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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Royal Kids Enjoy Their Summer Holidays
Summertime is magical for kids, and the royal kids are no different. Prince William and Kate Middleton's three kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, don't have to return to school until September, so they are living it up with family time, international travel, and a special stay at Balmoral Castle, where the late Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed going every year. Of course, they also likely had a big celebration for Prince George's birthday in July! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's kids Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, also have exciting summer plans, with trips to Disneyland and other fun outings. They may be royalty, but they love a lot of the things we do: like playing cards, watching sports, going to the beach, and spending as much family time as they can get. After all, summer only comes once a year, so might as well make it a good one! Discover some of the long-standing traditions and fun adventures the royal kids have planned this summer. More from SheKnows Princess Diana's Granddaughter Princess Charlotte Stole Her Whole Face in a Resurfaced Childhood Photo Best of SheKnows 20 Best Brands to Shop for Trendy Hipster Kids' Clothes This Summer Celebrity Parents Whose Kids Have Big Age Gaps Rocky77, Aquaman, & More Unique Celebrity Baby Names Attending Wimbledon It wouldn't be summer for the Waleses without a visit to Wimbledon! Prince George and Princess Charlotte often go to sporting events, including the annual tennis match held in London. On July 13, the siblings attended a match with their parents, where they looked so chic and grown up in photos smiling and clapping. Trooping The Colour 2025 For the royals, the annual Trooping the Colour event in June is the unofficial kickoff to summer. This is when the country celebrates the birthday of the sovereign, and the royal family rides in a parade and watches the RAF flypast from the balcony at Buckingham Palace. It's always fun to see the kids interacting at this public event. Visiting Balmoral Castle Every year in August, the royal family heads to Balmoral Castle in Scotland for some treasured country time. This tradition has happened for over 100 years, since Prince Albert bought the estate for Queen Victoria in 1852. Queen Elizabeth II famously enjoyed summer here, and even Princess Diana would go with her kids Prince William and Prince Harry as kids. Now, William and Middleton take their three kids for summers here before the fall 2025 school semester begins in September. Royal expert Jennie Bond told OK! in 2024, 'Just like in the late queen's reign, time at Balmoral is family time. And, if the King gets the chance, he will relish the chance to hang out with his grandchildren by reading them stories, teaching them about the wildlife around them, playing cards, and enjoying picnics … weather permitting!' Enjoying Family Time at Amner Hall The summer is sure to include plenty of laid back, kid-friendly experiences at their country home of Amner Hall. Middleton shared a video last September marking the end of her chemotherapy journey, where Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were all seen hanging out in the woods, climbing trees, playing on a swing, climbing on logs, having a picnic, playing cards, spending time with dogs, and smiling with each other. It looks like a regular summer of fun! Stag-Hunting Prince George turned 12 in July, which is the traditional age that boys participate in a gruesome ritual. Royal author Duncan Larcombe shared that the young royal might be required to take part in a 'controversial pastime long enjoyed by his ancestors,' per Express. 'The Palace has refused to comment on claims that Prince George will be initiated into one of the slightly more gruesome royal traditions this summer,' Larcombe wrote. He added, 'It was reported that he will join his father on a stag-hunting shoot while they visit the Balmoral estate this month. Traditionally, the blood of a hunter's first kill is spread on their face, a ritual that goes back centuries.' Ugh, ew! If he is made to do it, he will join in a long line of royals who have participated, including his dad and his uncle Prince Harry. Going on Beach Trips & Family Vacays Royal insider Bedell Smith told PEOPLE in June 2025 that the family enjoys spending alone time in Norfolk, where they will go to the beach. 'They have a quiet life out in Norfolk, with a lot of freedom to go to places like the beach, and no one bothers them,' Smith shared. She guessed that this summer, the Wales may also go on family vacation to the Isles of Scilly or the Caribbean, which they have done in the past. Prince William once revealed that Prince George loves scuba diving, so we bet that'll be on the vacation itinerary as well! Celebrating Prince George's Birthday Kate Middleton always makes her kids' birthdays special, and this July, the family celebrated Prince George's 12th birthday! Middleton revealed her birthday tradition on a BBC program in 2019, per The Independent: 'It's become a bit of a tradition that I stay up 'til midnight with ridiculous amounts of cake mix and icing and I make far too much,' she said. 'But I love it.' Prince George also posed for his official portait and took a silly video with his siblings. It's much less fun than the homemade cake, but he'll appreciate it one day! Watching Sports Princess Charlotte recently traveled to Switzerland to cheer on England at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final alongside her dad Prince William. Prince George also enjoys watching live sports with his dad, so we bet a lot more of that will happen over the summer. Going to Disneyland Going to Disneyland is a royal tradition, one that Princess Diana did with her sons Prince William and Prince Harry. Now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have carried on that tradition with their kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. In June 2025, the Sussexes took their kids to Disneyland, which Markle called 'pure joy.' She shared a compilation video of the family of four enjoying rides, taking family photos, and meeting Elsa. They event went on the same Splash Mountain ride that Princess Diana took Prince William and Prince Harry on when they were little in 1993. Soaking up Family Time No matter the specifics of what they do, one thing is for sure: all the royals will be soaking up as much family time as they can over the summer holidays. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are planning on some family togetherness as well, with a source telling InTouch in June 2025, 'Meghan is leading the charge and planning all sorts of getaways for them, some with the kids and some just the two of them,' the insider told the outlet. 'She wants to go to Napa with Harry, do wine tastings, she wants to go to Big Sur and other parts of Northern California with the kids. A trip to see her close friend in Colorado is in the books. And she and Harry are even talking about visiting Canada.' Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Prince Harry 'mansplained' royal life to Meghan, new documentary claims
Prince Harry was caught 'mansplaining' what a royal flypast is to Meghan Markle during their first Trooping The Colour after getting married, as a lip reader detailed the awkward interaction in a new documentary. Forensic lip readers analysed some of the most high-profile royal events in recent history - from Charles and Diana's wedding to Queen Elizabeth II 's funeral - to uncover their 'secret conversations' for Channel 5 's programme Lip-Reading the Royals. One of the events they covered was Trooping The Colour in 2018 after Prince Harry married the former Suits actress in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. With the world watching Meghan's debut on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping alongside senior members of The Firm, it appeared Prince Harry may have been conscious of any criticism when he tried to explain the proceedings to his new bride. Lip reader Nicola Hickling said Harry was 'explaining to her what is going to happen and that Paras will be flying overhead' as he used 'hand motions' to demonstrate' what was about to happen before Meghan acknowleged him by saying 'OK'. 'The lip readers have exposed him mansplaining to her what a flypast is,' said royal analyst Cristo Foufas. 'Is this Harry being too dumb to realise that Meghan knows that planes are in the air and, as a member of the Royal Family, you probably have to look at a few?' Or, he continued, 'is this Meghan playing dumb so Harry feels like he's in charge?' Foufas also quipped 'that won't last' in a seeming reference to Meghan's growing influence within their marriage in the years since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit the Royal Family. In an interview with MailOnline, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said that Harry hasn't yet found his own way since he and Meghan relocated to the US five years ago. Body language expert Judi James also highlighted how Meghan appears to take the lead during the couple's joint appearances - including their quasi-royal tour of Colombia last August that left Harry looking like the 'Spare' in his marriage. The Channel 5 documentary also makes claims about a tense exchange between Harry and Meghan during the Remembrance Sunday service in 2018 when she told him to 'take advantage of the situation'. Hickling said Harry then asked Meghan: 'Today?' as she instructed him to 'Do it tonight'. 'You do realise that this is the end?' the Duke then allegedly asked Meghan, who responded: 'Yeah, I do know.' Experts have questioned whether they were discussing plans to quit the Royal Family as early as six months after they tied the knot, with the Sussexes eventually stepping down as senior members in January 2020. The release of the documentary comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were mocked by American cartoon Family Guy with its creators comparing their marriage to Hitler and the Crusades. In an episode from the newest series of the animated satire, main characters Stewie and Brian Griffin go back in time and speak to Mark Twain, author of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The characters discuss how history 'pretty much sucks' before listing several instances including Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, the medieval wars in the Middle East and the former royal's marriage. The scene then cuts away to Prince Harry, sat at home on the sofa who moans 'Again?' before telling the camera that the audience's wives are no better. This is not the first time the Sussexes have fallen victim to Seth McFarlane's cartoon satire and in 2023 were savaged as work-shy grifters being paid by Netflix for 'no-one knows what' in a reference to the couple's multi-million dollar deal with the streamer. Earlier this month, The Mail On Sunday revealed King Charles and Prince Harry's most trusted aides are working to resolve the royal family feud that dates back to 'Megxit' - and has only intensified in the years since. Staffers for the King and Prince Harry held a secret peace summit at a London private members' club as part of the 'rapproachement process' that sources have said opens up a 'channel of the first time in years'. 'There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years,' said a source. 'There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about.' Harry was represented by Meredith Maines, his chief communications officer and head of his household in Montecito, California, who flew in from Los Angeles. She met Tobyn Andreae, the King's communications secretary, at the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) a three-minute walk from Clarence House, the monarch's London residence. Also present was Liam Maguire, who runs the Sussexes' PR team in the UK.
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
King Charles made 'emotional' confession to Queen Camilla after health battle, lip reader says
A lip reader has claimed that King Charles was overheard making an 'emotional' confession to Queen Camilla during last year's Trooping The Colour, as he continued his recovery from cancer A lip reader has disclosed they witnessed a heartfelt admission by King Charles during last year's Trooping The Colour ceremony. The monarch was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer last year, yet continued performing royal engagements including attending key ceremonies despite his condition. A forensic lip reader has examined a private exchange between Charles and Queen Camilla whilst they travelled in their carriage during the event to determine what the pair appeared to be discussing. After careful analysis, lip reader Nicola Hickling believes Charles may have experienced an emotional moment in the carriage whilst continuing his cancer recovery journey. Speaking in the documentary, Lip-Reading The Royals: The Secret Conversations airing on Channel 5 tomorrow (Saturday, July 19), Nicola claimed it was straightforward to identify Charles was experiencing an emotional moment through the King's arm movements. She explained: "Here Queen Camilla senses Charles' emotional state and she says: 'Are you absolutely certain?'. Charles responds, he makes a subtle hand gesture which appears to reinforce his own determination as he replies, he says: 'I'll get through today, it makes me feel emotional and I don't know why'. "At this point he uses his hand to wipe away perhaps a tear from his eye. I can see on closer inspection that his eyes are quite red and he does look quite tearful." This isn't the first time a lip-reader has revealed the private exchanges of the royals during public events. At this year's Trooping The Colour, expert lip-reader Jeremy Freeman caught a snippet of dialogue between Charles and Camilla as they journeyed in a carriage. Jeremy claims that the king was overheard saying: "Absolutely crazy, disgrace, absolutely extraordinary." He also noted that the King remarked: "Meanwhile, not like me. That's the difference between me and him." While the identity of the person Charles may have been referring to remains unknown, speculation suggests it could be his brother Prince Andrew, given their reportedly strained relationship. Baroness Ayesha Hazarika also weighed in, stating that the decision was a significant blow to the Duke of York, elaborating: "That certainly sent a signal Andrew and it certainly sent a signal to the wider public that there was definitely a cooling in relations."
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Royal fans left disappointed as cheeky Prince Louis, seven, doesn't join his family to watch the men's Wimbledon final
Royal fans were left disappointed as the Wales family stepped out at the All England Club for the men's Wimbledon final this afternoon - with a notable absence. While Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, 10, accompanied their mother and father in SW19, their younger sibling Prince Louis, seven, did not join them. Louis, who is known for his cheeky antics during spectator events, last delighted royal fans with his funny facial expressions and adorable beaming smile, showing off his new adult front teeth, at Trooping the Colour in June. While riding in a carriage to Buckingham Palace, the seven-year-old put on his most animated display yet as he waved excitedly at fans while showing off his gap-toothed grin - much to the amusement of his siblings. Ever the composed older brother, Prince George gently tried to calm Louis down by placing one hand on his arm as their father William, 40, looked affectionately down at his sons - while Princess Kate and Charlotte, 10, took in their surroundings. During the flypast, while on the Buckingham Palace balcony, Louis turned to his grandfather King Charles at one point, and appeared to make an observation about the fighter jets flying overhead. Despite the magnitude of the moment, if Louis once found the proceedings overwhelming, onlookers wouldn't know it from the way he snuck in one final wave before Kate gently ushered her brood back into Buckingham Palace after the spectacular flypast was concluded. MailOnline has contacted Kensington Palace for comment on Louis's absence. However, it is expected that he is simply too young to attend. Ahead of the Wales' arrival at Wimbledon, some royal watchers posted on X (formerly Twitter) revealing that they were hoping to see the youngster. One said: 'We'll see Prince Louis. I like them all, but Prince Louis is my favourite.' Another added: 'Actually, I was hoping for Prince Louis debut.' However, while royal fans may have been disappointed to miss out on seeing Louis, they were no doubt delighted to see George and Charlotte, who were dressed in their Sunday best as they greeted officials in SW19 ahead of the men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Janick Sinner. And of course, many will be excited to spot mother-of-three Kate Middleton for the second day in a row. Kate, who has been patron of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, also known as the AELTC (which organises the day-to-day running of the prestigious tournament), since 2016, was also in attendance on Saturday, presenting the trophy at the women's final. Kate also wore her ' Wimbledon bow' - a brooch featuring the tournament's iconic colours - which it's believed she has worn every time she has visited Wimbledon. She debuted her green-and-purple bow back in 2017 - when she paired it with a white short-sleeved dress. More than just a mere accessory, the Princess' go-to Wimbledon brooch is actually a symbol of royal patronage, gifted to her from the Queen Elizabeth II. The women's 2025 final saw Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Asiminova 6-0, 6-0 in a match that lasted just under an hour. Kate appeared overwhelmed upon arrival at the Royal Box on Centre Court and was welcomed by a huge chorus of cheers and a standing ovation. It was reminiscent of the reception she received last year, when she chose the tennis tournament as her first solo outing after taking time away from public duty while being treated for cancer. Today's final sees Jannik Sinner take on Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz - of whom Princess Charlotte is known to be a fan. Charlotte delighted fans last year with her animated reactions as she watched her favourite player win the coveted trophy. Throughout the nail-biting match, the young royal winced, cheered, and beamed, as she watched the players compete for the prestigious title. Kate took over the role of patron in 2016 from the late Queen who had held the position for 64 years. The accessory is worn by members of the Committee of Management during the Fortnight – the Main Board of the AELTC and representatives of the LTA. It signifies their responsibilities as the Committee governing the tournament. The Patron has always traditionally been given a Committee bow in recognition of her role, which is why the Duchess has chosen to wear it when visiting The Championships. Other individuals also given an honorary Committee bow are the Chief Executive. The present colours of dark green and purple were introduced in 1909 as the club's previous colours, blue, yellow, red and green, were too similar to those of the Royal Marines. The royal was praised for her Wimbledon outing yesterday, after she consoled the tearful runner-up Amanda Asiminova who was thrashed by Iga Swiatek in the most one-sided Wimbledon final since 1911. Kate placed her hand on the American's arm and told her to 'keep your head high' following the 23-year-old's 6-0, 6-0 loss on Centre Court in just 57 minutes. Anisimova had to briefly leave the court following her humbling at the hands of an inspired Swiatek, 24, as she recorded a double bagel scoreline in the women's final - the first in 114 years and for only the second time in the tournament's history. Anisimova said meeting Kate 'was the positive of today' and told how she had been 'really kind'. Speaking after the match, she said: 'It was such an honour to meet her. 'I wasn't sure if she was going to come out today, if she was going to be there, so it's just really nice to see her. 'She definitely had a few things to say that were making me emotional again.' A tearful Anisimova wiped away tears during her post-match interview on court as she praised Swiatek and said she had 'run out of gas a bit today'. She was playing in her first Wimbledon final and said 'she would never forget this experience'. Anisimova broke down again as she mentioned how her mother had flew in from America that morning to watch her. 'Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of not flying in - it isn't why I lost here,' she joked. Anisimova: 'I know I didn't have enough today but I will keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day.' A victorious Swiatek, the first Polish woman to win Wimbledon, also offered words of encouragement to Anisimova. 'First I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks. You should be proud of the work you are doing and I hope we will play more finals her,'' she said. 'I didn't even dream, for me it was way too far. I feel like I am already an experienced player after winning the Slams before but I never expected this one. 'This year I really, really enjoyed it and feel I improved my form here. 'I am always going to remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves! It is a sound that will keep me away at night!' The only ever time there has been a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in a Grand Slam final was in 1988 when Steffi Graf beat Natasha Zvereva in the French Open. For her appearance yesterday, Kate donned a custom Self-Portrait white ensemble. The two-piece outfit featured a high collared, military-style belted top and a flowing midi skirt. Kate has worn designs from Self-Portrait on a number of occasions, including a 2023 Wimbledon appearance, where she wore a similar two-piece outfit, but that time, in green. She finished the ensemble with a pair of Gianvito Rossi suede slingback heeled pumps in cream, and Anya Hindmarch's Neeson Small Square Tote bag in cream, which retails for £950. Her jewellery included a gold Halcyon Days bracelet and Cartier earrings. She also gave a sweet nod to her husband Prince William, wearing what appeared to be her Cartier Bleu watch, which Prince William gave her as an anniversary gift in 2014. Last year also saw Carlos Alcaraz in the final, which he won, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. After leaving the court following the trophy ceremony, the princess and Alcaraz had a conversation in a room inside the tournament's main stadium. 'You played so well,' Kate told him. 'Enjoy the win.'
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Latest Absence Speaks Volumes About His Relationship With King Charles After Reports He's ‘Stuck' in the Past
The King's unofficial birthday is always held in June 14, but one of his sons will be noticeably absent from the big event. According to NewsNation, it's confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't be making an appearance during Trooping the Colour. It makes sense because the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not working royals and haven't lived in the UK since 2019. More from StyleCaster Where Charles Stands With Harry's Kids as William Goes After Archie & Lilibet For Their Father's 'Ultimate Windsor Crime' Princess Beatrice Seemingly Snubbed by Royal Family Amid Reports William Wants Her 'Disgraced' Dad Banished For those confirmed to stand on the balcony, the Express, reported that it's believed that Prince William, Princess Kate, and their three children will join Charles and Camilla on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the tradition. Charles will reportedly break Royal tradition by riding in a carriage rather than Prince Harry recently pleaded with his family to reconcile. 'Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has,' the Duke of Sussex said in an interview with the BBC about King Charles' cancer diagnosis. 'He won't speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.' He also added that his father should be open to reconciliation and help solve his security problem. 'There is a lot of control and ability in my father's hands,' he said. 'Ultimately, this whole thing could be resolved through him. Not necessarily by intervening, but by stepping aside, allowing the experts do what is necessary.' There seems to be no developed trust between Harry and his family. 'They're aware of everything going on in England, but they're being left out of the details — there's clearly no trust,' a source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex couple told People. The source reported Meghan 'is very business about the situation,' while Harry was stuck in the past. An insider told NewsNationNow that Harry's constantly aware of his father's health. 'He also refused chemotherapy and decided on a less invasive treatment. While Harry and his dad aren't speaking, Harry would be aware of all of this via back channels.' Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways
