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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kate Middleton extremely proud of Louis' sweet act to surprise Charlotte
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, asked for Prince Louis' support in a bid to surprise Princess Charlotte and, although Louis is often seen being playful and cheeky, he ws determined to help his mum The Princess of Wales was reportedly very proud of little Prince Louis as he was able to keep a secret in order to surprise Princess Charlotte. Princess Kate, 43, told her youngest child she had arranged a secret ballet performance for his sister at the Together At Christmas carol service last year. It has now emerged Louis, then aged just six, managed to keep it quiet from Charlotte to ensure his sibling was wowed on the night of the event. The dancers were part of several acts to impress guests at Westminster Abbey, where the Princess of Wales hosts the function every year. In 2024, Kate asked Lady Gabriella Windsor, 45, for advice on what to include on the running order - after Lady Windsor lost her husband Thomas Kingston earlier that year. But, just like 10-year-old Charlotte, Lady Windsor was unaware ballet dancers were to perform at the event. Lady Windsor, known fondly as Ella, said: "There were surprises for everyone, even the people involved." Speaking to HELLO! Magazine, Lady Windsor continued: "It was a very special idea of hers to include ballet dancers at the concert – I didn't know that there would be children as well as adult dancers, all brightly and beautifully dressed as they danced through the abbey. It was a wonderful gathering of creative people, and it was extremely moving. I loved it and I was really touched to be asked. It was very kind of her." And the publication details how Louis was tasked to keep shtum so Charlotte could be dazzled by the performers. The six-year-old boy, known for his cheeky moments at royal public appearances, was true to his word. The article in HELLO! reads: "Despite working closely with the Princess of Wales, not even Ella knew everything about the finer details of the big event before the actual night. Kate told Prince Louis that she had arranged a secret ballet performance for Princess Charlotte to enjoy, and was extremely proud that her son, then six, had managed to keep it quiet from his big sister until the evening of the event." Lady Windsor, a huge music enthusiast, put forward names of artists for Princess Kate to consider. Two of these; Gregory Porter and Rosey Chan; were particularly impressive, Ella told the publication. She added: "Two of the school bands played Christmas classics to guests as they arrived at the Abbey which the guests loved. The students also really enjoyed it... As did Gregory Porter and Rosey Chan, who were some of the other artists I put forward. It was very positive all around." The royal, who is the King's second cousin, recently became patron of the charity Restore The Music, which supports state school music departments in the UK.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lady Gabriella Windsor opens up about Kate Middleton's touching gesture
Lady Gabriella Windsor experienced grief after her husband Thomas Kingston who died aged 45 in February 2024 - but Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was a huge support Lady Gabriella Windsor has praised the the Princess of Wales for her "very thoughtful" gesture following the death of Lady Windsor's husband Thomas Kingston. Lady Windsor, fondly known as Ella, suffered the loss of Mr Kingston, who in February last year was found dead with a "traumatic head wound" and a gun near his body in an outbuilding of his parents' Cotswolds home. In the following months, the Princess of Wales supported Ella, daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and invited the 45-year-old woman to advise on her Together At Christmas carol service last year. "It was such an honour to be involved, and very thoughtful and kind-hearted of the Princess to include me [in the carol concert]," Lady Windsor told HELLO! magazine this week. "I was very touched. She was so lovely to work with, always gracious, very creative and with so much vision and passion for the many charities and causes she supports." Ella, who is King Charles ' second cousin, described the annual Christmas gathering as a "brilliant idea". She told HELLO!: "The Princess's carol concert is such a brilliant event and idea, to thank and shine a light on hundreds of the most outstanding charities in the UK." In December, Lady Windsor, who is a singer and songwriter, warned about the effects of drugs used to treat mental health problems as a coroner ruled her husband stopped taking his medication in the days leading to his death. The coroner ruled Mr Kingston's death was that of suicide. Since her grief, the royal has also been using music to inspire young people and as a tool to help others. She became patron of the charity Restore The Music, which supports state school music departments. Some of its musicians performed at the Princess of Wales's concert last December. "Music can do so much to help build confidence, imagination and social skills - all of which are, I believe, essential to learning," said Lady Windsor in a statement on the Restore The Music website. "On a recent visit to a school served by Restore the Music I was dazzled by the student performances, Rachmaninoff on piano, jazz saxophone, drums and Spanish guitar. They transported us to another place - far from a school classroom. "What a stunning snapshot of talent, teaching and world class instruments, funded by Restore the Music. It is such an honour to serve as Patron to this exceptional charity which creates opportunities for children to thrive through the power of music." Lady Windsor is the King's second cousin. They are both great-grandchildren of King George V.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lady Gabriella Windsor opens up about Kate Middleton's kind gesture towards her following her husband Thomas Kingston's death
Lady Gabriella Windsor praised the Princess of Wales in a rare interview as she opened up about working together shortly after her husband's death. Gabriella, fondly known as Ella, 44, was invited by the Princess to advise on her Together At Christmas carol service last year at Westminster Abbey. Kate's 'kind' gesture came only months after Gabriella's husband Thomas Kingston, 45, was found dead with a 'traumatic head wound' and a gun near his body in an outbuilding of his parents' Cotswolds home. Speaking exclusively to HELLO! Magazine, the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and the second cousin of King Charles, said the Princess of Wales was 'lovely to work with' and called the royal invitation an 'honour'. 'It was such an honour to be involved, and very thoughtful and kind-hearted of the Princess to include me [in the carol concert]' she told the publication. 'I was very touched. She was so lovely to work with, always gracious, very creative and with so much vision and passion for the many charities and causes she supports'. Gabriella, a singer and songwriter, and the only member of the royal family to publish their own songs, also heaped praise on Kate, and described the annual Christmas gathering as a 'brilliant idea'. She told the publication: 'The Princess's carol concert is such a brilliant event and idea, to thank and shine a light on hundreds of the most outstanding charities in the UK.' She also expressed gratitude for having a hand in the project, of which she said her role was 'to support on the musical side of things, and to put forward artists and ideas'. The Oxford-graduate opened up about her new role as the patron of the charity Restore The Music. The foundation supports state school music departments and some of its musicians performed at Kate's concert last December. Founded by equity and managing partner of Elliott Investment, Gordon Singer, the foundation provides top notch musical instruments for schools across the country and has so far helped over 110,000 young people, reported Hello. 'Music can do so much to help build confidence, imagination and social skills - all of which are, I believe, essential to learning' said Gabriella in a statement on the Restor e The Music website. 'On a recent visit to a school served by Restore the Music I was dazzled by the student performances, Rachmaninoff on piano, jazz saxophone, drums and Spanish guitar. 'They transported us to another place - far from a school classroom. What a stunning snapshot of talent, teaching and world class instruments, funded by Restore the Music. 'It is such an honour to serve as Patron to this exceptional charity which creates opportunities for children to thrive through the power of music'. In February 2024, Gabriella's husband Thomas Kingston was found dead at his family's country mansion in Gloucestershire. He was 45. His father found him on forcing entry to a locked building after Mr Kingston had earlier visited for lunch with his parents, senior coroner Katy Skerrett said. Police and paramedics were called to the scene after a member of the family made a 999 call. Police said Mr Kingston's death was not suspicious. His now widow paid tribute to her husband in a joint statement with his family, describing him as an 'exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him' - and called his death a 'great shock to the whole family'. A statement released on behalf of Lady Gabriella Kingston, Mr Martin and Mrs Jill Kingston, Mrs Joanna Connolly and Mrs Emma Murray, said: 'It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother. 'Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. His death has come as a great shock to the whole family and we ask you to respect our privacy as we mourn his passing'. Lady Gabriella released a personal photo she took of her husband, showing him smiling and dressed in a casual pink shirt as he stood near a stretch of water in the sunshine. The couple married at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in 2019 with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh, among the guests. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: 'The King and the Queen have been informed of Thomas's death and join Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and all those who knew him in grieving a much-loved member of the family. 'In particular, Their Majesties send their most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Gabriella and to all the Kingston family'. Lady Gabriella is the King's second cousin. They are both great-grandchildren of King George V. Mr Kingston was a director of Devonport Capital, which specialises in providing finance for companies in 'frontier economies'. The Bristol University graduate had also worked in Baghdad, Iraq, working to procure the release of hostages after joining the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the Foreign Office. He was a close friend of Pippa Matthews - the Princess of Wales's sister - and the pair were said to have dated in 2011. Lady Gabriella, who has worked as an arts and travel director for a brand company, is a writer and contributing editor. She is also a singer-songwriter and released two bossa nova-inspired tracks in 2020 to raise money for charity. Although Lady Gabriella is not a working member of the royal family, she and Mr Kingston's family are being supported by the royal household. Friends of Thomas Kingston were left shocked by his death as they told how he and Lady Gabriella were 'happily married until the end'. At the time of the carol concert, Lady Gabriella was said to be a 'real member of the carol service team' and influential in choosing the musical performances. As a singer-songwriter who has previously released a charity single she brought her expertise to the concert. An insider told the Mail she 'enjoyed her role within the service and was excited to be a part of it', while the Princess was 'incredibly grateful for her contribution'. A friend added: 'She was very touched and grateful to the Princess to be asked to contribute to her very special concert. She felt honoured.' One of Lady Gabriella's personal touches was helping to engage youth charity Restore the Music, who played to guests as they queued to enter the service. Polly Moore, CEO of Restore the Music, said: 'Lady Gabriella is incredibly passionate about music and helping young people find their voice. 'She has been an ambassador for us for the past five years and often attends our events. 'When she messaged to ask if I would be interested I said, 'Are you kidding, of course!' 'She was incredibly approachable and a brilliant sounding board in the planning process. She's the most wonderful person. I'm extremely grateful to her.' Lady Gabriella helped choose singer Gregory Porter and pianist Rosey Chan to perform a specially-composed lyrical piece that was played alongside a poem read by actress Sophie Okonedo. Gabriella herself paid a sweet tribute to Kate, as she made the rare public outing. Walking side-by-side with Carole Middleton, she was pictured wearing a glittering pair of Kaye's preferred pieces of jewellery from Missoma. The Gold Zenyu Chandelier earrings were famously worn by the Princess of Wales on multiple occasions. Featuring a gold hoop connected to a splayed fan, they are finished with a trim of delicate gold bobbles, making them both festive and bohemian at the same time. They are plated in 18ct gold and retail for £139.
Newsweek
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Princess Charlotte Comparison to Spanish Princess Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Princess Charlotte has been compared to Princess Leonor of Spain in a viral TikTok video celebrating the different roles the two royals have. Why It Matters Charlotte is preparing to celebrate her 10th birthday on May 2 and her life as a working royal will be unimaginably far away to her. Princess Leonor is 19, has already graduated from school in Wales, in Britain, and is training in the Spanish navy—meaning her life of duty and service has effectively already begun. Princess Charlotte during the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, in London, England, on December 6, 2024. Crown Princess Leonor of Spain attends the "Princesa De Asturias" Awards 2023 ceremony at Teatro Campoamor,... Princess Charlotte during the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, in London, England, on December 6, 2024. Crown Princess Leonor of Spain attends the "Princesa De Asturias" Awards 2023 ceremony at Teatro Campoamor, in Asturias, Spain, on October 20, 2023. More Aaron Chown -andThe comparison, though, clearly resonated with fans on social media as the clip was viewed 1.4 million times and liked 64,000 times after being posted with the message: "Who holds a higher status—Princess Charlotte or Princess Leonor?" There is, of course, no actual competition between them, though social media users may have enjoyed debating their different roles. What to Know The AI-generated narrator on the TikTok video said: "While both girls are widely adored, they actually aren't on the same royal level. First off, Princess Leonor is the official heir to the throne while Princess Charlotte is currently third in line. "That means Leonor is set to become the future queen of Spain. Charlotte on the other hand will likely be the future daughter or sister of a future king. Sure she could become queen but only if Prince George steps aside, which is highly unlikely. "Also, if Charlotte were to meet Leonor she would probably have to curtsy to her." What People Are Saying One fan wrote: "Nah Charlotte beats Leonor on any level. Also yes Charlotte barely makes public appearances for a reason. It's rarer to meet her and it's more of an honour when you do." Another replied, "Yeah but Spanish Monarchy and British Monarchy are not on the same level," while a third said: "Can we trade King Charles for princess Leonor?" A fourth wrote: "Princess Charlotte is a baby but she's respected by her brothers so I think Princess Charlotte is stronger.... Princess Leonor has higher status but Princess Charlotte has the strength of the queen." What Happens Next Princess Leonor is currently training with the Spanish navy, but when the time eventually comes is set to be the next queen of Spain. Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte is on course to become the princess Rroyal, which will likely mean a career as a working royal, if parents Prince William and Princess Kate follow the same path as past generations. Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
