Confident Kate 'takes lead and depends less on Prince William' in public, says expert

When it comes to Kate Middleton's wardrobe we know that she is one lady that will never disappoint. Last week we saw the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge step out for a public appearance to Clitheroe Community Hospital in Burnley and as usual the 40-year-old wowed with her chic ensemble.Taking on one of the biggest controversial colour trends at the moment, Kate wowed in a head-to-toe brown outfit.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have long been regular visitors to the exotic holiday location Mustique.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first visited in 2008, and have since returned with their own growing family as well as Kate’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton.The couple is believed to love the destination so much that they always rent the same property on the Caribbean island.The family stay in a luxury villa in August 2019, which is also where they celebrated Prince George's sixth birthday on July 22. It’s reported that the family love the privacy of the exclusive island which allows them to behave like any other tourist despite their royal status.

As we await a new series of The Crown, actress Elizabeth Debicki is set to take to the centre stage as she prepares to play Princess Diana in the final two series of the show. Stepping into the role, in a statement Elizabeth said: “Princess Diana's spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so many. “It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one.” From her shattered dreams of making it as a ballerina to her upcoming roles, here’s everything you need to know about the star… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sparked a “PR disaster” over a possible UK return because of their “paranoia” over potential leaks, a royal commentator has claimed.Harry recently made the headlines when lawyers acting on his behalf released a statement alleging that the prince feels unsafe in his home country. As a result, Harry threatened to sue over the Home Office decision to prevent him from personally paying for police protection, as his team suggested threats from extremists and neo-Nazis placed him in danger.

Princess Diana’s favourite psychic claimed she was asked to deliver a message to Prince William to “save” Prince Harry after being visited by their late mother.Psychic Simone Simmons said Diana would make regular “appearances” at her home and would ask her to send messages.Simone spoke of a warning from the late princess following news of Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to leave the Royal Family.The former Princess of Wales allegedly told the psychic she wanted William to help Harry from being “isolated” by Meghan.She spoke to Simone of Harry’s “torture” after she claimed he has been separated from “everything he loves”.Simone said: “Diana told me Harry is feeling more and more isolated and it’s like torture for him.“Diana told me it was all going to end in disaster."The princess was said to be “very animated” when speaking about her two boys and it prompted Simone to write to William but did not receive a response.In the letter, Simone wrote: “Diana made me promise to keep an eye on both you and Harry to make sure you’re both OK, and to give you warnings of danger signs.“I am writing, actually I’m begging you, to listen because Meghan will isolate Harry, and eventually cause him to attempt radical, possibly lethal, ­self-destructive actions.“If you want to respond, feel free.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the 'right decision' to leave the Royal Family back in January 2020, an expert has claimed.

Kate Middleton celebrated an important milestone in mental health services on Wednesday.

Love Island fans were stunned on Tuesday, 25 January, when former contestant Zara McDermott was photographed meeting Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as she hosted a reception at Clarence House to mark the 50th anniversary of the domestic violence charity Refuge.The 25 year old attended the event as she continues her campaign to end revenge porn. After speaking with Camilla, Zara said: "What a privilege to have your work recognised by a member of the Royal family, and to be able to share your aspirations for the future with them.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) visits Shout to mark the mental health text service reaching over one million conversations with those in need on Wednesday (January 26) in London, England.

Kate Middleton's stepped out today in a chic khaki animal print dress as she visited Shout, to meet with clinical supervisors, volunteers and fundraisers to thank them for their invaluable efforts to ensure that vital mental health support is available across the UK at any time of day or night. Kate, who turned 40 this month, has certainly developed her own signature style in recent years, and seems to be growing with confidence and maturity at each new outing we see of her.

When Camilla Parker-Bowles married Prince Charles in 2005, it wasn't the first time walking up the aisle for either of them.The two divorcees wed in an intimate ceremony at Windsor Guildhall attended by close friends and family.The proceedings were in stark contrast to Prince Charles' 1981 previous wedding to Princess Diana, particularly the dress of the bride. While Diana wore a huge bespoke gown with a 25 ft train and bejewelled tiara, Camilla opted for something more low key with a fascinator and later a hat both designed by Phillip Treacy.The now Duchess of Cornwall wore two unconventional outfits which were both designed by Anna Valentine and Antonia Robinson.The first was a cream silk chiffon dress with a matching coat, followed by a pale blue chiffon gown with a long-sleeved, gold-embroidered coat over the top. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will be Queen in law once Charles becomes King, a royal expert has claimed.When the couple tied the knot in 2005, Clarence House said she would use the title of Princess Consort, as opposed to Queen when Charles becomes King. According to Dr Robert Morris from University College London’s Constitution Unit, Camilla will become Queen anyway, even if she doesn’t use the official title. He told the Daily Express: “The position in law is that you become Queen anyway, whatever style as it were, she wishes to adopt.

Kate Middleton is meeting with volunteers at mental health support service, Shout. The service is based in London, and offers a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service to anyone struggling with their mental health.

The Queen's wedding ring reportedly features a secret and special inscription from her late husband, Prince Philip.The Duke of Edinburgh sadly passed away on 9 April 2021 at the age of 99, but the 95 year old Monarch will always have something special to remember her husband of 73 years by. Since they tied the knot, the Queen has been wearing a gorgeous Welsh gold wedding ring like many other royals however, Philip is said to have engraved a secret message on the inside of the band.

Kate Middleton and Prince William fell in love over muesli and fruit, a royal expert says.The couple met at St Salvator's, one of the University of St Andrew's 11 halls of residence, and while Kate would often go out for run in the morning, she'd spot William at breakfast in the dining hall a little before it closed. After a couple of weeks of politely nodding and smiling at one another, William made his move and invited Kate to sit with him and his friends.

Kate Middleton was left “in tears” on her wedding day due to Prince Harry’s touching best man speech, a royal author has claimed.The Duke of Sussex was accompanied to his brother's wedding by his then-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, who reportedly made him remove a line from his speech out of fear it would embarrass Kate.The wedding on April 29, 2011, was watched by a record two billion people from around the world and Harry helped make it especially memorable for the newlyweds with his heartfelt speech. According to Katie Nicholl, the author of 2017’s Harry: Life, Loss, and Love, the then 27-year-old made Kate cry with his speech.

Kate Middleton is reportedly the first choice of the Grenadier Guards to be their new colonel. A royal expert has said she would be the best person to "fit the bill" in a position Prince Andrew previously held.If the Duchess of Cambridge is chosen for the prestigious role, she would be the first appointed female colonel in the regiment's 366-year history, reports the Express.Kate is said to be wanted by many within the infantry regiment because of her dedication to the causes she commits to.A senior source in the Grenadier Guards told The Times: "From straw polling through the ranks, they would all love it to be Kate."We all admire the way she has fitted in and behaved, she never seems to put a foot wrong."Body language expert Judi James also reckons the duchess would excel in the role.

Spotify are said to be taking Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archwell podcast “into their own hands” as the pair have failed to produce new content for it for more than a year. It was announced in December 2020 that the former Royals had signed a whopping £18 million deal with the music streaming giant, which promised to “uplift audiences around the world”.

The Royal Family are often travelling the country with little chance to relax at home. But when the royals are not meeting and greeting, these are the living rooms where they choose to relax and put their feet up. From gilded gold ceilings to patterned sofas and coffee tables stacked with books, let's take a look inside the living areas of Her Majesty the Queen, Princess Anne and Tim Laurence, Kate Middleton and Prince William, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Sarah, Duchess of York and Prince Andrew.

Kate Middleton's stylish choice of clothing is always intriguing whether she is wearing high street bargains or the latest designer wear.

Actor David Suchet finally received his knighthood from Prince William at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, 25 January, after he was forced to miss the original ceremony due to a positive Covid-19 test.The legendary actor, 75, looked smart in a long suit jacket, stripy trousers and a red tie as he attended the ceremony with his wife Sheila Ferris, being knighted by Prince William for his services to drama and charity.The actor, who played Agatha Christie's famous detective Hercule Poirot for almost 25 years, shared how he had tested positive for Covid last month in a now deleted tweet. Sir David revealed on Twitter that he had tested positive for Covid-19 with a lateral flow test and would be taking a PCR test on Wednesday 15 December – the day he was originally supposed to receive the prestigious honour. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.