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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carole and Michael Middleton were 'hugely dedicated' parents and 'sacrificed' a lot for their children growing up, Kate remembers
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As a parent to three children herself, Catherine, Princess of Wales knows just how much effort it can take - which is why she's always quick to praise her own parents for everything they "sacrificed" for her, sister Pippa Middleton and brother James growing up. The close relationship between Kate and her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, is one that's only got stronger over the years. Carole has always been Kate's 'rock' and it was suggested that being closer to Michael and Carole in Berkshire was one factor that inspired Prince William and Kate's family move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. And it's easy to see why Kate continues to lean on her parents, as she talked lovingly of how "dedicated" the pair were while appearing on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast in 2020. Catherine, the Princess of Wales: A Revelatory Biography of the Future Queen by Robert Jobson | Was $29.95, Now $11.45 at Amazon This biography of the Princess of Wales explores how she became the woman she is today. Author Robert Jobson has spoken to sources on and off the record in the Royal Household and reflects on her beginnings and role as the future Queen Deal The Princess of Wales reflected upon her idyllic childhood, explaining how Carole and Michael "sacrificed" their free time to cheer them on at all their sporting events. "I had a very happy childhood. It was great fun. I'm very lucky I come from a very strong family. My parents were hugely dedicated," Kate shared. "I really appreciate now as a parent how much they sacrificed for us. They came to every sports match, they'd be the ones on the side-line shouting, and we'd always have our family holidays together." It seems that since becoming a mom herself, Kate has come to value Carole and Michael's unwavering commitment to supporting their children's hobbies in a slightly different way. Kate's memories of playing matches and seeing Carole and Michael Middleton on the side-lines cheering have clearly had a huge impact upon her. She's been pictured attending one of Prince George's football matches before and has often discussed her children's favourite hobbies. During a different podcast appearance in 2023, Kate also revealed that her well-known love of sports come from her parents' support and encouragement. "I suppose as a family we were just very active. And I can always remember being physical, using our bodies, whether it's walking, climbing the lake district in Scotland [or] swimming from a young age," she said on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast. "[My parents] always encouraged us to be physically active and sporty and they always encouraged us into doing team sports and trying things." William and Kate seem to be continuing this tradition, as we already know Prince George is proving to be an ace on the tennis court, having had a lesson from Roger Federer, and Princess Charlotte is a massive fan of ballet. Whilst the Princess of Wales seems to be taking a similar approach to her parents, their decision to be there at every sports match isn't the only sacrifice they've made. Writing previously in the Mail on Sunday's You magazine, Kate Mansey claimed that while the public "may not have noticed", Carole allegedly accompanied the Waleses on their tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014 so she could "help with Prince George". If this is correct then Carole selflessly spent three weeks away from home to assist with childcare and as she was believed to have still been running her former business, Party Pieces, day-to-day. This was such a heartfelt gesture from Carole and one that was likely very much appreciated by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton's mom Carole is the 'indispensable' key to her 'ordinary' family life
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As future king and queen, it might be easy to assume Prince William and Kate Middleton have given up on the idea of an 'ordinary' life for them and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. However, one royal expert revealed that the Prince and Princess of Wales have been able to achieve just that, and Kate's mom, Carole Middleton, is a huge part in making it a reality. It's already known that Carole has been Kate's rock as the Princess of Wales has become one of the most popular and senior royals, and it was one of the reasons why William and Kate left London and moved to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, closer to Michael and Carole in Berkshire. Even as the family grows, with Pippa Middleton's kids, Arthur, Grace and Rose, plus James Middleton's son, Inigo, the doting mom and grandmother is "indispensable" to William and Kate. Catherine, the Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queen by Robert Jobson | was $29.95, now $11.14 at Amazon Through the royal author's extensive connections within the royal household, this dynamic biography tells the full story of how Catherine, the Princess of Wales, became the woman she is Deal Author and journalist, Katie Nicholl, explained that Carole and Michael's help and support as a grandmother is what allows the Prince and Princess of Wales to provide normality for their three children, who are second, third and fourth in the line of succession. Shop the best Memorial Day sales From the hottest fashion brands to beauty buys, fragrance and homewares, we've been searching for the best Memorial Day sales on offer this weekend Appearing on the True Royalty documentary, Katie said, "One of the things that allows William and Kate to be so ordinary is the presence of the Middletons in their lives." At the time of her comments, Kate and William were still at Kensington Palace in London - and Katie reported that Carole was often round to help out with bedtime duties. She explained, "Carole is a regular through those golden gates at Kensington Palace. She whizzes through in her Land Rover. There is no security because everybody knows her. "She turns up to help with bedtime and bath time. She is absolutely indispensable." With the family even closer now, we can only imagine how hands on Carole is, and how much of a help she has been as her daughter returns to public duties following her cancer treatment in 2024.
North Wales Live
25-05-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
Tiny shed for tiny people at North Wales beach part of cunning masterplan
For nine years, Carole Beavis has visited her local beach almost daily, often collecting litter casually discarded by holidaymakers. Now a grandmum of six, she's amassed quite the collection of plastic buckets, spades and sand moulds. Some have been handed to her grandchildren, fished out from a large storage box before they head down to Traeth Llandanwg, Gwynedd. But for a while she's been wanting to put them to wider use – to make her collection available to visiting families who might have arrived without sandcastle essentials. This week Carole unveiled a cute little 'Beach Toy Library' she built herself, mostly from driftwood found on the beach. Inside are curated some of her finds, neatly hanging from hooks and ready for deployment. Eternally optimistic, she expects people will be respectful and return the borrowed buckets and spades after use. 'But if they get pinched, that's OK, I've got a large stock and the library can be easily replenished,' she said. Some items, she imagine might disappear forever. Others might be abandoned and re-collected during litter picks, thus adding to an eternal cycle of re-use that Carole is keen to foster. Already, the idea has won widespread acclaim online, with people describing it as 'lovely',' fantastic' and 'thoughtful'. It's not entirely novel – a beach libraries exists on a few beaches around Britain, including Llandudno - but it's perhaps among the first to focus almost exclusively on the idea of recycling as a way of keeping foreshores clean. Villagers in Rhosneigr, Anglesey, have shown interest in following suit. Since unveiling her miniature shed, Carole's also received donations of beach tools, some new, from people whose children have long out-grown theirs. 'I made a toy library before,' said Carole. 'But it was a bit rubbish and I never put it out. Besides, I didn't want to step on anyone's toes - at the time the beach cafe was selling its own buckets and spades. 'I made this new one small enough so it could be packed into my car and taken home when the wind starts blowing. I'm so pleased people seem to like the toy library: it makes me chuckle and I hope it will be well used.' The 62-year-old has form when it comes to volunteering at the beach. Sandy and gently shelving, Traeth Llandanwg sits south of Harlech and provides a gateway to Shell Island, Europe's largest campsite. Its best known feature is the ancient church of St Tanwg's. Tucked away in the sand dunes, it has survived centuries of sea storms to become one of the oldest places of continuous Christian worship in the UK. More than a millennium newer are the beach toilets that were recently given a makeover by Carole. A former willow sculptor, with a passion for wildlife, she created a 'loo with a view' when painting colourful images of sea birds on the white-washed walls of the ladies' lavatory. She's still stiffening her resolve to give the gents a similar upgrade. Her efforts at the beach are underpinned by the belief that visitors will better respect a destination that's clean with well-kept facilities. It seems to be working. 'When I first began collecting litter from the beach, every time I'd fill a carrier bag,' said Carole, who runs a local holiday cottage with husband Mike. 'Not just buckets and spades but also plastic bottles and sweet wrappers, as well as things like fishing net sections. 'These days I still find items but now it's usually just one or two. There's a lot less picnic stuff because people are less likely to litter a place when it's clean.' Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Next on the agenda for Llandanwg's beach guardian is a whiteboard giving daily wildlife updates. 'I only had the idea this morning!' she enthused. 'It would be a way of encouraging people to respect the local wildlife by understanding what they see. 'Some people may wonder what type of jellyfish has just washed up, and will they sting you or not. Or what bird is screeching overhead. At this time of year you can hear the Sandwich Terns coming in as they journey to Anglesey all the way from Africa. It's a wonderful sight - they always make me smile.'
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC The One Show's Angellica Bell emotional after touching guest tribute
The One Show host Angellica Bell fought back tears during the latest edition of the BBC programme The One Show host Angellica Bell fought back tears following a moving surprise on Thursday (22nd May). The latest broadcast saw Angellica and her colleague Roman Kemp go over some of the most recent UK news highlights. Midway through the programme, they introduced the One Big Thank You segment, in which the show gives a shout out to an individual doing remarkable work for their community. "All this week, I've been presenting the BBC Chelsea Flower Show coverage and this gave me the perfect opportunity to surprise someone truly special," Angellica began. The emotional highlight came when the show celebrated Carole Hughes from Stamford for her outstanding commitment to a brain tumour charity, reports the Express. Carole experienced a tragic loss in 2006 when her three-year-old daughter Anna died from a brain tumour after spending 15 months in hospital. Following the loss of Anna, Carole along with her husband Rob decided to fight for children facing similar battles. "We wanted to help make a difference for children like Anna, and we went back to the hospital and spoke to the surgeons and oncologists, asking, 'What do you need from us?'" Rob explained. Six weeks after Anna's death, Rob and Carole created the charity Anna's Hope in their daughter's honour. The charity raises funds for dedicated occupational, physical and speech and language therapies for children with brain tumours. In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, Angellica and Joanna Lumley presented Carole with a flower named after Anna at The Chelsea Flower Show. Carole was visibly moved by the surprise, tearfully expressing: "This means so much to me." Angellica was also deeply touched after the segment aired, commenting: "So special." Joanna chimed in, saying: "It meant the world to us to be there when she got that flower called Anna Hughes." The touching segment also resonated with viewers, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions. One person penned: "Oh, that's so lovely." Another echoed the sentiment, writing: "Aww that was so nice."
Wales Online
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC The One Show star admits 'it meant so much' after emotional segment
BBC The One Show star admits 'it meant so much' after emotional segment The One Show presenter Angellica Bell was moved after a special surprise on Thursday The One Show presenter Angellica Bell fought back tears after a "special" surprise on Thursday (22nd May). During the most recent episode of the popular BBC show, Angellica and her co-host Roman Kemp discussed the latest news from around the UK. Midway through the programme, they introduced the One Big Thank You segment. Each week, this part of the show recognises someone who has gone above and beyond to assist others in their community. "All this week, I've been presenting the BBC Chelsea Flower Show coverage and this gave me the perfect opportunity to surprise someone truly special," Angellica started. This week, the show surprised Carole Hughes from Stamford, who has been tirelessly supporting a brain tumour charity, reports the Express. Angellica Bell was left emotional on The One Show Article continues below In 2006, Carole tragically lost her daughter, Anna, at just three years old to a brain tumour. After Anna passed away following 15 months in hospital, Carole and her husband Rob pledged to support other children and families facing a similar diagnosis. "We wanted to help make a difference for children like Anna, and we went back to the hospital and spoke to the surgeons and oncologists, asking, 'What do you need from us?'" Rob explained. Six weeks after Anna's death, Rob and Carole created the charity Anna's Hope in their daughter's honour. The charity raises funds for dedicated occupational, physical and speech and language therapies for children with brain tumours. Carole received a special surprise at The Chelsea Flower Show In a touching tribute, Angellica and Joanna Lumley surprised Carole at The Chelsea Flower Show with a flower named after Anna. Carole was moved to tears, saying: "This means so much to me." Angellica was also left visibly emotional after the segment aired, commenting: "So special." Joanna added: "It meant the world to us to be there when she got that flower called Anna Hughes." Viewers of the show were equally touched by the gesture. One person took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their feelings: "Oh, that's so lovely." Another viewer chimed in with: "Aww that was so nice." Article continues below The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm
