She feels it's her duty to step up and protect the crown.' More than a year after being diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer, Charles is still undergoing treatment. In March, he was briefly hospitalized due to what Buckingham Palace called 'temporary side effects.' The next month, His Majesty confessed that his diagnosis has been 'a daunting and at times frightening experience.' Yet he's insisted on doing as much as he can, making public appearances and performing state duties despite his health setbacks. 'William and Kate are worried perhaps he's taking on too much and could be jeopardizing his health,' says the source. His wife, Queen Camilla, 77, meanwhile, is torn between duty and love. Says the source, 'She's distracted by his illness and overwhelmed by the thought of losing him.' While Charles is focused on his health, William has been consumed by anger aimed at brother Prince Harry, 40, and his 43-year-old wife, says the source — and with carrying out the vengeance his father refuses to do. In April, it emerged that Meghan is still using their coveted His/Her Royal Highness titles despite promising the late queen that they would drop them when they left as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California. 'It's been talked about at the palace that when William becomes king, he plans to strip the Sussexes of their HRH titles,' says the source. Days later, William was incredulous again when, after Harry lost his yearslong legal appeal against a 2020 government decision stripping him and his family of automatic police protection when they visit Britain, the army veteran blamed the royal family for the move. In a bombshell May 2 BBC interview, he claimed his father wouldn't speak with him and insisted that despite his long estrangement from Charles and William, 'I would love reconciliation with my family,' adding, 'There's no point in continuing to fight anymore. Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has.' The Princess of Wales is doing her best to protect the monarchy — and her marriage — by supporting her husband. He and Charles both have notoriously 'short fuses,' says the source, 'especially when things don't go their way.' Indeed, as a senior palace staffer told royal expert Robert Jobson in 2023, the Prince of Wales 'can be difficult.' The staffer called him 'a driven person,' which 'can make him impatient and short-tempered.' In 2024, Jobson shared more, writing in his book The Making of a Modern Monarch that William 'can be a bit of a shouter when he loses it.' But Kate, an advocate for mental health, 'knows how to manage these situations, by staying calm and showing empathy, supporting his feelings, and providing a quiet space,' says the source. His ongoing rift with Harry 'breaks her heart,' adds the source, and upsets her to the point that she's been encouraging William to see both sides and make peace. If anyone can broker a truce, it's Kate, 'a brilliant arbiter and peacemaker,' her uncle Gary Goldsmith said three years ago. Kate knows how important image is for the institution, explains the source, 'and is wise enough to know this is not the legacy King Charles deserves to leave when he passes. They need to put their differences aside for the monarchy's sake.' She's also fiercely protective of her own children. As Harry detailed in his memoir, Spare, it's not easy being the sibling of the heir to the throne. 'Harry was clearly damaged by the 'spare' mentality' Charles raised him with following Diana's 1997 death, says the source. Kate is determined to ensure the next generation of 'spares' — younger children Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — get along with the heir, eldest son Prince George, 11. As she guides them into public life, which most recently included taking them out of school to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with the royal family on May 5, 'Kate's supporting their emotional well-being, giving them lots of love and encouragement and letting them express their feelings,' explains the source. As she prepares to be the first commoner to become queen consort since 1471, Kate isn't afraid to step up. Back in January when she announced her cancer was officially in remission, she visited the hospital where she'd quietly undergone chemotherapy months earlier. There, she told a patient that while she was being treated, 'everyone said to me, 'Please keep a positive mindset, it makes such a difference.'' It's advice Kate can return to now. While William may have the blue blood that entitles him to rule, a royals insider told Star earlier this year, 'Kate is the glue that's keeping the monarchy together.'
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Princess Kate knows EXACTLY what she's doing with secret power suit message to Posh, expert says
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCESS Kate knew exactly what she was doing with her secret power suit message to Posh, a royal expert has claimed. The Princess of Wales, 43, presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design while wearing a suit designed by Posh Spice herself last week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Princess Kate's knew exactly what she was doing when she wore a power suit designed by Posh Spice, a royal expert has claimed Credit: Alamy 4 Experts say the power suit worn by Kate shows where her allegiance lies with the alleged ongoing feud David and Victoria are having with their son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30 Credit: Getty 4 The Princess of Wales donned the suit while visiting the British Fashion council in central London last week Credit: PA And, the Princess hinted at the reason for her Beckham backing after she was overheard saying she liked to support British designers. Now, royal experts Samara Gill and Arthur Edwards have weighed in on on The Sun's royal exclusive show. Speaking to our royal editor Matt Wilkinson, Arthur said that he is "certain" Kate wore the Victoria Beckham outfit to show some solidarity. Arthur said that Kate looked "stunning" in the suit. He added that David is a "lovely man" who has given everything to help Brooklyn have a life and a successful career. Arthur said: "Family is everything, if you distance yourself from then, it's just sad. "It's like Harry, family is so important it's everything." David and Victoria are reportedly fighting with their son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30. And the royal experts believed the "power suit" worn by Kate really showed where her allegiances lie. Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from David's epic 50th birthday celebrations, including an intimate family dinner at their Cotswolds home, a family trip to France two days later and a Saturday night soiree in London. Prince Harry & Meghan's secret mansion summit with Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz to share trauma of toxic family feuds At the event last week, the Princess of Wales was seen presenting winning designer Patrick McDowell with the prestigious award. Kate toured the pop-up studio of Patrick McDowell, who runs a luxury sustainable fashion brand that has dressed Lady Gaga and Keira Knightley, to see the designer and his team in action. While being shown the exhibition space, Kate was heard telling Patrick: "I love British fashion and up and coming designers." She also chatted to models hailing the design and cut of their outfits and was overheard celebrating "sustainability in the fashion industry". Prince Harry & Meghan's secret mansion summit with Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz to share trauma of toxic family feuds PRINCE Harry and Meghan are secretly supporting Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz amid their family row — and had them over for dinner last week. The quartet dined at the Sussexes' mansion in Montecito, California, just days after Brooklyn skipped all of his dad David's 50th birthday celebrations. A source familiar with the event said: 'Harry and Meghan were very empathetic and very kind to them both. 'Harry was fully aware of the situation and offered Brooklyn his unwavering support as someone who has been through similar.' The Duchess of Sussex and Nicola found 'common ground' after both were accused of wrecking their husbands' families, sources told The Sun. Harry offered his 'unwavering support' to Brooklyn at the private get-together amid their ongoing 'toxic' family feuds. Influencer Brooklyn, 26, and his US actress wife Nicola, 30, are said to have 'gratefully received' an invitation to dinner at the Sussexes' £11million mansion in Montecito, California. It came just days after David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations, which were skipped by his son and daughter-in-law. While the dinner had been arranged before the acrimonious fall-out between the Beckham clan, the quartet were said to have 'found a lot of common ground'. Last night, a source familiar with the intimate event said: 'This was an unexpected invite, but one gratefully received by Brooklyn and Nicola, who both feel pretty battle-wounded. 'Harry and Meghan were very empathetic and very kind to them both. 'Harry was fully aware of the situation and offered Brooklyn his unwavering support as someone who has been through similar. 'Nicola and Meghan also had a bit of a 'deep n' meaningful' as obviously both women have been positioned in the media as home-wreckers — the women to tear apart their husbands' families. 'Meghan had a lot of sympathy for her, and said there was shared common ground. 'They didn't meet in relation to recent developments and headlines, but it was an honest but very welcome coincidence.' It comes as Kate hailed nature as her "sanctuary" in a touching video marking her and William's anniversary trip to a Scottish island. She posted the 2.26-second long clip to her Instagram account, speaking out about the importance of nature and sustainability. In the video, the Princess of Wales narrated the short clip, speaking about the importance of nature. She explained that nature has been her "sanctuary" it represents "rebirth" - highlighting her passion for eco-conscious practices in the fashion world and beyond.
Mercury
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mercury
Princess Catherine sends clear message amid reported fiery Beckham feud
Digital Reporter Reilly Sullivan has weighed in on the speculation surrounding Princess Catherine's eye-catching new look during an event in London, with some believing she may be sending a secret message to the Beckham family. The 43-year-old Princess of Wales attended the Award for British Design, named after the late Queen Elizabeth, in an olive-green power suit from Victoria Beckham's Spring collection. 'I think it was a bit of a message of support because we know that the Beckhams have been very supportive of the royal family. They've really doubled down on that in the last 18 months,' Mr Sullivan told Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power. 'So I think that this is sort of a mutual thing. It's kind of like, I see you, I respect you, I know what you're going through. And she looked fantastic.'
