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Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Princess Kate honours late Queen with touching gesture after opening up about using nature to ‘heal' amid cancer battle
The Princess has been hailed a 'real style icon' SWEET NOD Princess Kate honours late Queen with touching gesture after opening up about using nature to 'heal' amid cancer battle STYLISH Kate gave British fashion another boost as she headed out a prize named in honour of the late Queen. The Princess of Wales, 43, presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at an event hosted by the British Fashion Council (BFC) at London's 180 Studios to winning designer Patrick McDowell. Advertisement 6 The Princess of Wales attended London's 180 Studios to present designer Patrick McDowell (right) with an award Credit: Getty 6 The Princess presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award award today Credit: PA 6 The accolade was given to sustainable fashion expert Patrick McDowell Credit: SWNS The award recognises and celebrates sustainable fashion. Patrick, 29, said: 'It's a huge privilege and honour. 'Throughout her tenure she's been an amazing advocate of British fashion and really flies the flag for British fashion. 'She also looks incredible and is a real style icon. Advertisement 'It is extra special to receive an award from her today. 'The Royal Family has been incredibly supportive from Queen Elizabeth II and the King.' The prize celebrates the impact of young British designers and the UK's thriving fashion industry. And recognises designers who are leading the way in sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the environment. Advertisement She visited the winning designer's pop-up studio and see how their sustainable designs are created. And spoke to other sustainable British fashion designers at the bash. Princess Charlotte is a superstar in the making - why we don't see enough of her The Princess has long been hailed as a British fashion icon herself, wearing an elegant purple coat dress and halo fascinator on VE Day. Her dedication to the meaning behind what she wears is unmatched, the pretty purple colour not only looks nice but it also signifies the unity of the armed forces and all its branches - Army green, Marine red and Navy blue. Advertisement Not only was Kate's subtle honour intended to honour veterans but also to pay homage to Queen Camilla. Camilla often wears her own purple coat dress to royal events such as the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in 2022. The touching tribute to Camilla's style is a heartwarming move by Catherine as the pair have formed a close bond in recent years, according to royal experts. The Princess not only strategically selects stunning pieces for herself, but is known to put together outfits for her daughter Charlotte. Advertisement According to fashion expert Amber Graafland, Princess Charlotte, 10, is following in the footsteps of her mum, who 'carefully considers' her outfits and 'conveys messages' with them. The style pro told Fabulous: 'Princess Kate has perfected the art of effective communication through the language of clothes. 'Kate often uses her impeccable style to nod to her hosts on official visits. 'As Kate has become more comfortable with positioning Charlotte in the public eye, she has also started using her clothes to convey hidden messages.' Advertisement Not only do matching outfits show their unity but they also hold some royal ties too. Another way Princess Charlotte's outfits have a poignant nod is by paying tribute to family members. Amber explained: 'Posing for the family Christmas card in 2023 Princess Kate dressed her daughter in a white blouse that appeared to honour the later grandmother, Princess Diana. 'Charlotte was dressed in the Diana blouse from Amaia Kids, a touching nod to the relative that they were clearly missing at Christmas.' Advertisement 6 The Royal spoke to designers at the British Fashion Council today Credit: PA 6 Catherine was spotted with influential designer Clio Peppiatt (right) Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The 6 times Princess Kate has made touching tributes to Queen Camilla through her outfits – and what their twinning style reveals about the future monarchy
Scroll down to shop Catherine's new blazer by a brand loved by other members of the royal family DUPE & DUCHESS The 6 times Princess Kate has made touching tributes to Queen Camilla through her outfits – and what their twinning style reveals about the future monarchy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THEY say imitation is the highest form of flattery - and in this instance it couldn't be more true. The royals were in full attendance at the VE Day celebrations in London earlier this month with everyone in their finery for a crowd of thousands to see. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 16 Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte waving to crowds of thousands in London Credit: James Whatling 16 The royal family standing proudly on the balcony at Buckingham palace Credit: PA The Princess of Wales, 43, wore an elegant purple coat dress and halo fascinator in the same matching raspberry shade. Catherine's dedication to the meaning behind what she wears is unmatched, the pretty purple colour not only looks nice but it also signifies the unity of the armed forces and all its branches - Army green, Marine red and Navy blue. Not only was Kate's subtle honour intended to honour veterans but also to pay homage to Queen Camilla. Camilla often wears her own purple coat dress to royal events such as the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in 2022. 16 Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade Credit: Getty 16 Camilla in purple, 2022 Credit: Getty The touching tribute to Camilla's style is a heartwarming move by Catherine as the pair have formed a close bond in recent years, according to royal experts. But this isn't the only time the pair have shared similar tastes when it comes to fashion. Here, Fabulous' fashion editor, Clemmie Fieldsend, reveals the times they have looked to each other for style inspiration. UNITED UNIFORMS 16 Kate channels Camilla on the Isle of Mull with blazer, blue shirt and jeans outfit Last month the Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Isle of Mull in Scotland, a place of special significance for the couple, for a whistlestop tour. The royals had, in fact, visited the island privately more than 20 years ago when they were students, and the return was even more meaningful as Tuesday was their 14th wedding anniversary. However her somewhat unusual choice for casual, in the past we've seen her look of Breton jumpers for coastal trips, she seemingly looked to her mother-in-law for fashion guidance. 16 Kate yesterday in Scotland wearing a stylish blazer, blue shirt and jeans Credit: Getty On their visit to Tobermory, the capital where kids TV show Balamory was filmed, Kate swapped her glam city wear for a more dressed down but stylish look. Channelling country core Kate, 43, wore a light brown, tweed blazer with statement double breasted gold buttons from Holland Cooper, £549. Paired with a light blue linen shirt underneath, her signature black skinny jeans and brown suede hiking boots, all polished off with delicate gold jewellery, Catherine looked flawless. 16 The double breasted tweed blazer is bound to fly off shelves Credit: Holand & Cooper In April 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the King and Queen stood on their doorstep to join thousands of others around the UK to partake in the, then weekly, 'Clap for Carers' initiative which saw people show their support for the hardworking doctors, nurses and carers. Camilla showed her appreciation wearing a country green blazer, blue shirt and jeans. 16 King Charles and Queen Camila, applaud to show their appreciation for NHS workers Credit: Reuters CORDINATING COLLARS 16 Twinning Camilla and Catherine The following day, Kate wore a white stand up collar blouse with cut-out detailing underneath a green jumper and jacket. The look bared a striking resemblance to a look worn by Camilla in 2024 when she attended the Braemar Literary Festival, also in Scotland. PRETTY IN PRINTS 16 Kate followed Camilla's style by wearing a patterned green dress Both women are fans of printed dresses, but in June, 2023, Kate and Camilla wore the same patterned frocks just a day apart. When attending a reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush, Camilla wore a bright green, collared shirt dress with small belted waist. Kate & Wills celebrate anniversary on 'wonderful' island as they down whiskey & herd sheep The following day, the Princess of Wales met families at Riversley Park Children's Centre in Nuneaton, in the Midlands, and followed suit and also wore a green dress belted dress but in leopard print. ROYAL BLUE 16 Camilla and Kate are fans of bright blue In 2023 the royals coordinated their looks on the same day for a church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor. Both Catherine and Camilla wore electric blue looks for the Easter Sunday outing - and both wore coat dresses. Whilst Camila wore a number by designer Anna Valentine with a matching Philip Tracey hat, the Princess of Wales recycled an old Catherine Walkers coat dress and headgear from Lock & Co. RED ALERT 16 Ladies in red, the Queen and Princess of Wales matched in red Catherine was the style leader of the two in February, 2023, when she was attending a BAFTA event and wore a red suit by Alexander McQueen with tonal matching accessories, a bag by Miu Miu and shoes by Givanvito Rossi In the same week, Camilla also chose striking red for an official engagement with the British Army. The pair matched bold colour and V-neck lines that created impactful style. 16 Camilla and Catherine share the same style when it comes to country-core The Queen put her country attire on in October, 2020, during a visit to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, of which she is the patron of. Wearing a forest green Musto jacket paired with matching coloured trousers and Dubarry boots. However two years before in 2018, Kate visited the Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden in Paddington, London. On theme for the outdoor occasion she wore a green jacket, matching jeans and knee-high boots from Penelope Chilvers, all in a very similar styles to Camilla's. 16 Kate and Camilla at the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church in coordinating looks Credit: Getty Last Christmas morning the royals attended the annual church service at Sandringham Church, Norfolk. Both Camilla and Catherine wore long forest green coats, asymmetrical, beret style hats and even twinned with matching black bags, boots and gloves. Whilst the Queen chose a belted coat Kate went for her go-to style of double breasted. 16 From their coats to accessories the pair we're the spitting image Credit: Getty 16 Camilla showed a flare for style with green leopard print a dress underneath Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The 6 times Princess Kate has made touching tributes to Queen Camilla through her outfits – and what their twinning style reveals about the future monarchy
THEY say imitation is the highest form of flattery - and in this instance it couldn't be more true. The royals were in full attendance at the 16 Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte waving to crowds of thousands in London Credit: James Whatling 16 The royal family standing proudly on the balcony at Buckingham palace Credit: PA The Princess of Wales, 43, wore an elegant purple coat dress and halo fascinator in the same matching raspberry shade. Catherine's dedication to the meaning behind what she wears is unmatched, the pretty purple colour not only looks nice but it also signifies the unity of the armed forces and all its branches - Army green, Marine red and Navy blue. Not only was Kate's subtle honour intended to honour veterans but also to pay homage to Queen Camilla. Camilla often wears her own purple coat dress to royal events such as the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in 2022. read more fashion stories 16 Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade Credit: Getty 16 Camilla in purple, 2022 Credit: Getty The touching tribute to But this isn't the only time the pair have shared similar tastes when it comes to fashion. Here, Fabulous' fashion editor, Clemmie Fieldsend, reveals the times they have looked to each other for style inspiration. UNITED UNIFORMS 16 Kate channels Camilla on the Isle of Mull with blazer, blue shirt and jeans outfit Last month the Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Isle of Mull in Scotland, a place of special significance for the couple, for a whistlestop tour. Most read in Fabulous The royals had, in fact, visited the island privately more than 20 years ago when they were students, and the return was even more meaningful as Tuesday was their However her somewhat unusual choice for casual, in the past we've seen her look of 16 Kate yesterday in Scotland wearing a stylish blazer, blue shirt and jeans Credit: Getty On their visit to Tobermory, the capital where kids TV show Balamory was filmed, Kate swapped her glam city wear for a more dressed down but stylish look. Channelling country core Kate, 43, wore a light brown, tweed blazer with statement double breasted gold buttons from Paired with a light blue linen shirt underneath, her signature black skinny jeans and brown suede hiking boots, all polished off with delicate gold jewellery, Catherine looked flawless. 16 The double breasted tweed blazer is bound to fly off shelves Credit: Holand & Cooper In April 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the King and Queen stood on their doorstep to join thousands of others around the UK to partake in the, then weekly, 'Clap for Carers' initiative which saw people show their support for the hardworking doctors, nurses and carers. Camilla showed her appreciation wearing a country green blazer, blue shirt and jeans. 16 King Charles and Queen Camila, applaud to show their appreciation for NHS workers Credit: Reuters CORDINATING COLLARS 16 Twinning Camilla and Catherine The following day, Kate wore a white stand up collar blouse with cut-out detailing underneath a green jumper and jacket. The look bared a striking resemblance to a look worn by Camilla in 2024 when she attended the Braemar Literary Festival, also in Scotland. PRETTY IN PRINTS 16 Kate followed Camilla's style by wearing a patterned green dress Both women are fans of printed dresses, but in June, 2023, Kate and Camilla wore the same patterned frocks just a day apart. When attending a reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush, Camilla wore a bright green, collared shirt dress with small belted waist. Kate & Wills celebrate anniversary on 'wonderful' island as they down whiskey & herd sheep The following day, the ROYAL BLUE 16 Camilla and Kate are fans of bright blue In 2023 the royals coordinated their looks on the same day for a church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor. Both Catherine and Camilla wore electric blue looks for the Whilst Camila wore a number by designer Anna Valentine with a matching Philip Tracey hat, the Princess of Wales recycled an old Catherine Walkers coat dress and headgear from Lock & Co. RED ALERT 16 Ladies in red, the Queen and Princess of Wales matched in red Catherine was the style leader of the two in February, 2023, when she was attending a BAFTA event and wore a In the same week, Camilla also chose striking red for an official engagement with the British Army. The pair matched bold colour and V-neck lines that created impactful style. 16 Camilla and Catherine share the same style when it comes to country-core The Queen put her country attire on in October, 2020, during a visit to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, of which she is the patron of. Wearing a forest green Musto jacket paired with matching coloured trousers and Dubarry boots. However two years before in 2018, On theme for the outdoor occasion she wore a green jacket, matching jeans and knee-high boots from 16 Kate and Camilla at the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church in coordinating looks Credit: Getty Last Christmas morning the royals attended the annual church service at Both Camilla and Catherine wore long forest green coats, asymmetrical, beret style hats and even twinned with matching black bags, boots and gloves. Whilst the Queen chose a belted coat Kate went for her go-to style of double breasted. 16 From their coats to accessories the pair we're the spitting image Credit: Getty 16 Camilla showed a flare for style with green leopard print a dress underneath Credit: Getty Kate Middleton's love of recycling clothes KATE Middleton might be a Princess, but that certainly doesn't stop her from rewearing her favourite frocks. Jenny Packham Gown : She first worn the frock to an ARK Gala Dinner in June 2011, and then rewore it three years later to the National Portrait Gallery in February 2014. Alexander McQueen Coat Dress : Kate donned the beautiful number for Trooping the Colour in June 2016 and then just a year later, was spotted in it again for the Easter Service, in April 2017. Temperley London Dress : She first wore the black lace dress at the War Horse Premiere, in January 2012, but then, just months later, donned it again, at the St. Andrews University Gala, in December 2012. Hobbs Coat : Even Kate is a fan of a staple coat, as she's reworn a classic number from Hobbs, which she first wore on Christmas Day in December 2012, and then again on a visit to Newcastle, in October 2013. Kate Middleton's sartorial choices continue to inspire many, proving that elegance and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Express Tribune
18-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Mark Carney meets King Charles and Starmer as Trump stirs tension over Canada
Listen to article In his first official overseas trip as prime minister, Mark Carney met with King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, signalling a renewed emphasis on ties with Europe amid rising diplomatic pressure from the United States. Carney, sworn in last Friday as Canada's new prime minister, replacing Justin Trudeau, arrived in London after meeting French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. He described the visit as part of an effort to reinforce connections with 'reliable allies' during a time of 'global realignment.' His visit comes at a moment of high tension with US President Donald Trump, who has triggered a trade war with Canada and sparked outrage by suggesting that Canada could become the 51st US state. At Buckingham Palace, Carney was warmly received by King Charles, Canada's head of state. In a brief public exchange captured on camera, the King congratulated Carney, who responded with humour, noting that his Order of Canada pin had broken off on the tarmac. The King jokingly offered to give him his own, prompting a shared chuckle. The two then held a private 30-minute audience — customary for Commonwealth prime ministers — though the details of their conversation were not disclosed. The meeting marked a significant, symbolic gesture amid the growing strain between Ottawa and Washington. While the monarch must remain neutral in political matters, recent gestures — including the King's appearance wearing Canadian military medals, planting a red maple tree at Buckingham Palace, and highlighting Canada during the Commonwealth Day Service — have been viewed as subtle shows of support for Canada. Later, Carney met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, where both leaders reaffirmed the strong historical and political ties between their countries. Sir Keir called the meeting 'fantastic' and said the UK and Canada were 'two sovereign allies with so much in common — shared history, shared values, shared King.' Carney, during a joint press appearance, thanked Starmer for the welcome and reiterated Canada's independence, stating: 'We don't need another country to validate our sovereignty. We are sovereign. We are proud in and of ourselves.' Carney further dismissed Trump's comments about annexing Canada, saying such ideas were 'disrespectful' and that Canada would 'never, ever, in any way, shape or form, be part of the United States.' He also made it clear that he would not meet with President Trump until the US was ready for a 'comprehensive conversation on trade'. The diplomatic trip comes amid a deepening trade dispute between the two countries. Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium, and threatened broader tariffs on all Canadian imports starting April 2. In retaliation, Canada announced matching 25% tariffs on US metals and expanded duties to include $20 billion worth of goods, such as computers, sports equipment, and household products. While Carney stressed that Canada was not seeking coordinated retaliation from other countries, he acknowledged the limitations of Canada's options, given the size of the US economy. Carney also stressed that military annexation was 'unthinkable,' pointing out that Canada, the US, the UK, and France are NATO allies. Beyond tensions with Washington, Carney has used his European tour to strengthen multilateral partnerships. He praised the UK's leadership, especially in its efforts with France to coordinate global support for Ukraine. Carney participated in a virtual summit hosted by Starmer over the weekend, focused on forming a 'coalition of the willing' for Ukraine alongside Australia, New Zealand, and several European nations. 'We're at a point in history where the world is being reordered,' Carney said. 'The leadership of the UK, especially in uniting allies around Ukraine, must be decisive in achieving a lasting solution.' Royal correspondents noted that the King's choice of attire and actions — from wearing a red tie and maple leaf pin to sitting in a Canadian chair during Commonwealth events — have been interpreted as coded signals of support for Canada.
CBC
13-03-2025
- Politics
- CBC
King Charles gives his Canadian attendant a sword as sovereignty threats intensify
King Charles presented his Canadian personal attendant and messenger with a new ceremonial sword at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, a symbolic gesture that carries added meaning as the country stares down U.S. President Donald Trump and his increasingly forceful annexationist taunts. It's the latest move by Charles, the country's head of state, to show solidarity with Canadians as Trump repeatedly calls for the Commonwealth realm to become the 51st U.S. state, royal watchers say. In the last two weeks alone, Charles has met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a private audience, wore his Canadian medals during a high-profile military visit, planted a red maple leaf tree on the grounds of Buckingham Palace and now he's giving his personal Canadian liaison and senior protocol officer in Parliament a sword. Charles, as the constitutional monarch, does not usually comment in public on political issues of the day, but he can send a message through what he does and who he meets with, like the Queen often did with her outfit choices. In that vein, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, also wore a red dress with a similar colouring to the RCMP tunic, and a white pearl necklace as she sat in the front row at the Commonwealth Day Service on Monday. Charles gave Greg Peters, the Usher of the Black Rod in Canada's Senate, the sword during an audience at his official royal residence in London on Wednesday. Peters was accompanied by Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné for the diplomatic outreach. In the royal tradition, a sword like this is seen as a symbol of sovereignty. The Senate originally commissioned the sword to the mark the change of reign from Elizabeth to Charles. Buckingham Palace does not publicly comment on the King's private audiences. But a palace source told CBC News that there was a particularly warm exchange between Peters, a staunch monarchist originally from Prince Edward Island, and the sovereign during the sword presentation and the audience that followed. The King, Peters and Gagné had a 30-minute discussion about topics of great concern in Canada and internationally, the palace source said. The King also reaffirmed his Flag Day message, the source said, a reference to Charles's February statement when he said Canada is "a proud, resilient and compassionate country" and the sight of the Canada's maple-leaf flag elicits "a sense of pride and admiration." A spokesperson for Gagné said the Speaker was in transit and not available for an interview. Peters was also not available to speak. Peters is perhaps best known to the public for carrying a black rod to pound on the doors of the House of Commons to summon MPs on behalf of the monarch to the Senate chamber for a speech from the throne at the opening of a new session of Parliament. It's a practice rooted in 600 years of Westminster parliamentary tradition. In addition to his ceremonial role, Peters is also responsible for security in the Senate and administrative functions like organizing affairs of state and swearing-in ceremonies, among other duties. Nathan Tidridge is a high school teacher in Waterdown, Ont., an expert on Crown-Indigenous history and the vice-president of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada. He said handing over a sword to someone like Peters at this juncture is "deeply meaningful symbolism. "The sword is being presented at this time when the country is under attack — it's remarkable," Tidridge said in an interview with CBC News. "What you're seeing is the Crown reinforcing Canadian sovereignty. I worry his government advisers just don't know what to do with him. He can do so much to highlight Canada, he just needs to be better utilized," he said. Tidridge said it's easy to dismiss the sword ceremony as a meaningless symbol — but symbols and ceremony are "so tied to national identity" and Canada needs to cherish them now more than ever. "We're in an existential crisis and Canadians are looking for things to really rally around right now — the Crown should be one of them," he said. Wednesday's sword exchange and audience is the second time in two weeks the King has received a Canadian delegation. Charles met with Trudeau and Ralph Goodale, Canada's high commissioner to the U.K. at Sandringham House, northeast of London, after a summit on Ukraine's future. Trudeau said the two discussed Canadian sovereignty and the country's "independent future." The day after that Trudeau meeting, Charles toured a Royal Navy ship wearing a naval uniform outfitted with his Canadian medals. In a social media post, the Canadian high commission thanked the King for what it called a "meaningful gesture." WATCH | King Charles signals support for Canada during 'uncertain times': King Charles signals support for Canada during 'uncertain times' 3 days ago Duration 2:03 King Charles and other members of the Royal Family are showing some subtle but notable signs of support for Canada amid its economic fight with the United States. And, earlier this week, Charles planted a red maple leaf tree on the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The tree-planting was described as a tribute to his late mother and to commemorate the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy, a pan-Commonwealth network of forest conservation projects — but the symbolism was not lost on royal watchers. Christopher McCreery is an expert on Canadian honours and the Crown. He said these gestures are like Elizabeth's "brooch warfare," where she'd choose a specific brooch to wear for a specific state visit. For his visit to the naval vessel, Charles "could've worn a bunch of different uniforms" that don't include his Canadian regalia, he said.
