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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Ditch denim shorts for Kate Middleton's go-to this summer – you can grab a pair in Asda for £14
WITH summer upon us, ditching trousers in favour of shorts is often the most tempting option. However, if restrictive denim shorts don't seem appealing, there is a refined alternative - one that has earned the approval of none other than the Princess of Wales herself. 3 Princess Kate, 43, doesn't often wear shorts, but when she does she is unsurprisingly the picture of elegance. One of her favourite types are chino shorts, which are both comfortable as well as stylish. We saw the future Queen wear a dusty green pair in The Bahamas during her and Prince William's Caribbean Tour, as they took part in a sailing regatta. The shorts were clearly perfect for the practical activity, being lightweight and breathable, but also looked chic with their streamlined shape and high-waist. Kate also demonstrated how they can look smart, by dressing them up with a sleek belt. Thankfully the royal-approved chino shorts trend doesn't have to break the bank. Asda currently has a pair in a khaki colour similar to Kate's, and they cost just £14. The chino shorts come in sizes eight to 24, and currently have five-star reviews. The shorts have two side pockets, with two mock back pockets behind. They also have a turned up hem, and loops, should you wish to take style notes from Kate and add a belt. Princess Kate bounces into the Royal Box on Centre Court to cheering crowds as she watches the Wimbledon women's final We previously saw Kate showcasing her sea legs in a pair of navy blue shorts as she went head to head with Prince William at the King's Cup event. Appearing on the royal documentary Meghan and Harry: A Royal Baby Story, royal journalist Ashley Pearson revealed that Kate Middleton can be restricted in what she wears. Commenting on Kate's unique position in the Royal Family (and how this plays into her fashion choices), Ashley said: "Kate Middleton has a whole other set of rules and restrictions because she's going to be Queen. "She and Meghan are not on the same page. Kate Middleton has to wear her skirts a certain length." 3 Kate Middleton's down-to-earth school run look Whilst we have previously seen stunning images of Kate dropping the children off at Lambrook School, it turns out, on a day-to-day basis, things are much less glossy than you may imagine. A friend told the Daily Record: "There are no blow-dries - it's always hair up in a ponytail. "She's either in her gym clothes, or a dress and sneakers, very little makeup, apologising as she's late for the school run before dashing off. 'It's the life of a working mum with three young children - just a different sort of day job to most." In fact, when George and Charlotte attended their previous school of St Thomas' in South London, it was reported that parents barely gave Kate a second glance during drop off and pick ups. One parent told the Daily Mail: "No one really gives Kate a second glance when she does the school drop-off. "We have a Victoria's Secret model doing the school run, too, and the dads are far more interested in her."


Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cancer survivor who shouted 'I love you, Kate' at the Princess of Wales during Wimbledon final reveals he'd had 'too much Pimm's' before his emotional outburst
The man who shouted 'I love you, Kate!' to the Princess of Wales on the day of the Wimbledon final has said the beloved royal is clearly 'authentic' and exudes 'class' and 'kindness'. On July 13, Princess Kate, 43, in her role as patron of the all England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, appeared on Centre Court to present the trophies for the men's singles final. During a spell of quiet, Father Jim Sichko, a Catholic priest from Lexington, Kentucky, US, took the opportunity to express his admiration for the royal when he cried out: 'I love you, Kate!' The mother-of-three burst out laughing, clearly taken aback by the unexpected outburst - but Father Sichko didn't notice Kate's heartwarming reaction until he saw the now-viral footage of the event. Royal fans had already given the Princess a standing ovation when she first appeared earlier that day as a spectator, but her reaction delighted the crowds anew. Father Sichko, who admitted he had 'too much Pimm's', told People: 'Let me tell you, you can tell if someone is authentic and she is authentic. 'What you see is what you get. You can't make up those types of emotions and conversations and exchanges.' The priest added that Kate radiated 'such class, such kindness' when the time came to present the prizes to the winners. The 58-year-old said that when Kate emerged with husband William by her side, he was pleasantly surprised, before other audience members informed him they were watching as a family. Kate brought her two eldest children George, 11, and Charlotte, ten, to watch the final at SW19 from the Royal Box, alongside their father Prince William, 43. Louis, who is only seven, was notably absent, but his parents made sure not to leave him out and asked the men's champion Jannik Sinner to sign an extra tennis ball for the youngster so he wouldn't get 'upset'. Father Sichko noted how Kate stayed 'until the end' of the day, and took her time to greet and speak to all the children on the court. When Kate stepped out to present trophies to winner Jannik Sinner and runner-up Carlos Alcaraz, there was a moment of silence - before Sichko called out. At the time, he didn't know if anyone had heard him, and was not even aware that the royal had reacted. 'Then I was worried, because I didn't hear anything afterwards,' Sichko added, 'and I was like, "Oh my goodness, did anyone hear that? Did it fall on deaf ears?"' Sichko, a priest from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington and a Missionary of Mercy for Pope Leo XIV - then posted to his large social media following to apologise if it was 'inappropriate', saying he had been caught in the moment. A cancer survivor of both kidney and prostate cancer, Sichko expressed his great respect for the Princess who attended the sporting event just six months after she shared she was in remission from cancer. He noted that Kate could have easily ignored him, or even been disdainful, but her reaction was the opposite, and proved what Sichko's 'intuition' told him about the Princess's 'heart' and love for her role. The priest made note of the royal's professionalism and calm demeanour, despite the very public nature of the role, adding that she seemed truly comfortable when conversing with the ball boys and girls. He praised the air of awe and admiration by the crowds directed at Kate, who he feels emanates a much-needed sense of hope in a time of global despair. But Sichko only found out about Kate's joyous response when friends and social media followers began sending him headlines from the event. Of Kate's transparency about her cancer journey, Sichko spoke highly, adding that her story resonates with others because she is open - sending the message that everyone is vulnerable and can be affected. The priest also understands how tiring cancer treatment or surgery can be, he said, adding that he relates to the sense that work must be done, even if you do not feel like doing it.


The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The reason Kate Middleton has four rings & the meaning behind each jewel in her impressive £400k stack
PRINCESS Kate looked characteristically elegant as she attended Wimbledon this year - but it was her rings that got everyone talking. The Princess of Wales, 43, wore a grand total of four rings on her wedding finger during her outings at the tennis championship. 4 4 As is usual, she wore her gold wedding band and her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring that used to belong to Princess Diana. But she also wore a third ring: an eternity ring that has been in her collection for years. Princess Kate finished off the stack with a gemstone eternity band that she has been wearing frequently over the past year. Jewellery expert Ella Citron-Thompkins, jewellery expert from Diamonds Factory, said the total stack of four could be worth £400,000 in total. They explained: "Kate Middleton's four-ring stack is estimated to be worth up to £400,000, with the majority of that value coming from her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring. "Alongside it, she wears her Welsh gold wedding band, likely valued between £2,000 and £3,000, as well as the diamond eternity ring gifted to her after Prince George's birth, estimated at around £1,500. Completing the stack is a slim white diamond eternity band, thought to be worth approximately £1,000. "While the combined cost is significant, much of the value lies in the emotional and historical meaning behind each piece.' HIDDEN MEANING The jewellery expert claims that the ring choice was likely to be strategic and thought out. She told Fabulous: 'Princess of Wales's ring stack is extremely symbolic and carefully curated. 'Her sapphire and diamond engagement ring, once worn by Princess Diana, is naturally the centrepiece, and she pairs it with her classic Welsh gold wedding band, a royal tradition since 1923. Princess Kate beams as she hands over Wimbledon trophy to women's final winner & then consoles runner-up after thrashing 'Adding a personal touch is her diamond eternity ring, believed to be a gift marking Prince George's birth, and more recently, she's introduced a slim, modern, white diamond eternity band, and a Cartier sapphire-and-diamond eternity ring, potentially signifying a new chapter or milestone.' Ella claimed that there could be a poignant reason why we've seen a shift in Kate's jewellery choices, following her preventative cancer treatment, and her announcing in January that she was in remission. The jewellery expert explained: 'Instead of her full ring stack, it seems that at times the Princess opts to wear just her eternity bands. 'Following her recent treatment, it's clear that much has shifted in her life. 'Health challenges often bring a deeper appreciation for comfort and symbolism, especially in jewellery choices. 'It's understandable and admirable that she may want a more low-key approach for casual or everyday appearances.' KATE'S WIMBLEDON WEEKEND 4 Princess Kate attended Wimbledon on Saturday to see the Women's Final, and then was back Sunday for the Men's Final, accompanied by husband Prince William, and eldest kids, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince George, 11. The royals visited the tennis tournament to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz take on world number one Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final today, with Kate set to present the trophy to the winner. In a poignant clip, Kate was seen speaking to an 11-year-old cancer patient at Wimbledon before he performed the ceremonial coin toss. Ambrose, who is battling bone cancer and has undergone chemotherapy, emotionally shook hands with Kate – who was diagnosed with the disease last January and also underwent the treatment. 4 After greeting Ambrose and asking how he was, the boy told Kate about his diagnosis and treatment. The royal asked: 'How are you finding your treatment?' The boy said: 'A lot better, I'm on the mend.' Kate then praised Ambrose, appearing to say: 'It's tough. What a brave boy you've been." After being told the boy would be doing the coin toss for the final, she added: 'Good luck today. We'll be cheering you on.' The boy talked with the royals for more than a minute before they moved down the line, before crossing the bridge to a massive cheer from the crowd below. They also met TV star and explorer Steve Backshall who, after being told by the royals that both kids knew his shows, appeared to joke: "I can only apologise." The family also met disability sports coach Temi Johnson, who did the coin toss for the men's wheelchair final this morning. The royals took centre stage at the front row of the Royal Box, surrounded by other famous faces such as actors Nicole Kidman, Andrew Scott, and Matthew McConaughey. Wills' appearance marks his first back at the All England Club since 2022. How much should you spend on an engagement ring? New analysis by engagement ring expert, 77 Diamonds, reveals that the average person across Britain should be spending almost £10k on an engagement ring if they plan to pop the question in 2025. It's often said that when buying an engagement ring, a good rule of thumb is that it should cost the equivalent of three months salary. 77 Diamonds has analysed average gross salary data in Great Britain from the Office for National Statistics* to understand exactly what three months worth of salary currently comes to, and reveal the areas of the country in which proposers might be buying the most expensive rings.


The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Princess Kate just wore these £96 sunglasses to the Wimbledon finals
As patron of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, Princess Kate presents the trophies to the champions and runners-up in the singles final each year at Wimbledon. Returning to the Championships for its concluding weekend, the Princess of Wales handed the trophy to Italy's Jannik Sinner in the men's singles and Poland's Iga Swiatek in the women's final. She attended the event with her husband, Prince William, and two of their three children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George. The family were colour-coordinated in a navy, blue and Wimbledon white palette, with the Princess styling a cobalt fit-and-flare blue midi dress with pointed toe-pumps, a wide-brim sun hat and layered jewellery from Daniella Draper and Cartier. This year's Wimbledon has broken records for being one of the hottest on record. In the Royal Box, Kate was prepared for the occasion with a pair of statement sunglasses. Characterised by their classic cat eye frame and timeless gradient brown lenses, the tortoiseshell design costs less than £100. When it comes to accessorising, the Princess often plumps for more affordable brands – see her collection of Strathberry bags or earrings from Carousel Jewels and Missoma. Now, she's returned to one of her favourite labels: Ralph Lauren. From a khaki blazer she's re-worn since 2008 to a striped shirt that's become a layering staple in her wardrobe, Ralph Lauren is a go-to in her rotation. Here's where to shop for her exact Wimbledon 2025 sunglasses from the American brand. Stylish yet functional, these Ralph Lauren sunglasses have a classic cat-eye silhouette. Not only does it look good, but the wide frame helps to shield your eyes from the sun's glare. The gradient brown lenses are set in a tortoiseshell frame that ensures they complement every outfit. Made from durable acetate, the sunglasses are designed to be flexible and lightweight. From the italicised Ralph logo on the temples to the gold hinges, the attention to detail elevates the simple style. You don't have to have a royal budget to shop these sunnies, as they'll set you back less than £100.


The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Moment ‘shoplifter' stuffs baby clothes down his TROUSERS in shock raid on store loved by Princess Kate
SHOCKING footage shows a man appearing to steal baby clothes from a store loved by Princess Kate by stuffing them down his trousers. The alleged incident happened in South Kensington, London, at luxury baby boutique Blue Almonds. 5 5 5 The store, loved by Kate Middleton, shared the CCTV footage on social media with the hopes of catching the culprit. In the footage, a man appears to be stuffing two items of baby blue clothing down his shorts. He is then accused of adding a third item into in his pocket, while appearing to drop the items on the floor. In the video the alleged thief, dressed in all black, then walks out the door and waves a goodbye. Meanwhile a woman, wearing a white summer dress and sliders, follows swiftly after giving a quick glance back. Blue Almonds shared the footage on social media, writing: "Please share this footage, it could help identify the individuals involved and increase the chances of them being caught. "We were unfortunate to experience theft at our boutique, something that thankfully doesn't happen often, but it's still upsetting." The SW3 store is one of London's most exclusive, and expensive baby retailers which has been frequented by Princess Kate for her children. The items seen to be stolen would have cost close to around £200. Kate Middleton went to the store with her mother Carole back in April 2013, a few weeks before Prince George was born. Astonishing moment brazen thief stuffs £400 worth of Jellycats down her TROUSERS in shocking soft toy raid She purchased a £295 wicker basket, after spending an hour browsing the different baskets on sale. Blue Almonds describes itself as "London's finest luxury baby boutique", that won Best Baby Store in 2017 and was featured in Vogue. Added to the footage, Blue Almonds said: "As a public service, we're sharing this footage to raise awareness and help warn other businesses in the area to stay extra cautious. "If you recognise anyone in the footage, you can contact the police and give them this crime reference number 01/7719971/25 or contact us via Instagram, Facebook, or email. "We will forward all information to the police." A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for further information following a report of an alleged theft from a shop in Walton Street, Kensington which was reported at 21:02hrs on Thursday, 10 July. "No arrests have been made at this stage. "Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Met via 101, quoting: 01/7719971/25." 5