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Sky News AU
22-05-2025
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- Sky News AU
‘All eyes on Kate': Princess of Wales hosts garden party at Buckingham Palace
Digital Reporter Reilly Sullivan discusses Princess Kate returning to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party for the first time in two years. 'All eyes were on Kate this week, she was back at Buckingham Palace hosting this garden party,' Mr Sullivan told Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power. 'They hosted all of these people from across the UK, some of them, I'm sure, were there just to see Kate … pretty exciting to have the Princess of Wales back in action. 'All the headlines were about a very special meeting between Kate and two of the guests … whose daughter sadly passed away from cancer. 'That was a very sort of sombre moment for Kate.'
Sky News AU
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie step out in support of Prince William and Princess Catherine at Buckingham Palace Garden Party amid ongoing royal rift
Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie have thrown their support behind Prince William and Princess Catherine, attending Tuesday's Buckingham Palace Garden Party in a show of solidarity. The annual event, one of several hosted at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland, typically sees the Sovereign take the lead. But with King Charles III and Queen Camilla tied up at another historic engagement earlier in the day, it was William and Catherine who stepped into hosting duties. The party began around 4pm local time, with working royals Prince William, 42, Princess Catherine, 43, Prince Edward, 61, and Duchess Sophie, 60, taking their places on the palace steps as "God Save The King" rang out. Catherine was a vision in a pale yellow Emilia Wickstead dress, paired with a Philip Treacy hat- repeating the very same headpiece she wore to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding seven years ago. She also wore the diamond Robinson Pelham earrings she chose for her own wedding to William in 2011. Guests were treated to tea, finger sandwiches and mini cakes, as the royal couple made their way across the iconic lawns to greet attendees from various organisations and patronages. Among the sea of top hats and fascinators were Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie, who mingled with guests and chatted warmly. Zara, daughter of Princess Anne, wore a soft pink and white floral frock by Angelika, while Eugenie, daughter of Prince Andrew, opted for a navy and white spotted midi dress with a coordinating navy hat. Their presence follows a similar show of family unity at the Bahrain Grand Prix in April, where they were seen catching up with Princess Beatrice and Peter Phillips in the paddock area of the Sakhir circuit. While many of the late Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren remain close, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have notably been absent from royal gatherings since their departure from the Firm and move to Montecito, California in 2020. Earlier this month, Zara candidly addressed the family's strained dynamic during an appearance at a London Sporting Club lunch. "It is very hard to see from the outside, but 100 per cent, it is a family that is still going through the same struggles other people do," she said, according to The Sun. "Whether they are relationships, obviously, it is very easy to see every day. We're still very supportive of each other." Zara and her husband, retired rugby star Mike Tindall, have reportedly cut contact with Harry and Meghan following their repeated public criticisms of the royal family. Eugenie, who was once considered the Sussexes' last remaining ally within the fold, may also be shifting her stance. Her decision to attend the garden party has been seen by some as a sign of loyalty to William and Catherine, particularly after reports emerged that Harry "cut off" contact with her over a meeting she had with outspoken broadcaster Piers Morgan in 2023. In addition to Zara and Eugenie, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, long-time supporters of King Charles, attended the garden party. William and Catherine were seen warmly reconnecting with several guests, including families tied to their various causes. One poignant reunion was with the family of Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old budding photographer who died from cancer last year. Liz and her family had met Catherine, a cancer survivor, during a royal investiture in October, just weeks before her untimely death. "You changed her life for the better," Liz's mother Vicky Robayna told the Princess, as per The Sun. In Liz's honour, the family has since launched a charity called Capture, aimed at supporting those affected by Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour. Catherine was gifted Jellycat toys shaped like lemon pie and pickled onion- playful tokens Liz once gave to those she loved. Kate smiled, saying, "It matches my dress, how did you know? "…If you need any help fundraising, maybe I can help. Please stay in touch, really." The couple also spoke with Steven Frank, a Holocaust survivor whom Catherine previously photographed in 2020, and young double amputee Tony Hudgell, who missed the King's garden party earlier this month due to traffic. William laughed, telling Tony he'd "chosen a better year" to attend this time, recalling that it had been raining during Tony's planned visit.
The Age
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Kate attends first Garden Party in two years
Lifestyle The Princess of Wales has joined Prince William at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, the first in two years after battling cancer.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Kate attends first Garden Party in two years
Lifestyle The Princess of Wales has joined Prince William at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, the first in two years after battling cancer. Loading
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kate to meet family of young photographer who died of cancer months after pair met – as she dazzles Garden Party crowd
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KATE and William have been joined by a selection of handpicked friends as they wowed crowds at Buckingham Palace Garden Party. The lavish bash sees the Wales's with invited guests from patronages, military affiliations and passion projects - including the family of a young photographer who passed away from cancer just months after meeting the Princess. 8 Kate dazzled at the garden party in a beautiful dress Credit: X/@RE_DailyMail 8 She was joined by her husband Prince William who wore a formal suit Credit: X/@RE_DailyMail 8 Princess Kate previously hugged Liz Hatton during a meeting at Windsor Castle Credit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace The gifted photographer, Liz Hatton, had been called "inspirational" by Kate last year when she gave her a warm hug at Windsor Castle. Today, Liz's mum Vicky Robayna and step-dad Aaron Robayna Thompson and brother Matteo were special guests in the Buckingham Palace garden. The family have recently created a charity called Capture to support those with Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour, in Liz's honour. The Princess of Wales, 43, whose cancer is now in remission, and Prince of Wales, 42, has previously said brave Liz had "inspired" them both. In a post after the hug they wrote: "A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today. "A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both. Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us." The teen hero, from Harrogate, died just weeks later from an incurable brain tumor, aged just 17-years-old. Paying tribute after her death William and Kate wrote: "We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has sadly passed away. "It was an honour to have met such a brave and humble young woman. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz's parents Vicky and Aaron and her brother Mateo at this unimaginably difficult time." William and Kate bump into veteran TV star on ferry while celebrating 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland Others who have the golden ticket to today's garden party include Holocaust survivor Steven Frank - who was photographed by Kate to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust in 2020. At the event today, Will looked dapper in a suit while Kate stunned in a dazzling yellow dress. They were pictured warmly greeting guests on a fine spring afternoon. Unsung heroes from Williams Homewards project and members of Action for Children - which Kate has been a patron of for nine years - also attended the event. 8 Kate and William held the event on King Charles behalf Credit: PA 8 Liz Hatton's family (pictured) attended the event Credit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace Staff from Ty Hafan, a hospice for children with severe conditions which means they are not expected to survive into adulthood, were invited too. Kate had previously visited the hospice in January. The future King and Queen also extended invites to Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie. The Sun has previously revealed Eugenie has been given the cold shoulder by Harry and Meghan after being photographed having a fun lunch with Sussex nemesis Piers Morgan last year. Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are also attending. The garden parties are a longstanding royal tradition bringing together thousands of guests from across the UK. Another garden party will take place at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on July 1. These gatherings form part of the royal calendar of public engagements, allowing the monarch to meet people from various walks of life who have made positive contributions to their communities. It comes after Kate and William were notably absent from a Buckingham Palace garden party earlier this month. King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the first of several planned garden parties at Buckingham Palace on May 7. The royal couple welcomed guests to the palace grounds as part of the traditional summer events calendar. Charles, donning a grey suit and light blue waistcoat, beamed as he appeared alongside other Royal Family members. Kate and William's 'philanthropy prize' By Matt Wilkinson, Royal Editor KATE and William have bagged a top influential prize from a magazine which once hailed Harry and Meghan in the top 100 most influential people. The Prince and Princess of Wales have today been named by Time Magazine in their Top 100 Philanthropy Awards. They hailed Catherine and William as philanthropic innovators for 'modernising royal philanthropy'. It comes after Harry and Meghan named in 2021 in Time 100 most influential people. In recent years Kate has launched her Shaping Us scheme and Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, aimed at getting employers prioritising caring for the young. It has tied up with major companies such as Deloitte, Lego and Co-up. While Prince William is planning his fifth Earthshot Prize which hands out five million pounds a year eco-projects around the globe. And his campaign to end homelessness through organisation Homewards has linked up with Pret a Manger and Natwest, among others. Speaking about his aims at Earthshot in Cape Town last year, William said: "It's more about impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people." The award says: "Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues, tackling homelessness and rural mental health through their Royal Foundation and spotlighting innovative solutions to climate change through the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award founded by William in 2020. It adds: "Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances." Harry and Meghan have long hailed their philanthropic work through Archewell. But the Duke has recently stepped down from Sentebale after bitter rifts. The monarch removed his top hat for the National Anthem performance and could be seen smiling to the crowds. His Majesty was joined by the Queen, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. One touching video show Charles greeting and shaking the hands of well-wishers. Meanwhile, William and Kate, 43, recently celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary during their visit to the Inner Hebrides. The Prince and Princess of Wales begun their whistlestop trip in Tobermory - the setting for kids TV show Balamory - where they have announced funding for two community centres. During their second and final day they visited the Ardura Community Forest. They met families and Kate looked through toy 'binoculars' made from loo roll tubes. She described it as 'an amazing place to be on our anniversary'. The Princess has previously said that the "power of nature" was a huge support for her during her cancer battle. In a heartwarming post on Instagram the couple paid their thanks to the locals on the Isle of Mull, off Scotland's west coast for their "warm welcome". They tied the knot in Westminster Abbey on April 29 2011, with the aisle of the Gothic London church lined with trees. William has a connection with the Isle of Mull because it is part of lands once ruled by the Lord of the Isles, one of a number of Scottish titles he inherited from his father when Charles became King. Inside Prince William and Kate Middleton's relationship - in their words AFTER years of dating, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement on November 16, 2010. Prince William revealed in their interview with BBC that he knew from the start that Kate was different from other people. He said in their engagement interview: "From my point of view, when I first met Kate, I knew there was something very special about her.' When asked what drew them together, it turns out her 'naughty sense of humour' was the tipping point. He said: 'She's got a really naughty sense of humour, which really helps me because I've got a really dirty sense of humour so it was good fun, we had a really good laugh, and then things happened.' And it appears that Prince William is a very caring partner towards Kate. Swoon. She previously told Hello! how much of a gentleman William is, and said: "You know, over the years William has looked after me, he's treated me very well — as the loving boyfriend he is, he is very supportive of me through the good times and also through the bad times.' In April 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony watched around the world by millions of fans. Kate wore a spectacular Alexander McQueen dress and the smitten prince could be seen telling Kate: 'You look beautiful' before the service began. They may have an unconventional life, but when it comes to their relationship, it all boils down to having fun. Prince William added: 'Obviously we both have a very fun time together, both have a very good sense of humour about things, we're down to earth, we take the mickey out of each other a lot, and she's got plenty of habits that make me laugh that I tease her about." 8 Liz Hatton was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer in January Credit: Getty 8 Kate has had her own battle with cancer and said Liz was "inspiring" Credit: Splash News
